In Isla Mujeres Daily News Thursday, November 21 The Afternoon Edition

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The "Morning Edition" has translated headlines &  newspaper photos. This Afternoon Edition has  translations of the news articles,  Daily Events, the Live Music Schedule  & 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.

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  Noticias de Diario de Quintana Roo ....

Gallant Revolutionary Parade presided over by Mayor

Gallardía y marcialidad

Miércoles, 20 de Noviembre de 2013 23:21

Se ponen de manifiesto en desfile revolucionario, presidido por Agapito

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ISLA MUJERES, 20 de noviembre.

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Patriotism and enthusiasm marked the colorful and festive parade in Isla Mujeres that celebrated the 103rd anniversary of the Revolutionary actions of Mexico.  The Mayor oversaw the parade and the children performed synchronized routines that delighted the officials and the public, which included tourists as well as residents.  The ~2000 participants included the following schools and organizations:
 Preescolares (5 kindergarten-preschools): Isla Mujeres, Tláloc, María Enriqueta Camarillo, Francisco Hernández de Córdoba & Jean Piaget.
Primarias (3 Primary schools): Julio Sauri, César Mendoza Santana, Andrés Quintana Roo.
 La escuela secundaria (the Middle school) “Benito Juárez”,
el Colegio de Bachilleres (the high school,
 el Inapam (Senior Citizens), personal del Ayuntamiento (the City), clubes de fútbol (soccer teams), béisbol infantil, tae kwan do, volibol infantil (children's baseball, volleyball, & tae kwan do), club Marlín de Básquetbol femenil (women's basketball), la Armada de México (the Navy), la delegación local de la Cruz Roja Mexicana (Mx Red Cross) y la Asociación de Charros. (Horse riders assn)

 

Mayor with revolutionary form of governing:  Meetings with public

Edil revoluciona la forma de gobernar

Miércoles, 20 de Noviembre de 2013 23:16

Con audiencias públicas

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 The Mayor initiated meetings in the Council room to hear the concerns, requests, and proposals of citizens. In this case, there were residents of colonia La Gloria, who brought up a variety of issues, ranging from personal requests to matters of collective interest. One woman requested use of a location where she had sold souvenirs for years, and there were requests for 'regularization' of property. There were complaints and concerns about vendors who come from Cancun, several job requests, a permission request from a person who wants to make a living singing, a plan concerning a fishing cooperative, a request for medical help for a surgery, and a request for aid to kids at a soccer school. Residents of Isla Blanca and Punta Sam (mainland Isla Mujeres municipality) came to discuss various issues, including advertising on the avenue. The reporter anticipates there will be a timely and efficient response. 

Reduced revenue for 2014

Less from property taxes and trash fees

Bajará la recaudación durante 2014

Miércoles, 20 de Noviembre de 2013 23:09

Sobre todo en predial y basura

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The anticipated income from property tax for 2014 is 49, 930, 878 pesos, compared to 2013 it was 70,249,331 pesos.  The  garbage fees in 2013 were estimated at 9,983,000 mil pesos compared to 6,831 mil 511 pesos for the 2014 budget.

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Over 2000 teens and children participate in the November 20th parade in Isla Mujeres

Más de 2 mil jóvenes y niños desfilan este 20 de noviembre en Isla Mujeres http://t.co/w8652CicyK

Noticias de  Quequi......

  Poor participation in breast cancer detection campaign

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  Poca asistencia para detectar cáncer de mama

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  Initially there were 44 women who requested mammograms, but only 32 participated and received the free studies. On Tuesday, Nov. 19,  of the 20 women scheduled, 14 showed up at the facilities in Cancun.  On Wednesday, 17 women went over for there mammograms. (And yes, I am aware that adds up to 31. The lead paragraph says "only 30 women participated" . )
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    Students take day off for parade

  Ayuntamiento

  Organiza desfile y desafía a gobernador

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  It is noted that  the students and teachers had an additional day off on Wednesday, as well as the extended weekend when everyone had Monday off., although this extra day off (Wednesday) was not observed at many schools throughout the state. In Isla Mujeres  there were classes at the high school, Bachilleres, and  some primary schools held regular classes with the intent of making up time lost during the teachers strike.

