Volume 1 ISSUE 15
October 5, 2016 www.cuencadispatch.com
the Story of “big red Is Dead”
WHAT’S INSIDE?
By Frances A. Hogg
WORLD NEWS - Page 4
CANADIAN NEWS - Page 6
Franny with Big Red and carpenters, Jeremiah and Damian
I
t had been four months to the day since the 7.8 earthquake that destroyed so many lives in Ecuador. Along with my business partners Kristen Sawyer and Zach Cashero, I was on my way to Manabí province to visit our other partners, Sara Coppler and Geoff Odell. Both Sara and Geoff are experienced disaster-relief and international development specialists. Only months in advance of our planned launch of La Revista Zero, our partners left Cuenca to help at the coast. We stood behind their decision. We all knew that the earthquake had changed everything. While we managed fund-raising events in Cuenca, Sara and Geoff worked to establish Proyecto Samán, in Canoa, providing temporary housing and help to rebuild the lives of the residents. Kristen, Zach and I had planned to use our visit to inspect the settlement and report back to project supporters about the impact their donations had made, as well as to explain why their continued financial support is necessary.
After many hours on buses and an expensive taxi ride the six kilometers from Canoa to the Proyecto, we reached the settlement in time for lunch. Over rice, lentils and soup, we interviewed volunteers and staff. We also talked with residents. We heard again and again that the most pressing need was for a way to transport people and supplies from the city to the settlement. The only vehicles available were an old truck called Big Red and a small car, both owned by volunteers. The vehicles were over-used and suffering near daily breakdowns. Sara Coppler planned a brain-storming session for the next evening. After a shared meal and music, ideas started flowing. What is the best way to explain the current situation, the need and possible resolution of the transportation problem? “Let’s make a movie!” someone said. We needed something clever. Something funny. Something people would want to share on their social media
sites. I wrote a couple of scripts. The one everyone liked the best involved the death and funeral of Big Red, and the efforts of a little boy to fix the problem using magic. Volunteer Kathy McCullough (an artist and writer from Cuenca) and I made props from found objects: a miniature cardboard Big Red; lengths of garland made from roadside weeds; a funeral wreath fashioned from vines; mourning veils cut from mosquito netting. Other volunteers made a costume for the young star of the film, Yeferson Gómez, and gave acting lessons to the residents of the settlement. Kristen and Zach decided locations and planned camera angles with Geoff, the photographer. Filming started after lunch. There were a few hiccoughs. The magician’s hat proved too large and kept engulfing young Yeferon’s head. Little boys living at the Proyecto fell in love with a tiny bicycle prop and kept running off with it. A smoke effect proved difficult because the wind continued on page 3
US NEWS
HEALTH & WELLNESS
- Page 7
- Page 10
STRANGE NEWS
- Page 11
Veronica Arpi The Expert
The Original Cuenca’s Best Properties SINCE 2007 www.cuencasbestproperties.com
099.474.8668
ecuadorproperty.org@gmail.com
2
| ISSUE 15 | THE CUENCA DISPATCH | www.cuencadispatch.com
Cuenca Home Inspections By Michael Stephens
I
’ve never had writer’s block before. Not in college or graduate school, not in my professional life and not in anything I’ve ever written after that. But today, I just can’t seem to grab on to any one thing that I think is worth taking your valuable time for! You see, it’s a picture perfect day! It’s one of those Cuenca days when all seems good and light and happy. The air is fresh, the sun is shining and the city even seems to be buoyant about itself. This is the Cuenca we ALL love. So why write about anything that takes away from that? So today, no advice. Just reflection. Just a little step back in time to think about where I came from and where I am today. And how I got here. And I’ll bet many of you are doing the same thing today. Right? Here’s what else I’m thinking about. I was driving down a busy road the other day and I saw my friend Richard walking. I was going by fast and didn’t even really have the time to beep a “hello” before I was past him. But I could see he was smiling. He’s an interesting guy. He walks everywhere. All the time. Out of all of the North Americans and Europeans I know in the city, Richard is by far the person I see the most. He’s like Waldo, you just never know where you’ll find him. Seeing him made me wonder, “What does Richard think about all that time he is walking?” Forrest Gump, he ran a lot. And I think he thought of Jenny most of that time. But what does a real person like Richard think about when he is doing all that walking? I’ll have to ask him the next time I see him. What about you? What do you think about in that alone time when you are just strolling around? The politics in the US? Your children or grandchildren? Your financial situation? What exactly fills that time? I want you to think about that. Because that really is the measure of how happy we are here, isn’t it? I mean, I see Richard and I know he loves it here because he tells me so. But more than that, I know it because I see that smile on his face every time I see him walking. So today, I’m going to leave you with this. When you are out and about on a day like this, or any day for that matter, think about my friend Richard. I know this little story about him will make you smile. And then you’ll be walking around town smiling and everyone who sees you will say to him/herself, “I wonder what he/she is smiling about! Pass it on! P.S. Thanks Richard!
DID YOU KNOW! According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, research has shown that strengthening exercises are safe and effective for men and women of all ages, including seniors. The CDC also notes that men and women with heart disease or arthritis may benefit the most from exercise regimens that include lifting weights several times per week. A strength-training program at Tufts University enlisted older men and women with moderate to severe knee osteoarthritis. The program lasted 16 weeks, and by the end of those 16 weeks, participants reported that their pain had decreased by an average of 43 percent while also decreasing the disability caused by their conditions. In addition to the benefits uncovered in the Tufts program, strength training can benefit older men and women by improving balance and flexibility, which can decrease their likelihood of falling and the severity of those falls if they do slip.
is dedicated in providing a thorough, non- bias home inspection that educates and assists our clients whether you’re buying or renting. The ‘Standards of Practice’ of renting or buying properties here in Ecuador are different from what you may be used to in the US, Canada or the UK. Those of you who have rented or purchased a property outside of your home country know of the many surprises that come along with living internationally.
The Renter’s Inspections
The Renter’s Inspection will make you aware of any issues or concerns of the property and educate you on the operating systems of the dwelling. Having prior knowledge of any issues may help eliminate any surprises, accidents or ill relations with the landlord. New construction walk through inspections are also available. A free Security Evaluation is included in every home inspection
Home Fire/Safety Evaluation Special
Cuenca Home Inspections will perform a full fire/safety evaluation of your dwelling. Evaluation Includes: Checking gas connections and hoses on all cooking and heating appliances. Checking gas tanks and regulators for leaks. : Recommending placement locations for all three type of detectors. I will have all three detectors (smoke, propane LPG gas and carbon monoxide) and fire extinguisher available for purchase at cost. Only $30
James Drummondo | 099 564 7799
cuencahomeinspections@gmail.com For additional information regarding my services please visit http://www.cuencahomeinspections.com/
PROPERTY OF THE MONTH SENSATIONAL BRAND NEW 3 BEDROOM CONDO WITH PRIVATE TERRACE LOCATED ONE BLOCK FROM PARQUE DE LA MADRE
Great investment at $188,000
great views, unbeatable location and excellent finishings
Veronica Arpi The Expert
The Original Cuenca’s Best Properties SINCE 2007 www.cuencasbestproperties.com
099.474.8668 | ecuadorproperty.org@gmail.com
www.cuencadispatch.com | THE CUENCA DISPATCH | ISSUE 15 |
3
continued from page1
ISSUE
15
098 167 3885 | info@savorcom.com
Ulises Narvaez Guerrero CEO - ulises@savorec.com David A. Johnson Publisher - dave@savorec.com Hugh Prather Executive Vice President - hugh@savorec.com Tara Mastracchio Director of Personnel - tara@savorec.com Yvonne Albornoz Account Executive - yvonne@savorec.com
Zach and Kristen line up a shot
blew in the wrong direction. A scene was interrupted by a galloping herd of Brahma cattle, a couple of motorcycles and a bicyclist. The negotiated-for donkey didn’t show up on time. Nervous first-time actors couldn’t stop looking into the camera, and laughing when they should have been sobbing during the funeral scene. I left the next morning. A mere six weeks later, the film, Big Red is Dead, artfully edited by Geoff Odell, premiered in Cuenca and on the internet The too-big hat and the galloping cattle and the tardy donkey all found their places in the story. It is funny. It tells the story. It explains the need. It captures the energy and hopeful spirit of the Proyecto. We hope it goes viral and can raise the amount necessary to buy the transport vehicle and truck. I am glad for all these things. But I am also glad to have this reminder, on YouTube for eternity, I suppose, of that fun day. To be able to remember the experience of working together with creative people toward a shared goal, of getting to know resilient Ecuadorians and dedicated project planners, and to watch a community being knit together. See the video and learn how you can help, at https://www.generosity. com/community-fundraising/buy-vehicles-for-ecuador-earthquakeresponse/x/14991096. Big Red, you did not die in vain.
