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BanderasNews is proud to present a serialized and updated version of Polly G. Vicars' sell-out book, Tales of Retirement in Paradise.

The local chapter of Democrats Abroad Mexico is offering assistance to American citizens living in the Banderas Bay area to participate in November's US elections.

Final Weekend of UjENA Jam 2008
The 2008 Puerto Vallarta UjENA Jam wraps up this weekend with a 5k run, acrobatics and skateboard exhibitions, the El Tigre golf tournament, the Finalist Shootout, plenty of hot parties, and the Image Award presentations at the Krystal Hotel on Sunday at 8pm.
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Locals to March for Public Safety
Puerto Vallarta residents are invited to take part in a peaceful nationwide march to protest organized crime's effects on the public's safety in Mexico this Saturday night at Parque Hidalgo, starting at 7 pm.
Overseas Voters: Register NOW!
Time is running out for overseas voters to request absentee ballots for the U.S. presidential election, so visit Over Seas Vote Foundation today for easy online voter registration tools and services.
2nd Annual Copa Puerto Vallarta
The 2nd Annual Copa Puerto Vallarta professional tennis tournament will be held beginning Tuesday, September 2nd and will conclude on Saturday the 7th, at the Canto Del Sol Resort and Tennis Club.



The Banderas Beat Rocks!
Find out what's happening in Vallarta on Banderas Beat, hosted by Banderas News video journalist, Laura Gelezunas. (VIDEO)


Bob Cohen's Sports Rap
From the NBA to the NFL, with a little of everything in between, one of the most comprehensive sport reports on a single page.


VALLARTA/LOCAL


50m Swim: Wet & Wild with UjENA Models
· Family Scavenger Hunt at Grand Velas
· 2nd Annual Copa Vallarta at Canto Del Sol
Jam Expo: The Place to See and Be Seen
· Wine Tasting Workshop at Vista Grill
· Deadlines Nearing for US Overseas Voters
· Mariachi: The Heart and Soul of Mexico
· The Irreverent Chef: "No Cook" Cooking
Actress Visits PV's Children of the Dump
· Tales of Retirement in Paradise - Revisited
UjENA Jam 2008 Talent Workshops
· Looking to Buy or Sell a Mexico Property?
U.S. Coast Guard Helps Local Clinic
· Daiquiri Dick's Pacific Rim Specials
Explore Vallarta Aboard the Ultimate 4X4
· Women's Equality Day, August 26, 2008
Sunrise at a Ujena Jam Photo Shoot
· RivieraNayaritLife Offers Free Weekends
· Vallarta Summer Health News and Events
Kids Love Canopy Tours de Los Veranos
· Kaiser Maximilian's Greek Summer Specials
Becas Vallarta: And The Winners Are...
· Len: You Can Be Fabulicious, Too!
· PV Art Talk: Art As Social Commentary
· ConfiCasa Mortgage Opens in Vallarta
· Seafood Delicacies at El Barracuda
· Puerto Vallarta Bariatric Support Group
Twila's Out and About in Puerto Vallarta
· Taheima Resort & Spa Under Construction
· Making Joaquin's Dreams Come True
· AMPI to Open Membership to Developers
· Café Roma Launches Local Weather Station
Champions Summer Camp a Success
· Jim Scherrer: Can't Afford to Live in Malibu?
Tikul to Host Make-A-Wish Benefit Dinner
· Marina Nuevo Reconstruction Continues
Puerto Vallarta is a Playground For Kids
· Helping Expats Vote in 2008 US Elections

MEXICO


· Teachers and Students Failing Exams
· Mexico to March for Public Safety
· Narco Gangs: Shielded by Government?
· Supreme Court Upholds Legal Abortion
· "Acapulco-ization": Final Stage of Tourism?
· Mexico to Break World Tree Planting Record
· Ketamine Coma Helps Chronic Pain Sufferer
· Mexico's Challenges Run Deep
· Mexico Plans Huge Baja Port for US Trade
· Can Mexico Solve its Crime Problems?

