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VallartaToday.com Welcomes Cilantro’s |
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Thursday, May 15th, 2008 |
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VallartaToday.com proudly welcomes Cilantro’s Restaurant as a new client on our website. Please try the excellent food and service at one of Puerto Vallarta’s best restaurants in air conditioned comfort.
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Cultural News |
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Sunday, May 11th, 2008 |
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Submitted by María José Zorrilla, Presidenta Pro-Biblioteca de Vallarta A.C.
The Stuttgart Chamber Orchestra, one of the best chamber music orchestras in the world will perform in a concert at the Sheraton Hotel May 15th at 8:30 p.m. Tickets are $150 and are available at the Belmar Hotel on Insurgentes or Library Mango.
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Innovative Real Estate Program |
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Friday, May 9th, 2008 |
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It Pays To Be A Smart Shopper
One of the Puerto Vallarta’s most progressive real estate companies, Pacific Real Estate, has introduced a new and innovative program designed for people who are looking for property to purchase in our area. The new program is titled “Show and Stay”... |
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Mother's Day in Mexico |
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Sunday, May 4th, 2008 |
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In Mexico, Mother’s Day is celebrated on May 10 every year as opposed to the Mother’s Day in USA which falls on the second Sunday of May (this year, May 11). Mother’s Day in Mexico is celebrated in a colorful fashion. Children honor their mothers and thank them for their efforts in bringing them up and according to custom in Mexico, sons and daughters visit their mother’s house on the eve of Mothers Day on May 9.
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Getting a Mexican Driver's License |
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Sunday, May 4th, 2008 |
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By Wendy Wilson
Living a life in a foreign country does have its challenges. Recently, I realized that my California driver’s license was about to expire, and, due to a new law to presumably protect the world from my terrorism, I had to physically show up at the DMV to renew it. What is an ex-pat to do? Spend mucho dinero to get to the nearest California airport (San Diego), spend a night or two in a motel, rent a car, dine out, etc., or get a Mexican license? The best option became instantly clear. And so, as with my new visa status that brings me as close to being a Mexican as an American citizen can be and still collect social security, I chose to become even more Mexicanized.
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HOW TO CREATE A PLAYGROUND IN FOUR DAYS |
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Friday, May 2nd, 2008 |
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Part I of 2 Parts
You know the old saying “The impossible we do at once – miracles take a little longer”? The Navy League of Puerto Vallarta got close to achieving a miracle this past week. The creation of a children’s playground in a rural village from start to finish in four working days!
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Second Annual Kiwanis One Day |
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Friday, May 2nd, 2008 |
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When Kiwanis–family members are called upon for a day of service, it's amazing what they can accomplish.
In Curacao, Netherlands Antilles, Kiwanians spent many hours in the hot sun painting a school for the second annual Kiwanis One Day held Saturday, April 5, 2008. In Jamaica, more than 600 people attended the Mini Expo and Speakers' Forum to bring global and national climate change to center stage. |
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FRIENDS OF VALLARTA BOTANICAL GARDEN |
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Monday, April 28th, 2008 |
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Donations made to the "Friends of Vallarta Botanical Gardens" are tax deductible in the United States to the extent the IRS tax laws allow. Friends of Vallarta Botanical Gardens, A.C. is a 501(c) (3) charitable trust.
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A DUEL IN THE SUN…….. |
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Monday, April 28th, 2008 |
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Last Sunday, April 20th, I experienced yet another amazing day imbedded in the middle of Mexican Culture. It was not the usual Fiesta or an ordinary gathering of families to picnic in the mountains on the road to Mascota. It was an official shooting competition at the Campo de Tiro (shooting range) sponsored by Club Cinegetico Puerto Vallarta A.C.
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Cultural News |
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Monday, April 28th, 2008 |
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Submitted by María José Zorrilla, Presidenta Pro-Biblioteca de Vallarta A.C.
