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Mexico Changes in Energy, Transport Cabinet Posts

Mexican President Felipe Calderon shuffled his Cabinet on Friday, changing the two ministers in charge of energy, communications and transportation in order make his government "the infrastructure administration."…go to original article

Mexico Confirms Border Teen Died From Gunshot

Forensic Experts Determine Bullet Went Through Barron Torres' Right Arm, Entered Chest and Punctured Lung

Mexican officials said Friday there is no doubt that a teenager involved in a shooting with U.S. Border Patrol agents in Arizona died from a gunshot wound….go to original article

Mexico stocks edge up; inflation rate rises

Mexican stocks ended fractionally higher Friday, but lost grip of bigger gains as investors digested a weaker-than-expected monthly jobs report from the U.S., Mexico’s largest trading partner. ….go to original article

DOT seeks to resolve trucking dispute with Mexico

The Obama administration Thursday released a proposal for re-opening U.S. roads to Mexican trucking companies, describing it as a starting point for negotiations aimed at resolving a longstanding dispute between the two nations….go to original article

Big Bend to get informal US-Mexico border crossing

Authorities on Thursday announced a plan to build a border crossing in West Texas' remote Big Bend National Park that would allow outdoor enthusiasts to explore the picturesque region on both sides of the Rio Grande — despite U.S. government warnings that some parts of Mexico are unsafe to visit due to drug violence…..go to original article

Mexico's 'secular Taliban'

The language used in the first Sunday paper of 2011 could not have been more attention-grabbing: the capital government, said the Mexico City archdiocese, is so intolerant it acts like a “secular Taliban.”

And sure enough the lively phrase grabbed headlines, flashing over the front pages of several Mexico City newspapers and sparking explosive responses….go to original article

Try this! Whale watching from a small boat

What's the deal?

Beach camp and get up close with grey whales as they give birth.

Where's it at?

Each year, hundreds of grey whales make the nearly three month, 8,000-kilometre journey from the Arctic to their winter mating home in the warm waters of Magdalena Bay, on the Pacific Coast of Mexico's Baja peninsula. ,,,go to original article

Mexico Real Estate Coalition Announces "Live Mexico" Campaign

For the first time, a nationwide array of companies are joining forces to promote living and real estate investment in Mexico. Individuals from some of the most respected companies including Grupo Questro, Capella Pedregal, Punta Mita, Querencia, RCI International, BBVA/Compass Group and Stewart Title Latin America have compiled a stellar group of talent to combat the negative media, security concerns and perception challenges that have faced Mexico the past year. www.livemexico.org.... go to original article

Mexicana to restart ticket sales on January 24

Ailing Mexicana airline, which suspended all flights in August, will open ticket sales again on January 24 but does not yet have a date to return to the skies, a transport official said.''The 24th is maintained as a start date for commercial operations, but not for aeronautical operations,'' deputy transport secretary Humberto Trevino told a news conference after meeting with airline representatives, potential investors and government officials. ….go to original article

Last Week

Mexico Adds More Than 730K Net New Jobs in 2010

Mexico's economy and labor ministers Tuesday said the nation has added just over 730,000 net formal jobs during 2010, and 1.36 million since the start of the current administration.

"The last time there were so many jobs created," said Javier Lozano, the nation's labor minister, was 1996. He added that the nation had added 837,000 formal jobs since June last year, the month he said marked the beginning of the recovery from the pervasive international financial crisis, compared with 700,000 jobs lost from November 2008 to May 2009, when the crisis was biting. …go to original article

Global Warming? Not in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico!

Those of us that have lived in Puerto Vallarta for many years agree, the fall and early winter of 2010 was the coldest we’ve witnessed. Everybody seems to be talking about the unusually cool evenings and mornings; so cold that many of the local women are wearing sweaters and some of the guys are even wearing long pants! We were curious as to just how cold it’s been so we decided to do a three month weather review of Vallarta. According to the Wunderground website, there has been no measurable amount of rainfall since the first of October…go to original article

Mexico's other enemy: Obesity rates triple in last 3 decades

Sizing up the magnitude of Mexico's obesity problem is as simple as visiting a clothing manufacturer. At Arush, a clothing factory in Mexico City, the changing demand has modified production. Buyers, including Mexican giant retailers like Soriana and Liverpool, are increasingly asking for "large" and "extra large" sizes, which have all but replaced production of "small" and "medium." …go to original article

Mexico arrests high priest of 'Saint Death' cult

— Mexican police have arrested the leader of Mexico's "Saint Death" cult and accused him of kidnapping and posing as a member of the feared Zetas drug cartel.

David Romo, considered the high priest of a cult with millions of followers across the Americas, was presented to the media on Tuesday in the Mexican capital after being arrested in late December along with eight others including a minor….go to original article

Crimetrackers: Helping Mexico solve crimes

Not only are U-S authorities getting tough on human smugglers, but a recent request from the Mexican government is showing they are too.

