By: B. Miller, The San Diego Union Tribune MEXICO CITY – Forget the fact that the San Diego Padres and Houston Astros reside in different leagues. The teams are developing a healthy rivalry – south of the border, at least – and Padres Manager Andy Green displayed some smile-inducing gamesmanship in …

By: D. Cachon Baja California – the peninsula in northwestern Mexico that separates the Pacific Ocean from the Gulf of California – is a vivid example of the incredible cultural mix that makes up Mexican cuisine. Wine, olives and olive oil mix with Chinese dishes, seafood, and garden produce. Together with margaritas, clamatos and beer, they make dinner a …

PRESS RELEASE: The first ribbon was cut for the Imperial Valley College Military and Veteran Success Center in a brief ceremony Feb. 24, 2016, at the recently opened center. After an introduction by Sergio Lopez, the college’s interim dean of student affairs, IVC Board of Trustees President Jerry Hart did …

Did you know that only 1% of the world’s whole water supply is fresh water and accessible for direct human uses? Isn’t that something to worry about? If you’ve ever been on social media, you might have noticed that there seems to be a “day” for everything – Friends Day, World Nutella …

Entrepreneur Richard Branson launched Virgin Records in 1973. Today Virgin Group holds more than 200 companies in more than 30 countries. Synopsis Born on July 18, 1950, in Surrey, England, Richard Branson struggled in school and dropped out at age 16—a decision that ultimately lead to the creation of Virgin …

By: Kimberly Hernandez Hello! My name is Kimberly Hernandez, I’m happily married and mother to three kids, the eldest is 12 years and the others are 2 and 1 year old. After the last baby was born, I realized my clothes weren’t fitting anymore and when I looked at myself …

By: Derek Doepker A few years ago, if you would have told me I’d be a writer, I would have called you crazy.  Never would I imagine writing books, much less publishing bestselling books, would be my future calling.  But today, I can’t imagine anything else. In 2011, I arrived in …

By: Travel Zoo If this is your first time traveling abroad, or maybe you just need a refresher here’s a list of 20 tips you should do or bring before your trip. Security & Health Check-in with your doctor and insurance carrier.Double check and make sure that you have all …

By: Javier Sánchez Valenzuela Mail: javier@elsume.com     “Tonight, a minute after twelve, a new nation will be born. The drinking devil is writing his will. An Era of new ideas and clean manners starts. The ghettos will soon be part of the past. All jails and prisons will be empty; we’ll transform …

By: Smart Parenting “What do you say?” is a common phrase said by parents like myself whenever our children are given something. In our family, once our kids reach the age when they are able to learn baby signs, we teach them how to say/sign “thank you,” among other things. When …