The Stuttgart Chamber Orchestra, one of the best chamber music orchestras in the world will perform in a concert at the Sheraton Hotel May 15th at 8:30 p.m. Tickets are $150 and are available at the Belmar Hotel on Insurgentes or Library Mango.
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You can help fulfill a dream… |
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Tuesday, April 22nd, 2008 |
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A heartfelt request for any golfing related items
Alfredo Cervantes (known as Charlie to his Gringo friends) has a passion for golf and for teaching. A native of Mexico, Alfredo and his young family returned to Puerto Vallarta after 17 years of living in Southern California. Shortly after returning to the city that he loved in 1997, a tragic head-on collision with a local Vallarta bus occurred, and forever changed Alfredo’s life. Alfredo awoke from a 42 day coma to learn that his 11 & 14 year old boys and golfing partners were killed. His wife was severely injured as well and his hopes and dreams were shattered. Golf he says "is the only thing that takes my mind off of the pain."
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Bubba Gump's 1st Anniversary |
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Wednesday, April 16th, 2008 |
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Bubba Gump Shrimp Company will be celebrating its First Anniversary in Puerto Vallarta. On Friday, April 18, 2008, Bubba Gump will host a benefit cocktail party at the restaurant located on the Malecon. |
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Vallarta Shores Condo Hotel |
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Wednesday, April 9th, 2008 |
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3 br. Penthouse with private pool on Los Muertos Beach. Located at the Best part of the Best Beach in Puerto Vallarta. Includes chef and maid service. |
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Puerto Vallart Best Of......... |
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Monday, April 7th, 2008 |
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People love lists: the best places to shop, the best restaurants, the best athletes, etc.
Here’s a new a new addition to the Book of lists: The Best Place for a Cardiac Arrest! If you are going to have one (which I don’t recommend) Puerto Vallarta is a very good place to be.
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Popular Gay/Lesbian Hotel |
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Thursday, April 3rd, 2008 |
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Hotel Mercurio, among the most popular accommodations for Gay and Lesbian visitors to Puerto Vallarta, offers 28 guest rooms surrounding a courtyard pool with bar. Relax, meet new friends, enjoy a delicious frozen cocktail, and bask in the warm sun. Mercurio is perfectly located in the heart of Puerto Vallarta’s Gayborhood, with its vibrant nightlife, shops, and world-class dining. The gay beach is just a 5-minute walk from Hotel Mercurio.
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Beautiful Golf Resort Condominiums |
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Tuesday, April 1st, 2008 |
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Green Bay Condominiums, the best Real Estate investment in Mexico, offers you the opportunity to experience one of the most breathtaking developments in Mexico. A gated community of luxury condos with one, two and three bedrooms, located inside the incredible “El Tigre” golf course in Nuevo Vallarta, Mexico. |
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Lordy, Lordy, Kim is turning Fordy! |
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Wednesday, March 26th, 2008 |
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My sister, a long time resident of Puerto Vallarta, Kim Martin is soon to celebrate her 40th birthday on March 29th. Originally from Victoria British Columbia, Kim has lived in Mexico for over 20 years, several in Vallarta before moving to Mexico City. |
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Beautiful Golf Resort Condominiums |
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Wednesday, March 26th, 2008 |
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Green Bay Condominiums, the best Real Estate investment in Mexico, offers you the opportunity to experience one of the most breathtaking developments in Mexico. A gated community of luxury condos with one, two and three bedrooms, located inside the incredible “El Tigre” golf course in Nuevo Vallarta, Mexico. |
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Need a PICK-ME-UP in the morning? |
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Tuesday, March 25th, 2008 |
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PIE IN THE SKY IS INTRODUCING OUR NEW EARLY MORNING HAPPY (social) HOUR every Tuesday from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 NOON beginning April 1, 2008 at our Bucerias and P.V. locations. |
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Supporting the SPCA de PV |
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Thursday, March 20th, 2008 |
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It’s a sign of the growing appreciation and support for the SPCA de PV (Sociedad Protectora y Compasiva por los Animales de Puerto Vallarta A.C) that their no-host dinner at Banana Cantina on March 12th was sold out within a few days of the announcement. |
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Upcoming Events in Puerto Vallarta |
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Sunday, March 16th, 2008 |
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Banana Cantina Charity Night March 19 with Candace for AutismO2
On Wednesday, March19, Candace of “Fishing With Carolina” will Guest Host a benefit to raise funds for AUTISM02, a non profit clinic with a Hyperbaric Chamber. This was born out of love by a family for their son. This chamber is also for hire for those with MS, Fibromyalgia, Cancer, Stroke and more. Phone 222 2006
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Upcoming Events in Puerto Vallarta |
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Sunday, March 16th, 2008 |
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March 26, Laura Joachin of PV Law Legal Service which she runs with her husband Xavier will GUEST HOST to raise funds for NAVY LEAGUE to replenish the Navy League Mariner Volunteers' Entertainment Fund and all the other local in need organizations they help.
