FOR SALE

SOLID OAK ROLLTOP COMPUTER DESK. FRIGIDAIRE STACKABLE WASHER/DRYER

THESE ITEMS RETAIL FOR ALMOST $1000.

LET'S MAKE A DEAL.

I ALSO HAVE A 2003 FORD FOCUS AUTOMOBILE FOR SALE
(MANUAL TRANSMISSION)

CALL B.J. SARAGOSSA AT 664-609-3137 SAN ANTONIO DEL MAR, TIJUANA, BAJA CALIFORNIA, MEXICO
OR
619-270-8376 US

Letter from the Mayor of Rosarito

Below, in quotes, is a letter by the Mayor of Rosarito which was forwarded to me. Since it has received a wide dissemination by now, you may have already received a copy. The mayor's letter addresses the shootings which have occurred here recently and outlines remedies he has undertaken.

Additionally, the citizens of Rosarito are actively organizing various means to combat the crime wave. While Mr. Torres refers to "... the government’s battle against organized crime/drug cartels in Northern Baja and elsewhere in Mexico.", in effect, it is a battle that it being waged in one way or another, not just by government forces, but by everyone who lives here.

"October 28, 2008 Dear Rosarito Resident,

In recent weeks you’ve likely heard and read a great deal about violence related to the government’s battle against organized crime/drug cartels in Northern Baja and elsewhere in Mexico .

We believe we are making solid progress. But without question, it is a serious struggle and one that will not end soon. At the same time, there have been rumors and speculation that have exaggerated the risk to our Rosarito residents and visitors. Because of that, I would like to clarify some recent developments in our city.

Since Sept. 1, we have had 29 killings in our city of 140,000 people. According to information provided by the Baja Attorney General, the vast majority of recent victims have had some relationship with illegal activities, while three of the victims were innocent bystanders. The community in general, including expatriates and visitors, is not being targeted.

We also are taking steps to increase security in Rosarito. Last week, 50 state police arrived to assist our 150-officer police department and army elements already in the city. We also have asked for additional assistance, including better equipment for our police officers.

We believe that there is little or no risk for most residents. For most, life is going on as normal. Therefore, we recommend you maintain calm and conduct business as you normally would, while taking only standard precautions and reporting any suspicious activities.

To keep you informed and to help you separate fact from rumor, we also are establishing a special section of the city website, which we will update at least weekly. The information also will be distributed through websites serving our 14,000 expatriate residents and published in the Baja Times.

Thank you for your understanding and support in this challenging time, as we work to rid our city and state of organized crime elements and the harm they are doing to our children, our society and our future.

With Sincere Thanks and Gratitude,

Hugo Torres, Mayor
Rosarito Beach"

We are restarting our recycling at the RTG (Rosarito Theater Guild).

However, it will only include

-aluminum cans

-plastic bottles

Please rinse them out before bringing them. We fight the ants you know!

RTG Board

Near-term Economic Growth Forecast for Mexico

International banking pressures may result in no near-term economic growth in Mexico according to an analysis published by Bloomberg.com on October 7, 2008. The published exchange rate at October 9, 9 o'clock PDT was:

1 USD/MXN 12.472.

``What we've seen with the Mexican peso and most Latin American currencies is that fear imposes a lot of pressure on exchange rates,'' said Alfredo Coutino, a Latin America economist at Moody's Economy.com in West Chester, Pennsylvania. ``Investors are contaminated by global fear.''

The peso dropped 4.1 percent to 12.3146 per dollar at 4:15 p.m. New York time, from 11.8050 yesterday. The currency touched 12.3669, the weakest since 1993, when the government introduced a new peso equivalent to 1,000 old pesos. It was the second straight day the currency dropped to a record.

President Felipe Calderon is preparing an economic package with the Finance Ministry to soften the impact of the global credit crisis, Central Bank Governor Guillermo Ortiz said today in an interview on Radio Formula. The currency won't continue to weaken like it has so far this week and won't depreciate like it did during the 1995 banking crisis, when it fell 51 percent over a three-month period, he said.

Mexico will still see ``high'' inflation in the next several months, while the U.S. inflation rate will slow more than expected, Ortiz said.

No Growth

The global credit crisis has already reduced some expectations for growth in Mexico, curbing demand for pesos. The slowdown in the U.S. will hold growth in Mexico to zero next year, wrote Gray Newman, chief Latin America economist at Morgan Stanley in New York, in a research note yesterday. The firm cut its 2009 economic growth forecast for Latin America to 1.5 percent from 3.5 percent, citing reduced demand for the region's commodities.

Carlos Slim disregards Congressional subprime bailout bickering - bilingual Spanish/English

In case you were wondering, like me, what the heck is going on with all the financial folderol going on in Washington and Wall Street, Carlos Slim has presented commentary which has a certain rationale (something that has apparently been lacking at the U.S. Treasury Department in recent days).

He has gained a reputation in the international business arena for making a silk purse out of a sow's ear, and is supposedly one of the richest men in the world. He put most of the hysterical psychological arguments aside that pervade the ongoing "bail-out" bickering in the States. Since he is not running for reelection and is familiar with how the financial system works, perhaps he has an objective viewpoint.

Also, he looks at the trends in developing countries. Of course, he encourages investment in them (which BTW, is risky). However, he has been quite successful doing that. Scroll down for English version:


El mexicano Carlos Slim dice que las autoridades estadounidenses actuaron tarde ante la crisis financiera

47 minutos

México, 29 sep (EFE).- El empresario mexicano Carlos Slim afirmó hoy que las autoridades estadounidenses actuaron "un poco tarde" para corregir la crisis financiera que golpea actualmente a EE.UU., aunque confió en que los últimos pasos dados en ese país para enfrentar el problema vayan en la dirección correcta.


A juicio del empresario mexicano, considerado uno de los tres hombres más ricos del mundo, el rescate propuesto por las autoridades estadounidense es correcto.


Esta medida, que hoy mismo fue rechazada por la Cámara Baja de Estados Unidos, busca "estabilizar el sistema financiero mundial, restablecer la confianza del inversionista y evitar carreras en contra de los bancos, sacada de dinero de las instituciones, etcétera, lo que tiene consecuencias muy graves", dijo Slim.


Durante una conferencia de prensa, en la que anunció la creación de una entidad de microcréditos para los pobres en México, señaló que "lo importante, lo grave, lo delicado y lo cuidadoso" de la crisis financiera es determinar "qué repercusiones va a tener en la economía real".


Slim indicó que entre los órganos de control monetario y financiero de EE.UU. hay expertos con la información suficiente para tomar las decisiones adecuadas que contengan la crisis, la "más fuerte" que haya conocido en su vida y "más compleja" que la que sufrió EE.UU. en 1929.


