Maintaining the internet status quo
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- Published on Friday, 01 February 2013 13:03
- Written by Charles Miller
Last month there was an historical moment of unanimous agreement among parties that at other times never seem to agree on anything. All the member states of the European Parliament voted unanimously 27-0. The United States House of Representatives voted unanimously 397-0. Mexico, Canada, Korea, Japan, Australia, and New Zealand all stood together in agreement. What is it that could cause all of these parties to so solidly agree on anything? Answer: they are against the ITU taking over governance of the internet.
Candelaria closes Mexico’s Christmas cycle
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- Published on Friday, 01 February 2013 12:45
- Written by Dale Hoyt Palfrey
Traditional tamale feasts and other customs tied to the celebration of Dia de la Candelaria (Candlemas) will be observed Saturday, February 2, marking the tail end of Mexico’s prolonged Christmas season.
Spanish economic outcasts seek opportunities in Mexico
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- Published on Friday, 01 February 2013 12:28
- Written by Ellaine Halleck
When Spain suffered an economic meltdown about two years ago, it set off shock waves that are currently pounding Mexico. A wave of young Spanish immigrants and changes in the business landscape are two of the most evident aftereffects here.
Student gets kudos for unique copper bird devices
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- Published on Friday, 01 February 2013 12:38
- Written by GR Staff
Universidad de Guadalajara student Karen Ruz Sanchez has received an honorific mention in the fourth edition of the “Copper and the Home” competition organized by the Italian Copper Institute and the European Copper Institute (ECI).
Telcel Tennis Center makes elite sport accessible to all
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- Published on Friday, 01 February 2013 12:02
- Written by Duncan Tucker
Tennis has long been considered a “fresa” sport enjoyed mainly by members of Mexico’s elite country clubs, but now anyone can play for a minimal cost at the Centro Telcel de Tenis in Guadalajara’s Parque Metropolitano.