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BANANA CANTINA CHARITY NIGHT |
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Monday, March 10th, 2008 |
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SPCA de PV members Cathy Gordon and Heather Wilson promise lots of fun and surprises, many desirable raffle items and services plus a short live auction! |
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Federico Carmona Quintero |
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Tuesday, February 19th, 2008 |
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Maestro Carmona was born in Puebla, Puebla in 1946 and has lived in Aguascalientes, Mexico since 1980.< |
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CCHOA Major Water Break |
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Friday, February 8th, 2008 |
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Many of you are aware of the main water pipe rupture at the top of the north down ramp. |
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Luxury Condos for Sale |
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Wednesday, February 6th, 2008 |
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Exterior Features:
· Stainless steel luxury elevator
· Common swimming pool
· Poolside shower / restroom
· Rooftop gas barbeque/bar/ restroom
· Elegantly landscaped gardens and grounds
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Autism02 was a smashing success we raised $5910 pesos!!!!!!!!!!! |
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Friday, February 1st, 2008 |
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January 30th, Charity Night with guest host Candace of Fishing With Carolina for Autism02 was a smashing success we raised $5910 pesos!!!!!!!!!!! that buys a large tank of oxygen. The evening was even more fun as we also celebrated Candace's daughter Savannah's 16th birthday. |
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5° Golf Tournament Make-A-Wish® México |
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Monday, January 21st, 2008 |
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18 teams (4 players each) will be participating together with 18 national and international companies in order to collaborate to make possible same number of wishes for different Mexican children currently fighting against terrible life threatening illnesses |
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CCHOA Major Water Break |
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Monday, January 14th, 2008 |
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Here we go again...another major water line rupture today near the bottom of the north down ramp,in almost the exact spot that was repaired back on 5-29-07. |
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Charity Night |
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Saturday, January 12th, 2008 |
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It’s easy come in,
have dinner with us, choose
to purchase a raffle ticket |
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Vallarta’s Vegetarian Voice Speaks Up! |
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Thursday, January 10th, 2008 |
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“Quesadilla, quesadilla” I was advised, every time I told anyone in Puerto Vallarta that I was a vegetarian. Cheese, if at all I liked it, was all that seemed to be available for a lacto-vegetarian in this Mexican paradise. However, we all know that paradise should not consist of eating the same food every day and Mexico has a vast variety of dishes that can be prepared in a vegetarian manner. |
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Conchas Chinas HOA |
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Monday, December 10th, 2007 |
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Progress report on the cleaning & scrapping preparations to repaint the south entrance arch. The process began last Tuesday and continued each late afternoon with two workers utilizing pressure washer together with scrapping and cleaning the concrete and brick surfaces.< |
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R&B Legend Beats Its Way to PV Film Fest |
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Thursday, December 6th, 2007 |
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Buckle your seat belts, and get ready for a rare, unique in fact, experience here in Puerto Vallarta. Los Angeles cult band Billy Vera & the Beaters, which has been kicking ass for about a quarter century already, will be playing at the opening dinner for the 4th Annual Puerto Vallarta Film Festival.< |
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‘Bedazzled’ Opening at Santa Barbara Theater |
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Tuesday, November 13, 2007 |
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What has ten legs and five wheels, tickles funny bones, makes toes tap, fingers snap and soothes the soul? Give up?—The multi-talented cast of “BeDazzled,” that sellout show that captivated Vallarta audiences last season with its wonderful medley of songs and scenes from landmark Broadway productions. Reprised for five encore (Wednesday) performances November 14th through December 12th at Santa Barbara Theater. |
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Casa "Bella" Very spacious |
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Tuesday, October 30th, 2007 |
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Very spacious, 3 bedroom house in Gaviotas, family room, studio, garden, terrace, BBQ, 2 levels. 500 sq m2 land 380 sq m2 construction. Garage 2 cars, electric door. |
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1st Regional |
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Thursday, October 18th, 2007 |
