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American influence on the development and rise of Mexican cinema

The first major motion picture shown in North America was in Mexico City in 1896. From then on, the world would be ablaze in a new era of culture, innovation, and energy. Movies and short film reels would be viewed in cinemas, which spread like wild fire across the United States due to the popularity […]

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Mazatlán cenaduría

The cuisine of Sinaloa: Cenadurias in Mazatlan serve caldo and conversation

During the day visitors come down the long entranceway that gives this restaurant its name, asking if it is open. Despite the sign at the entrance to El Tunel, showing the opening time ­ 5:30 p.m. ­ they come and ask, and they promise to return in the evening. Neighbors, too, come throughout the day. […]

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Town Meeting © Judith Cooper Haden, 2002

Communicating across Cultures

Communication is more than just speaking, writing, and editing; it also involves information gathering and teamwork. In the economy of the new century, this means communicating cross-culturally. There are three main components to any communication: subject matter medium of delivery cultural considerations Of the three, the third is generally ignored. While fashionable phrases get uttered […]

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So You Are In Mexico, Married To A Mexican Citizen And Want To Move To The U.S.

So you are an American in Mexico, married to a Mexican citizen and want to move to the U.S.; maybe to work, visit family, go to school or some combination. This short description is the required process for the I-130 Petition for an Alien Relative. The process can be completed while you both live in Mexico […]

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Charitable foundations in Mexico and elsewhere

Charitable foundations —both in Mexico and worldwide —need to lay their groundwork on the Web It’s a curious thing. While many foundations provide some information over the Internet, few take full advantage of the Web. Most give only a “just the facts” introduction to their operations. The absence of online grant applications and the inclusion […]

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