the writer felipe cambón Women Writers and Libraries will give a workshop on novels
The first of the programmes will kick off this Friday 18th while the second will start on Wednesday 23rd, both including a variety of activities
Those interested can now register for this initiative, which will take place on Saturdays 9th and 16th of November in the library of the Manuel España Theatre
After the celebration of the mass in honour of the La Cala patron saint, which couldn't go in procession due to the rain, this Saturday 19th will be the verbena and on Sunday 20th the traditional pilgrimage in Los Olivos
SANTA TERESA La Cala devoted
Soroptimist rewards sustainable food
Mijas congratulates and decorates its local police officers for their service
During the ceremony, the Police Merit Crosses with blue and red badge were awarded and 30 police officers and one citizen were congratulated
hope against Mijas walks with breast cancer
On Sunday 20th, there will be a zumba session, a walk and a big charity party
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Registration open for this trip on November 2nd
The international association presented on Thursday 17th the awards of the third Nurture your Optimism competition to the recognised companies
On Monday 21st, the first shift of the senior citizens' trip sets off for Melilla
The department reminds the 600 pensioners who will be taking part in this trip to bring their valid documentation with them
The Town Hall promotes a new women's self-defence course that will last three months
The deadline to participate in this initiative, which will be given on Saturdays by an officer of the Mijas Local Police, is now open
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The campaign
'Puente al Comercio' is born to unite the Town Hall and local businesses
The establishments that join the initiative will get promotion in the municipal media
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The Mijas Local Police celebrated last Thursday 17th at the Manuel España Theatre the day of its patron saint, the feast of the archangels San Gabriel, San Rafael and San Miguel, which is commemorated every 29th of September. The event served to pay tribute to their daily work, aimed at protecting and serving the community of Mijas, with the presentation of the Police Merit Crosses with red and blue badge and congratulations to thirty officers and a citizen, who received a special mention for his collaboration in the pursuit of an individual on the run / María José Gómez.
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sustainable food SOROPTIMIST REWARDS
The international association presented the awards of the third ‘Nurture your Optimism’ contest on Thursday 17th
Report by Cristina Bejarano and Nuria Luque
For the third consecutive year, Soroptimist has awarded the work done by some companies that, according to this group, promote healthy food. On the evening of Thursday 17th of October the Mijas Town Hall hosted the awards ceremony of the third ‘Nourish your Optimism’ contest, which also aims to raise awareness about the improvement of our health, which is increasingly affected by the consumption of fast and plasticised
SENIOR CITIZENS
products that terribly damage us.
The president of the collective, Daphne Theunissen , stressed that “little by little, we are not only learning about what we eat but also about how it is produced and about the effects it has on the earth, so, while doing some research on the subject, we thought we should applaud the heroes who are receiving awards here today, as they help us to change our habits and think about what we eat and where each product comes from”.
Soroptimist International, Costa
Women, the Department of Foreigners of Mijas, Justicia Alimentaria, Red Cross, Sabor a Málaga and the Aula del Mar Foundation are collaborating in this competition.
Also present was the councillor for Foreigners of the Mijas Town Hall, Mario Bravo (PP) who pointed out that “it is very easy to get projects off the ground but it is also true that there are some in which you can see the soul of the people who have worked on it and I think Soroptimist has got it right with these awards, giving them to
companies and people who have shown they have soul”. He also wanted to thank this association “for the work they do throughout the year”.
Since June, the group has been collecting proposals from companies and organisations in Malaga, with the following winners in the five categories. In the area of Food Cultivation and Distribution, the award went to the Merkaético Consumer Cooperative; in the next category, Sustainable Production, the award went to the company Maychoco; in the area of Education and Awareness, the work of Bee Garden was recognised; then
Soroptimist awarded the prize to the company Extiercol from Ronda in the area of Innovation and Technology; and finally, the award for Sustainable Restaurant went to the Benalmadena business Sollo Restaurante.
The president also stated that “the idea of this competition is to make everyone stop and think for a moment about what we can do to look after our nutrition and the products we consume”.
Finally, Ali Parandeh, a member of ToastMasters, gave a short speech in which he told a story related to climate change and sustainable development.
