Dogs were first domesticated from wolves at least 17,000 years ago, but perhaps as early as 150,000 years ago based upon genetic fossil and DNA evidence.
Christmas Comes…
by Nicola Westby •
It’s that time of year again when the lovely little children of the world get excited at the prospect of receiving all the contents of a Christmas list as long as your arm.
Requiem for a Millionaire
by Wolfgang K Piller MD •
Imagine sitting in your house staring at a dark grey wall, feeling empty with this sensation that your first-ever love has just left you; similar to a dull toothache, but drifting through your whole body.
Skiing Accidents
by Maria Teresa Velasco •
Skiing holidays are becoming ever more popular and with more people on the ski slopes the likelihood of an accident is also on the increase.
International Club of Salobreña
by Editor •
Is your New Year’s resolution to get out and meet new people? Then the International Club of Salobreña could be just for you!
Adult Outdoor Gym
by Mette Owens •
I was walking with the Ed today along Paseo Puerta del Mar and, to our astonishment, we saw adults straddling and climbing onto the strangest looking contraptions on the beach. We thought “Wow, an adult playground!”
Car-park Projects Update
by Editor •
The two underground car parks are going well. The latest update puts the termination date for both projects in May, right down to the flower gardens on the surface, which unfortunately means that both Christmas and Easter could still be disrupted by the continuing construction work in Velilla and San Cristobal.
Yet More Blue Zones
by Editor •
The PSOE claims that there is a new drive to implement yet more Blue-Zone areas in Almuñécar. Their party leader, Francisco Prados, suggests that it is little more than another push rake in more money for the municipal coffers.
15 New Chefs
by Editor •
The Town Hall has provided a course to train 15 chefs, accepting candidates from the town’s unemployed.
Social Services Strike
by Editor •
The social services, provided by Adhara, narrowly avoided disaster when a strike that was set for the 20th of November was called off.
Death in a Gully
by Editor •
Many in the foreign community have already head about the tragic accident that occurred on a country track, when a car with four youngster inside, who were returning from a Halloween party, drove off the track and plummeted to the bottom of a steep barranco (gully).
School Dinners
by Editor •
The IU councillor, Fermín Tejero, has asked the Junta de Andalucía to annul a planned increase in the cost of school dinners.
Benny Faces Cape Horn
by Editor •
The Mayor has a tough month coming up with a swarm of court cases to attend as the accused: he has a total of three trials and an appeal case.
Hotel Arrayanes Playa
by David Darby •
The lovely people at Hotel Arrayanes Playa Restaurant in Cotobro are preparing a really wonderful menu for New Year’s Eve
La Herradura Riding
by David Darby •
Trying to think of a top present for someone? Something a bit different than the usual perfume, pants or chocs? How about some riding lessons, with the lovely Karen at La Herradura Riding Centre where you can see the Spanish countryside as it should be seen.