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Eva Jimenez Project: Concert Friday 26Nov 8pm at Ventana Abierta Jazz Club. Calle Granada 3, (hotel plaza cavana), Nerja
This project presents a very eclectic jazz repertoire that includes original compositions by Eva Jiménez, little-performed songs within the jazz repertoire and some originally instrumental song with lyrics written by Eva Jiménez. The group presents a unique sound between tradition and modernity, creating a distinguished musical identity: fresh, original and energetic. The stage presentation shows an exploration of sounds, where improvisation plays a predominant role. Info: https://www.ventana-abierta.es/jazz.html
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Our Final Autumn International at The Boma:
England v South Africa, Sat., Nov 20th Kick off: 4.15pm
A South African bar & restaurant in the heart of Andalucia. Serving great food, good drinks & unmatched personality.
Come on the Boks…let’s have a clean sweep!
Av. de Mijas km 2.5. 29120 Alhaurín el Grande FB link
Festival Internacional de Cajón Flamenco – Cajonea Torrox 2021:
November 16-27
A cajón is a box-shaped percussion instrument originally from Peru.
The term cajón is also applied to other box drums used in Latin American music, such as the Cuban cajón de rumba and the Mexican cajón de tapeo.
Two weeks of events including conferences, masterclasses, Gastronomy, expositions, night-walks, and of course, concerts.
**Concerts**
Sat Nov 20th
-Sabado de Calones, 11pm Jardines de Picasso
-Cajonea Jam, 11pm, Sala Bolero
Sun Nov 21
-Tapeos Flamencos, 1pm Rincon Del Arte
Sat Nov 27th
-Tapeos Flamencos, 1pm Rincon Del Arte
-Diedo Gurrero, 8:30pm, Teatro Villa de Torrox
Official website: https://www.festivalcajonflamenco.com/
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Tony Roam Transport & Removals Spain To UK To Spain Fortnightly: Runs Spain to UK and Up to 4 weeks free Storage. Spain or UK
16 years Removals To & Fro Spain / UK Spain.
Scheduled and also unscheduled all year every month.
We also offer a door to door at dates and times you choose.
Transportation, Removals & light haulage company that have guaranteed scheduled trips all year from UK to Torrox and back at the same time every month.
Also additional unscheduled to suit your needs.
Full or part loads undertaken.
Dedicated Delivery Personal Service Full or Part loads up to 20 cubic meters up to 2.5 tonne.
Up to £25,000.00 insurance with British Insurance Company.
Evidence of insurance can be supplied by email on request. Hard Copies always carried on the vans.
We live just behind Torrox Pueblo in Spain and in South Wales UK and have vans going back and forth UK to Spain to UK by way of Santander or Bilbao / Portsmouth or Plymouth Ferry.
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Car Clean Malaga:
Is your car looking tired? Does the interior need some TLC? Selling your current car & want to get the best price for it? We can help!!
At Car Clean Malaga we strive to achieve the highest level of finish on our customers cars possible. We are able to correct defective paintwork, faded headlights, scratches, stone chips and make interiors clean & fresh. We have invested thousands of euros in the best tools available to carry out these jobs as speedily as possible, ensuring you get the most efficient and cost effective results carried out for you!
Warren will come and see your vehicle and discuss with you what you need and a budget you have to work with.
Once your vehicle is booked in with us you can rest assured you will be pleased with the end results!
We can also offer this service to motorhomes, caravans, motorbikes, small cars, 4x4s & vans!
Call or WhatsApp Warren on 618-346-098 or email at warren@carcleanmalaga.com for your FREE no obligation quote. Based in Comares.
MS Bespoke Joinery: With many years experience in the Joinery trade, I am able to offer a professional and personalised service to meet your individual requirements.
Wardrobes– if you are looking to maximise your wardrobe space, or modernise your existing Spanish wardrobes, then sliding doors is an ideal solution.
All wardrobes are fitted from floor to ceiling, with doors that slide effortlessly and silently, with soft-close mechanism.
Home Office– if you are working from home, it is important to make your space as comfortable and practical as possible, allowing you to maximise your productivity.
Murphy Beds– if space is at a premium, a wall bed is a really smart way to create a very flexible room – one that converts from a comfortable bedroom, to a work or play area, in less than a minute.
