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Healthy Eating, Comfort Food and Phenomenal TheMusic Story of to “Big Red IsPlace Dead” Coming Cuenca in One
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e just want to play music. It's and Tom's business experience and what we both love to do." dedication to creating a special place for After many hours on buses and an t had been fourwhat months the dayand since That's Rayto Lewis good times in Cuenca, the trio knew they the Wanner 7.8 earthquake destroyed expensive ride the six kilometers Michael told methat when I askedso still had one taxi ingredient missing: a perfect in want Ecuador. Along with in my menu from to Canoa to the Proyecto, we reached them,many "Whylives do you to work so hard compliment their music. yourbusiness retirement?!" That's when they approached Michael partners Kristen Sawyer and the settlement in time for lunch. Over And whatI was started it all. birth Soares and Julius owner and Zachthat's Cashero, on my wayThe to Manabí rice, lentils and Torbio—the soup, we interviewed of aprovince new adventure. These two wellchef of The Vegetable Bar—with a very to visit our other partners, Sara volunteers and staff. We also talked with known expats, along with their close friend interesting idea. To combine the Louisiana and Geoff Odell. Both Sara and residents. We heard again and again that TomCoppler Northcote, are the proud owners of Pub and The Vegetable Bar in one place; Geoff are experienced disaster-relief and and theto most pressing needBridge was forLouisiana a way to what they hope will become the busiest, have the Broken international development specialists. friendliest and fun nighttime hangout in Pub transport andThe supplies from Bar the open atpeople night and Vegetable Cuenca. open during the day. The idea is also to Only months in advance of our planned city to the settlement. From that kernelZero, of a our wish, they have Theonly Vegetable Bar's team provide all launch of little La Revista partners The vehicles available were an are introducing the new Broken Bridge the food services including the cooking, left Cuenca to help at the coast. We stood old truck called Big Red and a small car, Louisiana Pub, located where the Broken the wait staff and even the management behind their used decision. We all on knew that ofboth owned by volunteers. The vehicles Bridge Tavern to reside 3 de the bar. the earthquake had changed everything. were and suffering near daily Noviembre. The venue promises to offer "We over-used figured, everyone in town now a unique with knows The Vegetable and their great Whiledinning we experience managed along fund-raising breakdowns. Sara Bar Coppler planned blues, folk, country and old-time rock and And because Ray, his events in Cuenca, Sara and Geoff worked menu. a brain-storming session forwife the Linda next roll.to establish Proyecto Samán, in Canoa, and I go there every week for Trivia, we evening. "The idea of playing blues music here also know how professionally it is run. providing temporary housing and help to a shared meal and music, ideas in Cuenca has been something we've It's After one of the few places in town that rebuild the lives of thefor residents. Kristen, we started owing. to What is the best way been dreaming about quite some think flcaters its customers with to a Zach and I had tothat usegenre our visit explain the current situation, the need and time, because Ray planned and I love soto North American level of service. And the much," saidthe Michael Wanner. "But it's notto personal that of Michael and Julius inspect settlement and report back possible touch resolution the transportation all we play,supporters or all we are going have their on and their staff give you,a really makes you project about theto impact problem? “Let’s make movie!” someone our musical lineups. We plan to have local feel right at home. They're all really good donations had made, as well as to explain said. We needed something clever. musicians who can also play country, old- people with big smiles on their faces," said their financial support Something funny. Something people timewhy rock, folkcontinued and blues as well. We really is Tom. would want to share onof their necessary. want to have the place become the music "On top of that, none thesocial threemedia of us venue that people think of first in Cuenca." wanted to take on full-time jobs in our Bringing together their musical talents retirement," Ray said with a laugh. "But
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seriously, with Michael and Julius and their team on board, this arrangement works sites. I wrote a couple of scripts. The one out perfectly for us." everyone likedand theTom bestfirst involved the "When Ray approached death andthe funeral Big Red, with and them, the us about idea of of working eff of aright littleaway boy to fix this the was problem weorts knew that going to be magic. fun," says Michael. "It's not just that using they brought us a beautiful location in the Volunteer Kathy McCullough (an artist neighborhood the original and writer fromof Cuenca) and Vegetable I made Bar," said Julius. "Having the opportunity to props from found objects: a miniature work with them on a new and completely cardboard Big Red; lengths of garland different menu for the nighttime venue made from roadside weeds; a funeral was exciting to me as chef." wreath fromofvines; mourning With fashioned the inspiration "Southern Blues, Folk, Country and Rock," Julius and Michael veils cut from mosquito netting. Other came up with a menu that will be diff erent volunteers made a costume for the young fromof any other the city. With Louisiana star the film,in Yeferson Gómez, and specialties like Gumbo and Jambalaya gave acting lessons to the residents of and southern favorites like hush puppies the decided andsettlement. black-eyedKristen peas,and the Zach Broken Bridge locations and will planned camera angles Louisiana Pub be serving up food and with Geoff , the photographer. music that fits perfectly with the relaxed old-time Filming feeling startedof the afterhistoric lunch.building There it will occupy. were a few hiccoughs. The magician’s "In addition to the food ng and hat proved too large andgreat kept engulfi entertainment, our goal is to create a young Yeferon’s head. Little boys living at warm, friendly vibe that reminds you of a the Proyecto fellorinEnglish love with a tinybut bicycle good Irish pub tavern, with a prop and kept running off with it. A smoke down home southern vibe. A place where eff ectalways provedknow difficult you youbecause can go the andwind relax continued on page 3 and have fun," Tom added. During the day, Michael and Julius will be introducing a new concept they have
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By Michael Stephens The coolest new restaurant in town opens November 2nd! Come enjoy the fun at The Broken Bridge Louisiana Pub! There will be live music, food sampling and ice cold drinks for you to enjoy as you wander through the 3 de Noviembre Festival! With home-style cooking and nightly music, this place is going to become the hippest place in town! The Louisiana Pub will feature the best of southern cooking, brought to you in partnership by the staff of The Vegetable Bar! With old-time favorites like Gumbo, Jambalaya and Hush Puppies, you’re going to love this menu! The Broken Bridge Louisiana Pub will have nightly musical guests playing Blues, Folk, Classic Rock and even Country! So, come for the food and stay for the music! Or come for the music and stay for the food! Either way, the Broken Bridge Louisiana Pub is surely going to be come your favorite nighttime hangout!
