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Mexicali Helps Under-insured With Medical Tourism

David Biondolillo — Fri, 25 May 2012 00:29:00 GMT

Mexicali Helps Under-insured With Medical Tourism By Jude Joffe-Block Monday, May 21, 2012 MEXICALI, MX - On a recent Saturday morning, a group of strangers gathered in the parking lot of the Boulevard Mall in Las Vegas. There they boarded a van, with Baja California, Mexico license plates, that would take them to prearranged dentist’s and doctor’s visits in the Mexican border town of Mexicali. The new monthly van service from Las Vegas is subsidized by the Mexicali tourism board . The...(read more)

Mexico leading the way for energy change

David Biondolillo — Thu, 24 May 2012 22:34:00 GMT

Mexico's new law leading the way for energy change by Jerico Espinas • April 30, 2012 Canada and the US should take a closer look at their southern sister nation’s environmental protocols. Last week, Mexico’s senate approved a groundbreaking climate and energy law, becoming the second country in the world to approve strict guidelines for environmental sustainability. Initially passing Mexico’s lower house with a 128-for and 10-against vote, the Senate approved the bill...(read more)

Hollywood comes to Mexico…AGAIN

David Biondolillo — Thu, 24 May 2012 21:40:00 GMT

The Hangover Part ll Close on the tail of the announcement by Robert Redford of his upcoming movie that will be filmed in Rosarito, we find out about The Hangover Part III. It will be shot in Los Angeles, Las Vegas and Tijuana, Mexico. The trio of Bradley Cooper, Ed Helms and Zach Galifianakis are going to be completing the Hangover” trilogy with the filming of the third in the series. And for a change of pace they will be shooting in Mexico. The safety concerns that halted Mexico as a choice...(read more)

Mexico Living - Retiring On A Shoe String Budget

David Biondolillo — Mon, 21 May 2012 19:15:00 GMT

Mexico Living - Retiring On A Shoe String Budget By JR Nolds Imagine being able to retire on a shoestring budget in the 21st Century! Where can you do that? In Mexico. If you're a baby-boomer and you remember how great it was to be part of the financially comfortable middle class then you can live like that again by retiring in Mexico. Here are ten good tips on how to do it: 1. You can get your monthly Social Security payment directly deposited into a United States Citibank / Banamex friendship...(read more)

Baja is uncharted territory again, it's likely headed for a new kind of boom. Best get your passport.

Lui Soriano — Wed, 16 May 2012 17:49:00 GMT

By A li Trachta Tue., May 15 2012 at 1:00 PM Anthony Bourdain's Baja Episode of No Reservations Will Make You Want to Cross the Border Immediately The Baja California episode of No Reservations begins with a soundtrack of gunshots and sirens peppering news reports of violence in Tijuana. But against this noise we see Anthony Bourdain strolling into town looking unafraid. He knows what you're thinking: "Wait, isn't Tijuana dangerous?" The short answer, we learn, is there is no...(read more)

Paul McCartney Mexico City Free Concert Draws 200,000 People at 'The Zocalo'

Lui Soriano — Mon, 14 May 2012 20:50:00 GMT

Paul McCartney rocked Mexico City's "The Zocalo" Thursday night, in a free mega concert that gathered over 200,000 people together, according to CNN. By Elisa Sanchez, EnStarz | May 11, 2012 Image All rights reserved by Toni Francois Paul McCartney rocked Mexico City's "The Zocalo" Thursday night, in a free mega concert that gathered over 200,000 people together, according to CNN. Authorities had estimated an attendance of 80,000 people. It was the Mexican holiday "Dia...(read more)

Paul McCartney sings in Mexico City tonight

David Biondolillo — Thu, 10 May 2012 19:46:00 GMT

Mexico is t he Beatles' No. 1 fan When Paul McCartney sings in Mexico City tonight, he'll be fulfilling countless people's dreams to hear Beatles' songs live. The Beatles were blocked from playing in Mexico in 1965. By Lauren Villagran, Correspondent / May 10, 2012 The Beatles never played a single concert in Mexico . Yet Mexicans count themselves among the world’s most dedicated fans of the boys from Liverpool. On Tuesday, McCartney played to 70,000 ecstatic fans who withstood...(read more)

You are going to Love these Mexican styled cookies

David Biondolillo — Wed, 09 May 2012 19:27:00 GMT

You are going to Love these Mexican styled cookies My friend Jessica sent me the recipe for these sooo “Mexican” style cookies that I just had to share it with you all. The picture tells the whole story. Piñatas are paper mache figures that are hollow inside and filled with candy and other treats, hung on a rope that can be raised and lowered and swung at by a blindfolded young person. When the piñata has been struck enough it breaks open and the candy falls out. All the...(read more)

