In Isla Mujeres Daily News Thursday, July 18 The Afternoon Edition

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This Afternoon Edition has translated articles, events, & original photos with the "Around the Internet in the Past 24 Hours" section.
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  If  there is a headline, but no translation,  the information was probably already translated recently.

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Noticias de Diario de Quintana Roo ....

Police equipment delivered to Public Security  
Officers are encouraged to value the received equipment

Entrega Edil equipamiento policial a Seguridad Pública

Miércoles, 17 de Julio de 2013 20:48

Exhortan a los elementos a valorar equipo recibido

Manuel VALDEZ

ISLA MUJERES, 17 de julio.-

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 With resources of 200,000 pesos from Ramo General 33 for FORTAMUM (Fund for Strengthening Municipalities), the Mayor was able to deliver 4 motorcycles and equipment for a Tactical Team to the officers of the Isla Mujeres police force (Seguridad Pública y Tránsito).The Mayor said the equipment is intended to safeguard the population and prevent the commission of crimes. The Police Chief, Leo Ortiz Mendoza said these motorcycles will be able to go on secondary and tertiary roads where normal vehicles cannot operate due to surface conditions.  There is tactical equipment for 14 officers, including ballistic helmets, goggles, and tactical gloves, with elbow and knee pads. The Mayor urged the officers to respect human rights, and to be loyal to the law.  The cost for the mortocycles was 166,012 pesos, and the tactical equipment cost 83,988 pesos.

 Tvisla Mujeres

State Government will  invest 160 million pesos in improving educational infrastructure. . Gov. Borge announced an 80 million peso investment is basic municipal services in Quintana Roo.

Dispondrá Gobierno del Estado 160 mdp para mejorar infraestructura educativa de ‪#‎Qroo‬ http://t.co/PXLr5tb97R

http://www.tvislamujeres.com.mx/noticias-del-dia/anuncia-betoborge-inversion-de-80-mdp-para-suministrar-servicios-basicos-a-municipios-de-qroo/

Noticias de El Quintanarroense

  
by Ovidio Lopez (4)

Equipment delivered

Entregan equipo .

Complaints about low water pressure

Denuncian baja presión de agua

Session suspended for council members

Suspenden sesión por regidores

Most of the City Council members did not attend a meeting on Tuesday because the advance notification procedure did not take place and they were unaware of the content of the program for the government changeover. The meeting between the Mayor and the Mayor elect that was to follow on Wednesday was cancelled. The meeting of Council members has been rescheduled for Thursday at 10am. Councilman Julio Osorio said the lack of attendance was not an attempt to pressure the mayor regarding payment of salary bonuses, and was due to the lack of notification and lack of awareness about content.

Prepare simulation of transition

Preparan simulacro de transición

Noticias de  Quequi......

Aguakan assurances:  Operating at 100%

• SERVICIOS

  Asegura Aguakan que opera al 100%

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  The manager of Aguakan denied that there is any problem or that there is work going on in the hydraulic system that is reducing pressure in the pipes of customers in Isla Mujeres.  He said they are operating at 100 percent, and providing assistance this holiday season by having water pumping at each one of the strategic points of the isle.
      "We have personally reviewed this, and the water is flowing with good pressure. If there are some cases where it is not reaching the second or third story, then this is some other, individual problem."  He extended an invitation to each of the users to report their problem so they can verify the complaint, because otherwise it will be impossible to determine the cause.
        The local office manager emphasized that service is guaranteed throughout the island and more so now during the holiday season.   Regarding the amount of pressure currently in the pipes, he said there is more than a kilogram of pressure and to increase it could damage pipes. 

  Turismo

  Tourism Activities Rebound 

  Repunta actividad turística

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  Por Carlos Gasca.- Merchants are reporting slight improvements in sales & there are increasing numbers of domestic tourists visiting the isle, with increasing numbers of ferry crossings, and economic benefits to islander businesses.
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Noticias de Diario Respuesta...