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hat are you doing today? I'm sitting in Yunguilla at a local restaurant, El Agave, having an ice-cold Sol beer (one of my favorite Mexican beers) and chowing down on an amazing Taco platter. And it's a truly beautiful day. About 75 degrees (Fahrenheit) with the sun shining and a few puffy white clouds floating by. Couldn't really ask for more. Codie is with me and we are just marveling at how much Ecuador has to offer. That is, if you just get out and find it. That's what I want to say to you today. GET OUT of the city once in awhile. I mean, I love Cuenca, I truly do. But I also love to escape it every so often and see what else there is to explore in this great country. Yunguilla for example is almost always sunny and warm and it offers a nice respite from the long stretches of cold weather we tend to get in Cuenca. It's dry but with the occasional rains that come here and the supply of water from a few rivers, almost anything grows here. It's such an unusual combination for me, having come here from Colorado. It's dry like the Colorado, but it can also be tropically lush. What a great combination! Think of it as a dryer Vilcabamba. And while I love Vilcabamba, Yunguilla is so much closer. You can get here on a bus (the one that goes to Santa Isabel) for a few dollars, or as a few of our friends have done, take a taxi for about $25. That's not to say you shouldn't check out Vilcabamba if you haven't done so already. Its climate is more tropical and it sits at a little higher altitude than Yunguilla, so it's a very different experience. Getting there is simple too. Take a bus (a very long trip) or take the shuttle service that Hosteria Izhcayluma (This place is amazing! You should consider staying there. Call them at 07 264 0095) offers every day at 1:30PM (catch it at La Cigale at Honorato Vasquez 7-80 y Luis Cordero). And it probably goes without saying, but did you know you're a stone's throw from one of the most beautiful national parks you could ever imagine? The El Cajas is not just a set of mountains you look at to tell how the weather will be today! It's a huge mass of land with amazing beauty that reminds me of Colorado’s Western slope. Like Yunguilla and Vilcabamba, it has it's own weather pattern (often cool to cold with fog and rain, mixed occasionally with sunny days). Being essentially in your backyard, it really is something you have to explore. My recommendation? Contact James Drummondo of flyfishingecuador.com and let him guide you around up there. He knows the place like the back of his hand and he will make sure you are prepared for any of the dangers and elements you may encounter. I could go on and on here about all the beautiful places this country offers up, but I suspect I've already made my point with you. So wake up, make a plan, grab a friend or loved one, tie your shoes and GET OUT!
The Broken Bridge Louisiana Pub will be open on Sunday from 11:00AM to 5:00PM and on Monday, Tuesday, Friday and Saturday from 5:30PM to 10:30PM. They will be sharing their location with the new Vegetable Bar Express, who will be providing the food and wait staff for the Louisiana Pub.
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continued from page1 been working on for a few months: The Vegetable Bar Express. "The Vegetable Bar Express is a natural extension of The Vegetable Bar. Research is now showing that people are moving away from sit-down type restaurants and are looking for more take-away food options. They want higher quality restaurant type foods (as opposed to fast-food options like McDonalds or Subway), with the convenience option of take-away. It's a trend we are seeing in North America and Europe and one we believe is working its way toward Cuenca," says Michael. "The Vegetable Bar Express will offer all of our original menu items, packaged and ready to go. And if our customers are not in a hurry, they will still have the option of eating inside or outside on the terrace. " Along with Ray and Michael Wanner as occasional musical headliners, the Broken Bridge Louisiana Pub will also be inviting local and international groups to an "open mic" night every Monday. The audiences will then decide who they love and those acts will be asked to come back on a regular basis. "Ray, Tom and Michael plan to make this an environment for local musicians to come and show off their talents, which is reminiscent of what we did at The Cafe Eucalyptus. And with the Tranvia forcing Codie (Michael's fiancé) and I to close Eucalyptus, it feels like we are coming full circle back to one of the things we enjoyed the most about the place," says The Vegetable Bar's Michael. "Our thinking is that with the diverse options of our two menus, and the music we plan to have here, we can attract both expats and Cuencanos to our restaurants," says Tom. "Imagine, you can start your day eating right with The Vegetable Bar Express and end it with some great comfort food and the best kinds of music. That's a win-win for everyone." With these two teams working together and bringing all of their experience into one location, The Vegetable Bar Express and the Broken Bridge Louisiana Pub may just end up becoming the favorite Cuenca hangout for expats and Ecuadorians alike. The Vegetable Bar Express will be open Monday through Saturday from 11:00AM to 3:00PM. The Broken Bridge Louisiana Pub will be open from 11:00AM to 5:00PM on Sundays and from 5:30PM to 10:30PM on Monday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. The Grand Opening of these two restaurants will be on November 2nd during the annual 3 de Noviembre holiday celebration. For more information or to inquire about performing at The Broken Louisiana Pub, contact Ray Lewis or Michael Wanner at bblpubec@gmail.com. If you are interested in applying for employment with the Broken Bridge Louisiana Pub or The Vegetable Bar Express, contact Michael Soares at TheVegetableBar@ yahoo.com.
