Some Wonky World articles from the November edition… including ‘Dwarf Tossing’, the undead dead, stupid criminals and an overloaded Chinese bus.
Tag Archive for costa tropical
Reina Sofia and Granada Wines
by Editor •
Miguel at Almuñécar’s Restaurante Reina Sofia is always finding ways to offer something new to his customers. This time, on Saturday the 12 he will be offering a chance to the general public to learn more about the excellent wines that that province has.
Herrera vs. Benavides
by Editor •
The Mayor of Almuñécar took less that 24 hours to counter the ex-Mayor, Juan Carlos Benavides’ claim that her administration was acting illegally.
Mugged at a ATM
by Editor •
A Local Police foot patrol was approached by a frantic woman who told them that two people were fighting in a nearby public square. The police were soon there and separated the two men, but this wasn’t a disagreement that got out of hand, but a victim and a mugger battling it out.
Carambolo Controversy
by Editor •
The first avocado trees to be planted on the coast of Andalucia – in the whole of Spain, were planted by a German in Almuñécar in the 1950’s He had toured the entire coast before settling for a small hillside overlooking the Rio Verde valley, which at the time was covered in sugar cane.
Soundmill Studios
by David Darby •
If you’re planning an event or function, you really should contact Chris at Soundmill Studios, the reason being that there is very little that this very nice chap doesn’t know about professional sound services. In other words, if you need musicians or performers for a conference, fashion show, product launch or even a wedding, Soundmill Studios will be able to help.
Living in America
by Dave Nichols •
Watching the morning TV news the other day, I began to muse upon the American attitude towards foreigners, and foreign Countries. Tricky to define, I concluded. You can’t really call Americans xenophobic – mainly because the majority have never met a foreigner. No, the best word I could come up with is “insular”. For example, the demise of the little-lamented Colonel Gaddafy got a couple of minutes. Likewise, the bail-out of the Greek economy by the ECB, at a cost of gazillions.
CITCOM Dead in the Water
by Editor •
Many projects have fallen by the wayside in the province, thanks to the economical times in which we live. In the case of Almuñécar it was CITCOM, or in other words the Centro de Innovacion en Transformacion y Comercializacion de Subtropicales, which is a title that only a politician could seriously consider.
25% Off at De Tropen
by David Darby •
It’s not often that you find a bargain like this… but De Tropen is having new stock delivered in the very near future and have decided to have a ‘stock clearance sale.’
You just have to turn up at either of their shops with the voucher at the bottom of their ad on Page 33 and you will get 25% off all indoor and outdoor furniture, parasols and shadesails.
A-7 Trial Draws Closer
by Editor •
The bridge collapse tragedy – the worst work-related accident in the history of the province will finally reach the courts this coming February. Today was the 6th anniversary of this this tragic accident that claimed six lives.