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Maro Feria de las Maravillas: 6th thru 9th Sep. More info at FB
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Cómpeta Bonfire Night / Noche de las Lumbres:
Thursday Sep 7th starting at 8pm. Plaza del Carmen.
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Cool & Groovy live show: Friday, Sept 8th starting at 20:30, at Posada La Plaza. Covers of David Bowie, Madness (yes with the mad sax), The Beatles, Beach Boys, Simon & Garfunkel (yes, with all the harmonies), Neil Young, Bob Dylan and much more. All played on electric Fender guitars, acoustic guitars, banjo, mandolin, harmonica and alto saxophone with 2 part harmonies. Bose PA system.
To book your table (and a room at La Posada situated right in La Plaza if your are coming from afar) call 952553254 or 609167127.
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Feria de la Pasa (raisin)- La Viñuela: Friday the 8th and Saturday the 9th, includes an exhibition of more than 160 classic vehicles and performances by Joana Santos & Ñ-Clan along with music from DJs. Video Link
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Animal Welfare Benefit Party- Maro (Nerja): Sun, 24 Sep 3pm
Las Palomas Animal Welfare Support Group, in association with Valle Verde Animal Rescue & Costa Cats
At Villa Del Mar Nerja Camping in Maro
Live music, bar, food, pool, raffle, free parking
Tickets €10 all monies go to charity.
Contact Robert or Richard on WhatsApp for tickets
0044 7985 418658 & 0034 661194285
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Great Deals From “Upcycling Nerja”:
– Terrance table with 5 chairs (rattan is starting to lift from the sun) Measurements 168 x 101 x 74cms Hence Price 85€
– Large storage unit Measurements 146 x 82 x 118cms Price 80€
– Arco floor lamp Approx measurements Height to bottom of shade 204cms Depth 130cms Price 65€
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For Sale, 2 items: Fans
– Large MARUX floor standing 3 speed fan in excellent condition €40
– Apelson PALS 3 speed tower fan with timer in excellent condition €20
Davy, Torrox Costa
Please call me if you are interested. No messages thank you. Telephone 692498713
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For Sale, E-Mountain Bike by Fischer. 27,5 inch with disc brake.
Year of manufacture 2018, Price 400€
WhatsApp Otto, Cómpeta at 00491737329317
email: otto_schmid2001@yahoo.de
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Recommendations & Requests
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Cleaner: Can anyone recommend a good, reliable cleaner, preferably English speaking but not essential?
Vera, Torrox Costa, 697293698
ozzybaldwin@yahoo.co.uk
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News & Articles
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{ Translations by www.DeepL.com/Translator }
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AXARQUIA
The rains reach the Viñuela reservoir, but they are not nearly enough to replenish: {Translation, summary}
– The rains last weekend, despite being received with open arms by the people of Malaga after so long, have not been equally grateful to all the reservoirs in the province. Although at least it can be said that they have discharged the greatest amount of water where it was needed most, that is, in Viñuela. The reservoir increased its accumulated water from 214.9 liters per square meter to 275.9, which is not enough to significantly increase its level, still at historic lows of 8.3%, according to data from the Hidrosur network of the Junta of Andalusia.
– Together, the seven reservoirs in the province are at 23.39%, which translates into 611.48 cubic hectometers. Its global volume has decreased in the last week by more than 4 units of this same measure, going from 147.23 to 143.05.
Source, Spanish: https://www.malagahoy.es/malaga/lluvias-llegan-embalse-Vinuela-reponerse_0_1826818528.html
MALAGA PROVINCE
Three unique festivals this weekend in Malaga: Vendima, Viñeros and a Moors and Christians festival: {Translation}
– Harvest festival in Mollina. From September 8 to 10, Mollina celebrates the Harvest Festival , a three-day fair where the municipality celebrates and honors its product, its vineyards, its grapes, raisins and wines. They do it with a program full of wine tastings and workshops, music, flamenco and festivals that will keep Mollina alive during these days and that will attract a good number of visitors.
– Vineyard Festival in Moclinejo. This coming Sunday, September 10, the municipality of Moclinejo celebrates its Viñeros Festival, where it pays tribute to the farmers who dedicate and dedicated their lives to the cultivation of the Muscat grape. During this day, in addition to representing and exercising the grape treading, there will be tastings of grapes, wine and drinks, as well as a popular paella. There will be different performances and various workshops related to raisins will be given.
– Festival of Moors and Christians “The Embassy” in Alfarnate.
From September 7 to 12, Alfarnate celebrates its Festivities in Honor of Our Lady of Monsalud, its Moors and Christians Festival. It will be on Sunday the 10th when the Moors and Christians Festival will take place, which will feature a medieval market in the Plaza del Puente from 12:30 p.m. It will not be until 6:00 p.m. when The Embassy is represented with the beginning of the Moorish parade from Callejón Aljofar, with the theft of the Virgin by the Moorish troops and the subsequent recovery of the Christian side. Source, Spanish: https://www.malagahoy.es/la-farola/fiestas-singulares-Malaga-Vendima-Vineros-Moros-Cristianos_0_1826818046.html
TECH
New EU Internet Laws Result In Assorted Website Blocks: {DigameXtra} These new gov’t ordered, network level website blocks by the internet service providers are mostly effecting news outlets and streaming media services coming from outside the EU. There are ways to bypass this censorship, but I cannot discuss them here, due to more censorship by unelected officials enforcing laws I was never allowed to vote on! I just wanted to let readers who experience this that they are not alone, it is a widespread issue in the EU.
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Microsoft is removing WordPad from Windows after nearly 30 years:
– Microsoft is no longer updating WordPad and plans to remove the word processor from a future release of Windows. The software giant will instead recommend Microsoft Word, its paid word processor that has always been far more feature rich than the basic WordPad app that has shipped as part of Windows since Windows 95.
