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October 2010 Blog Posts (11)

Travel Channel Celebrity, Mark DeCarlo, to Join Taste of Playa 2010!

The Executive Committee for Taste of Playa 2010 is pleased to announce it has signed on celebrity host, Travel and Food Expert, Mark DeCarlo, to team up with local chefs in the Riviera Maya’s upcoming culinary event, Taste of Playa.

Mr. DeCarlo, host of the hit comedy/food show on the Travel Channel "Taste of America with Mark DeCarlo""A Fork on the Road: 400 Cities One Stomach", published in…

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Added by Michele Kinnon on October 28, 2010 at 7:00am — No Comments

The Notary in Mexico

The Notary Public in Mexico

the corredor publico

and the APOSTILLE

In Mexico, the ONLY authority permitted to draft a deed transferring real property or an interest in real property (such as the fideicomiso) is the Mexican Notary Public. This person is different from a Notary Public in the United States where a simple exam, bond, and a rubber stamp can make a Notary Public out of most people. Nor it is similar to Canada's Notary Public who must meet a few more… Continue

Added by John K. Glaab, CIPS on October 20, 2010 at 11:28am — 1 Comment

Safety and fear mongering by US media against Mexico

This is a piece written by a couple from Rosarito. Without denying crime in Mexico it asks the question, why is crime in Mexico more important to report on than crime in the USA? Check it out and let me know what you think.

by Victor Loza and Sharon Heafey

Is the Press biased when it comes to reporting about dangers in Mexico? In our opinion, yes, it is. There is no doubt that Mexico is having problems…

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Added by Russ Black on October 19, 2010 at 1:50pm — 1 Comment

Retire in Mexico on $30 a day!

How to Retire in Mexico on $30 a day

I retired to Paamul, Mexico about six years ago. “Where is that? Never heard of it,” you say. Well good, because I really don’t want every Joe, Schmoh and Harry to move down here to my secluded paradise.…

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Added by Regina Netterfield on October 19, 2010 at 12:30pm — 6 Comments

Living in Los Cabos: Oh Happy Day!

Living in Los Cabos: Oh Happy Day!…

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Added by Carol Billups on October 18, 2010 at 3:44pm — 4 Comments

FREE GROCERIES AND GAS SHOP AT WALMART FOR FREE

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Added by Kevin on October 18, 2010 at 11:00am — No Comments

crossing at Nogales?

We have driven to PV crossing at Nogales in the past but are a little concerned this year. Has anyone recently crossed the border into Mexico at Nogales? Any problems? If so, do you drive through town or at the truck crossing?

Added by Joanne DeYoung on October 16, 2010 at 11:41am — 2 Comments

Invitation to visit Yucatan

Hello to all members !

I want to make a special offer to all members of Mexico-My Space.

I just finished construction of my little…

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Added by Harry Eder on October 16, 2010 at 10:30am — No Comments

Living in Los Cabos: Getting Your Mammogram

Living in Los Cabos: Getting Your Mammogram…

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Added by Carol Billups on October 16, 2010 at 9:23am — No Comments

Crazy About Karaoke!

When I bring up the subject of karaoke, I get one of two reactions. People say either, "Call me next time you go out to sing. I've always wanted to try that!" or, "Oh no! Not me! You'll never get me up to the stage."

Fanatics like me, however—we look for karaoke opportunities wherever we go. I've traveled to China, to Australia, and all over Europe and the U.S., and Day 1 in a new place always involves locating the neighborhood karaoke bar. I've found great karaoke on the… Continue

Added by Anne on October 16, 2010 at 8:06am — No Comments