A Crime Trackers investigation learned Mexico is requesting the help from the Pima County Sheriff's Department via the Department of Justice so Mexico can charge two smugglers with homicide….go to original article

Delta to unveil flight to Mexico City

Delta Air Lines Inc. is unveiling its new Memphis to Mexico City flight with a ceremony on Jan. 8….go to original article

Gun buyer helping U.S. find Mexico cartel chiefs

U.S. agents are armed with insider information that could help lead them to top Mexican drug-cartel leaders, thanks in part to a Houstonian who was a member of an arms-trafficking group that sent more than 300 military-style weapons to Mexio …...go to original article

Archaeologists find new clues why the Maya left

Bird calls ring from the forest, echoing amid the crumbling ruins whose darkened doorways have long beckoned explorers and scholars.The Maya ancients who built the ruins of Kiuic (kee-week) here fled those doorways in a hurry, an international archaeology team now realizes. Left behind may be frozen-in-time clues to the fabled collapse of their civilization….go to original article

How Mexico's drug war affects tourism

Violence has increased, but some areas are relatively safe and airlines are adding flights. What can travelers expect from Mexico in 2011? That's at least a $64-million question, given the many Americans who visit the country every year. And the answers seem to point every which way….go to original article

 

 

Grey whale migration underway

An estimated 18,000 gray whales have begun their southern migration from the Bering Sea to their breeding grounds around Baja, Mexico and can be sighted from shore over the next week or two….go to original article

Violence reachs new heights in Mexico in 2010

Mexico City • Mexico’s drug violence in 2010 was striking not only for its scale but also for its brutality.

In the northern city of Santiago, the mayor’s body was found with the eyes gouged out. In the picturesque town of Cuernavaca, four decapitated men, their genitals severed, were hanged from a bridge along a heavily traveled highway. And in Ciudad Juarez this week, two university students were hunted through a maze of streets, shot in the head, and their bodies were set on fire….go to original article

San Miguel del Allende and Chicago Selected as Top Cities for Art Lovers

After playing second fiddle to New York’s vibrant art scene for year’s Chicago is getting its due as a place to come and enjoys the arts.  Sherman’s Travel who provides expert travel advice and MSNBC travel have put Chicago on its list of ‘Top 10 Cities for Art Lovers’ and ranked it #2 ahead of New York. …go to original article

Mexico Real Estate for Retirement  - Areas to Choose From

When choosing Mexico real estate for your retirement, there are many different areas from which you can choose. Besides simply a variety of high quality Mexico properties, the various areas also offer a distinct lifestyle to suit the tastes of different retirees.The TOPMexicoRealEstate Network prepared a list of the 10 best places to retire in Mexico. Within these areas, there are a few main “styles” to choose from, which are are as follows….go to original article

Mexico cites breakdown in La Familia cartel

Mexico's federal police said Friday that the once-fearsome La Familia drug cartel has been "completely dismembered" and has broken down into small groups that commit robberies to pay their members.

The cartel has dominated the western state of Michoacan for several years, making money by trafficking methamphetamines and extorting protection money from businesses there. It has also become known for its bloody ambushes of federal police….go to original article

Mexico army's failures hamper drug war

The army often relies on numbers over intelligence and falls back on time-worn tactics, such as highway checkpoints, of limited use against drug traffickers. The shortcomings alarm U.S. officials….go to original article

Preening Paris Hilton is a strutting peacock on the beach in Mexico

Looking as good as Paris Hilton is clearly hard work. The hotel heiress displayed her fuller figure on the beach in Mexico yesterday. Strutting around in a white bikini, the socialite split her time between canoodling with boyfriend Cy Waits and preening herself….go to original article

Mexican archaeologists look back on a banner year

A roughly 1,000-year-old Maya sarcophagus, vestiges of an extinct tribe, the oldest tomb in Mesoamerica, dinosaur fossils and human remains dating from the early 8th century are some of the most noteworthy archaeological finds made in Mexico during 2010.

"We haven't had such a fruitful period since the (19)80s, and we haven't undertaken so many investigations across the length and breadth of the country," Julio Castrejon, the head of communications for Mexico's National Institute of Anthropology and History, told Efe….go to original article

Where To Find Inexpensive Real Estate In Mexico's Popular Lake Chapala Area

With prices starting at less than one-tenth the cost per square foot of northern shore lake properties, the south shore side of Mexico’s Lake Chapala  offers expats open vistas, quaint fishing villages and all the beauty of one of Mexico’s most popular expat destinations – but at a much lower cost. New infrastructure improvements will soon make the areas on the south shore side of the lake – which include San Luis Soyatlan, Mazamitla, and Tizapan el Alto – even more attractive. See the following article from International Living for more on this….go to original article

Sunny Puerto Vallarta Mexico Lures Sun Seekers with Good Deals

NEW YORK – December, 2010 – Travelers looking for a last minute getaway for the winter Holidays need not look further than to the authentic Mexican charms of Puerto Vallarta. Located only a short or mid-haul flight from many US gateways, Puerto Vallarta is an ideal destination offering a wide range of attractions and activities for couples and multi-generational families alike. Visitors can chose to lounge on endless miles of sandy beaches set amidst the beautiful vistas of Banderas Bay, or explore the historic center’s cobblestone streets for beautiful arts and crafts. ..go to original article

 

Fashion Show Models/Designers Meeting Jan. 18 at 4:00 pm

Pelicanos #6, Guayabitos Residential.    All models need to attend

 


 

Matejas on the Beach Tabernacle Karoake Women's choir...every Tuesday with Juan and Mimi... click here to view more great pictures of fun on the beach at Matejas

Matejas on the Beach Tabernacle Karoake Women's choir...every Tuesday with Juan and Mimi... click here to view more great pictures of fun on the beach at Matejas from Sunday and Tuesday

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BUY LOCAL

Thanks to all of you who have responded so enthusiastically to the BUY LOCAL campaign.  We are hearing good things from shoppers and from merchants. For those of you who are newcomers, this program is designed to boost the local economy by encouraging shoppers to buy products in the Jaltemba area rather than leaving their pesos in Puerto Vallarta or some other city.  This way we help people who are our neighbours.

