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Editorial 3Your Commentsletters@pvmirror.comWelcome to November in Vallarta!A month of perfect weather, full of excitingactivities and of course – the 18 th AnnualInternational Gourmet Festival, the best ever.This month also witnesses the return of mostof Vallarta’s foreign community for the winterseason. Consequently, we are happy to re-introducesome of our past contributors: Giselle Belangerand Ali Hernandez, whose articles appear in our“Health Matters” section, and everyone’s favoritehumorist, Gil Gevins. Welcome back to all! Yourreaders have missed you.Some of you may recognize the photo on thisissue’s front cover. Taken by Anna Reisman manyyears ago, we present it as a beautiful, mysticalreference to our famous Gourmet Festival… Theoriginal work was on exhibit at Galería Córsicaat the time.On behalf of all of us at the Mirror, I wish you adelightful stay in Puerto Vallarta.Allyna VinebergEditor / PublisherDear Editor,I first met Wayne McLeod in 2000 when I moved to PuertoVallarta. We shared a great passion for the art of film. Our firstproject involved an effort to transform the Elizabeth Taylormovie house from a local porn theater into a legit art housecinema that would also include live theater, music and dance.We arranged a meeting with Maria Jose Zorrilla (who at thattime was the head of culture for PV) and the three of us madegreat progress until September 11, 2001, struck the world. What9/11 did not conquer was a fierce friendship that began betweenthe three of us, that lasted through thick and thin.Our next endeavor was the Puerto Vallarta Film Commissionwhich began in 2002 and a relationship with the John Hustonfamily. The film commission led to a film festival and what wewere able to pull off was quite tremendous. The film festivallasted some eight years and as co-founder, Wayne’s contributionwas unsurpassed. When the Vallarta Opina would not supportthe festival for some strange political reasons, Wayne put us onthe front page of Vallarta Today which took a lot of guts and mostlikely could have cost him his job. We were all very proud whenthe festival got a two-page cover story in the weekend edition ofUSA Today, as well as countless other national and internationalAP stories. Wayne attended every meeting and helped us securesome of our most generous sponsors.The man I grew to know and call my friend was a wonderfulwriter who also loved tennis and all sports, and was foreverworking on his screenplay. I’ll miss his wit, sense of humor,kindness, generosity and most of all, his great laugh. Needless tosay, he will be deeply missed by all of those that had the pleasureof his company. What a guy.Robert James RoesselDear friendsand supporters of the ex-Vallarta Mardi Gras Parade,The city has taken over the whole project and, apparently,we (the volunteers from the previous 4 years) are all fired.The parade will be commercial and professional and will runfrom up by the airport to Centro [downtown]. It has corporatesponsors and I doubt if it will include the gay community.Details are sparse at this time.Rick HeptingPlease go to next pagefor continuation...SATURDAY 3ISSUE 211 | NOVEMBER 2012 FRIDAY 9

4Sound OffLost Treasures SalebyCHRIS AMODon’t miss out on our next “Lost Treasures Sale”. Authorities atthe airport here in Puerto Vallarta have generously donated to RefugioInfantil Santa Esperanza (RISE- a special shelter for children) LOTSof items for us to sell that have been left behind when people de-boardtheir flights or have been confiscated at the gates. We have a huge tubof scissors, tons of tools and knives, plenty of cork screws and nailfiles, some wonderful hats and adult clothes, luggage, shoes, tennisrackets, plenty of sunglasses, etc. etc. etc.Please stop in at our sale on Saturday, November 10 th from 9 A.M.to 2 P.M. at the corner of Pino Suarez and Basilio Badillo -right byEl Bacalao Seafood Restaurant- and pick up some real bargains whilehelping the children at RISE.For more information about RISE or to arrange for a donation ortour, please contact Jose Luis or Chris Amo at RISE at 222-7857. TheRefugio Infantil Santa Esperanza is located at 251 Ricardo FloresMagon, Colonia Benito Juarez, in Puerto Vallarta.Publisher / Editor:Allyna Vinebergavineberg@yahoo.comContributors:Anna ReismanJoe HarringtonStan GabrukKrystal FrostGiselle BelangerAli HernandezHarriet MurrayRonnie BravoGil GevinsChris AmoJanice GonzalezJanie Albright BlankOffice: 223-1128Graphic Designer:Leo Robby R. R.Webmaster:PVMCITYPAPER Online TeamThis week’s cover photo:“Enchanted Dining”Archive photo of a paintingat Galería CorsicaContinued from previous page...Dear Editor,I could not help but chucklea bit when reading your article“Expats meet with governmentreps” in the Oct. 27 - Nov. 2Issue 210, and the complaintsof the approx. 50 members ofPV’s foreign community.Perhaps they read andbelieved the PV TourismDepartment’s advertisementasking Americans to comeand live in Puerto Vallarta,where it is like living in theUS back in the 1970s. Perhapsthey were thinking of Americain the 1950s - but in a foreigncountry it is proper to speaktheir language, and observetheir customs.However their complaintswere about traffic tickets andlanguages, which is like theUS in 2012. I crossed thedowntown streets at the civicsquare after the auto andpedestrian lights and signalswere installed. I waited for thered stop light and the whitewalking figure, watched the carin the lane near me stop, andproceeded to walk across thestreet as the car in the next lanecontinued to go through the redlight. Do not proceed until theway is clear!Proceeding to the street onthe other side of the plaza, Iwaited for both the red light andthe white pedestrian walkingsign, and waited while a pickuptruck with three young menlaughingly proceeded throughthe red light. The traffic officeron foot blew his whistle to noavail, and then phoned aheadfor assistance in stopping thetruck.When it comes to language,in the US there are some 187different languages spoken. Andin the San Francisco schoolsover 68 languages, and on thestreets many of these languagesare heard being spoken. I enjoyvisiting PV for most of thepeople have been taught tospeak English, especially theresort staff, around the pools,and the shop owners. Readingthe PV newspapers, there arenow more Russian and Germanvisitors coming to PV. And suchis the world of diversity.With the new traffic lightscome the traffic tickets, andthe new improvements to theMalecon - the possible newMuseum of Modern Art - willcome increased traffic andparking meters, and parkingtickets. Just like in the US today.Frank NortonPV Mirror es una publicación semanal.Certificados de licitud de título ycontenido en tramite. Prohibida lareproducción total o parcial de sucontenido, imágenes y/o fotografías sinprevia autorización por escrito del editor.SATURDAY 3ISSUE 211 | NOVEMBER 2012 FRIDAY 9

6Within PVFor those of you who haven’theard, our good friend Wayne haslost his battle with lung cancer.He passed away on last Sundaymorning.This gentle man from BritishColumbia, Canada, moved toPuerto Vallarta over two decadesago. He soon befriended beautifulfashion designer Laura Lopez, whobecame his life-long companion,until his passing.Some fifteen years ago, Waynetook over as editor of VallartaToday upon Lynne Bairstow’sdeparture. The paper was indeed adaily publication until 2009, whenit became an English languageweekly, succumbing to thefinancial crisis cause by the H1N1flu scare.During his life in Puerto Vallarta,aside from his duties as thatpublication’s editor, Wayne wasalso involved with the Writers’Group, but his passion was alwaysfilm and the promotion of thistown as a location where moviesshould be shot.“In March 2002, John Huston’sson, director Danny Huston, gotmarried in front of his father’sstatue on Isla Rio Cuale. Aguest at the wedding, WayneO B I T U A R YWayne McLeodEditor of “Vallarta Today”McLeod, editor of the Englishlanguagenewspaper “VallartaToday,” approached Danny on thesubject of filmmaking in Vallarta.Under John Huston’s bronze gaze,the two discussed the importance ofestablishing a film commission inPuerto Vallarta and the possibility oforganizing a significant internationalfilm festival here, similar toSundance or Cannes. Other localfilm industry veterans were interestedin promoting Puerto Vallarta asa location for movie production,including Roland Emmerich, directorof “Independence Day” and “ThePatriot,” who offered to serve as anhonorary board member of the filmcommission, and Silver Alexander, along-time Vallarta resident who hasparticipated in various film projectsover the years, including “Revenge”and “The Harvest.”The idea for a film festival rapidlygained support, as well, under thedirection of Puerto Vallarta residentand former Warner Bros executive,Robert Roessel. A much-publicizedpress conference was held inJanuary 2003 by Danny Huston andsister Angelica Huston, where theyannounced plans for a Puerto VallartaFilm Festival tentatively scheduledfor November 1. The Huston familyenvisions an international festivallarge in scope, with jury selectionsand awards, and hopes to includeavant-garde and “maverick” films,representative of their father’slegacy.” *Unfortunately, after the successof the Film Festival editions thatfollowed, the idea was discarded lastyear, probably due to lack of funds.A passionate tennis player, Wayne’seasy-going manner gained himmyriad friends, their admiration andrespect. As fellow Canadian, editorand friend Heather Wilson put itso well: “Wayne was beloved byabsolutely everyone who knew him.As an editor he knew so much, andyet never had a bad word to say aboutanybody. His passing is a HUGE lossthat is hard to digest.”Lynne Bairstow wrote: “Ahh,Wayne, you left us far too soon. Allday I’ve been gathering my thoughtsand memories about you....of whichthere are many. Here are the dominantones in my mind tonight:1. You loved Laura. I rememberwhen you first took her out, andshe spoke no English, youno Spanish. Despite that minorissue, over the (?more than 20?)years you two have been together,you’ve shared a singular, special,inspiring relationship.2. You loved literature, movies,music. And you loved PuertoVallarta.3. You were a brilliant, brilliantwriter, with an innate gift forcombining intellect, humor andthe observation of humàn nature inthe style of Hunter S. Thompsonor David Foster Wallace. I alwaysadmired your talent. I alwayswanted to read your writing.4. You always had time, ormade time for life. Whether acoffee and conversation, a tennisgame, or a visit to a communitybondingevent, you did it with theunhurried grace and full attentionthat was your singular style. Youmade everyone you talked to feelimportant because you gave themyour attention.5. For some strange reason thatwe all discussed at length duringthe shared Vallarta Opina days,but could never find a reason toexplain it, when you had too muchto drink, your hair reversed itsdirection and fell forward into yourface. (Anyone who spent qualitytime with Wayne will confirm thisis true.)The memories I have of timespent with you are treasured, andyou will be missed, but always,always remembered.”Our sincere condolences go toWayne’s family and friends, andto Laura Lopez and her family.Rest in peace, Wayne. You willbe truly and sorely missed.* Published in virtualvallarta.comSATURDAY 3ISSUE 211 | NOVEMBER 2012 FRIDAY 9