Planning effective, orderly  transition

Planean efectuar una transición ordenada

Miércoles 17 de Julio de 2013 11:33 Jesús Molina DIARIO RESPUESTA

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With rainfall, mosquitoes proliferate 

Proliferan los mosquitos con caída de las lluvias

Miércoles 17 de Julio de 2013 11:33 Jesús Molina DIARIO RESPUESTA   With increased rainfall, mosquitoes proliferate, so the Vector's department is spraying the island, and were out yesterday morning (Tuesday) downtown, as well as in the colonias such as  La Gloria, Cañotal, Miraflores, Salina Chica, and Salina Grande, among others. The residents of Sac Bajo and Punta Sur are requesting more attention becuase they have more vegetation and the mosquitoes are a problem day and night. There has been no increase in the number of cases of dengue in Isla Mujeres. 

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Seeking an operator for the boat ambulance

Solicitan operar la ambulancia marítima

Miércoles 17 de Julio de 2013 11:33 Jesús Molina DIARIO RESPUESTA  Islanders want the governor to fulfill his promise to provide ambulance service between Isla Mujeres and Cancun, noting the difficulties involved with crossing while in medical need and of having to wait and possibly losing precious moments to save a life. The boat ambulance has been provided and remains tied up at the Lima pier. The election caused interruptions, and now it is hoped the Governor can  follow through and bring this service into operation quickly.

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Booming holiday season

En auge temporada vacacional

Miércoles 17 de Julio de 2013 11:20 Jesús Molina DIARIO RESPUESTA According to figures from the Director of Tourism, the Hotels Association of Isla Mujeres (HIM) members are reporting an occupancy rate of 46 percent while the others are reporting 52 percent, giving an overall occupancy rate of 52 percent, with most of these locations being downtown. On the weekends occupancy can go up by ~15 percent. Rivers of people are arriving on the ferries and via tours, and you can see them wandering in search of a place to eat or shop. 

  
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Equipment for the police of Isla Mujeres

Municipios | Ayer, 23:18 HrsEquipan a la policía de Isla MujeresSecretaries receive an economic bonus on their day

Municipios | Ayer, 21:12 HrsReciben secretarias bono económico en su día.

 As part of their union work agreement, City secretaries are given the day off and a bonus, which includes 91 women working in Isla Mujeres, Punta Sam, and Ciudad Mujeres. The Mayor congratulated all the women and said they work every day providing services that are fundamental to the operation of the city and its municipal government. 
 


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Work of Council members affected
Regidores condicionan su trabajo+] Ver mas

Equipment for patrolling the 'vanguard' (front lines)

Habrá patrullaje de vanguardia+] Ver mas

Golf Cart Runs Wild

Carrito de golf se desboca+] Ver mas

Foreign tourists Jason and Ross Schneid were uninjured when they lost control of their golf cart and ran into a parked truck yesterday. The accident occurred around 2:30 pm when they were on the main street of Rueda Medina, in front of the Naval base. There was minor damage to both the cart, which was #18 from GoMar, and the red Dakota truck.. The tourists were frightened, so witnesses called Red Cross paramedics, who arrived immediately. The foreigners were unhurt. Staff from the rental shop arrived, as well as the police, who reviewed everyone's documentation and moved the vehicles to the impound yard while responsibilities and settlements between the victims are being determined. When you rent a golf cart with insurance, that insurance is generally for liability, so therefore addresses damages caused to other parties, and not damages to your cart.

Bus tours arriving

Llegando el turismo de circuito [+] Ver mas

The president of the Chamber of Commerce, Juan Carrillo says with the summer holidays, the number of tourists arriving in Isla Mujeres has increased by 30 percent. He said those benefiting the most are the souvenir shops and boaters. He said the restaurants don't benefit when people are on all inclusive packages. He commented about the economic benefits of bus tours, which are characterized by having patrons who bring their whole families. He said they usually travel for 5 to 7 days, visiting different locations such as Chichen Itza, Playa del Carmen, Bacalar, and Isla Mujeres.