Noticias de Diario Respuesta...

Impressive Demonstration by Navy

Wednesday November 20, 2013 15:27 DAILY ANSWER Jesus Molina 
There was a simulated capture on land and a rescue a sea being practiced by the Navy, in anticipation of their demonstrations of thses maneuvers on  Día de la Armada, November 23, when the Governor is expected to be in attendance. Their practice at noon Tuesday stunned islanders and tourists when sirens were heard and there was an explosion with purple smoke at the Naval beach area. Military personnel were deploying with firearms from vessels offshore. After blowing open a door, they captured the "criminals" and loaded them into a truck and took them away ("to an unknown location".)  For the sea rescue, there were sailors pretending to be shipwrecked, who were rescued by the Navy, and they practiced maneuvers in the Interceptor speedboats. These activities were overseen by Admiral Juan Ramón Alcalá Pignol.

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Average hotel occupancy of 42% (52%)

Wednesday November 20, 2013 15:27 Jesus Molina 
    The overall occupancy rate was 42 (sic) percent, and reservations for the upcoming month at the HIM Association of Hotels are at 30 percent. The HIM Association of Hotels reported occupancy of 50% while the others reported their occupancy at 46%, giving an overall average of total occupied rooms  at 52 percent. 

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Parade in Isla Mujeres
Aquí sí se hizo el desfile.. [+] Ver mas

An estimated 2000 people attended the parade.

Better tourism promotion needed
Necesario tener mejor promoción turística[+] Ver mas

Hoteliers and restaurateurs have sent a request to state authorities seeking reactivation of the Tourism Promotional Agency, and and asking for increased promotion of the island. It has been learned that there is an intention to bundle Isla Mujeres in with the Tourism Promotional Agency of Cancun, but many Island businesses want their own autonomy as a tourism destination, with the island's own promotional agency. They want promotions that attract overnight visitors, particularly those who stay for more than a week.


Invitation to celebrate Naval Day
Invitan a celebrar el Día de la Armada[+] Ver mas

More that a thousand people are expected to participate in this celebration which will include demonstrations of the interceptor patrols and coastal vessels, and of Naval personnel. The Governor is expected to attend the formal ceremony. This is the first demonstration of this type in Isla Mujeres and is expected to be a great show. It will begin on Saturday at 11am, and is free of charge. The fallen heroes will be remembered, and there will be commemoration of the forming of the Navy to expel Spanish troops who refused to recognize the independence of Mexico.

Bringing in outside seafood
Traen pescados y mariscos de fuera[+] Ver mas

With demand increasing at restaurants and marinas, seafood is being shipped in from Cancun and Progresso on ferries and boats. The Isla fishermen have had low catches and therefore low sales, with recent rains from cold fronts. These outside orders represent a 30 percent loss of business to the Isla Mujeres cooperatives, and some of them do not have seafood in their freezers.

From Por Esto yesterday...
Boat ambulance: Retained
Ambulancia marítima, retenida+] Ver mas

The boat ambulance has been at a workshop in Puerto Juarez for two and a half months, where it was taken to obtain the modification and adaptation required to provide emergency services on board. It has been learned the current delay is associated with a lack of payment by the state government. The boat ambulance was promised a year and a half ago, then delivery was delayed, then there was a lack of medical equipment and required documents for operation,  and for various reasons it has never become operational. The date when it will go into service is unknown.

 

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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

November Calendar of Events .

Nov 1 Dia de los Muertos / All Saints Day
Nov 2 Dia de lost Muertos / All Souls Day
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.

Nov 3 US Time Change / End DST
Nov 7 Art Fair at Town Square  4p-7p
Nov 7 Red Cross Benefit Concert 6:30 Hotel Ixchel Palapa downtown
Nov 8 Last day of Hanal Pixan
Nov 11 US Veteran's Day   Canada Remembrance Day
Nov 12 Postal Worker Appreciation Day in Mexico /
Día de Carteros
Nov 12 Día Nacional del Libro / National Book Day
Nov 13 Health Fair Salina Chica 5pm Blue Dome
Nov 13 Employment fair  9am Town Square
Nov 14 World Diabetes Day
Nov 14 Naval Wives Breakfast 9am (Naval Club, usually).
Date of Caribe Maya Cultural Festival TBA? (Was this w/e in 2011 & 2012)
 Buen Fin Weekend of discounts
Nov 16 International Day of Tolerance
Nov 18 Day off for Revolution Day (date of parade TBA)
Nov 20  Dia de la Revolución//// Parade in morning ~8a?
Nov 23  Día de la Armada de México (Mexican Naval Day) Public exhibition with Rescue simulation  11am