Within PV 7About the pets…Adorable Dogs in the Spotlight:Teddy, our beautiful taffy coloredpoodle, is 6 years old and 14 kilos. Heis no longer a baby but a very sweetand mature dog, so lovable yet canalso be quiet and patiently wait foryou to notice him.Opal, our 4-month old Maltese,is an adorable, cuddly little rag dolland yet a bit independent. Like a softpowder puff, and weighing about asmuch, she loves to play with otherdogs.Contact the SPCA at spcapv@gmail.com if you are interested in adoptingTeddy, Opal or any of our animals.To see other animals availablefor adoption, visit our websitewww.spcapv.com or www.spcapv.blogspot.com.Adorable Cats in theSpotlight: Unfortunately thesebeauties are no longer kittensbut still deserving of a foreverhome. They are sweet andloving. Think about adoptingan older, mellow companion.If you are interested in any ofour felines looking for foreverhomes, you can contact us viaemail at spcapv@gmail.com.by JANICE GONZALEZPhotos by Sandra Brioneswww.sandorafoto.comFollow our official FACEBOOKpage where all animal action andinteraction is happening at www.facebook.com/spcapvBe sure to “like” our official pageand let your friends know to shareinformation from the official page totheir own account.Transportation needed - We havefound homes for the two small kittensin the photo but need some helpgetting them there. If you or someoneyou know can facilitate getting thesesweet kittens off to Mexico City,it would be so wonderful. Pleasecontact us A.S.A.P.!Happy Endings: Riley left forCalgary on the wings of angel TeressaFedorak, where he quickly found ahome with Lee, Yolande and Daniel.Gypsy was adopted by Leo MarkOrtiz and Ernesto Montañez of PV,and Tami was adopted by EdgarIvan Gomez, joining his new friendMango that Edgar adopted from theSPCA in 2008.And here’s a special story… ITDOES TAKE A VILLAGE!All of the people in this photo wereinstrumental in saving Leo’s life. L. tor.: Gilly Foy, Mona Kines, Pat Lightand John Foy. They all took turnsfostering Leo after he was diagnosedwith moquillo (distemper) and nursedhim back to health. It was a longprocess and they kept him feelingtotally loved and happy during theentire time. Then the last fosterfamily, Gilly & John Foy, took Leowith them to Denver, Colorado wherethey were met by his new foreverhome with Leigh Ann Peters and herfamily. This beautiful little life wassaved only because so many werewilling to take a chance and help.Distemper is a deadly diseaseand very contagious. Even after theanimal is no longer ill,the dog still carries thedisease for a period oftime and can infect otherdogs. As a consequence,those individuals offeringto care for a dog recoveringfrom distemper make ahuge commitment in termsof keeping other dogssafe from contracting thedisease. Gilly, Mona, Patand John…you have trulyearned your “angel” wingsand our eternal gratitude.R. I. P.All of us here at the SPCA de PVsend our thoughts and prayers to thefriends and family of Wayne McLeodwho passed away recently. Waynewas a wonderful supporter of variousorganizations here in town. As editorof Vallarta Today he always madesure there was room to include theSPCA news each week. He will bemissed.Sanctuary news: Another groupof students visited the sanctuarythis past week and Madeline, ourEducational Coordinator, is busilygetting in touch with the local schoolsto get even more visits scheduled.Contact us to schedule a visit to thesanctuary to get up close and personalwith potential adoptees. Everyone iswelcome to come and play with theanimals, chat with us about them andabout the SPCA, and of course, thinkabout adoptions!Adoption locations: 1) BibliotecaLos Mangos Public Library at 1001Avenida Francisco Villa, just pastthe Pemex station, around the cornerfrom Costco. Saturdays from 11 a.m.to 2 p.m.2) Old Town Farmers’ Market: OnPino Suarez, between V. Carranzaand Basilio Badillo. Saturdays from9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.To use your credit card to make taxdeductible donations through PayPal,go to our website www.spcapv.com/donate/We are always in the need oftowels and blankets for the shelter.To make a donation of toys or otheritems, please just drop them off atLos Mangos Library or the Farmers’Market during adoption hours eachSaturday.SATURDAY 3ISSUE 211 | NOVEMBER 2012 FRIDAY 9

8Within PVOpening Dinner at Bistro Balsamar for event season of the BBWSMark it down in your agenda: Friday,November 9 th , 2012, from 6 to 11 p.m.Program: 6 to 7 - Meet & Greet / Cocktails,7 to 7:20 - Program & Announcements, 7:30to 8:30 - Buffet (Regional Cuisine from BistroBalsamar), 8:30 to 10 - Music by AlfredoMendoza. Bar closes at 10:45 p.m.Pricing: Advance tickets (Bistro &volunteers): $300 pesos, purchased at door:$350 pesos. Included in price: buffetdinner, one drink ticket and music.Additional drink tickets: 55 pesos each atDomestic Bar, 80 pesos each for PremiumSelectionsTickets are available at Carols Boutique(250 Basilio Badillo) during the dayevery day except Sunday, and at BistroBalsamar (223 Basilio Badillo) in theevenings every day except Sunday.A team of volunteers will be at the front doorwith a tournament pre-registration form foryour convenience. You can also register onlinewith Robin (see below) or the morning of thetournament. Members of the Vista Vallartacourse will pay $120 USD or 1620 pesos andnon-member fees are $145 USD or 1955 pesosin cash or check. Checks should be made outto “Compassion for the Family”. This year wecan take credit cards.If you don’t golf, but still want to help ourcause, you could sponsor a tee box for $200.USD with a recognition of your business.Remember that our Golf Tournamentis on November 16 th ! If you need moreinfo on it, please contact Robin Spencerat robinsworld55@yahoo.comPlease share this event with yourfriends and family and give us a “like” inour Facebook Page to keep up with infoabout our progress: www.facebook.com/banderasbaywomenshelterThe Banderas Bay Women’s Shelter is ashelter for abused women and their childrenin the Banderas Bay area to be constructed byCompassion for the Family, Inc. The shelter’sconstruction depends solely on privatedonations.SATURDAY 3ISSUE 211 | NOVEMBER 2012 FRIDAY 9

Beyond PV 9Kassiano in ConcertMonday, December 10Latcho & Andreastart the season at Sandrina’sOn Monday, December 10, one ofthe most dynamic vocalists to gracethe Banderas Bay area will conducta One Night Only performance atthe Vallarta Yacht Club in NuevoVallarta.Those joining in that evening willbe treated to a 90-minute high energyperformance that will not only leaveyou dancing and clapping in theaisles but singing to yourself (andothers around you) for days after theconcert.Jamaican born, reggae, meringueand salsa constitute Kassiano’s roots,but you will also hear some fabulous and unforgettable renditionsof Sinatra, Lou Rawls, the Village People, Neil Diamond and StevieWonder. Kassiano will be accompanied by his long time keyboardplayer and vocalist, Julie Murillo.Born Roger Kassiano Smith in Hanover, Jamaica, he startedsinging and performing at the age of six. Three years later, he wonhis first gold medal in the national performing arts festival. Thiswas the genesis of what has been a prolific career as a performingartist, painter, writer and musician. He has also appeared in twofilms, “Going to Extremes” with Christopher Walken and “Scam”with Maxi Priest.He took a 10-year hiatus from touring so he would not have tospend so much time away from his daughter, but he is back nowand stronger than ever. He recently recorded under the watchfuleye of Carlos Santana, producing a delightful blend of Banda witha Jamaican twist and returned to Jamaica to produce his new album“Journeys”. His new song “Cuando Cuando” is very popular onthe radio stations and he is now in the middle of a promotional tourthrough Mexico, Central America, the US and Europe.Tickets for this performance will be strictly limited to 150 and willgo on sale to the general public starting on November 15. Seatingwill be auditorium style on the patio section of the Club. Hostedheavy hors-d’oeuvres and a no-host bar will be served in the clubstarting at 6 p.m. The concert is scheduled to start promptly at 7:30p.m. A hosted dessert course will be served during the intermission.Based on the turnout at Kassiano’s performance at the BoutiqueTheater Performing Arts Center in downtown Puerto Vallarta this pastspring, this concert is expected sell out quickly, so get your ticketsearly. Tickets are $375 pesos for members and guest of members, and$400 pesos for non-members. Tickets will be available for memberson November 1 st and to non-members starting November 15 th and canbe purchased at the Vallarta Yacht Club. For more information, callRudy or Daniel at the Club. The phone number is 322-297-2222.The Vallarta Yacht Club is located in Nuevo Vallarta, adjacent tothe boat ramp at Paradise Village Marina.This coming Monday, November 5 th , you too can enjoythis amazing duo’s Gypsy and Flamenco music as you’rehaving a delicious dinner at Sandrina’s beautiful restaurantin Bucerías! The show begins at 7:30 p.m., and wait untilyou see the menu!Please call (329) 298-0273 to make your reservations.For more info please visit: www.facebook.com/pages/Sandrinas-Restaurant-and-Boutique/272625206172274www.latchoandrea.com5 th Annual BSP Wine & Cheese BenefitSAVE THE DATE: FifthAnnual Beta Sigma Phi Wine &Cheese Benefit to raise funds for“Operation Warmth”.This special event helps provideblankets and warm clothing for ourneighbors in need. The Beta SigmaPhi Wine & Cheese Benefit willbe held on Wednesday, November14 th , 7 to 9:30 p.m., at La Vida, onLazaro Cardenas in Bucerías.The $300-peso ticket includes adoor prize, a wonderful selectionof hors-d’oeuvres, as well as wine,beer and music. We will have a lotof great raffle prizes also!Come join us and help get theBucerías social season started! Youcan purchase tickets from any BSPmember -or- call Melinda (322)158-0170 for information andtickets. Tickets are on sale now.SATURDAY 3ISSUE 211 | NOVEMBER 2012 FRIDAY 9

