Publisher's Message - 1,500 Subscribers - This week, we reached a milestone of having 1,500 subscribers to The Baja Western Onion. We would like to welcome all our new subscribers and thank everyone for their support. Each month, we incur real, out-of-pocket expenses for the operation of the Baja Western Onion. In addition to the several hours of work to edit and publish each issue, we also have to pay real money for:
- Hosting Fees for the Baja Western Onion web site.
- Software and Programming Services to keep the web site working and up to date.
- Newsletter Service Provider subscriber management, hosting and distribution fees for sending the Baja Western Onion.
As our recent Donation Drive draws to a close this month, we're happy to report that we have been able to recover a substantial portion of our out-of-pocket expenses thus far, thanks to your generosity. As a result, we'll be looking to expand our services this year to include a searchable database of back issues and articles. This should make it easier to find the information you need, and many of you have expressed an interest in this added service.
This will take some time and programming costs for us to implement. In the meantime, you can browse a portion of our articles from back issues here at "The Best of The Onion:
www.bajawesternonion.com/best-of-the-bwo.aspOnce again, on behalf of all of us at BWO, thank you again for your interest in, and support of, the Baja Western Onion.
NOAA Predicts A Below Normal Eastern Pacific Hurricane Season
www.noaanews.noaa.gov/stories2008/20080522_pacifichurricaneoutlook.html- Baja Western Onion
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Giant Squid - Can anyone explain the phenomenon of dozens of giant squid being thrown onto the beach from La Cachorra to Punto Lobos on the overnight tide of June 22nd. Squid were at least 3 or 4 feet long, too heavy for me to drag let alone lift. One friend said he thought they were by-catch thrown overboard from an offshore fishing vessel. Has anyone seen this before, and is there an explanation? There were also many small fish on the beach. Photo available. - Nicola Newton, cortesnic[-at-]hotmail.com, 250 9232384, Todos Santos
Mail To U.S. - I have two envelopes with stamps that I need to send to the U.S. to be mailed. Anyone flying up any time soon that could take them? Many thanks. - Maryann, Maryann[-at-]bajawesternonion.com, 145-0791, Todos Santos
Mining The Foothills - This link may interest your readers:
http://www.vistagold.com/press/downloads/Paredones%20Equipment%20Purchase%20April%2017%202008%20-%20Final.pdfIt leads to the website for Vista Gold Corp., a company that is planning to re-open the gold mine 20 km northeast of Todos Santos, in what Baja maps identify as the "zone of mines" in the foothills of the Sierra de la Laguna. - Jack Danylchuk, jdanylchuk[-at-]hotmail.com, 780 852-4888
RE: No Telcel 500 Peso Cards? - The official story is that some TelCel employee stole several hundred code numbers for the 500 peso denomination and TelCel just blocked that option completely, both online and in cards. Temporarily, they say. There are no Telcel 500 peso cards in Cabo or anywhere. - David Flores, david[-at-]gringogazette.com, www.gringogazette.com, 6241435750, Cabo San Lucas
Fuel Shortage Updates
Hi, I live in Rosarito, there is no shortage of gas now, it was very briefly and mostly was diesel. Is a good deal to buy it here, do. I do not see many people coming from US to buy gas due to the long lines going back, is mostly people that live in Mexico and work in US. - Juan Villsenor
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I just drove up 10 days ago and had no problem. filled up every chance I had and again in Ensenada. But I don’t burn diesel. Will be driving back down on Saturday and will let you know. I plan to fill up in Rosarito. Ina Yank
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I just drove from the States to TS, all gas stations along the road were open and had plenty of Gas, both, Magna and Premium. It has been a shortage of diesel fuel only but all those stations have been supplied a couple of days ago. There were no lines at any gas station either in TJ, Ensenada, etc. - Miguel
TelCel E-mail Scam And Sites - We were recently alerted to an E mail scam pretending to come from TelCel. The ad links to a "hacked" web site where some criminal has put up a Phishing page to try and steal credit card numbers and other personal information. Here is the hacked site:
artefacty.nuxit.netHere is the criminal's Phishing page on the hacked site:
http://artefacty.nuxit.net/veilleurs//jscripts/folder_rte_files/INFO/Mexico/TELCEL_RECARGAS/How to Spot Criminal Phishing Sites:
- Alan, alan[-at-]baja1.com, Todos Santos
- Always check the first portion of the site's "HTTP://" address. Ignore all the other deceptive info in the link that is intended to make it look like the site is authentic: (example: "/Mexico/TELCEL_RECARGAS/"). In this case, the fake/hacked web site is actually at "http://artefacty.nuxit.net" and not http://www.telcel.com.