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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.
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
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
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Oxford says Shakespeare will share credit for Henry VI
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he Bard was not a solo act. Oxford University Press' new edition of William Shakespeare's works will credit Christopher Marlowe as co-author of the three Henry VI plays, underscoring that the playwright collaborated with others on some of his most famous works. Marlowe, a playwright, poet and spy, will share billing in the latest version of the New Oxford Shakespeare being published this week. While scholars have long suspected that Shakespeare's plays included the work of others, new analytical methods helped researchers conclude that sections bore the hallmarks of Marlowe's hand. "Shakespeare, like other geniuses, recognized the value of other people," Gary Taylor, a professor at Florida State University and the principal investigator of the new work, said Monday. "What is Shakespeare famous for? Writing dialogue — interactions between two people. You would expect in his life there would be dialogue with other people." A team of 23 international scholars looked afresh at the man many consider the greatest writer in the English language. The challenge, put simply: If one is going to compile the complete works of Shakespeare one first has to determine what they are. Five of the world's most senior Shakespeare scholars —Taylor, Hugh Craig at the University of Newcastle in Australia, MacDonald P. Jackson at the University of Auckland in New Zealand; Gabriel Egan at De Montfort University, Leicester and John Jowett of the Shakespeare Institute at the University of Birmingham — had to be convinced of the issues of authorship in the works. The editors concluded that 17 of 44 works associated with Shakespeare had input from others. The scholars used computerized data sets to reveal patterns, trends and associations — analyzing not only Shakespeare's words, but also those of his contemporaries.
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he Canbot can say its name, respond to voice commands, and "dance" as it plays Michael Jackson's "Billie Jean." Other robots China is displaying at the World Robot Conference can play badminton, sand cell phone cases and sort computer chips. China is showcasing its burgeoning robot industry at the five-day exhibition in Beijing, part of a national effort to promote use of more advanced technologies in Chinese factories and create high-end products that redefine the meaning of "Made in China." Apart from the cool factor, China's sweeping plans to upgrade its factories and production lines depend on building and better using advanced robots. Automation is crucial for industries facing rising labor costs and slowing growth in the work force thanks to the "one-child" policy era and aging of the population. China will have to make big strides to leap ahead of Germany, Japan and other nations whose robots are generations ahead. Infinities International Group, based in eastern China's Shandong, advertises its Canbot U-Partner as a service robot that could be programmed to run in shopping malls, restaurants and banks. But it's modeled on the "Pepper" robot made by Japan's SoftBank. Nearby, Peng Zhihui and Luo Binyi stood with "Ares," a human-sized robot they designed with exposed metal arms and hands and a wide range of uses in mind, from the military to performing basic tasks in a home. Peng and Luo, both 24, developed the mannequin-like Ares while attending college in southwestern China's Sichuan province. A Shanghai investment company pitched in some funding. "Many robots aren't very useful right now, but will show their true value when they are used in homes in the future," Peng said.
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corroded iron key to a locker on the Titanic has sold at auction for 85,000 pounds ($104,000). The key belonged to Sidney Sedunary, a 23-year-old ship's steward. He was one of the 1,500 people who died when the state-of-the-art passenger liner stuck an iceberg and sank during its maiden voyage from England to New York. The key, attached to a brass tag stamped "Locker 14 F Deck," was sent to Sedunary's pregnant widow after his body was recovered. It had been expected to fetch 50,000 pounds in Saturday's sale by Henry Aldridge & Son in Devizes, western England. Prices for Titanic artifacts have soared in recent years. In 2013, a violin believed to have been played as the doomed vessel sank sold for more than 1 million pounds.
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We are the Braid: An Interview with Alexandra, Creator of Recycled Art By Kristen Sawyer, Publisher - La Revista Zero Magazine
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uring my experience at the artisan fair in Common Grounds, I met an artist named Alexandra. She makes recycled figures and containers: woven baskets, Christmas trees, boxes to hide secret things. All of her figures are made of newspaper and magazine paper, glued and painted. I asked her about her creations, her definition of art and creativity, and the ways in which the expatriate community and Cuencano community can better come together. Kristen: How do you make these creations? Alexandra: I start with newspaper paper. I tear it up and roll it, and then start to braid it together, just like you would braid your hair. After, I wrap it around a form, some type of mold, apply glue and let it sit for three days. Finally, I paint it and add any decoration and details. Kristen: When did you start with this type of work? Alexandra: I started 2 or 3 years ago. I left my job because I had a kid, a baby, and I had to be home with him. I didn’t have anything to do in my house. So, I started using the things I found around my house, old kitchen things, and I covered them with old papers and magazines. I used anything I could find. Kristen: So what types of molds do you typically use then? Alexandra: Truly, I use everything. I use boxes, containers, anything I discover. For the Christmas trees, for example, I used the cones from my children’s soccer games, those orange ones. Things like that. Kristen: In your opinion, why is recycled art important? Alexandra: It’s becoming important because we have a tendency, here in Ecuador, to follow what the expatriates bring in and do. They’ve brought this format of recycled art. They’ve brought recycling, and now we recycle more. We look for and eat more organic food. Just two years ago, there wasn’t a single garage sale and now, that’s the popular way we buy and sell things. All of these things have been brought in by new people. We now try to use less of the things that we know will harm the environment. Kristen: What is your definition of creativity? Alexandra: Fun. Enjoyment. If you don’t like what you’re doing, you have to repeat it until you make what you want. Stick with it. Kristen: What are your goals for your business selling your creations?baskets Alexandra: For me, it’s more about using my time in a different way. It’s a destresser. I have my children, my office for work in my house, and when all of the schedules of everyone are finally done, that’s when I can make my art. Sometimes, it’s at 11 or 12 at night,
