Arts Notes, Walnut Creek Journal and Lamorinda Sun

‘Escape’ with new Lafayette Gallery exhibit “E for Escape,” a unique collection of whimsical works of art by a small group of five artists — painters Jeanette Baird, Susan Erickson, Judy Feins, and JoAnn Lieberman and ceramicist and sculptor David Vanderjagt — will be on display at the Lafayette Gallery through June 2 at the [...]

MEXICO’S CELEBRATED GRAND MAN OF LETTERS

Carlos Fuentes, Mexico’s elegant public intellectual and grand man of letters, whose panoramic novels captured the complicated essence of his country’s history for readers around the world, died Tuesday in Mexico City. He was 83. Fuentes was one the most admired writers in the Spanish-speaking world, a catalyst, along with Gabriel Garcia Marquez, Mario Vargas [...]

I Went to Mexico For Some Dental Work

For those of you who are wondering how in the world are you going to be able to come up with the cash to pay for all your dental work you so desperately need, do what I have done, and just go on down to Tijuana, Mexico. you will save a lot of money, and [...]

Blow The Budget

The Irish Times – Saturday, may 19, 2012 No budget? Lucky you – check out these no-holds-barred luxury trips to the furthest reaches and most sumptuous destinations on the planet 1. POLAR FARES  Follow in the footsteps of Ireland’s polar explorers Ernest Shackleton and Tom Crean with a trip to Antarctica. Polar specialist Dr Gudrun [...]

Cozumel Weather – Best and Worst Months to Go

Cozumel weather is one of the reasons why Mexico’s largest island is so popular. but not every month is the best time to go because of rain in the fall and cool temperatures in the winter. In addition to great weather most of the year, Cozumel’s popularity is due in part to beautiful beaches and [...]

Medicaid Plan Under Attack

SANTA FE – new Mexico hospitals are worried about losing millions of dollars in revenue. Tribal officials are worried about losing sovereignty and money. Advocates are worried the poor will lose services. Dozens of health care providers, Medicaid beneficiaries, insurance company officials and representatives of state and tribal governments and nonprofit agencies on Thursday aired [...]

The nation’s weather

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Cancun Weather – What the Weather is Like in Cancun

Most of the time, Cancun weather and the weather of the whole Yukatan Peninsula, for that matter, are always beautiful. The average annual temperature of Cancun is 25.5 degrees Celsius with fluctuations of 5 to 7 degrees. The city has a tropical and warm temperature. Marine breezes created by onshore trade winds circulate through its [...]

Top 10 Mexico All Inclusive Resorts for Travelers on a Budget

1. Moon Palace Resort Cancun – If you want a Mexico all-inclusive vacation but do not want to spend a fortune, the Moon Palace Resort Cancun may be the right place. With many different amenities and offerings, great reviews, and a price which is very reasonable, this resort is one of the top ten. 2. [...]

Valley News Live – KVLY/KXJB – Fargo/Grand ForksWinner of Mexican presidential debate? Sexy model

By E. EDUARDO CASTILLOAssociated Press MEXICO CITY (AP) – Who won Mexico's presidential debate? According to the media and Twitter frenzy, at least, the victor wasn't any candidate but a curvaceous model in a tight gown who puzzled millions by appearing on stage for less than 30 seconds during the showdown. Julia Orayen has posed [...]