- Notice when the link in your browser starts with "HTTP" and not "HTTPS." The "S" in "HTTPS" tells you are on a secure server, and this is normally used whenever you are sending personal data over the Internet. Criminals usually don't try to use secure servers because they must reveal their true identity in order to get access to a secure server. You can verify that your browser is operating in a secure environment because the "lock" icon along the bottom right edge of your browser will change to a "locked" position as indicated by one of the icons below:
For Internet Explorer and Mozilla Firefox:
For Netscape Navigator:- Never trust ANYTHING you receive by E-mail that asks you to click on a link or enter personal data, regardless of who the apparent Sender is. The Sender's identity can easily be forged to make it look like it's coming from someone else.
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Seeking to Caravan Down The Baja (Courtesy, Baja Pony Express) - Anyone heading down the Baja next week> I would appreciate following along. I am a seasoned Baja driver but I am traveling alone with a trailer load and feel it is in my best interest to tag along with other seasoned drivers. Please contact me in the States at 858-361-0753 or email me retyer[-at-]aol.com - Thanks, CW.
Need Ride To SJC Airport On July 1 - I need a ride to SJC airport on July 1 early morning from Todos Santos for a flight leaving at 12:55 - Maria Beatriz Castro Dom�nguez, bc[-at-]guiasdelapatagonia.cl, 44-612-1518892, Todos Santos
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Dinner And A Movie Night At Buena Vida - This Tuesday we are inviting all the women in town to join us for a girls night at the movies. We will be showing Pedro Almodovar's "Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown". It is a funny movie about Pepa, who's just been dumped by the love of her life, Ivan. What's more, Pepa's girlfriend Candela is involved with a terrorist; Ivan's crazed wife arrives with loaded guns; and Ivan is about to get on a plane that Candela's boyfriend plans to hijack. It's enough to drive any woman to a nervous breakdown or beyond. We will be serving Gazpacho, made by the fabulous Jenny, a few tapas and a two for one Sangria special to calm those nerves. The "dinner" will start around 6:30 and the movie will start around 7:30. So leave those guys at home with the dogs and/or the kids and come have fun with us!!! - Jessie Rutowski, jessierutowski[-at-]hotmail.com, 6121343100, Todos Santos
Private Chef In Cabo - Have your gourmet dinner prepared for you in your villa or vacation home for a most incredible evening, brunch or cocktail party! Excellent experience, and references available. - Diana, di4cabo[-at-]yahoo.com, 6241059024, Cabo San Lucas
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Samantha Rae In Concert July 5th 7:30 At The Kiosko La Paz - Samantha Rae appears in concert the 5th of july at the Kiosko on the Malecon in La Paz at 7:30 PM. Samantha has put together a show with local talent and dancers it is not to be missed Her CD's will be on sale the proceeds benefit the Centro Mujeres of La Paz and Baja Dogs.
Samantha has lived in La Paz for 20 years and began her singing career in La Paz she last year finished 8 out of 60,000 contestants in Latin American Idol she has sung back up for Yahir and for Alejandra Guzman she is currently working with producer Ravi Sardina in Los Angeles on a new album of her own songs She will sing at the concert one of her songs she wrote for our own olympic swimmer the opening show was a great success last evening at Costa Baja Resort and will be re presented on the 5th of July don't miss it IT'S FREE - Sidne Byars Herrero, sidnebyars[-at-]hotmail.com, 612 125 9599
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Samantha's web site is at: http://www.myspace.com/samantharaebyars - Editor
Tuesday Open Mike Night at The Sandbar - Starting this next Tuesday, July 1st, Alan Thompson and Eddie Tibbals will be hosting the Open Mike Night at the Sandbar in Pescadero from 8 PM on. We'll supply a small PA with two mikes, and a couple of guitar amps. Please bring your own ax or voice, and be ready for an evening of fun and a variety of music!