Owner: Michael Soares The Cuenca Dispatch is published by Savor Communications. Any reproduction or duplication of any part thereof must be done with the written permission of the Publisher. All information included herein is correct to the best of our knowledge as of the publication date. Corrections should be forwarded to the Publisher at the address above. Disclaimer: The paid advertisements contained within The Cuenca Dispatch are not endorsed or recommended by the Publisher. Therefore, neither party may be held liable for the business practices of these companies. © The Cuenca Dispatch and Savor Communications, 2016
Outstanding Dental Care From the Smile Makeover Specialists General Dentistry
exams • cleanings • fillings
Cosmetic Dentistry
whitening • veneers • implants
Endodontics & Periodontics root canals • gum surgery
Orthodontics, Crowns & Bridges
Contact Us Today for Your Free Smile Makeover Consultation! Work Center, Paucarbamba y Miguel Cordero Corner) | Cuenca Phone: 07-409-1958 | graceord13@hotmail.com | www.dragraceordonez.com
Meeting the volunteers.
10% CROWNS OFF FILLINGS or
Kristen Sawyer stands by with lead actor, Yeferson Gómez.
Kathy McCullough paints “Little Red.”
Limit one coupon per visit per customer. Cannot be combined with any other offer. Some restrictions may apply. Offer expires 10/31/16.
4
| ISSUE 15 | THE CUENCA DISPATCH | www.cuencadispatch.com
World News
ICELAND
Iceland raises aviation alert due to Katla volcano activity
colonization.” The pope has used the phrase “ideological colonization” in the past to denounce what he says are attempts by rich countries to link development aid to the acceptance of social policies such as those allowing gay marriage and contraception. Francis, who has been more accepting of homosexuals than his predecessors but opposes gay marriage, also appeared to be referring to it when he said “marriage is the most beautiful thing that God has created” adding that the Bible says God created man and woman to become one flesh. In the same answer, he said the growing acceptance of divorce was another threat to the family.
ITALY
Van Gogh paintings stolen in 2002 found in Italian farmhouse
P
olice investigating suspected Italian mobsters for cocaine trafficking discovered two Van Gogh paintings hidden in a farmhouse near Naples, masterpieces that had vanished in 2002 during a nighttime heist at Amsterdam’s Van Gogh Museum, authorities said Friday. The two paintings were “considered among the artworks most searched for in the world, on the FBI’s list of the Top 10 art crimes,” Interior Minister Angelino Alfano said. They were found in a farmhouse near Castellammare di Stabia as Italian police seized some 20 million euros ($22 million) worth of assets, including farmland, villas and apartments and a small airplane. Investigators contend those assets are linked to two Camorra drug kingpins, Mario Cerrone and Raffaele Imperiale, according to a statement by prosecutors Giovanni Colangelo and Filippo Beatrice. The recovered masterpieces, propped up on easels, were unveiled for reporters Friday at a news conference in Naples. Museum director Axel Rueger said Italian investigators contacted the museum earlier in the week celand’s Meteorological Office has raised the aviation alert level around the and art experts determined the paintings were authentic. “Needless to say, it’s a great day for us today,” Rueger told Sky TG24 TV. “We Katla volcano because of seismic activity. hope they are soon back where they belong.” The activity, which began Thursday and continued Friday, prompted officials to raise the alert level to yellow, which signifies volcanic activity above background levels. There are two higher levels of alert. Officials say they raised the alert due to “the unusually high level of unrest at the Katla volcano.” Katla is in southern Iceland, 140 kilometers (87 miles) from the capital, Reykjavik. Civil Defense officials met Friday and said they’ve begun contingency planning to prepare for any eruption. Iceland is often hit by seismic activity. Its volcanos attracted international attention in April 2010, when ash from an eruption of its Eyjafjallajokull volcano grounded flights across Europe for days, stranding millions of people.
I
ROME
Pope says gender theory part of ‘global war’ on marriage, family
P
PAKISTAN
Pakistan rattled by 5.5-magnitude earthquake
ope Francis warned on Saturday of a “global war” against traditional marriage and the family, saying both were under attack from gender theory and divorce. Francis made his comments in an impromptu response to a question at a meeting of the small Catholic community in the ex-Soviet republic of Georgia. “You mentioned a great enemy of marriage: gender theory,” the pope said in Pakistani official says a 5.5-magnitude earthquake has struck the country’s response to a woman who had asked about it being taught in schools. remote north, with no immediate reports of damage or casualties. He did not elaborate. Zahid Rafi, director of Pakistan’s Meteorological Department, says the Gender theory is broadly the concept that while a person may be biologically male or female, they have the right to identify themselves as male, female, both epicenter of the quake was in the Patan area, some 300 kilometers (190 miles) north of the capital, Islamabad, at a depth of 12 kilometers (7.5 miles). or neither. He says the mountainous region is on a fault-line and regularly sees minor “Today, there is a global war out to destroy marriage,” Francis said. “Not with weapons but with ideas ... we have to defend ourselves from ideological earthquakes.
A
Publisher’s Letter
www.cuencadispatch.com | THE CUENCA DISPATCH | ISSUE 15 |
Another Great event from Dos Amigos Sommelier Service! The Vegetable Bar and Dos Amigos will be hosting a very special wine sampling event.
A $5 ticket will allow you generous samples of your choice of 5 wines from Dos Amigos’ exclusive family of Portuguese and Spanish wines. Taste these wonderful samples and then for a perfect food pairing, enjoy a glass or bottle of your favorite with one of three fabulous specials being prepared by the Vegetable Bar! WHEN: October 8th, from 12:30PM to 6:00PM WHERE: The Vegetable Bar, on 3 de November and Jacaranda (One block before Hotel Oro Verde). COST: $5 CONTACT: The Vegetable Bar at thevegetablebar@yahoo.com or 0989 358 169 Dos Amigos Sommelier Services at dosamigoscuenca@gmail.com or 098 440 0577
Portraits and Professional Head Shots by Jack Hardy
Jack Hardy PHOTOGraPHer “Photographs Make Great Memories" Jack
Commercial and portrait photography, weddings and other special events. 099.775.4029 | saipanjack@gmail.com | www.photographypeople.com 4 Rivers Center for Arts, Sucre 13.12 y Juan Montalvo | Hours by appointment
5
6
| ISSUE 15 | THE CUENCA DISPATCH | www.cuencadispatch.com
Canadian News
NEW BRUNSWICK
NB Fisherman Hauls in Rare ‘Ghost Lobster’
ontario
OPEC oil cut: What Canadians need to know
O
il prices headed toward the $50-per-barrel mark Friday, buoyed by a surprise agreement earlier this week from the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries to cut oil outputs. But the announcement from the world’s largest oil cartel will have little effect on Canada’s oil and gas sector. OPEC announced Wednesday it had reached an agreement in principle to cut output by about 700,000 barrels per day. And while it was OPEC’s first output cut in eight years, analysts say it won’t be enough to offset the glut in oil supply that caused crude prices to crash in mid-2014 from highs above $100. How will the OPEC cut affect Alberta’s oil patch? David Hobbs, head of research at the King Abdullah Petroleum Studies and Research Center in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, said the OPEC cut is still not enough to spur new development in Alberta’s beleaguered oil and gas sector. New Brunswick lobster fisherman has beaten the odds by catching a “If we think about the impact on Alberta more particularly, it’s not the dawn rare albino lobster. Eugene Richard, 64, caught the “ghost lobster” on of a new era of high oil prices,” Hobbs told Global News at the Global Business Tuesday in the Northumberland Strait, off eastern New Brunswick. Forum in Alberta. “The cost of many of the resource developments in Alberta It’s estimated that one in 100 million lobsters are albino. Richard’s wife, Bernice Richards, says he rushed out to buy a lottery ticket require sustainable prices above the level they are at now.” as soon as he got to shore. “Eugene ran right down to the store to buy his ticket.” said his wife Bernice CALGARY Richard. The odds of winning Lotto 6/49, on the other hand, are 14 million to one. Richard has been fishing lobster in Richibucto Cape for 50 years and calls this the catch of his career.