Beds can be installed with cabinets, in a large selection of designs, sizes and finishes.
Kitchens – From ultra-modern, glossy, handle-less cabinets to traditional Shaker style.
A comprehensive range of fully-fitted kitchen cabinets available to suit all budgets, offering style and practicality.
All kitchen-related trades catered for, to ensure a smooth transition from conception to completion.
For more information and a no-obligation quote,
contact Mick, Torrox, at: CoExGal@aol.com
or by phone at +44 7575 597060 or +34 696161951
https://www.msbespokejoinery.com/
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Assisted Living Services in the Axarquia Region:
Let Our Family Take Care of Yours.
MEDICAL CARE * HOME CARE * PERSONAL CARE
Palliative Care * Health Monitoring * Hospital Sitting * Respite at home
* Dressing, bathing and daily hygiene
* Assisted Mobility.
* 24 hour live in care.
* Meal preparation, shopping & routine house keeping
* Correspondence and Communication
* Medication Collection and Dispensing Systems
* Provision of Medical Equipment
TEL 951 55 05 81 OR 692419548
Contact Liz ( On WhatsApp). Colegio de Enfermería de Málaga reg. 17425
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Christmas Makeup Masterclass + Lunch: Sat Dec 4th
La Sierra Restaurante – Cerrado del Águila Golf and Resort. Tickets 30€. Includes welcome drink, two course lunch and a small beer, wine or soft drink.
Lucy Pardoe international makeup artist will show you how to create the perfect Christmas Party makeup look with expert skincare advice from @flintplusflint and how to create a classic smokie eye with a pop of shimmer
Address: Avenida María Civiero S/N 29649 Mijas
To book contact Lucypardoe@hotmail.co.uk
or call/message 0034 622399366 FB link
Items For Sale / Wanted / Rent
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MOONETTE – Organic Skincare for Mature Skin
We are a Torrox-based company specialising in the creation of formulae which help prevent premature skin ageing.
We are committed to making effective products at affordable prices.
Your skin health matters to us. How you feed your skin is as important as how you feed your body. Why settle for anything less than natural and organic?
As our skin is the first layer of our defence against microbial infections, ultraviolet radiation and environmental contamination it plays a vital role in our health. As we grow older, however, our skin becomes thinner, wrinkled, and more sensitive; hence it requires the use of treatments containing specific ingredients to the care of treating mature skin.
Recognising this need we have created a range of formulae which help
-slow down ageing process by smoothing fine lines and wrinkles.
-improve facial complexion and eliminate blemishes.
At Moonette, we are passionate about health, beauty and plants. Your skin will benefit from the properties of botanic essential oils combined with a selection of nutrients for deep hydration, cell revitalization and antioxidant effect, all sourced from the finest natural ingredients with gorgeous fragrances.
Naturally, we care about our planet and feel the need to help reduce the sheer volumes of plastics waste that are generated daily around the globe. Presently, we are minimizing the usage of plastic materials in our production while seeking alternative forms of packaging. To help reduce pollution we are asking all local customers to recycle or reuse their Moonette skincare containers, and offering a small discount on future purchases to customers recycling containers.
Free small testers are available on request. Please contact us to find out more or to order:
Tel /WhatsApp: +34 650 044 102.
Follow us on social media:
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Instagram @moonetteskincare
Google – please search ‘Moonette’ to get to our page.
Margaret Gosling
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Homepage- www.moonette.es
Great Deals From The Nerja Household Center
-Beautiful solid heavy wooden table lovely detail in the wood 180 x 92cms ( chairs not included ) Price 195€
-2 danish chairs with new seat covers 30€ each
-2 matching chrome stools with new seat covers Price 50€ the pair
contact Jackie /nerja 672170429
info at nerja household centre dot com
For Sale: Land Rover Freelander 2. Diesel 112 HP (the ever running BMW engine), LHD, Model 2004, 242000 km, Technical in perfect condition, just past ITV, new tires. Painting has seen Andalucian sun. Selling, because bought a new car, and I feel sorry to scrap the car, just to receive the bonus from the Junta de Andalucia.