We're excited to let you know we now have cloth shopping bags with a great new logo and the BUY LOCAL slogan.  We will have these for sale at the Los Amigos booth at the tianguis market this Thursday.  They are 30 pesos each, 100 pesos for 4.  Think about getting at least 4 and spreading them around.  You get the advantage of cloth bags, which everyone is looking for, plus you can promote the program.

 

Stay tuned for follow-up news regarding weekly sales that will be offered by local stores, another reason to buy all you need here.

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Some recent finds in the Jaltemba markets:

-  Hair products, blow dryers, electric razors - all at the Perfumeria on the avenida in La Penita, good prices.
-  Dishwasher detergent - available at Crico's in Guayabitos
-  Cat food and litter, dog food - Popin Supermercado in Guayabitos

Do let the merchants know if you can't find what you're looking for.  They will usually get it in for you.  

See you all at the market on Thursday!

From Agneta Dyck for JEDI, the Jaltemba Economic Development Initiative, a committee of Los Amigos

 

Some of the Jaltemba Polar Bears - who braved the cool weather for their annual winter dip in the Pacific Ocean

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The Jaltemba Sol would like to apologize to its readers for coming out so late this week but the Bell family was busy with the wedding of our daughter Justine to Memo Trejo in Patzquaro Michoacan.  It was a great wedding!.

Bill Bell, dorothy Bell Justine and Memo and dylan Bell The three old men of Patzquaro Sol Publisher Bill Bell does the famous Scotish version of the dance

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2nd Annual Jaltemba Bay Rotary Club Dinner Dance

Saturday, January 22nd in La Peñita

 January 2, 2011, La Peñita de Jaltemba, Nayarit -  The Second Annual Rotary Club Dinner Dance will be held at Toñita III on Saturday, January 22nd.  Featured is a delicious dinner, lively music, dancing, a silent auction, a floor show, prizes and loads of good fun.  It all starts at 6:00 pm and ends at 11:00 pm.  The ticket donation is $300 pesos per person, which includes dinner and one drink.  Tickets are on sale at:  Xaltemba Restaurant, Piña Colada Restaurant, Jafiro’s, Fitness Pad, Centro Chiropractico, Interactive Computing and from Rotary Members.  Buy your tickets early because they are hard to come by as the day of the event gets closer.

The dinner dance is Jaltemba Bay Rotary Club La Penita’s big annual fundraiser.  Donations raised at the first dinner dance were largely responsible for the realization of the club’s three big 2010 accomplishments.  The club proudly inaugurated a new kinder at the Colonia Las Cabras on March 2nd Education is a Rotary hallmark and so said Kinder La Patria behind the Pemex in Guayabitos also became a reality. Lastly, La Peñita Rotary co-partnered with Los Amigos de La Peñita, federal and municipal governments and the local Ejido on the La Peñita Beach Clean-up Project demolishing two derelict buildings on the beach, making La Peñita a more beautiful place to visit.

What does the Second Annual Dinner Dance mean to our communities?  La Peñita Rotary is the proud recipient of three 2010 Rotary grants.  The donations raised at this coming dinner dance will help fund each of the grants, soon to become our major 2011 projects.  The first grant provides for consistent water, a security fence and a safe play area for the Luis Pasteur Kinder Luis Pasteur Project.  The second grant provides for the remodeling of the Zacualpan La Preparatory High School (CBTA #107).  It is a large project with the goal of repairing the school roof, installing a new computer lab, installing a new kitchen lab and repairing a number of the classrooms.  The logistics of coordinating 12 international clubs led by Berkeley California and the local parents and craftsmen is a project in itself.  Lastly, continuing to focus on education, Kalispell Montana’s Rotary Club’s Learning for Life project (scholarship and leadership training) will be jointly managed by the La Peñita Rotary and Los Amigos Clubs as well as partnering with Chacala’s Cambiando Vidas.  Join us in making a difference in our corner of Paradise.

 Club Rotario Bahía de Jaltemba meets every Wednesday from 7:30 am to 9:00 am at Piña Colada’s in Guayabitos.


 

Whale's Tale

Humpback Whales are in abundance right in Jaltemba Bay... Bill Bell Photo

Window on Marine Life: Jaltemba Bay Tide pools

                     © Tara A. Spears

One of the favorite activities along the Riviera Nayarit is strolling the gorgeous beaches. But most people stay on the sand and miss out on a remarkable phenomenon, the Pacific Ocean tide pools.  It’s worth the extra exertion to climb the rocky outcroppings at either end of the Jaltemba Bay to view the tide pools that contain a wealth of marine critters. Tide pools are a unique and brutal habitat where the ocean meets the land. This tidal zone is continually shaped by the actions of sun, wind, water, and rock. The sun bears down, heating exposed surfaces and organisms, ocean breezes blow and contribute to the wave action, erosion, and drying of exposed plants and animals; the ever changing water level requires tide pool inhabitants to have adaptive characteristics; and the rocks are etched by the force of the pounding tides constantly approaching and receding.   If you want a perfect spot to meditate or just enjoy the natural beauty of the tropical ocean, sitting beside a tide pool is a guaranteed de-stressor.

 

 

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Can You Travel With an Animal? You Bet!
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Many folks vacation to Puerto Vallarta and during their stay and a homeless cat or dog is found! What do you do? Take it home with you of course! Here are a few tips as to what steps should be taken to make sure your new family member receives the frequent flyer miles he/she so deserves. IT’S EASY! Please consult with your airline as each one has different criteria.