No obstante, el millonario espera que se manejen políticas monetarias y fiscales adecuadas, y que las políticas de la Reserva Federal "no sea restrictiva en exceso".


Además, Slim apuntó que "todavía existe una gran especulación que debería frenarse en lo que son las 'commodities', sobretodo en petróleo y alimentos" "Esa burbuja especulativa es muy delicada porque esos precios repercuten en la economía real", manifestó Slim, para quien la especulación puede ser combatida con mayor regulación de las autoridades.


De otra parte, el empresario destacó que la crisis financiera encuentra a México con indicadores macroeconómicos sólidos y una situación de "fortaleza financiera".


Sin embargo, criticó la política del Banco de México (central) de aumentar gradualmente las tasas de interés de corto plazo, que actualmente se sitúan en el 8,25%.


Esta decisión "induce capitales de corto plazo que solo vienen a tener rendimientos", ya que no se trata de dinero "para inversiones sino simplemente son un capital especulativo que está aquí porque la tasa es mayor a corto plazo" que la de otros países como EE.UU. (2%), donde los bancos centrales las han bajado gradualmente.


Para Slim, sería más recomendable "tener financiamiento en moneda local a mediano y largo plazo a tasas fijas".

En este sentido, aseguró que "en los países desarrollados la crisis la pagan los ahorradores y en los países en desarrollo los consumidores".


Copyright © 2008 EFE.
Copyright © 2007 Yahoo! de México S.A. de C.V. Todos los derechos reservados.

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The Mexican Carlos Slim said that U.S. authorities acted late before the financial crisis

47 minutes

Mexico, 29 sep (EFE) .- The Mexican businessman Carlos Slim said today that the U.S. authorities acted "a little late" to correct the financial crisis that hit the U.S. now, but hoped that the latest steps in that country to confront the problem are going in the right direction.


In his judgment, the rescue proposed by the U.S. authorities is correct. The Mexican businessman is considered to be one of the three richest men in the world.

This measure, which was rejected today by the Lower House of the United States, seeks to "stabilize the global financial system, restore investor confidence and (prevent) runs against the banks, (reduce) money taken out of institutions, etc., so you have very serious consequences." said Slim.


During a press conference in which he announced the creation of microcredits for the poor in Mexico, noted that "the important thing, so serious, so delicate and careful" of the financial crisis is to determine "what impact it will have in the real economy."


Slim said that among the bodies of monetary and financial control of the U.S. There are experts with sufficient information to make the right decision containing the crisis, the "strongest" it has known in his life and "more complex" than that suffered U.S. in 1929.


However, the billionaire expected those who manage monetary and fiscal policies are appropriate, and that the policies of the Federal Reserve "is not too restrictive."


In addition, Slim noted that "there is still a big speculation (activity) which should be controlled in 'commodities,' especially in oil and food" "The speculative bubble is very sensitive because these prices affect the real economy," said Slim, for his part, speculation can be fought with increased regulation by the authorities.

In addition, the entrepreneur stressed that the financial crisis in Mexico should find solid macroeconomic indicators and a state of "financial strength."


However, he criticized the policy of the Bank of Mexico (central) to gradually increase interest rates on short-term (loans) which currently stands at 8.25%.


This decision "leads to short-term capital which yields," since there is no question of money "for investment but are merely a speculative capital that is here because the rate is higher in the short term" than other countries such as U.S. (2%), where central banks have gradually lowered (rates).


For Slim, would be more advisable "to have financing in local currency in the medium and long term at fixed rates."

(in other words, Carlos believes adjustable rates stink)

In this regard, he maintained that "in developed countries, the crisis is paid by the people with savings accounts, and in countries that are developing it is paid by the consumers."

(In the United States and England, the crises is also doubled up on the taxpayers)

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Translated to English by Pat Mullen with much appreciated help by Dennis Carmedy

(added parenthetical comments are purely editorial and not the opinions of Sr. Slim)

Beating and Robbery in San Francisco

Up-to-date details about the stolen radios and the computer, as well as amplifying information regarding the <http://www.genesisworld.com/stolen.asp> and law enforcement databases appears below. IMHO there exists an urgency to find these radios because:

• The beating of John, WB6WQF, was exceptionally vicious, and very easily could have resulted in his death. It apparently was the work of a group of criminals in San Francisco who actively search for an opportunity to commit this type of mayhem. John has informed us that on the previous day a woman was severely injured and robbed in the same manner in a nearby location by yet unknown assailants. I do not know the specifics of her injuries, but according to John they are serious. As long as this group is at large, there is an immediate public safety issue in the San Francisco area.
• Finding the radios or the computer may provide a key to determine the identity of the assailants. My hope is that there are those amongst us who can help accomplish this in some way before someone else is attacked.
  

A "HAM" radio operator was recently viciously beaten and robbed in San Francisco, California.

On Tuesday, September, 2, 2008, at approximately 5:45AM, John, WB6WQF, was walking to work on California Street between Stockton and Grant (next to the Ritz Carlton hotel). A description of the attack, the equipment stolen, and an Email from John follows:

"Someone came up from behind me and whacked me over the head with a large table leg, knocking me to the ground and leaving me bloody. The radios were in my briefcase, which was stolen, along with my laptop computer. The assailants robbed me and then drove off in a light colored compact sedan.

The MTX9250 was programmed with just about all of the Northern California open 900MHz repeaters, in about 10 zones. I also had some Connecticutt [sic] repeaters programmed in one zone. The repeater locations show up on the display (e.g., Black Mtn., Vacaville, Willits, Concord, etc.). It's not easy to program these radios and it's pretty easy to identify my programming.

The FT-60R was programmed with about 900 repeaters. Bank 1 has all of the 99 or so AAR railroad frequencies. Bank 2 has a number of local Norcal repeaters, mostly SFARC, Marin ARC, Diablo, and Winsystem. Bank 3 has all of the Winsystem repeaters. Other banks have various Norcal repeaters, one bank has Connecticut VHF repeaters, and another bank has Connecticut UHF repeaters. Also should be easy to spot.

I am recovering from my injuries, and I'm lucky to be alive. I would really like to get these guys, and perhaps we can do it if the stolen radios show up."

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Nomenclature of stolen radios (both are Handy-Talkies, see pictures below) - nomenclature and description of laptop computer:

• Motorola MTX9250, serial number 921TDJ1024 (Easy to spot, not a common radio)
• Yaesu FT-60R, serial number 6L441005.
• The laptop is a Thinkpad X60s, model 1704-4JU, serial number LVA3837. It's a 12.1" lightweight portable, with a 60GB hard drive, and 1.5GB of RAM, no optical drive. There is a power-on password and a hard drive password, so it boots with a black screen and a padlock symbol prompt in the upper left corner.
  