AMERICAS & BEYOND


· U.S. Reports End to Salmonella Outbreak
· McCain Chooses Gov. Sarah Palin for V.P.
About as United as Democrats Get
'Born in the USA' Takes Center Stage
Biden's Background on Latin America
· Obama Builds Large Lead Among US Latinos
Obama Comes Out Swinging
· American Legion's Nativist Falsehoods
· Tropical Storm Gustav Shifts Track Slightly
Biden and the Anti-War Constituency

BUSINESS & TECHNOLOGY


· Mexican Peso Sinks After Weak U.S. Data
· Land Struggle Turns Bloody in Juarez
· Oil Up as Gustav Threatens Gulf of Mexico
· Mexico Inflationary Pressures Are Easing
· US Dollar Higher Against LatAm Currencies
· China to Build 50,000 Skyscrapers
· MEX Cantarell Oil Output Falls Again in July
· Mexican Banks to Start "Pay by Phone"
· Three Things Before Buying Cuban Cigars
· Mexico to Begin Ethanol Production in 2010

SPORTS


· 2nd Annual Copa Vallarta at Canto Del Sol
· Bloodydecks Offshore Shoot Out Results
Latin American Hails Beijing Olympics
· Bob Cohen's Weekly Sports Rap
· MEX has Reason for Hope in Future Games
· Myles Lineberger's Vallarta Fishing Report
24th Annual Canto Del Sol Tennis Wrap
ISSUES, EDITORIALS & OPINIONS
Mexico's Top Court Refuses to Reverse Capital's Abortion Law
Mexico's supreme court on Thursday rejected a bid to reverse a law which allows abortions in the country's capital, with the support of eight out of 11 judges.
· Mexico: The Winds of Revolt

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TRAVEL & OUTDOORS
The Ultimate 4x4 Adventure
If getting off the beaten path and a little adventure sounds appealing to you, climb aboard one of Vallarta Adventures' ultimate 'go-anywhere' UNIMOG four-wheel-drive vehicles for an off-road voyage of discovery you'll never forget! (Video)
· VIDEO - Kids Love Puerto Vallarta, Too!

See Tour Specials In Our Activities Pages
HEALTH & BEAUTY
Summer Health News and Events
Hola to everyone - regardless of where you are! There are still a handful of us here in Puerto Vallarta drinking lots of liquids and staying in the shade as much as possible. Now that school's back in session, it's very quiet, which actually is quite nice.
· Puerto Vallarta Bariatric Support Group

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FOOD & FINE DINING
Pacific Rim Summer Specials
A friend and I recently spent a rainy Puerto Vallarta evening enjoying the Pacific Rim Summer Specials at Daiquiri Dick's on Los Muertos Beach. Especially fabulous were the Steamed Pork and Shrimp Dumplings.
· Tikul Restaurant to Host Make-A-Wish Benefit
   Dinner


See Dining Specials In Our Restaurant Pages
REAL ESTATE
Luxury Property Valuation Service
If you are in the market to sell your home or condominium in Mexico or have been wondering what your South of the Border real estate is worth, take a moment and go to MexPropertyValues.com for your free property value assessment.
· Historic Day in Mexican Real Estate

Banderas Bay Real Estate Made Real Easy
VALLARTA STYLE
Ujena Jam Puerto Vallarta
The 2008 UjENA Jam Puerto Vallarta, scheduled to take place from August 23-31, promises to be the best ever, with more than 500 participatants, including 180 models and photographers, and over 30 events, many of which are open to the public.
· Len: Have You Seen...? Even More Fabulicious -
   and Proof That You Can Be, Too!


Puerto Vallarta Tropical Wedding Resources
COMMUNITY SERVICES
Becas Vallarta: Back to School
School's back in session, but the cost of school supplies, uniforms, school and tennis shoes have risen alarmingly, thus making Becas Vallarta, A.C. more important than ever to the young people of Puerto Vallarta and to their families.
· Summer Camp a Big Success!

Adopt a Pet from the Vallarta Animal Shelter
VALLARTA LIVING
Irreverent Chef: "No Cook" Cooking
It's summer, and standing in front of a flaming stove doesn't seem very appealing. The thought of turning on an oven gives some of us nervous fits. Luckily, there are many things we can prepare without creating extra heat in the kitchen.
· What Makes Banderas Bay So Special?

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Help a Kid and Win A Vacation
Yelapa's Children's Center, Casa de Imaginación, is holding their 2nd Bi-Annual Raffle until October 11, 2008. Buy your tickets today for your chance to win a week's stay in one of Yelapa's lovely tropical lodgings.
· World Tourism Day 2008 Competition

101 Hottest People Places and Things for 2008
VALLARTA CLASSIFIEDS
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