Nov 24 Solemnidad de Cristo Rey (Christ the King Day / El día de Cristo Rey)
Nov 25 Día Internacional de la Eliminación de la Violencia Contra la Mujer
Nov 27 Hanukkah begins
Nov 28  US Thanksgiving holiday
Nov 28 Beginning of Festival for Town Saint through Dec 8: Virgin of Immaculate Conception (exact date TBA)  HERE is an article about the Festival
Nov 30 Hurricane Season Officially Ends


Full Moon on Nov 17. Moonrise over the Caribbean (East) at:
Nov 17  5:21p
Nov 18  6:09p
Nov 19  6:57p
Nov 20 7:47p
Nov 21  8:37p   and ~50 minutess later nightly

  Miguel's playing schedule this week is

 Fayne's BarandGrill  Wednesday through Saturday 10:30pm - 12:00am.

 Saturday Tequileria La Adelita's 12:00am - 2:00am for salsa night. 

 Sunday Bahia Tortuga with the Sol Rockers 7:00pm - 9:00pm

 John Cain's schedule  this week

Tuesday, Cafe Del Mar, solo, 8 to 10 pm

Friday, Bally Hoo Restaurant, solo, 630 to 830 pm

Saturday, The Sunset Grill, solo, 630 to 830 pm

Sunday, Bahia Tortuga, The Sol Rockers, 630 to 900 pm

 

 

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




Fenix Sat 2p Reggae/Cuban sometimes
  Sun 2p Salsa

Fenix Lounge   Domingo Salsa en Vivo con ¡¡Puro Sabor - Salsa Cubana !! :: Sunday Live Salsa with ¡¡Puro Sabor - Salsa Cubana !! + Gratis/FREE Chilpachole Pa' la Cruda! + Tragos/Drinks + SUP & Kayak :: See You There!! / No Falten!! — at Fenix Lounge.

·Iguana's has music on Friday evenings usually   Reggae- Caribbean-Tropical music on Saturdays  & Sundays, Starting around 6. 
The Sol Rockers play at Bahia Tortuga on Sunday evenings. 
You may find live music after 9 or 10 on Hidalgo at Fayne's, La Terraza, or  Comono, and at Poc Na Hostel.

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

On the internet in the past 24 hours...

Tejón greeting!

Marla Bainbridge    You never know what you might see on Isla  ( Here is Marla's dinnertainment link....https://www.facebook.com/dinnertainment  She also has a new Iguana tag app/ game )

Angel: un tejón!

Wesley: Coati?

Angel:  we call it "tejon" in the island... but yes, Coati is the name of it...

Phirelee:  there use to be a lot of those in the old garrafon when i was little :(

Victor Manuel Cervera Cervera:  coati,mayan pizote,tejon...

 

Dianne  I thought they could be very mean too (they bite).

Kathy There are 2 very tame tejons in the jungle over by the new church. They come right up because the kids feed them candy. They do have sharp claws though and I would be careful to not get scratched or bitten by them.

Tiffany  We love Tejons. They are so adorable! We are always looking for them on the South end ever since Julie  told us she has them in her back yards! We have only spotted them once & it was a whole family crossing the road by Casa Musica! It was very exciting for the munchkins!

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Hahaha ...if you're looking for a free fish guide, Laura Mapchick has one on her site...there's a link to her site in the margin, at the Map photo

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At this LINK the photo below is a quick video, of that fish which has Big Blue Wings!

Aqua Adventures Eco Divers Isla Mujeres at Aqua Adventures Eco Divers Isla Mujeres

Wilbert found a flying gurnard in MUSA between the south end and Silent Evolution, with John and Melissa yesterday.