Would be a pity. Asking 3250,00 € for a good working horse.
Contact: Bernd in Sayalonga
Email: bernd.martinATbernd-martin.eu
For Sale: Beautiful and unique copper chimney. Unique copper-clad chimney for self-standing (island) fireplace. A bargain at 100€
Can be shortened for lower ceilings. It’s being removed simply because we need the space! Please contact for dimensions.
Nick, La Herradura
Email: keelsway at yahoo dot co dot uk
For Sale: 2 Oil filled radiators.
-Orbegozo Confort Plus 2000w
-Bastilipo RAC-11 2500w
18€ each or 30€ for both.
Both are in very good condition. Buyer collects.
Tel: 669094359 Anders, Nerja
For Sale, 2 items:
-Solid oak side cupboard with one shelf and lockable door, originally purchased from Muebles Piramides. Measurements – width 54cm, length 74cm, height 75cm. 100 euros
-Solid oak tv/storage unit with top opening lid and leather strap stays, decorative iron side handles, originally purchased from Muebles Piramides. Measurements – width 51cm, length 110cm, height 45cm. 100 euros
Location – Nerja. Contact Jane 447910 104681 whatsapp
email: janehearn99@yahoo.co.uk
Recommendations & Requests
Blocked Drains/Full Septic tank: If you are in the dire position of having this occur can I recommend “Desatoros Manolo Y Paco” 615 81 57 16. If you WhatsApp they translate it.
With effluent rising in the showers I called them and they came within the hour, emptied the tank and pressure washed the drain back to the house. They worked in the dark, well I shone a torch for them, until they were finished. Money well spent.
John, johnmlovell@gmail.com, 628282518
Craft / Sales: Any crafter’s / sellers wanting to take part in an event in the very near future please pm me for more information on WhatsApp 625319323. Jacqueline, Torrox
Email: jacquelinekayharrison@gmail.com
Thanks for Drum: Many thanks to Tracey from Talleres Simon, who has an oil drum for me. Many thanks to Digamextra and Naythan!!
Gail, Sayalonga
News & Articles
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COVID-19
Covid Malaga- The rate Covid rises nearly 20 cases in a week in Malaga, other numbers not encouraging (but we’re still far better off than most of Europe): {Translation} November 19, 2021 – 14:13
-This Friday the cumulative incidence (AI) in the province of Malaga has risen 5 cases to 74 per 100,000 inhabitants in the last 14 days. This represents an increase of 18 points compared to the record of Friday last week, so the week closes almost 20 cases above. In the capital, the rate stands at 78.5 cases; so the weekly increase is half a point higher than in the province as a whole.
-The number of infections is already close to two hundred per day, in its continuous increase. This Friday there are 171 new positives detected by diagnostic tests of active infection (PDIA) that the Ministry of Health and Families of the Andalusian Government has notified in its daily balance. It is the Andalusian province with the most reported infections, closely followed by Seville (160), with almost a hundred new positives more than the next in the statistics (Huelva, 81).
-Despite the fact that the incidence and the number of infections have been increasing, this Friday there are no deaths in the province, so the statistics still reflect 2,003 deaths since the first for this reason occurred in March 2020.
-However, as far as healthcare pressure is concerned, the data are bittersweet. On the one hand, Malaga is still by far the province with the highest number of Covid patients admitted to its healthcare centers. One out of every three bedridden patients in Andalusia is in this province. This Friday six more patients have been admitted to hospitals in Malaga with coronavirus, despite this the number of occupied beds has been reduced by five units, to 69 occupied of the 204 in the whole community.
-Regarding the Intensive Care Units (ICU), the figures are more discouraging, 17 patients remain under this care in Malaga, almost half of the 40 registered in Andalusia. In addition, despite there being no new direct admissions to the ICU, there are two more ICU beds occupied in the province. There are more ICU patients in Malaga than total admissions in Huelva (14) and Cadiz (7) and the figure is close to the total number of bedridden in Almeria (19), Cordoba (20), Granada (21), Jaen (25) and Seville (29).