On Monday 21st
Melia
sets off for Melilla the first shift of the
senior citizens’ trip
The department reminds the 600 pensioners who will take part in this trip to bring their valid documentation with them
I.M. On Monday 21st of October, the first trip organised by the Department of Senior Citizens to Melilla will take place. Specifically, 600 retirees and pensioners from the municipality will enjoy this trip, which will be divided into three shifts: the first, from the 21st to the 24th of October; the second, from the 25th to the 28th, and the third, from the 28th to the 31st. In all cases, the beneficiaries will enjoy a four-day and three-night stay in a double room with full board. In order to ensure that everything goes according to plan and to avoid any setbacks, the Town Hall reminds the senior citizens of the essential documen-
tation that they must carry in their luggage: original valid ID card (it will be required on the boat to Melilla), medical card, municipal pensioner’s card and travel ticket. In addition, seniors are advised to bring comfortable clothes and footwear to enjoy the excursions, as well as swimwear.
Granada
After this trip, the 1,000 beneficiaries of the trip to the province of Granada, who will travel before the end of the year, will enjoy a well-deserved holiday. The specific dates and shifts for this trip will be announced in the coming weeks.
OTHERS
Comfortable
Valid National Identity Document (DNI). Not a photocopy Medical Card Municipal pensioner’s card Trip ticket
and footwear. Swimwear.
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DATES OF THE TRIPS
1º SHIFT: from October 21st to 24th (inclusive)
2º SHIFT: from October 25th to 28th (inclusive)
to
(inclusive) cific dates and shifts for this trip
3º SHIFT: from October 28th to 31st (inclusive)
Located very close to the beach and promenade; in fact, most of the rooms have sea views. Close to the main shopping streets, restaurants and trendy bars
The award winners together with the president of Soroptimist, Daphne Theunissen (centre), and some councillors of the Mijas government team, such as the councillor for Foreigners, Mario Bravo (centre)/ N.Luque.
Member of Toastmaster, Ali Parandeh, during his speech at the event / N.L.
Members of Soroptimist International accompanied by the councillors / N.L.
ActualidadMijas
Report by B. Martín, J. Perea, M. J. Gómez, C. Martín and C. Arroyo
The Mijas Local Police celebrated on Thursday 17th at the Manuel España Theatre the day of its patron saint, the feast of the archangels San Gabriel, San Rafael and San Miguel, which is commemorated every September 29th. The event was a tribute to their daily work, always aimed at protecting and serving our community, a task that was highlighted by the mayoress of Mijas, Ana Mata (PP), who said:
“They are always there, looking out for any incident that may occur in our municipality and trying to ensure that these incidents remain small and do not go any further”.
Mijas has a police force of 150 officers, who, in coordination with the Civil Guard and other State Forces, work to increase security.
“We should be very proud of all of them. They work in an exemplary manner. They are a reference not only in the province, but also at national level”, said the councillor for Local Police in Mijas, Juan Carlos Cuevas Dawson (Vox).
This year, the number of arrests has increased, as well as the number of regulatory penalties and other operations, making the Mijas police force more efficient. Its chief intendant, Juan Manuel Rosas, wanted to remember other colleagues on this day. During the ceremony, four officers were
I.P./C.M./C.A. On Tuesday 15th, the parish of La Cala hosted a liturgy in honour of Santa Teresa, patron saint of La Cala. The mass was led by the parish priest Juan Baena, who said he lived with great joy this feast “because you can see how people are involved, committed, and for me, as a priest, it is a gift to see that all those present here are happy in our parish and feel that affection for Santa Teresa”. The president of the Santa Teresa Parish Association, Belén Guerra, also feels the affection: “I participate in all the events of Santa Teresa since I came to La Cala 20 years ago because I really like the statue, it moves me and I live this day in a special way”.
Many people came to the church to accompany Santa Teresa. “It is a very important day for the municipality, so much so that it is declared a local holiday”, recalled the mayoess, Ana Mata (PP). The mayoress also said that “thanks to this liturgy we have been able to see many neighbours from La Cala and also, why not, we have thanked Santa Teresa for bringing us the long-awaited rain. We have not been able to enjoy her traditional procession through the streets of the village but we must admit that the water comes in handy these days”.
