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The "Morning Edition" has translated headlines & newspaper photos. This Afternoon Edition has translations of the articles, Daily Events & Live Music Schedules & the "Around the Internet in the Past 24 Hours" section including photos & info from individuals & local businesses ....Daily In Isla Mujeres. There are always links to the original articles in Spanish.

Noticias de Diario de Quintana Roo ....

Austere festival for the Virgin of Caridad del Cobre: Lack of resources

Austera será la fiesta de la Virgen de la Caridad del Cobre

Domingo, 25 de Agosto de 2013 22:24

A falta de recursos de autoridades y pescadores para enfrentar gastos

Jennifer AGUILERA

ISLA MUJERES, 25 de agosto.-The annual procession of the fishermen taking the icon of the Virgin of Caridad del Cobre to Isla Contoy is scheduled for Saturday, September 7th. It will begin at the Church of Immaculate Conception on the town square at 8am and depart at 8:30. Mass will be celebrated on Isla Contoy, and the return to the island is expected at 3pm. The city is in a difficult economic situation and may not be able to supply 50 liters of gasoline. The organizing committee is working out the logistics to transport around a thousand parishioners, and the tourists, as well as the Virgin, canopies, sound system, chairs, food, beers, sodas. There is also the question of disembarking to consider since there is not pier; therefore a larger boat, like those that carry 500 people, would mean people would have to wade/swim about 100 meters. They decided to use two older boats of 120 passengers.

Tvisla Mujeres

Noticias de El Quintanarroense
by Ovidio Lopez

Rafael Benito Burgos Sabido: The native .

Rafael Benito Burgos Sabido, el nativo

Noticias de Quequi......

School lacks teacher

Educación

Padres esperan que lleguen los maestros
Cesar Mendoz Santana school still lacks a teacher, as do two schools on the mainland. Children are still having classes.

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Noticias de Diario Respuesta...

Beneficial day for thousands of families

Beneficia jornada a miles de familias

Domingo 25 de Agosto de 2013 14:51 Jesús Molina DIARIO RESPUESTA

In colonia la Gloria, 340 families exchanged two tons of recyclable trash for foods, fruits, and vegetables, and free haircuts were provided. There was an "Area of Knowledge" for children to learn about caring for the environment. Thousands of residents of other townships benefited from this state program also.

Inició ciclo escolar sin contratiempos

Domingo 25 de Agosto de 2013 14:50 Jesús Molina DIARIO RESPUESTA

There have been no incidents and enrollment increased by 25 percent from 3000 to 4200 students. The reporter visited four primary schools and found no problems, and only one parent approached and complained about the 200 peso fee.
SIPSE

Diario La Verdad

por esto

Home and occupant consumed by fire
Calcinado al quemarse su vivienda. [+] Ver mas

A small shack-like home (un palapa de carton) was rapidly consumed by flames on Saturday night around 7:30 pm, causing the death of fifty year old José Germán Pacheco Caamal. It is alleged that he was under the influence of alcohol, and presumed that the fire was accidental and caused by an electrical short. The home is located on Hidalgo avenue, block 11, lot 10. There is an investigation and the body was taken to SEMEFO, the medical examiner. (That is at the south end, near Casa Sirena and the Baptist church)

Few visit the beaches
Pocos bañistas en las playas +] Ver mas

Por Esto reports there were only about 150 people at North Beach, and about 70 at the Posada beach. Restaurants are only at 30 percent capacity. We were at Fenix Sunday afternoon, and the bar and nearby tables were full of people eating & drinking, and the dance floor and beach were also full of people. Then we went to hear the band at Iguana's and they had a good crowd also.

Fishermen seek other jobs
Pescadores se refugian en otros oficios[+] Ver mas

With summer vacation over, demand for lobster in the restaurants has decreased, and the fishermen are finding other jobs such as carpenter, painting, electrical, and other temporary work. One man said, "Fortunately, as fishermen, we can go out to get something to eat, but we have many other costs such as fuel, electricity, school, water, and other family expenses." He regrets that the financial problems of the city meant the final payment to the fishermen was not made, and he hopes the next administration continues the assistance program.