Chicago Symphony Orchestra’s first tour to Mexico

David Biondolillo — Wed, 09 May 2012 16:37:00 GMT

Chicago Symphony Orchestra’s first tour to Mexico May 09, 2012 CHICAGO — The Chicago Symphony Orchestra and Music Director Riccardo Muti plan trips to New York, Asia and Mexico for the 2012-2013 season. The orchestra announced Tuesday that it will perform three concerts in October to open the season at New York’s Carnegie Hall. Those concerts will include performances of Carmina Burana, the overture to The Flying Dutchman and composer Mason Bates’ Alternative Energy . After...(read more)

Rosarito To Host Convention Of U.S./Mexico Sister Cities

David Biondolillo — Wed, 09 May 2012 16:21:00 GMT

Rosarito To Host Binational Convention Of Sister Cities From June 14 To 17 By Ron Raposa ROSARITO BEACH, BAJA CALIFORNIA, MEXICO---This beachfront resort city 20 miles south of San Diego County will host the XXIII Binational Convention of the Sister Cities of Mexico and the United States from June 14 to 17. "We expect about 200 people, including Sister City officials and mayors from throughout the U.S. and Mexico, as well as many others involved in this important international organization,"...(read more)

Robert Redford "All Is Lost" in Mexico

Lui Soriano — Mon, 07 May 2012 23:17:00 GMT

The Hollywood Reporter , February 9, 2012. by Pamela McClintock. Lionsgate has acquired U.S. rights to the at-sea adventure; Glen Basner's FilmNation is launching the project to foreign buyers at EFM. BERLIN — Marking his return to the big screen, Robert Redford will star in All Is Lost for writer-director J.C. Chandor . Glen Basner's FilmNation announced Thursday that it is handling foreign rights to the film as the European Film Market got under way. The high-profile project has landed...(read more)

Soccer Plays a big role in helping Tijuana's revitalization

David Biondolillo — Mon, 07 May 2012 20:54:00 GMT

Xolos help Tijuana's journey of revival Xolos soccer club plays a role in rebound from tough times By Elizabeth Aguilera Originally published May 6, 2012 at 8:40 p.m., updated May 7, 2012 at 7:11 a.m. TIJUANA — Tijuana’s biggest cheerleaders saw more than brilliant red streaks in the Club Tijuana Xoloitzcuintles soccer players running and leaping during their inaugural playoff turn last week. Reaching the postseason in Mexico’s premier league, unexpected for such a young team,...(read more)

Americans safer in Mexico

David Biondolillo — Mon, 07 May 2012 20:29:00 GMT

Are Americans safer in Mexico than at home? Robert Reid Lonely Planet author Every week or so I get asked, 'Is it safe to go to Mexico?' I had always said, if you're thoughtful about where you go, yes. But after my most recent trip there, I'm changing my answer... to a question: Do you think it's safe to go to Texas? What you don't get from most reports in the US is statistical evidence that Americans are less likely to face violence on average in Mexico than at home, particularly...(read more)

Mexican officials hit the road to promote Baja tourism

David Biondolillo — Sat, 05 May 2012 00:18:00 GMT

Peninsula is safe, full of attractions, Las Vegas group told By Tovin Lapan Friday, May 4, 2012 | 2 a.m. Hugo Torres, the former mayor of Rosarito Beach, Mexico, is on a mission to “replace fear with facts” and again lure U.S. tourists to his beloved Baja California. Torres and Juan Tintos, Baja California’s secretary of tourism, were in Las Vegas on Thursday as part of their tour across the Southwestern United States, spreading the word that the Mexican state just south of San...(read more)

Mexico Found Safer Than The U.S.

Kanoa Biondolillo — Fri, 04 May 2012 23:49:00 GMT

Robert Reid Lonely Planet author Every week or so I get asked, 'Is it safe to go to Mexico ?' I had always said, if you're thoughtful about where you go, yes . But after my most recent trip there, I'm changing my answer... to a question: Do you think it's safe to go to Texas? What you don't get from most reports in the US is statistical evidence that Americans are less likely to face violence on average in Mexico than at home, particularly when you zero in on Mexico's...(read more)

Mexico's Largest Oceanfront Development Site Goes on Auction Block

David Biondolillo — Sun, 29 Apr 2012 22:40:00 GMT

Mexico's Largest Oceanfront Mixed-Use Development Site Goes on Auction Block Posted by Michael Gerrity 04/27/12 12:15 PM EST Property investors get ready, Mexico's "Cancun of the West Coast" goes up for auction soon. Paramount Realty USA has just announced this week it has been hired by a group of private land owners in Mexico to auction one of Mexico's largest remaining tourism development sites nestled along the beach between Acapulco and Ixtapa - the golden West Coast of...(read more)

Malia Obama visits Mexico

David Biondolillo — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 01:05:00 GMT

