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Puerto Vallarta, Jal. - The State Unit of Proteccion Civil and Jalisco Fire Fighters, announced, through their Twitter account, a new eruption of Colima Volcano sends ashes four thousand meters high.
MEXICO CITY – A Mexican governor is apologizing for slapping an assistant after a video of the incident made a splash online.
The clip shows Chiapas state Gov. Manuel Velasco striking the left cheek of an aide he identifies as Luis Humberto Morales while greeting party supporters at a public event Dec. 9.
The video has been shared widely on social media in recent days and inspired a host of memes. As of Wednesday afternoon it had been viewed more than 1.5 million times on YouTube.
The Associated Press could not immediately confirm the source of the video. But Velasco said Tuesday in another public event that he's sorry. He said he was making public the same apology he offered to Morales the day of the incident.
Velasco's office declined to comment further.
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Puerto Vallarta, Mexico has witnessed a ground-breaking moment in its history with the recent opening of the LIV Fertility Center. The prominent and iconic IVF center represents a significant step into the strategic investment of the global fertility industry.
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico has witnessed a ground-breaking moment in its history with the recent opening of the LIV Fertility Center. The prominent and iconic IVF center represents a significant step into the strategic investment of the global fertility industry.
Commenting on the LIV Fertility Center opening, CEO and Founder Tolga Umar, stated, "LIV represents all that is great about the science of reproductive medicine. Our team is driven by intended parents who are chasing a dream, driven by fertility technology and innovation and the overall commitment to advancing pregnancy success rates."
The LIV Fertility Center is located at Paseo de los Cocoteros 55, Piso 3. Nuevo Vallarta, Nayarit. C.P. 63735 — inside the top-rated San Javier Hospital.
With a vision to set a new global benchmark for excellence in reproductive medicine, LIV is drawing on the expertise of fertility expert, Dr. Horacio Vega, and practiced embryologist, Emb. Diego Carrillo, who have been inspired by the company's relentless mission to provide affordable, trustworthy and successful fertility lifelines to individuals on all facets of the globe.
LIV is the most innovative and efficient fertility center in Mexico — vividly contouring to foreign patients. "The opening of our fertility center in Puerto Vallarta is an important milestone. The decision to move forward in Puerto Vallarta was a direct result of our commitment to bringing together affordability and an enviable destination retreat on one stage," stated Mr. Umar.
The company’s continuous research and advanced technology is reflected in its all-inclusive program packages for IVF, egg donation, and gender selection. The modernized, state-of-the-art fertility center accommodates patients in a remarkably uncommon way — from the unparalleled patient support to the beach resort accommodations and an exclusive IVF-FET warranty.
The fertility specialists at LIV relentlessly pursue advanced training and opportunities to contribute to research breakthroughs in the field of reproductive medicine. More importantly, the fertility clinic in Puerto Vallarta is devoted to personalized patient care. Dr. Vega and Emb. Carrillo untiringly value the opportunity to help intended parents overcome the obstacles to building a family.
While there are many fertility center across the globe who are helping individuals overcome male and female infertility, the IVF clinic is earning a reputation for providing life-line services and an unwavering focus on what matters most — the patient.
The LIV Fertility Center embodies its own term — a living lifeline. Expert fertility specialists, innovative facilities, revolutionary IVF procedures, intelligent management structure, affordability and sophisticated comfort is what sets LIV apart from the rest. The company refines and redefines each and every aspect of reproductive medicine.
The LIV Fertility Center in Puerto Vallarta is a renowned, world-class fertility center that embraces affordability, technical expertise, proven successful outcomes, and the ability to exceed the challenges for every individual case of infertility. Infertility is one of life's most difficult encounters — medically and emotionally. The LIV team is continually striving to implement new infertility technologies and a management structure to embrace patients on their journey to parenthood. The world-class laboratory precisely reflects in the pioneering treatments of In Vitro Fertilization (IVF), Embryo Cryopreservation, Assisted Hatching, and Gender Selection. LIV invites you to revel in a unique cultural experience in Puerto Vallarta with its year-round stunning climate, gorgeous pristine beaches and a dazzling array of world-class attractions. See the Future of Reproductive Medicine.