The floral offerings and the presentation of children to the statue
OF ITS OFFICERS THE LOCAL POLICE recognises the work
During the ceremony, the blue and red Police Merit Crosses were awarded, and thirty police officers and one citizen were also congratulated
awarded the Police Merit Cross with blue badge, an insignia that rewards officers who have been in service for 30 years without being sanctioned. A medal with red badge was also awarded to a police officer for an “impeccable performance” in an incident.
Thirty officers were also congratulated for outstanding and relevant actions, congratulations that extended beyond the headquarters, as a neighbour also received a special mention. In addition, the video ‘30 años bajo tu manto, siempre, a tu servicio’ (30 years under
to its patron saint La Cala pays homage
Neighbours honour Santa Teresa but rain prevents the procession of her statue stood out, “something really nice where we see the esteem that families feel for Santa Teresa”, said the councillor for Festivities and Traditions, Silvia Marín (PP), who also thanked “Father Juan because he always gives beutiful masses and today even more so”. In addition, the Mijas Music Band played some musical pieces in honour of the patron saint, who was rocked and lifted up inside the church. “The important thing is to protect the statue so that it is not damaged by the water”, said Alfonso Galdeano, bearer of the statue.
The event was also attended by other members of the government
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team, such as the spokesman for Vox, Juan Carlos Cuevas Dawson, who said: “It is a pity that Santa Teresa could not go out in procession but, in return, we have received a good rain, which we need so much”.
The socialist councillor Josele González took the opportunity to “acknowledge the work of all those people who voluntarily, humbly and, above all, quietly, make it possible for all these traditions to continue”. Likewise, the spokesman for Cs, José Carlos Martín, referred to the “emotional moment of the presentation of the children, something very moving for their parents”.
Events in honour of Santa Teresa Saturday 19th at 19 h
‘Verbena’ at the Los Olivos Park. From 21.30 hours Dj The Flakin Brothers and Grupo Callejón Sunday 20th from 11 h Mass and pilgrimage from the parish church to Los Olivos park. Performance by the group Alboreá
your mantle, always at your service), produced by Mijas Comunicación, was screened, highlighting their tradition of carrying the Virgen de la Peña on their shoulders.
Assesments
“We celebrate the patron saint of the Local Police but we also ratify the desire to increase the number of local police officers in Mijas as soon as possible. We have to cover all the needs which are many”, said the spokesman of the Municipal Group PP of Mijas, Mario Bravo
For his part, the spokesman for the PMP, Juan Carlos Maldonado said that it a way of “showing our gratitude, to them and their families here today’’ and added that “we must continue to work together, to provide them with all possible
means and encourage communication with the residents so that the local police remain a benchmark in the province’’.
For their part, the opposition also highlighted the work of the Local Police and congratulated the award winners, as well as calling for improvements for the force.
“We recognise the work of those police officers who have stood out for some intervention and those who have had a long career within the force”, considered the councillor of the PSOE Municipal Group, Josele González. “The police officers of our municipality do a great job, so it is a day to highlight it, to recognise it, to congratulate them”, said the spokesman of the Municipal Group Cs Mijas, José Carlos Martín
The mayoress, Ana Mata (centre), and members of the corporation, with authorities of the State Security Forces, decorated and congratulated / María José Gómez.
The president of Adintre receives
the BRITISH EMPIRE medal
Joyce Gyimah is the founder of this collective, which has been helping people at risk of social exclusion in Mijas and the surrounding area for 23 years
It was this summer when Joyce Gyimah, president of Adintre, received unexpected news from the British Embassy; she had been awarded the Honorary British Empire Medal for her more than 20 years of work supporting homeless and vulnerable people in Mijas and other nearby towns. “I am not good at advertising, I’m just good at working, but they
The association
has a Social Integration Centre and serves about 1,000 users
called us and personally gave me recognition for that work. Every time there is a citizen who has a problem, they come to us and we find them a hotel, take care of them...”, explained the founder of
Adintre during her visit to the studios of Mijas Comunicación.