1. A Health Certificate: (carta de salud) is required by all airlines and can be easily obtained from any vet.

• Rabies Vacine is required for pets over 12 weeks of age

• Common tests on stray dogs that you may have rescued would be PARVO and DISTEMPER

• Ask your vet what YOUR animal needs to be able to fly home with you.

2. Make a reservation: You must reserve a spot on the plane for your animal. You can even do this after your flight is booked. So if you find an animal that you want to take back after your flight is booked, you probably CAN! Just check with your airline.

3. Small animals: can fly in the cabin under the seat in front of you. Your airline will provide the details (hard or soft kennel – and size restrictions)

4. Larger animals: need to fly in cargo. Again, your airline will provide the details. If your animal must go in cargo, DO check with your airline – especially on “temperature restrictions” for departure and arrival as it is NOT safe for animals to fly during some months (extreme summer heat in Vallarta or extreme winter cold up north)

5. Airline blackout dates: most airlines have these in place for the safety of animals that fly in cargo due to extremes in temperatures…or during busy seasons (Christmas, Easter…). Check with your airline.

NOTE: Kennels are more affordable in supermarkets in Canada and the US than in Vallarta, so if you KNOW you are going to rescue an animal, consider purchasing your kennel up north and bring it down to Vallarta ‘empty’ with you. Check with your airline to see if they would accept an empty kennel on your trip down to Vallarta, and if there is a charge to do this.

This article is courtesy of PuRR Project a no-kill feline rescue shelter with 260 residents. PuRR Project needs your support. Please visit PurrProject.com or contact info(at)purrproject.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

If you don’t see her at the market, try her in the shopping arcade in La Penita across from Petra’s Deli. Lise is usually there selling various homemade German bakery items including Pretzels and rolls. We are particularly fond of her light rye……Delish!

Over 1,200 Same-Sex Marriages Performed in Mexico City in 2010
EFE
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A total of 60 foreigners married in the capital, including people who were born in Romania, Spain, Italy, France, the United States, England, Canada, Panama, Venezuela, the Philippines, Argentina, Austria, Ireland, Brazil, Cuba and Colombia.
Mexico City – More than 1,200 people, including two women ages 81 and 90, married a partner of the same sex in Mexico City last year, the Federal District said.
The Federal District's Legislative Assembly overhauled the civil code in December 2009 to permit same-sex marriages, but the new law did not take effect until March 4, 2010.
Of the 612 same-sex marriages performed last year, 318 involved men and 294 were entered into by women.
March was the month with the most same-sex unions, with 94, officials said.
The legal change benefited "spouses with foreign nationality" who were able to marry in the capital, the Federal District said.
A total of 60 foreigners married in the capital, including "people who were born in Romania, Spain, Italy, France, the United States, England, Canada, Panama, Venezuela, the Philippines, Argentina, Austria, Ireland, Brazil, Cuba and Colombia," the Federal District said.
Forty-four of the foreign spouses were male and 16 were female.
A total of 405 of those entering into same-sex marriages were between the ages of 31 and 40, while 376 were in the 21-30 age group and 264 were in the 41-50 age group.
People in the 61-70 age group accounted for 27 same-sex marriages, while four people were in the 71-80 age group and two spouses were ages 81 and 90.

More than 67 percent of the 612 same-sex marriages registered last year were in the shared-asset category and the rest were in the separate-assets category

 

 

Barbie Angel Project - Final Update

Earlier this fall, Geri De Moss the Barbie Grandma, was worried that she would not have enough Barbies dolls to go around for the holidays.

At that time she only had a couple of hundred of Barbies. However, at the end of November, shortly after she arrived in Los Ayala, Barbies kept rolling in like pennies from heaven! The final tally was 680

Barbies. It did not top last year’s count of 835 Barbie’s but nevertheless it was plenty to be divided between all groups who asked for them. 

    Geri De Moss advises that they were able to provide Barbie’s to two area schools, six kinders in the La Penita area, the communities of Los Ayala, El Monteon, Guayabitos, La Penita and La Colonia, for

their holiday parties, two privately sponsored small village groups and even the ladies at La Penita Senior Center.

     Geri says, “Many thanks to my wonderful crew of 18 women and two men, who spent 21 hours during seven Barbie’s dressing parties working this year here at my Los Ayala home, bathing coiffing and dressing the Barbie dolls. I couldn’t have done it without them! They certainly

brought smiles to the faces of many little girls who welcomed the dolls into their loving arms and new homes!

Christina Stobbs on Behalf of Geri de Moss

 

Sayulita Hosts "Kids Only" Surf Contest
Alyssa Glaspie - PVNN
December 29, 2010



Check out this weekend's beach clean up and first annual "Kids Only Surf Contest / Expression Session" in Sayulita, happening Sunday January 2nd.

Kids of all ages (5-75 yrs) and skill levels, as well as boards of all kinds are welcome. Come ride the rad waves of Sayulita while vying to win in categories that include Best Beginner, Best Wipeout, Best Wave, and Best Beach Cleaner!

The brainchild of longtime friends Isaac Nichelson (LiViTY founder and eco-activist) and Gullermo "Tigre" Cadena (Owner operator of Tigre's Bar and Surf School and founder of Sayulita Wave Riders) this is an event designed to give back to the community. According to Nichelson, "...the Expression Session is basically a surf party that is designed to be more fun than hardcore competition. we want to inspire local and visiting kids of all ages to take pride in helping keep their beach super clean."

Full community support from pro surfers including Diego Cadena and the Sayulita Wave Riders, as well as critical help organizing from the crew at Tigre Surf School will make it all possible.

Lots of Eco-Friendly gifts for contestants provided by one of Sayulita's favorite brands... LiViTY Outernational - www.livity.org - check out the LiViTY Mexico Facebook site for more local information.