A
BRITISH COLUMBIA
Health-conscious wine? Okanagan vineyard pushes for organic grapes
H
e won the prestigious Founder’s Award at Thursday’s 2016 Wine Awards and has been producing gold medal wines for over two decades. But now, the owner of Kelowna’s Summerhill Pyramid
Winery has his mind set on a new goal that doesn’t involve trophies – and it may just be his most difficult task yet. Stephen Cives is attempting to get every vineyard in the Okanagan to embrace organic wine and wine-making by 2020. He has no doubt it’s an achievable goal, but says it won’t be easy. “There are three hundred wineries and less than 3 per cent are organic. There is a lot of shoulder shaking and consciousness level raising we need to do.” Cives’ winery has been organic for thirty years. He says that Summerhill’s success is a great example of how organic doesn’t mean compromise. “We have the ideal growing conditions here to be organic. It’s very easy! We have more flavor in these grapes and we’ve been organic since we started.” The switch to organic grape growing involves new fertilizer, less spraying, extra composting, and different soil treatment. At Summerhill, employees are believers that a lower number of chemicals means a higher quality of wine. “Grapes have been growing for thousands of years without chemicals, so why can’t we go back to the way it was?” “It’s a little more hands on, literally and figuratively, but it’s well worth it,” Cives said. “The money you save on those chemicals that are hugely expensive is the money that replaces the extra labour. So it’s not more expensive.” Cives says his push for organic innovation has been going well. He’s got thousands of online signatures at organicokanagan.com, and has been receiving positive feedback from the community.
Could prairie farmers actually benefit from global warming?
A
n economist studying global food supply says farmers on the Canadian Prairies are “literally” the only agricultural winners on the planet as a result of global warming. Lutz Goedde, a partner with McKinsey and Co. in Denver, says rising temperatures and longer growing seasons mean that ever-increasing areas of Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba will be able to switch to corn and soybeans from wheat and canola. The new crops add to farm profitability, he said during a presentation at the Global Business Forum in Banff, Alta. The benefits are already being seen in higher average prices for farmland. Goedde says climate change is a net negative factor globally as it hurts food production, causes water shortages and enables the spread of diseases. He says the world will need to produce 40 per cent to 50 per cent more food in the next 20 years to account for population growth and a growing taste for higher protein diets in emerging economies like China and India.
US News NORTH CAROLINA
Charlotte protesters rally at jail to support those arrested
P
rotesters staged a rally at a North Carolina jail to show support for those arrested in the wake of unrest that followed the shooting death of a black man by a police officer. The Charlotte Observer reports that the rally happened Friday night at the Mecklenburg County jail. They were seeking amnesty for those arrested in the wake of violent protests on Sept. 20 and 21. Protesters held placards calling for justice for Keith Lamont Scott, who was shot by a police officer outside his townhouse complex Sept. 20, and Justin Carr. Carr was shot in the head while attending a protest on Sept. 21. While a suspect has been arrested, some believe a police officer shot Carr, who died a day later.
PENNSYLVANIA
Orchestra musicians on strike in Philadelphia, Pittsburgh
www.cuencadispatch.com | THE CUENCA DISPATCH | ISSUE 15 |
7
massachusetts
Park Service Making Author David McCullough Honorary Ranger
A
cclaimed author David McCullough can add a quirky new title to his resume: honorary park ranger. The two-time Pulitzer Prize and National Book Award winner will become an honorary ranger in a ceremony Tuesday afternoon in Boston. It’s the highest civilian honor awarded by the National Park Service, reserved for individuals who have made exceptional contributions. McCullough has been nicknamed a “citizen chronicler” and is known for 11 books about luminaries ranging from John Adams and Theodore Roosevelt to Harry Truman and the Wright Brothers. He’s also being presented with the Saint-Gaudens Medal, awarded to people who have made significant contributions to the arts. The Saint-Gaudens Memorial selected McCullough. It runs a national historic site in Cornish, New Hampshire, named for the famed American sculptor Augustus Saint-Gaudens.
CALIFORNIA
Tourists swamp San Francisco’s famously curvy Lombard Street
M
usicians have been walking picket lines on both ends of Pennsylvania with strikes at orchestras in Pittsburgh and now Philadelphia. The Philadelphia Orchestra went on strike Friday night, canceling an opening night performance that about 1,000 people had come to hear.
The walkout came only hours after another one by the Pittsburgh Symphony
Orchestra. Weekend concerts scheduled in both cities have been canceled. The Philadelphia Orchestra musicians represented by the American Federation of Musicians Local 77 posted a statement on Facebook saying they must be able to attract top talent in order to remain one of the nation’s great orchestras. The Philadelphia Orchestra Association says any agreement “will have great and lasting consequences” for the orchestra’s future and it hopes to come to a speedy agreement with the musicians.
L
ombard Street, the scenic San Francisco thoroughfare known as the “Crookedest Street in the World,” has become so thronged with gawkers that residents say it feels more like an overcrowded amusement park than a residential road.
8
| ISSUE 15 | THE CUENCA DISPATCH | www.cuencadispatch.com
US News
City transit leaders are considering possible solutions, including charging a toll, requiring reservations, adding more parking-control officers and encouraging visitors to reach the single-lane street on foot or by cable car. In the summer months, an estimated 6,000 people per day visit the street, which offers views of the city that are as beautiful as the road is winding. “There have been days when you have 250 people at the bottom of the street taking pictures and hundreds of people up and down the sidewalks and another hundred at the top,” said Greg Brundage, who has lived on the hilly street for 20 years. “It’s a mob scene.” Sightseers have visited the landmark road for decades, but in the past four or five years, they have flooded it. Cars waiting to drive down the 600-footlong street often stretch back for three blocks, clogging the Russian Hill neighborhood, residents said. The curvy street wasn’t intended to be a tourist attraction. Residents built the hairpin turns on the red brick road in 1922 because its 27-degree grade was too steep for the era’s cars to climb. Neighbors added the lush gardens filled with hydrangeas and roses 30 years later. The sweeping views and the fact that a cable car stops at the top of the street contributed to its popularity. Its worldwide fame only increased after it was featured in movies and commercials. Residents say they are not equipped to handle an increasingly chaotic scene where visitors leave behind trash, pick flowers from the landscaping, disregard signs, use doorways as toilets and, at times, become aggressive. They point out car break-ins and robberies also have increased. Brundage said his wife has been attacked twice after honking at people standing on her driveway, one of the few flat areas about halfway down the street. He’s had to chase away people who climb to his roof for a better photograph. On a recent Sunday, the street bustled with tourists. Some of them ignored signs and directions by traffic control officers in neon yellow vests, and jaywalked or stepped into Lombard Street to take pictures, among them a man in a white fisherman’s hat creating a 360-degree video in the middle of the street. Jim Hickman, who has lived on Lombard for more than two decades, said managing crowds and enforcing the rules need to be top priorities for city officials. A report with potential solutions will be presented before the end of the year to the San Francisco Board of Supervisors, which will then make recommendations. “I’m a tourist, too, and I understand people want to enjoy the place, but we’re not the Eiffel Tower, we’re not Union Square, we’re not the Golden Gate Bridge,” Hickman said. “These other places have facilities. There are laws that are enforced, and we don’t have any of that available to us.” Sophie Arnoux, who was visiting from Southern France with her family, said they first drove down the street, then parked their car and went back on foot to walk down the sidewalk. “It’s one of the most beautiful streets in the world,” Arnoux said. “It’s a mustsee, like Champs Elysees.” Aaron said she would be willing to pay a fee to drive down the street as long as it was reasonable.