but that’s ok with me. I don’t answer the pone, don’t check my email. I rest. I totally disconnect. After these questions, our conversation veered. Alexandra and I talked about the expatriates and the opportunity to better connect the communities of Cuencanos and expatriates. For example, she told me that at this type of fair, there are so many expatriates with interesting things: different sauces, different types of wine, pork sandwiches from North Carolina, jewelry, and more. It would be a good opportunity to mix the communities. She hopes that Cuencanos can come in the future and bring their food, their art, their traditional works, and the expatriates can learn more about the Cuencano culture here, the authentic culture of Ecuador. We agree, this would be the ideal, but it’s not typically the case. Alexandra was the only Cuencana there. It is hard, I imagine, selling your work or food in a fair filled with expatriates, especially when there is a gap in language and many expatriates still don’t speak many words of Spanish. But, despite the language divide, Alexandra did try to communicate with the people there using broken English words and still speaking in Spanish to describe her work, and the patrons did try to communicate with her. She sold her woven creations, but she affirmed what I thought:
it certainly wasn’t easy with the language divide. So then where, and how, can we find the middle ground for these communities to come together? Is there a space where the expatriates and the Cuencanos can integrate, can communicate without fluency of either language but through emotion, through intention, through heart? Lord Tennyson, a British writer of the 19th century, said, “I am a part of all that I have met.” And so we are connected; we mark one another. For the expatriates living here in Cuenca, we must acknowledge our influence and impact on the world and communities here. We must walk with open ears and alert eyes. We must learn from the customs, from the people, from the values, like the emphasis on family, that permeate the livelihood of this Andean city. We will not be the same after our time here; our lives will have been changed. And for the Cuencanos, I hope that they can continue to teach us, to influence our ways, to share their own ways of being and living. It is an exchange, an intercambio, that hopefully leaves both unique parts stronger when woven together. Our lives, as of now and well as our future paths, are merged as Tennyson says, and so they are also like the braids of Alexandra’s recycled paper. Interwoven. Before, our lives were separate, two different pieces of two different papers, each with its own words, its own story. But with glue, with time, with dedication, our papers take new form. They are converted into a new creation, a woven braid as strong as the hair of the Cuencana women I see walking down the streets every day. Our stories become much more complex and much more beautiful when they become a part of one another.
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N.B. village still cut off weeks after Stolen baby Jesus head returned after statue replacement went viral excavator fell through bridge
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he missing head of a statue of baby Jesus has been returned, and the bright orange clay head that replaced it has been removed. Gerard Lajeunesse, the priest at the Ste. Anne des Pins parish in Sudbury, Ont., says the head was returned to him on Friday. The statue had recently been fitted with the temporary clay head -- topped with a spiky orange crown -- crafted by a local artist, which garnered international attention and was compared online to a character on "The Simpsons" or to the infamously botched restoration of a fresco of Jesus in Spain. Lajeunesse says the stolen head was returned to him on Friday, by a woman he knew. He says the woman, who he wouldn't identify, came upon the head through her work, but didn't realize it belonged to the church until she saw the media reports about the orange replacement. Lajeunesse says the replacement had already been removed by the time he got the original head back. He says it was necessary to prevent the orange clay from staining the white stone of the statue. Lajeunesse says for now, the statue will remain headless. Before replacing it, the church needs to figure out how to secure it safely to the statue and prevent it from being stolen again.
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Developers gone wild? Toronto landmarks targeted with prank proposals
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ure, Toronto's CN Tower is iconic. But wouldn't it look better with a 40-storey residential tower sticking out of the observation deck? And surely it's time for the city's century-old Casa Loma to remodel, so why not add a 30-storey tower onto one side? Those are just a few of the tongue-in-cheek development proposal notices that have been going up around Toronto, as part of a public art project meant to satirize the city's development boom. The proposals show concept art and describe plans for adding massive towers to all kinds of Toronto landmarks, including the CN Tower, the Rogers Centre, Toronto City Hall and even the Toronto Island Ferry. But they're all fake, and part of an art project that's also being shared online. They are written in the serious tone typical of the real notices, with plans laid out to "care" for existing structures during construction of the massive towers. For instance, in the Toronto Island Ferry proposal, the "developers" say they would build a 22-storey residential building while maintaining the "existing heritage boat as a transportation link." The plans range from bold to absolutely ridiculous. The CN Tower proposal would install a four-storey parking lot on the side of the tower. A proposal for 1 Bloor Street East - already a brand-new, 76-storey tower – would add an additional 42 storeys to the top. And plans for OCAD would perch a 12-storey residential tower on the tabletop-like architecture of the Sharp Centre for Design. The artists declined to be identified, but they told CTV Toronto that their project is meant to encourage a more "sensible" approach to development in the city. "We're all active in building the city together," one of the artists told CTV Toronto by phone. "But I think maybe the balance has been tipping to the developers and their vision of the city." On their website, the artists ask Torontonians to "Consider the alternative: a city that reflects the people in it."
n excavator that fell through a historic bridge in New Brunswick earlier this month is still there, raising safety concerns for those in the area. The excavator remains in the same place where it fell, leaving the 102-year-old covered bridge in French Village, N.B. unusable. The bridge was the only direct connection to Saint John and Hampton, until the excavator incident on Oct. 5. “We come down here every day, check and see what they’re doing,” Bonnie Kellar, a nearby resident, told CTV Atlantic. Kellar says she and other members of the community are worried about getting in and out of French Village during an emergency. “We do have a lot of older people that live on this road and that’s why I’m concerned about the safety,” said Kellar. “Not really for myself but my motherin-law is up in years and you’ve got a lady up here with a bad heart.” Alternate routes take an additional 20 to 30 minutes to reach Saint John or Hampton. The added time is not only a safety concern for older people with health problems, but also a challenge for younger people trying to get to school. The Department of Transportation installed temporary support structures underneath the bridge on Friday to stabilize it. Engineers are trying to figure out a way to remove the excavator without wrecking the historic bridge. The excavator was carrying timber to repair the bridge when it fell through.