Source, Spanish: https://www.malagahoy.es/malaga/tasa-Covid-casos-semana-Malaga_0_1630637799.html
Covid Axarquia- The Axarquia has notified this week 67 cases of COVID-19, the highest number since the end of September: {Translation, summary} Nov 19, 2021
-Reported this Friday, November 19, 15 new infected by coronavirus in the Axarquia in the last 24 hours, according to data from the Institute of Statistics and Cartography of Andalusia (IECA). It is the highest figure of the whole week, after the 11 cases of yesterday Thursday, the 14 of Wednesday, the 13 of Tuesday and the 14 of Monday. In total, 67 infections have been confirmed this week, which is an increase with respect to the 40 positives detected last week and the 45 of two weeks ago. This is the highest figure since the week of September 20-24, when 82 infections were recorded during that period.
-The positive note continues to be that one more day there are no deaths in the region because of the virus, while this Friday have been added to 12 other people recovered from the disease.
-With regard to new positives in the last 24 hours, have been reported: 7 in Rincon de la Victoria; 2 in Nerja and Periana; and 1 in Velez-Malaga, Torrox, Benamocarra and Macharaviaya.
-As for the persons who have overcome the disease, the following have been reported: 5 in Vélez-Málaga; 3 in Frigiliana; and 1 in Rincón de la Victoria, Nerja, Torrox and Almáchar.
-The incidence in the Axarquia Health District (which includes Casabermeja) is at 44.1 cases per 100,000 inhabitants, 1.7 points less than yesterday Thursday (45.8) and 3 points above a week ago (41.1). For its part, in the Health District of Malaga (to which belong Rincon de la Victoria, Macharaviaya, Moclinejo and Totalan, in addition to Malaga capital and Almogia) the incidence is 76.6 cases per 100,000 inhabitants, 7.3 points more than Thursday (69.3) and 19.9 points above a week ago (56.7). Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiaplus.es/la-axarquia-ha-notificado-esta-semana-67-contagios-de-covid-19-la-cifra-mas-alta-desde-finales-de-septiembre/
SPAIN
New lava overflow in the La Palma volcano: Itahiza Domínguez, a seismologist at the National Geographic Institute (IGN), reports a new lava overflow in the volcano of La Palma in the afternoon of this Friday. On social networks, Domínguez has posted a video accompanied by an explanatory text indicating that the overflow has occurred in the middle mouth of the volcano, where there is a lava lake. Photo:EFE. Full article: https://spainsnews.com/direct-new-lava-overflow-in-the-la-palma-volcano/
Spanish Politics- Propaganda at Work on Social Media- The Twitter bot network supporting Spain’s Socialist Party and insulting journalists: During the first 16 days of November, around 20 or so coordinated Twitter accounts described Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez as “handsome” 100 times and “gorgeous” another 39 times. It’s a curious anecdote, and may have gone unnoticed had the same accounts not compulsively insulted the leader of Spain’s main opposition Popular Party (PP), Pablo Casado, on the same social network. “Corrupt,” “miserable,” “you’re disgusting,” were the comments posted under the conservative politician’s tweets more than 400 times in the last 10 weeks.
Also targeted by this clutch of accounts were journalists covering the Socialist Party (PSOE), which is led by Sánchez, or the coalition government, which is run by the latter party along with junior partner Unidas Podemos. “You have fewer sources in the PSOE than I have in the KGB,” or “salmon face” were a few of the comments aimed at reporters.
The repeated phrases, spelling errors, patterns in terms of the time of publication and the tool used to post the tweets are all clear evidence of coordination. The closure of the accounts by Twitter, after EL PAÍS raised the alarm, is the confirmation. Full article: https://english.elpais.com/science-tech/2021-11-18/the-twitter-bot-network-supporting-spains-socialist-party-and-insulting-journalists.html
Validity of Spanish driving licences to be reduced for the over-65s: The validity of Spanish driving licences to be reduced for the over 65’s as has been confirmed by the Deputy Director of Road Safety Education and Training of the Directorate General of Traffic (DGT), Maria Jose Aparicio. Full article: https://www.euroweeklynews.com/2021/11/19/validity-of-spanish-driving-licences-to-be-reduced-for-the-over-65s/
Spanish pest control association warns of black rat (not sewer rat) population boom: The black rats nest in trees and can transmit serious diseases. Spain’s National Association of Environmental Health Companies has called on the public to stop feeding pigeons and cats on the street to try and control the problem. Full article: https://www.surinenglish.com/spain/spanish-pest-control-20211119131705-nt.html
Seven Dutch tourists escape from quarantine: The group of nine were travelling through Extremadura on Tuesday, November 16, when some of them felt sick and stopped in Navas del Madroño, a town halfway between the regional capital, Cáceres, and the border with Portugal. They had a test for the Covid-19 virus which confirmed their contagion, local councillor Denis Talavera told Extremadura TV.