*It has been suggested that the "Ebay" and "Craigslist" websites be monitored in case these items show up for auction.

If you have any information regarding the perpetrators or the equipment, please email John:

"jpoesq at sbcglobal dot net"

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Information regarding the <http://www.genesisworld.com/stolen.asp> stolen radios website, as well as the law enforcement database, was received from Frank M.:

"Bummer on the stolen gear, but that database you gave us is no good.
All the gear on it is commercial, 99% Motorola.

A database of stolen consumer electronics does exist, and the Sheriff
of any county can access it. Any time I acquire a radio, through ANY
means, I check with my county Sheriff. I once purchased a "new" radio
from one of the major dealers and ran it past my county Sheriff.
Turned up stolen! We confronted the dealer who admitted that they
were drawn in by a "deal" for then-new HF rigs, from an "alternative"
source. To avoid prosecution, they turned in the "alternative"
source. I got my purchase price back...ended up paying $75 more for
the same model from someone else...this time it did pass the check.

Things are better now than they have been in the past. From the late
1970s to the late 1980s, as the repeater revolution exploded, and hams
(particularly in larger eastern cities) were Jonesin' to catch the
wave, it was common for a repair depot for police/fire or other
two-way gear to "lose" a handheld. At one time, it was estimated that
50% of the Motorola HT-220 radios in the hands of hams were "hot".
That's what started this whole wave of having a database for stolen
electronics.

I took delivery, just two weeks ago, of a radio. It was given to
me...story was that my buddy had been given the radio five years
earlier, by a buddy, who'd been given the radio by a buddy...about
five "buddies" back, someone theoretically purchased it brand new, but
never got licensed, and "just gave it away" to someone who'd actually
put it on the air. I took delivery of the rig, told my buddy I'd find
a home for it, and called my county Sheriff. Yep, it was on the
stolen gear list...but it had been reported a long time ago, something
like 12 years. A detective in the dept contacted the police dept
who'd originally reported it, who contacted the person who reported
it, who said they were no longer interested, donate it to a good
cause. The Sheriff told me that I could keep it, since the original
owner now declared it "not stolen".

I put it on the bench; it needed an alignment and cleaning. I did
that, then gave it to the lead instructor for our ham classes, who
will use it as a "floating loaner" radio for newly-minted licensees."

Notes from Bundy, KF6YXQ:

Re: [WIN System Member's Yahoo Group] STOLEN MTX9250 AND FT-60R

http://sanfrancisco.citysearch.com/profile/map/891387/san_francisco_ca/alemany_flea_market.html

I've also found a number of stolen or misplaced SFFD and SFPD radios there and returned them to their depts.

Bundy

On Sun, Sep 7, 2008 at 10:14 PM, F <jpoesq@...> wrote:

Thanks. Where is that flea market located?

Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile

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From: bundolicious@...
Date: Sun, 7 Sep 2008 21:05:13 -0700

To: <winsystemmembers@yahoogroups.com>
Subject: Re: [WIN System Member's Yahoo Group] STOLEN MTX9250 AND FT-60R

Also, check the Alemany Flea Market on Sundays. I've been with a number of hams who have been there just browsing the aisles and I've seen and purchased a number of radios there. Motorola's, Yaesu's, etc. from vendors who really didn't know what they had.

Bundy

KF6YXQ
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Dan H. Wrote:

"Luckily our equipment is within a tightnit [sic] community and easily tracked
if we have the serial number.

unfortunately when caught, it is a stretch to expect the courts to act
appropriately against these perps.
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Pictures of these rigs are blogged here.

Updated information regarding this matter will be blogged here.

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Motorola MTX9250

El güero loco" (scroll down for English)

México, 24 ago (EFE).- Las autoridades estadounidenses deportaron a México a un sujeto acusado del homicidio de 19 personas y considerado miembro del cártel de los Arellano Félix (Tijuana), informó hoy la Procuraduría General de la República (PGR, fiscalía).

Jesús Rubén Moncada, alias "El güero loco," está acusado de matar a diecinueve personas el 17 de septiembre de 1998 en un rancho de la localidad mexicana de Ensenada, entre ellos a cinco menores.

Moncada, de 33 años, huyó a Estados Unidos, donde fue localizado y detenido. Una vez las autoridades determinaron que su estatus migratorio en el país no estaba en regla las autoridades procedieron a su deportación.

Al cruzar la frontera, Moncada fue aprehendido por la Policía Federal.

El detenido, considerado parte del cártel de los hermanos Arellano Félix, uno de los más sanguinarios de México, ingresó en el penal del Hongo en Tijuana y fue puesto a disposición de un juez bajo los cargos de delincuencia organizada, homicidio y secuestro.

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"Crazy Whitey"

Mexico, Aug 24 (EFE) .- The U.S. authorities deported a subject to Mexico who is accused of killing 19 people and considered a member of the Arellano Felix cartel (Tijuana), announced today the Prosecutor General of the Republic (PGR) .

Jesus Ruben Moncada, alias "Crazy Whitey," is accused of killing nineteen people on September 17, 1998 on a ranch near the Mexican city of Ensenada, including five minors.

Moncada, 33, fled to the United States, where he was located and arrested. Once authorities determined that his immigration status in the country was not lawful, the authorities implemented (his) deportation.

Moncada was seized by the (Mexican) Federal Police while crossing the border.

The detainee, considered part of the Arellano-Felix brothers cartel , one of the most bloodthirsty of Mexico, entered the "Hongo" prison near Tijuana and was remanded to a judge under the charges of organized crime, homicide and kidnapping.

*LA CALIDAD DE VIDA (scroll down for English translation)
Por Armando González Bolaños

Crímen y Castigo

El secuestro y posterior asesinato del adolescente Fernando Martí, hijo de un exitoso hombre de empresa de artículos deportivos, ha creado, como no sucedía en muchos años, una enorme reacción ciudadana a nivel nacional. De ningún otro tema han ocupado más los medios informativos y los personajes de la política y de los negocios, concentrados en una protesta unida, que inmediatamente tuvo una reacción de la Presidencia de la República. Las primeras pesquisas parecen indicar que algunos mandos policiales podrían haber tenido participación en este terrible acto.