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$320M capital campaign complete for Ohio art museum An Ohio art museum says it has completed a $320 million capital campaign that paid for its years long expansion from 389,000 square feet to 588,000 square feet. The Plain Dealer in Cleveland reports the Cleveland Museum of Art made the announcement on Saturday at its "CMA X 100" Centennial Celebration. Top gifts included $25 million from the John Huntington Art & Polytechnic Trust and $22.5 million from the Kelvin and Eleanor Smith Foundation. Museum trustees gave $122 million. Officials say the museum can focus now on exhibitions and educational programs, instead of construction. Upcoming exhibit projects for 2017 and 2018 include shows on the works of Jean-Michel Basquiat and Alex Katz. Officials say the museum will soon begin a new long-term strategic plan.
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Tilting, sinking San Francisco high-rise raises alarm
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he average price of gasoline in the U.S. has dropped four cents over the past two weeks to $2.25 for regular grade. Industry analyst Trilby Lundberg said Sunday it's the first time the price dropped in 11 weeks. Part of the reason is seasonally lower gasoline demand. The Lundberg Survey found the average price of midgrade gasoline was $2.54 a gallon while premium was $2.75. The highest average price for regular gas in the contiguous U.S. was $2.78 in San Francisco. The lowest was $1.95 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The average price for diesel was $2.45, up three cents from two weeks ago.
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ting will hit the stage at the American Music Awards next month, and the icon will receive a special honor for his successful career. Dick Clark Productions said Monday that Sting will receive The American Music Award of Merit on Nov. 20 at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. The award was last given in 2008, to Annie Lennox. Other recipients include Michael Jackson, Prince, Johnny Cash, Whitney Houston and Paul McCartney. The 65-year-old former Police lead singer will perform a medley of his hits, including his latest single "I Can't Stop Thinking About You." Sting will release a new album, "57th & 9th," on Nov. 11. Bruno Mars will open the AMAs, which will air live on ABC. Drake is the leading nominee at the fan-voted show.
Pamela Buttery noticed something peculiar six years ago while practicing golf putting in her 57th-floor apartment at the luxurious Millennium Tower. The ball kept veering to the same corner of her living room. Those were the first signs for residents of the sleek, mirrored high-rise that something was wrong. The 58-story building has gained notoriety in recent weeks as the "leaning tower of San Francisco." But it's not just leaning. It's sinking, too. And engineers hired to assess the problem say it shows no immediate sign of stopping. "What concerns me most is the tilting," says Buttery, 76, a retired real estate developer. "Is it safe to stay here? For how long?" Completed seven years ago, the tower so far has sunk 16 inches into the soft soil and landfill of San Francisco's crowded financial district. But it's not sinking evenly, which has created a 2-inch tilt at the base — and a roughly 6-inch lean at the top. By comparison, Italy's famed Leaning Tower of Pisa is leaning more than 16 feet. But in a major earthquake fault zone, the Millennium Tower's structural problems have raised alarm and become the focus of a public scandal. Several documents involving the downtown building were leaked in recent weeks, including exchanges between the city's Department of Building Inspection and Millennium Partners, the developer. They show both sides knew the building was sinking more than anticipated before it opened in late 2009, but neither made that information public. In a February 2009 letter, a chief buildings inspector, Raymond Lui, wrote to the tower's engineering firm to express concerns about "larger than expected settlements." He asked what was being done to stop the sinking and if the building's structural safety could be affected. DeSimone Consulting Engineers replied that the building had already unexpectedly settled 8.3 inches. But the engineering firm concluded, "It is our professional opinion that the structures are safe." City Supervisor Aaron Peskin, who has convened hearings on the matter at City Hall, asked Lui why the building was then certified safe for occupancy. "We felt they had it under control," replied Lui, now employed in San Francisco's public works department. He did not elaborate. City officials, owners of the building's high-end apartments, its developers and politicians are arguing over who is to blame. Meanwhile, key questions remain. "When is this building going to stop sinking?" asks Jerry Dodson, an attorney and engineer who paid $2.1 million in 2009 for his two-bedroom apartment on the 42nd floor. "That's something that no one has been able to answer." On the sidewalks outside the Millennium Tower, engineers last month started working to figure out why the building keeps sinking and if there's a way to fix it. But the process, which involves drilling deep holes and testing soil samples, is expected to take several months. The geotechnical engineer leading the operation, Pat Shires, said existing data indicates the tower "might" sink between 24 to 31 inches in total, but nobody knows for sure. When the Millennium Tower opened, it became a haven for the city's well-heeled, and all 419 apartments quickly sold out. Tenants have included former San Francisco 49er Joe Montana, late venture capitalist Tom Perkins and Giants outfielder Hunter Pence. The building has a 75-foot indoor lap-pool, a health club and spa, an in-house cinema, and a restaurant and wine bar run by celebrity chef Michael Mina. Penthouses have sold for more than $10 million. The tower's troubles are apparent in its five-floor underground garage, where Porsches and Lamborghinis sit near walls bearing floor-to-ceiling cracks, many bracketed by stress gauges to measure growth. Meanwhile, accusations and lawsuits are piling up. Dodson and other residents blame developers for what they say is a flawed design. The tower's foundation, for instance, uses piles driven 60 to 90 feet into landfill, rather than the pricier option of going down at least 240 feet to bedrock. Millennium Partners maintains its design is safe and says many San Francisco highrises have similar foundations. "We did this building the right way," Chris Jeffries, a founding partner at Millennium Partners, told a news conference. "The building is 100 percent safe."