They were all ordered to isolate in the hotel as per protocol. But when health officials visited the hotel on Wednesday, seven of the Dutch tourists had managed to escape from quarantine
The head of health in Extremadura, Jose Maria Vergeles, announced that international health authorities had been alerted because “this represents a problem for public health”. Full article:
https://www.euroweeklynews.com/2021/11/19/dutch-tourists-escape-from-quarantine/
MALAGA
First fixed radars installed on Malaga’s 30km/h roads: As confirmed by Malaga City Council, they have already started the installation of the network of fixed radars in the city. They will be deployed along the main 50km of arteries around the city, to control that drivers do not exceed 30 km/h. Two of these units are already in place, but are not yet operational. Both are located on Avenida Juan Sebastian Elcano. One is next to the Hotel Elcano, and the other is installed near the old Bobby Logan nightclub. They both point in the direction of the city centre. More of these boxes are in line to be fixed in place around the city.
Adding to these two new fixed radars, the Malaga Local Police have been supplied with two new portable devices. Already in the city, there are fixed kinemometers installed in Calles Pacifico and Andalucia, plus on Avenidas Calle Valle-Inclan, and Pintor Sorolla. Photo:Instagram
Full article: https://www.euroweeklynews.com/2021/11/18/first-fixed-radars-installed-on-malagas-30km-h-roads/
Pretzel Logic? Malaga to avoid Christmas light crowds by leaving show times unannounced: The lights will be switched on on 26 November at 7pm. The city council announced this Thursday that the Christmas lighting on Calle Larios will include music and light shows but without a previously announced timetable. “The schedule for the shows is not going to be announced, but people will be able to come from seven to ten,” said Porras, who justified this measure by saying that it avoids large crowds of people gathering.
Full article: https://www.surinenglish.com/malaga/malaga-city/malaga-avoid-larios-20211119115734-nt.html
(Seems to me this invites larger crowds as people gather waiting for shows. If people knew the times of the shows, they wouldn’t need to hang around in a crowd waiting. -Ed.)
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UK
UK Adds Booster Shots to NHS COVID Pass, Making It Easier for Millions of Britons to Travel to EU: Millions of British nationals wishing to travel to the European Union Member States no longer have to fear that they may encounter problems throughout their trip due to the non-inclusion of their third COVID-19 booster shot in their NHS Covid Pass.
The UK Department of Health and Social Care has announced on Friday, November 19, that starting from the same date, the third dose will be included in the NHS COVID Pass. Full article: https://www.schengenvisainfo.com/news/uk-adds-booster-shots-to-nhs-covid-pass-making-it-easier-for-millions-of-britons-to-travel-to-eu/
EUROPE
Austria infuriates many with manditory vax and full lockdown as Germany warns it may follow suit: Austria will become the first country in western Europe to reimpose a full COVID-19 lockdown, it said on Friday as neighbouring Germany warned it may follow suit, sending shivers through financial markets worried about the economic fallout.
Austria said it in addition to lockdown it would require the whole population to be vaccinated from Feb. 1. Both decisions infuriated many in a country where scepticism about state mandates affecting individual freedoms runs high.
Roughly two-thirds of those eligible in Austria are fully vaccinated against COVID-19, one of the lowest rates in western Europe. Its infections are among the highest in Europe, with a seven-day incidence of 991 per 100,000 people.
“We have not succeeded in convincing enough people to get vaccinated,” Chancellor Alexander Schallenberg told a news conference, saying the lockdown would start on Monday and the requirement to be vaccinated on Feb. 1. Full article: https://www.reuters.com/markets/europe/austria-imposes-full-lockdown-germany-may-follow-covid-grips-europe-2021-11-19/
COVID-19 Situation Worsens in Europe as Another Wave of Virus Hits the Continent: Due to another COVID-19 wave, which has hit the European continent, the EU Health Agency has advised that everyone refrains from travelling to the majority of the EU Member States.
