Cuatrecasas advises Lightsource bp on financing agreement for €175 million for solar power project in Seville with capacity of 248 MWp Let us know your interests and receive our legal alerts: These allow the user to browse the website and use the different options or services that it provides They enable the website operation and management The website cannot function properly without these cookies These enable a website to store information such as the preferred language or location of the user and adjust its aspect and settings accordingly These enable user behavior on the website to be tracked and analyzed The information collected using this type of cookies is used to measure website activity and analyze usage data to introduce improvements Spain's national geographic institute (IGN) recorded an earthquake of 4.1 magnitude with its epicentre in the Seville town of Cazalla de la Sierra in the early hours of Thursday 27 February It was felt in around 200 municipalities in four provinces: Seville informing that the earthquake had occurred around 3.29am (Spanish mainland time) at a depth of 10 kilometres The earthquake was felt with greater intensity (III-IV) in 17 municipalities: Alanís Tocina and Valencina de la Concepción in the province of Seville; Esparragosa de la Serena Malcocinado and Talavera la Real in Badajoz; Hornachuelos and Fuente Obejuna in Cordoba; and Jabugo in Huelva Another 166 municipalities also experienced it although with a less intense magnitude: 32 with intensity III; 59 with intensity II-III; and another 75 with intensity II The IGN recorded an aftershock an hour later with a magnitude of 1.7 and an epicentre in the Seville town of Constantina at a depth of three kilometres Comentar es una ventaja exclusiva para registrados An official website of the United States government VA|News South Texas VA celebrated Patient Experience Week for Del Rio Veterans Health The Home and Community Based Care at South Texas VA celebrated Patient Experience Week early for Del Rio Veterans the Val Verde County Veterans Service Office co-hosted a health and wellness event for this small Since many of these Veterans are senior in age they do not get to normally participate in similar events held in San Antonio That age also means many from this population served during the Vietnam era When the nurses announced the opportunity to honor their Vietnam service in front of their families and community The Del Rio Chamber of Commerce building was buzzing with Veterans and family members hoping to get their services questions answered That all came to a halt when Advanced Medical Support Assistant James Powell walked to the lectern and requested all Vietnam-era Veterans make their way to the line of chairs set up in front of the stage Veterans representing all military branches migrated to the front wheelchairs or canes… a visual of how long ago these Veterans fought this war and unfortunately how long they have been fighting to be properly recognized Del Rio Veterans wait to be called up and receive their 50th Vietnam War commemorative pin from their nurses The 32 Vietnam Veterans had mixed emotions but the experience of being honored unanimously created a memorable experience for them Alcala had a tough experience when he returned from Vietnam—something he did four separate times he was selected to try his hand at the Vietnamese language He did so well the Navy sent him on four 12-month tours referencing anti-war protests outside the airport where he landed coming home Alcala says he tried to take the protestors with a grain of salt but you know everyone thinks differently,” he added Each Veteran was pinned by their own nurse—something that made the ceremony special for both the patient and nurse said the opportunity was very special to her “I have been a registered nurse for 27 years I had several Veterans thank me after the ceremony I cannot begin to explain how honored I was,” she said Alcala is satisfied with VA and his health care “I went ahead and joined the program where the nurse comes to your house I used to go to Kerrville for years and years,” he said Not only does it benefit him because driving has become a little more difficult and she used to go with me and keep me company.” In addition to being a Marine and Vietnam Veteran Roberto Barrera has been a national commander for Disabled American Veterans he has seen the evolution of VA health care and said the acknowledgement of the Vietnam Veterans is important “I think today’s ceremony is part of the recognition we didn’t receive when we got back and someone would ask what the hell we were doing in Nam It’s never too late to say thank you and we appreciate what you did,” he said Barrera spent years rehabilitating in military and VA hospitals which provided him immunity from some of the toxic homecomings experienced by his military brothers and sisters “We made a promise to owe the next generation of warriors and say it will never happen as long as we have breath ‘Welcome back and we are here for you,’” he said The Veterans Experience Office’s mission is to not only provide the highest quality of customer experience to Veterans but that this pledge extends to their families and caregivers was excited for the wellness event because now caregivers will also get respite “The Community Adult Day Healthcare facility agreed to and signed an agreement to work with VA and admit Veterans,” Oakman said She added that the fair resulted in 20 more referrals That means improving the patient experience for both Veterans and caregivers Corral is an Army Veteran who served in Vietnam from 1965 to 1967 Corral was also grateful for the ceremony and is looking into the home health care option for himself Even people who have never been in Vietnam the ceremony was a contrast from the time he returned from Vietnam and transitioned through San Francisco he said he was disheartened by those who hassled him but nothing takes the place of the compassion shown by nurses as they placed the 50th Commemorative lapel pins on each of their Veterans Nurse Laura Medlin called each Veteran to be recognized and said she felt blessed to be a part of such an event this was the first time I have had the opportunity to honor our Veterans the way we did Words could not describe the feeling of joy seeing each Veteran recognized,” she said Nurse Theresa Shaver pinned each of her dozen Veterans it gave the ceremony a more personalized touch by giving their nurses the honor of pinning them,” she said adding that it was the highlight of her VA career Vietnam Veterans The comments section is for opinions and feedback on this particular article; this is not a customer support channel. If you are looking for assistance, please visit Ask VA or call 1-800-698-2411 never put personally identifiable information (SSAN etc.) or protected health information into the form — it will be deleted for your protection Live Whole Health #271: Who do you appreciate?Who do you appreciate in your life and who appreciates you Social connection is good for your Whole Health and it makes life more enjoyable VA apps can help Veterans who want to kick their smoking habit and improve their health and well-being this Veteran chose to stay in residential treatment longer than she expected Get more resources at VeteransCrisisLine.net An official website of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Looking for U.S. government information and services?  