This event should be a blast, see you there!

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Beach and sun is what it is all about on the riviera Nayarit and especially at Mateja's on the beach in Rincon de Guayabitos

Beach and sun is what it is all about on the Riviera Nayarit and especially at Mateja's on the beach in Rincon de Guayabitos... click here to view more great pictures of fun on the beach at Matejas

 

 

Dentist Extraordinaire! Local Service!         

For those of you who need a dentist recommendation, the folks at Jaltemba Sol have been going to Dr Abraham for two years and are very pleased with his work.

Dr Abraham’s Clinic has moved and relocated in La Penita on Highway between the northern bridge and the Pacifico Bus Station. His new clinic is updated and modern and now has 2 patient rooms as well as very comfortable new lobby and waiting room. 

Make an appointment 327-274-1183

http://www.clinicabrahams.com.mx/

 

 

 

 

  chely

Chely is one of our favourite sewing designers in the area. She specializes in home décor fabric and will create to order pillows, draperies and the like. She is very talented and has many loyal customers.

Many folks know her from her oil cloth creations that the sells from the market. We have purchased wallets, shoes and purses. She has expanded her shop this year and is carrying even more ready made items.

We have included some pictures of her purses, cosmetic bags, storage containers and other items that will brighten up your life.

She is in the La Penita Market daily and her shop can be found in La Penita across from Petra’s Bavarian deli!

She will soon be added to our directory.

 

Garage Sale In Los Ayalas

We raised 3700 pesos at the Boxing Day Blow Out Sale held on Sunday, Dec. 26th...
We raised 8025 pesos at the Sale held on Sunday, Dec. 12th...

With the monies raised being intergrated into the 3 for 1 program - this is ~ $43,900 pesos which will be used to improve the roads in Los Ayala.... 

Thank you everyone for your support!

Christina on behalf of Romy Mora and the Community of Los Ayala


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Christina Stobbs

www.MagicalLosAyala.com

 

 


 

Mandalas Universales

New works by David Delgadillo

 

The circle is the perfect form, it represents the cosmos, and eternity. A mandala is a symbol of health, totality, union, integration, and the absolute. David Delgadillo returns to Xaltemba Gallery with new works based on an ongoing interest in the power and meaning of Mandalas.Artist David and guests admire his works at opening Friday night at the Xaltemba Gallery

Artist David and guests admire his works at opening Friday night at the Xaltemba Gallery


Tycoon Slim's Mining, Real Estate Firms Up in Debut
Michael O'Boyle - Reuters
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January 06, 2011



Carlos Slim
Mexico City - Shares of Mexican billionaire Carlos Slim's Minera Frisco rose 4.49 in their market debut as investors flocked to get a piece of the metals venture of the world's richest man.

Frisco was spun off from conglomerate Grupo Carso, which rose 1.62 percent after its mining and real estate businesses were separately listed on Thursday and initially priced in a premarket auction.

Slim's real estate business, Inmuebles Carso, rose 4.23 percent in its first open-market trades.

(Editing by John Wallace)

 

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¡Olé!  – Tickets are Now Available for Fiesta 2011

 

Tickets are now available for Los Amigos de La Peñita’s Fiesta 2011.   The event will be held on January 30 from 1:00 to 5:00.  Thomas Bartlett has again generously agreed to make his internationally acclaimed estate – Hacienda de La Peñita – available for the event.  Admission to what has become one of the highlights of Jaltemba Bay social season will require a donation of 750 pesos – unchanged from last year.   Like last year, Los Amigos is looking to recruit special sponsors to underwrite the cost of the event so that every penny raised through these donations can be used to support the work of Los Amigos: our plastics recycling program, our beach beautification, our education initiatives and our scholarship program and our newest undertaking – the Jaltemba Economic Development Initiative (JEDI).

Since 2011 will mark the first year of Mexico’s third century, the Planning Committee has decided to make this year’s event an authentic Mexican Fiesta.  ¡Olé!  The extravaganza will include an open bar and hors d’oeuvres.  There will be live music and dancing, as well as a live auction and silent auction, featuring a host of valuable items.  And this year, we will be featuring a Chinese auction as well. 

Tickets are now available for a donation of 750 pesos per person, so reserve your ticket now. Tickets are non-refundable and this is an adults only event.

Tickets can be obtained at

  • Xaltemba Restaurant & Galeria,
  • Hidden Paradise Real Estate
  • Casita de La Peñita,
  • El Panorama,
  • Petra’s Deli
  • Beach Dog Boarding & Salon (Lo de Marcos),
  • The Tianguis in La Peñita every Thursday
  • The Tianguis in Rincon de Guayabitos every Monday

 

Tickets purchased at Xaltemba Restaurant & Galeria can be purchased by credit card.

To reserve a ticket, donate an item to one of the auctions, volunteer to help out – or just for more information, please go to:

http://www.losamigosdelapenita.com/en/fiesta-ole.htm

 

Wouldn’t tickets to the Fiesta make a great Christmas gift? 

 

 


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The Jaltemba Cup

The Jaltemba Cup will be held on January 29 and 30th 2011.

The Jaltemba Cup is a major event on the Jaltemba Coast. It is a fun tournament that spans two days, culminating in an awards ceremony and entertainment.

The proceeds of the tournament for the last two years has gone to kids and computers, supporting education through technology.

The Jaltemba Cup is part of the Jaltemba Foundation. Our funds are transparent and accountable.

