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Reconsidering stereotypes after penniless sojourn in Mexico City

In Guadalajara they tell you to be extra careful when visiting Mexico City. Chilangos, they say, are an untrustworthy lot – they’d steal your last penny if they could.  But my brief experience in the capital tells a different story: a remarkable weekend during which, rather than becoming hungry and homeless after my initial plans were somewhat ruptured, I would experience the remarkable kindness of strangers and have my faith in humanity restored in the most unlikely of cities.


Recovering lost email passwords

A call I receive on a regular basis comes from someone pleading for help in recovering a lost email password.  The big three free email providers (Gmail, Hotmail and Yahoo) all have established practices governing how a lost password may be recovered, and I am quite familiar with all these procedures.  After years of experience I am usually able to make a quick determination as to whether or not a person will be able to recover their email account.  Unfortunately, it is often the case that the caller does not know enough information and I can see right away that they will never be able to recover their lost email account.  With the right information it is usually possible to recover an account though.

Mexican families catch on to pet sterilization

Isabel Gonzalez gently embraces Daisy in her arms, breaking into a contented smile. She attentively takes in instructions on post-operative care for her beloved pet as the one-year-old mixed breed pup awakes from the effects of anesthesia after being spayed during the February 15-17 sterilization campaign carried out at Chapala’s Ramon Corona Primary School. Gonzalez is happy she won’t ever have to cope with bothersome heats and the task of finding homes for Daisy’s unwanted offspring. 

Gates open at equine therapy ranch

The Centro de Equitacion Terapeuta (CET) opened its gates for a country-style grand inauguration Saturday, February 16, showcasing the benefits of putting human beings together with a string of gentle horses, experienced professional therapists and a team of caring volunteers.

Raicilla: Mexican moonshine or Jalisco’s most overlooked liquor?

Most people who come to Mexico are all too familiar with tequila; many will have enjoyed its stronger, smokier cousin mezcal and some may even have tried the ancient, milky looking drink known as pulque. But there is one agave-based beverage that very few visitors or even residents are familiar with: raicilla.

Birders head to Vallarta for exciting festival

The second Vallarta Bird Festival from March 7 to 10 features four days of birding and nature walks with expert guides in unique habitats that will be sure to satisfy even the most advanced birders.