– News of the WordPad removal comes just a day after Microsoft revealed it’s upgrading Notepad with features like autosave and automatic restoral of tabs. Microsoft will now remove WordPad entirely in a “future release of Windows,” which will most likely be the Windows 12 version we’re expecting to see in 2024 with plenty of AI-powered features (Yikes!). Full article: https://www.theverge.com/2023/9/3/23857331/microsoft-wordpad-windows-removal-end-of-support
ARTIFICIAL INTELLEGENCE (AI)
Windows 12 will be the ultimate Artificial Intelligence (AI) powered snoop: {DoctorLaptop}
– Microsoft’s Windows 12, due out late next year, will not only collect every keystroke you make, every email and message, every search you do, everything you download & watch/listen to, the location of everywhere you use the computer and every website you visit, as they already do now unless you take extreme measures. AI in Win 12 will in addition analyse your typing habits, usage habits, the sounds you make and even those in the background, your facial expressions, and any other bio-metrics it can capture. They will use all this data to create ever more accurate profiles of every user. You will need to accept that using Windows 12 exposes all your data, everything, and be prepared to deal with the consequences. Passwords will get hacked more often, changing passwords every 3 months will become the norm. Unauthorized card payments will rise, you’ll need to check your monthly statements very closely, rejecting unknown charges will become part of your routine.
– Windows 12 will be able to block websites on a software level, meaning your VPN will be powerless to access websites Microsoft and their partners don’t want you to see. The VPN will continue to be useful however, to avoid geo-blocks on a network level and block snooping Internet Service Providers.
– Apple is not far behind, and Android is already just as bad as Windows. Even a few versions of Linux are suspect, fortunately most versions of Linux will remain secure and are your best choice of operating system if you want a reasonable degree of security, and access to all available websites, not only those Microsoft has deemed worthy.
– Experts are predicting that by 2026, 90% of the content you see on the internet will be AI created. It’s easy to spot some AI written articles. If you see entire passages or paragraphs inexplicably repeated in an article, that is probably AI. When you see akward sentances, technically gramatically correct, but presenting an idea in an incorrect logical sequence, or in a manner a native English speaker would never do, that’s probably AI. Look out for “generic sounding” writing, that discusses general topics when addressing specific items. Look for factual errors, AI was trained on internet content, and we know how much of that is false.
– What alternatives do you have? Investigate Linux and find a version you trust for your computers. As for smartphones, there are some highly secure models. These use Linux or modified Android operating systems. See this article for more info on secure smartphones, https://vpnoverview.com/privacy/devices/the-best-secure-smartphones-for-privacy/
TRAVEL NEWS
Subsidised holidays for pensioners in Spain as part of the IMSERSO scheme will be delayed by up to three months:
– The Spanish government’s scheme – which has tourist packages up for grabs along the peninsular’s coast, the islands and in inland areas of Spain – has suffered a setback due to a disagreement over the awarding of its contract. This has been sparked by Soltour, Mundiplan and Seniorplan, whose bids were rejected, and is now expected to cause a delay in the implementation of the trips of at least three months. Full article: https://www.surinenglish.com/malaga/hotels-warn-that-start-spains-subsidised-holiday-20230831084509-nt.html
OTHER
Gary Wright, “Dream Weaver” & “Love Is Alive” Singer, Dies at 80:
The singer and keyboardist known for the 1970s synthesizer-driven hits “Dream Weaver” and “Love Is Alive,” has died. He was 80. Wright died Monday at his home in Palos Verdes Estates. The New Jersey native also was a member of the British-based rock band Spooky Tooth.
Wright recorded solo for A&M Records, formed the band Wonderwheel and collaborated with other artists, including playing keyboard on George Harrison’s All Things Must Pass album, released in 1970. In 1973, Spooky Tooth reunited briefly and released the cult classic album “You Broke My Heart So… I Busted Your Jaw”. Wright recorded 10 albums during his career, including The Dream Weaver in 1975, which featured “Dream Weaver” and “Love Is Alive.”
– Wright’s passing came on the tail of two other top musicians of their era. On Sept. 2, “Margaritaville” singer Jimmy Buffett died at 76 and on the same day Wright passed, Steve Harwell, the lead singer of 1990s band Smash Mouth, died of cancer.
Full article: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/music-news/gary-wright-dead-dream-weaver-1235581860/ & Video Link
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Useful Links, Info & Numbers
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:
https://www.surinenglish.com/malaga/updated-daily-these-20220314114157-nt.html
Weekly Markets
Monday: Torrox Costa
Tuesday: Nerja, Salobrena
Wednesday: Rincon de la Victoria, Algarrobo Costa
Thursday: Velez Malaga, Torre del Mar, Frigiliana
Friday: Almunecar, Salobrena, La Herradura- Summers only
Saturday: Competa, Mezquitilla@Algarrobo behind the Sala Ottowa
Sunday: Velez Malaga, Nerja Car Boot
Taxi
Nerja 952 524 519
Torrox: 952 531 030
Frigiliana: 952 533 231
Phone numbers for emergencies
Emergency Services.: 112
National Police: 091
Guardia Civil: 062
Ambulance: 061
Fire Station (Bomberos): 080
Emergency English Help Line: 902 102 112
Local Police
Torrox: 952 539 828
Nerja: 952 521 545
Frigiliana: 952 533 126
Torre del Mar: 952 549 238
Local News in English, The Sur: http://www.surinenglish.com/
Spain National News in English, El Pais: https://elpais.com/elpais/inenglish.html
Local Weather: https://www.accuweather.com/en/es/torre-del-mar/306652/weather-forecast/306652
Bus Info: https://www.alsa.com/en/web/bus/our-destinations/regional
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