(L to R Carole Thacker, Judy Krajnc, Mauruca Dinsmore)

Committee Plans for Cancer de Mama Clinic          

February 4, 5,6 2011                    © Tara A. Spearss

Preparations for the annual breast cancer survivors clinic are well underway.  Co-chairs Maruca Dinsmore and Judy Krajnc, along with special assistant Carol Thacker (pictured left) have already begun scheduling and organizing the needed supplies for the three day clinic to be held the first weekend in February.    

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Roberto Cruil entertains at Hinde and Jaime's Restaaurant in La Penita de Jaltemba

Roberto Cruil entertains at Hinde and Jaime's Restaaurant in La Penita de Jaltemba

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WANTED – USED FRIDGE & STOVE

The JEDI (Jaltemba Economic Development Initiative), a Committee of Los Amigos de La Peñita is looking for a used fridge and stove.

The local government DIF office in la Peñita focuses on community and family development.  They are looking for a good quality, used fridge and stove for their kitchen.  These will be used to teach mothers how to make nutritional meals.  They will also be offering courses to women who wish to make and sell cakes, cookies and other marketable food items.  

This is a worthwhile effort and we are hoping to find something for them soon.  If you are thinking of replacing your current refrigerator or stove, but it still has some life in it, please consider donating it.  Or if your old machine can be repaired and used, we’re interested.

Please call Agneta at 274-3247, or cell 322-140-3684.  Thanks in advance.

 

 

 


 

 


 

This adorable little guy needs a home!

To adopt Call Lin Chimes at 327-274-0976

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Sobriety Under the Sun - Alcoholics Anonymous 9th Annual English Speaking Convention in Puerto Vallarta
Bob Cohen - PVNN
December 02, 2010


The website for information and registration is www.aapvconvention.com.
The local Puerto Vallarta English speaking Alcoholics Anonymous Serenity Group combined with Al-Anon participation will be hosting their 9th annual "Sobriety Under the Sun" AA convention at the Krystal Resort on January 28-30, 2011. This year's theme will be "Sunlight of the Spirit". The venue was so popular last year that it was unanimously decided to hold the convention at the Krystal again. Packages for those that wish to stay at the resort are available. Expected to attend are close to 400 recovering alcoholics and Al-Anon members, most coming from the United States and Canada, along with seasonal visitors and full time local Puerto Vallarta residents. Large speaker meetings, discussion groups, workshops, dinners and social events are all planned for the event.

There will be four main speakers, three from the AA program and one from the Al-Anon program. At the door registration and the convention begins at 2 PM Friday with hourly AA and Al-Anon marathon meetings. On the opening evening there will be a welcome reception with hors d'oeuvres at 5:00 PM, followed with the opening night AA speaker, Shannon F. from Los Angeles, California at 7.00 PM. At 9:00 PM entertainment will follow with a dance with a DJ. At 10 PM there will be an open AA beach meeting and marathon meetings will also continue until midnight.

On Saturday the day will start with a sunrise open AA beach meeting at 7:00 AM and there will be ongoing marathon meetings and workshops (both AA and Al-Anon) from 8:00 AM until 4:00 PM. The Al-Alanon opening speaker will be Jack C. from Sylmar, California from 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM. After the speaker Al-Anon will conduct their countdown for those with the least and most time in the Al-Anon program. The sunset banquet and dinner will be at the Seven Columns Restaurant (tickets are required) with the main speaker at 8:00 PM. The main speaker will be Leslie C from Sylmar, California. Register early, as the dinner always sells out. At 9:30 entertainment will be provided by a popular Mariachi band. For those that wish there will also be an open AA beach meeting at 10:00 PM.

Saturday is the day that most workshops will be held. They include topics and facilitators. Topics will include "Sunlight of the Spirit", "Courage to Change" which is a "Double Winner" workshop for those both in AA and/or Al-Anon; both at 1:00 PM. "Pioneers in AA", A Daily Reprieve", Honesty & Recovery" are all at 2:30 PM. At 4:00 PM the workshops will include a GLBT meeting as well as a women's and men's meeting. Be sure to select which workshops you want to attend as there is something for everyone.

Sunday morning concludes the convention with another open AA beach meeting at 7:00 AM, followed by a spirituality complementary continental breakfast for all attendees at 8:00 AM. The Sunday morning AA Spiritual meeting will be at 10:00 AM, with Matt M. from Long Beach, California speaking followed by the traditional countdown of years in recovery. The convention will come to a close at noon.

For those lucky enough to be staying longer there is a "Sober Cruise" which was introduced three years ago and has become a favorite among members. This is an opportunity to spend the day at sea cruising and whale watching, then a stop at one of Banderas Bay's most beautiful beaches, unreachable by land, for an AA meeting on the beach. Breakfast and lunch are included. The cruise will be on Monday, January 31st and will depart the cruise ship terminal at 9:00 AM and return at 6:00 PM. The cost will be $40 USD at the conference registration table or $45 USD at the dock. Seating will be limited to 150, so be sure to register early and not be left ashore.

For more information and registration forms as well as a detailed schedule of events visit the convention website as well at www.aapvconvention.com and navigate easily through the site to set up your conference itinerary. With the addition of Pay Pal last year it was easier to register for the conference, the banquets, and other related convention events and to book reservations at the NH Krystal Resort.

The cost for registration is $65 USD at the door, with a $10 discount if received before December 30th or a $5 discount if received before January 22nd. Registration includes full access to all meetings and workshops but not the Saturday night buffet which has an extra cost of $30 USD.