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It Says...Don't forget Bufalo serves breakfasts for 50 pesos from 8:30am to 1p, including eggs any style, fruit and coffee. Also french toast, pancakes or crepes. phone number below...Ibette speaks English. Bufalo is in Salina Chica, the first village south of town on the east (Caribbean/windward) side.

Ibette de AlcocerMerca Isla

NO TE OLVIDES QUE BUFALO YA ESTÁ VENDIENDO DESAYUNOS EN 50 PESOS! de 8:30 am 1 pm. Te incluye huevos al gusto, fruta y café. También hay pan francés, hot cakes o crepas. pedidos al 99 81 86 32 42 Y 2 74 70 03. o mensajes por inbox!

Ibette de Alcocer

DELICIOUS MEXICAN MERENGUES,& THREE MILK (Tres Leches) CAKE & CHAMOY APPLES FOR 10 PESOS! MAKE YOUR ORDERS! FROM 12AM OR I GIVE FREE IF YOU EAT IN BUFALO! 99 81 86 32 42 Y 2 74 70 03 DESSERTS Order NOW!

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Isla Mujeres Artist Fair added 3 new photos to the album Nomada, Womens Co-op.

I would like to introduce Nomada, a small women's coop from a tiny Mayan Village 20 minutes from Merida on the way to Cancun. The women design & create clothing, bags & other handmade items. They have incorporated local skills such as embroidery & lace making on modern designs. Kate Barron, a frequent visitor of the Island & a inn keeper for Casa Sirena will be introducing the Nomada women to the December Artist Fair. We are thrilled to have such talent participate!

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A ten day promotion...Zumba classes / Gym  ...times below, Zumba at the gym for 100p weekly or 200p 15days or 300p monthly. Or Zumba &  Gym for 400p, pay in November. Or just Gym for 300p monthly, open 7a-10p  LINK  


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Sally Margolis got some photos from the parade yesterday as she was dashing to catch the ferry....



 




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Caribe On Canvas   It's not hard to shoot a colorful street shot on Isla. Just about any street you turn on provides the opportunity.

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Below...Mayor holds "Dialogues with the Community" in La Gloria. Listening to the citizens is how government improves. 

Ayuntamiento De Isla Mujeres in Isla Mujeres

Iniciando "Diálogos con la Comunidad" en la ampliación de la colonia La Gloria. Escuchando a la ciudadanía es como gobernamos mejor ‪#‎ComunidadEnAcción‬

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English Speaking AA mtg schedule......Monday, Wednesday, Friday 6:30 to 7:30 pm....Location: Centro, across from basketball court, upstairs


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Isla Animals

Daily Update: Today’s the day. Guapo’s having surgery at 12 noon. Also Vanilla is still there so she’s having her leg fixed as well. I will let you all know how it goes. We are up to $835.00 for Guapo’s operation and are still hoping to reach that $2,500.00 goal, Arturo will - as always - generously wait to be paid. He does so much for us, we’re lucky to have him. So please keep sharing this link http://www.gofundme.com/Isla-Animals-Guapo-Fund I just know that if people knew they could help with a small donation, they would. Also there has been so much going on I didn’t do my before and after. This is Clemente, you might remember him from last year, he was in a repulsive back yard with two other dogs and no food or water unless someone else, not the owner, put some in there for them. His growth was stunted and he had a nasty wound on the top of his head. We thought he was about four months old but it turned out that he was over 8 months, maybe more. Than Sheila swooped in and took him home, she just loved him the moment she saw him, and he wasn’t pretty. She says he’s the smartest dog that she’s ever had and I believe it because he would have to be to survive as long as he did in the situation that we found him in. I want to thanks Susan for bringing our monthly donations up to $1,415.00. Keep sharing - we can do this and make a huge difference.

 

Isla Animals  Here is Clemente after. What a lucky guy.

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 It says below.....
Pork chops with pineapple, Eggs with nopales (cactus), vegetable soup, rice & beans  55p/order...three houses from Suena Maya on Calle Cacahuate, which is the dead end street a block north of the hospital/town square....

Cocina Yeye

Buen dia el menu de hoy chuletas de cerdo a la piña, huevos ahogados con nopales, sopa de verduras, arroz y frijoles.
Pedidos al 9981888462
Costo de la orden 55 pesos.

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