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The United Mexican States[9] ( Spanish  Estados Unidos Mexicanos (help·info)), commonly known as Mexico ( English&_160;/'m?ks?ko?/) ( Spanish México (help·info) ['mexiko]), is a federal constitutional republic in North America. It is bordered on the north by the United States; on the south and west by the Pacific Ocean; on the southeast by Guatemala, Belize, and the Caribbean Sea; and on the east by the Gulf of Mexico. [10][11] Covering almost 2 million square kilometres, [12] Mexico is the fifth-largest country in the Americas by total area and the 14th largest independent nation in the world. With an estimated population of 111 million, [13] it is the 11th most populous country. Mexico is a federation comprising thirty-one states and a Federal District, the capital city. In Pre-Columbian Mesoamerica many cultures matured into advanced civilizations such as the Olmec, the Toltec, the Teotihuacan, the Maya and the Aztec before the first contact with Europeans. In 1521, Spain conquered and colonized the territory, which was administered as the viceroyalty of New Spain which would eventually become Mexico as the colony gained independence in 1821. The post-independence period was characterized by economic instability, territorial secession and civil war, including foreign intervention, two empires and two long domestic dictatorships. The latter led to the Mexican Revolution in 1910, which culminated with the promulgation of the 1917 Constitution and the emergence of the country's current political system. Elections held in July 2000 marked the first time that an opposition party won the presidency from the Institutional Revolutionary Party (Spanish Partido Revolucionario Institucional, PRI). As a regional power[14][15] and the only Latin American member of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) since 1994, Mexico is firmly established as an upper middle-income country,[16] considered as a newly industrialized country[17][18][19][20] and has the 11th largest economy in the world by GDP by purchasing power parity, and also the largest GDP per capita in Latin America according to the International Monetary Fund.[21] The economy is strongly linked to those of its North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) partners. Despite being considered an emerging power,[22] the uneven income distribution and the increase in drug-related violence are issues of concern.[23] After New Spain won independence from Spain, it was decided that the new country would be named after its capital, Mexico City, which was founded in 1524 on top of the ancient Aztec capital of México-Tenochtitlan. The name comes from the Nahuatl language, but its meaning is not known. It has been suggested that it is derived from Mextli or Mexihtli, a secret name for the god of war and patron of the Aztecs, Huitzilopochtli, in which case Mexihco means "Place where Mexihtli lives".[24] Another hypothesis suggests that the word Mexihco derives from the metztli ("moon"), xictli ("navel", "center" or "son"), and the suffix -co (place), in which case it means "Place at the center of the moon" or "Place at the center of the Lake Moon", in reference to Lake Texcoco.[25] The system of interconnected lakes, of which Texcoco was at the center, had the form of a rabbit, the same image that the Aztecs saw in the moon. Tenochtitlan was located at the center (or navel) of the lake (or rabbit/moon).[25] Still another hypothesis suggests that it is derived from Mectli, the goddess of maguey.
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1. NM agency warns of health care services cuts
November 06, 2009
Health care services for the needy may be sharply reduced if New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson signs a budget-cutting measure approved by the Legislature, the administration said Tuesday.
Lawmakers ordered spending cuts of 7.6 percent for agencies under the governor's control as part of a plan to help plug a $650 million revenue shortfall. The cuts were approved during a special legislative session that ended last week.
The Human Services Department said its budget cuts could mean a loss of almost $38 million in state money and $115 million in federal dollars that match state spending.... (read more)
Author: Health Insurance
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2. N.M. Legislative leaders lukewarm on health care opt-out
November 06, 2009
U.S. Sen. Majority Leader Harry Reid said Monday health care reform legislation scheduled for the U.S. Senate floor in coming weeks would contain a public health care option with an opt-out clause for states.
How states opt in or out ? whether by the Legislature or the governor, or some kind of combination of the two ? remains unclear.
But what seemed clear Tuesday is that a public health care option wouldn?t be a slam dunk in New Mexico if the decision fell to state lawmakers.