Adhering to a set of core values that characterizes our beliefs, the LIV Fertility Center’s mission is to provide affordable, trustworthy and successful fertility lifelines to those we serve on all facets of the globe.
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Puerto Vallarta, Jal. - Traveling Workshops of Vallarta’s Institute of Culture (IVC) started yesterday (Jan. 20), its 2015 activities at Plaza Principal of Colonia Las Juntas with free Drawing and Painting classes.
Together with experienced artists who, eight months ago, joined the brigades that the municipal government preceded by Ramon Guerrero Martinez promotes, Puerto Vallarta’s public places have turned into a gathering center to program and work on artistic topics.
To this moment, more than two thousand children and two hundred adults in 24 different areas have been benefit. We consider this a great opportunity for public access to cultural services for the people of Puerto Vallarta.
”Following the initiative of Meyer Ramon Guerrero Martinez, to bring culture to the towns, the workshops have become the perfect link between artists and locals, and have given them a sense of community” stated Sergio Zepeda, director of IVC.
He added that this year, working together with “Pueblo es Cultura” program, there will be offering more workshops. They will be adding free artistic shows, so that the educational and the artistic content of the workshops, reach every corner of Puerto Vallarta.
The rest of the activities will continue: today, at “colonia Ampliacion Aeropuerto”; the 26th at Villa Flores; 27th at Getsemani and the 28th at the Health Center. Workshops start at 5:00 p.m. every day.
Come and join the workshop closer to your home. You will have the opportunity to spend some quality time with your neighbors and learn to translate your emotions into art.
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TUESDAY January 20
NEW MOON
FREE MALECON SCULPTURE TOUR — 9:30 am. The best free tour in Vallarta (also better than most of the paid ones…). Learn about the Malecon sculptures and the Huichol symbols embedded in the Malecon cement. Led by Gary Thompson of Galeria Pacifico. No reservations needed. Meet at the Millenium Sculpture near the Hotel Rosita.
VALLARTA IFC HOME TOURS — 10:30 am. Approximately 3 hours long. Tour four fabulous Puerto Vallarta homes each week. Benefit for the International Friendship Club’s Cleft Palate Surgery Program. 500 pesos. Reservations necessary.
SPCA TOUR — noon. Meet in the Costco parking lot for a guided tour of the SPCA shelter. Car pool or bring your own ride. No cost and the length of the tour is from 2 – 4 hours. Reservations necessary:
WEDNESDAY January 21
VALLARTA IFC HOME TOURS — 10:30 am. Approximately 3 hours long. Tour four fabulous Puerto Vallarta homes each week. Benefit for the International Friendship Club’s Cleft Palate Surgery Program. 500 pesos. Reservations necessary.
VALLARTASCENE EXPAT MEETUP — 5 pm at Cafe Mordida, Manantial 375, Colonia Buenos Aires. Everyone is invited to a casual get-together of expats, residents and visitors.
VALLARTA ART WALK — 6 to 10 pm. Self guided tours of Centro Vallarta local art galleries. Refreshments served. Free.
BINGO FOR CHARITY — 6 – 8:30 pm at Nacho Daddy, upstairs in the air-conditioned theater. Card sales start at 5 pm. Benefit for Pasitos de Luz and Colina Spay & Neuter Clinic.
MIERCOLES DE PASEO NOCTURNO 8:45 pm. Meet in front of the whale statue at the entrance to the Marina and ride into town with many other bike riders. Check facebook link for info. Free.
THURSDAY January 22
CONCERT — Municipal Band, 7 pm, Presidencia Square, FREE
FRIDAY January 23
MARSOL MARKET BY THE PIER — 9:30 am to 2 pm. A market of artisans and food. Located in the huge lobby of the Marsol Hotel at the foot of the pier and just behind Cuates and Cuetes Restaurant.
