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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 ....

Workers first: Agapito confirms commitment by signing an agreement with STyPS

Primero los trabajadores

Martes, 22 de Octubre de 2013 21:41

Agapito ratifica compromiso al firmar convenio con STyPS

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ISLA MUJERES, 22 de octubre.

The main objectives of the Procuraduría Auxiliar de la Defensa del Trabajo en Ciudad Mujeres, is to defend the rights of workers in Ciudad Mujeres, on the mainland.

Cahuameros: In state basketball league

Mayor confirms participation: New Values

Cahuameros, en liga estatal de básquetbol

Martes, 22 de Octubre de 2013 21:35

Edil confirma su participación: Nuevos Valores

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ISLA MUJERES, 22 de octubre.- .

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The Cahuameros of Ciudad Mujeres will play on Saturday at the Convention Center at 8pm, against a team from Cozumel, and there wil be another game on Sunday at noon. The Cahuameros were founders of the state league and have been in existence for nearly 30 years.

Ready for Triathalon: 400 participants have registered

Listo, triatlón de convivencia

Lunes, 21 de Octubre de 2013 23:17

Ya son 400 los participantes debidamente inscritos

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ISLA MUJERES, 21 de octubre.-

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About 400 athletes are expected to participate in the Triathalon "Triatlón de Convivencia Isla Mujeres-Punta Sur 2013" on November 3, when it begins at 10am. The swimming segment will be between the Captain Dulche facility and the Municipal Storm Shelter to Garrafon. (el recorrido a nado se llevará a cabo en el área marítimo que se ubica frente el restaurante-museo Capitán Dulché, a la altura del Refugio Municipal contra Huracanes, rumbo a El Garrafón.)The cycling segment will go from Garrafon at the southern part of the isle to the center part of the isle and take the cross street by Mundaca Hacienda and return to the starting point. The final part of the race will be running which will follow the same route as the cyclers, but will reach the area by the beach Acapulquito, and take a turn through the colonias to the street to Garrafon and return to the starting point. The event is open to people who have competed in other Triathalons, as well as people who have not. This is a local event in Isla Mujeres that is not sanctioned by the Federación Mexicana de Atletismo, and therefore will not affect the athletes rankings.

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Noticias de Quequi......

Noticias de Diario Respuesta...

Navy caught 12 undocumented Cubans

Asegura V Región Naval a 12 balseros

Miércoles 23 de Octubre de 2013 07:08 Jesús Molina DIARIO RESPUESTA The reporter was unable to obtain official information, but unofficially it has been said that 12 undocumented Cubans were caught at sea and turned over to Immigration by the Navy. There is one Cuban at the municipal jail named William Noa Gonazalez, age 47, but the reason for his arrest was not known by the reporter. No Cuban boat was seen at the Naval pier.

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Diario La Verdad

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Worker bitten by snake
Trabajador fue atacado por una serpiente[+] Ver mas

Islander Néstor Pavón was bitten by a snake while working in Felipe Carrillo Puerto and is out of danger now, but his medical care has already exceeded 13,000 pesos. His friends and family have been seeking help with the costs through social networks. He was taken to the General Hospital in Cancun, but was not receiving treatment quickly enough so his father moved him to the Clínica Quirúrgica del Sur, where he was treated and now his health is stable. Nestor Pavon is known for his welding shop in colonia La Gloria. Anyone with donations can call 998 240 18 44 for Carlos Pech or Natanael Gallegos at 9982210513

New VAT will affect fishermen
Nuevo IVA alcanzaría a los pescadores[+] Ver mas

The increase in the VAT (IVA) from 11% to 16% is expected to affect sales of sea products, and fishermen expect a decrease in demand and an increase in prices. They are unhappy about this and wish the authorities would consider some other course of action.

Legal Agency for Workers Rights
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October Events

.In October there are occasional releases of baby turtles that were incubated at the Tortugranja, at dusk on the eastern beaches of Media Luna or Guadalupana. (Last year the last public release was Oct. 7). The Blue Crabs migrate with the full moons, and there are usually organized groups to help them safely across the roads. Watch out for them in Sac Bajo and along the southeastern part of the island. The American holiday of Halloween is observed by the expats & a few candy loving kids, while the whole community observes Day of the Dead on November 1st & 2nd. Special foods are available in the weeks before, and Hanal Pixan altars appear in mid or late October. The Orianid meteor shower due on the 18th & 19th will be affected by light from the full moon.