Lo que le colmó el plato a los mexicanos que tratan de vivir en paz, no fue que la victima tuviera una posición social acomodada, porque en este terrible proceso del secuestro los afectados han sido de todos los estratos sociales, sino que en su caso, las demandas económicas de rescate fueron cumplidas según las instrucciones recibidas, incluyendo no informar a las autoridades, y aún así el inocente joven fue inmolado y abandonado en una cajuela, amortajado por una gran bolsa de plástico, donde en avanzado estado de descomposición fue identificado por sus padres a través de su dentadura.

Se ha criticado la reacción publica diciendo que tuvo que ser una víctima importante para que se despertara el clamor popular, pero en esto de saber qué es lo que dispara la ira ciudadana, tiene más que ver con el momento crispado en que se vive, y convirtió el hecho en ‘la gotota’ que finalmente derramó el vaso.

Este crimen también ha provocado declaraciones de juristas, legisladores y líderes empresariales dirigidas hacia el aumento de las penas y condenas a los responsables de este tipo de delitos. Unos piden cadena perpetua (encerrarlos y tirar la llave), otros con más fervor exigen el castigo final: La Pena de Muerte. Entre estos últimos también se comenta que "¿Por qué se debe mantener por tantos años a un criminal que poco le importó la vida del secuestrado y la inmensa pena causada a familiares y amigos?"

Entre los tantos crímenes que afectan al pueblo mexicano, el secuestro ataca a las raíces más íntimas de la sociedad y de la familia y no solamente por sus consecuencias económicas que en muchos casos arruinan a familias enteras, sino por el profundo malestar, la vejación y la terrible incertidumbre que sufren los seres queridos, los amigos y todo el entorno social de la víctima.

Por Armando González Bolaños

*González Bolaños, Armando. "LA CALIDAD DE VIDA - Crímen y Castigo." Ecos de Rosarito Año XVI :: Núm. 1100 :: Editorial Playas de Rosarito S.A. de C.V. , Del 22 al 25 de agosto de 2008:
<http://ecosderosarito.com/history/383/5_5928.html> (24 Aug 2008)


The Quality of Life - Crime and punishment

The kidnapping and subsequent murder of teenager Fernando Marti, son of a successful sporting goods owner, has created what has not happened in many years, an enormous public reaction nationwide. No other subject has occupied more media and the characters of politics and business, concentrated in a united protest, which had an immediate reaction from the Presidency of the Republic. Initial investigations suggest that some police commanders might have taken part in this terrible act.

What "filled the dish" for Mexicans who seek to live in peace, that was not the victim had a wealthy social position, (but) because this terrible process of kidnapping affected those (who) were from all walks of life. (Moreover) in his case, rescue money demands were met in accordance with the instructions received, including not informing the authorities, and yet the innocent youngster was slain and abandoned in a trunk, shrouded by a large plastic bag at an advanced state of decomposition, and was identified through his parents by his dental records.

The published popular reaction has been criticized saying that, to awake the popular outcry, there had to be a noteworthy victim, but realize in this what triggers citizen anger has more to do with the fearful time in which we live, and in fact, this was the straw that broke the camel's back.

This crime has also led to pronouncements by lawyers, legislators and business leaders aimed at increasing sentences and convictions of those responsible for such crimes. Some ask for life imprisonment (close the door and throw away the key), others with more fervor require the ultimate punishment: The Death Penalty. The latter also say that "Why should life be maintained for many years to a criminal who cares little of the life of the kidnap victim and the vast penalty caused to family and friends?"

Among the many crimes that affect the Mexican people, kidnapping is attacking the roots of society and family more intimately, and not just because of economic consequences which in many cases ruin whole families, but because of the deep malaise, harassment and the terrible uncertainty suffered by loved ones, friends and the total social experience of the victim.

Copyright Infringement

Comments by Steve Rynas, KE6TDP

Really we should not use the phrase "copyright infringement". What is actually happening is that those who assert copyright "ownership" are actually STEALING our right to fair use.

To make a long complicated story short, those who possess copyright are claiming ownership rights that they never possessed before. For example, the regional coding of DVDs stops you from watching a DVD made in the USA in Europe. However, if you have a book made in the USA you could still read it in Europe. Yet the content producers claim that if you view your DVD in the "wrong" region you are stealing. But the real theft is they have reduced your rights in how you can use the content that you have bought!!!!!

Steves comments were made regarding a recent California court ruling:

A judge warns copyright owners must consider “fair use” before sending Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) takedown notices.

U.S. District Judge Jeremy Fogel of San Jose, Calif., ruled Wednesday that music companies cannot issue blanket orders to remove YouTube videos unless they first determine if each video is using the copyrighted music in a way that's legally permissible, the San Francisco Chronicle reported Thursday. Fogel ruled that a California mother’s use of the Prince song “Let's Go Crazy #1” in the 29-second YouTube video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N1KfJHFWlhQ of her child dancing in the kitchen table was acceptable.

Universal Music, which owns the rights to the Prince song, should have considered whether Stephanie Lenz violated to “fair use” doctrine before it demanded YouTube remove the video. Good faith reviews will help ensure that the "efficiency of the Internet will continue to improve and that the variety and quality of services on the Internet will expand," the judge concluded. Universal argued that copyright owners should not have to consider fair use before issuing a takedown notice because fair use is simply an excused form of infringement instead of an authorized one. Even if a content owner did have to evaluate fair use, they should only have to do so after the takedown notice is issued.

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Footnote by Pat Mullen:
Here is another egregious example of copyright infringement run amuck on YouTube!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d6o3SVH7U18&feature=related

August 18, 2008

Dear Patrick,
As you may know, each year we ask for your help in sending a child to school by participating in our Back to School Program. Well, we are happy to report that many people have answered the call. We will be sending out an official "thank you" soon (with photos).

If you haven't yet sent in your check or, perhaps, didn't know about this drive, there are many children who will not be able to attend school without help. Here in Mexico, it costs about $175 to send a child to school for the year. This includes the required school uniform and gym clothes, as well as some supplies, and the inscription fee. School is starting next week, so if you are planning on helping, we'd ask that you do so right away.

Again, thanks for all your support and prayers. We need them both!

In Him,

Jim Doss

H.I.S. Ministries
P.O. Box "C," Tecate, CA 91980

Thoughts about living in Mexico

from a gringo's point of view

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*The electric or phone service is interrupted about once a week.


*That truck is traveling down the road at me IN REVERSE!


*I will never be able to understand what any Mexican lady tells me on the telephone.
However, I have a similar problem with norteamericanas.


*That kid thinks I have a funny accent.


*That cop actually thinks I am supposed to give him money.


*They have gasoline station attendants who sometimes wash your windshield.
The gasoline is cheaper here than in the States (the price is supported by the Mexican government).