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This year the annual *Calaveras* (Skulls) and Altars will be exhibited Nov. l and 2 on the steps of Puerto Vallarta’s city hall as usual, but the competition has been opened up to include regional participants from Cabo Corrientes, Tomatlán, Mascota and Bahía de Banderas, the Puerto Vallarta Municipal Cultural Department announced in an email this past Friday. |
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South of the Border |
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Friday, September 28th, 2007 |
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Studio Expects ‘Breakout Role’ for Columbian Actor Manolo Cardona. Liv Boughn sat down with him at “La Terazza di Roma” restaurant in the Marina during his final week of shooting in Vallarta.
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Tango News |
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Thursday, September 27th, 2007 |
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A two-hour Introduction to Tango on Monday, October 1, from 8-10 p.m. at J&B Dancing Club will unlock the secrets of this sensuous dance! At this free event your questions will be answered about the dance whose magic has swept the world. |
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Ribbon Cutting Ceremony |
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Thursday, September 27th, 2007 |
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The U.S. Consular Agency Vallarta held a lavish ribbon cutting ceremony and reception on Friday, September 21st at its new facility in the Paradise Plaza Mall in Nuevo Vallarta. Edward J. Ramotowski, the Consul General of Guadalajara for the United States was the guest of honor and called for local dignitaries, press, businesses and interested parties to attend the new official opening. |
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Releasing Golfina Turtle Hatchlings |
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Wednesday, August 15th, 2007 |
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“These precious tiny creatures will continue swimming until tomorrow,” stated Josefina Naya, Public Relations and Advertising Manager for the Marriot CasaMagna Resort & Spa located in the Marina, speaking of the journey anticipated for the hatchlings within the next few days. |
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Mexico, Hot Spot for U.S. Retirees |
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Wednesday, August 15th, 2007 |
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According to several major U.S. publications, there is a burgeoning trend of American retirees buying property in Mexico. Luma Living, an active adult community on the Bay of Banderas, is at the forefront of this movement, with groundbreaking set for late this fall.< |
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News for Current & Future Mexico Home Owners |
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Thursday, August 9th, 2007 |
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Up until a couple of years ago if you wanted to purchase a home in Mexico, your only option was to pay cash. The first piece of great news is that situation has changed and US-style mortgage loans are now readily available for those purchasing in Mexico.< |
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Benefit Make a Wish Foundation |
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Thursday, August 9th, 2007 |
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Artists and owners of the new Galeria Mac and Lou MacTavish, celebrated their grand opening past Saturday and all of art sold between 8:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m., the Canadian couple donated 40% to the Make a Wish Foundation. |
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Sea Turtles Visit Banderas Bay |
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Monday, August 6th, 2007 |
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Do you know of anyone who doesn't have a soft spot for turtles? They are such mysterious, beautiful and lovable creatures. |
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Save the Turtles! |
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Monday, August 6th, 2007 |
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From now till Fall, a most promising phenomenon breeds in the Bay of Banderas. |
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San Sebastian del Oeste |
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Monday, July 16th, 2007 |
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For a little over three years, I have intended to make the 64 kilometer drive up the mountain to San Sebastian, just never got around to actually doing it. I have heard stories of how beautiful and serene the town is, nestled over 4,500 feet high in the Sierra Madres. The downside is hearing about how difficult it is to get to by car, due to poor dirt roads, flooded when it rains and full of potholes and hairpin turns.< |
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Identifying Local Orchids |
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Monday, July 16th, 2007 |
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The gardens are located 24 Km south of town, just 3 Km past Chico's Paradise. The bus to El Tuito will stop at the entrance to the Gardens, and will return you to town. |
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Helping the Children at Casa Hogar |
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Saturday, July 14th, 2007 |
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To learn how you can help Casa Hogar Maximo Cornejo Quiroz A.C. call (322) 221-1908, send an email to casahogar_maximocornejo@hotmail.com, or visit MaximoCornejo.org.