Visit USA.gov Emergency crews have responded to thousands of incidents across the regions of Catalonia authorities had report numerous evacuations referred to as “Depresión Aislada en Niveles Altos,” or DANA dumped 217.7 mm of rain in Alcanar and 243.4 mm of rain in Mas de Barberans The total seen in Mas de Barberans is the highest in 23 years Other areas of the country also saw significant rainfall totals during the same period according to figures provided by the State Meteorological Agency AEMET Civil Protection in Catalonia responded to 288 incidents related to heavy rain Inhabitants of Alcanar in Tarragona Province, were told to stay in their homes and move to upper floors after severe flooding swept through areas of the municipality. The same area suffered severe flooding in September 2021. Two people were rescued from a flooded house in L’Aldea situated close to the mouth of the Ebro River Parts of nearby Castellón Province in Valencia Region also experienced severe flooding firefighters rescued one person from a flooded houses and several others trapped in their vehicles Firefighters also rescued around 15 people from vehicles trapped in flood water in Valencia Province Emergency authorities in the region also reported around 30 severe weather-related incidents in Alicante Province Emergency services in the Andalusia Region said areas of Cádiz and Seville Provinces were hardest hit Firefighters carried out 60 interventions as a result of heavy rain in Seville province including in the city of Seviile and other municipalities including Dos Hermanas 112 Andalusia has responded to around 70 incidents in the province of Cádiz in particular in San José del Valle and Chipiona Firefighters and emergency workers were searching for 2 people reported missing after a vehicle fell into the Alberche river in Aldea del Fresno around 40km west of the city of Madrid late on 03 September 2023 The vehicle was carrying a family of 4 people at the time Two of the passengers managed to escape the vehicle and were later taken to hospital for treatment Local media have since reported one of those missing has since been located clinging to a tree for safety The search for the remaining missing person is continuing Two bridges have been damaged or destroyed in the area further complicating the situation and leaving residents of Aldea del Fresno isolated The nearby towns of Navalcarnero and El Álamo have also experienced severe flooding Around 6 people had to evacuate their homes in Móstoles after the Guadarrama river broke its banks The evacuees were moved to emergency accommodation at a nearby school firefighters have reported 1,491 incidents related to the severe weather Roads have been closed and train and subway services interrupted The mayor of the city requested inhabitants remain indoors on 03 September and sports events were cancelled Areas of Toledo Province have experienced severe flooding since heavy rainfall on 03 September Numerous train services have been interrupted In the last few hours local media reported two fatalities in the province One person died after a vehicle was swept away by floods in Bargas Another fatality was exported in Casarrubios del Monte but no further details were available Among the hardest hit areas in the Castile-La Mancha Region is the municipality of Buenache de Alarcon in the province of Cuenca First responders resuscitated a person who was trapped in a flooded house Flooding has damaged water and power infrastructure along with roads  homes and vehicles and wide areas of farmland Raquel Hortelano said “We are cleaning the streets of the mud and there are shops and houses flooded with mud and we cannot keep up.” The mayor will request the declaration of a natural disaster to help the municipality in its recovery Richard Davies is the founder of floodlist.com and reports on flooding news Cookies | Privacy | Contacts © Copyright 2025 FloodList The dates displayed for an article provide information on when various publication milestones were reached at the journal that has published the article activities on preceding journals at which the article was previously under consideration are not shown (for instance submission Environmental PollutionCitation Excerpt :Bivalves are filter feeders that absorb nutrients in wastewater and particulate matter in rivers and play an important role in water purification (Ismail et al. a freshwater bivalve benthic animal) originated in Southeast Asia and are widely distributed in rivers and other freshwater ecosystems (Bonnail et al. 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The Graduate School has presented seven graduate students with its annual Teaching Awards in recognition of their outstanding abilities as teachers Winners were selected by a committee chaired by Cole Crittenden, deputy dean of the Graduate School, and comprising the academic affairs deans and staff from the McGraw Center for Teaching and Learning The nominations were made by academic departments and programs Berta del Río Alcalá is a fifth-year doctoral candidate in Spanish and Portuguese she received the Arcadio Díaz Quiñones Teaching Award from her department for her work as a preceptor in the course “Spanish in the Community” in the 2018-19 academic year Alcalá participated in Princeton’s Collaborative Teaching Initiative in the Humanities through the McGraw Center said Alcalá has motivated many students to declare their concentration in Spanish and Portuguese Méndez also noted that many students decided to apply to a summer abroad program in Spain or Latin America after taking Alcalá’s class “Berta conceives the classroom as a public space where everyone has the right and the will to engage,” Méndez said “Classes were always amazing and engaging,” one of Alcalá’s students noted “Berta was always asking thought-provoking questions and pushing us to express ourselves.” Another student said “The range of exercises that Professor Berta used in class settings consistently pushed me to diversify my understanding of Spanish in both colloquial and academic ways and sparked discussion between classmates.” a fourth-year doctoral candidate in civil and environmental engineering is a Princeton Energy and Climate Scholars fellow He received a First Year Fellowship in the Natural Sciences and Engineering Hajirezaie’s recent honors include the Mary and Randall Hack ’69 Graduate Award for Water and the Environment from the Princeton Environmental Institute professor of civil and environmental engineering and co-director of the Program in Architecture and Engineering described him as “dependable and an invaluable support for me.” in addition to training four other assistant instructors I’ve never come across a teaching assistant as kind and accommodating as Sassan who changed his schedule around so often for his students in order to make sure we got the help we needed to feel confident and secure about the material,” one of Hajirezaie’s students explained Another student noted that Hajirezaie is an “excellent teacher who ably instructs and inspires a deeper love of the course material in his students,” and is an inspiration to continuing study in the department in classical art and archaeology this year he was awarded the Sir John Soane’s Museum Foundation Traveling Fellowship with the Sir John Soane’s Museum in London; the Summer Institute for Technical Studies in Art Fellowship with Harvard Art