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Business Opportunities between Mexico, Hong Kong and Zhuhai
Based on its per capita income, Hong Kong is the fourth richest city in the world, the most influential southeastern Asian city, and the world's leading financial destination. And according to "the Wealth Report 2012," which was put together by Citi Private Bank and the international consulting group Knight Frank, in 2050, Hong Kong will […]
5th Gay Pride Parade in Tijuana
TIJUANA.- Previously having been to West Hollywood and Hillcrest's gay bars and festivals, Tijuana Pride was not as wild as I had envisioned. It is a step forward for the gay community in Tijuana, but there's still a lot of space for growth. The big banner in Plaza Santa Cecilia, by the welcoming arch known […]
Mexico stuck in World Cup Neverland
With three minutes left on regulation, Mexico appeared to escape the Round of 16 for the first time since 1986. Unfortunately, for a nation that has been exceptionally devoted to their national team, "El Tri" again fell short of reaching the quarterfinals. Mexico is stuck in Neverland, a place where imagination can take you anywhere. […]
Rosarito will Host Binational Cycling Forum
ROSARITO.- On July 12, 2014, Rosarito will host the Expo Ciclismo, which will kick off with a 15 mile bike ride in Rosarito and will culminate at the Baja California Center. At this brand new convention center in Rosarito, the Urban Mobility Forum will be hosted for two days. The forum is aimed at promoting […]
Beer of the Week: Imperial IPA by Cerveceria Mamut
It is time to celebrate the first annual Rosarito Beerfest and what better way than with a good beer in hand. This week, Cerveceria Mamut entices us with its new Imperial IPA, the best beer this brewery has ever made. The Imperial IPA has a medium white head with plenty of hoppy aromas and hints […]
Mexican manager Miguel Herrera expresses his disappointment
Mexican National Team manager was extremely disappointed once the final whistle blew confirming Mexico's Round of 16 exit for a sixth consecutive World Cup. He could barely speak as he attended post match TV interview. "I'm very disappointed" said the intense Mexico manager to the television interview immediately after the match "we did not achieve […]
Referee kills Mexico’s chance’s and sends Netherlands to quarterfinals
The Mexican National Team has been eliminated form the World Cup at the hands of the Netherlands. 'El Tri' dominated and controlled the entrie match and then came undone at the end with a Robben dive in the box and a penalty kick call from the referee which allowed Huntelaar the opportunity to win the […]
President urges parents of immigrant children: don’t send them to the border
WASHINGTON D.C.- President Obama is urging Central American parents to stop sending children unaccompanied to the border and assured them that they will inevitably be returned to their countries, and what's worse is that they may never even make it to the border "[D]on't send your children unaccompanied on trains or through a bunch of […]
Colombia roll through Suarez-less Uruguay
An unstoppable James Rodriguez lead Colombia and sent Uruguay packing after a sublime Round of 16 match between these two CONMEBOL titans, where los Cafeteros imposed themselves (2-0) over a Charrua squad that was missing their star striker Luis Suarez. Liverpool's favored striker Luis Suarez, was not included in Uruguay's lineup for this knockout stage […]
“Tia Juana Tattoo” Ranked One of Best in Mexico
The website soyhomosensual.com has published a list of the best tattoo artists in Mexico, and ranked as one of the top tattoo shops in Tijuana is Tia Juana Tattoo. It is worth noting that the list usually names the individual tattoo artists, but Tia Juana Tattoo itself is named in this list because the entire […]
“Caesar’s Salad Festival 2014” is Announced
TIJUANA.- On June 29th, the Caesar's Salad Festival which has come to be known as a Tijuana tradition will return to Avenida Revolution. It is anticipated that this event, which will be celebrating its tenth annual addition, will attract up to five thousand guests. In a press release, the event's director Julian Plascencia, announced that […]
Brazil is taken to a PK shootout by Chile, but sill advance
Host nation Brazil advanced to the quarterfinals of the FIFA World Cup with a penalty shootout win over fellow CONMEBOL outfit Chile. The match was a tight and heated affair since the national anthems, where both sets of fans tried to keep signing their national song after the music had ended while the other set […]
Top Hispanics Meet in San Diego
SAN DIEGO.- The National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials (NALEO) touts itself as one of the few organizations in the country that unites for the common cause of supporting hispanic communities' advancement in the United States. Tomorrow is the final day of the 31st Annual NALEO San Diego Conference, a series of conferences […]
First Annual “Tijuana Taco Tequila Fest”
TIJUANA.- If something sets Mexico apart from other countries, it is the country's trademark cuisine: strong Tequila, and delicious Tacos. Tacos and Tequila are two things that any visitor must try out when coming to Mexico because apart from the flavors and socializing effects of liquor, they are also two very important and unique cultural […]
Experimental vineyard seeks to demonstrate the benefits of treated wastewater
In the medium and long term, the Loss of potable water is a major threat to Baja California's population, but also for the economy and their businesses; especially for those businesses that are very intensive in the use of this resource, such as the wine industry. This is why a rigorous use of any water […]
Juan Jose ‘Gallito’ Vazquez suspended for Mexico, Salcido likely replacement
The Mexican national team will face the Netherlands on Sunday morning/early afternoon in a Round of 16 match. Mexico will not be able to rely on breakout sensation Jose Juan Vazquez in the midfield due to yellow card accumulation. His most natural replacement in the starting lineup is Carlos Salcido. Salcido was a surprise inclusion […]
USMNT qualifies to Round of 16 despite loss to Germany
The USMNT lost to Germany in their final match of the group stage, but have accomplished the unthinkable surviving the group of death with 4 points thanks to the Portuguese who took care of Ghana 2-1 in Brasilia. Germany dominated the entire first half putting the US against the ropes. Tim Howard's box was bombarded […]
Tijuana Innovadora and the Great Delirium (Part Two)
Do we innovate or fabricate? Tijuana is far from an innovative city, although it may be true that its massive growth has turned it into one of the most important cities in the country, this doesn't make it the epicenter of technological development. In fact, the primary human resource development and R&D is based in […]
Luis Suarez punished for World Cup bite
FIFA has set a precedent after announcing a nine-game ban and a four month suspension on Uruguayan striker Luis Suarez for his latest biting incident. The statement is loud and clear: Suarez's unusual behavior on the field will no longer be tolerated. This is the third biting incident involving Luis Suarez in four years. In […]
I have nothing to prove against Germany: Klinsmann
United States boss Jurgen Klinsmann has insisted he has nothing to prove when he faces his homeland Germany in their final World Cup Group G match in Recife on Thursday. Klinsmann led Germany to the semi-finals at the 2006 World Cup, but then also presided over a disastrous season with many of the current German […]