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Tens of thousands of fish wash SpaceX's Elon Musk elaborates up on Louisiana's False River on plan to colonize Mars Officials say a cold front is responsible for tens of thousands of dead fish washing up along the banks of the False River in Louisiana. A biologist with Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries, Brian Heimann, tells WAFBTV that a cold front came through the area this week and caused the shallower areas of the lake to lose oxygen. Video from the station shows the lifeless fish drifting in the water along the river bank and under boat docks. The vast majority of the dead fish were Threadfin Chad. Heimann says the False River is overpopulated with the species, and officials are already working to control the fish.
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Namaste:Women defend wearing yoga pants in peaceful parade
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paceX CEO Elon Musk has given more details about his plan to colonize Mars. Musk answered questions on Reddit on Sunday. The session was a follow up to Musk's comments at a space conference in Mexico last month during which he unveiled his plan to send up to 1 million people to Mars within the next 40 to 100 years. Musk envisions 1,000 passenger ships flying en masse to the red planet "Battlestar Galactica" style. He elaborated on that plan Sunday, saying an unmanned ship will be sent to Mars with equipment to build a plant to create refueling propellant for return trips to Earth. He says the first manned crew would have the job of constructing the plant. Musk said last month SpaceX is already working on equipment for the project.
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undreds of women, girls and other supporters proudly donned their yoga pants Sunday as they peacefully paraded around the Rhode Island neighborhood of a man who derided the attire as tacky and ridiculous. Alan Sorrentino said the response to his letter to the editor, printed in The Barrington Times on Wednesday, has been "vicious" and that he's received death threats. He maintained the letter was meant to be humorous. But organizers said even if Sorrentino's letter was meant to be a joke, the message is clear. "Women are fed up with the notion that we have to dress for people's visual pleasure," said Jamie Burke, parade organizer. The so-called yoga pants parade wasn't a protest against Sorrentino specifically but part of a bigger movement against misogyny and men dictating how women should dress, organizers said. More than 300 people — many of them women and young girls — came out for the social media-driven event in the affluent, coastal town of Barrington, wearing yoga pants of different styles and colors.
DID YOU KNOW? The solstices mark the shortest and longest days of the year and when the sun is at its highest or lowest point in the noon sky. The solstices occur in both June and December, and when you experience each solstice depends on which hemisphere you call home. People who reside in the northern hemisphere will experience the summer solstice in June while those in the southern hemisphere will experience the winter solstice at this time.
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Top ways you might be Eurozone business activity wasting your money grows at fastest pace this year
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usiness activity across the 19 eurozone economies grew in October at its fastest pace so far this year, shrugging off any major concerns about Britain's "Brexit" vote, a survey showed Monday. The purchasing managers' index, a survey of activity among 5,000 companies in the services and manufacturing sectors, rose to 53.7 points from 52.6 the month before. The index, compiled by research firm IHS Markit, is on a 100-point scale, with 50 separating growth from contraction. The increase was led by stronger momentum in Germany, whereas France saw a slowdown. Overall, new orders and hiring intentions rose. Work backlogs accumulated at the fastest pace in five years — a positive sign for the economy that suggests companies are enjoying good demand. The results suggest the eurozone is holding up in the face of uncertainties including Britain's vote to leave the European Union and a slowdown in global trade. Chris Williamson, chief business economist at IHS Markit, said that the results are consistent with the eurozone economy growing at a quarterly rate of 0.4 percent in the final three months of the year. That would be a pick-up from the 0.3 percent growth in the second quarter.
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any consumers waste money every day without even noticing it. Yet, rethinking our habits could provide savings that add up quickly over time. Here is a list of the top ways we waste money. Are there any areas where you could improve? Paying credit card interest - Always aim to pay off credit card debt as soon as possible. Consider moving balances from high interest credit cards to one with a lower interest rate. This will allow you to pay off debt faster. Buying bottled water - Did you know that most bottled water isn't any better for you than tap water? In fact, some bottled waters come from municipal sources and are repackaged for consumer consumption. Switch to tap water and a reusable bottle to save money and the environment. Wasting food - The average household throws out about $600 worth of food each year. Meal planning and budgeting for food can reduce waste significantly. Learning how long food keeps and the truth about expiry dates can also help, as can cooking in bulk and freezing meals. Wasting energy - Every month, many homeowners throw money out their doors and windows through energy loss attributed to poorly insulated or maintained homes. Combat the problem easily for instant savings. Top up attic insulation with an easy-to-install batt product, like Roxul Comfortbatt, which can also be used to insulate crawl spaces, basement headers and walls for greater energy efficiency. Caulk cracks and crevices around doors and windows and invest in a programmable thermostat. Choosing the wrong plan, option or service provider -Many of us overspend on our phone, cable and even our mortgage. Have you stayed with the status quo for convenience? It might be time to rethink your options. Right-size your phone plan - perhaps an unlimited plan is unnecessary - to reflect actual usage and shrink monthly bills. Consider alternate sources for television and movie viewing. Always shop around for mortgage or car insurance and consider using a broker who has access to dozens of potential lenders/insurers. Buying lottery tickets - Quite simply, the odds of winning the lottery are not in your favor. Most of us have a better chance of getting struck by lightning. Spending just $10 a week over 20 years adds up to more than $10,000. Put that into a savings account, and you've already won. Impulse buying - A little self-control can go a long way to lining your wallet. Become a smart shopper by researching prices and options before making significant purchases. Plan ahead to save additional money by packing lunches or snacks instead of eating out. It's doesn't take big sacrifices. Resolve to make some small changes more often to save.
