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by Greg Cruey on October 12, 2009
Wonk Room has a piece online that I came across today on the epic fail of the GOP with its Hispanic Heritage Month Press release.Though the press release emphasizes the Republican Party’s “commitment ...
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by Greg Cruey on July 25, 2009
NASCAR Dot Com ran a feature on Juan Pablo Montoya recently. Montoya could become the first non-American to make NASCAR's Chase, the 10-race "playoff" where the racing series' top 12...
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by Greg Cruey on June 12, 2009
Is there a semantic difference between the terms hispanic and Latino? Do the words mean different things?
News coverage of Sonia Sotomayor's nomination to the U.S. Supreme Court has raised some ...
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by Greg Cruey on May 10, 2009
Frommers recently had a piece on Pablo Neruda's homes in Chile. They're definitely worth visiting if you're in the country.
Pablo Neruda won the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1971.
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by Laura Tamayo on August 16, 2008
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School is starting next Monday in Mexico City and moms and kids are out and about with their list trying to finish back-to-school shopping.
I think I...
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by Laura Tamayo on July 19, 2008
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) added the beautiful Mexican town of San Miguel de Allende to its list of Wold Heritage Sites.
The UNESCO World Herita...
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by Laura Tamayo on July 19, 2008
Mexico city is looking at another green urban project, besides the much anticipated HSBC green tower. There are plans for an environmentally friendly neighborhood in the heart of the city.
The eff...
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by Laura Tamayo on July 11, 2008
Since Facebook launched it's Spanish version, it has gotten more and more popular not only among US Spanish speakers, but in Latin America. MySpace, hi5 and Sonico are also doing well.
In gen...
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by Laura Tamayo on July 10, 2008
Ever heard of an alebrije? They're folk art sculptures from Mexico, originally made from paper mache, although wooden ones have gotten popular.
Anyway, the guy that started making them, Pedro ...
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by Laura Tamayo on July 3, 2008
This is hysterical. I don't know if its the rising costs of weddings or just Internet mania, but sponsored weddings are definitely not just a Reality TV thing.
Can you imagine? One wedding is ...
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by Laura Tamayo on June 27, 2008
Yes!
There is some really bad advice floating around on this. A friend of mine was actually told not to bother with car insurance on his trip to Mexico. Bad plan.
What do I need?
The minimum re...
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by Laura Tamayo on June 23, 2008
Bankers are building green.
In Mexico City, the main avenue Reforma will soon be home to the tallest building in Latin America, the new Bancomer tower.
It's going to be 274 meters or about 8...
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by Laura Tamayo on June 11, 2008
I was talking to a friend the other day about a woman who works with us. I've never met her in person, but I remember the two very short conversations we had a few months ago. Why? Because she ...
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by Laura Tamayo on June 4, 2008
Ever watched someone have an unholy fit mid restaurant because their meat was overcooked? I have, and frankly it's embarrassing.
That said, I'm not shy about complaining when there's a...
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by Laura Tamayo on May 15, 2008
There is a Mexican taquería called El Fogoncito that opened their doors in Beijing, china in 2007. And it seems they're doing so well that a second location is opening next month.
And these a...
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by Laura Tamayo on May 9, 2008
Parkour has arrived in Mexico with more traceurs and traceuses cropping up every day.
Parkour is a very athletic performance art that takes place in an urban landscape with participants running up...
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by Laura Tamayo on April 30, 2008
Do you have a green thumb? I suppose I must, because despite gross negligence, I manage to keep plants alive and well. I usually buy a little green friend and watch it grow.
Lately, though, I'...
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by Laura Tamayo on April 21, 2008
In an earlier blog posting, an interesting comment was posted that brought up the question of the definition of culture. What is culture? Is it language, religion, people, habits, food... or all of...
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by Laura Tamayo on April 17, 2008
Tanning Season. The warm weather is here (although still kind of on and off), and so is the tanning season. Personally, I like to protect my skin and at the same time get a nice even color. For tha...
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by Laura Tamayo on April 12, 2008
I have a great home remedy for you guys, all be it a little odd. I got this one from my mom. Get a hold of cornsilk. They're the little yellow strings in corn husks.
If you've ever had a ...
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by Laura Tamayo on April 9, 2008
Flashmobs! Have you guys heard of this? This is new to me, but I love the idea.
It turns out it's a worldwide movement and has been for some time. I feel so out of the loop! A group chooses a ...
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by Laura Tamayo on April 5, 2008
Chivalry is still alive, ladies. At least in my world. The question I have today is this: When is it prudent to tell your guy that you're being harassed?
My hubby and I have an ongoing debate ...
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by Laura Tamayo on April 2, 2008
I'm on a home remedies kick, and the one on chapped lips and this one are on request.
* vinegar: My mom swears by this one. Apple vinegar or white vinegar is best. For large areas you can dilu...
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by Laura Tamayo on April 2, 2008
In the fall and winter, it's the cold weather that gets you. And in the spring and summer, it's the outdoor play. Continuing with the home remedies, there are a few fixes I've heard of f...
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by Laura Tamayo on March 28, 2008
It looks like home remedies are making a huge come back in the US. Latin America is a great place to turn to for advice on this because in Latin America, in addition to medicine when necessary, home...
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by Laura Tamayo on March 21, 2008
I'm convinced you can find anything at a Mexican market. If you don't mind the noise, you could certainly live there.
Where do you find them? Everywhere: set outdoor market locations, by t...
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by Laura Tamayo on March 14, 2008
OK, I know that Mexico is 90% Roman Catholic, so it's natural to know little about the other 10%, but I did get a tickle out of a lady sharing this discover with me the other day. She was talkin...
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by Laura Tamayo on March 13, 2008
I was talking to some friends last night that are true die -hard soccer fans. They sustain the kind of excitement I reserve for the World Cup throughout the entire year.
In Mexico you'll see kids...
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by Laura Tamayo on March 10, 2008
The Americas is a wonderful region of cultural fusions. In Mexico, in addition to European, mestizo, and indigenous groups, there are also all sorts of interesting immigrant groups that give the are...
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by Laura Tamayo on March 5, 2008
Dating in general is a mystery to me, but the "seeing other people, no commitment" version of dating is a mystery in Mexico in general. I mean, there's a broad spectrum ranging from girl...