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Fine dining a few steps away at Da Luisa or try the traditional neighborhood eateries a couple blocks farther. Stroll five minutes down the coastal sidewalk to Mango Cafe or Monchi's,shop at Chedraui or visit restaurants, bars, & beach clubs; minutes away by bike or on foot. Our guests recommend the Yoga classes a couple villas away at hotelito Casa Ixchel. Fresh juice, produce & tortillas a few blocks away in the village, as well as a pharmacy and variety of other stores and small local restaurants

Sept. 30 Change of Municipal Government

Critter events...
It is currently the season for swimming with the whale sharks, and turtles are mating offshore & nesting on the eastern beaches. The mating is visible by day, especially off Punta Sur, the South Point. The nesting happens in the wee hours, and there are Tortugranja personnel, volunteers, and Naval staff monitoring the beaches to prevent people from disrupting them, and to gather and transport the eggs for incubation.
   By far, most of the turtles nesting in Isla Mujeres are Green turtles (called Blancas in Spanish), and the second most common are the huge Loggerheads, and there are some Hawksbills. The Green turtles take ~60 days to hatch and are held in the water tanks at the Tortugranja until the hatchlings are released by the public at events at dusk on Media Luna or Guadalupana. These events will occur periodically until early October and are usually announced a day or two in advance. They are rescheduled if the sea is rough.
    Lately there have been many rays, in addition to many whale sharks. From MVC, we have been seeing dolphins from the balcony, and some large fish while snorkeling offshore. Lotsa mama turtles visiting our beach lately!
There are small red crabs that migrate to & from the sea in July-August, watch out for them at night on the coastal road at the southeastern part of the isle.
Lobster season began July 1 and continues until the end of February.

Live Music Tonight
EARLY
Casa de los Suenos LINKwebsite LINKfb 4-7 Banda Sin Nombre
Sunset Grill Playa Norte LINK   Dusk    Vocalist & Keyboard

~8p
Cafe del Mar 8-10 John Cain    LINK LINK
El Patio/ComoNo (rooftop) LINK 8:30 - 11 - La Guera & Willys Blues
Fayne's:   LINK    8:00-10:00-Raul Alexis
Ocean Blues & Sassy Jazz LINK- 8 - 10

LATE
Fayne's LINk
Poc Na ? Link
Tres Mentiras ? LINK
La Catrina ? LINK LINK

John Cain's schedule is
Tuesday- Cafe Del Mar, 8-10, solo guitar & vocals
Wednesday- Bally Hoo, 7-9, Sol Rockers band
Friday- Iguana Bar-7-9, solo guitar & vocals
Sunday- Bahia Tortuga- 7-9, Sol Rockers band

On the internet in the past 24 hours...

Tony Garcia Good morning looks today on isla. Finally. Excellent weather

Karen Rosenberg uploaded a file in the group Isla Mujeres Community Information Board.

Adding to the discussion on needed medical supplies on Isla: I am attaching the proposal I wrote about the high rate of diabetes in the Mayan Community. We are doing a Diabetes Clinic the week of October 20 at the Cruz Roja Isla Mujeres and are looking for donations of strips for the Contour, Contour Next and OneTouch Ultra Mini. Please PM me or email me at kfrlisw@gmail.com and if you mail me supplies, I will bring them down. If you are going to Isla, you can bring them to Kathy Ennis. We will accept donations to buy strips from amazon also.

Cruz Roja Isla Mujeres

WISH LIST :
• BLOOD PRESSURE CUFF
• STETHOSCOPES
• MYLAR BLANKETS
• DRESSINGS
• BANDAIDS
• GAUZE
• IODINE SWABS
• ALCOHOL PREP PADS
• SYRINGES 3/5/10
• VITAL SING PORTABLE MONITOR
• GLUCOMETER
• IV CATHETERS
• IV SETS
• EPI PEN
• ADHESIVE TAPE
• BANDAGE
• BVM BAGS ADULTS AND PEDIATRICS
• SUPRA GLOTIC MASKS
• AIR WAY SETS
• OXYGEN TANKS
• PULSE OXIMETER PORTABLE MONITOR
• CAPNOGRAFH MONITOR
• NASO PHARYGEAL SETS
• CERVICAL COLLAR ADULT AND PEDIATRIC
• SCISSORS
• SUTURE KITS
• AMBULANCE

Hotel Posada Del Mar

Isla Mujeres. — at Hotel Posada del Mar.

Sunrise at MVC B&B by Diane White Daniel

Just another gorgeous Isla Mujeres morning! — in Isla Mujeres.

Agapito Magaña Sanchez

Sigamos trabajando por Isla Mujeres, Todos Somos Isla.

In response to their clients, Bufalo is now open until 1am, with only To Go service after midnight. They will be open seven days a week for the next two weeks. They open at 5pm. Downtown Salina Chica, on Main street.