Museums in Cambridge Massachusetts; and a research scholarship from the American Friends of Herculaneum assistant professor of art and archaeology who oversaw Healey’s work as a preceptor in two of her courses described him as “always well prepared.” She added that Healey “has a most soothing and calm demeanor in section creating a kind of quiet space for the students to feel comfortable as they work their way through learning new material and especially new skills.” Students also recognized Healey’s soothing demeanor as an asset to his precepts “Daniel put me (and all of the other nervous kids!) at ease He was gentle and kind while still being challenging and energizing He encouraged us to venture novice interpretations of works of art and pushed us to refine our ideas.” The student added that Healey “created an incredibly easy environment where even the most anxious students were inspired to speak without fear.” “Daniel’s ability to dissect a piece of artwork and ground it within its given context is incredible is the ease with which he conveys such analysis effectively to his students.” in ecology and evolutionary biology in August A 2017 recipient of the (European Scientific Working Group on Influenza) ESWI Young Scientist Fund Travel Grant he has served as a teaching assistant for four courses in his department and as an adviser for several undergraduate theses it is impossible to separate his passion for research because they are in part what makes him such an outstanding teacher,” said Simon Levin McDonnell Distinguished University Professor in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology who was assisted by Morris in three courses Students described Morris as helpful and responsive highlighting his ability to teach an interdisciplinary subject to a cross-disciplinary group of undergraduates “Dylan was a generous and motivating instructor who went well out of his way to ensure that his students not only understood the material but were also engaged and eager to learn about its applications,” one student said “Dylan was an exceptional teacher — he was incredibly dedicated to the mission of educating me (and many others) he gave of his own time to make his mentorship personal and meaningful.” student in mechanical and aerospace engineering (MAE) He has served as a McGraw Center Graduate Teaching Fellow and as secretary of the Graduate Student Government he won first place for his presentation on cool flames during the MAE Research Day “Turbulent Nonpremixed Cool Flames: Experiments and Models,” represented the year’s best work from the “Propulsion and Energy Science” discipline he took home the department’s Crocco Award for Teaching Excellence associate professor of mechanical and aerospace engineering Novoselov “performed well above expectations” in all of his responsibilities as an assistant instructor “Alex’s demeanor is such that he tears down all barriers to learning encouraging students to ask questions and explore the course topics for themselves,” Mueller said “This is an invaluable intrinsic skill that combines careful explanation of complex ideas generosity of his time and dedicated preparation.” He never made us feel like we were burdening him with our questions and misunderstandings He was passionate about the material and excited to teach it to us,” a student said Joy Shim is a fourth-year doctoral candidate in philosophy She was a 2016 recipient of a Fellowship in the Humanities and Social Sciences In addition to her teaching assistantships Shim has delivered several guest lectures at the University assistant professor of philosophy and the University Center for Human Values who observed Shim as a preceptor for one of his classes said her “outstanding performances in the classroom are not the product of a mere knack but of a well-thought-out coherent approach to philosophical pedagogy.” One of her students highlighted Shim’s ability to engage her entire class in long and impassioned discussions “By allowing the group to diverge in discussion on morality and philosophy that often pushed the bounds of a typical precept Joy helped students sharpen their ability to think rationally and form clear arguments.” Another student explained that Shim aptly navigated sensitive topics to ensure all students felt comfortable weighing in on the discussion “I saw Joy mediate difficult conversations between students of diverse backgrounds and resolve complex questions through blending profound understanding of the subject content with sensitivity and concision.” Maximilian Vogler is a fifth-year doctoral candidate in economics He is the recipient of a graduate fellowship from Princeton as well as a fellowship from the German National Merit Foundation “Max is that rare preceptor who can relate to the students in a way that truly helps them master the material and make them enthusiastic about the substance of economics,” said Henry Farber Students noted Vogler’s effective communication patience and warm demeanor — with one student wishing to emphasize “not only Max’s incredible ability to teach but also his awesome and kind personality which go hand in hand to make him an extremely valuable asset to the Department of Economics and community as a whole at Princeton.” ensures students are following in the line of reasoning and effectively combined explanations of what is actually happening with the mathematical reasoning when presenting economics topics he affirmatively creates an open space for people to ask questions to clarify and to explore further connections and applications,” another student said The Junta de Andalucía's Ministry of Health confirmed on Thursday the death in Navarre of a woman infected with the West Nile virus (WNV) She had visited Utrera (Seville province) and This brings the death toll from this virus to six just this summer all of them in the one Andalusian province or related to it in some way Ministry sources confirmed that the woman had visited Utrera in Seville province on 12 August and had then travelled back home where she eventually died due to this virus that can only be transmitted to people via mosquito bites To the death of the woman infected in Utrera are added the deaths of three people from Coria del Río one of them an elderly woman over 87 years of age (also with pre-existing medical issues) and another elderly person aged 71 The other two were another 71-year-old woman from Dos Hermanas (with pre-existing conditions) and a woman aged 86 who was infected in La Puebla del Río There are also dozens of cases of infection via mosquito bites the only way of transmitting the virus to humans with the regional health ministry reporting a total of 60 cases this summer in Coria del Río Specifically in relation to the Carmona resident infected with the virus it has emerged this Thursday that he had died after having his case of infection confirmed The councillor in charge of health matters at Carmona town hall said in statements to Canal Sur Radio that this resident of El Corzo housing estate was already suffering from other ailments and died "from other medical complications" unrelated to WNV itself Currently the Junta's PEVA plan (Andalucía's strategic plan to monitor and control all bugs and insects that could impact health) obliges all municipalities affected by the problem of mosquitoes transmitting WNV to deploy their municipal plans for preventive fumigation of these insects the affected