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Saving Our Planet: Education Is the Solution

by John Benus According to studies by scientists and environmentalists worldwide, if we don't act soon, polluting our air, sea & land will not only affect and kill our birds, fish, animals, and plant life but will also destroy our food sources. Unless we act now, the Earth will probably...

Tromba Vetusta Presents Saturnalia

Previously published in NiteLifeExchange Alejandra Matus and her partner Dabit Azofeifa (Tromba Vetusta) were asked by Act2PV's Entertainment Director, David Sabella, to come up with a new show that combines their evident skills in playing musical instruments, singing, dancing, mime, juggling (yep, they are both clowns in the Cirque...

Blaze of Glory – Texas Tribute to Bon Jovi

by Merv Buchanan John Francis Bongiovi, Jr., better known as Jon Bon Jovi, began playing piano and guitar at the age of 13. After almost a decade spent perfecting his craft in a series of New Jersey bands, he formed the power rock band Bon Jovi in 1983. Over the...

Chocolate – The Love Connection Worldwide

Health benefits of Chocolate: Chocolate suppresses a cough better than cough medicine. Scientists believe the properties of cocoa help relieve irritation and inflammation, enjoy some dark or herbal chocolate when you feel that throat tickle! Chocolate promotes healthy circulation; it can also protect against damage caused by type 2 diabetes. Brain...

Truth Is Always Paradoxical – Henry David Thoreau

The particular path that you're on has what are called paradoxes, things that are somewhat puzzling. It has been said that a paradox is "the truth standing on its head to get your attention." This is quite true. I have often written many times about the benefits of being still,...

Dirty Water Continues, Dorado Moving in, Stripers Too

Well, here we are again in what seems to be the never-ending dirty water! For at least six weeks, we have seen fishing in Puerto Vallarta suffering through the change of seasons here in the Bay of Banderas. We expect a few weeks of dirty water - it's just...

You Make Me Feel

Recap: Good Morning, From Here, January 25 - 31 Monday The Electric Light Orchestra appeared once again on Coco Cabaret's stage with little lead time to get the word out, but the audience there was thrilled! ELO was one of hundreds of new bands 50 years ago struggling to become...

All I Wanna Do is Dance

by Marcia BlondinIt was 1994. "Debby!" The voice shouted into the phone. "It's Hal!"She knew who it was; only one person in the world ever called her 'Debby' and got away with it. Director Hal Prince (21 Tony Award-winner for things like Cabaret, Phantom of the Opera, West Side Story,...

Questions About Buying Property in Mexico

Costs, Taxes, Closing: We hope to provide you clear answers to frequently asked questions Preconstruction Purchases If you are buying property from a developer, keep in mind that as the seller, he must issue you a factura (invoice) stating your purchase price. Save this invoice data on a USB in...

Big Bam Boom – Tribute to Hall & Oates

by Merv Buchanan Musicians Daryl Hall and John Oates met in 1967 while attending Temple University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Although they were members of competing area bands, they were drawn together by their mutual love of R&B music. In 1970, they formed a musical duo aptly named "Hall & Oates"...

Pilgrimage to Talpa de Allende

by Shirley Fastner I was already enroute to my favorite local Vallarta pilgrim destination, when I realized it was exactly the seventh anniversary of the death of my mother. It was a perfect day for a pilgrimage to Talpa de Allende, Jalisco.Three million people a year travel to this...

How You Perceive Is What You Create

This message came at the beginning of this week of unprecedented change, and while you are at it, remember that this is a beautiful day on planet Earth, and we are loved. This was channeled through my colleague Laurent Phillip, who is part of my international ACIM group, and it...

PV Shares Sponsors Three Students for Zona Maco

PV Shares Foundation is proud to announce its support for three outstanding students from the Centro Universitario de la Costa of the University of Guadalajara to attend ZONA MACO, the most important contemporary art fair in Latin America. The ZONA MACO Art Fair will be held in CDMX Feb 5-9,...

Blooming Together? Wow!

Recap: Good Morning, From Here, January 18 - 24 Monday Last weekend was rich with diverse musical genres, from Cabaret to Bach Cantatas and back to Cabaret. But first, a Grand Opening of a new shop in a section of Vallarta undergoing a rebirth at Los Mercados. Tashara Smith Santana...

Stem Cell Applications

by Dr Simona Pop Neurodegeneration Research has been conducted on the effects of stem cells on brain degeneration, such as in Parkinson's disease, Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, and Alzheimer's.   Preliminary studies related to multiple sclerosis have been conducted, and a 2020 phase 2 trial found significantly improved outcomes for mesenchymal stem...

The Eagles – A California Classic

by Merv Buchanan The Eagles were formed in 1971 by Don Henley, Glenn Frey, Bernie Leadon, and Randy Meisner—all talented musicians previously part of Linda Ronstadt's backup band. Over their extensive and influential career, they toured the globe, winning 5 American Music Awards, 6 Grammy Awards, and earning a prestigious...

Dorado, Stripers, and the Dirty Water Dilemma

Well, here we are; it’s five weeks now since the dirty water has taken over Puerto Vallarta’s fishing grounds in the Bay of Banderas. The funny thing is that fishing is improving for some reason. After spending much of the last four weeks advising people to maybe take a...

Stars With A Heart

Stars With A Heart showcases the breathtaking talent of Puerto Vallarta entertainers in an afternoon of live performances presented at Teatro Vallarta Centro Cultural Center on Sunday, January 26th, at 4 pm. This spectacular benefit show is one of the most exciting events of the season with all proceeds...

Bid the Third Dimension Goodbye

"Dear readers, welcome once again to our message which you, the readers, draw forth. The energy on earth has become intense, resulting in upset and confusion for many, especially those unaware of the ascension process. The status quo presently in place on earth must change for mankind to move into higher reality consciousness, but most...

Classic ABBA: Amberley & Kara’s Exciting Tribute

by Merv BuchananIt's impossible to overestimate the impact Swedish recording group ABBA, featuring singers Agnetha Fältskog and Frida Lyngstad, have had on popular music. During the 70s, ABBA, the first recording stars, from a non-English-speaking country to regularly top the world's record charts, owned the airwaves. They exploded onto the...