Hola, Todos –Ā
This has nothing to do with translations, but for you believers in superfoods, I saw kale in the Don Bosco Supermaxi today. Ā It was close to the lettuce section and it was labeled kale. Ā There was also ruibarbo (rhubarb) for you who prefer to believe in pie.
Pagina cultural –Ā
Arte – “Protesta contra el Femicidio” (Protest against femicide) will be presented this Fri at 9:00 in the patio of the U of Cuenca library.
MĆŗsica – RepĆŗblica Sur will present un espectĆ”culo de mĆŗsica (by now youĀ“re mumbling, OK so what do these words of the day mean? Ā A show/spectacle of music) tomorrow at 19:00.
Concierto – a second season of Las Sesiones Pumapungo is this Fri. at 19:00 with the concert “El Raiz” (The Root), a fusion of folklore and contemporary.
Articles about –Ā
More about dirt houses with the recipe for adobe blocks – to every 5 caretillas (wheelbarrows) full of dirt, have 3 of sand and enough water to make the mix. Ā (And thatĀ“s where you separate the journeymen from the apprentices. Ā A journeyman can look at the pile heĀ“s got – if itĀ“s wet, dry, weedy, etc. – and throw in just the right amount of water.)
A book presentation today at 19:00 in the Museo de las Conceptas. Ā Claudio Malo GonzĆ”lez wrote “En torno a la condición humana.” Ā (About the human condition)
An art show, “Animales” opened today at 19:00 in the Salón del Pueblo “EfraĆn Jara Idrovo” in the Casa de la Cultura. Ā The theme for Eduardo Segovia, Sally Marr and Peter Dudar is the protection of animals.
An ad – forĀ a cheesemaking class by Salinerito. Ā Call 07 403 6505, 07 404 3177, (Claro) 098 951 4909, 098 262 0161, (Movi) 099 266 1686, or go to corcasure2009@hotmail.com. Ā The first workshop is on 21 y 22/11 at the Colegio AgronómicoĀ Salesiano in Paute and the 2nd is on 28 y 29/11 at Salinas de BolĆvar. You get an international certification for 40 hours.
Otras cosas –
Titular – Apremio ante presencia de El NiƱo (Pressure before presence of El NiƱo) Ā In Molleturo, there are a couple of bridges that could collapse with rising rivers, and a section of the RĆo Jagua has been diverted so it can be dredged. Ā (The photo with the article shows an empty river – looks like the LA River without the concrete sides. All the rocks are gone from the bottom. Ā You think maybe the rocks protected the riverbed and banks from being scoured out and maybe they helped slow the water a little?)
Fireworks – confiscated fireworks were blown up by the military. Two of the 3 soldiers that are in the photo are taking pictures on their phones. Ā (They probably could have invited the public and charged admission – they could charge extraĀ to push the button.)
Presidents Correa – and Maduro attended the 4th Summit of the Heads of State of South America and the Arab Countries in Riad, Saudi Arabia. Ā The two discussed oil prices with the other oil producing states such as Saudi Arabia which do not want to decrease production as a way of increasing prices. Ā (That would be detrimental to the national security of the US and another reason to bomb more Middle Eastern countries. Ā The Saudis are only friends as long as theyĀ“re supplying cheap oil.)
A traffic safety campaign – started yesterday in El Centro urging people to respect traffic signals to help prevent accidents. Yesterday youth groups had signs saying “Usa el paso cebra.” Ā If you saw them and dismissed them, they said “Use the zebra crossing.” Ā (ItĀ“s not just drivers who are inconsiderate. Ā Look at all the pedestrians crossing against lights and in the middle of the block.)
Water rates to rise – the first 50% of the rate increase was in effect from May to Oct. The second 50% will show up next month and apply to Nov. consumption. Ā (Think about it this way – isnĀ“t the best water in S. America worth paying for? Ā You Ā donĀ“t have to boil your water before drinking or cooking with it, it isnĀ“t full of chemicals and it doesnĀ“t come out brown when you turn on the tap.)
ETAPA – is planning water, sewer and sanitary services for 2050 when Cuenca is projected to have a population of 1,300,000. Ā It is asking CAF (Corporación Andina de Fomento – Andean Development Corporation) for financing for the planning studies.
Guns – if you have a legal gun, you need to apply for or renew that permission by 31/12. Ā Having an illegal gun can get you 6-12 mo., and carrying an illegal gun can get you 3-5 years. Ā Licenses are good for 5 years. Ā This only applies to imported weapons. Go to the webside for controlarmas.ddffaa.mi.lec or to the an Arms Control center which is at the 3d Division Army Tarqui. Ā (It seems like licenses are issued by the armed forces and I bet getting a visa is a piece of cake compared to getting a gun license – plus youĀ“ll have to do it in Spanish.)
Internacional –
Peru – plans to export electricity to neighboring countries from its solar plant in the south of the country. – President Humala has an 84.6% disapproval rating. Ā (I guess no oneĀ“s pushing a constitutional amendment so he can run again.)
Colombia– the leader of FARC ordered the suspension of weapons purchases to cool down the conflict.
China – (I know, not Latin America but itĀ“s interesting.) Ā China is expecting that the “Dia del Soltero” (Singles Day) sales will set a world record for one day sales. Ā (So it is now patriotic to go shopping in a Communist country? Ā Who would have ever thought. Ā And werenĀ“t we told in the US to go shopping after some disaster – that it would be the patriotic thing to do?) Ā On line shopping site Alibaba created Singles Day in 2009. Ā (They rubbed the lamp and wished for a blockbuster shopping event – bigger than Christmas and ValentineĀ“s, MotherĀ“s, FatherĀ“s, and SecretaryĀ“s Days.)
And thatĀ“s all for today so Hasta MaƱana –
Jeanne