municipalities are demanding greater "involvement" from the Junta in this problem especially that the costs of fumigation and disinfection should not be borne exclusively by the individual town halls Seville's provincial authority (Diputación) has contracted two specialist pest-controlling companies to strengthen the efforts required of the municipalities The towns listed by the Junta as needing this additional infected residents have also been confirmed in Alcalá de Guadaíra User login Let's meet at the Landscape of Light. More specifically, near the Puerta de Alcalá gate There are numerous restaurants with outdoor seating in the area around the monument making it a culinary attraction in the heart of the city In the middle of Plaza de la Independencia is one of five old royal gates that once provided access to the city This gate was on the road between Madrid and Alcalá de Henares when Carlos III commissioned it to replace its predecessor Featuring a neoclassical style and the air of a Roman triumphal arch and four boys sit on the frieze of one of its two facades They represent the four virtues⁠—Prudence Temperance and Strength⁠—that the monarch wanted Madrid’s citizens to keep in mind should difficult times arrive the Puerta de Alcalá gate is part of the Landscape of Light which is been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site As Ana Belén and Víctor Manuel put it in a mega-famous Spanish song from the 1980s: “There it is But it also sees other things happening around it including the latest culinary trends of the area’s restaurants Published in esMADRIDmagazine in January 2023 RAMSÉS Its al fresco dining area is one of the liveliest and most sophisticated in Madrid a meeting place for travellers from around the globe looking for great views⁠—it faces the Puerta de Alcalá gate—and good food Climate controlled in both summer and winter its menu is an extension of the offerings in the interior restaurant space where fantastic seasonal ingredients are paired with an open kitchen and a cocktail bar The decor features exposed brick walls and the menu has a heavy focus on charcoal grilling (wild sea bass supreme You’ll also find other delicacies (oysters almadraba-caught bluefin tuna tartare) that are perfect for sharing try the banoffee with chocolate and passion fruit HORCHER This Madrid classic has just celebrated its 80th birthday the restaurant is currently run by Elisabeth Horcher with a menu that’s particularly interesting in the hottest months of the year with starters like the outstanding sherry consommé herrings with cream sauce and kartoffelpuffer carpaccio-style slices topped with vanilla ice cream LA ÚNICA Andrés Madrigal was one of the chefs responsible for the success that Madrid’s culinary scene began to enjoy in the late 1990s a fact highlighted by the utterly innovative culinary concept he’s brought with him: Mexiterranean cuisine which blends flavours from Mexico’s northern region and Pacific coast with dishes like grilled scallops with chimichurri sauce BRIBÓN DE MADRID pisto topped with two-yolk fried egg with lace edges grilled hake with stir-fried vegetables and ham powder pluma pork flank and flame-sautéed shiitake mushrooms.. whose ultimate goal is to ensure that diners enjoy their experience Located between the Puerta de Alcalá gate and Cibeles Palace where you can relax as you explore Madrid’s best dishes DJ sessions and live music always encourage diners to stay even longer BARETO It’s impossible to resist the offerings at Bareto where everything revolves around the marble bar and outdoor seating area that bring back the spirit of Madrid’s old bars It’s a tribute to those old neighbourhood bars with simple but filling fare patatas bravas (fried diced potatoes with spicy sauce) and cured and fresh anchovies served on bread PATIO DE LEONES This taberna with a gypsy vibe pays tribute to Spain’s culinary tradition has a flamenco air consistent with the establishment’s celebration of local food The menu includes potato omelette made to order crunchy cod fritters and golden-brown fried calamari strips BERRIA A “must-visit” wine bar with over 3,000 wines in its cellar and serving 120 wines by the glass The incredibly extensive drinks menu is complemented by a food menu based on delectable mouthfuls (brioche with butter Santoña tuna and potato salad) created under the guidance of Juanjo López AARDE This restaurant is a journey to the roots of the African continent and all of the riches it offers us The open kitchen turns out food full of cheerful flavours and textures and aloe vera ceviche are some of the most popular dishes based on recipes virtually unknown in our city BAKAN That’s what you’ll find at this restaurant with an al fresco dining area that has over two hundred cactuses an interior with ceilings decorated with Huichol art an open kitchen where you can watch tortillas being made and a wooden glass and gold shelving unit that holds over three hundred types of mezcal and tequila Michoacán pineapples provide a fun touch of colour Everything combines to make you feel like you’re in the heart of Mexico a feeling that's helped along by the sensational grill fired with oak and cherry wood that’s used to cook meat and fish LE CLUB SUSHITA Walk through the doors of Le Club and you’ll feel like you’ve stepped back in time It’s the perfect restaurant for Japanese fusion food lovers who will feel like they’re in a trendy hotspot decades ago with an Art Deco-style feel that lends itself to fun evenings and nights rice and noodles) and an unbeatable ambience featuring cocktails and live music The area encompassing the Paseo del Prado and El Retiro Park has been included in the UNESCO World Heritage list as a cultural landscape this monumental triumphal gate is one of Madrid's most iconic landmarks Check out our selection of outdoor bars and restaurants located next to the city's greenest spots Madrid boasts an array of public parks and gardens from Casa de Campo Our city has excellent restaurants that bring us the flavours and aromas of the best cuisine from around the country. Don’t be surprised by the fact that it’s increasingly common to find dining tables in unexpected places around our city relax on a terrace with a drink or a meal and watch the sun set We review some of the new-style tabernas and bistros with great atmosphere that are putting a modern spin on Madrid’s most celebrated dishes Discover a selection of the best gastronomy from the whole of Spain in Madrid Discover the trendy street for foodies in the central district of Chamberí Madrid is brimming with revamped markets where locals do their weekly shopping and meet friends for a drink and a bite to eat Discover the establishments that boast one from long-established restaurants to new venues that have been awarded their first stars in this year's edition A selection of restaurants that serve home-made dishes that have been enjoyed in Spain for generations which are increasingly elaborated and recognised The city’s new official sightseeing and tourist travel pass Our online store (in Spanish) sells artisan souvenirs off the tourist track in rural Castilla-La Mancha has historic villages and troglodyte dwellings and The young woman in Alcalá del Júcar’s tourist office seems surprised when we say we have come from England Alcalá is one of a string of villages in the Júcar canyon a spectacular limestone gorge running for some 40km through the