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Friday November 23 2007 

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The Jaltemba Sol

 

The Almost Twice Weekly Newspaper for the Jaltemba Coast 


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Welcome to Paradise

Young Faces of the Mexican Revolution La Penita de Jaltemba Photographs by Bill Bell

Juxtaposition of Images on Revolution Day Photograph by Bill Bell

Headlines Mexico

Mexico City cathedral closed after protesters storm building

Mexico City's famous cathedral was closed Monday after protesters raided the building, and church officials said they wouldn't reopen it until city authorities guarantee its security…

Trucks stolen in Texas sold in Mexico

In Texas, a truck is probably one of the most prized possessions. Because thieves are targeting particular types of trucks, the Houston Police Department has created a special team to crack down on the rising auto thefts…

El Paso native receives high honor
Woman's work in arts, diplomacy leads to top award from Mexico

To cartographers, the United States and Mexico are two different countries. But for Adair Margo, who received a Mexican high honor Monday for strengthening U.S.-Mexican relations through the arts, the two cultures are inextricably entwined…..

Mexican porpoise on the verge of extinction

London, Nov 19 : New reports indicate that a Mexican porpoise, which is the world's most critically endangered marine mammal, is closer to extinction than previously believed…..

Mexican TV network adding English classes to its lineup

MEXICO CITY – As the debate over immigration reform festers in Congress, one message is clear: Americans think people from other countries who live in the United States ought to speak English…

Mexico's job promises unfulfilled

Last year President Felipe Calderon promised jobs for all, but of 44 million working Mexicans, only 15 million have jobs with benefits. César Mora has been looking for steady work for three frustrating years since he graduated with a degree in applied mathematics from Mexico's National Autonomous University…Legislators seek smoking ban in Jalisco bars, restaurants

A proposal to ban smoking in all enclosed public areas in Jalisco could change the smell of nightlife in the state ... if it works.
The legislation, presented last week by Institutional Revolutionary Party (PRI) state legislator Gloria Rojas Maldonado, is riding on the coat tails of an initiative by the federal Health Secretariat to apply Mexico City’s anti-tobacco legislation throughout the country

Mexico ends search for 9 in landslide

SAN JUAN GRIJALVA, Mexico -- Mexican authorities said Tuesday they have called off the search for the bodies of nine people still missing after a mudslide swept away an entire village in southern Chiapas state…

VW looks at electric cars in Mexico and more money for batteries

Volkswagen, the German car giant, will participate in a joint venture with Phoenix Motorcars to build electric vehicles for Latin America and India.

The plant for the venture, called Pristine International, will be built in Puebla, Mexico. It is unclear what kind of vehicles these cars will be. Phoenix, though, specializes in all-electric SUVs and Trucks. The company has taken orders for over 500 electric vehicles and hopes to start delivering some to customers in 2008. Earlier, it had hoped to get cars out in 2007. …

Giant ice rink planned in Mexico City's Zocalo Square

Mexico City - Residents of Mexico City will be able to skate for free for a month in an unprecedented giant open-air ice rink built on the central Zocalo Square, Mexican media reported Tuesday. The ice rink, 3,000-square-metres large, will be open between December 7 and January 7 as part of the city government's plans to offer free entertainment options…..

 

 

 

The Jaltemba News

Día de la Revolución Jaltemba Style!

Young Faces of the Mexican Revolution La Penita de Jaltemba Photographs by Bill BellWhat a day Day. Guns Firing. Canons sounding. Shooting of innocents. Marching bands and beauty princesses. The Parade for Día de la Revolución had it all.

 

To view a collection of photos, Young Faces of the Mexican Revolution, click here.

Young Faces of the Mexican Revolution La Penita de Jaltemba Photographs by Bill Bell

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Jaltemba Sol - Printer Friendly Version Now Available

Have a restaurant, bar or hotel? The latest edition of the Jaltemba Sol is now available every Tuesday in a Printer friendly hard copy in Word for you to print for your guests.

If you wish to receive a copy write editor@jaltembasol.com

 

Chili Rellenos & Robert Cruiel Tonight

Hinde is cooking up her wonderful chili rellenos tonight and every Friday. Robert Curiel performs every Friday. Wonderful Mexican ballads.

 

 

 

 

 

RV Resort News

La Peñita RV Resort is unusual. Not only are they the largest in the area, but they are the most active in Mexico. Residents are active members in our community and you see them participating in charity activities and events throughout our community.

As a service to the RV Park Community and for those of you who are curious, we are making a permanent link to their newsletter Serape under Community Links.

Take a look at Raving Mexico Style

Los Amigos de La Penita meeting

Remember all general meetings are held on the 2nd and 4th Monday of the month at 7:00 PM at the Xaltemba Restaurant/Gallery.  Next meeting is on Nov. 26 so lets have a large attendance at this meeting!  Many important issues will be discussed and decide on a course of action.

 

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Magical Mystery Tour to Mazatan

(Not to be confused with Mazatlan)

 

Chis and Val took an adventurous group to Mazatan.

No weiners. No Winers. Photos by the Red Baron.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weekly Calendar

23 Friday

7 pm Robert Curiel sings at Hinde and Jaimes

7:00 - 9:00 pm Shoe & Faby play Gallo's in San Pancho

9 - 12 Live Music at Compadres on the Hill in La Peñita

24 Saturday

9 -