?I?m not a fan of public option. If you look at our public programs, they tend to cover fewer... (read more)
Author: Health Insurance
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3. Getting Your Lapband Surgery in Mexico
November 06, 2009
Obesity is a condition that many people experience, to varying degrees. In this past century, awareness of obesity, as with other issues that grew with mass media, has become so ubiquitous. You would think that with all the talk about it, that people would have found a solution to it a long time ago. Yet many are still unaware of how to treat their condition. There are so many different treatments in the market. Among them, ‘liposuction’ and ‘cosmetic surgery’ have become household terms, and are sought out by those who can afford these operations. Another option, not as commonly known but non... (read more)
Author: baird collins
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4. Lap Band Surgery in Mexico - A Safe Option
November 06, 2009
It is understandable for you to be nervous about going through lap band surgery. The thought of being operated on and having your stomach adjusted accordingly, for the sake of losing weight, plus the expenses in doing so, may be a little bit scary. It is of some comfort, however, to know the low risk of lap band surgery, and the enormous benefits it could give. It is also helpful to find out the care you will be provided, whether you have lap band surgery in Mexico, where many professional surgeons are, or right here at home. Why Mexico? First of all, there is a burgeoning health industry acr... (read more)
Author: bairdstewrt ewrt
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5. A Guide to Getting Mini Gastric Bypass
November 06, 2009
Among the solutions to morbid obesity out there, one that is gaining a lot of prominence, and with good reason, is the mini gastric bypass. It is a fairly simple procedure, which probably accounts for the ‘mini’ in its name. It is also considered to be a faster as well as more effective than other similar operations such as the roux en y bypass and the laparoscopic band surgery, or lap band surgery. The success of mini gastric bypass is precisely its simplicity. Basically, it is done by reducing the stomach area to about 10% of its original size, and the small intestine is likewise shortened,... (read more)
Author: baird howard
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6. NM DOH weekly H1N1 update
November 06, 2009
The number of New Mexicans seeking health care remains high for this time of the year although the percentage of people displaying flu symptoms has dropped, according to the New Mexico Department of Health, which also reported five deaths from H1N1 over the past week.
New Mexico Department of Health H1N1 Weekly Update: Oct. 28, 2009
Influenza-Like Illness
Visits to healthcare providers for influenza-like illness dropped significantly this week to approximately 11 percent from approximately 20 percent last week. Even with the significant drop, visits to healthcare providers ar... (read more)
Author: Health Insurance
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7. Nuclear Power Plant Planned to Open in New Mexico
November 05, 2009
Federal lawmakers patted themselves on the back, last Friday, in a joint bi-partisan news release issued by three New Mexico politicians: U.S. Senators Pete Domenici and Jeff Bingaman, and U.S. Congressman Steve Pearce. Their celebratory remarks were meant to remind voters why the politicians were in Washington - to bring their state new jobs for at least some of New Mexico's voters. While the chorus of praise revolved around creating new jobs and bringing millions of dollars into the state's economy, is there more behind this story, which has not yet been told?
For Senator Domenici, this... (read more)
Author: Dillon Norris
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8. Trends of the Healthcare Industry
November 05, 2009
The healthcare industry may be showing an upward growth in countries across the world but several areas are still not being taken care of that will enhance the provision of health care to the common people. Almost 1/5th of the worldwide sale of healthcare is comprised by countries like Russia, Mexico, India, Indonesia, China and Turkey. It was in the 1990s that the heath care cost started increasing. The 42 million mark was attained by Americans who did not have any health insurance or health care coverage. In the years to come, it is being predicted that considerable stress will be impo... (read more)
Author: Kevin Long
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9. Investments Playa Del Carmen is surely a profitable deal
November 05, 2009
Playa Del Carmen is considered as one of the chief destinations that are preferred by tourists as a great holiday place. The natural beauty and splendor of the city is enough to drive people crazy and this is why most of the people like to visit Playa Del Carmen for vacations. This beautiful city of Mexico is surrounded with eye-catching places such as Riviera Maya, one of the famous destinations across the world. Due to this, the real estate in Playa Del Carmen is growing at a fast pace. Besides this, it is preferred as a good place to make investments.
This lively city of Playa Del Carm... (read more)
Author: Shipra Kaul
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10. Historic Mexico
November 04, 2009
No list of the historic places to visit in Mexico would be worth a tamale without Mexico City-Ciudad de Mexico, the nation's capital known as Distrito Federal-as it was originally built in 1325 by the Aztecs. Known as Tenochtitlan, it was nearly destroyed in the Spanish siege of 1521. Subsequently rebuilt according to Spanish urban design and standards, it got its modern name in 1585.