MINNESOTA
Task completed as Americans win back Ryder Cup
T
his wasn’t about being maybe the best team ever assembled. The Americans were simply a team, and they finally won back the Ryder Cup. Phil Mickelson led the Americans behind the scenes. Patrick Reed powered them with his passion on the golf course. And it was Ryan Moore, the final captain’s pick who wasn’t even on the team until a week ago Sunday, who delivered the cup-clinching point at Hazeltine. Moore finished eagle-birdie-par for a 1-up victory over Lee Westwood, and the celebration was on. “When put in the right environment, the U.S. team brought out some amazing golf,” Mickelson said. “And we’re bringing back the Ryder Cup because of it.” There was no meltdown like Medinah four years ago, when the Americans blew a 10-6 lead under captain Davis Love III. Europe never really had a chance. Reed outdueled and outshouted Rory McIlroy for a 1-up victory, and by then the back end of the scoreboard was filled with American red. The final score was 17-11, the biggest rout for the United States since 1981. That U.S. team is considered the best team ever assembled with 11 major champions. In a radio interview going into the Ryder Cup, Love was trying to explain that the Americans didn’t have to do anything “super human” when he said, “This is the best team maybe ever assembled.” Ultimately, this wasn’t about measuring against the past as much as it was building to the future.
NEW YORK
Tesla’s 3Q Deliveries More Than Double
E
lectric vehicle maker Tesla Motors Inc. says global deliveries of its cars more than doubled in the third quarter to 24,500 compared to a year ago. The company said about 15,800 Model S and 8,700 Model X sportutility vehicles were delivered to customers in the latest quarter. In addition, about 5,500 vehicles were in transit to customers, but they won’t be counted as deliveries until the fourth quarter. The announcement was encouraging for the Palo Alto, California-based company, which has had a rocky couple of months. Tesla suffered a largerthan-expected loss in the second quarter. And, in June, the government began investigating Tesla’s semi-autonomous Autopilot system after a driver using the system died in a Florida crash. Tesla said last month it was making major improvements to its Autopilot system.
Community
A
vid golfers appreciate the game of golf for its unhurried pace, the chance to enjoy the outdoors, and the addictive feeling of making a great shot. Surprisingly, there are actually a lot of similarities between the game of golf and investing. If you golf, you’ve already got a head start on understanding how to make your money grow. If you don’t golf, you should at least try it - it’s a great game. Read on to find out what the game of golf can teach you about investing. 1. Don’t Let Your Mind Interfere With the Game Golfers who let their emotions run wild will be on the fast track to having all balls in the rough, out of bounds, or in the sand (which is bad). In much the same way, investors cannot be ruled by their emotions. Fear, greed, and overconfidence are powerful emotions that can lead an investor to make poor investment decisions. For example, an exceptionally risk-averse investor might sell a position that has lost 10% of its value within a short period, only for it to recover shortly thereafter. Alternatively, an exceptionally confident investor might believe he can consistently beat the market - resulting in more trades, higher trading fees, and possibly lower overall gains. 2. Learn from the Masters Golfers can learn a lot of tips from golf greats such as Tiger Woods or Phil Mickelson, whose golf swings have been studied by both amateurs and professionals. Similarly, novice and sophisticated investors can learn a lot from investing giants such as Warren Buffett, Peter Lynch and George Soros. The strategies that these investors followed vary widely, but can allow you to gauge the type of investing strategy that is best suited for your risk tolerance and goals. 3. Be Wary of Friendly Advice Stock tips from friends are similar to golf tips from friends - you may have no way of knowing whether your friend’s a “duffer”. The hot stock tip you hear that is “sure to be a winner” could land your net worth in the bunker if you don’t perform further research into the validity of the claim. 4. Find a Good Caddy Unlike the “hobo caddy” that Adam Sandler’s character used in the 1996 movie “Happy Gilmore”, golf pros don’t use just anyone to caddy for them during a big tournament. Good caddies have a strong knowledge of the golf game, and can advise the player on various strategies that might be useful for a particular hole. Caddies also have a strong understanding of the player’s personality and style, and have a goal to keep the player’s emotions in check. In much the same way, a good financial advisor has exceptional knowledge of the stock market and investing, and will get to know their clients in order to understand what investment strategies are the best fit for their clients’ future goals. 5. Watch for Red Flags When golfing, a red flag indicates the hole, but an overlooked red flag in investing could put your investments in the hole. Before you invest your hardearned money, be sure you read the prospectus. 6. Play the Percentages In golf, making a conservative play and laying up in front of water is usually the best choice rather than trying to hit a hole-in-one. In the same way, buying penny stocks in order to land a tenbagger is not usually the best choice. In essence, play the percentages. Wal-Mart (NYSE:WMT) and General Electric (NYSE:GE) were once-in-a-lifetime tenbaggers at one point, and you have a limited probability of landing a penny stock whose value increases 10 times in a short period. Furthermore, penny stocks are highly speculative due to their small market capitalization, and limited disclosure. 7. There Are No Mulligans Unlike that second shot your partner might let you take during a friendly round of golf, there really are no mulligans allowed in professional golf games, or in the world of finance. Take your time before you make an investment; there is no second chance if you make a poor investment decision. If you’re unsure, seek the advice of a financial planner or advisor who can help you devise an investment strategy that is best suited for your situation. 8. Practice, Practice, Practice Pro golfers such as Tiger Woods and Angel Cabrera didn’t get to the Masters without a lot of practice and training - and as professional athletes, they never stop trying to improve.
www.cuencadispatch.com | THE CUENCA DISPATCH | ISSUE 15 |
9
Just as the driving range and countless hours on the golf course have helped the pros hone their skills, you can do the same by practicing your investing strategy with a simulated stock market game (like the Investopedia Simulator). 9. One Good (Or Bad) Game Doesn’t Indicate Future Success One round of golf is not going to be an indicator of your overall performance at golf. If you have one bad game, it does not mean you’re a terrible golfer. Your progress over a number of years playing golf is a much better indicator of success. A quote from Peter Lynch’s book “One Up on Wall Street” (1989) about his experience with Subaru demonstrates this: “If I’d bothered to ask myself, ‘How can this stock go any higher?’ I would have never bought Subaru after it already went up twentyfold. But I checked the fundamentals, realized that Subaru was still cheap, bought the stock, and made sevenfold after that.” The point is to base a decision on future potential, rather than on what has already happened in the past. 10. Fancy Equipment Doesn’t Guarantee Success Just because you decide to splurge on a custom set of clubs does not mean you’ll be winning tournaments and rubbing shoulders with the pros at the Masters. Nor does it increase your likelihood of landing a hole-in-one. In the same vein, purchasing expensive trading software does not mean you will find winning investments every time. There really is no foolproof way to pick investments. Fundamental and technical analysis might glean the probability of where an investment is headed (just as that custom driver might give you a longer drive), but in essence, price movements are largely unpredictable – especially for equities. Conclusion So, the next time you’re about to tee off, it might be a good time to take a step back and consider how much you already know about investing through the game of golf. With that in mind, the task of getting your investments in order might not be as daunting as you originally thought. Mr. Prather is a retired financial planner from Charlotte, NC and was a Vice President with Solomon Smith Barney and Charles Schwab. He he held series 7, 63 and 66 securities licenses as well as long-term care and life and health insurance licenses. He now lives here in Cuenca, Ecuador.