SOUTHSIDE SHUFFLE — 6 to 10 pm an “open house” on Basilio Badillo in Colonia Emiliano Zapata. Strolling musicians and complementary cocktails at the various businesses along this popular street. Every other Friday from November 14 (2014) to March 20 (2015). Free.
SATURDAY January 24
OLD TOWN FARMERS MARKET — 9:30 am to 2 pm in Lazaro Cárdenas Park.
PV WRITERS GROUP — PV Writers Group – 10:30 am in THE RED ROOM of ACT11 ENTERTAINMENT, located at the corner of Basilio Badillo and Insurgentes. Enter on Basilio Badillo above the former Argentina Steak House. Go up the stairs, through the glass doors and turn LEFT for the Red Room.
TASTE OF LA CRUZ — 3 – 7 pm at the La Cruz Marina. Hundreds of businesses will be sharing a “taste” of their regional art, clothing, food, and more. Live entertainment. 150 pesos entry (one free drink).
SUNDAY January 25
VIA RECREACTIVA — 8 am to 2 pm. From the Sports Stadium to the Holiday Inn, Fco. Medina Ascencio (the main airport road) will be closed to traffic for a public walk, bicycle, run. Traffic will be diverted to the laterals.
COLINA FREE SPAY & NEUTER CLINIC — for Dogs and Cats, at 491 V. Carranza between Naranjo and Jacarandas, Romantic Zone. Drop off at 8 am (come earlier to ensure a spot!), pick up at 4.
LA CRUZ MERCADO HUANACAXTLE — Farmer’s Market 9 am to 2 pm at the La Cruz Marina.
CONCERT — Municipal Band, beginning at 6 pm, Presidencia Square, FREE
PUBLIC DANCE — the Sunday Evening Dance, 7 pm, traditional dancing to live music in the Presidencia Square, FREE
THE MALECÓN — When the sun goes down, the Malecón comes alive. Come out and stroll the Malecon. It’s a Sunday tradition here.
Puerto Vallarta, Jal. - Mondays are, without a doubt, one of the most unwanted days for a great part of humanity; people would do anything to be able to stop the clock so that it would never arrive.
Puerto Vallarta, Jal. - Ms. Sandra Wicks, representing South Puerto Vallarta Rotary Club, and Eleanor Hawthorn, representing Anchorage Canada Rotary Club, accompanied by the Vice President of this altruistic organization, Luis Ignacio Bobadilla, awarded scholarships and a laptop to selected students.
The U.S. State Department offers travel warnings for rural areas and secondary highways in the states of Nayarit and Jalisco, Mexico (where the Puerto Vallarta airport is located). Visit travel.state.gov for more information.
Beach life abounds in Sayulita, Mexico, including gentle surf breaks, tasty street food, a healthy ex-pat community and ocean-side vacation rentals. Located 40 minutes north of Puerto Vallarta, this tiny fishing-turned-surfing village also boasts blossoming ties to Colorado, as many residents of the state flock to the area for a quieter south-of-the-border experience.
“The town was a much more authentic experience than any other place in Mexico we had been,” said Sarah Shrader, of Grand Junction, who visited Sayulita last October. “There are no resorts in Sayulita, just rental homes and small hotels, so it was less commercialized. We didn’t do any touristy things while we were there; we only surfed, ate, swam and relaxed. We snorkeled at the Marieta Islands one day, and that was fantastic.”
The Marieta Islands are a popular destination for snorkeling thanks to clear water and a variety of marine life, and they are located a few miles off the coast.
According to Shrader, Sayulita was “a perfect fit” for her family, including three boys, age 7, 10 and 12, who wanted to learn how to surf.
“We wanted a quiet, non-touristy place on the Pacific Ocean with nice waves and warm water,” Shrader said. “We looked at Todos Santos as well, but the waves there were a bit bigger and we were assuming would be more challenging for beginner surfers.”