province of Albacete I more or less fell in love with the place before I got here I’d been seduced by a photograph of Jorquera – a village on a rock that looked so magical I couldn’t quite believe it wasn’t computer-generated Then I heard about a new boutique cave hotel nearby (Xuq – more on that later) I read (thanks to Google Translate) “is a wonder to discover … a place of unique natural environments and a very unique architecture” It has quite a lot in common with Matera – the rock-hewn city in Basilicata which is currently enjoying a year as a European Capital of Culture many of Júcar’s villages are carved from the cliffs of a gorge; both have underground tunnels grotto-like cave dwellings and medieval roots But while Matera is struggling to cope with visitor numbers Júcar’s inspiring landscapes (Alcalá was named a site of special historic and artistic heritage in 1982) remain largely unknown So if you don’t fancy elbowing your way through the Sassi di Matera Alcalá del Júcar on the edge of the gorge Photograph: AlamyWe arrive from Alicante – a two-hour drive One minute we are rolling across the grassy plains of Castilla-La Mancha slip under bulges of limestone overhang and zigzag up and down vertiginous cliffs There are views to take your breath away at every hairpin bend is wishing he’d brought his bike (he says it again – “this is better than the Alps”) The young woman from the tourist office – Petra married to a local lad she met on a kayaking holiday – jumps at the chance to practise her rusty English and takes us on a walking tour of her adopted home a Moorish fortress perched atop a tower of rock with dizzy views of Alcalá as it tumbles downhill slipping into folds and fissures of the valley and leaning into its rugged limestone walls Petra points out the egg-shaped bullring (which may be Roman) and the 15th-century bell tower of San Andrés church Alcalá’s uneven terraces of white and terracotta houses look as though they have been pressed into the rock half-cave seems to be the norm around here Alcalá, with Júcar bridge and fortress atop the crag. Photograph: Getty ImagesCasa Cueva el Castillo is a once-ruined cave house that has been restored and turned into a mini-museum The dug-out rooms once lived in by peasant farmers (nobody seems sure exactly when) have fresh white paint and are filled with rustic furniture and a donkey called Margarita in a rock-cut stable as we walk the cobbled streets down to the river Some are open to the public – if you can find them An inconspicuous doorway leads into the Cave of King Garaden – a vast subterranean palace used as a stronghold in the 12th century with a 170-metre tunnel that takes us under the castle to a medieval lookout cut high in the gorge probably hasn’t changed in hundreds of years From here a staircase takes us down to Cuevas del Diablo A poet and former bullfighter with a waxed Salvador Dalí moustache this “devil” has furnished his warren of caves – some of which he dug himself – with a large and eccentric collection of vintage stuff (sewing machines he ran a nightclub here: a glitter ball still sprinkles light on the craggy walls of a cave the size of a ballroom Cuevas del DiabloThe €3 entry fee includes Garaden’s cave a drink from the bar there and entry to Alcalá’s disused cinema this too is crowded with curious collectables (a stuffed gorilla in a telephone box a horseless cart) but high up on the balcony rows of hard bench seats and an original projector recall this atmospheric relic’s silent-movie roots At Café Masago we eat slow-cooked partridge with white beans and a gazpacho manchego – a rustic La Manchuela stew of rabbit or chicken (or both) cooked with squares of unleavened bread Seated at a circular window cut into the stone we are at the penthouse level of the gorge with views of the river a hundred metres or so below The sinuous Júcar is a green snake of a river river beaches and allotments: the latter a patchwork of fruit trees Traditionally this was a market garden economy; now the area specialises in adventure sports (kayaking Groups of canoeing (often shrieking) children in orange life jackets are a common sight on the river which offers miles of rocks and rapids stretching all the way to Cuenca There are several cheap hostales in Alcalá, but we spend the night in one of its cave-house holiday homes. Casa Cueva Las Tinajas de Naya (sleeps six from €300) resembles a normal village house from the outside but inside three windowless double bedrooms have been scooped out of the rock – dark rafting and hiking) so it’s probably not always so tranquil Jorquera – half an hour’s drive from Alcalá is the walled medieval village whose photograph brought me here From a bend in the road that climbs out of the gorge we stop to take a photograph: perched on a lump of rock with the river wrapped around its base like a moat the aforementioned boutique “apart hotel” with eight groovy suites tucked into the walls of the gorge The hotel was created by friends Victor Pinedo and Fernando Monteagudo who left their jobs (in engineering and accountancy) and embarked on a “new concept in rural tourism” They took the name from Xuquer (Arabic for Júcar) and jazzed up the cave rooms with memory foam pillows dinky kitchenettes and designer furniture (the odd Eames chair) Nearly every room has an oversized spa bath (some of them sunk into the rock); some have shower rooms and all feature bumpy walls of natural limestone A bedroom at the Xuq hotel with bumpy limestone wallFrom here there’s plenty of walking and cycling (there are bikes to borrow) Xuq doesn’t serve food other than a continental breakfast buffet and although all the rooms have a kitchenette is to spread the word about their region – and it seems to be working mostly with young couples swapping Madrid or Valencia for the soothing rush of the river in its canyon Accommodation was provided by Xuq (doubles from €124 B&B). Alcalá del Júcar is two-and-a-half hours’ drive from Madrid, or just under two hours from Valencia or Alicante. More information from lamanchuelarural.com Looking for a holiday with a difference? Browse Guardian Holidays to see a range of fantastic trips Priya Ganatra and David Bowman help students in the Princeton Family YMCA Princeton Young Achievers program with homework. In the Department of Spanish and Portuguese’s ProCES (Program for Community-Engaged Scholarship) courses Princeton students are using their Spanish to make a difference in communities Princeton’s Department of Spanish and Portuguese offers several ProCES (Program for Community-Engaged Scholarship) courses including “Spanish in the Community,” “Medical Spanish” and “Spanish for a Medical Mission in Ecuador.” These courses connect service with academic work giving students the opportunity to participate in community service as a part of their course “I realized coming into my junior spring that I hadn't been able to volunteer my time as much at Princeton as I had in high school in large part because my classes were so much more demanding in terms of work and time,” said Theo Tamayo “When I found ‘Spanish in the Community’ and learned that it incorporated volunteer hours into the course curriculum Bowman plays tag with a student in the Princeton Family YMCA ProCES courses also take students beyond campus offering meaningful experiences in a range of settings “I was drawn to [“Spanish in the Community’s”] emphasis on community engagement because