It has been 23 years since this association began its service in Mijas and the surrounding area, covering basic needs such as food for victims of gender violence, elderly people without resources, children and teenagers from families at risk of exclusion, immigrants, evicted people and people with reduced mobility. “We began by feeding people on the street, those who have no one or nowhere to go. But today Adintre is much more than a soup kitchen or a shower place, there are also people who live in their homes who can’t make ends meet and to whom we give food boxes. We have job orientation workshops, handicraft workshops, Spanish and English classes”, Gyimah said.
Serving more than 1,000 people
In addition, the association has interpreters in different languages and sometimes lends its premises in Fuengirola to groups, such as the Ukrainians living in the area as a result of the war in their country. In total, they serve around 1,000 people from Mijas, Fuengirola and Benalmádena. Adintre is also currently leading a project against illiteracy in Ghana. All this led to this recognition by the British Consulate, which the president of Adintre will officially receive in the coming months.
‘Puente al comercio’ campaign is born
It is aimed at all recently created businesses in the municipality
M.F. A new project for business development is born in Mijas, ‘Puente al comercio’ (Bridge to trade). This is an initiative of the Department of Commerce and Business Development which “aims to unite the Mijas Town Hall with the various traders in the municipality”, said the cou-
ncillor for the area, Juan Carlos Maldonado (PMP), during the presentation on Thursday 17th, at the premises of Pinturas Andalucía in Las Lagunas, the first company interested in participating.
“We could not miss it and we are proud and delighted to host the launch of this project, becau-
“I always thought that nobody had to thank me for what I am doing, but thank God the recognition also helps, it gives me the strength to say ‘what I do is not bad, but I can do even better’. It means a lot to us”, Joyce said. For her, this award is a way to show people “the transparency we have in our work and maybe we can get more people to support us financially”. In this sense, she called on society to collaborate with Adintre. “I ask them to lend us a hand, to help us with our project, which is really beautiful, to put a smile on the face of those who have lost everything; there is no money that can pay for that”, Gyimah concluded.
Joyce Gyimah, president of Adintre, in the studios of Mijas Comunicación / F.M.R.
With a voluntary periodic fee. You can choose the amount, the frequency of your contribution, the method of payment, etc... You can also make a donation via paypal or via bank account on a one-off basis.
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Clothes, toys, books, school material, shoes and instruments are always welcome at the association.
collaborate
for a future with hope
The headquarters of Adintre is located in calle Feria de Jerez, no number, (between Fuengirola TV and the Juanito Sports Hall Juanito). If you are interested in collaborating, you can go in person or visit the website www.asociacionadintre.es to find out about the different ways to help. Make your time
Adintre needs the collaboration of volunteers to develop its projects and activities with people who are selflessly committed to helping others.
What do we offer?
Those businesses that join the programme will gain VISIBILITY, PRESENCE AND POSITIONING. In addition, they will be able to attend the networking event planned by the Town Hall, where they will have the opportunity to bring their business closer to potential customers and meet other entrepreneurs in the municipality.
se I believe that at a collaborative level and with regard to relations between the institution and the companies, it is extremely important to strengthen ties”, said the head of Marketing and Communication at Pinturas Andalucía, Manuel Espíritusanto
Strength comes in numbers
Those businesses that join the programme, whose slogan is ‘Cruza con nosotros’ (Cross with us), will gain visibility, presence and positioning for their business. “Mijas has an enormous potential in terms of commerce, but it is true that the commer-
‘Puente al comercio’ is a programme promoted by the Mijas Town Hall, which was created with the aim of being a bridge between the Economic Development area and local commerce.
cial habits in some cases are not what we would like from the Town Hall and the traders have also told us so”, added the councillor, who pointed out that there is now “a lot of work” ahead in terms of coordination between the local administration and entrepreneurs. A path “which is not easy”, said Maldonado, adding that the ultimate goal of this initiative “is none other than to give visibility and promotion to our businesses”.
Businesses interested in joining the programme can contact the Department of Employment Promotion of Mijas. “A team
of workers and students of the Employment and Training Programme ‘Mijas Gestiona’, are also part of this project”, explained Maldonado. “All participating businesses will be able to attend a networking event that will be organised by the Town Hall. It will be done through a fair of traders in which, every year, we can value our commercial offer, but we will continue working day by day because it is a matter that requires a lot of effort, a lot of communication with traders and, above all, to be able to squeeze all the potential that Mijas has”, he added.
