With Brad Guzan defending America’s goal with a fervor, the United States pulled out a scoreless tie against heavily favored Mexico Tuesday night, earning only their second point in a World Cup qualifier at Azteca Stadium. The tie moved the U.S. into third place in World Cup qualifying for the North and Central American and [...]
After Another Tie, Reggae Boyz Need Win Against Costa Rica
March 25, 2013 | Posted by
The Reggae Boyz must recalibrate before Tuesday’s CONCACAF Final Round World Cup Qualifying match against Costa Rica after a weekend of lamenting a 1-1 draw against Panama. Marvin Elliott gave the Jamaicans a 1-0 lead in the 23rd minute of play on Friday, only to have Luiz Henriquez of Panama counter the goal in the [...]
There Are Still Plenty of Great Reasons to Visit Mexico
March 22, 2013 | Posted by
During a recent visit to Mexico, a woman on a bus in Cancun told me she was puzzled that anyone would choose to travel to her country right now. After a lengthy description of the violence in her hometown of Veracruz, she left me with emphatic advice: “No confia en nadie,” meaning “Trust no one.” [...]
Mark Kamins, DJ/Producer Who Discovered Madonna, Dead
February 16, 2013 | Posted by
Pioneering DJ and producer Mark Kamins, who was instrumental in facilitating the signing of Madonna to Sire Records in 1982, has died. According to BlackBook, on Feb. 14, he suffered a massive coronary in Guadalajara, Mexico, where he has been teaching. A family source has confirmed Kamins’ death to Billboard. Word spread on Facebook, where [...]
Los Cabos, A Celebrity-Favorite Safe Haven in Sometimes Violent Mexico
December 14, 2012 | Posted by
CABO SAN LUCAS, Mexico — Under the thatched roof of open-air Cabo Blue bar, sunburned tourists are pounding margaritas as if there’s no mañana — and it’s barely noon. At the $500-a-night-and-up Capella Pedregal resort, guests get complimentary afternoon guacamole, chips and Corona beer while they lounge on balconies with private mini-infinity pools overlooking the [...]
Yahoo! Caught in $2.7 Billion Mexican Stand-Off
December 2, 2012 | Posted by
Something of a surprise as Yahoo is hit with a $2.7 billion judgement over an old business deal in Mexico. Yahoo itself of course is stating that the case is entirely without merit: Yahoo! Inc. (NASDAQ: YHOO) today reported that the 49th Civil Court of the Federal District of Mexico City has entered a non-final [...]
Hilton Opens its First All-Inclusive Mexico Property in Puerto Vallarta
November 21, 2012 | Posted by
If you like the hassle-free nature of all-inclusive vacations and also are a fan of Hilton Hotels & Resorts, you’ll love the newest addition to Puerto Vallarta’s Hotel Zone — Hilton Puerto Vallarta Resort, the chain’s first all-inclusive property in Mexico. The hotel, which has a beachfront location, features 259 rooms and suites and offers [...]
Tulum, Mexico: The Riviera Maya
November 15, 2012 | Posted by
Tulum is a laid-back beach town on Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula, situated some 80 miles south of Cancun. It marks the southernmost boundary of the region known as the Riviera Maya. While Tulum is cherished for its beautiful beaches and upscale hippie vibe, the town is probably most famous for its impressive Mayan ruin, set dramatically [...]
Visit Mexico to Experience the Rich Variety of Mexican Cuisine
November 14, 2012 | Posted by
Mexicans love food, especially their own. Visit Mexico and you will soon get a sense of how important food is in their lives: ask where to find, say, the best carnitas (braised pork) in Mexico City, or the best mole (a type of chilli sauce) in Oaxaca, and you’re up for a passionate, lengthy and [...]
The Coronado Islands: A World Away Off the Baja Coast of California
November 9, 2012 | Posted by
The warm Mexican sun kissed our shoulders, as we looked out into the horizon. A trail followed the boat as it skimmed the surface of the water, and white glass beads sprouted from the sides of the boat that cut the surface. The deep cerulean water hugging the islands in the near distance became lighter [...]