The 7 Arts 11Galeria Pacifico was opened on November27 th , 1987, with a collective exhibition of 27artists inaugurated that evening at their initiallocation on Juarez Street. In those days, theannual candlelight processions for the Virginof Guadalupe which go along Juarez beganon November 28 th instead on December 1 st , asthey do now and have for many years. The firstprocession of the day was dedicated to Mexicancowboys, the Charros, so when the galleryowner came to work on the morning of the 28 thfor the first full day of operation, the street wasnot only closed to car traffic, but there wereover 200 people on horseback riding by the newgallery’s entrance.As Pacifico’s owner and founder GaryThompson remembers, “When I looked downthe street towards the church, I found myselfstaring at the wrong end of a couple of hundredhorses, several of whom had just pooped on thecobblestones. I later wrote to my mother tellingher that “although it was uncertain as to whetherI would ever be `cleaning up´ in the art business,I really was already cleaning up in front of one.”From that auspicious beginning, GaleríaPacífico has evolved into to being one of themost respected galleries in Puerto Vallarta, andin fact is the second oldest of the many now inthe city. The prestigious Frommer’s Guide toMexico has actually described it as being, “Oneof the best galleries in Mexico.”At one time or another, Galería Pacifico hasshown the work of most of the best known artistswho have worked or are working in Vallarta.Special mention should be made of those whoare no longer living, to include Patrick Denoun,Edith Palombi, Luis Miguel Suro, GuadalupeSierra, and the sculptor known as the artisticPatriarch of Puerto Vallarta, Ramiz Barquet.The gallery continues showing Barquet’s bronzesculptures, including smaller commemorativereplicas of some of the best known of his eightmonumental bronzes publicly mounted in thearea, such as “Nostalgia,” (the couple on thebench on the Malecon), the “Fisherman” (by theCigar Factory at the northbound bridge over theCuale River,) and “San Pascual Bailon” (on thenew extension of the Malecon in front of ViteaRestaurant.)In addition, the gallery also representssculptors Jim Demetro, Luis Espiridion, MathisLidice, Virginia Aparicio and Laura Rubio.Featured painters include Juan Excurdia, AidaEmart, Roberto Vazquez, Claudia Casillas,Edgar Rodriguez, Hugo Barajas and BrewsterBrockmann, these latter two also displayingterra cotta sculptures.This will also be the 7 th season that GaleríaPacífico has sponsored the free MaleconSculpture Walking Tour every Tuesday morningat 9:30, beginning on November 13 th andgoing through April 16 th . The tour starts at theMillennium sculpture next to the Hotel Rositaat the very north end of the Malecon. Moreinformation may be obtained at the gallery’slocation at 174 Aldama Street, at their website,www.GaleriaPacifico.com, or by calling 222-1982.SATURDAY 3ISSUE 211 | NOVEMBER 2012 FRIDAY 9

12The 7 ArtsNicolas Gomez & Leticia Schmidt Open Art Season at Galleria DanteNovember 9 th - 6 to 10 p.m.Nicolas “Nick” Gomez – born in 1969 inGuadalajara is a self-taught artist. He basicallystarted painting in 1996, when he had his firstshow in Tlaquepaque. He later studied undermaster painter, Hilario Alvarez, portrait painter,who guided Nicolas to strive for perfection,something obvious in his detailed paintings.He painted exclusively for more than 4 yearsfor the Riu Hotel chain of Mexico, creatingworks for the lobbies as well as their manyhotel rooms. Nick, as he is fondly called byfriends, has painted more than 50 murals, mostfor the Italiannis restaurant chain of Mexico. He has owned his own studiofor more than 20 years, where his daughter Cindy is now his top protégée,assisting him on many of his larger projects. There is nothing he can’t paint,as is evident in his body of works. From still lives of mandarins, squashand other fruit & vegetables that come alive on the canvas to a stampede ofhorses, to a portrait of a beautiful little girl or an old lady, to a landscape oran old building. Nick is in collections in the USA, Canada, South America,as well as many homes and hotels in Mexico.www.galleriadante.com/Artists/Artists%20active/gomez_nick.htmLeticia Schmidt – wasborn in Guadalajara in 1965.She began her professionaltraining in Graphic Designand participated in variousfine arts workshops. Aprofessor encouraged Leticiato pursue her dreams tobecome an abstract artist.She describes her paintingsas “harmonic compositionsthat communicate feelings of well-being, within one’s self and theirsurroundings”. She also describes her work as a paradox. At first glance,it appears to be chaotic: color, shape & texture placed arbitrarily, but infact these elements are placed on the canvas carefully and with discretionso the end result is harmonious. Leticia’s acrylic series is inspired byher travels to ancient cities in the Mediterranean and Africa. Her works,created with encaustic wax, take her love of texture and her color paletteto a new level. She is equally comfortable working in both media andflows freely between the two.www.galleriadante.com/Artists/Artists%20active/schmidt.htmGalleria Dante is open Mon.-Fri. from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 269 Basilio Badillo. Tel.: 222-2477.Whatever side you take, you are wrong!byNORMA SCHUHMost any impassioned discussions of politics orreligion lead to questions of who is right and what istrue. The same can be said forOleanna, Pulitzer Prize winner David Mamet’smost controversial drama of power and pedagogy -the premier offering of Vallarta’s new performing artscollaboration, No Name Productions, opens November23 rd at the Boutique Theater, 330 Naranjo.Rife with emotionally-charged issues and electrifyingdialogue, Oleanna is the riveting account of a collegeprofessor and his female student, who becomeembroiled in a war of words and wits that catapultstheir personal lives into a battleground for justice andretribution. Oleanna tackles the dicey issues of sexualharassment, political correctness, the manipulationof power, and the potential destructiveness ofmiscommunication and misconception. This incisiveMamet masterpiece, which recently completed a runon Broadway, continues to instigate fierce debate, andwill leave you talking for days.To provide a forum for those lingering questions,Friday night performances (Nov. 23, 30 & Dec. 7)will be followed by a stimulating opportunity toshare perspectives and reactions to this powerful andimportant play with the No Name Productions team(Michael Gibney, Edoardo Rocha and Norma Schuh).The dynamic two-person cast of Oleanna featuresMichael Gibney (a.k.a. Sheriff Ed Earl Dodd of BestLittle Whorehouse in Texas / Boutique Theatre 2012)and Maria Fontanals (visiting guest actor from NewYork City’s HB Studios). Edoardo Rocha, fashiondesigner and caterer par excellence is the director.No Name Productions invites opening nightpatrons to attend a complimentary celebratory postproductionwine & cheese reception with cast, crewand the artistic / production team. Oleanna runs Nov.23-25 & 28-30 and Dec. 1-2 & 5-9. All performancesbegin at 8 p.m. except for 5 p.m. Sunday matinées.Tickets, which are $250 pesos each, are availablefor purchase at: 1) the Saturday Co-op Market(Paradise Community Center, between 10 a.m. and2 p.m.); NV Bookstore (216 Basilio Badillo duringtheir hours of operation: between 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.Mon. through Fri. and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays);at the Boutique Theatre Box Office (330 Naranjo onehour before every show); and on-line through theBoutique Theatre website at www.boutiquetheatre.cavia PayPal.SATURDAY 3ISSUE 211 | NOVEMBER 2012 FRIDAY 9