Isabel Merino / Data: F.M.Romero
The councillor for Commerce, Juan Carlos Maldonado, together with the head of Marketing and Communication of Pinturas Andalucía, Manuel Espíritusanto / M.Fernández.
The programme of the department includes the sixth popular walk ‘Muévete contra la diabetes’
Cristina Bejarano
As announced last week, the Department of Foreigners of the Mijas Town Hall has prepared a wide range of activities for autumn with different themes (informative talks, solidarity tables, awareness walk, etc.).
On this occasion, they want to present one of them whose main objective is to raise awareness. It is the sixth popular race ‘Walk against diabetes’, an initiative that, for another year, is organised by the diabetes group of the La Cala Lions Club. The event will take place on the 3rd of November in the seaside town and is part of the World Diabetes Day which is celebrated on the 14th of November. The walk will start at 10 hours from the Plaza del Torreón and from there they will walk along the Coastal Path. In addition, during the morning there will be various charities, free glucose tests, musical performances, zumba classes and much more. For more informa-
SOLIDARITY
The autumn activities of the FOREIGNERS’ DEPARTMENT BEGIN
OCTOBER 23RD
tion call 607 879 450.
On the other hand, regarding the other activities programmed, the first one will be this Saturday 19th of October, at 13:45 hours, when, for the first time on the Costa del Sol, the British Legion will parade. They will set off from the La Butibamba park and
will go through the streets of La Cala.
A few days later, on the 23rd and 30th of October, the La Cala Branch Officess will host two informative talks in English aimed mainly at foreign residents. The first will be on communities of owners and will be given
Mijas Felina organises a charity paella
The lunch will take place on Sunday 27th of October at 13 hours
F.M.R. The animal association Mijas Felina, which has been helping stray cats for years, has planned a charity paella on Sunday 27th of October to raise funds for their work.
It will be the fifth one in collaboration with the restaurant Roberto’s Grill&Sports, located in Calle Mérida de Jarales (Calahonda). With a contribution of
People
who cannot attend can collaborate with the description ‘empty plate’
7 euros you can choose between two types of paella: normal and vegetarian. If you can not attend you can collaborate with the pa-
Restaurante Roberto´s
yment description “empty plate”. To reserve a serving, please send a WhatsApp to 666 87 47 41 with your full name and the type of paella you would like to have. Payments can also be made at this number via Bizum. Another option is to book directly at the bar or at the minimarket La Siesta on Avenida de España in Calahonda.
Minimarket La Siesta (Calahonda) Bizum: 666 874 741
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by the writer José Luis Navarro, and the second will offer legal advice on Brexit-related issues to British residents. Both presentations will take place at 16 hours.
Finally, it should be remembered that during the next few weeks the solidarity tables will
also be set up in the Branch Office Square in La Cala, on the 26th and 30th of October and on the 27th and 30th of November, and the autumn market of the Animal Shelter for Domestic Animals (PAD), on the 2nd of November. All of them will take place in the morning.
WHAT´S ON
FRIDAY 18TH
Charity dinner for the anniversary of Aristochat Restaurant Asador Otola 20 h
The price of the event is 45 euros and includes a menu with starters, main course, dessert and drinks, in addition to the donation. More information and reservations on 667 42 86 20.
Painting exhibition by Maite Ruiz Folk Museum in Mijas Pueblo, 19:00 h
Until the 11th of November
SATURDAY 19TH
British Legion Parade
La Butibamba Park, La Cala, 13:45 h
Esveiki Fest
Cortijo Don Elías, 19th and 20th of October, from 10 to 21 h
There will be football shirt sales, Wii Sport tournaments, bingo, and prizes. Free admission
SANTA TERESA
Events in honour of Santa Teresa Saturday 19th at 19h Verbena Sunday 20th from 11 h
Mass and pilgrimage to Los Olivos park.Los Olivos
literary cycle
Friday 18th
Presentation of the book ‘Entre hilos de silencio’, by Pilar Muñoz Álamo
Las Lagunas Cultural Centre, 19 hours. Free entrance
Wednesday 23rd
Presentation of the book ‘Cantos de batalla’, by Abraham Valle Merino
Las Lagunas Cultural Centre, 19 hours. Free entrance
SUNDAY 20TH
MIJAS ON THE MOVE AGAINST CANCER
11 h. Zumba class (Andalucía Park)
11:30 h. Start of the walk
13 h. Arrival at Fuengirola fairground
14 h. Paella at the Municipal Youth Centre in Fuengirola Price, 5 euros (includes T-shirt and water)
Workshop ‘Guardianes Digitales: Protegiendo tu Mundo Online’ organised by Mibu Avenida de Andalucía de Mijas, 3, from 17 to 21 h.