*There are potholes everywhere in the streets.
Tire vendors/repairmen and suspension/drive train mechanics make a good living here.


*I will seldom beat the currency exchange rate.


*A cobblestone road is a good road!


*I asked a street vendor for a bowl of fruit, and he gleefully put powdered chili on it. ACKKK!!


*Some doctors still make house calls.


*There is no such thing as three-wire home electrical wiring.


*Every home has a cistern and a water pump.


*The renter who just moved in across the street was just deported from the U.S.A. He eventually stole everything he could get his hands on and left – a nasty sort.


*I saw the mailman the other day. I actually received a letter from the States in my mailbox!!
Life is good.


*My neighbor showed up at the front door with an extension cord.
He forgot to pay his electric bill, and the Electric Commission cut down his service drop the day after the bill was due – no mercy.


*A family from the States rents a house down the street and spends the entire weekend riding up and down the narrow streets of our "Colonia" in some sort of noisy, off-road/all-terrain thingy while drunk.
At night they shoot off fireworks (which are prohibited in this locale). The security guard shows up at their door and tells them they are at risk of being escorted to the border by the Tijuana police. They are indignant.

When they leave, they drive down the street while beeping their horn. Creepy...


*Our maid, who has worked for us for about eight years, has never stolen anything.


*A dinner or gathering with other expatriates, or neighbors, is a really big deal.
If you don't show up, you will have to explain this to everyone.


*People will stand in the middle of the main thoroughfare and sell almost anything.


*Since The Christmas season is celebrated in a different manner in Mexico, children in Baja California have two days when they expect to receive presents:
1. The first day is the birth of Jesus, in December (American-style celebration - this is when gifts are traditionally given in the States. Baja Californians, or at least their children, have adopted this custom).

2. The second day is the arrival of the three wise men from the East, which is in January; this is a part of the traditional Mexican Posada celebration (the children here receive another batch of gifts).


*Firemen will first attempt to put out a fire with a fire blanket; water is expensive.


*Beggars have a social status, and must be respected.


*Taco Bell (home of the very bad Stateside taco) opened a restaurant in Tijuana I am told.
This is a scary development....


*Foreigners cannot own real property in most parts of Baja California.
Don't believe anyone who tells you differently. Don't invest in anything in Baja California unless it has wheels on it.


*Many laws in Mexico are quite different than the ones in the States.
Why are you surprised?


*The only place I knew of that features American-style home baked pies is "Cha-Cha's" on the old road south of Rosarito, on the way to Popotla.
Yum!!


*There is a Starbuck's in Playas de Tijuana!!
Yesss!!


*The functions and qualifications of a plumber or electrician, as commonly accepted north of the border, do not exist here.
There is no apprentice training as far as I am aware.


*Expect to wait in the north-bound line at the border for at least two hours during the Christmas or Easter season.
(if you have a rapid-access pass).


*The national universal health care system in Mexico isn't universal.


*Laws intended to restrict the possession of firearms here don't restrict the use of firearms by criminals.
Mexico doesn't have the Second Amendment or the NRA.


*If you walk up to a native here and start babbling in English, he or she may not understand a single word you say.
(This is Mexico) It is hilarious to watch a gringo do this.


*If you are arrested and put in jail; don't sign anything.
It will be held against you. As of now, the Mexican legal system holds you guilty until proven innocent. The legal code is implementing changes however.

On June 17, 2008, President Felipe Calderón signed legislation designed to establish oral trials and create a presumption of innocence for criminal defendants. This legislation is probably one of the most significant developments in Mexican jurisprudence since the implementation of the Napoleonic Code.

Until now, guilt or innocence consisted of a series of fact-gathering hearings. The record of the proceeding was not available to the public. The trial was accomplished behind closed doors by a judge relying on written evidence. Prosecutors and defense lawyers will now argue their cases in court, and judges must explain their decisions to defendants. "This is perhaps the most important reform to the criminal system that Mexicans have had in a long time," Calderón said after signing the amendment.

Mexico now faces the long process of implementing the changes, which must be in place by 2016, according to the law that is expected to go into effect June 18, 2008. That includes training thousands of lawyers and judges across the country on the logistics of holding a trial. Even courthouses must be modified to make room for Mexicans who will be able to attend trials for the first time.


*Everyone here is a smuggler.
There was that truckload of toys and beans for the Posada celebration ....


*CALIENTITOS (Christmas fruit punch) is tasty!


*The woman pushing the baby carriage, horses, goats, dogs, and the nitwit zig-zaging between cars on a bicycle have the right-of-way even if the guy behind you is honking his horn as you slow down or stop.


*Most Mexicans are polite, happy, good dancers, and can sing well (even if a little off-key sometimes).
Norteamericanos find this perplexing, but very cool.


*Mexican soldiers assumed security posts at the Palacio (city hall) when the local police were out-gunned by a band of thugs.
A Rosarito police officer was killed in the gunfight.

There is presently an effective nation-wide clamp-down on the drug and smuggling cartels. The good guys are winning this one, at least in Baja California.


*A good cop in Mexico is one of the bravest people you will ever meet.
Too many wind up dead.


*A neighbor was held up at gunpoint in broad daylight.
It happens in the States also. They caught the guy later when he shot at a policeman.


*People here are fed up with how widespread crime effects their daily life. A neighbor writes (in May of 2008):
"I have lived (here) for 14 years now and had no problems until the last 2 years...and have been here on and off about half that time..Here is what has happened to my family during that time:

1. Home robbed twice
2. Two cars stolen
3. attempted shake down by the police in TJ 4 times
4. Daughter and friends shaken down by police and physically threatened
5. Asked to pay money by various public officials to do there [sic] jobs..
6. Even the trash pick up guys want beer every time I see them

The problem is not the people or the laws. but those who enforce them and who we hire to represent us."


*A "coconut warning" from a friend in Yelapa, near Vallarta:
"There is fruit everywhere! Raul needed some limes for the bar, and ha, ha, he just went out to the tree and got them. I saw this tree moving like it was being blown with hurricane force winds….it was Raul… and I said 'What are you doing?' his reply…'Picking limes.' We have avocados that are bigger than softballs, coconuts, and all sorts of tropical fruits.

One thing I learned is that you don’t sit under a coconut tree!! When they drop, and you are under their path, they will kill you."


*Tamale recipe tips from my neighbor, the tamale genius:
The masa, made from white corn, should be fresh; not reconstituted from masa harina.

I imagine the best place to find this would be a tortillaria. She says masa is available "anywhere."

Knead the masa well. If you don't do this, it screws everything up.