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY $279,000
BUILDING COMPLEX
3 Apartments, 3 Commercial Spaces
consistent, monthly cash flow desirable area near river & mall just reduced by $80,000
CALL TODAY! Issac May | Real Estate Expert 099.973.0658 issac.j.may@gmail.com fb | expatrealtycuenca
10
| ISSUE 15 | THE CUENCA DISPATCH | www.cuencadispatch.com
Health & Wellness
How music may improve health
RECIPES Gingery Chicken & Spinach Stir-fry (serves four, about 430 calories per serving)
2 tbsp. canola oil 2 garlic cloves, chopped 1 tbsp. chopped, peeled fresh ginger 1 1/4 lb. skinless, boneless chicken thighs, coarsely chopped 1/4 tsp. Kosher salt 1/4 tsp. Freshly ground black pepper 2 tbsp. yellow or white miso 2 tbsp. water 10 oz. prewashed baby spinach 3 c. cooked brown rice In a deep 12” skillet, heat canola oil, garlic, and ginger on medium; 3 minutes, stirring. Add chicken, salt, and pepper. Cook 4 minutes. In a small bowl, whisk miso and water until smooth; add to skillet along with spinach. Cover and cook 3 minutes or until spinach begins to wilt, stirring occasionally. Serve with brown rice.
P
lato said, ‘Music gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination, and life to everything.’ Music often communicates messages that are not easily expressed, which is one reason why music is such an integral part of so many people’s lives. While many people love music for its entertainment value, there is growing evidence that music can be good for overall health as well. A study from researchers at the Cleveland Clinic focused on the use of music for brain surgery patients who must be awake during their procedures. Researchers found that music enabled the patients to manage anxiety, reduce pain and relax more fully during their procedures. In a study titled, ‘The effect of music intervention in stress response to cardiac surgery in a randomized clinical trial,’ a team of Swedish researchers measured serum cortisol, heart rate, respiratory rate, mean arterial pressure, arterial oxygen tension, arterial oxygen saturation, and subjective pain and anxiety levels for patients who had undergone cardiothoracic surgery. Those who were allowed to listen to music during recuperation and bed rest had lower cortisol levels than those who rested without music. Many doctors now play music while operating or enable patients to listen to music to calm their nerves during in-office procedures. According to Caring Voice Coalition, an organization dedicated to improving the lives of patients with chronic illnesses, music has also
been shown to enhance memory and stimulate both sides of the brain, which may help individuals recover from stroke or those suffering from cognitive impairments. Music also can have a positive impact on mood. Neuroscientists have discovered that listening to music heightens positive emotions through the reward centers of the brain. Music stimulates the production of dopamine, creating positive feelings as a result. Some researchers think that music may help improve immune response, promoting faster recovery from illness. Undergraduate students at Wilkes University measured the levels of IgA - an important antibody for the immune system’s first line of defense against disease - from saliva. Levels were measured before and after 30 minutes of exposure to various sounds, including music. Soothing music produced significantly greater increases in IgA than any of the other conditions. Another way music has been linked to improved health is its ability to make physical activity seem less mundane. Listening to songs can distract one from the task at hand, pushing focus onto the music rather than the hard work being done. When exercising, upbeat music can help a person go a little further as they work to achieve their fitness goals than working out without music. The benefits of music extend beyond enjoying a favorite song, as music can do much to contribute to one’s overall health.
Chicken and Corn Enchiladas (serves four)
6 c. packed torn kale leaves 2 lb. firm green or yellow tomatoes 2 clove garlic 1 jalapeño chile 1 tsp. vegetable oil ¾ c. packed fresh cilantro leaves 2 tbsp. fresh lime juice salt pepper 2 c. fresh or frozen corn 1½ c. shredded, cooked chicken-breast meat ½ c. crumbled reduced-fat feta cheese 8 taco-size corn tortillas 1 romaine lettuce heart Arrange oven rack 6 inches from broiler heat source. Preheat broiler on high. Place kale in microwave-safe medium bowl along with 1/2 cup water. Cover with vented plastic wrap and microwave on high 8 minutes or until kale is wilted and tender. Drain; let cool slightly. Meanwhile, place tomatoes, garlic, and jalapeño on jelly-roll pan; toss with oil. Broil 3 minutes or until lightly charred, turning over once. Let cool slightly. Reset oven temperature to 400 degrees F. Remove peel from garlic cloves; place in food processor bowl along with kale, tomatoes, jalapeño, 1/4 cup cilantro, lime juice, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper. Pulse until smooth. Spread 1/2 cup vegetable purée on bottom of 3-quart baking dish. In large bowl, combine corn, chicken, 2 cups vegetable purée, half of feta cheese, and 1/8 teaspoon salt. Wrap tortillas in damp paper towels. Microwave on high 1 minute or until warm and pliable. Place 1/2 cup chicken mixture in center of a tortilla; roll up tightly. Place, seam side down, in baking dish. Repeat with remaining tortillas and chicken. Top enchiladas with remaining vegetable purée and feta. Cover with foil; bake 20 minutes or until heated through. To serve, top with lettuce and cilantro.
Strange News
Man Banned From Riding Bus For Stinking Of Pot — And He’s Fuming
A
marijuana enthusiast from Bremerton, Washington, doesn’t like the way his local transit company handles law and odor. It banned Matthew Little from riding buses for six months, saying an overwhelming smell of pot accompanies him wherever he rides. “From time to time, I smell like I just smoked some marijuana, probably because I just did,” Little acknowledged to KIRO-TV in Seattle. Little doesn’t think he smells bad. He described his personal scent as “ganja or Karl Lagerfeld.” Kitsap Transit, however, alleged that Little’s odor “unreasonably disturbs others” and that its code of conduct allows it to ban passengers who smell of cat urine, human feces, or bad body odor. Transit officials cite the rule to weed out what they say is an offending pot smoker, even though marijuana is legal in Washington and isn’t mentioned specifically in the code of conduct. Kitsap Transit’s suspension of Little’s riding privileges includes buses and bus stops. Little is fuming. “Out of the blue, I’m kicked off your buses for six months? How do I get to my doctor’s?” he asked. Kitsap Transit spokesman Sanjay Bhatt said that the bus ban isn’t just about bud. “It’s not a rule against marijuana, it’s a rule to deal with reeking odors and respect all of our riders,” Bhatt told HuffPost. The transit agency first took action against Little in June, after he violated busriding rules on four days, Bhatt said. Alleged violations included opening an emergency hatch on a bus, smoking pot in the bus zone and yelling at drivers. Little appealed and promised he wouldn’t bring a pot odor on board buses and wouldn’t show weed during rides. Kitsap Transit accepted his promise and suspended any sanctions. That is, until September, when the transit agency said Little violated the hygiene rule again and was verbally abusive to a driver. For that, he was banned from buses and bus stops for six months.
www.cuencadispatch.com | THE CUENCA DISPATCH | ISSUE 15 |
11
Blood-Soaked Zombies Spark Police Alert On English Highway Two actors driving to a job in full zombie makeup sparked a police alert after other motorists mistakenly thought an assault had taken place. Concerned drivers called the cops after seeing what they thought was a blood-soaked man biting a lady and assaulting her on the M62 motorway near Manchester, in northern England, on Sunday evening. After a patrol car tracked their vehicle down, officers from the North West Motorway Police Group were relieved to discover the unidentified pair were simply covered in fake blood. ”Officers were sent out to search for the vehicle as it is a serious incident,” a Greater Manchester Police spokeswoman told the Manchester Evening News. “But when they found the car in question, they saw they were covered in fake blood,” she added. “Thankfully the man and woman were extras on their way to a job and it was a funny ending really.” It’s not known which television show or movie the duo was working on.