Good Bites 13It’s about the new kid on theblock, even though we’re notdealing with a kid here, nor is thisplace on “the block” we’re usedto… Vietnam Express is a small,clean, unassuming place that justopened on 31 de octubre, about ablock up from the Malecon, acrossthe street from Woolworth’s and afew doors up.Most of our readers know thatI come from Montreal, wherethere are Vietnamese restaurantsall over the place. We wereintroduced to their light, healthycuisine a few decades ago whenwaves of Vietnamese immigratedto Quebec after the war. And wegrew to love it.Though the menu is quiteextensive at Vietnam Express,including some wonderful heartierdishes, phở and its variations arethe main attraction. Let me tellyou a little about this all-in-onedelicacy whose name was addedto the Shorter Oxford EnglishDictionary in 2007!Phở is basically a noodle soup,served with either beef or chicken.In French, it’s called “tonkinoise”.It includes noodles made fromrice flour and is often served withAsian basil, cilantro, thinly slicedgreen onion, lime juice, and beanVietnam Express: Pho!bysprouts - all to be added to the soupby the diner.“It is believed that Phở firstoriginated early last century innorthern Vietnam. The OxfordDictionary suggests the word “phở”may be derived from French pot-aufeu(beef stew). Nguyen Tung, ananthropologist based in Paris who hasresearched Vietnamese food suggeststhat phở derived from the Cantonesepronunciation of “fun” (noodle), andhence the source of phở probablycame from the Chinese immigrantsflowing into Viet Nam in the late19 th Century and bringing with thema number of dishes which were lateradopted by the Vietnamese.Phở didn’t become popular inSouth Vietnam until 1954. With theVietnam War and the victory of theNorth Vietnamese, phở was broughtto many countries by Vietnameserefugees fleeing Vietnam from the1970s onwards. It is especiallypopular in large cities withsubstantial Vietnamese populationsand enclaves such as Paris and majorCanadian cities like Vancouver …and Montreal.” *Phở is served in a bowl with aspecific cut of white rice noodlesANNA REISMANin clear beef broth, with thin cutsof beef. Chicken phở broth is madeusing only chicken bones and meat.Whether using beef or chicken,phở broth takes several hours tomake, and there are numerous exoticspices involved, like clove, star anise,coriander seed, fennel, cinnamon,black cardamom, ginger, etc. Veryimportant in the cooking process isthe removal of all the impurities andfat that float to the top while cooking;this is the key to a clear broth.And this is where the expertiseof Vietnam Express’ owner comesin. Normand Chaput hails fromMontreal, like me. Among themajor clients of his successful legalfirm there were numerous Chineserestaurants… Like me, Chaput hadfallen in love with Vietnamese cuisinea long time ago. He’s been livingin Vallarta for over a decade andthe last time he was in Montreal,he decided to bring it down here,along with the Asian chefs whowould prepare it authentically. Healso brought down a major piece ofequipment that ensures there are noimpurities or fat in the fresh brothserved to his customers: each bowlis filled from the special spout atthe bottom of the huge pot!My friend and I had the beefphở, with lime and basil and freshbean sprouts. Deeelicious!What can I say? I am so delightedthat I can now get some of myfavorite dishes without returningto the Great White North, and theyalso have take-out, for a party ofone or thirty!I should also mention that thephở goes for $60 pesos, and noneof the satisfying dishes are over$80 Pesos: curry beef on rice,grilled chicken, pork chop orshrimp - with salad on rice or withvermicelli and fish sauce, etc. Ofcourse, there are Imperial rolls …and phở!Vietnam Express is open everyday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. on 31de octubre # 135. Tel.: 222-5018.Check it out. You too may fall inlove with phở…SATURDAY 3ISSUE 211 | NOVEMBER 2012 FRIDAY 9

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16Good BitesPV’s 18 th International Gourmet Festival Is On!Puerto Vallarta invites you to participate in a culinaryevent unique in its kind, where the intention is to savorsucculent dishes prepared by skilled chefs from around theworld. Some 30 hotels and restaurants in Vallarta put on theirgala best to offer the best haute cuisine in an atmosphere ofelegance. During the Festival, special gourmet full-dinnermenus created by the guest chefs are featured at all theparticipating hotels and restaurants, wine- and food-tastingevents. There are gourmet cooking demonstrations, wine &cheese tastings, gourmet “Dine Arounds” and “Safaris”, aCharity Fair and Chef’s Table menus…For complete information on all the mouth-wateringevents offered at this International Gourmet Festival, pleasevisit www.festivalgourmet.comPuerto Vallarta and Riviera Nayarit boasts some ofthe world’s most fabulous restaurants. Many commandbreathtaking vistas, capturing warm sultry breezes andthe rhythm of the crashing surf, and offer menus that are aharmony of earth and sea and sky.The International Gourmet Festival showcases the talentsof talented resident chefs and their guest chefs, some of theworld’s most acclaimed culinary stars. Every night for tennights this November, in each participating restaurant, thesechefs’ collaborative culinary brilliance will be showcased,as they offer unique and tantalizing menus for you, theirguests. For an idea of it all, you may want to check outsome of our advertisers’ offerings below. Please check theirads in this issue to make reservations.Coco Tropical is an elegant beachfrontGourmet-Bistro, featuring Swiss cuisine, wherethe unforgettable sunset and the warmth ofMexican hospitality come together. The guestChef for this year’s Festival is Master Chef Frank-Martin Weirich, a talented artist of the culinaryscene who started his apprenticeship at the5-Star Hotel Maritim Park-Hotel in Mannheim,Germany. Hec o n t i n u e dhis career inr e c o g n i z e d5-star hotelsaround Germany,S w i t z e r l a n d ,Isle of Jerseyat the Hotel St.Brelade, and in New Zealand. In 2004, he wasappointed Sous-Chef at the world famous FlüelaHotel in Davos, and the next year, he took overas Executive Chef at the Hotel Römerturm inFilzbach - Switzerland. Since 2009, he hasbeen responsible for the Gourmet Affair ofthe Grandhotel Giessbach, cooking for a veryhighly selective international clientele.El Arrayán opened in 2003 andwas voted “Best Mexican Restaurant”8 years in a row, serving traditionalMexican specialties from differentregions and using local ingredients.El Arrayán’s Guest Chef is RubénAmador Reyes whose theme willbe “Taste of Mexico: Experience &Traditions”. Originally from MexicoCity, Chef Reyes had an early start inMexican cuisine working for the familybusiness. For 17 years as ExecutiveChef at Los Danzantes Restaurant,Mexico City, he has been responsible fornumerous festivals and events there. Hehas participated in gastronomic days atEl Corte Inglés store, Malaga, Spain. Hisculinary expertise and flavors have lefttheir mark in places like El Apapacho,Mexico City, and Lorys in Acapulco.Trio - Restaurant - Bar – Café:Following its opening, Trio quickly becameone of Vallarta’s most highly recommendeddining spots. A cosmopolitan, casual, eleganteatery located in a remodeled townhouse inthe heart of town, with a multi-level restaurant,an open courtyard, a sandstone fountain,colorful paintings, al fresco painted walls,and Tiffany-style windows that reflect thewarm setting for its guests to enjoy good foodand good conversation. Trio has consistentlydelivered top-quality servings of outstandingMediterranean cuisine. Its impressive culinaryexperience is deliciously blended with localfresh ingredients and fine herbs. Trio is a pillarof fine dining in Puerto Vallarta.Guest Chef Juancho Ortiz has chosen “CocinaCaribe” as the theme of his contribution to Trioduring the Festival. Born in Dominican Republicand trained in Brazil, Puerto Rico and Spain,Ortiz is a dynamic speaker on gastronomy onradio and TV programs such as “El Rincónde Juancho”, “Pelando Mango” and “PasiónGourmet” (ontvenlinea.com) and “A cuatrotiempos.” He is recognized for his outstandingcontribution in ANOSAHORES (DominicanRepublic Hotels and Tourism Association) andfounder of the ADOCHEFS association.SATURDAY 3ISSUE 211 | NOVEMBER 2012 FRIDAY 9