According to the latest update of maps published in support of the Council Recommendation, the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) has shown that most countries are dealing with increased infection cases.
Therefore, everyone, especially unvaccinated and unrecovered travellers, have been highly advised not to take any non-essential trips to or from areas that are currently part of the red or dark red list. Full article: https://www.schengenvisainfo.com/news/covid-19-situation-worsens-in-europe-as-another-wave-of-virus-hits-the-continent/
USA
Kyle Rittenhouse found not guilty of all charges in Wisconsin murder trial: A jury acquitted teenager Kyle Rittenhouse on Friday of murder in the fatal shooting of two men during racial justice protests in a decision that ignited fierce debate about gun rights and the boundaries of self defense in the United States.
The jury found Rittenhouse, 18, not guilty on all charges: two counts of homicide, one count of attempted homicide for wounding a third man, and two counts of recklessly endangering safety in protests marred by arson, rioting and looting on Aug. 25, 2020 in Kenosha, Wisconsin. Full article: https://www.reuters.com/world/us/jury-rittenhouse-murder-trial-deliberate-fourth-day-2021-11-19/
SPORTS
Tennis News- Garbiñe Muguruza becomes first Spaniard to win the women’s tennis tournament in Mexico: Garbiñe Muguruza, 28, has become the first Spaniard to win the WTA tournament in Guadalajara, Mexico following her victory against Estonian Anett Kontaveit in the finals on 17 November.
Ranked world number one in 2017, Muguruza once again won an important tournament following her victories at Roland Garros (2016) and Wimbledon (2017).
The victory in Mexico marked the tenth title of her career. She beat Anett Kontaveit, 25, ranked eighth in the world, 6-3 and 7-5 in 1 hour and 38 minutes. Photo:SUR. Full article: https://www.surinenglish.com/sport/garbine-muguruza-becomes-20211118121659-nt.html
Tennis News- Novak Djokovic cruises past Cameron Norrie at the ATP Finals in Turin: Novak Djokovic won his third consecutive match in Group Green at the Nitto ATP Finals in Turin, cruising past Cameron Norrie 6-2 6-1 after 66 minutes. Full article: https://www.ubitennis.net/2021/11/novak-djokovic-cruises-past-cameron-norrie-at-the-atp-finals-in-turin/
Tennis News- UN asks for info on missing Chinese tennis star: The U.N. office for human rights requested on Friday information regarding Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai’s whereabouts and calls for an investigation into her allegations of sexual assault. Olivia Chan reports. Video story at: https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/tennis/un-asks-for-info-on-missing-chinese-tennis-star/vi-AAQUJko
UPDATE: White House calls for Chinese government to show ‘verifiable proof’ of Peng Shuai’s whereabouts: The White House administration is joining those concerned for Chinese tennis player Peng Shuai’s safety by calling for the Chinese government to provide “independent, verifiable proof” of her whereabouts, White House press secretary Jen Psaki said Friday. “We know the PRC has zero-tolerance for criticism and a record of silencing those that speak out and we continue to condemn those practices.” Full article: https://theathletic.com/news/white-house-calls-for-chinese-government-to-show-verifiable-proof-of-peng-shuais-whereabouts/rcsCDTsja873/
UPDATE 2: Peng situation may force IOC to take hard line with China, says Pound: With concern over the safety of Chinese tennis player Peng Shuai growing into a global cause, the International Olympic Committee could be pushed into taking a hard line with the 2022 Beijing Olympic hosts, senior IOC member Dick Pound told Reuters. Full article: https://www.reuters.com/lifestyle/sports/peng-situation-may-force-ioc-take-hard-line-with-china-says-pound-2021-11-19/
LOTTERY
EuroMillions: Results of the draw for Friday, November 19, 2021.
The winning combination in the draw of Euromillions of Friday, November 19, 2021 corresponds to the one formed by the following numbers: 22, 26, 38, 47 and 50 and the stars 6 and 2.