The masa and meat are placed he shiny side of the corn husk. Fold the husk around the masa, then fold the bottom half up and place in the tamale pot.

Pour the drippings from the cooked meat (she uses a beef and pork concoction which is delicious) into the pot.

Place a wet cloth on top of the tamales, cover with a lid and steam them.

The tamales are ready to eat when the masa is firm. If the masa is soft or runny, simmer them some more.

It takes about two days to make a pot of tamales. You have to know what you are doing; it's tricky.


*WATCH FOR THE STORM DRAINS THAT ARE MISSING THEIR COVERS IN DOWNTOWN PLAYAS DE ROSARITO!
They are about 6 or 7 feet long X 3 feet wide, and located next to the curb in the northbound lane of Bulevardo Benito Juárez, across from Smart & Final. There are no traffic cones or barricades.


*"TAKE TIME TO SMELL THE CACTUS"
Advice from a friend


*I watched the moon set over the Mar Pacifico this morning.
It was gawdawful beautiful. There are things in Baja California that are priceless. You had to be there.


*"This isn't Mexico. This is the border."
Overheard


*You moved to Mexico because of the cost of living is cheaper, and now you want to move back home.

SURPRIZE!! Now you know why it is cheaper (sometimes).


*The Tijuana motorcycle cops quit harassing me after the 2007 National election.
I do not specifically know who was responsible for that, but thank you very much!


*You can dial 911 with your Stateside cellular phone while located in Tijuana.
(Assuming it is configured to connect to the Mexican cellular network). You will be connected to the 066 Mexican emergency operator. You will then be connected to an English-speaking operator if needed. This operator is linked to Police, Fire/Rescue, and the Cruz Roja (Red Cross).

I do not know how well this works in other municipios.

Tourists can obtain urgent and emergency information by dialing 078.


*Mexican Friends:

• Are the reason you have food!
• Will give you a big hug and a kiss!
• Borrow your stuff so long they forget it's yours.
• Will show you where the good restaurants are, and swear you to secrecy.
  

*Canadian friends

• Will show up by the truck load from Alberta to work at the orphanage in Ejido Porvenir because it is their idea of a good time.
• They actually brought hockey sticks as gifts and showed the kids how to play.
• Relish water balloon fights.
• Find the weather in August here somewhat perplexing.
• There are 52 orphans and economically destitute children living at the Casa de Paz Orphanage; 10 of them are handicapped.
  
  

*Those colorful decorative Mexican tiles you see around here are not suitable for flooring

A neighbor of mine regularly scrubs the front stairs to her home with soap and water. The stairs ascend a full flight from street level next to her garage to her front door, which is actually located on the second floor of her house. The steps are covered with smooth decorative ceramic tile and are very attractive.

As many of you know, I am the proverbial nosy neighbor. I walked over to talk with her about some painting she was having done, while she was washing the stairs a couple of days ago. While we were chatting, she teetered, her eyes got wide, and the next thing I saw was literally the soles of her feet. She did a partial backwards half-gainer and landed on the her back and her head.

She somehow sat herself up while her husband and I gingerly assisted her, and cried for a couple of minutes. Oh brother, I was concerned that she had seriously hurt herself! Apparently she is OK now.

IMHO smooth ceramic tiles should not be used as a flooring material. It is recommended that slippery or smooth flooring around the home, especially stairs, be treated with a "skid-proof" material of some kind, or replaced with flooring that provides suitable traction.

Decorative Mexican ceramic tiles are colorful and attractive, and you see them everywhere around here. However, they are virtually impossible to walk on when coated with oil, soap, and/or water. Hand rails should be installed that run the entire length of a stairway

*Chula Vista Canine chooses Playas de Rosarito as vacation retreat

A little female golden retriever named Dodger appeared at the ReMax Baja Realty office on August 15 (at the main entrance to the Rosarito Beach Hotel by the arch on the boulevard). Apparently, she got loose. She has a registration from Chula Vista but the folks in the office cannot find the owner.

For information regarding retrieving the retriever contact:

LHT Ana Isabel Carrillo A
Broker Assistant
ReMax Baja Realty
Office: 011+52-661-100-2076
NexTel: 125*166048*13
Email: anytacarrillo at gmail dot com

Digital Libraries

Phoenix library branches have banded together to create a digital library that currently has about 50,000 titles of e-books, audio books, music and videos that can be "checked out" from anywhere.

Once discovered, says Tom Gemberling, the electronic resources librarian for the Phoenix Public Library, the program often proves wildly popular.

Available in thousands of libraries across the country, the programs work like this: First you need a library card, access to the web, and some easily downloadable software -- the Adobe Digital Editions, the Mobipocket Reader or the OverDrive Media Console.

At that point, just browse around the library's website, select some titles, add them to a digital book bag and click the download button. If the title isn't available, it can be placed on hold for downloading later.

Depending on the library and title, the item remains on your computer for one to three weeks before disappearing, meaning you don't have to bother with returning a book, CD or DVD to the actual library.

One of the main distributors to libraries is OverDrive Inc, based in Cleveland, which has deals with publishers including HarperCollins and Random House as well as music labels like Alligator Records.

David Burleigh, OverDrive's director of marketing, says the company now has an inventory of around 100,000 titles, works with about 7,500 libraries and has racked up millions of downloads of its media player and digital check-outs.

"We also know we are touching only a small percentage of each library's patrons. Everyone we talk to is like 'Wow, you do that?"' he says. "It's a like this nice secret, that we of course don't want to be kept secret."

Although it depends on publisher permission, books can usually be transferred from a desktop computer to any number of mobile devices.

Sony Corp's Reader, SanDisk Corp's Sansa, Samsung Electronics Co Ltd's Blackjack, Palm Inc's Treo 700wx, Motorola Inc's Q, Microsoft Corp's Zune, iRiver's 510, Hewlett-Packard Co'siPAQ, Dell Inc's Axim, Creative Technology Ltd's ZEN, AT&T Inc's Cingular Smartphone, and Apple's iPhone and iPods can all be used with the downloads, depending on the title and the library.

"People like the portability of it," Jim McCluskey, collection development assistant manager for Washington State's Sno-Isle Libraries, which will soon be offering iPod compatible downloads.

While having a collection of books and music available for downloads helps libraries keep up with changes in technology, McCluskey said, it carries other advantages, too.

"A lot of our libraries are cramped for space," he notes. "Material that doesn't take up shelf space and is available 24/7 -- that's really attractive for libraries."

This information was found at URL: <http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20080807/wr_nm/column_pluggedin_dc_1&printer=1;_ylt=AqtvyfE0N7RjUgvSOBg04xsh2.cA>

Kenneth Stuart fue encontrado asesinado en su domicilio el 26 de junio de 2008 (scroll down for English)


Fue un residente de largo tiempo de San Antonio del Mar, en su domicilio en la calle Morro N° 144.

