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Stop Mistreating Working Women!
 Dick Meister
Although the global recession has had a serious impact on working men and women alike, two new reports make clear that women in the United States and throughout the world have suffered most because of long-standing discrimination.
 PVRPV Celebrates 5 Years of Business in Puerto Vallarta
 pvrpv.com
This month, Puerto Vallarta Rentals Premier Vacations is celebrating their 5th anniversary as your reliable choice for home, villa and condo rentals in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Since 2005, PVRPV has grown from a small team, to a team of over 27, dedicated to providing excellent customer service.
Second Annual Real Estate Summit
 John K. Glaab
For a second year in a row, The National Association of Realtors (NAR) will host a special Real Estate Summit on Tuesday, May 11th. It will be staged at association's mid year meetings in Washington, D.C.
Mexico Announces Austerity Plan to Save $3 Billion
 Associated Press
Mexico's government has announced an austerity plan for trimming general spending $3.2 billion (40.1 billion pesos) over the next three years so it can provide more money for social and infrastructure programs.
US-Mexico to Discuss Ban on Shrimp Imports
 Victor Mayén
The recent prohibition of Mexican shrimp imports by the government of President Barack Obama will be discussed at the next inter-parliamentary meeting between Mexico and the United States in May in Veracruz.
Worldwide Arms Trade Flourishing Despite Recession, Report Warns
 Richard Norton-Taylor
The worldwide arms race has accelerated, most dramatically in South America and south-east Asia, despite the economic and financial slump, according to a report published today.
 Spotlight on Vallarta: Opportunity Knocks in Puerto Vallarta with Life Vantage
 SF Productions
In this edition of Spotlight on Vallarta, host David Tarr introduces us to Protandim, a dietary supplement composed of five highly synergistic 'indirect antioxidants' that may actually inhibit aging, that has many people in Mexico starting their own home based business.
Airport Check-in: Flier Traffic Falls at Most U.S. Airports
 Roger Yu
New government data confirm yet again that 2009 was a year that airports would rather forget. Of the 50 largest airports in the U.S., only four showed growth in passenger traffic last year amid the global recession, according to the Department of Transportation's Bureau of Transportation Statistics.
Cancer Patient Fired by Walmart for Legally Using Medical Marijuana
 Mike Meno
Joseph Casias, 29, has an inoperable brain tumor. Last November, Walmart fired him after 5 years on the job because he tested positive for (legal) marijuana.
More Mexican Refugees from Crime & Violence Head North
 PVNN
Business leaders in the south Texas borderland have noticed a surge in Mexican nationals seeking homes and business opportunities since the beginning of the year.
A Bumpy Road for Mexican Auto Insurers
 Leslie Berestein
As former road-trippers and spring-break revelers have opted to stay home or go elsewhere in the wake of drug-related border violence, more travel regulations, higher gas prices and a tight U.S. economy, businesses that sell auto insurance policies for travel to Mexico are struggling.
Mexico: Green Areas to the Highest Bidder
 Emilio Godoy
Activists in Mexico complain that the deforestation threatening the environmental health of Mexico has been accentuated by the granting of public areas to private companies.
Americans' Life Evaluation Reaches New High
 Dan Witters
More Americans are "thriving" and fewer are "struggling" now than at any time since Gallup and Healthways began tracking Americans' life evaluation in January 2008. The percentage of "suffering" Americans remains low, at 3.4%.
US Ambassador: Customs Change Vital
 The News
The U.S. ambassador to Mexico on this week called for businesses and government to make the most of competitive advantages along the borders of both countries and expand customs points to speed up the flow of people and goods.
Bill Gates No Longer World's Richest Man
 Matthew Miller & Luisa Kroll
Carlos Slim Helu takes No. 1 spot on Forbes World's Billionaires list as a record 164 10-figure titans return to the ranking amid the global economic recovery.
Gala Vallarta 2010 Promotes Local Tourism
 PVNN
Puerto Vallarta Tourism Board manager Laura Suarez talks about the importance of Gala Vallarta, an annual industry trade show where local hoteliers meet with international wholesalers that sell this destination to tourists. This year's event took place March 4-5 at the Paradise Village Convention Center.
Number of Millionaires in US Increased 16 Percent in 2009
 Zaid Jilani
A new study released by the research and consulting firm Spectrem Group finds that the number of millionaires in the United States increased by double digits the last year.