I wanted to learn more about the Princeton community,” said Lydia Spencer a sophomore and prospective Woodrow Wilson School major “I think it is too easy for students to become focused only on the campus culture immediately surrounding them and to ignore the diverse community just a few blocks beyond Nassau Street.” In “Spanish in the Community,” taught by Alberto Bruzos Moro students explore the complexities of the Spanish language in America videos and documents in Spanish and English such as the past and present of Spanish language in the United States the relationship between language and identity and the tensions and hopes around the maintenance of Spanish in immigrant communities “I had always studied Spanish as a foreign language despite the fact that there are tens of millions of Spanish-speakers living in the U.S.,” said Spencer “Taking ‘Spanish in the Community’ has given me a greater sense of the many contributions Latino communities have made to American culture and politics and has allowed me to develop a greater awareness of some of the challenges and injustices that Spanish-speakers have faced and currently face in this country.” Nicholas Archer and Ariella Cohen collaborate on an in-class activity Lilly Chadwick participates in the class's discussion on Latino activism.  Professor Alberto Bruzos Moro lectures on Latino activism in "Spanish in the Community." students participate in community placements which often tie directly into what they discuss in the classroom a junior majoring in Spanish and Portuguese “Learning about the experiences that many immigrants and their families face has given me a greater appreciation for the work that the organization I volunteer with does and has helped me become a more understanding volunteer at Princeton Nursery School (PNS).” Michael Asparrin talks with students in the Princeton Family YMCA As a way of meaningfully reflecting on their experiences in the community students maintain a service-learning journal where they record their impressions of something that happened while volunteering a senior neuroscience major who has participated in several ProCES courses said: “Keeping a journal has been extremely beneficial for me and has encouraged me to think critically about the purpose of my community engagement and connect what I experience in the Princeton community with what we have read about and discussed in class.” [Bruzos Moro] prompts discussions in class about our community work and it has been rewarding and interesting to both share my own experiences and hear from others.” Paloma Moscardó-Vallés teaches two courses with community engagement components: “Medical Spanish” and “Spanish for a Medical Mission in Ecuador.” In “Medical Spanish,” students study health topics germane to Hispanic communities in the Americas with a focus on learning technical vocabulary useful for conducting medical conversations in Spanish students visited an English as a Second Language course at the Latin American Legal Defense and Education Fund (LALDEF) in Trenton where they presented in Spanish on how to read nutritional labels and the sugar content in popular beverages Melissa De Queredo and Ashley Drengler share nutritional information with English as a Second Language students at the Latin American Legal Defense and Education Fund in Trenton “Spanish for a Medical Mission in Ecuador,” which she developed with the aim of giving service-minded students ample time to prepare for participate in and reflect on a medical mission Pennsylvania-based ophthalmology office that had an existing relationship with an Ecuadorian clinic and accompanied the group on their trip students studied technical and geographical material took measurements of children’s pupil sizes and operated machines that measure refractive error the team of 20 saw 1,142 children in five days students debriefed on the data they collected and developed their own research projects inspired by something they did or saw during the trip “Taking this course not only confirmed my desire to be a doctor but also inspired me to participate in more medical missions I am eager to use the knowledge and skills I develop on my path to becoming a physician to take a more active role in future medical missions.”  In “Spanish for a Medical Mission in Ecuador,” students worked with children in need of ophthalmological care. Photos courtesy of Paloma Moscardó-Vallés Bruzos Moro and Moscardó-Vallés emphasized the importance of viewing community engagement through coursework as something that is mutually beneficial “It is about learning the skills and acquiring the knowledge important for all of us in our collective struggle for a more just society.” Enrollments in the Department of Spanish and Portuguese’s ProCES courses continue to rise “While learning about a community in class is itself a rewarding experience directly interacting with the community is invaluable,” said Cohen.  “Spanish in the Community,” “Medical Spanish” and “Spanish for a Medical Mission in Ecuador” will be offered again in spring 2019 The ad-free version is ready for purchase on iOS mobile app today we couldn't find that page";var n=e.querySelector("h2");return n&&n.remove(),{staticContent:e,title:t}},d=function(e){var t=document.createElement("button");return t.innerText=e,t.classList.add("error-page-button"),t},f=function(e){var t=document.createElement("div");t.id="recirculation-404",t.classList.add("brand-hint-bg");var n="\n \n \n Tick here if you would like us to send you the author’s response Spanish health authorities have raised the alarm over a rising number of West Nile disease cases The disease is reportedly spreading in Spain particularly in the Sevilla and Huelva regions The Andalucian health department has reported six cases in Dos Hermanas three cases were identified in Coria del Rio Mairena del Aljarafe and Alcala de Guadaira Officials are growing increasingly concerned about the surge in cases of the mosquito-borne disease The Junta de Andalucia's Ministry of Health has confirmed the presence of the West Nile virus in mosquito test captures carried out between 1 and 8 August in several municipalities in the Seville province Los Palacios y Villafranca and Villamanrique de la Condesa Many of these areas are popular with British tourists and expats One in five people who contract the virus develop symptoms such as fever More severe cases can present with seizures The Health and Consumer Affairs department has issued guidelines to local municipal authorities in Andalucia urging them to monitor for additional cases and encourage preventative measures among the public to minimise transmission risk According to the weekly public health report Dos Hermanas and Bollullos de la Mitacion (Seville) and Barbate (Cadiz) are experiencing high levels of female mosquitoes capable of transmitting diseases Medium levels have been reported in Almensilla (Seville) and in Benalup-Casas Viejas and Vejer de la Frontera (Cadiz) Since the beginning of 2024 up until 21 August 2024 human cases of West Nile virus (WNV) infection have been reported by eight EU/EEA countries and two EU-neighbouring countries The Ministry of Health is advising people to take preventive measures to avoid mosquito bites during peak hours around dawn and dusk wearing light-coloured clothing that covers the skin and installing mosquito nets where possible the ECDC reported a total of 713 locally acquired cases of