More information on www.mibu.es
Wednesday 23RD
Informative talk in English on communities of owners Branch Offices in La Cala de Mijas at 16 hours
Registration at frd@mijas.es
DO NOT MISS
Exhibition ‘Dalí. The Divine Comedy. Purgatorio’ Contemporary Art Centre (CAC) in Mijas
Until the 27th of March
Ecological market
La Cala Boulevard, in front of the branch offices on the second and last Sundays of the month
Solidarity Tables ‘Make solidarity your gift this autumn’
Branch Office square in La Cala, last Wednesday and Saturday of each month from 11 to 14 h
II Gala Dinner of the Mijas Lions Club 16th of November, Hotel Ilunion, 20:30 h
75 euros per person. Reservations on 617 776 258
Exhibition ‘Nación fuerte’, by the Galyna Espacio Cultural Association
La Cala Cultural Centre
Until the 21st of October
Exhibition by Jorge Nestor Nevani Nitto
Opuntia Hotel Boutique Mijas
Until the 31st of October
Second hand market
Las Lagunas Fairground and at Urb. Calypso, Mijas Costa Sundays from 9 to 14 h
Exhibition ‘Ceramics and Fashion in Mijas’, by the Mijas Handicraft Association
Tourist Office in Mijas Pueblo Works by Rosalía Cuevas and Virginia Díaz. Until the 30th of October
The Mijas Arts Centre prepares different workshops for Autumn
C.Bejarano. Located in the Plaza Virgen de la Peña, the Mijas Arts Centre is already preparing different workshops for autumn with the help of its collaborators.
FOREIGNER’S DEPARTMENT
TOWN HALL
USEFUL TELEPHONE NUMBERS
SALUD RESPONDE (Doctor’s prescriptions etc.)
EMERGENCY/DOCTOR, AMBULANCE ANDALUSIAN HEALTH
LOCAL POLICE - MIJAS
EMERGENCIES 24H
OFFICE, MON - FRI 8:00-14:00
FIREBRIGADE 24H
CIVIL GUARD 24H
MIJAS TOWN HALL - MIJAS VILLAGE
TOWN HALL BRANCH LAS LAGUNAS
FOREIGNERS DEPARTMENT (MON - FRI 9:00 - 14:00)
SENIOR CITIZEN’S DEPARTMENT
SOCIAL SERVICES (MON - FRI - 8:00 - 14:00)
WOMEN’S CENTRE FREE FURNITURE COLLECTION
On the one hand, during the month of October they offer different workshops. On the 19th and 20th of October, from 10 to 14 hours, the teacher Karen will give an abstract painting class. On the 20th, from 16 to 19:30 hours, a rustic vase workshop will be conducted by Jessica, and finally, the following week, on the 26th, from 10:30 to 14 hours, this same teacher will give a pottery class on organic shapes and textures.
On the other hand, as every quarter, they present a programme of regular weekly activities until the 31st of December. These include fascia flow yoga, pilates, drawing for adults and children, painting for
adults and ceramics and potter’s wheel. All of these activities take place at different times, and prior registration with each teacher is required. You can register on the website centrodeartesmijas.com or by calling 604 990 911.
PROGRAMME FOR OCTOBER
19/10 and 20/10
From 10 to 14 h. 20/10
From 16 to 19:30 h. 26/10
From 10:30 to 14 h. A tract painting Rustic vase Ceramics
Flamenco show
Every Wednesday at 12 h Plaza Virgen de la Peña, Mijas Pueblo Every