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.S. economic growth picked up a bit as summer ended and fall began, supported by modest hiring, an uptick in consumer spending, and steady homebuilding, according to the Federal Reserve. The Fed's "Beige Book" survey of economic conditions in its 12 regional bank districts, released Wednesday, found that growth was modest or moderate in eight districts, slight in three, and flat in the New York district. That's an improvement from its September survey, which found that growth weakened in two districts and was unchanged in two. The mild improvement could encourage Fed policymakers to lift short-term interest rates by their December meeting. Hiring was steady across most of the country, though there were layoffs at factories in the New York, Philadelphia, Cleveland and Richmond districts. Steady job gains lifted wages in most districts. The Beige Book's broad picture of a modestly improving economy is consistent with most economists' estimates that growth will quicken in the July-September quarter. The economy will likely grow at a roughly 2 percent to 2.5 percent annual pace, most analysts forecast. That would be up from a tepid 1.1 percent pace in the first half of the year.
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Hairless hamster gets tiny sweater San Francisco inventor's bike lock designed to make would-be thieves vomit
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San Francisco inventor is taking aim at bike theft with the SkunkLock, a lock designed to "fight back" by emitting a vomit-inducing odor. Daniel Idzkowski is seeking funding on IndieGoGo for the SkunkLock, which he said was inspired by the recent theft of his friend's bike from outside a Whole Foods, despite being secured by two separate locks. Idzkowski said the hardened medium-carbon steel U-Lock, which he calls "the only lock that fights back," is designed to only emit its noxious odor when someone tries to cut through it with a saw, angle grinder or other tool. He said the chemicals inside the lock include a concoction dubbed "formula D-1." "It's pretty much immediately vomit inducing, causes difficulty breathing," Idzkowski told The Guardian. "A lot of similar symptoms to pepper spray." He said he and his team tested out the chemicals at various distances on themselves. "At two feet it was pretty bad. It was absolutely vomit inducing in 99 percent of people. At five feet it's very noticeable and the initial reaction is to move away from it. At 10 feet it's definitely detectable and very unpleasant," he said. Idzkowski is currently charging $99 to pre-order the SkunkLock, which is scheduled to ship in June 2017.
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The Vegetable Bar Express will be sharing it’s location with the one of the coolest new restaurants in town, The Broken Bridge Louisiana Pub. In partnership with The Vegetable Bar, the Broken Bridge Louisiana Pub will be serving Louisiana style comfort food in a great musical venue! The Louisiana Pub will be opening on November 2nd as well.
So many of you have asked for us to open a 2nd location back in our old neighborhood, that we figured we just had to do it! Announcing the Grand Opening of The Vegetable Bar’s 2nd location, The Vegetable Bar Express, located right under the Broken Bridge! For all our customers who loved our 1st location, we’ve come back to you just a mere 200 meters from where we started! Designed EXPRESSly for people on the go, The Vegetable Bar Express will offer easy-to-go takeaway meals and also indoor and outdoor seating. The new Vegetable Bar Express will offer all of our original lunch menu from 11:00AM to 3:00PM Monday through Saturday! The full-service, full-day Vegetable Bar location on the West side of town near Hotel Oro Verde will still be open as usual. So come and see us at one of our two locations and enjoy healthy eating in a wonderful serene river setting, on either side of town!
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Man sues city, drug test company Snake crawls down South Carolina after donut icing mistaken for meth woman's leg while driving
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man who was pulled over for speeding last year and arrested when an officer mistook frosting from a donut for methamphetamine is now suing because his mugshot is permanently on the internet for doing nothing wrong. Daniel Rushing filed suit against the city of Orlando and against the maker of a roadside drug test kit, the false positive from which resulted in his arrest for possession of a drug he did not have. Rushing was pulled over last December by Cpl. Shelby Riggs-Hopkins for speeding and did not stop when he was supposed to. During the stop, RiggsHopkins noticed a "rock-like" substance on the floor of the car and searched the vehicle. Using a roadside drug kit, Riggs-Hopkins tested the substance, which came up positive for methamphetamine despite actually being the famously flaky glaze of a Krispy Kreme donut. Rushing spent ten hours in jail before bonding out, and the state retested the flakes found in his car and cleared him of the possession charge. In his suit, Rushing alleges he has been defamed by the hasty, improper arrest, that the officer does not know how to use the roadside drug kits and that they are known to be unreliable, as well.
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South Carolina woman had a startling encounter with a snake when the sneaky reptile crawled down her leg as she was driving. Lisa Sheppard of Fort Mill said the snake appeared on the dashboard of her truck and proceeded to "play peekaboo" by poking its head out of the dash for several minutes before moving further inside the vehicle, according to WRHI. "I saw something moving on my dash," she told WCNC. "I just "I stopped then slammed stood there and couldn't breathe for a while. It petrified me that on brakes, put it in park, there was a snake." then reached in and Sheppard said she prayed the snake would stay away while in started grabbing him until her petrified state, but much to I got his tail and started her dismay the snake continued to move toward her and slowly slinging him in the road" inched down her left leg. "I stopped then slammed on brakes, put it in park, then reached in and started grabbing him until I got his tail and started slinging him in the road," She said. After the frightening encounter, Sheppard went to extreme measures to ensure no such incident would ever occur again. "I went home that night cleaned it out and sold the truck," she said.