Obama Criticized for Mexico, Brazil Sanctions
 Reuters
Republicans and business groups on Tuesday criticized President Barack Obama's administration for failing to resolve a cross-border trucking dispute nearly one year after Mexico slapped retaliatory duties on about $2.4 billion worth of U.S. exports.
Promoting Women Is Simply Good Business
 Sabina Zaccaro
Companies with women in leadership positions are reporting a measurable boost to their bottom lines, but they are still a minority in the world’s business community.
AMAR Will Meet in San Antonio May 7-8
 John K. Glaab
Asociacion Mexicana de Asistencia en el Retiro (AMAR) is an organization dedicated to encouraging and helping people from outside Mexico to retire in this country. There are 100 million North Americans in the target market. AMAR's 2010 meeting will be in San Antonio Texas on May 7th and 8th.
Mexico Inflation Accelerates in February
Jason Lange & Patrick Rucker
Mexican inflation accelerated more quickly than expected in February to its fastest pace in five months, keeping pressure on the central bank to raise borrowing costs despite a weak economy.
How Mexico's National Pride Hinders Goal of Tapping Its Oil
 Clifford Krauss & Elisabeth Malkin
To the Mexican people, one of the great achievements in their history was the day that their president kicked out foreign oil companies in 1938. Thus, they celebrate March 18 as a civic holiday. Yet today, that 72-year-old act has put Mexico in a straitjacket, one that threatens both the welfare of the country and the oil supply of the United States.
US Criticised over Soaring Housing Costs
 Armin Rosen
On Friday, the richest and most powerful country on earth was the subject of a damning report submitted to the U.N. Human Rights Council in Geneva.
NH Hoteles Focus Its Business on Urban Mexico
 NH Hoteles
NH Hoteles is fortifying its liquidity in a $57M operation in Mexico that involves the following agreements.
Unhappy Customers: Everyone has a Right to Complain, and Does
 Bethany Carland-Adams
We've all had that sinking feeling when we got home and a purchase turned out to be damaged, or worse yet, we had no warranty with which to dispute the damage. Are some consumers disadvantaged by income, race, education, or age and therefore less likely to return that product for a refund or an exchange?
A.M.P.I. Riviera Nayarita Meeting Held in Punta de Mita
 Marilyn Newman
Back to the sea and surf for this month's AMPI Riviera Nayarita meeting at Casa Mataiza in Desarrollo Kupuri in Punta de Mita, where area real estate brokers and agents received updated information on several on-going projects being handled by special committees and board members.
Mexicans Create Jobs in the U.S.
 Taylor Barnes
For Pierre Gama, the fourth kidnapping was the final straw. Armed carjackers made him drive his car in circles until he gave them the numbers to his credit cards. With two small children and a wife - who was with him during one such secuestro express - the security entrepreneur wanted out of Mexico City.
Canada Moves to Oversee Mining Firms
 Emilio Godoy
Amidst allegations that Canadian mining companies operating in Latin America have been complicit in the murders and harassment of activists, several positive developments in Canada are seen as a source of hope that firms may begin to be held accountable on human rights and environmental questions.
Seeing the Promise in Mexico
 Linda Valdez
When you hear someone speaking Spanish at the mall, do you think of a cash register ringing? Probably not. When you think of the Arizona-Mexico border, do you think of vast economic opportunity? Probably not. Arizonans tend to see Mexico as the source of problems, not possibilities.
Parachute Jumping Topless Women - The Best Commercial Ever Made?
 Sasha Puhova
Does sex sell or distract from your campaign message? Controversy is spinning over a brave online video campaign featuring dozens of topless sexy chicks parachute jumping to form a sky message "Siemens washing machine only €269."
Mexico Banks, Hungry for Growth, Push New Accounts
Patrick Rucker & Noel Randewich
With buzz-building ads, low-cost services and even home visits, Mexican banks are spending millions of dollars to get wary consumers accustomed to parking their money for savings or retirement.
Should Fannie and Freddie Be Public Utilities?
 The Real News Network
Kevin Hall: Mortgage companies Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac did not cause the financial crisis.
Find the Perfect Mexico Real Estate Agent
 MexicoAgentMatch.com
MexicoAgentMatch.com is a free online service that can help you find the Mexico real estate agent that's right for you! This revolutionary resource makes it easy for buyers and sellers to review the profiles of qualified real estate agents of Mexican properties and find their 'perfect match.'
Mexico's Slim Happy with Current NY Times Stake
 Reuters
Mexican billionaire Carlos Slim is "happy" with his current investment in New York Times Co (NYT.N), one of his close aides told Reuters on Monday.
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