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Comment on Bridges To Cross by Second Holiday Cancelled | Mexico Insight | Mexico Blogs

Second Holiday Cancelled | Mexico Insight | Mexico Blogs — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 15:40:46 +0000

[…] Congress passed a law that decreed three important public holidays should be observed on the third Monday of the month in which they pass, instead of being observed on their historical date.� One of these three […]

Comment on New Banknotes Mark Independence, Revolution by Janet Harrup

Janet Harrup — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 22:16:10 +0000

If you happen to receive one of the new $100 bills - hold onto it - it is worth more than the nominal amount. The Banco de México made a mistake on the back - instead of saying “Sufragio Efectivo - No Reelección” it says “Sufragio Electivo” - the Central Bank is not planning to change the bills but this type setting error makes them “unique”.

Comment on Mole And Other Things You Haven’t Tried by The Allure of Dead Bread | Mexico Insight | Mexico Blogs

The Allure of Dead Bread | Mexico Insight | Mexico Blogs — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 20:03:01 +0000

[…] Bread is one of those Mexican foods which many foreigners have yet to try. If you live in Mexico, then you’ll know (or come to know) about Day of the Dead and taste the […]

Comment on Bridges To Cross by Public Holidays in Mexico | Mexico Insight | Mexico Blogs

Public Holidays in Mexico | Mexico Insight | Mexico Blogs — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 00:35:43 +0000

[…] the three long weekends brought about by law, Mexicans have long been expert in creating ‘bridges’ with their holiday dates: taking additional days either side of a holiday date to create a longer […]

Comment on Football Season - Part II by Dean

Dean — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 11:48:12 +0000

Any idea when the 2010 Clausura starts? I’m planning to be in Mexico next January and would like to see a game. Thankyou

Comment on A Gripe About Stupid Analogies by ttg

ttg — Sun, 02 Aug 2009 20:36:26 +0000

Thanks for shedding some light on one of my own personal quirks Foreign Native. Think you could tackle another irritating trait for us? I hate it when some people inject ‘ya know’ at frequent intervals while they’re trying to make a point. I notice this more in people who come from New Jersey. What’s your take on this?

Comment on A Lesson In Object Pronouns by EM

EM — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 01:27:48 +0000

I laughed when I read this! I’ve had the same “discussion” with my Mexican boyfriend many times, trying to use all the same reasonable & grammatical examples. He sticks to his guns!

Comment on A Comment On Coffee Shops by A Colonial Foothold | Mexico Insight | Mexico Blogs

A Colonial Foothold | Mexico Insight | Mexico Blogs — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 23:43:17 +0000

[…] develop outside of the capital. Many expatriates do look-out for brand names they recognize, like Starbucks and Wal-Mart (and find these in increasing numbers across colonial cities in Mexico), although one […]

Comment on The Much Maligned Chilango by Mexico City Returns to Life, Business | Mexico Insight | Mexico Blogs

Mexico City Returns to Life, Business | Mexico Insight | Mexico Blogs — Wed, 06 May 2009 18:42:45 +0000

[…] down’ of most of the capital’s commercial outlets and public services came to an end today, as chilangos started to return to their normal activities and routines following the ’swine flu’ […]

Comment on The Banknote Vs The Joker by Blogging about anything else (besides influenza) | ExpMexico.com

Blogging about anything else (besides influenza) | ExpMexico.com — Tue, 05 May 2009 15:47:33 +0000

[…] Foreign Native has some good tips on not getting stuck with the slightly, even vaguely torn bill. […]