It begins with a woman who was caught on video by a mobile phone user when she decided she was in far too much of a hurry to hang around behind a school bus which had stopped, so she drove along the sidewalk (pavement). Now, a judge, after viewing the footage has handed down a ruling that she must wear a sign which says ‘idiot’ at the intersection.
Features
editorial columns by feature writers
Living Happily With Less
by Marianne Lindahl •
Most of Europe is in crisis. In Greece, Spain, Italy and Portugal people demonstrate against the draconian cost-cutting measures imposed by the EU on member countries in deep financial trouble.
French Mammoth Find
by David Darby •
On a serious note, this is quite an incredible find, as most mammoth finds are discovered much further north, with Siberia being the top spot for hairy tusk bearing remains. In fact, it is believed to be only the third one found in France, and it was only by accident that it was found at all. The dig was actually looking at an ancient Roman site just east of Paris.
Nadfas December Events
by Nadfas •
The will be a NADFAS lecture on the 11th of December, starting at 18.00h, at the Cultural Centre (Casa Cultura), Calle Granada in Nerja, followed by Christmas Dinner afterwards at Restaurant First, Nerja
The Poppy & The Royal British Legion
by Martin Myall •
Over the last few weeks many of us wore our poppy as a mark of respect for the servicemen and women who fought for our freedom over the last ninety six years.
Basement Garage Gutted By Fire
by Martin Myall •
A major fire-fighting incident took place in Almuñécar in the early hours of Today when a fire broke out in the basement garage running under several apartment blocks.
Sexy Coffin Calendar
by David Darby •
It appears that the coffin making trade in Poland is rather competitive, so much so that one particular firm has caused rather a stir by trying to improve sales with a calendar. So, how do you make coffins look interesting on a calendar? Easy, just get semi-naked women to drape themselves over the caskets.
Almuñécar Hiking Group
by Martin Myall •
Around 20 hikers from Almuñécar enjoyed a walk in the Alpujarra, co-ordinated by the municipal sports board guides, Enrique Garín & Chico Novo.
Pro-Probiotics – Anti-Antibiotics
by Axel E. Thieke G.P. •
Bacteria had to compete with a standard antibiotic for the best treatment option of repeated urinary tract infections (UTI).Bacteria had to compete with a standard antibiotic for the best treatment option of repeated urinary tract infections (UTI).
Dutch researchers conducted a randomized placebo-controlled trial that involved 250 postmenopausal women (an age group at higher risk) with histories of at least three UTIs in the previous year. The women received either a standard dose of the antibiotic Trimethprim-Sulfamethoxazole once at night time or a standard dose of Lactobacillus rhamnosus and Lactobacillus reuteri twice daily.
Dutch researchers conducted a randomized placebo-controlled trial that involved 250 postmenopausal women (an age group at higher risk) with histories of at least three UTIs in the previous year. The women received either a standard dose of the antibiotic Trimethprim-Sulfamethoxazole once at night time or a standard dose of Lactobacillus rhamnosus and Lactobacillus reuteri twice daily.
American Club AGM
by AICN •
News from the 17th October American Club AGM and on the coming End-of-Year Bash on November 10th at the Hotel Almazara, Nerja