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Mama Paula Blues Band: Friday, 21 April, 8pm
The Cazbah Live Lounge, Avenida de Jerez 29649 Las Lagunas de Mijas. Info & tix: https://www.eventbrite.es/e/mama-paulas-blues-band-tickets-598066471917
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I Bienal de Artesanía ‘Con Fuego’ (Crafts Biennial ‘With Fire’)- Torre del Mar: 20-23 April
– The inauguration will be on Thursday the 20th at 8:00 p.m.
– The exhibition is from Friday to Sunday, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
In this first edition of the ‘Con Fuego’ Biennial, a total of 13 artisans, especially ceramicists, from all over the province of Málaga participate: Alfajar, Alfonso Rot, Con Textura, D’Art, San Telmo de Málaga School of Art, Faculty of Fine Arts of Malaga, Malaka Glass, Mosaic, Nan Ceramista, Pepe Gálvez, Ceramic Pintarroja, Rocío Rivas, Santiago Pidal and Tierra Trágame.
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Fiesta del Campo de Benamargosa: Sunday 23 April from 12:00
It is a festival that combines agriculture, gastronomy, culture and tradition. The exhibitors are spread throughout the old town and this year you can taste the original Los Pepes, zoque, guacamole, ensaladilla cateta, tripe and frito moruno; other products such as extra virgin olive oil and wines from the Axarquia, jams and meats will also be available for purchase.
– At 12:30 p.m. an official tour of the various exhibitors located in different parts of the old town will begin, with gastronomic tastings of typical Benamargosa products and foods.
– At 13:00 the group Dúo Malabar will perform in the official marquee, located on the esplanade next to the Benamargosa river. – At 14:30 there will be an institutional ceremony to present awards and recognitions to the residents of the municipality. Afterwards, there will be paella tasting.
– At 15:30 the fiesta will continue with a performance by Elisa Ariza and at 17:00 there will be an exhibition by the pupils of the Yosai Karate Club of Benamargosa and the children’s group of Sports Dancing and Municipal Sports Schools.
– From 20:00 there will be a performance by Amigos por el Baile and at 21:30 there will be a concert by Mavel Jiménez. The night will be closed by DJ Mustang at 00:00.
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Primavera Urban Festival- Vélez-Málaga: Sat. 29 April, 5pm-2am.
In the esplanade of the Cerro, Vélez-Málaga.
Free entrance until full capacity is reached. Many DJs scheduled. FB
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COVID
Andalucia registers 2,207 cases of covid and 46 deaths in the last week: {Translation, summary} 18/4/23
– Andalucia has registered 2,207 cases of covid in the last week, almost twice as many as the previous week (1,142), and 46 people have died, 35 more than in the previous week, according to data released on Tuesday by the Regional Ministry of Health and Consumer Affairs.
– There are currently 284 confirmed covid patients in Andalucian hospitals, 60 more than seven days ago, of whom 16 are in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), five more than last week.
– By provinces: in Almería there are 11 hospitalisations, of which one is in the ICU; Cádiz has 39 hospitalisations, of which two are in the ICU; Córdoba, 33 hospitalisations, of which two are in the ICU; and Granada, 26 hospitalisations, two of which are in the ICU. In addition, Huelva has 27 hospitalisations, of which none in ICU; Jaén, 30 hospitalisations, of which 5 in ICU; Málaga, 60 hospitalisations, of which 2 in ICU, and Seville, 58 hospitalisations, of which 2 in ICU.
– The incidence of infection in Andalusia in the last 14 days in people over 60 years of age stands at 89.16 cases per 100,000 inhabitants, 30 points more than a week ago.
– In addition, the Federation of Andalucian Organisations for the Elderly (FOAM) has indicated that, according to the Andalucian Institute of Statistics and Cartography (IECA), 444 people (145 in Cadiz, 33 in Cordoba, 3 in Granada, 58 in Huelva, 40 in Jaen, 99 in Malaga and 66 in Seville) have been infected in old people’s homes in the last week. These figures represent an increase of 202.73 % compared to the number of infections in the previous week (219).