Eight years ago, a small group of local AA members formed a convention to celebrate their sobriety and invite the rest of the world to join in the celebration. Conventions are common all over the world and the group felt that Puerto Vallarta would be an ideal destination to host a convention. The first in 2002 was actually named "Soberfest 2002" and the name was changed to "Sobriety Under the Sun" the following year and was then supported by members of the Serenity Group of Alcoholics Anonymous in Puerto Vallarta. We are now celebrating Sobriety Under the Sun for the 9th year and each year attendance has increased.

Alcoholics Anonymous was founded in 1935 by two alcoholics that found that one alcoholic can best help another after repeated trips to hospitals, jails and churches all failed in efforts to help hopeless alcoholics to stop drinking. In 1939, four years later the book Alcoholics Anonymous or the "Big Book", as it is fondly called was released in print. Only 100 recovering alcoholics were members at the time and the first 164 pages of the book have remained unchanged. Currently, millions of once suffering alcoholics worldwide are now members and enjoy freedom without alcohol, and leading productive lives. Alcoholics Anonymous is known as perhaps the greatest movement of the 20th century that helps individuals at no cost. All groups are self supporting through meeting contributions.

The 75th anniversary of Alcoholics Anonymous was celebrated in San Antonio, Texas at its international convention was held on July 1st - 4th, 2010, with the theme being "A Vision for You". Upwards of 60,000 attended and flooded the city. Hotel rooms in the San Antonio area close to the convention site were sold out far in advance and rooms in the surrounding area also sold out. Many attending had to go as far as Austin for hotel accommodations. AA is currently found in almost every country in the world and the "Big Book" has been translated in almost every language.

Strange, but true, in Mexico the first group was an English speaking group formed by ex-pats in 1946, and it took ten more years before a Spanish speaking group surfaced. The success and growth in Mexico was phenomenal, currently with close to 20,000 groups in existence. According to a local AA member in Puerto Vallarta, who is anonymous in accordance with the spiritual principles of the program, the first group, named the "Serenity Group" sprung up in 1966 in Gringo Gulch and met in rotating homes. Twenty years later in October of 1986, The "Serenity Group" opened its doors on the second floor at the Cine Bahia on Insurgentes Avenue and became home to the Puerto Vallarta Alano Club in 1994. The AA Serenity Group met twice daily (9am and 6:30 pm) and then included other 12th step support groups.

In the middle of 2009, the Puerto Vallarta Alano Club after 23 years moved to its new and current location. The new facility is located at Basilio Badillo 329, just a few blocks south of the original Cine Bahia location. It is on the ground floor on the north side of Basilio Badillo and across the street from Johnny's Diner.

With the help from members of the club, which is independent of the 12 step meetings, a major reconstruction of the "New Alano Club" is proving to be one that all are enjoying. The club is independent of other businesses and has one large meeting room and two smaller comfortable meeting rooms. Improvements and upgrades have been made and most comments are that folks are very pleased. For those coming to the convention, stop by and catch a meeting at the new club. There is also a website for the Puerto Vallarta Alano Club and information for the surrounding area for 12 step meetings in English. The new website is www.recoverpv.com.

The website for information and registration is www.aapvconvention.com. From this site one can register online and choose from different packages or email for more information. Registration this year can be made easily with Pay Pal. The most important thing is that nobody makes any profits or gets paid as AA service is a major component in staying sober. Any extra monies are forwarded to AA service groups to further assist others in their recovery efforts.

The weather is generally in the high 70s to low 80's and sunny in January and dips to a frigid 62 degrees at night, thus the origination of the convention name. Most people extend their visit to a week or more to enjoy the paradise and charm of Puerto Vallarta. Come join the international group of wonderful people that have one common purpose; to get sober, stay sober and enjoy life without the use of alcohol.

 



  Calling All Writers! PV Writer's Conference Hosts Big Names, Feb 25-27
Roberta Rand - PVNN
December 29, 2010

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Attention all aspiring authors, novelists, screenwriters and English majors! It's time to shake off those post-holiday doldrums and dust off the old Smith-Corona. The Puerto Vallarta Writers Group will hold its 6th annual Puerto Vallarta Writer's Conference at Los Mangos Library, Feb. 25th-27th, with a stellar line-up of best-selling authors, publishing experts and writing professionals prepared to share their secrets, boost your confidence and launch you on your own trajectory toward literary fame/notoriety.
Whether you want to learn the finer points of writing screenplays, need help with your romance novel or could use some practical guidance on shaping a book proposal, this year's writer's conference promises to provide plenty of practical direction for both new and seasoned writers - plus the opportunity to rub sueded elbows with others who simply love to schmooz about the written word.
This year's faculty includes:
Rick Najera - an award-winning Writer, Actor, Director, Producer and Comedian, known for his work on comedy telelvision including "MadTV" and "In Living Color."
Lisa Brackmann - author of Rock, Paper, Tiger, named by Amazon.com as one of the Top 100 books of 2010 and one of the Top 10 Mystery Thrillers of the year. Brackman has worked as an executive at a major motion picture studio, an issues researcher in a presidential campaign, and was the singer/songwriter/bassist in an LA rock band. A southern California native, she lives in Venice CA and spends a lot of time in Beijing, China. Her three cats wish she'd stay put.
Michael Bracken - Crime Fiction writer and an award-winning advertising copywriter. Bracken is the author of 11 books and more than 1,200 shorter works published in more than 150 publications. He is the editor of five crime fiction anthologies. He also provides editorial services to book and periodical publishers.
Sunny Frazier - Mystery Writer and author of the novels Where Angels Fear and Fools Rush In, billed as "astrology" mysteries.
Sarah Cortez - Professional Editor, Author and Poet, who has worked with many award-winning, professional writers, and edited two additional books of short fiction plus numerous smaller projects, such as query letters, book proposals, poetry, etc. She is also an accomplished speech-writer.
Don't miss out! This conference promises to be a "hot ticket," so register EARLY!! SAVE MONEY. Early Bird registration for the conference is $100.00 per person and includes all keynote speakers and seminars. Registration will increase to $120.00 per person after January 31, 2011.
To register, contact Ted Druch or Maria Ruiz, Phone: (322) 123-9249, Email: langton64(at)hotmail.com. For more information on PV Writers, go to
www.Puerto-Vallarta-Writers-Group.com.