BAD NUDES: Melbourne Holds Last-Ever Naked Bike Ride
Runaway Inflatable Bird Takes Flight In City Streets
N P
eople in China had to keep their eyes peeled for a giant inflatable moon recently - in Scotland, a huge duck apparently poses a problem. A massive rubber ducky was filmed breaking loose amid high winds on Saturday and taking off like a bouncing tumbleweed on the streets of Glasgow, Glasgow Live reported. It had been on display outside of a car dealership. “I couldn’t believe it,” one witness told the local website. “It’s not what you expect to see on your way to work in the morning.” It’s not clear if the duck was finally cornered or if it remains free as a bird.
o more nudes is bad news for Australians who like biking in the buff. Melbourne held a naked biking event on Sunday in honor of the aptlytitled World Naked Bike Ride Day. The event is held in various cities around the world, usually in mid-March for southern hemisphere cities and June for the northern hemisphere. The ride has been going on annually for the past 10 years, but it won’t be held in Melbourne again, at least not by the current organizer Dallas Goldburg. “I see the vision of the World Naked Bike Ride in Melbourne has changed over the years,” Goldburg told The Age. “Cycling and cycling awareness has become a full time job, not just one day a year. The crowd is also a bit of an issue.” About 200 scantily clad cyclists participated in the naked bike ride, which took place on a 15-kilometer stretch of road near St. Kilda Beach. Participants in the naked bike ride have to agree with a brief mission statement: “We face automobile traffic with our naked bodies as the best way of defending our dignity and exposing the unique dangers faced by cyclists and pedestrians plus all the negative effects of oil, cars, war, consumerism and non-renewable energy.”
12
| ISSUE 15 | THE CUENCA DISPATCH | www.cuencadispatch.com
HOROSCOPES
Avoid holiday-related weight gain
HOROSCOPES ArIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, certain feelings may not be easy to convey, but try to find the words this week. It’s important to let your feelings be known, and others are waiting on you to speak up. tAuruS - Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, coworkers respond favorably to a proposal you worked hard on. Allow this professional momentum to pay dividends outside of the office as well. gEMInI - May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, mixed signals lead to a bit of confusion. It’s nothing you can’t handle if you backtrack and remedy the original situation, just provide yourself ample time to set things right.
T
CAnCEr - Jun 22/Jul 22 Be extra sensitive to the plights or concerns of others this week, Cancer. Some around you could benefit from some empathy and understanding.
he holiday season is a busy time of year dominated by social engagements. Many people find the hectic pace of the holiday season makes it challenging to eat healthy, especially LEo - Jul 23/Aug 23 since so many holiday parties include desserts and high-calorie foods. Leo, now might be a great time to take a step back and enjoy a Various studies suggest holiday weight gain is common, though holiday revelers may not be little breathing room. Look at things from a different perspective, gaining as much weight as they think they are. The New England Journal of Medicine found that and you might be amazed at your new outlook. while people’s perceived holiday weight gain hovers between zero and 6.7 pounds, in reality
VIrgo - Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, many things in your life are vying for your attention. It’s a lot, according to researchers at the National Institutes of Health, many people never lose the difficult to choose just one, but you will have to do so this week. weight they gain during the winter holidays. The pounds add up year after year, making holiday If necessary, reach out to a friend for assistance. most people gain just under 1 pound during the holiday season. Though that may not seem like
weight gain a significant contributor to adult obesity.
LIbrA - Sept 23/oct 23 Libra, your values and those of a loved one may clash from extra pounds come the holiday season. time to time. Some polite and intelligent discourse might be • Eat before you go shopping. Leaving the house hungry may tempt you to make impulse food just what the doctor ordered this week. The holiday season does not need to derail a healthy lifestyle. Consider these tips to avoid
purchases that can compromise healthy diets. It’s easy to grab a quick convenience item at the
SCorPIo - oct 24/nov 22 food court or from a vending machine. However, eating a snack before you leave will alleviate Reactions come swiftly and strongly this week, Scorpio. You hunger and you can control the foods that go into your body. either love or hate something, and things may be very black • Make smarter food choices. When visiting a holiday party buffet line or grabbing an on-the-go and white in your world in the days ahead. snack, think about the foods you choose. Look for low-calorie items that will still fill you up.
SAgIttArIuS - nov 23/Dec 21 Proteins, complex carbohydrates and vegetables are good choices. Avoid creamy dips and Sagittarius, try to separate your personal life from your dressings, and if you want to try something fried or cheese-laden, do so only sparingly. professional activities this week. This may require being a little • Be selective with sweets. Sweets are readily available during the holiday season. Rather than more quiet and introspective than usual, but do your best. filling up your plate with a little ‘bite’ of each dessert you want to try, select your favorite and
CAPrICorn - Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, let your feelings be heard if you feel underappreciated • Limit sampling while cooking. If you are entertaining others, cut down on tasting while you by someone close to you this week. Your loved one will prepare the meal. Those calories can add up without you knowing it, and soon you’ve eaten an appreciate your honesty and welcome your insight. then enjoy a reasonable portion.
entire portion even before the festivities begin.
AQuArIuS - Jan 21/Feb 18 • Pack healthy snacks. It’s always a good idea to have healthy snacks at the ready to tame random A meaningful conversation with the right person may occur this hunger pangs. Bring a favorite treat with you while shopping or if you will be visiting others. This week, Aquarius. It could mean a step in the right direction for you and help to further your career. helps you control your portion size and can keep you from overeating. • Mind your drinks, too. Many beverages, including alcoholic beverages and sweetened soft
PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, your emotions are so strong this week that you may feel It’s easy to lose count of caloric intake when indulging, but opt for low-calorie drinks or water alienated from those closest to you. If so, make an effort to stay connected. whenever possible. drinks, are high in calories. A single serving of wine can have anywhere from 100 to 300 calories.
