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Mexican Stray Dogs Flown To Calgary A non-profit organization is flying Mexican strays into Calgary, but the humane society says potential dog owners should first look at adopting abandoned local pets. Pawsitive Match flies about 15 do... Wed, 17 Mar 2010 15:49:06 -0400 More Mexican News

Mexican Slang

el calentamiento global vocabulary Meaning: global warming Example: Los científicos hablan de las consecuencias del calentamiento global. (Scientists talk about the consequences of global warming.) More Mexican Slang

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The Maya Cosmovision By Jane Onstott Excellent astronomers and mathematicians, the ancient Maya charted the course of the planets and stars and even accurately predicted the appearance of comets, eclipses, and other celestial events. ........more Roosters of San Blas By Jane Onstott Counting the seconds between a bolt of lightning and the clap of thunder that follows is supposed to help calculate a storm’s distance. Using this same principle, I’m timing the frequency of the rooster’s crow. ........more Pilgrimage to Talpa By Lisa Halderman I was born to walk. It started when I was 6 years old, doing five-mile forced marches across the downs in England with my British grandmother. It’s in my blood. ........more

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No Evidence Mexico Hit Men Targeted Americans CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico -- Confused hit men may have gone to the wrong party, the FBI said Tuesday as it cast doubt on fears that the slaying of three people with ties to the U.S. consulate shows that ... Tue, 16 Mar 2010 22:43:41 -0400 More Mexican News

Mexican Slang

¡Changos! slang Literal Meaning: Monkeys! Meaning: Ut oh! Example: ¡Changos! ¡El niño se cayó! (Ut oh! The child fell!) More Mexican Slang

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Roosters of San Blas By Jane Onstott Counting the seconds between a bolt of lightning and the clap of thunder that follows is supposed to help calculate a storm’s distance. Using this same principle, I’m timing the frequency of the rooster’s crow. ........more The Green Angels By Jane Onstott The unthinkable happens: your car is kaput. Luckily for you, there’s a slender shoulder that you manage to pull onto before the thing conks out. ........more Montse’s trip By David Lida Her face is oval and nut-colored, with the enormous eyes of a gazelle. Montse’s expression is serious, cautious, pensative. ........more