Danny McGuckin, a veteran bartender currently pouring drinks at Beaver Creek’s Toscanini, also traveled to Sayulita during Vail’s offseason to soak up the sun.
“I chose Sayulita because I heard many good things from a lot of friends,” McGuckin, of Avon said, describing it as “a ski bum’s offseason getaway for sure.”
McGuckin, along with Chance Humphrey (also of Avon), spent two weeks exploring the village. The friends he made, as well as a cruise with Sayulita Sailing Explorations (www.sayulitasailing.com), were vacation highlights.
“I will definitely go back someday,” he said. “I met at least a dozen people from Colorado.”
As long as you stay within the village and not on the outskirts, Sayulita bustles with activity day and night; imagine barking dogs, vrooming engines and children playfully hollering.
It also offers a welcoming, casual attitude that lends itself to relaxation (and sometimes humorous disbelief): humidity (a welcome change from dry Colorado); weirdly large insects; warm, very blue ocean water; wide-open beaches; and never-ending camaraderie among locals and travelers. Visitors will see an overabundance of street dogs begging for scraps, unfortunately. Adopt one by visiting Sayulita Animals (www.sayulitanimals.org).
Don’t miss Playa de Los Muertos (literal translation is Beach of the Dead), which can be accessed through a small graveyard built into a hillside above the main beach.
According to Sayulita Life (www.sayulitalife.com): “Walk to the south (left when facing the sea) around the curve of Sayulita Bay past Villa Amor and follow the dirt road left up the hill, under an arch and through the cemetery. On the far side of the cemetery, turn right to Playa de Los Muertos, which is very popular with Mexican families and a safe swimming beach. Huge rocks protect it on both sides.”
It’s important to note the Shraders “felt totally comfortable” sending their boys into town for ice cream without adult supervision.
“It was super safe and everyone was friendly,” Shrader noted.
Kristin Holt, of Los Angeles, has visited Sayulita twice a year since discovering the village a few years ago.
“The town and people are what keep me coming back,” she said. “I love the beaches and the culture. I love going to pick up dinner to cook and everything is fresh.”
Fun fact: Holt always travels with her dog, Chico.
“As long as you get all their shots and paperwork 20 days prior to entering Mexico, it’s easy,” she said.
Don’t miss Burrito Revolucion, a tiny taco and burrito shop with street seating and tasty dipping sauces. A sister shop may open in Denver soon. Stay tuned.
In this writer’s opinion, street food was way better than the much-touted high-end restaurants catering to blander palates. Duck into alleyways or walk down the street to see what’s cooking. The best food is made by locals from carts, and it’s surprisingly inexpensive. One woman even made and sold tacos from the trunk of her car.
Eric Koehler, of Grand Junction, who visited Sayulita in October, suggests eating adventurously and without fear.
“If you don’t get sick once off street food in Mexico, you didn’t do it right,” he said, laughing. “Eating local foods is a great way to get to know the place you’re visiting.”
Koehler even sampled street oysters with McGuckin, which came with a bottle of hot sauce and a plate of ice.
Don’t forget: Folks from the states should not drink tap water in Mexico, as it will cause gastrointestinal issues. Drink bottled water only.
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LINCOLN PARK — Chef Laura Martinez had decided on the name of her restaurant years ago, before finishing culinary school, before a stint at Charlie Trotter's that put her in the spotlight, before she discovered how difficult it was for a blind person to do the seemingly impossible and open a restaurant.
The Lakeview resident always knew she would call her restaurant La Diosa, Spanish for "the goddess."
Two years ago, with the aid of a business adviser she cold-called after a Google search, she started working in earnest toward opening that restaurant.
And on Friday, Martinez, 30, did it — unlocked the door of La Diosa, 2308 N. Clark St., wearing a white chef coat embroidered with the name she'd chosen before it was a sure thing, nervous, she admitted, but smiling nonetheless.