– The number of deaths is six (one in Cádiz, one in Granada, two in Huelva, one in Jaén and one in Málaga), double the number recorded last week, when three deaths were recorded. Source, Spanish: https://andaluciainformacion.es/andalucia/1246623/andalucia-registra-2207-casos-de-covid-y-46-fallecidos-en-la-ultima-semana/
AXARQUIA
La Viñuela in the Axarquía is holding its cultural week thru Saturday, 22 April: Read about the events and performances here:
https://www.surinenglish.com/malaga/axarquia/axarquia-villages-international-cultural-week-gets-under-20230418130641-nt.html
MALAGA
Karting in Malaga- three circuits in the province for speed lovers:
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– Karting Campillos. Karting Campillos {pic} is possibly the best known in the whole province, the most famous and one of the most prominent in southern Spain, mainly because it is approved by the FIA itself and also because it has a recently reconditioned track, resurfaced in 2021. In fact, the Campillos Karting has hosted the World Karting Championship and the town was also the capital of motor racing. All this points to the many positive things the place has to offer, as well as the multiple options to enjoy speed with your family, friends, family or work colleagues. They have different types of karts, such as one of 270 cubic centimetres (they can reach 85 kilometres per hour), another of 390 cubic centimetres (this one can reach 110 kms/h). The prices vary according to the engine and kart selected, but they range from 40 to 75 euros. Ctra A-384, Km 101 29320 Campillos, Malaga. https://kartingcampillos.com/en/
– KartFun, Malaga. This circuit is located very close to the Plaza Mayor shopping centre, halfway between Malaga and Torremolinos. Its layout stands out for the large number of curves and the short straight that requires a great control of the kart due to the continuous steering wheel turns and speed changes that must be made. To be able to do a Grand Prix exclusively with friends, at least 16 people are required, although there are smaller options, for 10, but there is no exclusivity. https://www.kartfun.es/
– Karting Experience, Fuengirola. The Karting Experience circuit, located on the terrace of the Miramar Shopping Centre, has two different circuits, one for adults and one for children. The adult circuit is almost 500 metres long and six metres wide, while the children’s circuit is 200 metres long, perfect for the little ones to get started in the world of karting. For a modest price of 35 euros, you can drive on this tarmac for about 20 minutes. It is by no means the biggest in the province, but for a first step it is exceptional. https://kartingexperience.com/
Source, Spanish: https://www.malagahoy.es/la-farola/Karting-Malaga-circuitos-provincia-velocidad_0_1784823171.html
USA
The NYPD Can Now Shoot GPS Trackers At Your Car:
– Yesterday, the New York Police Department debuted its latest set of high-tech policing equipment. New York residents will soon come face to face with robot dogs, and now something new- a pneumatic gun that can fire a sticky GPS tracker at a moving vehicle.
– The launcher is called the Guardian-HX, made by a company called StarChase. It’s meant to create an alternative to the standard police pursuit, allowing cops to remotely track a fleeing vehicle without sending a squad of interceptors to tail it. But, in the hands of a department known for its surveillance abuses, the presence of any new tracking tech is worrying. The Guardian-HX launcher is based on, of all things, an AR-15 rifle. Full article: https://www.msn.com/en-us/autos/news/the-nypd-can-now-shoot-gps-trackers-at-your-car/ar-AA19P2wy
ENERGY CRISIS
Cepsa challenges Repsol and BP with new discounts on gasoline: {Translation}
– Repsol and BP launched their new loyalty programmes to continue with petrol discounts. And Cepsa is entering the fray. The oil company is launching a loyalty programme it has called ‘Cepsa GOW’ for its customers to receive balances both at Cepsa and on their everyday purchases to exchange for fuel, electric recharges, washes or products from the shop.
– For this promotion, the company offers a series of alliances with around 40 collaborating companies, including Amazon, eDreams, Europcar, Mediamarkt, Pangea and Sprinter, among others. Its customers can accumulate up to 10% of credit with their purchases and can achieve annual savings of more than 300 euros.