City of kings and conquerors the golden Angel of Independence is arguably the most famous icon in Mexico City. It is located on the broad and elegant Paseo de la Reforma, which was modeled on the Champs-ely... (read more)
Author: Robert Bell
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11. Advertising Tulum Houses for Sale
November 05, 2009
After visiting Tulum for many times, as a couple we decided to buy our very own house in this prestige place. Located just 78 miles south of Cancun or two hours away from Cancun, the small town is a tranquil haven of magical beauty. Tulum is one of Mexico’s most popular destinations on the Yucatan Peninsula. It has a famous archeological site on this stretch of Mexico’s coastline, the Mayan ruins. In ancient times, the Mayan developed a holy inner city that ascended high above the majestic crystal blue seaside of the Carribean and was protected by 3 enormous walls and a steep cliff. Its ruins ... (read more)
Author: VENUS FERN
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12. The Best of Mexico Beachfront is Getting Better; Expansion of Beaches in Cancun Real Estate Area Be
November 05, 2009
One of key attractions of Cancun Real Estate is, of course, living right next to some of the world's most beautiful beaches, with their famous soft white sand and turquoise blue water. This top Mexico Beachfront real estate destination is about to get even better beaches; the government is currently investing large amounts to re-build Cancun's beaches, restoring some areas that have been washed away somewhat, and overall widening the beaches to make them more comfortable, adding more usable space to the beaches. While the plans for restoration have been in the news for a while, the exciting ... (read more)
Author: Thomas Lloyd
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13. Mexico Beachfront at Its Best - Puerto Vallarta Real Estate Offers Certified Clean Beaches
November 05, 2009
If you are considering buying a luxury condo or a dream home on the Mexico Beachfront, Puerto Vallarta Real estate provides one of the best options available. Besides the luxurious condos or beautiful villas available with a fantastic view of the ocean and the Sierra Madre Mountains, we must remember one of the key reasons why we are choosing to buy real estate in Mexico; the beaches. Puerto Vallarta's beaches are among the best, and besides the natural beauty, the municipal and state governments are constantly making an effort not only to keep them clean and safe, to make sure that they me... (read more)
Author: Thomas Lloyd
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14. Tulum Beach House Turns Hip
November 05, 2009
It is difficult to write about one’s own hometown objectively when you only have superlatives to describe it. Tulum is located at the southern end of Riviera Maya in Mexico. It is one of the most visited of all Mayan ruins because of its location where it's the only major Mayan ruin to be found along Mexico’s Caribbean coastline. In Maya, Tulum means "Wall", named after the city itself which was surrounded with walls, one of the very few the ancients ever built.
Tulum beach house in Mexico is a perfect destination for a laid back vacation. Just from its look, it’s certainly not your typi... (read more)
Author: VENUS FERN
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15. Real Estate Playa Del Carmen has topped the charts of investments
November 05, 2009
Playa Del Carmen is recognized as one of the most famous tourist destinations. The demand of real estate is also booming due to the high quality life. The beautiful city of Mexico, Playa Del Carmen offers the wonderful and azure beaches. The major reasons as to why Cancun offers its potential buyers ocean front luxurious apartments, beaches as well as advanced infrastructure is because of the consistency and reputation that Playa Del Carmen holds in relation to tourism.
Though, the tourism in Playa Del Carmen is growing while the real estate is moving slow. In summer, the tourism show... (read more)
Author: Shipra Kaul
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16. Homosexuality - What You Think
November 05, 2009
Homosexuality is running ramped in Mexico and this is causing tremendous problems for the United States as well. As AIDS increases in Mexico it will end up here in the United States and run thru our heterosexual Hispanic Populations and gay male populations and this could increase the number of HIV cases by hundreds of thousands per year.
We cannot afford to allow illegal aliens or illegal immigrants to come over our borders until they can be checked for AIDS or HIV and while we are at it we should probably also check for other diseases. For instance no one with TB or Hepatitis should be... (read more)
Author: carol jackson
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17. Lake Chapala Real Estate; Safety and Security at its Best
November 05, 2009
Anyone who is thinking of buying a second home or Retiring in Mexico will want to know about the safety of the community where they are buying - and rightly so. For that reason, people thinking of buying Lake Chapala Real Estate will be happy to know that the towns of Chapala and Ajijic are among the safest that could exist.
Many American and Canadian families own real estate in Ajijic and Chapala; safety for their children could hardly be less of a worry. Most residents, Mexican and non-Mexican alike, let their children play freely outside. The towns have a very strong sense of com... (read more)
Author: Thomas Lloyd
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18. Playa del Carmen Real Estate Benefits from a Beautiful Natural Setting, and a Government and Hotel
November 05, 2009
Playa del Carmen Real Estate offers as one of many benefits not only to the most beautiful beaches in the world, but also proximity to some of the most beautiful natural areas to be found, such as a the Sian Ka'an biosphere preserve - a UNESCO World Heritage Site - and the cenotes, which are access points to an underground pool and river system, where visitors and residents alike enjoy swimming and snorkelling. Many real estate developments near Playa del Carmen have also included the natural setting in their design to improve both visual and recreational value of the area. For this reason, t... (read more)
Author: Thomas Lloyd
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19. Mexico real estate to continue benefiting from investment while President cuts back government spen
November 05, 2009
While the President of Mexico, Felipe Calderon, has guaranteed that Mexico Real Estate will continue to see the benefits of what he has called “the presidency of infrastructure,” the President is also showing his commitment to responsible spending by cutting the expenses of the federal government. Those investing in Mexico real estate can be confident that the current government will continue to invest in and seek private investment for the tourism industry that has helped make the key real estate destinations in Mexico viable for non-Mexican investors.
