Category: Musings
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From Lemons to Life-or-Death: Ex-Soldier’s Wild Ride in Cartel Country!
Hey there, San Miguel! You know, sometimes life throws curveballs that are just downright wild. Take this story about Orlando Paniagua, a 45-year-old Colombian ex-soldier who ended up in Mexico with a job offer that sounded too good to be true – “guarding lemons.” Yeah, you heard me right! So, picture this: Orlando hauls it…
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Wake Up Call: Are Critics Snoozing on Democracy While Polarization Gets Cozy?
Hey there, folks! Hope you’re sipping your coffee and enjoying the sunshine. Today, we’re diving into some heavy topics that deal with power dynamics in Mexico, particularly during the presidency of Claudia Sheinbaum. It seems like during the early days of Sheinbaum’s administration, the atmosphere was a little less combative. Writers and critics breathed a…
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Elmo’s X Account Hacked: Fuzzy Friend Catches a Not-So-Fun Digital Lapse!
Hey there, friends! So, it looks like even Elmo isn’t safe from the claws of the internet’s bad guys. Yeah, you heard that right. Over the weekend, the beloved Sesame Street character had his X account hacked, and let me tell you, things got pretty ugly fast. Sesame Workshop released a statement confirming that a…
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Fyre Festival Resurrected? New Owner Thinks He Can Pull Off a Second Act!
Hey San Miguel! Have you heard the latest about the infamous Fyre Festival? Well, it seems that the saga of this winding tale of failed music festivals has taken yet another unexpected turn. In case you don’t remember, the Fyre Festival was supposed to be the ultimate luxury music festival back in 2017, where attendees…
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Forget the Rules! How Art and the Beat Generation Shattered the American Dream
Hey there, friends! Let’s dive into some intriguing thoughts about art, literature, and living life like there’s no tomorrow. Rodrigo Estrada Hernández wrote a compelling piece, reminding us about the rebellious spirit of art movements that emerged after World War II. We’ll explore the wild world of Abstract Expressionism and the Beat Generation, two creative…
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Bridging Divides: A Professor’s Journey to Connect with Everyday Americans
Hey there, San Miguel readers! Today, we’ve got a fascinating story that takes us deep into the heart of America, where one anthropologist went on a quest to bridge the divides of a country that sometimes feels like it’s got more walls than just those around your average house. Anand Pandian, a professor at Johns…
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Choc-full of History: Celebrating World Chocolate Day and Cocoa’s Sweet Legacy!
Hey there, chocolate lovers! Did you know there’s a special holiday just for cocoa? That’s right, every July 7th, we get to celebrate World Chocolate Day, and this year, it’s got a lot to unpack beyond just munching on your favorite treat. Cocoa, the base of our beloved chocolate bars, has a rich history that…
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Gen Z: Trading Activism for Conservatism?
Hey there, folks! Let’s chat about something that might surprise you – the ideological shifts happening with Generation Z. You might think that this bunch—those born between 1997 and 2012—are all about progressive ideals and activism. Well, hold up! It seems they’re starting to lean a bit more conservative than we expected, and the implications…