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Simple ways to cut back on sodium
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alt is widely relied on to give foods some added flavor. Many people may feel that unsalted foods are not as tasty as their salty counterparts, but it's important that people of all ages understand the threat that excessive sodium consumption poses. According to the Harvard School of Public Health, kidney problems may result from excessive sodium consumption. In addition, the American Heart Association notes that excess sodium and salt in the body puts a person at risk for a host of ailments, including stroke, heart failure, stomach cancer, and osteoporosis. Cutting back on sodium should be a goal for anyone who hasn't already done so. But the HSPH notes that people over age 50, people who have high or slightly elevated blood pressure, diabetics, and African Americans are at high risk of developing the health problems related to excessive sodium consumption. Because sodium is so prevalent, some people may think that cutting back on its consumption must be nearly impossible. However, there are some simple ways to cut back on sodium. • Ask for low-sodium recommendations when dining out. The AHA notes that the average person consumes 25 percent of his or her overall sodium at restaurants. Some places now require restaurants to list total sodium content alongside offerings on their menus, and diners living in such areas should choose only those meals that are low in sodium. Diners who live in areas where sodium levels are not listed on the menu can ask for low-sodium recommendations or if existing menu items can be prepared without sodium or with lower amounts of sodium. • Read labels. According to the AHA, 75 percent of the sodium in the average American diet comes from salt added to processed foods. Diners who have resolved to push away the salt shaker at the dinner table might still be exceeding their daily recommended sodium limits if they are eating prepackaged foods with high sodium levels. Food manufacturers use salt to give prepackaged foods longer shelf lives, so concerned diners should read labels before taking items home from the grocery store. The AHA recommends that adults consume no more than 1,500 milligrams of sodium per day, and shoppers should keep that in mind when reading labels and planning meals. • Opt for low-sodium condiments. Salt is not the only condiment on restaurant or kitchen tables that can add flavor to a meal, but it's one of the few that can have a devastating effect on long-term health. Forgo table salt when sitting down at the dinner table and opt for low-sodium condiments instead. Balsamic vinegar, horseradish and the juice of a lemon each pack a flavorful, low-sodium punch. • Read vegetable packages as well. Shoppers who do not buy fresh vegetables from the produce aisle or farmer's market should read the packaging on canned or frozen vegetables to ensure their veggies are not being doused in salt. Some manufacturers may use salt to preserve canned and frozen veggies. Diners who do not have access to fresh vegetables or the time to buy fresh veggies each week should compare packaging on canned and frozen vegetables and choose the product with the lowest amount of sodium. Sodium can make meals more flavorful, but cutting back on sodium intake can improve long-term health.
INGREDIENTS 1 cup quinoa 2 teaspoons cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon allspice 2 eggs 2 cups skim milk 1/4 cup maple syrup 1 1/2 cups frozen berries 1 apple or pear, peeled, cored, and chopped into 1/2-inch cubes 1/2 cup coarsely chopped nuts (optional)
DIRECTIONS � Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease an 8-by-8-inch square baking pan, and set aside. � In a medium bowl, stir together quinoa, cinnamon, and allspice to coat quinoa with spices. Pour quinoa over bottom of prepared pan. � In the same bowl used for quinoa, beat eggs until fully mixed. Whisk in the maple syrup and skim milk, and beat to combine. � Scatter berries, apple or pear, and nuts (if desired) evenly on top of quinoa. Pour egg and milk mixture over top of fruit and quinoa. Lightly stir to partially submerge fruit. (Milk mixture will cook quinoa to create a very soft texture on the inside while creating a lightly crunchy crust on the outside.) � Bake for 1 hour, or until casserole is mostly set with only a small amount of liquid left. Serve warm, and refrigerate leftovers.
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"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.
Halloween Scare by Cuenca Events What: Halloween Costume Party with buffet and DJ; When: Thursday, October 27th from 5:30PM; buffet at 7:00PM Where: Villa San Carlos at Remigio Tamariz and Av. Solano Cost: $20.00 ; wine, beer and soda also available for purchase. Contact: info@cuencaevents.com
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 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
Accordian Concert with Vice Champaion of Spain What: The Master, Ruben Ruiperez, with his repertoire "Music from the world" a walkthrough the different sounds and rhythms from all over the globe. When: Thursday, October 27th and Friday October 28th at 8 PM Where: Cuchara Magica´s Theater Cost: $10.00 Contact: juanfal11@hotmail.com 098 985 5505. Call after: 8 AM. Shuar Ritual And Natural Medicine Wokshop What: Workshops on natural medicine and alternative treatments and traditional rituals performed by the Shaur community. When: Thursday, October 27th and Saturday October 29th, 1000AM to 12:00PM Where: Avenida Gonzalez Suarez 8-58 Cost: $5.00 Contact: info@alternatur-cuenca.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 Free Walking Tours of Cuenca by Cuencanos What: Walk around Cuenca and learn about this beautiful city through Cuencanos eyes. Learn more about Cuenca’s culture, traditions and history. English and Spanish. When: Mondays and Tuesdays at 11:15 AM, Wednesdays and Thursdays at 10 AM Where: Seminario San Luis (Between Raymipamba restaurant and Tutto Fredo) – Maki Fairtrade Store Cost: Free Contact: freewalkingtourscue@hotmail.com 099 848 5390
Mexican Dinner to benefit Refugio Del Mejor Amigo What: Fundraiser to help care for 70 dogs at Refugio Del Mejor Amigo shelter in Miraflores. ith live music and raffle. When: Saturday, October 29th from, 7:00PM to 10:00PM Where: Cactus Cafe, Guyanas 1-22 y Av. Pumapungo Cost: $15.00 Contact: Trish Tiura at eamonsmom@rocketmail.com 0981322654 Birdwatching Tour, El Cajas National Park What: Birders Cuenca outing includes transport, bilingual guide, lunch, bird list and book. When: Saturday, October 29, 2016 Where: Hermano Miguel 4-70 and Honorato Vásquez ; El Cajas National Park Cost: $125 Contact: Edisson Juca: polylepistours@hotmail.com 098 511 6721
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