Along side of this commitment to i... (read more)
Author: Thomas Lloyd
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20. The Mazatlan Aquarium - a worthwhile visit for tourists and Mazatlan real estate buyers
November 05, 2009
In addition to events and activities for all tastes, Mazatlan Real Estate offers many sites of interest to home owners and potential buyers. One of these sites is the Mazatlan Aquarium. The Aquarium includes 33 different species of fish from the ocean near this region. The aquarium is the largest in Latin America, boasting more than 300 species of various kinds of ocean wildlife, including sharks and several rare and unusual fish; there are also a large number of nature exhibitions, including a bird show.
In addition to the ocean fish tank, some of the favorite attractions are the compl... (read more)
Author: Thomas Lloyd
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21. The Cozumel Real Estate industry Listens Anxiously to Tourism Secretary's Announcement
November 05, 2009
The Federal Secretary of Tourism, Rodolfo Elizondo, is to announce the quantity of money that has been ear marked for the Quintana Roo Marketing budget For the past 2 weeks, this budget has been kept secret since the federal authorities had not decided the complete amount to be injected into the injured tourist industries.Along with the decrease of tourism various other external factors in 2009 have been hammering away at the demand for properties south of the border which has been putting downward pressures on the Mexico Real Estate market specifically those within the popular tourist regions... (read more)
Author: Thomas Lloyd
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22. Caribbean Spa Holidays Offer the Very Best in Luxury Rest and Relaxation
November 03, 2009
Characterised by its abundance of sapphire-tinted waters, shimmering white sandy beaches and tangle of lush jungle, the Caribbean includes all the ingredients required to create the ultimate tropical dream. Set to the southeast of the Gulf of Mexico and North America, this paradise consists of more than 7000 islands, islets, reefs and cays. Having been classified as a biodiversity hotspot by Conservation International, there's a plethora of exotic bird and animal life to discover, as well as a stunning selection of diverse landscapes to explore. In fact, ranging from rugged mountains and t... (read more)
Author: Daniel Collins
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23. Why Choose Puerto Penasco in Mexico?
November 03, 2009
Puerto Penasco, Sonora also known as Rocky Point, Mexico, has unique qualities that make it a desirable spot to live.Whether you are retiring or looking for a change in space in your life, Puerto Penasco should be your list. It has the best of both worlds: The US and Mexico. For US mail, open a PO Box in Lukeville and a private service can deliver your mail to Puerto Penasco. Shop online, through U.S. catalogs (further south this isn't possible). You need no special permit for your vehicle in this free zone, just purchase Mexican insurance, park your car mainly in Mexico, and your insurance be... (read more)
Author: Aniruddha Badola
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24. It Was in His Blood
November 03, 2009
Carlos closed his eyes and could see them as if he were sitting in their kitchens. He watched with anticipation as they patted the tortillas between their experienced hands. He could already smell and taste those wonderful corn patties as they cooked on the outdoor clay oven. As they cooked, their voices blended together in his memory as he heard lively tales of Mexico’s and family heroes.
He didn’t know which was better – eating his grandmothers’ spicy, flavorful meals and their handmade tortillas, or listening to their colorful stories. Both fed, nurtured and satisfied him.
Carlo... (read more)
Author: Fireflies Team
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25. Belize Basic Information
November 03, 2009
Belize, Central America Belize lies on the eastern coastline of Central America, bordered on the north by Mexico, on the west and south by Guatemala, and on the east by the Caribbean Sea. Its size is aproximately 8,867 square miles. The mainland is approximately 174 miles long (north-south) and up to 68 miles wide (west-east). A total boundary length of 316 miles. Belize also includes 200 plus cayes (islands), ranging in size from a few hundred feet to 25 miles long and 4 miles wide; most of which are located inside the 185 mile long live coral Belize Reef. Belize became indepedent in... (read more)
Author: Alex Canalez
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