West Nile virus across nine European countries with 67 unfortunate fatalities and the virus spreading to 22 new regions previously untouched by it 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Putting each of his films’ narratives through the lens of his own obsessions he was able to amplify and explore his own considerable fears and anxieties transforming them into an engaging popular cinema which still resonates with audiences today.” it has been immensely enjoyable for me to be able to work with the abundant talents of TFS Term 5’s to distill from the vast vault of his films a cinematic six-pack of Hitch-flicks we have transformed into an original theatrical offering,” Higgins said will take to the stage at the Papermill Theatre for a three-performance run on June 18 The Papermill Theatre is located at Todmorden Mills, 67 Pottery Rd. Tickets are free and available at the door Mason Windross as Norman Bates/Norma Bates V.O Build expertise through access to our must-read newsletter for filmmakers and creative professionals From its origins in Canadian technical education to its current role in powering the country’s booming film Toronto Film School (TFS) isn’t just a 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We reaffirm our responsibility to increase awareness and understanding of First Nations Métis and Inuit peoples and colonial legacy and commit to strengthening our relationship with Indigenous peoples throughout Canada A controversial warrantless blood draw will not be allowed as evidence in the trial of former El Paso boxer Joel Garcia who is accused of killing three people in a 2014 Christmas Eve accident the state’s highest criminal appeals court ruled The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals ruled Dec 12 that 210th District Court Judge Gonzalo Garcia “did not abuse his discretion” when he threw out the blood test results ruling that the warrantless blood draw violated Joel Garcia’s Fourth Amendment rights against unreasonable search and seizure Joel Garcia is charged with three counts of intoxicated manslaughter in connection with a wreck that killed Joshua Deal More: State’s highest criminal appeals court to hear blood arguments in Joel Garcia case Joel Garcia allegedly ran a red light at about 1:45 a.m. at Joe Battle Boulevard and Vista del Sol Drive Joel Garcia’s Chevrolet Camaro then struck the Pontiac Grand Am carrying the Deal brothers and Del Rio The three died from injuries sustained in the wreck who is out of jail on bond as he awaits trial allegedly had a blood-alcohol level of 0.268 on the night of the wreck based on the blood test results He is also charged with one count of possession of a controlled substance Related: Joel Garcia case could be heard by state's highest criminal appeals court Joel Garcia's alleged use of cocaine has been a major element in appeals filed by state prosecutors and defense lawyers A gag order issued in the case by Judge Garcia prevents prosecutors and defense lawyers from discussing the case Judge Garcia threw out the defendant’s blood samples in July 2015 ruling that El Paso police officers violated Joel Garcia’s Fourth Amendment rights when they ordered Del Sol Medical Center staff to take a blood sample before obtaining a warrant Joel Garcia refused to provide the blood sample voluntarily State prosecutors and police have claimed exigent circumstances made the blood draw urgent — Joel Garcia was about to receive an IV at the hospital Prosecutors argued that officers feared any medication given to the defendant would lead to "imminent destruction of evidence." State prosecutors also argued that if Garcia had cocaine in his system officers were not sure how it might affect any medications he received Defense lawyers said officers had plenty of time to get a warrant but failed to do so They also contended that officers did not know at the time the blood sample was taken that Joel Garcia might have cocaine in his system the officers who made the decision to take the blood without a warrant testified as did the hospital medical staff and other emergency responders The timeline of the events and the credibility of the witnesses were the deciding factors for Judge Garcia More: Boxer out on bond, awaits trial in fatal crash  Officers arrived at the scene about 1:52 a.m One of the officers left the scene at about 2:40 or 2:45 a.m to begin the process of obtaining a warrant medical personnel were taking Joel Garcia to the hospital The officer arrived at a police substation to get the warrant about 2:53 a.m Joel Garcia was admitted to the hospital about 3:01 a.m Another officer at the hospital saw medical staff preparing to treat Joel Garcia The doctor treating Joel Garcia canceled the IV when he said he did not want it More: Families recall loved ones killed Christmas Eve One of the officers testified that he was too far away to hear the doctor cancel the IV He added that he was “very certain that (at) any moment” Joel Garcia “would be injected with an IV,” according to documents Another officer testified that he believed an IV was imminent One of the officers at the hospital then called the officer at the police substation to report that Joel Garcia was going to get an IV The officer at the substation told the officer at the hospital to get a blood sample even without the warrant The officer at the hospital then ordered medical staff to get the blood sample The phlebotomist who took the blood sample testified that the officer at the hospital told her to take the sample even though he said “that they didn’t have the paperwork,” documents state The officer then told the phlebotomist to wait “for them to get” the warrant She left but was called back at about 3:17 a.m She complied and took blood samples from Joel Garcia Joel Garcia never received any IV treatment at hospital Judge Garcia stated that he believed the officers “with regard to the establishment of factors in being able to make a determination whether the defendant was intoxicated therefore enabling them and providing sufficient evidence to justify a blood warrant,” court documents state he then added that he found the officers were “not credible in making a determination in their minds that there were exigent circumstances to justify a warrantless blood draw,” documents state Judge Garcia never said during the hearing whether the officers were “lying or not,” but he said he didn’t find that portion of their testimony to be credible Judge Garcia then ruled that there was no exigent circumstances and the officers violated Joel Garcia’s Fourth Amendment rights He ordered that the blood samples could not be used in the defendant’s trial state prosecutors appealed the decision to the Texas Eighth District Court of Appeals The appeals court ruled in favor of the state prosecutors The justice stated in an opinion released in February 2017 that exigent circumstances existed that forced the officers to order the blood sample Texas Eighth District Court of Appeals Justice Ann Crawford McClure wrote in the court’s opinion that the officers rightfully had a fear that possible consumption of the cocaine could impact the blood samples They reversed Judge Garcia’s ruling and ordered that the blood sample be allowed as evidence in Joel Garcia’s trial Defense lawyers then appealed the decision to the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals justices who were not required to take up the appeal a majority