• Increase your level of physical activity. Find ways to remain physically active during the holiday
FAMouS bIrtHDAyS season. Park further away from mall entrances so you can walk a greater distance and burn OCTOBER 2 - Sting, Singer (65) more calories. Take a few extra laps around the mall. Opt for the stairs instead of the elevator OCTOBER 3 - Neve Campbell, Actress (43) or escalator. If you’re at a party with upbeat music, get on the dance floor and work off some OCTOBER 4 - Melissa Benoist, Actress (28) OCTOBER 5 - Jessie Eisenberg, Actor (33) calories. OCTOBER 6 - Elisabeth Shue, Actress (53) Holiday weight gain may seem like an inevitability. However, with some forward thinking and OCTOBER 7 - Evan Longoria, Athlete (31) smart choices, holiday celebrants can prevent weight gain this holiday season. OCTOBER 8 - Matt Damon, Actor (46)
Fun and Games
CLUES ACROSS 1. Angling worm 5. Tissue that conducts food in plants 11. 1937 Steinbeck novella 14. Feed storehouse 15. Raised pattern cotton cloth 18. Prophetic signs 19. Cowboy competitions 21. Ophthalmic products company, ______ Worldwide 23. Prefix meaning inside 24. Arousing or provoking laughter 28. Plant spike 29. Atomic #94 30. Himalayan goat 32. Patti Hearst’s captors 33. Rock TV channel 35. Pen point 36. Tiny bite 39. Organized work group 41. Atomic #58 42. Food fish of the genus Alosa 44. Fleshy slice of meat 46. Shallowest Great Lake 47. Tapered tucks 51. Winter muskmelon 54. Isaac’s mother 56. Picasso’s birthplace 58. Lowest hereditary title 60. Streisand/Reford film 62. Verb states 63. Soluble ribonucleic acid
CLUES DOWN 1. Sink in 2. Hairdo 3. Muslim leaders 4. Ringworm 5. Oppresses or maltreats 6. Cut fodder 7. Natural logarithm 8. Not divisible by two 9. Independent Islamic ruler 10. Written proposal or reminder 12. Tilt or slant 13. Nests of pheasants 16. Portable shelters 17. Swiss singing 20. Body of an organism 22. Opposite of “yes” 25. 41st state 26. 007’s Fleming 27. They speak Muskhogean 29. Payment (abbr.) 31. “Spud Papers” author’s initials 34. Large vessel for holding liquids 36. Nanosecond (abbr.) 37. Worn to Mecca 38. 1/100 rupee 40. Of I 43. Distributed cards 45. Public promotion of a product 48. Hard to find 49. Thinks or supposes 50. More lucid 52. Thai monetary unit
53. Phil __, CIA Diary author 55. Dialect variant of “heron” 57. One of the tender bristles in some grasses 58. Pass 59. Hot or iced brewed beverage 61. Equally
Solution
the Puzzle Page is Sponsored By
Grace Ordoñez
Outstanding Dental Care From the Smile Makeover Specialists SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 5
www.cuencadispatch.com | THE CUENCA DISPATCH | ISSUE 15 |
13
14
| ISSUE 15 | THE CUENCA DISPATCH | www.cuencadispatch.com
Travel
Learn the basics of traveling with pets
M
any pet owners now take their companion animals along with them when they visit family, travel for business or go on vacation. TripAdvisor, the premier travel community resource, annually polls travelers about traveling with pets. Fifty-three percent of respondents travel with their animal companions. Anyone who has traveled with pets understands the impact that dogs, cats, fish, birds, and other animals can have on travel plans. Accommodations for the animals must be made in order to travel with peace of mind, and some people even forgo vacations when they cannot find
accommodations for their pets. Many hotels have pet-friendly rooms on lower floors near walking areas. Even many restaurants (where pet hair and food may seem like an unlikely combination) are open to allowing travelers to dine with their pets. Animals may be allowed to sit in patio dining areas, and some restaurants even allow pets indoors. Those who choose to travel with pets can heed some precautionary tips and plan ahead. • The American Kennel Club recommends a veterinary visit prior to taking pets on extended trips. Make sure all vaccinations are current and
ask for a copy of health certificates/records. • Invest in a carrier or crate large enough for your pet. The crate should be large enough for the pet to stand, turn and lie down. A crate or carrier can keep pets secure in the car and may be recommended in pet-friendly hotels. • Airlines may allow small pets to ride in the cabin in a carrier under your seat. Larger pets will have to ride in the cargo hold. Try to book a direct flight, so that the pet will only have to board and disembark the plane once. Notify airline personnel when you are traveling with a pet. Provide food and water for a long flight. • Confirm the rules at hotels concerning pet stays. Recognize that you may have to pay fees when bringing pets into a hotel. Bring along your pet’s food and water, as unfamiliar foods or water from unfamiliar dishes may cause stomach problems. Try to keep your pet quiet and be considerate of others who may not be animal lovers. • Keep identification on your pet that includes your mobile phone number should the pet get lost. • International travel may require a different set of procedures depending on where you are traveling. Some countries do not allow pets to visit, while others may require pets to be quarantined for a predetermined period of time before they’re allowed to travel within the country. You also may be able to apply for a pet passport to make international travel go smoothly. Traveling with pets can be enjoyable, and more and more pet owners are bringing their companion animals along for the ride.
WHAT WE DO: Design ROCKIN’ Logos Build ULTIMATE Websites GORGEOUS Graphic Arts BEAUTIFUL Book Covers Masterful MARKETING Make you SHINE with SEO Help you BREAK into NEW Markets COOL Copywriting VIVACIOUS Video ROCK STAR level events SUPER Social Media MAGIC Mobile Apps Provide RADICAL ROIs PRODIGIOUS Publicity
We are passionate about helping you grow your business to heights never before imaginable!
FREE HOSTING AND FREE DOMAIN NAME
WE HAVE WEB DESIGN PACKAGES TO FIT EVERY BUDGET! CALL US TODAY FOR A CUSTOM QUOTE!
1 year of free website hosting (value $239.40) and free domain name (.com) IT IS MORE AFFORDABLE THANpackages. YOU MIGHT THINK. registration (value $15) with any of our website Call today for more information. Limit one coupon per customer per visit. Cannot be combined with other offers. Some restrictions may apply. Offer expires 10/31/16.
www.cuencadispatch.com | THE CUENCA DISPATCH | ISSUE 15 |
WHAT'S HAPPENING AROUND TOWN AND BEYOND.... "What’s Happening..." is updated weekly with a large variety of events that both ex-pats and Ecuadorians will enjoy. If you have an interesting event you would like to publicize, please email us at: thevegetablebar@yahoo.com for consideration.
Adhikara Yoga What: Adhikara Yoga classes. All levels and abilities, bilingual. When: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 8:15AM - 9:45 AM; Tuesday, Thursday, 6:30 PM. Where: Remigio tamariz 2-40 y Federico Proaño Contact: Aubree Jeanne: adhikara.yoga.3@facebook.com 099 255 6981. Chess Club in Cuenca What: Every age group and skill level is welcome and we play for fun with an emphasis on slow improvement and chess camaraderie that brings us together. When: Every Saturday from 3 PM- 6PM. Where: Cafe Austria (Hermano Miguel and Simon Bolivar) Cost: Free Contact: Nicholas Barringer: barringernicholas@gmail.com
15
Veterans League Luncheon: Presentation on Ecuador Employment/Labor Law What: An attorney with the firm of Vignolo Barzallo, will speak on Ecuador employment/labor law, particularly as it applies to employing a housekeeper or other personal employee. When: Friday, October 7th at noon Where: La Herradura Parrilladas Restaurant, Remigio Romero 3-55 y Remigio Crespo Cost: Free to Veterans their Spouses and their Guests. Contact: Jack Wilkinson: JackWilkinson1@msn.com Mindfulness Workshop What: Workshop on mindfulness therapy, based on stress reduction and breathing techniques and a beautiful relaxation period accompanied by the sounds of Tibetan bowls. When: Saturday and Sunday, October 8 and 9th Where: Sayausi Foundation, Vasquez y Crespo Cost: Contact for details. Contact: Angie at angie_mato@hotmail.com 099 882 2699 Detox Weekend at Ayurveda What: A weekend of detox with Ayurvedic instruction, practice, cooking, yoga and meditation. When: Saturday and Sunday, October 8th and 9th Where: Ashram Lodge Cost: $100 Contact: espaciosluz@evdsky 098 707 0201 or info@handomayurveda.com
English Speaking Catholic Mass What: English speaking Catholic Mass with Fr. Francis. When: Every Sunday at 12:30PM. Where: San Roque Catholic Church, Loja, 2 blocks from 12 de Abril Cost: Free Contact: Owadehampton@gmail.com
Detox Weekend at Ayurveda What: A weekend of detox with Ayurvedic instruction, practice, cooking, yoga and meditation. When: Saturday and Sunday, October 8th and 9th Where: Ashram Lodge Cost: $100 Contact: espaciosluz@evdsky 098 707 0201 or info@handomayurveda.com
The Gathering What: English speaking Christian Fellowship, Praise and Worship Celebration Service. When: Every Sunday at 10:08AM Where: Gran Colombia 9-78, between Padre Aguire and Benigno Malo Cost: Free Contact: pastorgreg@thegatheringec.com or brian@briangary.net
Cuenca Dance Mob’s New Season Begins What: Join in on the fun this year! The Dance Mob already has surprise events set up throughout the city! When: Friday, October 8th Where: Contact for details. Cost: Free Contact: David Naccari at cuencadancemob@gmail.com
Course: The Face of El Cajas That You Haven’t Imagined What: Passiflora lectures and field walk of the Paramo (“grassland”) of the Cajas When: Friday, October 7th from 1:30PM to 6PM and Saturday, October 8th from 8:00AM to 12:00PM Cost: $110 Contact: Caty Frenkl, catyfrenkel@gmail.com 099 252 0103
Camping in the Rainforest What: Arutam Ecotours 5-day trip camping trip in Morona Santiago. When: Saturday October 8th - Wednesday October 12th Where: Limon and Morona Santiago Cost: $440 per person in small group Contact: info@arutamecotours.com
Cuenca Tennis, affordable fun, fitness, friendship Cuenca Tennis is an inclusive group of tennis players that encourages players of all levels to enjoy tennis and friendship in Cuenca. Whether you are an experienced tennis player or beginner, you will find a welcoming group of expats at the Jefferson Perez Coliseo on Tuesday and Thursday mornings, 9-noon. You can Like and follow Cuenca Tennis on our related FB page, Tennis in Cuenca. Contact Ken Lucero, administrator, for additional information at lucerok@yahoo.com. The Jefferson Perez Coliseo is located at Unidad National and 12 de Abril. Ken Lucero: lucerok@yahoo.com 099 373 5719. Call after: 7 AM. Ballot drop-off locations Democrats Abroad is collecting ballots for delivery to the Consulate in Guayaquil. Drop off your signed ballot, in an envelope* addressed to your Local Election Office at the following locations: The first week in October: - Mon Oct 3, Nucallacta 12:30 – 2:30 Hermano Miguel 5-62 y Juan Jaramillo - Wed Oct 5, Veg Bar 12:30 – 2:30 3 de Noviembre y Jacaranda (1 blk past Los Cedros) - Wed Oct 5, Mall del Rio, food court 12:30 -2:30 The second week in October: - Mon Oct 10, Fabiano’s 12:30 – 2:30 Presidente Cordova 4-84 y Mariano Cueva - Tues Oct 11, Fabiano’s 12:30 – 2:30 Presidente Cordova 4-84 y Mariano Cueva *If you received a post-paid envelope with your ballot, please print, fold, and use it to return your ballot. Additional postage-paid envelopes will be available at drop-off sites. A limited number of US stamps will be available for regularsized envelopes. For additional information, contact: info-ecuador@ democratsabroad.org Cuenca. Democrats Abroad Ecuador: info-ecuador@ democratsabroad.org 099 373 5719. Call after: 8 AM.
