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Mexico Calling: April 2015
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Thursday, April 30, 2015. I want to thank you dear readers for following along. A year ago a total of 574 people visited Mexico Calling in April. This April we had record traffic; 2420 people checked in, almost a 400% increase in traffic. My hope is to keep you entertained so even more people come to see what I'm observing about places in Mexico and the culture. Posted by Michael Landfair. Links to this post. Location: San Miguel de Allende, Gto., Mexico. Monday, April 27, 2015. Involving an ancient prin...
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Mad Canuck: Social Security Stupidity
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The rantings of a Canadian guy. Sunday, December 10, 2006. The US government is made up of a collection of various departments, and sometimes these departments make policies that are incompatible with the policies of other government departments. A very good example of this can be found in the Social Security Administration, and their refusal to grant social security numbers to people who are legally in this country but not allowed to work. Another problem is that almost everything you do here in the US ...
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Mad Canuck: Saddam Execution Farce
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The rantings of a Canadian guy. Sunday, December 31, 2006. The timing of the execution seemed preplanned to spite the Sunni population in Iraq. Eid al-Adha (the feast of the sacrifice) is one of two major feasts in the Muslim calendar. Sunnis celebrate Eid al-Adha this year starting December 30, while Shias celebrate it one day later. Thus, Saddam's execution was held on the first day of the Sunnis' Eid. Saddam retorted from the gallows: "Muqtada? Is this how you show your bravery as men? Finally, someon...
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Mad Canuck: I am back
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The rantings of a Canadian guy. Sunday, September 30, 2007. After a bit of a hiatus from blogging, I am now back. For those of my old readers who kept coming back now and then, thank you for your patience. I am looking at Haloscan and notice a lot of old comments that I hadn't answered. To the commenters - I do apologize. I'll answer your comments in the next few days. Posted by Mad Canuck @ 12:00 PM. View my complete profile. Lebanon, the Devil, and Idle Hands. Don Imus - a racist, or just ignorant.
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Mexico Calling: Mexico Inspirational: Apple’s Steve Wozniak
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Saturday, July 25, 2015. Mexico Inspirational: Apple’s Steve Wozniak. Wozniak: admires Mexicans' passion. Has an encouraging word: There is a passion in Mexico for developing new technology and changing the world, which for Apple Computer cofounder Steve Wozniak is inspirational. Mexico, in fact, is the country that inspires him most, Wozniak said while attending the annual digital inclusion conference called Aldea Digital, being held until tomorrow in Mexico City. Aldea Digital, now in its third year, i...
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Mexico Calling: Contradictions of “Tourist Ddestination”
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Friday, May 8, 2015. Contradictions of “Tourist Ddestination”. Discovers that the buildings in San Miguel used to be white-washed, By governmental decree or committee the coloring of the town was changed from white to the palette of blood red, oranges, earthy ochres we see today. This was done to attract tourism. So he wonders are we seeing the true city or a town made up to look like something we want to see? Posted by Michael Landfair. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). Popocatepetl Volcano Heats Up.
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Mexico Calling: How to Handle Bank Card Trouble When Traveling Abroad
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Saturday, August 8, 2015. How to Handle Bank Card Trouble When Traveling Abroad. Banking nightmares can happen to even the most seasoned traveler. Just ask Billie Frank. An avid traveler and co-founder of concierge and trip planning company The Santa Fe Traveler. Frank tried to withdraw about $230 after hours from a Banco Santander ATM in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, in October. The machine gave Frank her card and a withdrawal receipt, but kept the cash. Although your bank may not be able to retrieve y...
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Mexico Calling: FACING RISING DENTAL COSTS, SENIORS HEAD TO MEXICO
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Sunday, August 9, 2015. FACING RISING DENTAL COSTS, SENIORS HEAD TO MEXICO. Astrid Galvan of the AP, reports, "The cost of dental care has surged in the last two decades in the U.S.and continues to increase at a rate of 5 percent annually. Many dental plans have high deductibles and don't offer extensive coverage. Many people opt out. Posted by Michael Landfair. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). Popocatepetl Volcano Heats Up. The Closest Beaches to San Miguel de Allende. From David member of Life-in-Me...
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Mexico Calling: July 2015
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Saturday, July 25, 2015. Mexico Inspirational: Apple’s Steve Wozniak. Wozniak: admires Mexicans' passion. Has an encouraging word: There is a passion in Mexico for developing new technology and changing the world, which for Apple Computer cofounder Steve Wozniak is inspirational. Mexico, in fact, is the country that inspires him most, Wozniak said while attending the annual digital inclusion conference called Aldea Digital, being held until tomorrow in Mexico City. Aldea Digital, now in its third year, i...
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My World Is Mine: Madness
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My World Is Mine. If you haven't a good thing to say, you're welcome to sit beside me. This Day in History. Wednesday, March 09, 2011. There is so much one can endure. and then some. Some people are suckers for punishment while others thrive doling out stupid requests. Posted by Eugene Tan. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). Follow me on Twitter. Powered by TagBoard Message Board. Happy Tree Friend moment. There was an error in this gadget. There was an error in this gadget.
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