Good Bites 17La Leche ® Almacen Gourmetwas recently named “Best conceptrestaurant in Mexico” by Travel& Leisure magazine. The snowywhite interior of La Leche creates aminimalist atmosphere and a blankcanvas to reflect the diverse colorsof the delicious culinary creations.Chef Alfonso Cadena inherited hislove of cooking from his father, respected Chef Nacho Cadena, ownerof the famous “Petite France”.This year, La Leche welcomes not one, but two Guest Chefs underthe theme of “Obsession & Passion”:- José Ramón Castillo, well known in Mexico and South America asone of the best. His continuous shows on elgourmet.com internationaltelevision have positioned him among the Top Top chefs. Castilloattended the École Ritz-Escoffier in Parisand the Escuela Universitariade Hoteleria y Turismo Sant Pol de Mar in Barcelona, Spain. Named“The Young Chef of Cataluña”.- Elena Reygadas, who graduated in philosophy and letters at theUNAM, and at the French Culinary Institute in Manhattan N.Y.She worked with famous Giorgio Locatelli in London, and ownsthe prestigious Rosseta Restaurant in Mexico City; a new top-leverproposal appealing to sophisticated gourmet diners.There’s more to our history than just great flavorsSometimes we all need more than just chips, guacamole and margaritas.Archie’s Wok is your haven for bold and innovative flavors to get youout of that Mexican rut! Since 1986, Archie’s Wok has been legendaryin Banderas Bay for serving-up original cuisine influenced by the exoticflavors of Thailand, China, and the Philippines. Archie’s helped establishthe culinary foundation of Puerto Vallarta and continues to be one of thebay’s most beloved, longtime established restaurants.It all began in 1976 when Archie was asked to become Hollywooddirector John Huston’s private chef at his personal retreat on BanderasBay’s south shore. Only reachable by boat, Las Caletas (The Coves) wasJohn Huston’s rustic jungle villa by the sea.John, always the gracious host: Finally the word was out: John’snew home was ready, and he would receive guests from Hollywood, NewYork and from around the world. Many times, news of a guest’s arrivalwould be at a moment’s notice as John’s assistant in Vallarta would CB amessage that so-and-so was in town and wanted to stop by. John wouldalways ask Archie prior to each guest’s arrival if it would be okay if hewere to invite them for comida. “Okay boss, let’s do it!”… but shoppingin those days was always an adventure. Today, Archie’s family upholdshis legacy of welcoming guests from around the world to partake in thesame delights celebrity guests enjoyed so many years ago.So when you finally say “no more tacos,” head on over to Archie’sWok and discover a world of flavors. Named “Best Asian” in Vallarta forthe past 8 years. Ask about their “gluten-free” options. Open Mondaythrough Saturday from 2 to 11 p.m. The ever-popular d’Rachael continuesto perform classical and contemporary music on harp, flute & vocals eachFriday & Saturday evenings from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Located in Vallarta’sSouth Side at 130 Francisca Rodriguez. You know the street, the one thatmeets the new pier. 222.0411. No reservations needed.SATURDAY 3ISSUE 211 | NOVEMBER 2012 FRIDAY 9

18Vallarta VoicesbyIt started out with a lot of goodintentions for this column. Butthat was before one of my oldestbeloved cats died last Friday. I wasdevastated. I just walked aroundthe house aimlessly, spontaneouslybursting into tears every once ina while… A friend told me it hada lot to do with the approachingfull moon and its effects on ouremotions.I was going to tell you all aboutmy afternoon at the Opera. Asa child, I grew up listening to theradio broadcasts direct from theNew York Metropolitan Operaevery Saturday afternoon.ANNA REISMANMy dad would stand in the middleof our living room and direct theorchestra. I was lucky enough to seesome of the very best performers atMontreal’s famous Place des Arts…and even a performance of Aïdaat the pyramids of Giza. I guess Ican say that opera is a part of me,along with ballet and classicalmusic in most of its forms.Prior to each scheduled event atour Teatro Vallarta, my friend PacoOjeda, Managing Editor of VallartaLifestyles and virtualvallarta.com,has taken on the pleasant task ofgiving a short talk on the subjectmatter of each opera, in English andin Spanish. Congratulationson the first one, Paco! Weall love your enthusiasticstory telling!I had never beenbackstage for any of theperformances I mentionabove, and that’s whatthose High Definition eventstransmitted live from the Metdo. It is mesmerizing, definitelybetter than being there in person!Much, much cheaper and we don’thave to get all dressed up. There arealso interviews with the performersduring the first part of theintermission. I’m telling you thatso that you don’t run out for snacksright away when you go to the nextpresentation. You do intend to go,don’t you? During the opera itself,we also get unobtrusive subtitles onthe screen – very handy for those ofus who aren’t particularly fluent inItalian.I must admit, between my cat’sdeath and Shakespeare’s tragictale of Othello the Moor, the tearsflowed freely.And then came the news ofWayne McLeod’s passing.My relationship with Waynegoes back to the very first weeksfollowing my move to PuertoVallarta. We met by chance andwe were instant friends. BothCapricorns (one day apart), bothCanadians, both in love with thistown… I should mention thatVallarta Today was the only localEnglish-language paper I couldfind back in ’94, but Wayne wasonly working there, he wasn’t itseditor yet.A few months later, he organizedwhat he dubbed the “CapricornCruise” where he invited all hisCapricorn friends out for a dayon the bay, along with PhilippoLoGrande who is not born underthat sign. It was a wonderful andunforgettable birthday outing.During the years thatfollowed, I wrote a fewarticles and conductedsome interviews forVallarta Today, whilemy friendship withWayne deepened.When I started workingat the P.V. Tribune (whichis what it was called atfirst), we joked about the“Canadian media mafia” in PV:John Youden at Vallarta Lifestyles,Wayne, Allyna and me. And wewere all friends, talking to eachother regularly, always doing ourbest not to duplicate the content ofour publications, and attending allthose press events together, throughso many years. Wayne never hada car, or a TV. Didn’t want either.So I would pick him and Laura up,and we would drive to those eventstogether. The drives often turnedout to be more fun than the eventsthemselves…Laura Lopez, designerextraordinaire, was the love of hislife, way above his love of filmand tennis. They’d been togetherforever. Back then, she spoke noEnglish and he only spoke a fewwords of Spanish. Obviously,that was not a problem when weconsider that their relationshiplasted to his dying day. Laura hasbeen taking care of him ever sincehe was diagnosed with cancernearly a year ago. My heart goesout to you, Laura, to you, yourchildren and grandchildren. Mayyou be spared further sorrows.Wayne was everything you’veread or will be reading about him,so I won’t go on about what a kindand gifted true gentle man he was.I will miss him, and our telephonechats, so much. Rest in peace, myfriend. sheis@ymail.comSATURDAY 3ISSUE 211 | NOVEMBER 2012 FRIDAY 9

Fish Tales 19As we continue into the best partof the fishing season here in PuertoVallarta, the fishing couldn’t bebetter. Right Now, Yellowfin Tuna,Marlin, Sailfish, Dorado and moreare in abundance at the deep waterlocations. That’s the good news, thereis plenty of fish to be had. If you arelooking for your own personal ¨MobyDick¨, then you’ll find him. Just aboutanywhere from Corbeteña to El Bancois alive with the sort of action that canonly be classified as ¨world class¨.From time to time, we will see thedreaded Red Tide raise its ugly headand the past week we had a few dayswhere fish were dying in the bay.Things are better now, but for a shortperiod we had strange instances of fishwashing up on shore around the bay.If you plan on fishing in the bay, makesure the reports are fairly favorableand accurate from people who haveno agenda to get you on a boat.Now once you pass the MarietaIslands, the fishing is just great. Imean wonderful for those with theinclination to fish some of the bestfishing grounds in the world, barnone. If you are serious about yourfishing, then you are also not fishingin the bay anyway.Corbeteña and El Banco strongwith 150-lb Yellowfin Tuna,700-lb Marlin, blue water!Written by STAN GABRUKof Master Baiter´s Sportfishing and Tackle65 miles out at Corbeteña, you’llfind Yellowfin Tuna in the 150-lbrange (some 200 lbs.), Black Marlinto 700 lbs., tournament-winning sizedSailfish, Dorado are smaller againin the 30-lb range and even someWahoo. Fishing right now is a ¨NoBrainer¨ and if you’re serious, you’realready heading out or making plans.Tip: Marlin is better found ten mileswest of The Rock, but keep this toyourselves, amigos!El Banco at fifty miles out fromPuerto Vallarta is a cookie cutterreport for Corbeteña except for theschooling Red Snapper running60 lbs. Then there are the 50-lbRainbow Runners (good eating)and an invasion of California Bonitokeeping the Yellowfin Tuna andMarlin interested in hanging aroundthe high spots. El Banco has pickedup and it’s about time.Tres Maria Islands -as you wouldexpect- are hitting it hard withYellowfin Tuna being boated dailyover 250 lbs. For those ready for 16-hour day fishing, or an overnight,this is the place to be if you have thetime, money …and an understandingwife! Just remember: the Tres MariasIslands the last time I looked were stillrestricted, so be sure to keep your witsabout you.With blue water and abundant bait,the only thing you need to rememberis the moon phase which means we’llbe seeing a later in the day bite, sogetting to El Banco or Corbeteña willnot do you any good if the bite timeis outside your arrival time frame.Also remember with this sort of BigGame Fishing, things are not alwaysautomatic, so be patient and don’tforget the back of your neck whenapplying sun screen.Until next time, don’t forget to kissyour fish…Don’t forget to visit Marina Vallartawith its 150 shops, restaurantsand professional services. It’sPuerto Vallarta’s other Malecon orboardwalk. You owe it to yourselfto come down and see it, especiallysince the police are cleaning up the¨Pirates¨ who bug the crap out of you!You can come be a ¨Fan¨ onFacebook here: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Master-Baiters-Sportfishing-Tackle/88817121325Looking forward to meeting youonline. Facebook fans get specialperks you won’t find in my reports.Master Baiter’s Sportfishing &Tackle is located in the Marina on theMalecon next to Victors Café Tecubaat the far end of Marina Vallarta.Come by and say hello! MasterBaiter’s is the only real fishingcompany with a shop and its ownexclusive boats that are reliable andfast. My crews speak English andcatch fish! Remember, at MasterBaiter’s Sportfishing and Tackle,“We Won’t Jerk You Around!”If you have any questions on anysubject regarding fishing or PuertoVallarta, feel free to ask at my email:CatchFish@MasterBaiters.com.mxWeb page: www.MasterBaiters.com.mx or call me directly locally at: (044)322 779-7571 or, if roaming: 01152 1 (322) 779-7571 (this is my cellphone directly until the shop phone isworking).The trade name Master Baiter’s ®Sportfishing and Tackle is protectedunder trade mark law and is the soleproperty of Stan Gabruk.The city is coming back to life andMarina Vallarta is waiting for you todiscover it. Don’t forget to ask how tofind Marina Vallarta, we are at the endof the Cruise ship Marina and with150 shops, restaurants, hair salons,dentist and other services, you reallyshould come see why it’s one of thetop ten private marinas in the world.You know those ¨Pirates¨ I writeabout and how they kill not onlythe fishing industry, how they killedMarina Vallarta with their undesirableactivities, well the new Mayor has sethis targets on these mostly deportedgang bangers from Los Angeles andI have to say… it is amazing andrefreshing. Plain-clothed police typesnow patrol Marina Vallarta and theproblem is coming to a head. Theystill show up between shift changes,but if some guy comes walking upto you and tries to sell boats or toursor especially tries to get you into apresentation, just threaten to find apolice officer and have some fun.But for those looking for the shortday in the bay looking for smallergamefish, the red tide has taken itstoll. By the time you read this the redtide will be well on its way, ¨gone¨.SATURDAY 3ISSUE 211 | NOVEMBER 2012 FRIDAY 9

