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Saskatchewan Roughriders beat Winnipeg Blue Bombers 23-19 to claim the 95th Grey Cup    Tequila Willy's was packed with Riders fans who came out to support their team's first victory since 1989 Bill Bell Photograph Mexican authorities knew flooding was threat in Tabasco, but did little to prepare for it VILLAHERMOSA, Mexico — The government knew Mexico's Gulf coast was a disaster in waiting long before three rivers surged out of their banks, flooding nearly every inch of the low-lying state of Tabasco and leaving more than 1 million homes under water…. Mexico City cathedral to reopen SaturdayA woman prays at the closed gates of the Metropolitan Cathedral in Mexico City, Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2007. The cathedral was closed after leftist protesters stormed into the world-renowned religious landmark Sunday, and church officials said it would not reopen until city authorities can guarantee security. Church officials said Mexico City's world-renowned cathedral will reopen Saturday, six days after more than 100 protesters barged into the cavernous building and interrupted Sunday Mass…. Mexico edges toward ban on smoking in public
Mexico Jan-Sep Tourism Revenues Up 7.9% To $9.64 Billion MEXICO CITY -(Dow Jones)- Tourism revenues in Mexico rose 7.9% for the first nine months of 2007 from the year-ago period to $9.64 billion, Mexico's Tourism Ministry said Thursday.
Mexico says border barrier is environmental hazard Environment Minister Juan Rafael Elvira said at Ciudad Juarez, across the US border from El Paso TX, that a study shows border wall would be a detriment to migration of animal species such as deer… Mexico funds will protect butterflies CERRO PRIETO, Mexico - President Felipe Calderon unveiled a sweeping plan Sunday to curb logging and protect millions of monarch butterflies that migrate to the mountains of central Mexico each winter, covering trees and bushes and attracting visitors from around the world. …
Mateja's & Hinde and Jaimes carry "Hard" Sol Mateja's and Hinde and Jaimes will have a hardcopy version of the Jaltemba Sol starting today. Editor Dorothy Bell says a hardcopy printout was very popular last year as many visitors enjoy a morning coffee or afternoon beer reading about local news. "We will begin this week to print out one issue a week and over the next month or so have most of the sections available at these restaurants. Sections such as Accommodation, Real Estate, Dining Out etc." Readers can write editor@jaltembasol.com for a free subscription.
Mateja's Presents Jaltemba Bay's Hottest new bands
The response was immediate and gratifying. Even people we didn't know came forward to volunteer, to donate books to our small library, to offer services and help. During the first week they received a television, bilingual dictionaries, buckets of paint, a ceiling fan; others promised help with the electrical installations and the plumbing; others brought children's books, crayons, pencils and games; students from the high school offered to be tutors; natives of the United States and Canada volunteered to teach English.
La Casa de los Niños continues providing a much-needed children's center in Lo de Marcos. Besides the original beginning English classes, they have expanded the curriculum to include special classes (such as yoga, dance and cooking), reading and environmental awareness programs and many types of crafts projects. All classes and projects are taught by volunteers and are funded by donations. They are completely free for the kids.
And, of course, if anyone would like to make a cash contribution, that would help with the rent and utilities expenses. For more information about La Casa de los Niños and the kids, please visit the web site at http://lacasadelosninos.org.
Bernie's Revised Instructions for Fishing Licenses Bernie Mitchell has updated information and given step by step instructions for getting your Fishing License on line. Click here to get the latest scoop.
WISE WOMEN OF VALLARTA
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2007 10am - IFC CLUBHOUSE Join us along with the American and Canadian Consulates of Puerto Vallarta Community Outreach Program Both consulates will have all of the information you will need regarding living in Puerto Vallarta as a Canadian or American citizen. R.S.V.P. Please! Pamela Thompson pmt15@ hotmail.com We look forward to seeing you there! P.S. Not limited to only women this time!!!!!! More Pictures from Grey Cup special at Tequila Willy's
Pictures from around the Bay
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MEXICO CITY, Nov 21 (Reuters) - A Mexican congressional committee approved on Wednesday a ban on smoking in public places, a first step toward prohibiting the lighting up of cigarettes and cigars in a country of heavy smokers
Dulce, Pati, David, and Jim opened La Casa de los Niños in fall 2005, with the idea of providing someplace where the kids could go to study, get help with their homework, maybe take English classes, learn about their culture and the environment. 
They met several times to outline our goals and strategies; contacted friends, acquaintances and relatives to ask for donations of books and materials. 
Everyone was so enthusiastic! With about a dozen volunteers and more than 20 kids, they spent three weeks cleaning, fixing and painting. Before they had even opened the doors, 94 kids had registered to take English classes! 
As more and more people head south once again this year, it would be a great if they could help out the local kids by bringing a few little things with them to donate to La Casa de los Niños. Any kind of craft materials, beginning readers (Spanish and/or English), toys, appropriate CDs and VCR tapes (cartoons, kids' shows, language learning) will be put to good use and much appreciated.