 

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 Mexico's Other Enemy: Obesity Rates Triple in Last 3 Decades
Rafael Romo - CNN
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January 04, 2011



Mexican retailers are increasingly asking for larger clothing sizes, which have squeezed out production of smaller sizes.
Sizing up the magnitude of Mexico's obesity problem is as simple as visiting a clothing manufacturer. At Arush, a clothing factory in Mexico City, the changing demand has modified production. Buyers, including Mexican giant retailers like Soriana and Liverpool, are increasingly asking for "large" and "extra large" sizes, which have all but replaced production of "small" and "medium."

Designer Adriana Moreno, who works at Arush, said they're simply adapting to Mexico's new reality: an explosion of overweight and obese people, mostly in the last three decades. "In our market, I can tell you we've had a 50% growth in sales of large and extra-large sizes in the last three years," Moreno said.

According to the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, 69.5% of the Mexican population aged 15 and older is overweight or obese. This is the highest rate in the world, even higher than in the United States - which historically had the highest rate - and the United Kingdom, which has the highest in Europe.

The Mexican government launched a campaign last year urging people to exercise, drink more water, and eat fruits and vegetables. President Felipe Calderón said that "since 1980, the percentage of overweight or obese Mexicans has tripled."

The problem starts early: 4.5 million children between the ages of 5 and 11 are already overweight. Many school districts have banned junk food in their facilities, but it's readily available right outside, much to the chagrin of parents. "You can see how many stands there are outside. And they're all selling junk food! I think they should also control what they sell out here," Daniela Piña said as she waited for her child outside a grammar school in Mexico City's Doctores neighborhood.

Adela Garcia, a stay-at-home mother, said parental responsibility plays a vital role in solving the problem. "It really starts at home," she said. "We as parents have to take that kind of food away from children so that they eat healthier."

Mexico's Institute for Public Health reports that the number of overweight or obese school-aged children increased from 18.4% in 1999 to 26.2% in 2006. It also says that diabetes - of which obesity is a contributing factor - has become the No. 1 cause of death in Mexico.

Other statistics provided by the institute are very telling. Mexicans drink 160.1 liters (42.3 gallons) of soft drinks per year. The institute also says that school-aged children get at least a fifth of their calories from drinks with a high content of sugar and other sweeteners.

"We trust that the public interest will prevail over private interests and that the federal government will do, under the law, everything possible so that our proposals are quickly implemented," the institute says. Their proposals include increasing physical activity in schools and improving nutrition guidelines.

Back at the clothes factory, Adriana Moreno is faced with a challenge: pleasing people in spite of their size. "It's a very demanding market, very demanding. People are always trying to look good, not seem so overweight. They look for a beautiful garment, a good design that doesn't make them look heavier than they really are," Moreno said.

The war on drugs has killed 30,000 people in the last four years, and violence is front-page news in major newspapers across Mexico. But obesity, excess weight and their related health problems claim almost five times more lives than the war against drug cartels. According to the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, individual prevention programs could avoid as many as 47,000 deaths from chronic diseases every year.

Mexico's Health Ministry reports that obesity and excess weight cost the country $5.5 billion in expenses associated with treating people with diabetes, high cholesterol, high blood pressure and heart disease.

CNN's Rey Rodriguez in Mexico City contributed to this report.



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NEW QUESTION

Dear Miguel,

I have heard that it is important to have a Mexican will. Why do I need this?

Tom

Dear Tom,

If you have assets in Mexico is best to have a Mexican will to ensure your wishes are honored. Mexico has different laws regarding beneficiaries than Canada or the US, so it is always best to be clear about your intentions.

If you have a will from Canada or the US you can have it translated by a certified translator and you need an apostle or equivalent. An apostle is a legal document certifying that the document – the will in this case – is in fact a legal document.

The other alternative is to have me assist you in preparing a Mexican will that mirrors your US or Canadian will. This may be easiest route.


 

Dear Miguel,

I am 66 years old and I was told that it was a good idea for me to apply for the Mexican Senior Citizen’s card.

Tonya

Dear Tonya,

You need a birth certificate, FM3 or Fm2, Passport and electric or phone bill and copies of each. You also need pictures.

The card is free.

You will get discounts on various busses, some restaurant, pharmacies. It is definitely worth applying for. Once you have it you need not reapply every year.


Dear Miguel,

I have a bed and breakfast that I operate but my clients are only friends and relatives from home. Do I need a working FM3.

Jack

Dear Jack,

You need a working FM3 even if you only collect money for maintenance. However this is easy. You do NOT need a corporation.

You are given 30 days by immigration to get your working numbers (RFC Affiliation) from the taxation board (Hacienda). The process is relatively simple: you must make an appointment to register in person and you must know what category best fits your needs. I believe from your letter it would be a small contributor to minimize both the obligations and taxes paid.

Once you contact me with your particulars I can advise you further. Each case is different.

I can assist you with obtaining your working FM3, advising and accompanying you regarding Hacienda registration.

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