concurred with Judge Garcia’s ruling Judge Michael Keasler wrote in the appeals court opinion that Judge Garcia “did not abuse his discretion in so ruling” that the officers’ violated Joel Garcia’s constitutional rights The court notes that Judge Garcia conducted an “extensive hearing” on the defense's motion to suppress the blood sample before making his ruling The justices added that there was no information presented by prosecutors that the officers had knowledge that Joel Garcia might have taken cocaine they ruled that no exigent circumstances existed “The officers’ testimony was uniformly to the effect that they suspected Garcia of alcohol-induced intoxication,” the opinion states “There is nothing in the record to show how or why the officers might reasonably have suspected that Garcia was also using cocaine A search cannot be justified by what it uncovers.” Texas Court of Criminal Appeals Judge Michael Keasler David Newell and Scott Walker ruled that the blood sample should be inadmissible and Judge Garcia’s ruling should be reinstated disagreed with the court’s ruling and wrote a dissenting opinion Judges Mary Lou Keel and Kevin Yeary joined the dissent Keller argued that the officers acted within the law and handled the situation appropriately “It strikes me that the police officers in this case acted in the most reasonable way possible under these unruly circumstances: They waited for a lull in the treatment marveled at their great good fortune that no evidence-compromising procedure had yet occurred and extracted the evidence in a manner that did not adversely impact the on-going medical evaluation and treatment,” Keller wrote “We should not conclude in such circumstances that they acted unreasonably Aaron Martinez may be reached at 546-6249; aamartinez@elpasotimes.com; @AMartinez31 on Twitter Want more news like this? Click here to subscribe to elpasotimes.com Boxer's blood samples admissible in fatal DWI trial Blood sample of boxer in fatal accident thrown out Court hears case of blood taken in fatal crash The capital is packed with people and plans from September to December Madrid's cultural hustle and bustle revives every autumn plans multiply and the temperature accompanies museums premiere exhibitions and concerts occupy the great halls day after day By the time you start to need to wrap up warm Halloween is getting ready and a couple of weeks later the Christmas markets From September to December without a weekend off 🗓️ Dates: From September 12 to October 13 The private collection of Juan Antonio Pérez Simón comes to Madrid with masterpieces by artists such as Murillo This exhibition at CentroCentro offers a journey through different periods of art The exhibition will be on display until January 12 providing a unique opportunity to enjoy never-before-seen pieces Autumn in Madrid where it shines the most is in the Campo del Moro Gardens From mid-October its deciduous trees begin to turn yellow framing the Royal Palace as in a postcard designed by Tim Burton It is one of the most bucolic parks in the city partly because it hides the nineteenth-century pavilions and the Queen’s Chalet are buildings reminiscent of northern Europe and are unusual in the city There are also loose peacocks and other caged birds is attractive in almost any season for its landscape diversity but the ochers of autumn highlight its beauty even more The garden is home to historical and architectural elements such as the Plaza de las Estatuas which blend harmoniously with the surrounding nature allowing visitors to enjoy a quiet and less crowded walk in a unique historical setting this festival dedicates several days to the little ones with the Rock en Familia (September 28) and Pica Pica (the next day) shows We continue with Nick Cave and his international tour that lands in Madrid for the pleasure of his entourage of followers a preacher who spreads the word in intimate concerts (despite being held in large arenas that same day at the festival called Santuario Fest (in Pinto) the unrepeatable the shoegaze that resurrects making homage to the best grunge of the 90’s:DIIV will be remembered as one of the great bands of this century (and if not La Despensa de Madrid is a traveling market organized by the Community of Madrid which celebrates its twelfth edition in 2024 This event tours 20 municipalities in the region and in October ends its tour in El Escorial (October 13) and in Colemnar Viejo (October 19 and 20) The market is made up of 15 individual tents displaying a wide variety of local agri-food products oils and wines with protected designation of origin There is also a wide variety of cultural activities medieval jousting and falconry exhibitions are organized and to complete the experience you can tour the city on the Cervantes Train 📍 Location: Casa de México (Alberto Aguilera flavor to autumn and accompanies part of the theme of the season In Madrid there are places like La Huerta de Aranjuez where you can choose your pumpkin for Halloween participate in activities and have a snack there Register to Vote List of Voter Registrars Your Voting Rights List of Election Officials Military & Overseas Voters Voters with Special Needs Who Represents Me? Texas Statewide Officials Texas Supreme Court Justices Texas Senate Texas House State Republican Executive Committee GOP County Chairs Alcala is running for State Representative for Texas House District 74 Dora is the former Mayor of the City of Del Rio 2000 and was the first woman elected Mayor in the history of Del Rio she worked as a Management Consultant and motivational speaker for her company She served 37 years as a civilian for the Department of Defense and worked in the area of Human Resources Management Education and Equal Employment Opportunity Dora received a presidential appointment from President George H Bush as the Deputy for Equal Opportunity for the United States Air Force and attained the rank of Senior Executive During her assignments in the Human Resources Management area she worked at Kelly and Randolph AFB (San Antonio Her career in HRM continued as Director of Personnel in Madrid Other assignments continued at Maxwell/Gunter AFB (Montgomery Al) DC and finally at Patrick AFB in Coco Beach Fl where she retired and returned back home to Del Rio Family Background: Dora was born in Del Rio She is the eldest of six children born to Antonio & Elisa Gonzalez were great believers in educating their children although they had only attended school up to the second grade all of the Gonzalez siblings have college degrees Dora traveled to California with the family to work in the fields as migrant workers they would travel back to Texas to pick the cotton fields they would return to Del Rio in the middle of the school semester were: “If you don’t want to spend the rest of your lives working in the fields you must never forget how hard it is to do manual labor you must always study hard and get the best education you can.” Education: Dora has a Masters degree in Management from Webster University in St a Bachelor of Arts degree (Cum Laude) from Sul Ross State University in Alpine and a Associate of Arts degree from Southwest Texas Jr She is also a graduate of Air University’s Academic Instructor’s School and later became the Director of the Center for Professional Development in Montgomery You can follow Dora Alcala on Twitter here. © 2015 TexasGOPVote  | Terms of Use | Privacy Policy