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Lucy Núñez, the first female mayor in San Miguel |
Felipe Calderón’s economic plan for 2010
Less extreme poverty but less purchasing power
| President Felipe Calderón and Agustín Carstens, secretary of Hacienda, presented their economic proposal for 2010 to the legislative chamber on September 7. Decreases in public spending, reforms to PEMEX, and tax increases to fund programs for fighting poverty are the main features. | |
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| Enviroment
/ Green San Miguel Via Organica: The Organic Way: A Matter of Life or Death In the wake of food-based epidemics and steadily deteriorating public health, compounded by warnings from the world’s climate scientists that continued energy-intensive “business as usual” will destroy us, it is obvious that the Via Organica, the “Organic Way” in food and farming is a matter of life or death. |
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Art Frida found, or forged, Part 2 Auto retrato piernas amputadas.jpg Last week Atención highlighted the controversy surrounding a Frida Kahlo collection and actions taken to date. This week we explain how the collection came to San Miguel |
| Music Life in the musical fast lane He’s on Billboard’s “Hot 100” (Pop) chart and has placed singles on their “Adult Contemporary” survey. Music has always been his first passion. Jack Benny introduced him to Las Vegas audiences in 1966, and he has headlined at the MGM Grand, Caesar’s Palace, the Golden Nugget and Harrah’s. He is John Davidson in concert at Teatro Santa Ana |
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Travel Birding in comfort Two upcoming Audubon trips will allow you to bird in comfort. This month, a visit to Mexico City might top all past trips. Next month’s excursion in Pátzcuaro should be splendid. |
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Pasa Que Pasa is the most complete weekly guide to arts and entertainment in San Miguel de Allende. |
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| Community Connections Dozens of organizations in San Miguel assist children and families; promote education and schools; provide food, potable water and medical treatment; and even take care of animals and the environment. This section provides descriptions, contacts and information for donors or volunteers. |
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