The Million code has been the TWK59228. Source: https://spainsnews.com/euromillions-results-of-the-draw-for-friday-november-19-2021/
Bonoloto draw for Friday, November 19, 2021: The result of the Bonoloto of this Friday, November 19 of 2021 is: 8, 27, 32, 37, 45 and 48, being the complementary number the 42 and the refund on 6. Source: https://spainsnews.com/bonoloto-draw-for-friday-november-19-2021/
OTHER
Why the Covid-19 vaccines do not stop the virus from circulating:
Covid-19 vaccines prevent hospitalizations and death from the disease in more than 90% of cases, but they do not stop the transmission of the virus. That’s why cases among the vaccinated are to be expected: a person who has been fully immunized can still contract SARS-CoV-2 and spread it to others, even if they too are vaccinated.
In Spain, contagions have been rising despite the fact that 79% of the population is fully vaccinated against Covid-19. According to the latest Health Ministry report, released Thursday evening, the 14-day incidence rate has jumped to 104 cases per 100,000 inhabitants, up eight points since Wednesday. This is the first time the data point has risen above 100 cases in two months. Full article: https://english.elpais.com/science-tech/2021-11-19/why-the-covid-19-vaccines-do-not-stop-the-virus-from-circulating.html
Windows 11 Users Complain of Slow Performance:
-There’s good news ahead for Windows 11 users, especially if the upgrade has left you with a sluggish system. Microsoft is promising that fixes and updates are on the way next year that will improve the performance of the operating system, which has received numerous complaints from Windows fans.
-“Performance will be an area of focus for us in 2022,” Microsoft’s Windows developer team wrote in a Reddit Ask Me Anything (AMA) post as reported by TechRadar, noting that improving the responsiveness of Windows is a priority for the company.
-Though stuttering performance may be an embarrassing issue for Microsoft’s latest operating system, there are other issues affecting Windows 11 as well. Memory leaks, compatibility issues, lack of customization options, and a jarring look with old UI elements mixed with Windows 11’s latest experience round out some of the top complaints we’ve heard about the OS.
-Microsoft also made headlines ahead of Windows 11’s rollout with its decision to limit upgrade eligibility to newer hardware. If you’re on the fence about upgrading to Windows 11, provided your machine is compatible with the latest operating system, you’ll need to weigh your options at this time, especially given the performance-plaguing bugs still out there. Full article: https://www.digitaltrends.com/computing/microsoft-windows-11-performance-fix-2022/
IBM unveils the Eagle, the quantum processor set to revolutionize computing: The development of quantum computing is set to revolutionize computing as we know it, by exponentially increasing processing power. The latest advance in the field has come from IBM, which unveiled the Eagle processor this week. Boasting 127 qubits (quantum bits) of quantum power, it doubles the power of China’s Zuchongzhi processor, previously the world’s most advanced.
-How powerful is that? IBM’s Eagle processor has the capacity to smash the record set by the Zuchonhzhi processor created by engineers at China’s University of Science and Technology and Tsinghua University in Beijing, which managed in three minutes to solve a problem of random number generation that would have taken other supercomputers 600 million years. The IBM processor is “a key milestone on the path towards practical quantum computation,” said Zaira Nazario, technical manager of Quantum Computing Theory and Applications at the US company, in a video call. Full article: https://english.elpais.com/usa/2021-11-19/ibm-unveils-the-eagle-the-quantum-processor-set-to-revolutionize-computing.html
Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp down again: Thousands of social media users are reporting problems with Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp this evening (Friday, November 19.)
Some people say they cannot upload picture and video footage to Instagram, while others say they can’t comment or send messages on Facebook.