20Health MattersIt shouldn’t be any surprise to methat since a large percentage of peopleI see in therapy are over 50 years old,we are discovering that many of themhave ADD or ADHD and have neverbeen diagnosed.“Attention Deficit Disorder” orADD is a fairly common diagnosisin school-age children, especially ifit is combined with hyperactivity orADHD. However 30, 40, 50 yearsago, it lurked in the classrooms and noone knew what to call it or what to doDo You HaveAttention Deficit?by GISELLE BELANGERRN, LCSWabout it. They didn’t even know what“it” was. The children suffered, theteachers complained, and the mothersagonized. As you may rememberin your elementary school days,there always seemed to be one kiddisrupting the classroom or bouncingoff the walls or who could never sitstill, which was an unmistakable signof hyperactivity. They were the onlyones likely to be diagnosed and backthen and put on Ritalin. They were thelucky ones. The rest went undiagnosedand slipped through the cracks.Instead, their symptoms were labeledas negative attitudes or behaviorsand they were accused of “notpaying attention” … “not trying hardenough”… “not being interested”…“daydreaming” … “alwaysinterrupting”… “procrastinating”.As the years passed, many of thesechildren continued struggling throughschool, being scolded and punished bytheir parents for poor grades and badbehavior and being shamed by theirteachers and classmates. Eventually,their self-esteem sank causing them tobelieve they were stupid, incapable,and inferior and their self-worth wasbased on non-academic activities likesports, music, art, sex, and drugs.Growing upDoes any of this sound familiar?Who does this remind you of: yourpartner, your sibling, your child, oryourself? Think of that person orconsider yourself as you read this.(I will now refer to the person withADD as “you”) Growing up, didyou feel like: you didn’t fit in… noone understood you…that you werestupid… why bother… you shouldn’thave the same dreams and goals asyour friends… university was outof the question… you shouldn’texpect much success??? Did you gothrough life feeling like everyone wasaggravated with you and annoyed atyour irresponsibility, forgetfulness,tardiness? Did you come to believethat you are the screw up they keptaccusing you of being?Socially, you may have suffered aswell. Your choice in friends probablychanged. You may have startedhanging around with the bad crowd,or maybe you isolated. Maybe youlost interest in things that used tobe exciting. You may have becomemuch more negative and irritable.You may have walked around angryand defensive. You may have beendepressed.How has your undiagnosed ADD(or ADHD) affected your adult life?Often times, you don’t realize thatyour general behavior or way ofdoing things isn’t normal. I hear thoseaffected with ADD, comment all ofthe time that they had no idea otherpeople weren’t like that or that theyhave always thought their partnernagged for no reason.Does your partner, boss, or friendsaccuse you of any of the following?Being disorganized… not finishingprojects at all or not on time… notfollowing instructions… not payingattention to detail… making carelessmistakes… shifting from one projector task to another without completingthem.Do you misplace things: sunglasses,car keys, reading glasses, wallet, cellphones? Do you lack organizationalhabits like always putting such thingsin a specific place every time? Do youtoss things into a junk drawer andthen frantically look for it later on? Isyour purse a mess?In conversations, are you accusedof interrupting, not letting someonefinish their sentence or thought, and/or not listening to what other peopleare saying? Is it difficult to tolerateopposing opinions? Are you easilydistracted?Scattered? Are you forgetful? Doyou always need reminding? Do youkeep an agenda or calendar? Do youhave a routine? Do you plan aheador hate to plan? Do you manage timewell?What have you learned to do overthe years to compensate for any ofthis or are you still scattered andprovoking a lot of negative responsefrom others?Is all of this the source ofmany of your relationship issues,disagreements, fights? Have yousabotaged job opportunities or lost ajob due to this? Has your school and/or job performance suffered becauseof this?Here is an excellently writtenillustration of what it is to experiencean ADHD thought process. Let’stake a sneak peek: “Good morningmind, wait, let me catch-up with you.Let me have the first cup of coffeebefore I begin my day! Ah, coffeehelps me focus on today’s plans...Oh, the dog has “the look” and it’stime to take him to the dog park...e-mails oh e-mails… someone mightbe e-mailing me! Leash, where IS theleash? where is the coffee?... gottahave coffee… where is the dog? … ohyah, dog, dog park… gotta get off thecomputer…no time for that now…Ido wonder what the annual rainfallis in Chile in October… travel soundsgreat right now! Oh, I need to seethe Chiropractor today… what time?Dog…leash…out the door… Oh no,NO laundry soap… ANOTHER trip toCostco, takes all day and I don’t haveany time. The phone, did I forget myappointment… which appointment?Missed call… wonder who called.Could call back, but not now, I don’thave time. If it is important, they willleave a message. Car keys… did Ileave them in the dog park??”Those of us who have no ideaof what is to experience this areprobably laughing out loud. It is trulyincredible. I can’t imagine tryingto filter all of that and focus. Thoseof you with ADD, probably aren’tlaughing at all.You are probably thinking that “thissounds just like me”.SATURDAY 3ISSUE 211 | NOVEMBER 2012 FRIDAY 9

Health Matters 21The first culprit of aging of the skinis the sun. We just have to contemplateour own body, if we’re older than 35,the aspect of the skin that is exposed tothe sun and the one that it is not. Theformer is rougher, thicker, drier, withdeeper wrinkles, premature flaccidity,spots, etc., whereas the latter isthinner, uniformly pigmented, withsuperficial wrinkles. After an intensesummer, there is nothing left to do butlook for a good repair treatment.No one is free of wrinkles.These appear because of our facialexpressions, the way we sleep …andby the force of the gravity; the passageof time and especially the effect ofultraviolet light – photoaging.Benefits of facial renewal(micropeeling)This treatment consists of aOver the years, it is likely thatyou’ve adapted and learned how tocompensate for many of these thingsor learned how to manage them,so that they have less of an impacton your daily life. Even with thecompensatory skills, life is still waytoo difficult.Get diagnosedIt is not necessary for you totolerate living like this any longer.Getting diagnosed (by a psychiatrist)and onto medications can be lifechanging …seriously. Children andadults notice changes within hoursand over the course of several daysor weeks; they can’t imagine their lifewithout it. Students’ grades improvedramatically.Facial rejuvenationby ALI HERNANDEZmechanical and chemical exfoliationof the top layer of the skin, thusprovoking its regeneration. Itrejuvenates the skin, eliminates spots,diminishes scars and creates a smooth,younger looking skin and with auniform tone. The procedure is sureand effective,Benefits:* Rejuvenation of the skin* Elimination of some spots* Decrease of scars* Better physical appearance* It prepares the skin forother treatmentsMicropeelingandmicrodermoabrasion are the latesttreatments of cutaneous facialrejuvenation, which consists in theelimination of various layers of theepidermis to encourage cellularregeneration, obtaining benefits suchTake the following quizzes andas you answer them, consider howdifferent your answers would beif you were to think back to yourschool years?http://www.addvance.com/help/women/girl_questionnaire.htmlhttp://pediatrics.about.com/cs/adhd/l/bl_adhd_quiz.htmhttp://www.fmsnutrition.com/adhd_self_testing_or_test.htmGiselle Belanger, RN, LCSW(psychotherapist) is available forappointments in person, by phone, or byskype webcam. Contact info: ggbelanger@sbcglobal.net, Mex cell: (322) 138-9552 orUS cell: (312) 914-5203.as collagen increase, de-pigmentationof spots, control of fat and bacteriain oily skins, improvement of thecutaneous imperfections left by acne,and elimination of small expressionlines.Micropeeling also removes spotsand black points, wrinkles andsuperficial scars. It is realized overseveral sessions, but even after thefirst one, glowing skin is achievedbecause of increased circulation andproduction of collagen in the tissues.This procedure must becomplemented with medicatedcosmetic products, creams thatimprove the appearance of spots andwrinkles, but it cannot be done in caseof skin infections and allergies, orauto-immune illnesses.In which cases is it indicated?This is a treatment that returns color,texture and tone to the skin, qualitieslost with time and harmful agentssuch as the sun, cigarettes, alcoholand stress. It is a technique that hasbecome increasingly popular, and thatis indicated for all kinds of skin (minusvery sensitive ones), for those whowant to recover a semblance of youthand healthiness. It can be used as ameans to maintain a healthy, smoothand radiant skin, free of impurities;and in any case, it improves skinquality and the production of collagenand elastin. However, we must realizethat, with this treatment, it becomesessential to use good solar protectionand cosmetic products of high quality.How often is it advisable to do it?It is necessary to take into accountthe different aspects of the skin in theperson to be treated, not to cause anycutaneous damage. The frequency anddepth of this treatment will dependon the goal we want to achieve or theproblem we want to treat. There arethree depth levels: superficial, averageor deep. This refers to the number oflayers of the epidermis we remove andthe frequency will vary between 4 and6 monthly meetings, repeated twicea year. Once the desired results areobtained, we will have one monthlymeeting for maintenance.All services at Ali’s Health &Rejuvenation Spa are offeredby professionals familiar withthe techniques, the products andtheir applications, whether you’reinterested in a facial, massage,manicure, pedicure, hair removal,or any of the many servicesavailable... Consultations are free.For more information, or to make anappointment with our expert in skintreatments, Dr. Mario Peña Esparza(not a dermatologist), nutritionistVanessa Altamirano, or with renownedplastic surgeon Dr. Nestor Baldizon,please give us a call.Ali Hernandez is one of the fewcertified cosmetologists in PuertoVallarta. Her clinic is convenientlylocated on 5 de Febrero, No. 319,right near Rizo’s. Appointments canbe made at224-9633 or 044 322 292-8582.SATURDAY 3ISSUE 211 | NOVEMBER 2012 FRIDAY 9