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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

Sunrise this morning from MVC B&B

Upcoming Events
 
Saturday, July 20  9am Children's fishing tournament Weigh in-1pm
Saturday, July 20 Reggae Party at Fenix...details below
Saturday, July 20  Argentine Band at Poc Na...details below

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 the hatchlings are released by the public at events at dusk on Media Luna or Guadalupana beaches. The releases usually start around the end of July & are held periodically until early October.
    Lately the water has been very calm and there have been many manta rays, with many swimming upside down, in addition to many whale sharks. Offshore from MVC, we have been seeing dolphins & turtles from the balcony, and lotsa big fish while snorkeling. 
 There are small red crabs that migrate to & from the sea in July, 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.

The Super full moon will be rising over the Caribbean at ~6:30 on Sunday and about an hour later nightly link

More information on how to spot them: http://bit.ly/14WZNjp

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Breakfast near MaraVilla Caribe Bed & Beach!!

Ibette de Alcocer

Open at 8 am from Friday, July 19!

In Bufalo, We have breakfast! from Friday July 19th! only seasonal!. We will have the special of  magnificent Bagels and waffles! do not miss it!
En Bufalo ya tenemos desayunos!! a partir del viernes 19 de julio!! solo por temporadas! aprovecha!! Tendremos el special de las Bagels y los magníficos waffles!! no te lo pierdas!

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  Ronda  Yipeee! Mis huespedes encantan su desayunos...y todos sus comidas! Breakfast again! My guests really like her breakfasts...and her food in general! Folks from all over the US, Canada, Europe, & even Japan!

Bufalo

Telefonos de BUFALO!! 2 74 70 03 y 99 81 86 32 42.

But if you see that I'm connected You can send me message through my personal site Ibette de Alcocer! I am at your service from Tuesday to Sunday, from 2 pm to 12 pm...

Ibette de Alcocer shared a photo.

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Jul Isla Please help us find Holly. She is a beige chihuahua with white marks on her nose. She was lost in the Gloria. She is sick and doesn't know how to survive in the street. 
9992785950 GRACIAS!!!

Por favor ayúdenos a encontrar a mi perrita

Diane White Daniel

One more from this (yesterday/Weds) morning. Thanks again Ronda and Bruce for sharing your wonderful home with us! — with David Daniel 

Tony Garcia added a new photo.

Good. Morning. Looks another excellent day. And also we have clients to go on combo tour.

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Poc-Na Hostel via Charango Producciones SATURDAY!

KAPANGA EN ISLA MUJERES 2013

That link above is  20 secs of them inviting you to the show in Isla Mujeres & encouraging folks to take the ferry ride over...below is a video of their music.
 Kapanga from Argentina, will be playing at Poc Na Saturday July 20 8pm

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Jul Isla

One Love - Reggae Beach Party

Saturday at 12:00pm

Fenix Lounge in Isla Mujeres

Its Summer Time, and what better time to enjoy Sol! We´ll be soaking up the Sun and Grooving to Funky Reggae Music all day on Saturday with the band Tropical Groove & DJ Cricket and our friends from SOL will be here with special promotions, games and prizes for the whole family!

Don´t miss Fabio´s performance during dinner from 8-10 and
Late-Night: Dj Mandrak - Electronic Dance Party & Fire Show till 2 am!

From last weekend:  Fenix Lounge   13 July 2013 — Corona Beach Party - Isla Art Expo - Cooking with Corona! (64 photos)

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Eileen Regn   Mighty Mo he's lookin good . This is the little guy we found with maggots in his toes. He is a sweetie too, given the fact that I have had to mess with him everyday 2, 3 times a day. Shampoo, creams, meds. He never seem to mind it. He likes being held, but he has a playfull grear too.

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The mayor, Hugo Sánchez Montalvo and collaborators of the City of Isla Mujeres, congratulate secretaries in their day, especially those who  strive to do  a great job every day at city hall, and at the offices of the agencies of :  DIF System, Social and Economic Development , Public Safety and City workers at Ciudad Mujeres.
El presidente municipal, Hugo Sánchez Montalvo y los colaboradores del Ayuntamiento de Isla Mujeres, felicitan a las secretarias en su día, especialmente a las que cada día empeñan una excelente labor en el palacio municipal, en las oficinas del sistema DIF, Desarrollo Social y Económico, Seguridad Pública y a las trabajadoras de Ciudad Mujeres.