To place your FREE ad, e-mail it to: freead@savorec.com
CLASSIFIEDS Free language exchange sessions Every week on Tuesday evenings, starting promptly at 5:30 PM in the Spanish Institute of Cuenca, join us to exchange languages, share and learn with native speakers of Spanish, French, German and other languages. We will talk about different cultures, languages and current events happening around the world. Casual format encourages everyone to speak in the language they want to learn. Feedback on your efforts will be provided by our members who are native speakers of that language. Every Tuesday Evening, starting at 5:30 PM, free, Calle Larga 2-92 y Tomás Ordoñez, one floor up from street, Cuenca Jack Hardy: 099 890 3140. Call after: 10 AM. LooKing for someone who owns a single engine airplane to build hours Hello, I am looking for someone who owns a single engine airplane in any part of Ecuador in order to share the expenses and build up flying hours. I am an FAA private pilot trying to build hours somehow to get my commercial licence. Amanda Mena: 099 519 8944. Call after: 7 AM.
Ready for a detox weekend? Oct. 8th and 9th, Ayurveda, Yoga and Meditaion Immerse yourself in a rewarding and healing experience. Devote a weekend to your health, allow your body to cleanse and your mind to calm. All activities will be based on Ayurveda, the ancient medicinal science of India, and its sister Sciences of Yoga and Meditation. Instruction imparted in English by a professional Ayurvedic health consultant and EVD instructors. Includes: - Ashram lodging on October 8th - Transportation Cuenca-Ashram-Cuenca - Manual and other materials - All meals - Ayurvedic introduction to principles and detox practices - Ayurvedic detox cooking instruction and hands on - Shiva Hatha Yoga Clases - Meditation - Cost: $100 (discounts available for groups of 3 or more) October 8th and 9th / all day, Ashram Caminantes del Amanecer (30 min from Cuenca in beautiful location of 50 acres of primary forest) Barbara V Flores: espaciosluz@evdsky.com 098 707 0201.
Veterans League meeting, Friday The next monthly Veterans League luncheon will be held at noon, this Friday, October 7, at La Herradura Restaurant located at Avenida Remigio Romero 3-55 y Remigio Crespo (between Remigio Crespo and Remigio Tamariz). Please note the new venue which is about two blocks from our former venue. Our speaker will be Giancarlo Vignolo, an attorney with the firm of Vignolo Barzallo, who will speak on Ecuador employment/ labor law, particularly as it applies to employing a housekeeper or other personal employee. There is a lot more to it than most of us realize, and our experience in the US does not transfer to useful expertise here. Complying with the law may also afford the employer protection with regard to workplace injuries, health care, etc. Because of the broad interest in this topic, we wish to extend an invitation once again to spouses and guests. Invite any fellow veterans, spouses, and guests. Noon, Friday, October 7, La Herradura Restaurant, Avenida Remigio Romero 3-55 y Remigio Crespo Jack Wilkinson: JackWilkinson1@msn.com
Hatha yoga and brunch Join us for a wonderful Hatha yoga class on our rooftop space. A great activity to get outside, meet friends, and practice together. A breakfast brunch is provided by Kafemania. Pancakes, fruit and granola, unlimited coffee and juice, tigrillo, quiche, and more. Sign up now to reserve your space. Water bottle and comfortable clothing required. $10 includes 1 hour of yoga and all you can eat breakfast. Also check out our studio classes. A fun way to begin your yoga practice. Monday’s and Wednesday 6:30 PM Tuesday’s 8:15 AM and 7 PM Wednesday’s 4:30 PM, gentle yoga Thursday’s 8:15 AM Friday’s 10:15 October 8th, 9:30-12:30, Remigio Tamariz 2-100 y Augustin Cueva Aubree Jeanne: rumisolyoga@gmail.com 099 255 6981
The Vegetable Bar is thrilled to announce it’s new DELIVERY SERVICE! Beginning Wednesday, October 5th, any item on the Vegetable Bar Menu will be available to order through the Motodelivery App. Download the Motodelivery App from the Google Play store for your Android smartphone or for your desktop computer. Or if you prefer, call us directly at 0989 358 169 and we will send Motodelivery to your home!
noW EVEryDAy! The Vegetable Bar's Own Special Chicken Pot Pie $7.95
Delivery will be available from 8:30AM to 7:00PM Monday through Saturday and 8:30AM to 5:00PM on Sunday! Try the Motodelivery delivery service this week and with any MEAL ordered from the Vegetable Bar, receive a FREE ORDER OF CHOCOLATE CAKE!
WEEKLY SPECIALS thursday, oct. 6th: Tomato Mac & Cheese Gorgeous tomatoes on Wednesday, oct. 5th: Braised Balsamic Chicken top of creamy, decadent with Savory Mushrooms mac and cheese and artichokes and Mashed Sweet Potato $8.95 $8.95
Saturday, oct. 8th: Special Wine Pairings Sunday, oct. 9th: Pan-Seared Salmon Honey-Mustard Chicken with Kale and Apple and Apples and baked Salad and Sweet Potato Sweet Potato with Sour Puree Cream and Chives $10.95 $8.95
Friday, oct 7th: Beer Battered Fish and Chips with Homemade Coleslaw and Tartar Sauce. 2-Piece $8.95 3-Piece $9.95
Saturday, oct. 8th: Special Wine Pairings Italian Corvina Skewers w/Lemon Sauce & Asian Cucumber Sesame Salad $8.95
Monday, oct. 10th: tuesday, oct 11th: Chicken Piccata with Himalayan Salt Block Grilled Asparagus and Shrimp Tacos with Curried House Salad Mango Salsa, or $8.95 $8.95
Saturday, oct. 8th: Special Wine Pairings Chicken Arrabbiata Linguini with House Salad and Garlic Bread. $8.95
tuesday, oct 11th: BLT Pasta Bake in its own clay pot, a very filling $8.95
Paseo 3 de Noviembre y Jacaranda (antes Hotel Oro Verde) Hours: Mon. - Sat. 9:00am-7:00pm
(5pm on Sundays and 8:00pm on Tuesdays)
www.thevegetablebar.com