22Health MattersThe Pink Ribbon...Part 2 of 2Breast Cancer PreventionAn alkaline diet, regular physicalexercise, appropriate sun exposureor oral supplements to optimize yourvitamin D levels, and an effectivemeans of managing your emotionalhealth are the cornerstones of justabout any cancer prevention program,including breast cancer.Regular physical activity has beenshown to decrease the likelihood ofBody & Solby KRYSTAL FROSTorganic-select@hotmail.comdeveloping breast cancer, as well asdecreasing your chances of dyingfrom it by 50 percent, once diagnosed.• Optimize vitamin D. VitaminD influences virtually every cell inyour body and is one of nature’s mostpotent cancer fighters. This is one ofthe most important steps you can taketo protect yourself from cancer. Takean hour or so in the sun daily.Get plenty of natural vitamin A.There is evidence that vitamin Aalso plays a roll in preventing breastcancer. It’s best to obtain it fromvitamin A rich foods, rather than asupplement. Your best sources areorganic egg yolks, raw butter, rawwhole milk, and beef or chicken liver.• Avoid charring your meats.Charcoal or flame broiled meat islinked with increased breast cancerrisk. Acrylamide - a carcinogencreated when starchy foods are baked,roasted or fried—has been found toincrease breast cancer risk as well.• Avoid unfermented soy products.Unfermented soy is high in plantestrogens, or phytoestrogens, alsoknown as isoflavones. Soy appears towork in concert with human estrogento increase breast cell proliferation,which increases the chances formutations and cancerous cells. Afew years ago soy was considered awonder food.• Improve Your Insulin ReceptorSensitivity. The best way to do this iswith exercise and a diet comprised offoods appropriate for your blood type.(Find out your blood type and googleit.)• Maintain a healthy body weight.This will come naturally when youbegin eating right for your blood typeand exercising. It’s important to loseexcess body fat because fat producesestrogen.• Drink a quart of organic greenvegetable juice daily. (kale, spinach,carrots, beets, broccoli)• Get plenty of high quality animalbasedomega-3 fats, such as krill oil.Omega-3 deficiency is a commonunderlying factor for cancer.• Curcumin. This is the activeingredient in turmeric and in highconcentrations can be very usefulin the treatment of breast cancer.Concern must be addressed with thesolubility though as it is not wellabsorbed. However it does show greattherapeutic potential in preventingbreast cancer metastasis.• Avoid drinking alcohol, or atleast limit your alcoholic drinks toone per day.• Breastfeed exclusively for up tosix months. Research shows this willreduce your breast cancer risk.• Avoid wearing underwire bras.There is a good deal of data that metalunderwire bras increase your breastcancer risk. Choose cotton naturalbras and save the underwires forparties.• Avoid electromagnetic fieldsas much as possible, turn off allelectronics in your room whilesleeping, avoid electric blankets, cellphones, computers... (yeah right!)SUPPORTING LIFESTYLE CHOICESThe following is a list of variousfactors that have been found to impactbreast cancer in one way or another.Many offer food for thought and openup potential avenues to explore.• Depression can influence breastcancer survival. Women whosedepression lifts in the first year afterbeing told they have advanced breastcancer outlive by more than two yearsthose whose depression symptomsworsened.• SSRIs (a category of antidepressantdrug) are associated with increasedbreast cancer risk.• Black cohosh shows promise infighting breast cancer by inducingapoptosis in human breast cancercells.• Artemisinin (a compound inwormwood) has been shown to betoxic to human breast cancer cells.• A high carbohydrate diet(SUGAR, SUGAR, SUGAR...WHEAT) may increase your breastcancer risk.• Foods that have a scientific basisfor fighting breast cancer include kelp,spicy foods, cruciferous vegetables(especially broccoli), and eveningprimrose oil.• Antiperspirants can increaseyour breast cancer risk due to theirtoxic metals, such as aluminum,which influence estrogen activity.Fresh cut lime or bicarbonate sodawork fine (not to be used on freshlyshaved underarms.)There is a ton of information outthere, but theBottom line is:The majority of breast canceris preventable through lifestylediet choices, healthy emotions andexercise. If you are hit with thatdiagnosis, don’t lose hope! There is agreat deal you can do to harness yourbody’s own powerful healing abilities.(Ref.: American Breast CancerAssoc., MÉXICO: NUMERALIA DECÁNCER DE MAMA, Competitividady Salud y Observatorio de la Salud;Fundación Mexicana para la Salud.)N.B.: If you missed Part 1 of thistopic, you can still read it online in Issue#210 at www.pvmcitypaper.comKrystal Frost is a long time resident ofPuerto Vallarta. Graduate of Universityof Guadalajara, and specializedin cosmetic acupuncture at BastyrUniversity in Washington State. She isthe owner of Body & Sol for over 15years where she practices traditionalChinese medicine, acupuncture, massagetherapy, yoga, meditation and nutritionalcounseling. She has created healingprograms for individuals, retreats andspas. Questions and comments may bedirected to organic-select@hotmail.comSATURDAY 3ISSUE 211 | NOVEMBER 2012 FRIDAY 9

Real Estate 23byHARRIET MURRAYservices in Mexico under its Bylawsand Code of Ethics, for the purposeof training its members; to dignifyestate practices; and to protect therights of private property.Vision: To be the lead agencyfor real estate professionals andrepresent the union of propertyservice providers, promote training,research and statistics in its sector,and to promote the adoption oftechnological advances for thebenefit of its Members.The philosophy of theAssociation is to develop a sharedvision based on a standardizedoperating criterion under a Codeof Ethics, and to prevent any actthat attacks the integrity of the realestate profession.MLSDefinition: A Multiple ListingService, or MLS, is a marketingdatabase set up by a group ofcooperating real estate brokers.Its purpose is to provide accurateand structured data about propertiesfor sale. It also is a mechanismfor listing brokers to offercompensation to buyer brokerswho bring a buyer for their listedproperty. For members of AMPIin the Vallarta-Nayarit-Compostelachapters, there is AMPI-MLS.The listings on this site aredisplayed courtesy of the IDXprogram of AMPI Vallarta NayaritMLS www.vallartanayaritmls.com/about-ampiThis article is based upon legalopinions, current practices and mypersonal experiences. I recommendthat each potential buyer or sellerof real estate conduct his own duediligence and review.Harriet Murray, AMPI VallartaAssociate Member, can be contactedat harriet@casasandvillas.comRecognition of AMPIAll multiple listing systems are not created equalAt this time, real estate agentsin Mexico are not required to belicensed. In a national effort to raisethe practice of real estate standardsto a professional and ethical level,the Mexican non-governmentalreal estate association AMPI(Asociación Mexicana deProfesionales Inmobiliarios)exists. The Mexican Associationof Real Estate Professionals AC.was founded in 1956.Mission: To be a private, nongovernmentalorganization whichbrings together individuals whoperform professional real estateSATURDAY 3ISSUE 211 | NOVEMBER 2012 FRIDAY 9

24CalendarSolution to crossword on page 27Solution to Sudoku on page 27SATURDAY 3ISSUE 211 | NOVEMBER 2012 FRIDAY 9