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Tony Garcia  Today was great weather and lots fun,on whale sharks combo.

This is a video on Tony's page  Tony Garcia

This is a video on his page  Tony Garcia

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From Casa Havana Paladar on south Juarez near the naval base & la Lomita

Victor Manuel Cervera Cervera shared Soledad Cicero's photo.  vaca frita...............................

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Photos from yesterday morning  before sunrise at MVC

Sally Margolis....Woooow! This morning a mama turtle arrived to the reception party site, MaraVilla Caribe/Casa Verde!!!...She came a few days too early for the party! ♥ 

(We're havin a wedding at MVC B&B this weekend. The mama turtles are arriving most nights lately, but usually they leave before it gets light & don't go up the paseo. Photos by Diane Daniel)

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Ayuntamiento De Isla Mujeres shared a link.

RECONOCE GOBIERNO MUNICIPAL A SECRETARIAS

www.islamujeres.gob.mx

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Last fall, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) helped to sponsor the Ocean Conservancy’s 2012 International Coastal Cleanup. Over 550,000 volunteers collected 10,000,000 lbs (4,540,000 kg) of refuse. This graphic represents the top 10 collected items.More info: http://bit.ly/1bJ5s02  Image via: Ocean Conservancy

Isla Mujeres

Come and enjoy the endless romance between the sea and the sand...
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Disfruta de este romance eterno entre el mar y la playa...

 

cancunmap.com shared Cancun Travel's photo.No travel warnings fro Cancun & Riviera Maya!#‎cancun‬#rivieramaya

No Travel Warning For Cancun & Riviera Maya: U.S. State Dept ->http://bit.ly/12GDiiV

Susan BienvenuIsla Mujeres Scholarship GroupHola a todos. I just posted a picture of Fabi, who is attending high school here in Isla mujeres. One of her sponsors had to stop this year and we are needing a sponsor for Fabi's high school costs for the year. We need someone who can contribute $25.00/month for the year, preferably in one payment of $300.00.her older sister, Sugely, just graduated from college after going through the scholarship program. Fabiola is a wonderful person and student. Her family is very special and have become part of my family after the seven years that we have been involved. Knowing them and being part of their lives has been one of the greatest gifts that we have known and makes our trips to Isla even more meaningful and special.If anyone is interested, please email me at Santafesuzy2@gmail.com.Gracias and thank you

Isla Animals

Daily Update: I love this girl. She lives in the Guatalupana. She’s tied up 24/7 but she’s well fed and we had her spayed and we go by all the time and give her tons of loving. This picture is the best. I’m actually cleaning her ears. Look at her face, doesn’t she look like she’s in heaven. These dogs are amazing. She greets us with a total body wag and loves everything that we do for her. Doug and Eileen built her a better dog shelter and we make sure that she gets tick and flea meds, de-worming and most things that she needs. I say most because what she needs more than anything is some “free” time. I’m heading back to Mexico on Monday and can’t wait to visit her. I’m sure she’ll need another ear cleaning by now. I’m also sure that the neighbors think that we’re crazy - cleaning someone else’s dogs ears? I’m also taking a suitcase full of supplies down. Wow, the sorting has begun. I swear I spend my life sorting and counting. The supplies that are donated to Isla Animals make a huge difference.

Potential To Radically Reduce Dengue Worldwide
Last month, results were released from research done in Brazil that reduced the population of the mosquito that causes dengue by 96%.  This was done by releasing sterilized male mosquitoes. The company behind it, Moscamed, is starting more trials this month. Read more about it HERE. Photo by CDC



 "Time Lapse" of Playa Norte Webcam:  LINK  

  Playa Norte now in real time in Isla Mujeres   

The Early Edition has headlines & newspaper photographs.
This Afternoon Edition has translated articles, events, & original photos with the "Around the Internet in the Past 24 Hours" section.
 There are always links to the original articles.
  If  there is a headline, but no translation,  the information was probably already translated recently.

. Check out our Restaurant Guide...with Delivery numbers, Menus, & Today's Special Deals...HERE!

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