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Prohibition in the United States ended long ago, but nostalgia for that bygone era has revived speakeasy-style bars worldwide, and Guadalajara is no exception. Modern speakeasies aren’t illegal, but they recreate the vibe of the old clandestine bars with discreet, low-lit spaces accessed via unmarked doors, back alleys and hidden staircases. Some up the ante […]
Horses have been a part of my personal and professional life for over 35 years. Living part time on Eden Valley Farms, in Ontario, Canada, I first learned about equine therapy from owner Mandy Carson and her partner Toni Cromwell’s program, the HARP-Art of Whitespace. HARP stands for Human-Animal Relationship Program, and in addition, as […]
Each year, as part of the Day of the Dead celebrations, cities across Mexico are decorated with marigolds, candles and sugar skulls to honor the lives of the dead. Ofrendas — altars to the dead — are created using brightly colored powders and papel picado (decorative tissue paper), and are adorned with photos of deceased […]
The Chinese firm Shandong Golden Empire (GEB) announced Friday plans to invest US $165 million in the state of San Luis Potosí. GEB will construct a plant in Mexico’s biggest industrial park, Parque Logistik III, located in Villa de Reyes, just south of the city of San Luis Potosí. Shandong Golden Empire will build its […]