Gil Gevins’ Page 25In the summer of 1983, if youwanted to stay cool in Puerto Vallarta,you did not have many options.Most August evenings my wife andI would go to the movies. It was eitherthat, or stay home and slowly convectourselves in front of a pair of feeblefans.Vallarta had four movie theatres.Three of them showed Americanmovies which had just been releasedin the past twenty years. The prints ofthese cinematic relics were batteredand bruised from age and overuse.Often the screen would fill withstrange abstract shapes and jaggedflashes; or else it would go blankaltogether for minutes at a time. Andthe ‘sound systems’ were uniformlydysfunctional. The only way to haveeven an inkling of what was going onwas by reading the Spanish sub-titles.(When I learned to read Spanish,however, I also learned that the subtitlesoften bore scant resemblance towhat was actually taking place on thescreen.)But all that was beside the point.We went to the movies for the airconditioning,which was about theonly thing that actually worked atthese places. And, man, did that coolair feel good!The only flea in the industrialcarpeting was that by Wednesdaywe’d already “seen” all three movies.At that point it was either stay homeand melt, or go to the fourth theatre,the Sala Elizabeth Taylor, a smallvenue which showed beyond-bad softcoreporno movies.The night of August 23 was so hotand so humid, I could actually see mycat’s body physically decomposingThe Summer of ‘83byGIL GEVINSright before my eyes. Even thoughshe was still alive. To the best of myknowledge. “Okay,” I told Lucy,“either we go to the Sala ElizabethTaylor, or we die. Which is it?”“A porno movie?”The poster on the wall outside theSET advertised a movie entitled,Convoy de Mujeres, which looselytranslated, means, A Convoy ofWomen.“Looks good,” I said.“I’m not sure about this,” Lucy said.The movie was just about to startas we wriggled our way through thecrowd to a pair of seats halfway up theaisle. The small theatre was packed,with nary an empty seat. All of thepatrons (with the exception of mywife) were men. The temperature wasexquisitely cool, and I was as happyas a beaver on a log. They could havebeen showing the director’s cut ofMartha Stewart Meets Godzilla for allI cared.When the lights went out, Lucywhispered in my ear, “There’s a mansitting next to me.”“I know, honey, there’s one sittingnext to me, too.”“No, I mean, he’s right next to me.We’re in physical contact!”“Which parts?”“His elbow is touching my elbow,and his knee keeps swinging into myknee.”“I wouldn’t worry, honey,” I told her,“the worst thing you can get from thatkind of contact is a staph infection.”Then the movie started. Convoyde Mujeres appeared to be about agroup of women riding around in theback of several trucks which were alltravelling in a (surprise!) convoy.The women all had giant tits,were scantily clad and, generallyspeaking, seemed to be enjoying theirwork, which had something to dowith truck drivers. Judging from thelimited nudity and lack of anythingresembling explicit conduct, I guessedthe movie had been made before 1960;though it was in color.“I can’t believe,” I told my wife, “I just paid a dollar to watch womenrolling around the back of a tractortrailerin their underwear.”“Can you follow the dialogue?”“What dialogue?”“The sub-titles.”“Well, you know, honey, my Spanishisn’t the greatest, and I’m still trying tolearn the words for ‘Groan!’, ‘Grunt!’‘Moan!’, ‘Wail!’ and Shudder!’”“We should have brought thedictionary.”“Shhhhh!” a very fat man on my leftexclaimed.Then the actress who seemed to bethe star finally removed her bra. Theaudience went wild!“Look at those things! They couldhave built a greenhouse with all thatsilicon.”“Gross,” Lucy whispered.“Shhhhhhh!”Then the power went out. Back inthose days, the power was alwaysgoing out in the rainy season. Whenthis happened at home, we wouldget into the shower and let tepidwater dribble over our heads until thejuice came back on. But at the SalaElizabeth Taylor, a power outagecould have ominous implications.First of all, being a movie theatre,without electricity, it got really dark--darker than the inside of a coal miner’sboot. And with no luz, there was no air.So there we sat for several minutes intotal darkness, the temperature risingone degree per second, surrounded onall sides by sweaty men, all of whomhad presumably been aroused to onedegree or another by the baring of thecolossal boobs.“I feel claustrophobic,” Lucy said.“I feel like I’ve been stuffed into acan of horny sardines,” I said.“We have to get out of here.”“I agree.”And so did the entire audience, asthe temperature hit 95 and continuedto rise, and the electricity showed nosigns of returning.We stood up and joined thestampede. “Grab my arm,” I told Lucy,“we’ll escape this hellhole somehow.”And so we did. Out on the sidewalk,we stopped to compare notes. Lucyhad been groped seven times, evenwith me covering her rear, so to speak.I’d only been groped twice.“Now what?” Lucy asked.“Let’s walk over to the Cine LuzMaria. They might have electricityover there.”“You want to see half of Octopussy?Again?”“No, I heard they finally got itspliced back together.”Gil Gevins is the author of four hilariousbooks, including his latest effort, SLIMEAND PUNISHMENT. Signed copies ofall Gil’s books are available at his wife’swonderful shop, LUCY’S CUCU CABAÑA,located at 295 Basilio Badillo.SATURDAY 3ISSUE 211 | NOVEMBER 2012 FRIDAY 9

26Hi-TechThe Quiet Media RevolutionLike most people, I still associateYouTube with a place to kill 30minutes looking at cute babies, dogsand cats making me laugh. But thatis the old YouTube. Don’t get mewrong, YouTube will always havevideos to give you a chuckle or an“awwww, how cute”. But YouTubeis growing up as well.YouTube got its start in early 2005.It was founded by Chad Hurley,Steve Chen, and Jawed Karim, whowere all early employees of PayPal.YouTube was started as an angelfundedenterprise from a makeshiftoffice in a garage. Funny how manytech start-ups began life in a garage...All that ever grew in my garage wasmold on the lawnmower!By July 2006, 100 million videoclips were viewed daily on YouTube,with an additional 65,000 newvideos uploaded every 24 hours. Thewebsite averaged nearly 20 millionvisitors per month. Time magazineeven made YouTube its Person of theYear for 2006!Google was in a buying mood in2007 and dropped $1.65 BILLION(in stock) to acquire YouTube. Notbad for a 2 year old company...right? All the original owners andemployees were instant millionaires.In 2007, YouTube was measuredby bandwidth and it’s reported thatit used more internet bandwidth thanthe whole internet did in the year2000! That’s a success in any book.Fast forward 5 years and Googlepulls in nearly $2 billion a yearin YouTube advertising revenue.But that’s still a drop in the bucketcompared to the $60 billion earnedby broadcast networks. That’snothing to sneeze at for an infantbroadcasting source.The five major U.S. televisionnetworks are NBC, CBS, ABC, Fox,and The CW. The first three beganas radio networks: NBC and CBSin the 1920s, and ABC was spun offfrom NBC in 1943. Fox is a relativenewcomer that began in 1986. TheCW was created in 2006 when UPNmerged with The WB. So given thatthe main TV broadcasters have analmost 90-year jump on YouTube, Idon’t think YouTube is off to a badstart! The top 5 YouTube channelscurrently (based on subscribers) havea combined 30 million registeredsubscribers and over 9 BILLIONviews of their videos!!!To rely less on viral cat videos orSouth Korean dancing viral videos,Google has announced that it’sadvanced funds to content producerslike Jamie Oliver and Michael Cerato create 60 new original channelsin France, the UK, Germany and theUS.That’s in addition to the 100channels it already created last year!Google also said it would take thatoriginal launch up a notch in 2013by providing even more funds tothe most successful efforts by artistslike Jay Z and Saturday Night Live’sAmy Poehler!Needless to say, comedy channelsare a big part of the new line-ups, butso are music and cooking! Nothinglike seeing a recipe being preparedand being able to pause it as youcook along! No excuse for yournext lasagna not to come out pictureperfect next time!The company didn’t say exactlyhow much cash would be rainingdown to all those channels stateside orabroad. But considering the amountit recently spent just marketing them,you may want to pull the triggeron that new cinema camera, afterall. You too could become a mediamogul!This past year, YouTube joined thebig boys. A big 2012 milestone wasthe site’s participation in this year’sSummer Olympics. YouTube did livestreaming online for NBC Universalin the U.S. and it also provided videocoverage of the events for more than60 other countries around the world.In 2012, YouTube said that roughly60 hours of new videos are uploadedto the site every minute, and thataround three quarters of the materialcomes from outside the U.S. Thesite hit another milestone with eighthundred million unique users amonth.YouTube unites the world throughvideo. It also looks like its financialfuture is well on the way to being asuccess, as a new media alternativeto the conventional broadcastingnetworks. Now why didn’t I think ofthat while tinkering in MY garage?Now on a side note, I’ve beenasked a lot about starting classes forsome computer basics. So I’m puttingthe call out for people interested. Itprobably would be a group, weeklyevent, with limited class size. Thoseinterested can email me and we’ll tryand get something up and running formid-November.That’s all my time for now. See youagain next week... until then,Remember, only safe Internet!Ron can be found at CANMEXComputers. Sales, Repairs,Networking, Wi-Fi, Hardwareupgrades, Graphic Design, DataRecovery, House-calls available.www.RonnieBravo.com Cellular044 (322) 157-0688 or just email toCanMex@Gmail.comSATURDAY 3ISSUE 211 | NOVEMBER 2012 FRIDAY 9

The New York Times Tuesday Crossword PuzzleBrain Teasers 27Solution toCrosswordon Page 24SUDOKU!Sudoku is a logic-based placement puzzle.The aim of the puzzle is to enter a numerical digit from 1 through 9 in eachrow, column and group of squares enclosed by the bold lines (also called abox). Each box must contain each number only once, starting with variousdigits given in some cells (the “givens”). Each row, column, and region mustcontain only one instance of each numeral.Completing the puzzle requires patience.It is recommended as therapy because some studies have suggested theymight improve memory, attention and problem solving while staving offmental decline and perhaps reducing the risk of Alzheimer’s disease.Solution to Sudoku on Page 24SATURDAY 3ISSUE 211 | NOVEMBER 2012 FRIDAY 9

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