October is Breast Cancer Month. There are benefits and events by Siempre por Vida.
Oct 1- Día de Arquitectos Architects Day
Oct 2- International Day of Beach & Coastal Clean Up
Oct 4- World Animal Day
Oct 8- 39th Anniversary of Quintana Roo of becoming a Free and Sovereign State
Cancelled due to weatherTuesday, Oct 8 ~~Dusk Media Luna Beach Turtle Release~~
Oct. 8- World Octopus Day
Oct 9- Dia de Pescadors Fishermens Day
Oct. 10 International Mental Health Day
Oct 11 ~5:00p / dusk Rescheduled Turtle Release at Media Luna Beach
Oct 12- Día de la Raza
Oct. 12 11:30pm My Space Disco Benefit for Breast Cancer: Pink Divas Night
Oct 13 Canadian Thanksgiving
Oct 15 Turtle Release
Oct. 17 Naval Wives Breakfast at Naval Club, benefits Naval Hospital
Thursday, Oct. 17 4p-7p Artist Fair at Town Square

Isla Mujeres Artist Fair Thursday, October 17, 4pm-7pm in the square-Hope to see you there for great art, food, and drinks! xo

poster by Sally Margolis

Oct 18 6:13p Full Moon Rise over Caribbean / Sunset ~6:20p
Oct 18 & 19 Orianid Meteor shower (probably not very visible due to the bright moon light)

Día Internacional de la Lucha contra el Cáncer de Mama.
19 de Octubre.

Oct 19- World Food Day Dia Mundial de la Alimentacion
Oct 19- Pink Breakfast Benefit for Breast Cancer Due Torri Restaurante

Oct 19- 5p March Against Breast Cancer starts at Posada Beach/Monument to the Fisherman & ends at the Truguena monument at the east Malecon. Participants are asked to wear something pink and carry signs supporting the cause & in support of the people with this disease.
Oct 19 Full moon rise 6:57
The Blue crabs are out migrating at night this month, due to the full moon...Don't Smash Them!! Slow down in Sac Bajo and at the south-east end. (The graphic I found is from when they were on the streets due to rain)

Oct 20-29 Hanal Pixan Altar Contest
Oct 20 Moon Rise 7:42p
Oct 21 TURTLE RELEASE 5:30p Guadalupana Beach. BYOBowl, bucket, or other container.
Oct 21 Moon Rise 8:28p
Oct 21 Ramon Bravo's Birthday
Oct 21-22 Anniversary of Hurricane Wilma when Isla Mujeres broke the Northern Hemisphere's and Western Hemisphere's 24-hour rainfall record with 64 inches in 2005.
Oct 23 Dia del Medico,
Oct 24 United Nations Day (last year children marched, wearing white)
October 27 Time Change
Oct 31 Noche de Brujas/Halloween
Here is a list of events in the Maya Riviera area LINK.
Here is a LINK to an article I wrote about Hanal Pixan
HERE is the article I wrote about Day of the Dead in Isla Mujeres.

Last year in October....
The 5th annual Environmental Culture week had workshops Oct 8-10 (Semana de la cultura Ambiental)
The 7th annual Caribbean Mayan Cultural Festival was Oct 20-24 (There was also a 2nd annual statewide Caribbean Mayan Cultural Fest last year in early November)
The Ramon Bravo Underwater Photography Contest was cancelled. Oct 20-22

The Artist's fair will be the third Thursday in October due to the change of government & will resume being the first Thursday in November. Oct. 17th, Town Square 4-7p.

You are invited by Por Siempre Viva for a grand night of terror at a Halloween fest to fight breast cancer...

Por Siempre Viva

Por Siempre Vivay la discoteca Vive Tus Sentidos Vive Tus Sentidos Love te invitan a su Gran noche del terror, Fiesta de Halloween 2013 a beneficio de la lucha contra el cáncer, no te la puedes perder, asiste disfrazado, habrán concursos y muy buen ambiente.

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Come out and join us for our annual Day of the dead party on November 1st. We will have live music, beer and drink specials, an all you can eat Mexican buffet for $150 pesos, costume contests and games. Make your reservations today to ensure the best seats! - www.casasuenos.com

See Live Music schedule at top of page for Live music during low season. Fayne's is closed in early October. Some gigs are more intermittent during October & can be prone to weather cancellations.

John Cain's schedule
Tuesday solo from 8 to 10 pm at Cafe Del Mar, lovely spot on the beach across from Jax,
Wednesday with The Sol Rockers at Bally Hoo Restaurant from 7 to 930, come support this great venue, relaxing vibe and good food!
Friday solo at Iguana Bar Marina Paraiso Isla Mujeres from 7 to 9 and
Saturday at The Sunset Grill, solo from 7 to 9 pm. They offer 2x1 special from 6 to 10 pm on all wine by glass or bottle.

A TODOS NUESTROS CLIENTES Y AMIGOS, LES INVITAMOS SABADO Y DOMINGO A DISFRUTAR LBS!! MUSICA VIVA!!!!

A TODOS NUESTROS CLIENTES Y AMIGOS, LES INVITAMOS SABADO Y DOMINGO A DISFRUTAR LBS!! MUSICA VIVA!!!!

Banda Sin Nombre at Chuuk Kay 3:30p Sat & Sun

Iguana's has been having Caribbean-Tropical music on Saturdays & Sundays starting around 6, and Fenix has salsa on Sundays. The Sol Rockers play at Bahia Tortuga on Sunday evenings.

At Poc Na Nov 24 8p..Fidel Nada Full Band

On the internet in the past 24 hours...

This morning, while I was at the Cruz Roja jabbin' people's fingers, I missed out on seeing a croc swim up the east coast, with boats in pursuit, according our Neighbours, and others, on Facebook.. It went up the east coast & was caught up by the naval base. They took it to Mundaca Hacienda.