Op-Ed By Maggie Van Ostrand Cejas and the Great Escape The mean streets of Tijuana finally dispatched something other than media reports of killings, kidnappings and cartels. The bloody, dusty, bullet-ridden streets of Tijuana have watched Cejas emigrate, even without proper papers. You may be wondering, Who is this Cejas of whom she writes? […]
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Editor’s Page By Alejandro Grattan The Screen’s Greatest Performance It’s been said that millions of people have two businesses: their own and show business. This is most evident during the movie/TV awards season, when the ultimate prize is the Oscar. The yearly TV presentation is watched by millions of people in virtually every corner
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“NORTH OF THE BORDER” By Fred Mittag They think we’re under siege. My doctor in Houston suggested that with all the drug violence, I would be moving back to Texas. He must be forgiven, because he’s been exposed to a barrage of bad press. Even the State Department issued a warning to young people
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Dear Sir, I am disappointed in your editing. The piece “courtesy of Elaine Partnow” (March issue) “It is called spin, folks” is a much used internet slur of primarily left-leaning politicians by the right. It was used against Hillary in the primaries. The picture referred to is actually Black Jack
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SPEAKING OF STUPIDITY In case you needed further proof that the human race is doomed, here are some actual label instructions on consumer goods. —On a Sears hairdryer —Do not use while sleeping. (That’s the only time I have to work on my hair.) —On a bag of Fritos—You could be a winner! No
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PAW PRINTS ON MY HEART By Gudrun Jones President/Co- Founder of the Lakeside Spay & Neuter Center I believe in God but I also believe in reincarnation; why else would my heart tremble when I see a beautiful sunset, why else would my soul yearn to be someplace that my mind does not remember
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GRINGO GOOFS By Eric Roberts In Spain many years ago at the University of Salamanca, the waiter came around asking for drinks? I did not know any drink by name in Spanish. I quickly thought Coca Cola is Coca. What to add? Ah ha….Rum. So I answered “Rum y Coca” I got this blank
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COFFEE WITH AN ATTITUDEBrewing Great Mexican Coffee at Lakeside By Kevin Knox For many expats, living at Lakeside is their first experience of being in a coffee growing country. Familiar brands may be hard to find, but Mexican coffee is everywhere. With a bit of know-how you can enjoy some of the freshest and most
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Have Walker, Will Travel By Mildred Boyd All Roads Lead to Coba The modern road to Coba passes several points of interest along the way. There was a monkey refuge and, surprisingly in an area where surface water is almost non-existent, several small lakes. We stopped for lunch beside one and were enjoying a
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MICHAEL, FILS AND PERE. By Carol Robison He ran quickly, dashing between others on the crowded sidewalk, displaying exuberance typical, of an eight-year-old boy. Dark curly locks danced in the breeze that his speed created. But, most of all it was his smile which showed perfectly formed teeth, and his intense brown eyes. I
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