Universidad de Guadalajara student Karen Ruz Sanchez has received an honorific mention in the fourth edition of the  “Copper and the Home” competition organized by the Italian Copper Institute and the European Copper Institute (ECI).

When Spain suffered an economic meltdown about two years ago, it set off shock waves that are currently pounding Mexico. A wave of young Spanish immigrants and changes in the business landscape are two of the most evident aftereffects here.

Tennis has long been considered a “fresa” sport enjoyed mainly by members of Mexico’s elite country clubs, but now anyone can play for a minimal cost at the Centro Telcel de Tenis in Guadalajara’s Parque Metropolitano.

Thrills, chills and more than a few spills await folks attending Chapala’s Carnaval bash where an outdoor ice skating rink will stand out as a major attraction during the 12-day celebration.

The IRS Web site brims with alarming headlines — “IRS Pays Out Billions in Fraudulent Refunds.”

On Monday, January 28, Al Jazeera will screen a documentary by a Tapatio filmmaker about a group of activists dedicated to promoting bicycle use and tackling Guadalajara’s environmental problems.