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Alberto Perez Releases New CD |
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Tuesday, July 10th, 2007 |
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From classical music and traditional jazz to new age, rock & roll and rhythm & blues, the live-music scene in Puerto Vallarta and along the shores of Banderas Bay is as diverse as its people, culture, and beauty. |
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Sea Turtles Visit Banderas Bay |
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Tuesday, July 10th, 2007 |
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Do you know of anyone who doesn't have a soft spot for turtles? They are such mysterious, beautiful and lovable creatures. If you count yourself as one of those who loves turtles, here is your chance to have the pleasure of being able to see them first hand in Banderas' Bay. The Olive Ridley (Lepidochelys olivacea) females have begun nesting on our beaches since around early June and will continue to do so up until around December.< |
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The American School’s Class of 2006/2007 |
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Saturday, July 7th, 2007 |
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The Colegio Americano de Puerto Vallarta (fondly called “the American School” here) held their Graduation ceremonies this past June 22nd for the High School, Junior High, and Primary classes at the NH Krystal Salon Jalisco. |
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What on Earth is MEAL TICKET? |
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Saturday, July 7th, 2007 |
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Vallartans are accustomed to cocktails at 7:30, but BREAKFAST at 7:30? AM? It happened on Friday morning at the Hacienda San Angel, Janice Chatterton’s boutique hotel on Miramar when a crew showed up from Manhattan to tape a new reality show called Meal Ticket that will be broadcast beginning in October 2007. To be honest, the concept is a little silly, but a number of lucky ones did enjoy breakfast since it was up to Janice to invite the breakfast guests. |
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Give Some Love |
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Friday, July 6th, 2007 |
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Great Cats and Dogs Available at the Animal Shelter/*Centro de Acopio* |
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Mexican Rockers with Conscience Mock US Border |
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Friday, July 6th, 2007 |
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Mexican rockers-with-a-conscience band Mana, derided Friday the decision by the United States to build a 1,200 kilometre (745-mile) fence along the US-Mexico frontier by descending from a makeshift wall on to the stage of a concert in Madrid. (AFP/Pierre-Philippe Marcou)
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FIDETOUR |
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Thursday, June 28th, 2007 |
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By the end of the summer season the office of truism of Puerto Vallarta (FIDETOUR) announced that they are preparing a strong promotion campaign of the city for the winter season or high season not leaving apart September and October |
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Focused on Making PV a Premier Destination |
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Thursday, June 28th, 2007 |
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When the summer student travel industry seems to be shrinking or perhaps going to new destinations, why is it that GradCity’s number of travelers to Puerto Vallarta during summer high school graduation time are growing? |
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Soccer Clinics for Kids |
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Wednesday, June 20th, 2007 |
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The MHRS plans to open a homeless shelter for youth and teens with problems in Puerto Vallarta, an issue that has been increasing important here (several local orphanages donnot have facilities for children over 14-years-old). |
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New travel requirements |
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Wednesday, June 20th, 2007 |
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Washington — Frustrated travelers who paid an extra $60 to get their U.S. passports expedited - and still had to wait for them - can now get a refund from the government.< |
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Golf Challenge |
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Friday, June 15th, 2007 |
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Nuevo Vallarta - PV's El Tigre Golf & Country Club is celebrating its "5th Anniversary Tournament" aptly named "Amigos de El Tigre" on Saturday, June 16th beginning at 9 am.< |
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ProSoccer players clinics |
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Friday, June 15th, 2007 |
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MHRS Puerto Vallarta plans to open a homeless shelter for youth and teens with problems in Puerto Vallarta. |
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Solstice Art Walk |
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Tuesday, June 12th, 2007 |
