Day: July 23, 2008

Courts of Vera are somewhat…. unique

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  Throughout history, societies have attempted to install awe and fear into their common citizens by creating imposing edifices within which to dispense justice.   This theory appears to have fallen by the wayside with the new courts in Vera. vera courts vera almeria justice centre center   Even the government seems unable to muster much enthusiasm about the building, the official press release is quiet on the subject of the facade, simply muttering about Continue reading Courts of Vera are somewhat…. unique→

Fruit and veg cheaper in grocers then in supermarkets

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According to an article published today in La Voz, a recent survey shows it’s cheaper to buy your fruit and veg from a local grocer then from the supermarket. Also, the farmer gets a better price selling it to the grocer cooperatives. For example, a kilo of tomatoes in a supermarket cost €1.57, and in a grocers €1.37. Peppers €2.05 in a supermarket, €1.57 at the grocers. Plus, the qualities normally better, the fruit fresher Continue reading Fruit and veg cheaper in grocers then in supermarkets→

Construction of 600 VPO suspended in Turre

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The construction of 600 homes (including 400 council houses, or VPOs as they’re known in Turre) that were going next to the cementery (next to Fuentemora, or Rickys Bar as you might know it) has been suspended “pending the fixing of a few small problems with the plan” according to the Junta. Rumour (from a chap I know who works in the town hall) has it that they’re trying to sell the last few luxury Continue reading Construction of 600 VPO suspended in Turre→

Allah reincarnates in a cow

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From the BBC: Diners have been flocking to a restaurant in northern Nigeria to see pieces of meat [beef] which the owner says are inscribed with the name of Allah. A vet told the newspaper the words “defied scientific explanation”. “Supposing only one piece of meat was found then it would be suspicious, but given the circumstances there is no explanation,” Dr Yakubu Dominic said. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/africa/7520149.stm Well….. I suppose a condescending know-it-all westerner like myself Continue reading Allah reincarnates in a cow→