– Members of this loyalty programme will be able to obtain 6 cents per litre in Óptima fuel and 5 cents per litre in Star fuel, thus extending the discounts that the company established at the beginning of April for its loyal customers. They will also be able to obtain 2 cents for each kilowatt/hour in electric recharging and 5 cents for each euro consumed in products from the shop or in car wash services.
– Cepsa launches a new app. Likewise, through the Cepsa GOW app, users will be able to quickly view all the advantages offered by the GOW club, as well as their balance and movements. They will even be able to pay for refuelling or recharging their vehicle from their mobile phone, without having to go to the cash desk.
– Members of the ‘Porque TU vuelves’ (Because YOU come back) programme enjoy all the Cepsa Gow advantages and their accumulated discount points will be transformed into an equivalent balance in euros. Cepsa service stations receive more than 12 million users every year and the company has more than two million loyal customers. Source, Spanish: https://www.vozpopuli.com/economia_y_finanzas/cepsa-reta-repsol-bp-nuevos-descuentos-gasolina.html
GASTRONOMIA
The best ground coffee available locally, according to the OCU, is a store-brand (and at half the price of the top brands): {Translation, summary}
– The option of ground coffee is one of the most popular, so the Organisation of Consumers and Users (OCU) has carried out an analysis of the different ground coffees that can be found in supermarkets. And it has brought some surprises.
– According to a total of 25 samples of ground coffees analysed by the OCU trying to find out which is the best quality and which has the best price, as well as other important data, such as the amount of caffeine contained in each of them, the result is that three “store” brands have formed the podium. For the Organisation of Consumers and Users, out of the 25 coffees analysed, these three are considered to be ‘Master Buys’, i.e. a perfect combination of quality and price.
– The first is Auchan’s ground coffee blend (Alcampo, see pic), with 77 points and a price of 5.80 euros/kg, followed by Carrefour’s natural ground coffee, with 76 points and a price of 5.44 euros/kg. Markus ground coffee blend (Aldi), with 74 points and a price of EUR 5.96/kg, completes the podium.
– Although at a significantly higher price, the coffees of these three brands also have excellent scores: Lavazza’s classic taste cream ground coffee, with 81 points and priced at 12.48 euros/kg, Fortaleza’s blended ground coffee, with 79 points and priced at 12.38 euros/kg, and Cafés Candelas’ natural roast ground coffee, with 78 points and priced at 12.40 euros/kg. Source, Spanish: https://www.20minutos.es/gastronomia/productos/mejor-cafe-molido-ocu-marca-blanca-5119723/
SPORTS
Tennis News- Barcelona Open: Carlos Alcaraz rolled through his title defence opener at the Barcelona Open Banc Sabadell Tuesday, dismissing Nuno Borges, 6-3, 6-1. Third seed Casper Ruud also won his opener, posting a 6-2, 7-6 (1) victory over Ben Shelton in earlier second-round action. Photo: Getty. Full article: https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/new-outfit-same-carlitos-alcaraz-cruises-barcelona-joins-casper-ruud-win
TECH
Charge Your Mobile With Twigs- BioLite CampStove 2:
– Yes, it can function great as a stove for boiling water, or for heating food, but the BioLite CampStove really shines when it comes to generating power. You now have the ability to create power out of nothing more than some small pieces of wood you can find pretty much anywhere in the world. As a prepper, the BioLite CampStove gives you another means for keeping your small electronics going.
– The BioLite Camp Stove 2’s integrated 2600 mAh battery charges devices with or without a live fire. BioLite’s patented core technology captures waste heat from the fire through a heat probe attached to the orange powerpack. This heat is converted into electricity via a thermoelectric generator. This powers a fan and sends electricity to a USB charging port. Excess power is stored in the internal battery. The internal fan injects air back into the burn chamber, dramatically improving combustion and creating a cleaner, more efficient burn. It also has a handy LED lamp on a bendable arm for those dark nights.
– The CampStove will produce a charge rate as high as 5v of electricity. We were able to fully charge an iPhone 7 in a little over an hour. The output is enough to charge any phone or tablet, along with radio gear or battery power banks. All you have to do is keep feeding it sticks and twigs, and you will have an almost endless source of power.