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The Old Town Art Walk Gallery Association decided at a recent meeting that due to the many visitors who have expressed disappointment that there were no more Art Walks after the end of March, they would schedule one summer event for June 20th, the eve of the summer solstice. Also next season they will have weekly Wednesday night cocktail showings starting on October 24th through the end of May, 2008. |
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University of the Arts |
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Saturday, June 9th, 2007 |
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Aiming at making Vallarta a city of arts and culture, with the support of the city government and the Centro Universitario de la Costa (CUC), the University of the Arts project was presented to the local media by professors Adriana Quinto, Philip Beamish, as well as Nina Janik and Claudio Giovannelli. |
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New Life |
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Saturday, June 9th, 2007 |
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Admittedly, recent productions here have been somewhat limited; underlining the expected resurgence in feature film production was the recent announcement by Walt Disney Studios of their "South of the Border" to shoot here in mid-July, 2007. |
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Big Bite |
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Thursday, June 7th, 2007 |
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Volunteers from a Mexican conservation group measure sharks caught by fishermen from Todos Santos, Mexico. Here on Vallarta’s Bay of Banderas, sharks are a rarity – which many attribute to the large schools of dolphins. |
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Mexico's Newest Destination is Unveiled |
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Thursday, June 7th, 2007 |
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Luxurious resorts, championship golf, protected ecotourism and miles of undeveloped coastline characterize this new destination.
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Mexican Navy |
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Wednesday, June 6th, 2007 |
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On June 1st, 1942, the Mexican Navy Vessel “Tabasco” took off from the port of Veracruz, carrying a crew of exclusively Mexican-born sailors under the command of Captain Rafael Izaguirre Castañares in compliance with a mandate of the 1917 Mexican constitution. |
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"Los Muertos" beach |
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Wednesday, June 6th, 2007 |
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The fine sands of Los Muertos Beach extend from the end of Francisca Rodríguez Street -Hotel Marsol- all the way to the rock formations known as Las Pilitas and El Pulpito. During the last century the beach was used as the embarcation point for the metals produced by the Cuale and San Sebastián mines: "The gold from the mines,in plaques and lingots, was carried over that road, and there, on Los Muertos Beach, awaited the arrival of the ships that woould transport it to its destination |
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Conchas Chinas area |
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Monday, June 4th, 2007 |
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Seapal is at it once again, but this time they are removing large sections of our costly north down exit ramp. The crew numbers eight men with two trucks and a power demolition machine. They continue to remove sections of the traction strips/cobblestones in their quest to locate an elusive water line break. |
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Rescue station for the bay area |
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Monday, June 4th, 2007 |
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Yes, we will have the first prototype rescue station in Mexico, totally specialized to that effect, with state of the art radio and satellite communications and twelve divers from the Navy’s Commando School. |
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Lands Inaugural Flight |
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Saturday, June 2nd, 2007 |
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This past week at the Puerto Vallarta International Airport executives of Interjet, together with civic and Jalisco state officials, welcomed the inaugural flight here of the economy airline |
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Ants Don't Sweat |
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Thursday, May 31st, 2007 |
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Most of the sales managers I have known over the years have been what Mexicans call "special." Ronnie O'Meara was no exception. |
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Riviera Nayarit’ in Canada |
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Thursday, May 31st, 2007 |
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Nayarit Governor Ney González Sánchez will be traveling to Canada in the coming days, accompanied by Bahía de Banderas Mayor Jaime Cuevas Tello, in order to sign agreements with Canadian tour operators, mainly Air Transat Holidays and Tours Mont Royal in an effort to increase the numbers of passengers from Canada to Riviera Nayarit. |
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Update on Rescued Baby Whale |
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Wednesday, May 30th, 2007 |