La policía de Tijuana descubrió que un ordenador portátil y algo de dinero había sido retirado de su casa. Tomaron la persona que encontró su cuerpo en custodia durante tres días; me han dicho que se le interrogó duro y sin respecto.

La policía ha identificado a un sospechoso, un joven conocido de Stuart que había hecho el trabajo para él, pero aún no han llevado en custodia. Al parecer, Stuart identificado al sospechoso por medio de una cámara de vigilancia, y le permitió entrar en la casa. Es poco probable que los guardias de seguridad podría haber impedido la comisión del homicidio.

La Asociación de propietarios de viviendas del San Antonio del Mar y el grupo “Alerta de los Vecinos”se recomienda a los residentes que tenga prudencia cuando se permita a alguien en su casa. También se recomienda que las medidas de seguridad deberán realizarse, y se mantenga en contacto con los vecinos en que se confía.

Ser atento de lo que está ocurriendo alrededor de su casa, así como los hogares de sus vecinos.

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Kenneth Stuart was found murdered in his home on June 26, 2008.

He was a long time resident of San Antonio del Mar in his home at Calle Morro N˚144.

The Tijuana police discovered that a laptop and some cash had been removed from his home. They took the person who found his body into custody for three days; I was told they roughed him up badly while they questioned him.

The police have identified a suspect, a young man known by Stuart who had done work for him, but have not yet taken him into custody. Apparently, Stuart identified the suspect by means of a surveillance camera, and allowed him to enter the house. It is unlikely that the security guards could have prevented the commission of the homicide.

San Antonio residents are enjoined by the Home Owners Association and Neighborhood Watch to exercise prudence when permitting someone into their home. It is recommended that security measures be implemented, and contact with trusted neighbors be maintained.

Be observant of what is occurring around your home as well as your neighbors' homes.
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SAN DIEGO UNION-TRIBUNE
6:30 p.m., June 27, 2008

TIJUANA – Baja
California detectives are investigating the death of a 64-year-old U.S.
citizen who was killed at his residence in southern Tijuana.

A friend found Ken Stuart's body lying by his front door at 10:40 a.m. Thursday, according to a Tijuana municipal police report. He had been stabbed several times in the chest.

Stuart lived in San Antonio del Mar, a coastal community of some 800 U.S. and Mexican homeowners at Tijuana's southern end.

“There's no evidence of forced entry or robbery or random vandalism in the house,” said Al Rosen, president of the homeowners association. “It appears that whoever entered the house, entered with the knowledge of the victim.”

The U.S. Consulate in Tijuana has been in touch with Stuart's family. According to the consulate, he was born in Virginia.

A spokeswoman for the Baja California Attorney General's Office said the investigation was ongoing.
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"The most difficult part is getting started"-Ryerson Clark

I know it must seem strange to comment about another blog, especially since it is about stuff in Canada, which is a long way from Baja California. Nevertheless, Ryerson Clark's blog at URL: http://web.mac.com/ryersonclark/Site_3/Weekender_Sailboat_Blog/Entries/2008/7/17_Launch!.html about his business, his wife's job, their hobbies, and activities is interesting and well constructed; so why not share it with the folks who read this blog also?

Here is a copy of a newspaper article about his home-built sailboat:

"Sans Souci is born
Jason Emiry
Northern News Services
Published Friday, July 25, 2008

SOMBA K'E/YELLOWKNIFE - About 30 people attended the launch of a home-built sailboat last week.

Witnessing the Great Slave Cruising Club-hosted event were local friends and neighbours of boat-owners Annie and Ryerson Clark, and others from their hometown in Nova Scotia.

'We came here from Halifax, Nova Scotia just over a year ago.' said Annie Clark.

'We couldn't bring a boat with us so we brought some parts which included some hardware and rig.'

They spent most of last winter building the boat which, starting with plans from Stevenson Boats. The public was able to follow the progress of the boat through a blog that the couple has been maintaining throughout the building process.

'The most difficult part is getting started,' said Ryerson Clark.

'The sides were difficult too,' said Annie.

It is a problem they have dealt with well because the Clarks have built more than a dozen boats together and individually over the years.

The designs have ranged from the Weekender and Windsprints to kayaks and cruisers.

The boat launched, known as a Weekender, is 16 feet long and features two trailboards. Both sides are carved and feature images from their home in Halifax and the other side features art from their new home in Yellowknife.

'We built a demonstration project at the Maritime Museum in Halifax,' said Annie.

As tradition dictates, the boat was christened by a woman, although a bottle of champagne was not smashed over the hull. Ryerson backed the trailer into the water to wet the boat and Annie simply poured champagne on the boat. They named the boat Sans Souci, which means without worry or concern.

Fellow sailor Greg Miller gave the couple a bottle of Pusser's Rum. Miller sails a Vacationer named Jenny Rae, a 24-foot-long boat also designed by Stevenson Boats.

'There is a growing community of boat builders worldwide called The Backyard Yacht Builders Association,' said Miller. 'There are four other Weekenders in the Great Slave Cruising Club and our Vacationer. We will have another Weekender launched this Sunday.'

'Some of the boats here have been brought up to Yellowknife, but many are handed down from old sailors to new ones,' said Therese Boullard of the Great Slave Cruising Club.

Ryerson and Annie Clark were all smiles after taking the boat out for a short sea trial.

'It isn't perfect yet,' said Ryerson. 'I jerry-rigged it so we could do this launch. We'll make some adjustments and it should be good.'"

(Please scroll down for English)

BOLETIN INFORMATIVO 3/3

FERIA ROSARITO 2008

BAJA EVENTS INFORMA

2 DE JULIO DE 2008

Contacto: martha@bajaevents.com.mx

Empieza la cuenta regresiva para que de inicio la edición número 13 de la Feria Rosarito, un evento creado para recreación y entretenimiento familiar.

Fechas programadas para inicio de la Feria 18 de Julio

Fecha de terminación de la Feria 10 de Agosto

Lugar del evento: Terreno San Fernando

Afluencia Esperada: 100,000 asistentes

A quien está dirigido este evento: a las familias de Rosarito y de toda la región incluyendo el sur de California.

Atractivos del la feria Rosarito

Teatro del Pueblo : En esta edición de la feria Rosarito completamente familiar se ha trabajado muy de cerca a la familiar artística regional, se abrió una convocatoria a artistas locales ya sea solistas, cantantes , grupos, bailarines a la que han respondido mas de 70 artistas locales que estarán participando en todos los géneros musicales.