– The BioLite optional accessories really make the stove a great add-on to your bug out location. With the portable grill and kettle pot, you have most of the amenities of a full size kitchen. The LED light also comes in handy when you are cooking in the dark.
Amazon.es links (€160): https://www.amazon.es/BioLite-CampStove-2/dp/B00FU8RBPE?th=1 & with optional kettle & grill (€257) https://www.amazon.es/BioLite-CampStove-2/dp/B08S46HLM1?th=1
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Do Not Click On Links In YouTube Video Descriptions or Comments:
A threat named Aurora is a Go-based information stealer that emerged on the threat landscape in late 2022. Offered as a commodity malware to other actors (hackers), it’s distributed to the public (victims) through YouTube videos and software download websites {pic}. Clicking the links present in YouTube video descriptions can redirect the victim to decoy websites where they are enticed into downloading the malware under the garb of a seemingly-legitimate utility. Full article: https://thehackernews.com/2023/04/youtube-videos-distributing-aurora.html
FROM THE “WHAT THE HELL ARE THEY THINKING“ DEPARTMENT
A new report from the United Nations has called for all forms of drug use and sexual activity (including between adults and ‘consenting minors’) to be decriminalized globally:
– Written by the International Committee of Jurists (ICJ), UNAIDS and the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR), the report was released on 
International Women’s Day, with the goal of guiding “the application of international human rights law to criminal law.” Called the “8 March principles,” the report calls for offenses related to “sex, drug use, HIV, sexual and reproductive health, homelessness and poverty” to be decriminalized.
– While on the surface it may seem relatively uncontroversial, the report seemingly calls for sex between adults and ‘consenting’ minors to be decriminalized, see screenshot of document below.
-Read the UN press release here, where they try to make this sound like a good thing: https://www.unaids.org/en/resources/presscentre/featurestories/2023/march/20230308_new-legal-principles-decriminalization
– See the original report document: https://icj2.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/8-MARCH-Principles-FINAL-printer-version-1-MARCH-2023.pdf
NATURE
Russian walrus and polar bears continue to thrive US researchers tell the Washington Post, contradicting BBC’s Frozen Planet II series misinformation, say less ice produces more food for the entire arctic food chain:
– Interviews with US researchers for a piece in the Washington Post earlier today contain revelations that walrus and polar bear populations in the Russian Far East continue to thrive, despite insisting that polar bears face a dire future without human interference.
– Field studies found Chukchi Sea bears have been in excellent condition and reproducing well, and are not spending more time on land during the summer than they did during the 1980s. Reports in early 2022 that polar bears have been moving from Alaska to Russia in a ‘mass exodus’ may describe a real phenomenon that reflects the excellent feeding conditions for bears in the Chukchi Sea compared to Alaska, fuelled by continued increases in primary productivity made possible by less summer sea ice.
– The conundrum of polar bears and seals thriving in the Chukchi Sea despite there appearing to be less summer sea ice is explained by the fact that primary productivity has increased since sea ice declined after 2002. Studies have shown that more sunlight reaching open water for longer periods in recent years has meant more food for the entire Arctic food chain and that these effects have been strongest in the Chukchi and Barents Seas (Crockford 2023; Frey et al. 2022). More food for fish and seals has meant more food for polar bears in the spring and fatter bears mean more healthy cubs.
– In other words, any suggestion from the BBC in the Frozen Planet II series that Wrangel Island polar bear mothers and cubs might be struggling to survive due to lack of sea ice is not supported by scientific data. Full article: https://polarbearscience.com/2023/04/15/russian-walrus-and-polar-bears-continue-to-thrive-us-researchers-tell-the-washington-post/#more-135813
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Petrol Prices – Updated daily: These are the fuel stations in Malaga province with the lowest prices. The price data for 95 and 98-octane petrol and diesel fuel is updated every day. See it here:
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Weekly Markets
Monday: Torrox Costa
Tuesday: Nerja, Salobrena
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Sunday: Velez Malaga, Nerja Car Boot
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Nerja 952 524 519
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