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Pascuala is a baby orca (also called killer whale), that was stranded in San Blas north of Puerto Vallarta, after having been entangled in a fisdhing net a month and a half ago |
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Concession of ‘Los Muertos’ Dock |
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Wednesday, May 30th, 2007 |
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The city’s administration intends to request the local Port Authority to authorize the concession of the dock on “Los Muertos” beach in order to revitalize the activity of tourism vessels in the area. |
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Jenny McGill’s Book Launch |
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Monday, May 28th, 2007 |
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Long-time Vallartans Burt Hixon and Jerry Battle decorated up their digs—at least the pool area—on Tuesday May 22 to fete Jenny McGill and introduce to the world at large her new book, Drama and Diplomacy in a Sultry Mexican Beach Town. |
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Navy Day’s Exhibit |
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Monday, May 28th, 2007 |
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You may have seen the helicopters on our Navy Base’s soccer field and on our docks’ gardens, an M17 and a Volco Super Fire as well as two APC70 amphibian vehicles and two “Urals” personnel transport units |
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Opening the Door to Vallarta |
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Saturday, May 26th, 2007 |
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For avid sun worshipers, the oceanside resort town of Puerto Vallarta is prized for its inviting beaches and its Mexican charm. For movie buffs, Puerto Vallarta is famed as the setting of the 1960s John Huston film "The Night of the Iguana." |
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Releases New CD |
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Saturday, May 26th, 2007 |
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From classical music and traditional jazz to new age, rock & roll and rhythm & blues, the live-music scene in Puerto Vallarta and along the shores of Banderas Bay is as diverse as its people, culture, and beauty. |
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Vallarta Orchid Society |
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Thursday, May 24th, 2007 |
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The next in a continuing series of lectures on Orchids will focus on Mexico’s gift to the world – the vanilla orchid, and vanilla itself. |
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Jenny McGill’s Book |
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Thursday, May 24th, 2007 |
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Since the informal book signing on April 15th, quite a number of old-time Vallartans have had a chance to check out what’s between the covers of Jenny McGill’s new book, Drama and Diplomacy in a Sultry Mexican Beach Town . . . and they’re loving what they have read! Judith Ewing Morlan even complained that she had to buy her own copy since she couldn’t wrest hers from husband Ed’s grasp. |
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Domestic Airlines with Vallarta Destination |
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Wednesday, May 23rd, 2007 |
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While ALMA (Aerolíneas Mesoamericanas) reports occupancies of nearly 75% in the first four months of the year, and is increasing its operations to four flights from Guadalajara to Puerto Vallarta this month.< |
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Weddings |
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Wednesday, May 23rd, 2007 |
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On average there are around 2.4 million weddings per year in the United States and roughly 15 percent of those are destination weddings. |
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3rd Annual Vallarta Restaurant Week |
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Tuesday, May 22nd, 2007 |
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Given the interest from diners in the 3rd Annual Vallarta Restaurant Week, participating restaurants from A to Z. Look to Ztai, whose gorgeous balcony bar overlooking the Malecon is pictured here. |
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Good news |
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Tuesday, May 22nd, 2007 |
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Some good news. As you know CFE has been looking for the source of an underground defective cable for several weeks, during which time we have lost power 4-5 times with no notice |
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Born at Local Zoo |
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Monday, May 21st, 2007 |
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Just 30 days ago Güera (spanish for blonde), a female white bengal tiger, and Adam, a yellowish bengal tiger (zookeeper calls the subspecies Bengala Tamizado), gave birth to a litter of three baby bengal tigers, Brizza, K-in and Heydi; two tamizados and one white. |
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14th International Sports Classic Basketball |
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Monday, May 21st, 2007 |
