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Java Ramble

Posted  May 18, 2012  by  Nydia

Those who love to read newspapers have surely encountered confusing, and sometimes very unintentionally funny headlines.  This is a collection of several I found interesting enough to bring them to La Vida Valle;  send  your take on them, or your personal twist on the following headlines from across the Rio Grande Valley. Please note that [...]

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Community

Dual Language Education

Posted  May 16, 2012  by  Nydia

On May 15th, 2012, the Valley Morning Star’s front page featured an article by Travis M. Whitehead titled Schools adopt dual language program. The article is about the implementation of what is known as the Gomez and Gomez Dual Language Enrichment Model at a couple of Harlingen’s elementary schools. The joy I felt after reading [...]

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Lifestyles

Historic Port Isabel, Texas

Posted  May 12, 2012  by  Nydia

One of the many blessings of living in the Rio Grande Valley is the weather, and April days are adorned with clear blue skies, blooming shrubs, low humidity and temperatures in the mid to upper 70’s. Another blessing is the broad spectrum of choices for outdoor activities; we have the beach, birding centers, an incredible [...]

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For Greater Glory
The Arts

For Greater Glory

Posted  April 27, 2012  by  Nydia

For the very first time in many years, maybe ever, and not without controversy, a movie about a historic event in Mexico has been filmed in English. With an international cast starring Andy Garcia, Peter O’Toole, and Eva Longoria, For Greater Glory was directed by Dean Wright (Lord of the Rings) and produced by Pablo [...]

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Architecture

Mad about Mid Century Modern Homes

Posted  April 22, 2012  by  Nydia

My husband and I are crazy about the architecture from the 50’s and 60’s era, for we love our home designed by Architect John G. York in 1949. It has taken us about 12 years to restore it, and we know this project will continue for as long as we live in this unique home. [...]

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