Además en coordinación con el IV Ayuntamiento de Playas de Rosarito se recibirán en el programa de Mosaicos del los Estados la visita artística y comercial de los siguientes estados:

Puebla, Zacatecas, Oaxaca,Guerrero

Cabe resaltar que hay dos grupos de danza de Rosarito que están participando muy activamente con nosotros el ballet infantil YUMAN y el ballet Iztacihuatl quienes están colaborando muy de cerca en todo lo que es la operación del teatro al aire libre y la coordinación del los Mosaicos de los estados.

A estos Estados les serán asignados espacios comerciales para sus muestras artesanales, en teatro al aire libre será Foro de las presentaciones artísticas que ellos elijan durante los cuatro fines de semana de la Feria.

Adicionalmente el teatro al aire libre contara con la presentación de mas de 50 grupos de música en distintos géneros.

Los Miércoles son para los jóvenes que gustan del rock, música electrónica, rap, reggeton son denominados MIERCOLES DE ROCKSARITO, en donde participaran más de 20 grupos de estos géneros.

LOS GRUPOS DE LOS MAS FAMOSOS QUE NOS VISITAN SON

LOS CHICHARRINES

BANDA AGUA CALIENTE

MIGUEL DE HOYOS Y ALEX DE PUE

BANDA PALO VERDE DE LOS MOCHIS

LABERINTO

SONORA INTERNACIONAL CUMBIA SHOW DE DINAMITA

SONORA SANTANERISMA

INUENDO

EXPLOSION NORTENA

FIDEL RUEDA

Tenemos abierta una Convocatoria de porras esta debe ir orientada a resaltar los atractivos y valores de rosarito los ganadores de este concurso recibirán los siguientes premios

Primer lugar 10000

Segundo lugar 7000

Tercer lugar 3000

Como mínimo necesitamos 10 porras inscritas para que este evento se lleve a cabo.

El precio de inscripción a este concurso es $ 200.00 pesos

Otro evento importante será el de promover la actividad física promoviendo una clase masiva de ZUMBA o salsa la fecha está por confirmarse.

El área artesanal, estará integrada por artesanos locales y de los distintos estados visitantes a la Feria.

El área comercial estará integrada por empresas que vendrán a promover sus productos y servicios a los miles de visitantes a la misma.

Contaremos con un área de jugos mecánicos en donde la empresa atracciones Tijuana traerá los mejores juegos del estado..

Contaremos con un área infantil en donde tendremos la exhibición de animales pequeños para que los niños puedan visitarlos, así como actividades para los mas pequeños de la familia.

NUESTROS PATROCINADORES Y ORGANISMOS DE APOYO

IV AYUNTAMIENTO DE PLAYAS DE ROSARITO, COTUCO, SECTURE,CCDER

CCE, CANIRAC

TECATE

GASMART

VIRGILIOS PIZZA

ZETA GAS

Precios de entrada:

Lunes y martes niños gratis

Lunes y martes adultos 2 x1 = 40 pesos

Lunes y martes juegos mecánicos 2 x1

Fines de semana los precios varían según el elenco artístico

Seguiremos informando de los avances de la feria.

Muy atentamente

Lic. Martha Mendoza Montes

Directora

Baja Events.

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The countdown has started for the beginning of the 13th edition of the Playas de Rosarito Fair, an event created for recreation and family entertainment.

• Start date: July 18
• Completion date: August 10
• Place: Terreno San Fernando on Benito Juarez Blvd. (empty shopping mall at east centre of town)
• Projected attendees: 100,000
• Invitees: the families of Rosarito and the entire region, including southern California.

Attractions:

“Teatro del Pueblo:” In this presentation of the Rosarito fair, the (local) family has been completely worked closely with the regional artistic family: a call is opened to a local convocation of artists, either soloists, singers, groups, dancers, who have responded. More than 70 artists from all musical genres will be participating.

In addition, in coordination with the fourth municipality of Playas de Rosarito, the “Mosaics of the States" program, the artistic and commercial visits of the following States will be received: Puebla, Zacatecas, Oaxaca, Guerrero

It is worth mentioning that there are two dance groups of Rosarito that are participating very actively with us: Children’s Ballet YUMAN, ballet and Ballet Iztacihuatl, who are collaborating closely on everything that is the operation of outdoor theater and of the Mosaics of States.

These States are assigned commercial sites for their artesian displays. In the open air theater there will be a forum of artistic presentations chosen during the last four weeks of the fair.

Additionally, the open air theater will provide a presentation of more than 50 musical groups of distinctive genres.

Wednesdays, for the youngsters that like rock, electronic music, rap reggeton, are called “MIERCOLES DE ROCKSARITO,” (ROCKSARITO WEDNESDAY) where more than 20 groups of these genres will participate.

(Some of) the most famous groups visiting us are:

• LOS CHICHARRINES
• BANDA AGUA CALIENTE
• MIGUEL DE HOYOS Y ALEX DE PUE
• BANDA PALO VERDE DE LOS MOCHIS
• LABERINTO
• SONORA INTERNACIONAL CUMBIA SHOW DE DINAMITA
• SONORA SANTANERISMA
• INUENDO
• EXPLOSION NORTENA
• FIDEL RUEDA

We opened a “Call for batons” which must be aimed at highlighting the attractions and values of Rosarito. The award winners will receive the following prizes: First Place 10000, Second Place 7000, Third Place 3000. At least 10 clubs registered need to make this event take place. The price of registration for this contest is $ 200.00 pesos.

Another important event is to promote physical activity by promoting a Zumba class (low-impact cardiovascular exercise) the date is to be confirmed.

The craft area, composed of local artisans and the various states visitors to the exhibition.

The commercial area will consist of companies that will promote their products and services to thousands of visitors to it.

We will have an area for mechanical games attractions (carnival rides) from Tijuana where the company will bring the best games of the state .

We will have an area where we have a children’s display of small animals for children to visit and activities for little ones of the family.

Our sponsors and support organizations:

• IV AYUNTAMIENTO DE PLAYAS DE ROSARITO
• CANIRAC
• CCDER
• CCE
• COTUCO
• GASMART
• SECTURE
• TECATE
• VIRGILIOS PIZZA
• ZETA GAS

Entry fees:

*Monday and Tuesday free children

*Monday and Tuesday, 2 adults x1 = 40 pesos

*Monday and Tuesday rides 2 x1

*Weekends prices vary depending on the artistic cast

I'll Keep you informed of the progress of the fair.

Yours sincerely,

Lic. Martha Mendoza Montes

Director Baja Events