All three sites are owned by Meta – the new Facebook – which is yet to release a statement on why its sites are down. DownDetector has received more than 700 reports of Instagram being down as of 5pm this evening, nearly 700 reports of Facebook being down and nearly 800 reports of WhatsApp not working. Full article: https://www.bristolpost.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/facebook-instagram-whatsapp-down-live-6234645
Watch Ingenuity Mars helicopter soar in amazing new videos from Perseverance rover: Stunning new videos show NASA’s Mars helicopter Ingenuity soaring through the Red Planet skies like never before. Ingenuity performed its 13th Martian flight on Sept. 4, cruising through the rugged “Séítah” region of the Red Planet’s Jezero Crater on a scouting mission for its robotic companion, NASA’s Perseverance rover. During the 160-second flight, Ingenuity covered about 689 feet (210 meters) of horizontal distance, reached a maximum altitude of 26 feet (8 m) and performed a number of tricky maneuvers. Full article with video: https://www.space.com/mars-helicopter-ingenuity-13th-flight-videos-perseverance
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Churches & Worship
New Life Church: Whether you live in Nerja or are visiting our area, we would be delighted to welcome you to New Life Church. Our meetings are characterised by uplifting songs, relevant sermons and a modern but reverent service.
During this time of uncertainty, God’s word reminds us that the Gospel shines brightest in times of darkness. We are a Bible based Church community continuing to help people find their way to God through Jesus Christ our Lord and Saviour.
Jesus said, “I am the Way and the Truth and the Life“
Sunday Service 11.00am
Prayer Meetings Wednesdays 11.00am
Pasaje San Miguel, Nerja
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Email: info@nlcnerja.com
Website: https://www.nlcnerja.com/
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El Puente Christian Fellowship – Sunday Service
El Puente Christian Fellowship is a loving, multi-national, Bible believing community of Christ, who meet each Sunday at 11 am to worship The Lord. We enjoy a time of worship with contemporary songs and traditional hymns, and a message brought to us by one of the Elders or a visiting speaker.
The church meeting hall is situated underneath Maroma Inmobiliaria Puente Don Manuel, Cruce de Periana – 29713.
Full directions and further information can be found on our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/El-Puente-Christian-Fellowship-105285888299225/or please contact us by email on elpuentechristianfellowship@gmail.com. For those who cannot join us in person, we aim to stream Sunday services via the Facebook page (subject to a good internet connection!).
St George’s Church Málaga: We are part of the Church of England in Spain covering the area from Torremolinos in the west to the outskirts of Nerja in the east and to the northern edge of Malaga province.
We have three worship centres, in Velez-Málaga, Málaga city and Salinas. Everyone is welcome to our Sunday services in English, and you can also contact us to enquire about baptisms, marriage blessings, funerals, and house blessings.
Father Louis, our Chaplain, is available for counsel and support, regardless of anyone’s beliefs or background. We aspire to be a welcoming and inclusive community, open to all people seeking faith and friendship.
If you can’t get to church, we live-stream our Sunday services on Facebook, and also gather on Zoom for an informal service on Wednesday mornings.
Sign up for our newsletter by emailing Father Louis at malagachaplain@gmail.com to receive login details, and news of other future events. We look forward to welcoming you and being of service.
Website: www.stgeorgemalaga.org & Facebook
The Anglican Chaplaincy of Nerja & Almunecar:
The Anglican Chaplaincy of Nerja & Almunecar holds a midday (12 noon) Eucharist service at San Miguel church in Nerja every Sunday. San Miguel is to be found in Plaza Andalucia. https://goo.gl/maps/nCMt8XqAQvuyZiaE8
Iglesia de San Miguel (St Michael’s Church) is within easy walking distance of Nerja Bus Station. Free parking on the streets is available close to Plaza Andalucia or off street in the Dustbowl car park.
A midweek Eucharist service is held by Zoom each Wednesday at 9.30 am and a simple service of Compline also takes place by Zoom on Thursdays at 6pm.
Residents and visitors are welcome at our services.
For more information and to register for the link to the Zoom services please refer to our website. https://www.nerjaalmunecaranglicanchurch.co.uk/
Lux Mundi, Torre del Mar Church Services:
-St Barnabas IERE (Anglican) Torre del Mar, Morning prayer 1st Sunday, Holy Communion 2nd, 3rd and 4th at 11am.
Tel: 657286284
-Lux Mundi, Torre del Mar Catholic Mass in English. Every Saturday at 17.00. Tel: 952 543 334.
Lux Mundi Ecumenical Centre, Torre del Mar, Avda. Moscatel 1”I”, (Jardines Viña Malága/Antigua Casa de la Viña), Torre del Mar, 29740. Tel: 952 543 334
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