It was technically a soft opening for a small crowd of media and friends. They gathered in the cozy, 450-square-foot cafe, sipping hot chocolate and tea and nibbling on guacamole and chips and wedges of ham and Cheddar quiche and mocha-Kahlua cheesecake.
La Diosa opens to the public at 11 a.m. Friday. Martinez describes her menu as Mexican comfort food with French touches.
Blind since infancy, she knows the restaurant intimately by touch. Last week, she moved easily around the main counter, past the talking cash register and still-empty pastry case, as visitors greeted her with hugs. Her two employees behind the counter — her husband Maurilio and her mom Josephina — wore matching chef coats.
"She absolutely nailed this. It's been two years of ups and downs. This is really, really an exciting moment," said Andrew Fogaty, the small business development expert who helped Martinez secure loans from the state and from small business lender Accion that were instrumental in launching the restaurant.
Standing next to Fogaty was Jennie Motto, a senior loan officer at Accion who referred to Fogaty as Martinez's "champion" and who, like most of the people in the brightly painted cafe, has followed the chef's progress closely.
Martinez moved to Chicago from Moline, Ill., to attend Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts after connecting with the state's Department of Rehabilitation Services. The agency covered her tuition, fees and other expenses and helped place her in an internship at the Chicago Lighthouse, which led to a job at the late chef Charlie Trotter's acclaimed Lincoln Park restaurant.
Juan Ortiz, a department vocational rehabilitation counselor who has worked closely with Martinez since she was a culinary student, was at Friday's opening. He said that while he has had many gratifying experiences with his agency's clients, Martinez's case "is the icing on the cake."
The agency is covering the first five months' rent for Martinez and will continue to monitor and assist her with any business needs for the next nine months, Ortiz said.
According to Fogaty, Martinez is the first blind chef in the United States to open a restaurant. She might not be the last. Houston chef Christine Ha, the first blind chef to compete and win on Fox's "MasterChef," posted a link on Twitter to an October DNAinfo.com story about Martinez.
"If this blind chef can open her own restaurant, I can too some day," Ha tweeted.
La Diosa will be open 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesdays through Thursdays, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sundays. It will be closed on Mondays.
Follow Bryen Dunn on Twitter: www.twitter.com/@Bryen_Dunn
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Vallarta Nayarit has many natural beauties; one that stands out is the imposing Sierra Madre cruising along the tourist destination. This is the perfect place to have countless adventures –not only you will have fun as a kid in the zip-lining or throwing yourself to a free-fall overlooking the gorgeous Banderas Bay, but you can also contribute to the development of the community and preservation of natural reserves by practicing ecotourism. A great example is the mountain biking in Vallarta-Nayarit, an activity full of energy and excitement- It will make you explore your adventurous side.
It started when I arrived to Vallarta, with the beach and mountains in front of me, my imagination started working. I wanted to know how useful was to watch Man vs. Wild for hours, so I started my search on Google. Suddenly, a Sunday I found Ecotour, a small place in downtown (I have written de address below) packed with bikes of all types, since this is an activity that children from 7 years and old can practice without any problems. We started with the proper equipment: elbow pads, knee pads and helmet (no matter how ridiculously you think you look, believe me you will need it).
After a short instruction on the use of bicycles and a description of the route, we left; I thought it would be very difficult to leave the city, but it took only a couple of blocks down through a dirty road to get into the mountains, leaving behind the comforts of Old Vallarta – the physical demand started. Of course most was uphill; the road was the mountain -so just imagine a path that disappears slowly; trees and greenery everywhere, an squirrel occasionally, birds and iguanas that supported your morally and gave you courage (or the fatigue made me see them that way)- you need to be physically fit or have a lot courage to keep going.
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Thierry Blouet, chef and owner of Café des Artistes in Puerto Vallarta, was – as they say – born for the business.
After more than a year of strategic planning and reflection, the CARE Surrogacy Center Mexico is proud to announce an exciting and epic move to Puerto Vallarta.
Chicago, IL (PRWEB) January 15, 2015
After more than a year of strategic planning and reflection, the CARE Surrogacy Center Mexico is proud to announce an exciting and epic move to Puerto Vallarta.