We'd like to hear beforehand from any musicians or groups who want to jam so we can better plan the time available for everyone to play. Please call or send e mail to alan[-at-]baja1.com, 612 117.0484, Todos Santos
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Two Little Girls Rescued From Punto Lobos - These are a couple of beautiful little sweethearts recently rescued by Isabel Jauregui from the Fishermen's beach where someone abandoned them. "Greta" (right) is a little bob-tailed, Terrier mix. She is full of life and just loves people. She is a little "low rider" and will most likely stay small. "Hansa" (left) is a cute little Shepherd mix, energetic and friendly. She will probably grow into a medium-sized little girl.
Both little girls are in good health, have been wormed, and have had their first round of puppy shots. We will arrange for spaying when they are old enough. These two little girls will both make great household companions. They can be seen at my house in Las Brisas. - Alan, Alan[-at-]Baja1.com, 612 117 0484, Todos Santos
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Tomato Plants For Sale - Nine varieties in 12/16oz cups, average 12 in. high, ready for your garden. BestBoy, Delicious, BigBoy, Super Beefsteak, Beefsteak, Green Zebra, Purple Plum, Marmande, and Aunt Ruby. Never sprayed. 30p each. - Scott Cole, Scott[-at-]lgcc.com, Pescadero
20 Ft. Skipjack For Sale - 20 FT. SKIPJACK - Deal of the Century!!! Bought a new boat - this one is lonely and needs a loving new home. Every bell and whistle available - outriggers, bimini top, radar/depth finder, VHF radio, 50-gallon gas capacity, stereo w/ CD player and amps, custom tackle center, salt water washdown, cuddy cabin. All this plus a Trail Right double axle trailer - what more could you ask for! Asking $10K coconuts - bring any reasonable offer.May come with hubby if not sold soon. Call or email -Janel Faraci, janel91436[-at-]aol.com, 624.137.0686, Los Barriles
Palapa Leaves For Sale - Top quality palapa leaves for sale by the carga. Call cell 612 133-6407 - Raul, 612 104-7082
Stringari Skiff - 1990 STRINGARI 19 foot fishing boat with T top. Stringari Skiffs are made in San Diego and have a very good reputation. Almost new 3 liter 4 cylinder Volvo motor and out drive. Two new batteries, new starter and alternator. Live bait well and radio. Only 8,000 clams. Runs perfectly on very little gas and catches lots of fish. Located in Los Barriles. If you call after 7/10/08, please call US 530 541 7688. - Victor Maus, victormaus[-at-]yahoo.com, 624 142 8035, Los Barriles
Selling - I have some coffee shop furniture that I want to sell: Tables, chairs and other things. If you�re interested please contact me, my name is . Eloisa Perez, bruja_iv[-at-]yahoo.com.mx6, 6121425612
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5x8 Big Tex Trailer For Sale - Almost new 5X8 Big Tex trailer for sale. I bought it new in Sonoma county and towed it down to El Sargento. Short sides and pull down ramp. Right now it is enclosed. Has brake lights and all the security locks, etc. Paid $2200+. Want $1500. Laura 612 114-1061 maluhia3[-at-]hotmail.com - Laura Straight, maluhia3[-at-]hotmail.com, 114-0361, Baja California Sur
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RV Space Needed - Looking for an RV space in or near Cabo with hook ups and some shade for long term rental or through summer starting July 1st. - Kaia Porter, kaiapapaya11[-at-]hotmail.com, 044 624 122 5465, Cabo San Lucas
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Amazing Opportunity - Great front lot about 1500 mt2 surrounded by the Buena Fortuna Botanical Garden, available for alternative clinic center or alternative school(with prearranged access to Botanical garden areas), electricity and water. Are you interested or you know someone who might be interested? Please contact us ASAP. Open to negotiate - Kitzia Howearth, 624 1683225, 624 1683225, La Ribera
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Work Wanted: Todos Santos And Pescadero - I am a hard working, honest and responsible man from Todos Santos. I am married with 3 young daughters. I am available to do work for you. I speak and understand English. I have many American/Canadian friends and clients. I can provide these services - real estate sales, house security and property management, trash collection and hauling, general handyman jobs, and assistance in facilitating various bill payments with Mexican businesses and organizations. References can be provided upon request. You can reach me by email or phone. - Victor Sossa, lacio31[-at-]hotmail.com, 001-52-612-135-4870
Need A Carpenter? - Rogelio Rojas did the carpentry for our house. We were pleased with his work, timeliness and reasonable prices. He is based in la Paz, but can come and set up his work area in your site. 612-140-2489 - Gloria Ruenitz, gruenitz10[-at-]yahoo.com, 612-118-3683
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