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01 | 17 | 2011

Alaska Airlines flys to Guadalajara

Alaska AirlinesSacramentans can begin booking Alaska Airlines’ nonstop flights to Guadalajara on Thursday, filling a void left by Mexicana Airlines, which ceased operations Aug. 27.
01 | 17 | 2011

New Nonstop Service

Continental Airlines CabinCHICAGO, Jan. 12, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- United Airlines today announced daily nonstop service between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Guadalajara, Mexico (GDL), beginning May 3, subject to Mexican government approval. This service will be operated by Continental Airlines.

Other News

02 | 01 | 2012

Coca-Cola To Invest Over 1 Billion In Mexico In 2012

coca-colaCoca-Cola Co. (KO) plans to invest more than $1 billion this year in Mexico, a key market for the soft drink maker, as part of a $5 billion, five-year investment plan.
11 | 30 | 2011

Mexico Jumps to Number Six Services Location

Economy in MexicoMexico rose five spots to become the sixth-ranked country worldwide in A.T. Kearney’s 2011 Global Services Location Index, boosted by depreciation in its currency and “increased nearshoring sentiment in the United States.”
11 | 30 | 2011

Despite Myths, Social Security Remains Strong for Next 25 Years

ARRP New MexicoDespite what pundits around the country are saying, Social Security is strong and can pay beneficiaries 100 percent of their benefits for the next 25 years – that’s the message attendees received at a special AARP New Mexico presentation on Social Security – “Is Paying into the Social Security system throwing your money away or helping to secure your future?”
11 | 29 | 2011

Take Short Walks to Live Longer

Talk short walksLooking for a simple way to extend your life? All you have to do is give your body 15 minutes of physical activity a day and you'll win yourself three extra years of life. Pretty amazing, right? A recent study tracked more than 400,000 people for more than 8 years and found that just 15 minutes of light, daily activity, such as walking, makes you physically 3 years younger than your couch-potato friends and cuts your chances of dying from pretty much anything by 14%.
11 | 29 | 2011

Consumer Reports and Pyrex Products

Some glass bakeware unsafeShattered glass: More than 140 new incidents reported - In the past several months, Consumer Reports has obtained 145 new reports of glass bakeware unexpectedly shattering, bringing to more than 300 the number of incidents we’ve reviewed. Among all of those cases, we found 60 reports of injuries, including cuts and burns. The new reports came mostly from readers sending in e-mails about incidents, following our article on glass bakeware in the January 2011 issue of Consumer Reports magazine. We also found an additional 24 reports from the Consumer Product Safety Commission’s new website, www.SaferProducts.gov.
11 | 29 | 2011

Drink this if You Cannot Get to the Gym

Wine is good for you nowWine lovers, rejoice! On those days when you're pressed for time and just can't squeeze in your 30-minute walk (you do take one, yes?), pop open a bottle of vino. A surprising new study has found that resveratrol -- the heart-protecting ingredient found in red wine -- may also help fight the muscle loss associated with too much sitting around.
11 | 29 | 2011

Mexico in Top 10

Mexico in Top 10

Mexico Jumps to Number Six Services Location Worldwide: Mexico rose five spots to become the sixth-ranked country worldwide in A.T. Kearney’s 2011 Global Services Location Index, boosted by depreciation in its currency and “increased nearshoring sentiment in the United States.”

11 | 29 | 2011

Mexico to Focus on Natural Gas

Mexico to Focus on Natural Gas

Mexico is abandoning plans to build 10 nuclear reactors , will focus instead on natural gas-fired electricity plants.

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