The company says the move was driven by a desire to create a more efficient management structure in a desirable location — and to give intended parents a soothing, relaxing environment. The CARE offices are now located at Paseo de los Cocoteros 55, Suite 2333 in Puerto Vallarta.
Puerto Vallarta is a stunning, year-round destination retreat — surrounded by pristine beaches, vibrant nightlife, world-class cuisine, and a flourishing venue for art and culture.
The CARE Surrogacy Center in Puerto Vallarta —
Known for its extremely unmatched ability to help build families made with love, the CARE Surrogacy Center has embarked on numerous highly successful endeavors and achievements over the past year — including pregnancy success for over 15 couples.
Expert reproductive law specialists and dedicated journey coordinators are orchestrating the top surrogacy program in Mexico and focusing this move as an opportunity to become a bigger part of something truly remarkable — a bold opportunity to give intended parents a spectacular future in a more welcoming and open environment.
“Ultimately, this move is going to benefit our intended parents. Puerto Vallarta is one of the most exciting destinations on the globe. It gives our intended parents destination-friendly incentives and a closer proximity to airports and hotels,” stated Ivan Davydov, Reproductive Lawyer at the CARE Surrogacy Center.
Leader in LGBT Family Building —
With the bold move to Puerto Vallarta, the CARE Surrogacy Center is further progressing their surrogacy programs for LGBT singles and couples. The city of Puerto Vallarta is considered one of the most popular gay-friendly destinations in the world with its sophisticated ambiance and easy-to-reach West Coast location.
The company stands strong on its belief that all of their intended parents should be treated equally not only when choosing options to build a family, but in all aspects of life. The team at CARE has created an inclusive and welcoming environment for intended parents to become acquainted with Mexico’s most diverse resort town.
“We are committed to maintaining a culture of respect, inclusion and equal treatment for our CARE intended parents. It is an honor to be acknowledged among the leaders in providing surrogacy options to LGBT communities. We help simplify the journey for same-sex couples by offering services that are affordable, accessible and structured to celebrate and strengthen their identity,” stated Mr. Umar.
About CARE Surrogacy Center Mexico
The CARE Surrogacy Center in Mexico provides incomparable experiences for intended parents, encompassed by enhanced clinical pregnancy outcomes, abridged costs and a wide-ranging continuum of care. The vision of CARE is to represent and assist individuals and couples all over the world who want to build a family, regardless of sexual orientation or marital status. The center embraces a positive approach to surrogacy with compassionate journey coordinators, expert IVF medical specialists using the latest technologies, and the expertise of the CARE surrogacy legal team.
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Despite a language barrier and cultural shift, Anne, a local breast cancer survivor, knows she has a deep connection with women in the small Mexican village of Rincón de Guayabitos.
The Comox Valley woman is collecting mastectomy bras to bring to cancer survivors who may not have access to proper garments to help with healing and overall self-esteem.
She is leaving mid-February for four weeks, and on her first visit, she hopes to distribute as many bras as she can to women who need assistance.
“I know what women go through with their self-esteem; you’re left with a bra that is fitted with a prosthesis, but after surgery you’re given a foamy and it slips all over the place and doesn’t fit properly.”
Anne added a properly fitting bra can help women who’ve had mastectomies feel significantly better.
“I thought of the women (in Mexico) and I don’t think they have much (to help).”
Because it’s her first trip, Anne admits she doesn’t have a contact in Rincón — about an hour away from Puerta Vallarta — but hopes to establish contacts and make her contribution of bras a yearly occurrence.
During the end of February, Anne explained the village holds a breast cancer march, and visiting Canadians dress up with bras over their clothes and decorate the area.
She saw it fitting to donate the bras during the latter half of the month, and with help from WestJet, which will ship the bras for free, Anne hopes to collect at least a dozen for her first trip.
To donate a bra or schedule a pick-up, call Anne at 250-339-4851.
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