U.S. Expats Unhappy About Long-Arm Taxation

This week, a "New York Times" article titled "Why I'm Giving Up My Passport" stirred up plenty of talk among local Baja expats, and likely in other expat communities around the world. In this article, the author discussed the compelling reasons why U.S. citizen expats are deciding to give up their citizenship. This phenomenon of […]

April 13, 2017 at 2:10 PM PDT

Sony and Marvel DID discuss “Spider-Man’s” fate

Information contained in emails that came to light after Sony Pictures was attacked by a hacker that also leaked several films is starting to emerge. Emails and documents authored by Sony executives comment on the possible inclusion of "Spider-Man" in the Marvel film universe, a move that already was being rumored about prior to the […]

April 13, 2017 at 2:10 PM PDT

SAG Awards Nominees are revealed

This week, Eva Longoria and Ansel Elgort got to present the nominees for the 21st Screen Actors Guild Awards. The show will be transmitted live on TNT, Sunday January 25th. Here are the nominees: Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role Steve Carrel – Foxcatcher (Sony Picture Classics) Benedict Cumberbatch-The Imitation Game […]

April 13, 2017 at 2:10 PM PDT

Embezzling Mexican mayor wins “Mayor of the Year” award…

MEXICO.- How could anyone forget the noted mayor from San Blas, Nayarit? He is constantly talked about in Mexican media as the public official who agreed to steal money from the municipal treasury, even if it was "just a little" in order to "give to those who need it". Hilario Ramirez Villanueva, is in the […]

April 13, 2017 at 2:10 PM PDT

Man holding “bloody” Mexican flag interrupts Nobel Peace Prize ceremony

UPDATE. – Efe news agency is reporting that the protester was also requesting political asylum in Norway. Furthermore, the Scandinavian police in Oslo informed that the protester did not have press-certification and that he just simply slipped through security to join a group of a people. His name has also been discovered by media, using […]

April 13, 2017 at 2:10 PM PDT

Here’s how to vote in “Best Of Baja 2014”!

As you already know, we are making our 2014 "Best of Baja" list. Last week we showed you the categories and nominees, now is your chance to vote for your favorites. It's simple and can be done in 2 was steps. 1.– Join our Facebook Group 2.– Vote for your favorite candidate in each category […]

April 13, 2017 at 2:10 PM PDT

The best on Twitter in 2014

As the year comes to an end, Twitter released 2014’s most important events as they were seen by its users. On the #YearInReview mini site, you can review the most talked about events during each month through a series of images in circles. Some of the most talked about subjects this year were: The XXII […]

April 13, 2017 at 2:09 PM PDT

TIME’S Person of the Year: “Ebola fighters”

WORLD. – Among the eight possible winners for the title of Person of the Year by Time magazine, it was announced this morning that the 2014 winner was: All of those who have fought against the Ebola virus. According to an official statement, The ones who answered the call are rightful winners. Taylor Swift, the […]

April 13, 2017 at 2:09 PM PDT

10 book gift ideas for this holiday season

Literature is the art of words that put together a text. Over the years there have been thousands of authors who had to contribute to literature their artistic work expressing their life experiences, ideas, emotions and knowledge. For those bookworms, a book is a great gift this holiday season. Whether you're giving it to someone, […]

April 13, 2017 at 2:09 PM PDT

Main plot for “Finding Dory” revealed

UNITED STATES. – Once again Pixar, along with Disney, will submerge us in a new adventure alongside our favorite "Finding Nemo" (2003) characters, with a sequel called "Finding Dory" that will be released 13 years after the first one premiered. [/p] This time, our sweet and forgetful Dory stars in her own film, which is […]

April 13, 2017 at 2:09 PM PDT

Tijuana’s top 10 concerts of 2014

It was really hard to pick just 10 of the top musical events that happened throughout this year that's coming to an end, given that, luckily, the best national and international performers offer quality shows in this border region. [/p] Here are the most relevant in order of appearance: 1.-Enrique Bunbury A show on February […]

April 13, 2017 at 2:08 PM PDT

Mexicans on Facebook, their top 10 trends for 2014!

MEXICO. – Every December, social media and Internet researchers reveal the year's highlights according to the number of mentions they had from the average user. This 2014, several stories change the course of Mexican history in different aspects of life. In sports, we had FIFA's World Cup, the XLVIII Super Bowl and Sochi's Winter Olympics. […]

April 13, 2017 at 2:08 PM PDT

Carlos Slim is now the third wealthiest man in the world

MEXICO. – Mexican mogul Carlos Slim is now the 3rd wealthiest man in the world, being displaced by Warren Buffet, according to financial information agency Bloomberg News. The specialized information agency informed that the Buffet's company, Berkshire Hathaway "reached its maximum records," making its president the 2nd wealthiest man in the world this last Friday. […]

April 13, 2017 at 2:08 PM PDT

Watch the first preview of “Little Boy”

BAJA CALIFORNIA.- In 2011, after years of inactivity Baja Studios open up its doors again to film a new production directed by producers Eduardo Verastegui and Leo Severino, with a budget that rounded up to 20 million dollars. The film tells the story of Pepper Busbee a 9 year old boy who hasn't quite develop […]

April 13, 2017 at 2:08 PM PDT

Brewers put Mexican President on bottle labels

MEXICO. – For many, having a craft beer named after us would usually be the equivalent of a compliment or life homage; however, for brew masters of the collaborative beer Lupe-Reyes 2014 edition's next launch, this isn't the case. The new presentation of the Dunkel Weizenbock style beer features Mexican president Enrique Peña Nieto, Secretary […]

April 13, 2017 at 2:07 PM PDT

Colectivo 9: Quality street food

Colectivo 9 is a somewhat hidden place, (yet pretty easy to find) located along the emblematic Revolución Avenue in Downtown Tijuana, on Calle 6ta and 7ma to be exact. This folkloric place, smacked down right in the heart of Tijuana, where different business, cab routes and most of all people are found, is where nine […]

April 13, 2017 at 2:07 PM PDT

Yuri and Lupita D’Alessio coming soon to Tijuana

Friday, December 19th Show en Vivo promoters bring to Tijuana these two great performers of music in Spanish. "Juntas pero no revueltas" is the name of the show that consists of a dinner and gala that will take place in the old Jai Alai theatre El Foro. Dining options for the evening have "Menu del […]

April 13, 2017 at 2:07 PM PDT

UBER driver arrested for sexually assaulting Indian passenger

INDIA. – A 25 year old women who was traveling in a UBER car on Friday night was sexually assaulted India, approximately at 11pm, after she had fallen asleep. The driver, who had been working for UBER for the last 6 months, turned off his cell phone decided to take a detour in order to […]

April 13, 2017 at 2:07 PM PDT

All 2014 pop hits in record time: How many do you know?

UNITED STATES.- The year is about to end and with it comes the perfect timing to take a look back and see everything 2014 had to offer in all aspect of life, including entertainment and, obviously, music. Which were the top pop songs of 2014? Or at least the most played ones on radio, TV […]

April 13, 2017 at 2:07 PM PDT

The 5 most amazing Christmas trees in the world

Its wonderful smell, pointy figure, color and lights surrounding it tells us that December is here and in just a few days Christmas will be something to rejoice about. We know Christmas is near when we see a Christmas tree, but do you know its meaning? The origin of a Christmas tree goes way back […]

April 13, 2017 at 2:07 PM PDT