Dorothy Bell gives an on demand impromptu English language lesson to young Turkish girls visiting the Blue Mosque in Istanbul
Mom Edith, son Fernando Father Benjamin II, son Benj
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What does an artist, a creative chef, a contemporary musician, and an astute businessman have in common? Each individual in the Loza Frias family has impressive talents that are unified by a shared desire to make their family restaurants a unique, enjoyable dining experience for the Riviera Nayarit community. “My goal has always been to treat the customer as a friend, to provide a different type of menu” explains the gregarious patriarch, Benjamin Loza Navarro II. With more than 20 years experience operating Benjas & Tacos, Benjamin has perfected both the intriguing menu and quirky ambience that makes dining there so pleasurable. What really sets Benjas apart from other eating establishments is the vibrant personalities of the owners: they love what they do- it is not just a business to the family, it is a calling.
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Presidents Bush and Calderon Participate in Launch of
Pathways to Prosperity Program
Mexico City, September 24, 2008 - “This morning, Presidents Bush, Calderon, and the leaders of 10 other Central and South American countries with which the United States has free trade agreements met on the margins of the United Nations General Assembly and jointly announced the “Pathways to Prosperity in the Americas” initiative. Pathways’ goal is to expand the benefits of free trade to small businesses, farmers and all our citizens by creating regional structures to support and facilitate trade among our countries.
“Free trade and open investment have been a positive story for the U.S. and Mexico -- under NAFTA our gross domestic product has grown 50%, Mexico has seen 46% growth, and we now trade over a billion dollars a day in goods and services. Pathways will not only expand opportunities for individuals to participate in this great growth, it will enhance cooperation on regional economic development plans and improve coordination on environmental and labor standards. In addition, it will provide opportunities to engage the private sector and civil society in advancing these goals.
“Pathways will complement other regional cooperation projects, both those in which the U.S. is involved and those being developed by our friends throughout the region. Freer trade is an important catalyst for sustained economic growth and poverty reduction. Pathways will further reduce barriers to trade and promote awareness of international trade opportunities among the region’s entrepreneurs.”
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