OAXACA, Mexico – Malia Obama, The daughter of the President of the United States spent her spring break in the historic Mexican city of Oaxaca in the company of 12 friends. . Malia and her friends stayed at a downtown hotel in this city famous for its colonial architecture and well-preserved Native American traditions. The group was well guarded by both Mexican and 25 U.S. Secret Service agents. "We are here to block access to the hotel by other people and escort the vehicles that are...(read more)

AutoZone has 287 stores in Mexico

David Biondolillo — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 00:28:00 GMT

AutoZone to Attend Upcoming International Council of Shopping Centers' 2012 RECon in Las Vegas April 23, 2012, 4:05 p.m. EDT AutoZone today announced it will be an exhibitor in the leasing mall at the International Council of Shopping Centers' 2012 RECon -- The Global Real Estate Convention, to be held at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada, May 20th -- 23rd, 2012. With over 30,000 attendees, RECon is the world's largest gathering of retail real estate professionals,...(read more)

Mexican Leaders in Vegas to explore tourism partnership

David Biondolillo — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 00:06:00 GMT

Asian Journal Wednesday April 25, 2012 Baja California leaders in Las Vegas to explore tourism and trade partnerships ttons LAS VEGAS – Baja California Secretary of Tourism Juan Tintos and former Mayor of Rosarito Beach Hugo Torres will deliver a presentation on Baja California tourism at the American Marketing Association luncheon in Las Vegas on May 3. The event provides an opportunity to discuss cross-border tourism and economic possibilities between Nevada and Baja California. These tourism...(read more)

More Mexicans returning home

David Biondolillo — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 00:01:00 GMT

More Mexicans returning home, fewer immigrating to U.S. By Haya El Nasser, USA TODAY Mexican immigration to the United States is on the brink of a historic reversal: More Mexicans may be going back to Mexico than coming in, according to a Pew Hispanic Center report Monday. A fence on the southern U.S. border, separating Mexico, right, from Nogales, Ariz. The influx of Mexicans, which has dominated U.S. immigration patterns for four decades, began to tumble in 2006 and 2007 as the housing bust and...(read more)

Wal-Mart and Corruption in Mexico: So What?

David Biondolillo — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 01:03:00 GMT

Wal-Mart and Corruption in Mexico: So What? Tim Worstall , Contributor I realize that this will shock some but in my view the correct reaction to the stories of corruption involving Wal-Mart in Mexico is almost certainly “So what?” This isn’t because we wouldn’t prefer there to be no corruption in such places, nor that we wouldn’t be entirely disgusted if such corruption became commonplace in our own societies and economies. It is rather simply a necessary admission...(read more)

Wal-Mart is Big in México

David Biondolillo — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 17:01:00 GMT

Wal-Mart is Big in México Wal-Mart de Mexico is a Mexican public corporation. In January 2010, Wal-Mart Mexico absorbed Wal-Mart Centroamérica and changed their name to Wal-Mart Mexico y Centroamérica. By the end of December 2011 Wal-Mart had 2037 retail outlets including restaurants and supermarkets in Mexico. They operate under the names Wal-Mart, Superama, Suburbia , VIPS , Sam's Club and Bodega Aurrerá . Wal-Mart de Mexico also has a banking unit with 168 branches....(read more)

Real Estate Financing in Mexico

David Biondolillo — Sun, 22 Apr 2012 06:50:00 GMT

Real Estate Financing in Mexico It has been a long time coming, but... financing of Mexican Real Estate with Mexican loans is finally a reality. Puerto Vallarta which is a desirable vacation destination and retirement area now has brand new affordable condominiums with financing! Apr 18, 2012 – Multiple Mortgage Lenders within Mexico are now offering attractive financing. Condominiums Serena in Puerto Vallarta has been selected as the premier development to be financially supported by numerous...(read more)

Price Reduced on 343-1972806 Puerta del Mar in Puerta del Mar

Kanoa Biondolillo — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 21:29:00 GMT

Puerta del Mar, Playas de Rosarito - Announcing a price reduction on 343-1972806 Puerta del Mar, a 4,158 sq. ft., 2 bath, 3 bdrm single story. Now $299,000 USD - Reduced from $459,000.

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Event in Mexico to help Endangered Sea Turtles

David Biondolillo — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 20:44:00 GMT

Sea Turtle Conservancy Event at Riviera Maya April 17th, 2012 Riviera Maya, Mexico - Reported by Elite Traveler Grand Vidana, Mexico's leading developer of luxury resorts, golf courses and real estate, announces its Sea Turtle Conservancy Event at Riviera Maya to celebrate the special time of the year when the sea turtles of the Riviera Maya come to the shores to bury their eggs in the sand. The event, designed to aid in the conservation of endangered sea turtles species and organized by the...(read more)