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The 14th Annual Sidral Aga International Sports Classic came to an end late Sunday with the finals of the Open division basketball played in front of a full house at the Municipal Gym. Again in the finals was the Sidral Aga team, captained by Howard Kelsey and included a list of players that have played on a professional or Olympic level during their careers.< |
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The Pascuala Report |
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Tuesday, May 15th, 2007 |
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There is good news for marine mammals lovers; on Tuesday I paid a visit to Pascuala (the baby orca, or killer whale that was stranded on April 10th in San Blas, Nayarit) at Vallarta Adventures in Nuevo Vallarta – and the news is that she has been transferred to a larger pool and she is swimming by herself with no help from trainers.< |
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4th Annual Altruims Festival a Smash Success |
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Tuesday, May 15th, 2007 |
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Imagine having all the best restaurants at your beck and call and within footsteps of each other. That’s what all who paid their 300 pesos and attended the Fourth Annual Altruism event at the Casa Magna Marriott had on Sunday. Among others, Archie’s Wok, Four Seasons, La Petite France, Boca Bento, Trio/|Vitea, Daiquiri Dick’s and Café des Artistes. Among MANY others that should read including smaller ventures with a big flavor power punch such as the Xocodivas whose divine chocolates could go into the ring with the best from Belgium or Switzerland.< |
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Pascuala Report Updated |
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Tuesday, May 15th, 2007 |
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This past Sunday we could report a positive balance as Pascuala, the recently rescued baby orca whale has stabilized at 175 kg (about 385 lbs). She is being fed a milk-like formula high on fat at a rate of 12 liters (about 4 gallons) a day. |
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Baby Orca ‘Pascuala’ |
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Monday, April 30th, 2007 |
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On Tuesday, April 10th, the people of San Blas reported a baby whale entangled in fishing nets.
Locals and ecologists came to help the small cetacean which lay motionless on the sand and placed her in a tank by a beach restaurant called “Ramada Alicia” to try to keep her alive. There, more specialists arrived to team for solutions for the condition of the baby orca (also known in English as killer whale). It was decided to transport “Pascuala” (locals baptized her as such for her Easter arrival or Pascua) to the facilities of Vallarta Adventures in Nuevo Vallarta, where there are large pools and specialists in the care of sea mammals.
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Editor Wanted |
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Thursday, April 26th, 2007 |
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Editor Wanted. Self motivated fluent English, writing skills with ability to edit for grammar and content. Call: (322) 223-3890 |
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Conchas Chinas HOA |
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Thursday, April 26th, 2007 |
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CCHA was established in 1990 to provide the typical services expected from a homeowners association plus the maintenance of the infrastructure and the control of construction, new and remodeling. Conchas Chinas is about 250 hectares (625 acres) in area and includes about 600 homes and apartments. It abuts Puerto Vallarta on PV's south edge and includes Conchas Chinas beach, a boutique beach with several smaller beaches separated by granite outcroppings. CCHA is funded by compulsory annual homeowners fees. |
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Now in Vallarta Shores! |
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Thursday, March 22nd, 2007 |
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Long term rental in Vallarta Shores directly on los Muertos Beach 1 br 1 ba condo, street level, furnished.
Also 2 br 2 ba with private pool, spectaculars views in upper Conchas Chinas, both available now through 11/15/07 starting at $995 USD. |
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Some Days Are Better than Others |
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Monday, February 12th, 2007 |
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My mother must have been prescient when she called me "Polly," as all of my life I have been kind of a Pollyana finding something wonderful almost every day. My motto has always been a paraphrase of "There ain't no bad days sisters and brothers, it's just that some are better than others." And last Saturday was one of those "better than others." |
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45th Anniversary |
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Monday, February 5th, 2007 |
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45 years have produced incredible, fantastic and yes, world changing events
for thousands of bright, ambitious Puerto Vallarta youth of little
economic means, but great dreams. How? By giving them just that little extra
help, in the form of scholarships and moral support, that enabled them to
reach their educational goals. |
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