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Apple Loses 'iPhone' Trademark in Mexico
 John Thomas
Mexico City's 18th Appellate Court handed down a ruling last week denying Apple's injunction bid that would have allowed it to continue selling their product under the iPhone name in Mexico. The ruling comes down the day before the iPhone 5 was to go on sale in Mexico.
Galleria Dante Season Opens November 9
 Gena Guarniere
On Friday, November 9, during the first Puerto Vallarta South Side Shuffle of the season, Galleria Dante will open a new painting exhibit featuring Guadalajara artists Nicolas 'Nick' Gomez and Leticia Schmidt with a cocktail reception from 6–10 pm.
What Does November Have in Store for You?
 RonMorgan.net
The winter season is beginning and many are looking to the stars to guide them through this holiday period. Ron Morgan Properties is happy to present its guide to the stars over the Bay of Banderas... and Puerto Vallarta residents and visitors never had it so good!
 Old Town Farmers Market Begins 4th Season Nov 2
 Erin Staley
With new vendors joining the long list of Market favorites, the Old Town Farmers' Market - Tianguis Cultural promises to one of Vallarta's best weekend attractions. Opening day festivities take place on November 3 from 9:30 to 2 pm, across from Lazaro Cardenas Park.
Commemorating PV's 44th Anniversary - With Art
 PVRPV
In commemoration of the 44th anniversary of the municipality of Puerto Vallarta being elevated to the status of 'city,' MOZAYKO VALLARTA proposes to create artistic pieces around the community on which selected sponsors will have the chance to place plaques bearing their logo.
This Month's Hot Property at Tropicasa Realty
 Casa Perla in Jarretaderas
Located in a charming Mexican neighborhood surrounded by the Mayan Palace Resort in Nuevo Vallarta, Casa Perla offers the authenticity of Old Mexico, yet provides easy access to all of the modern conveniences found in the greater Bay of Banderas region.
Rocky Horror Bingo for PuRR Project
 Marilyn Khan
On Wednesday, November 7th, the cast of Rocky Horror Picture Show will be on hand to kick off Rocky Horror BINGO for PuRR Project at Nacho Daddy. On hand will be Dr. Frank-N-Furter (the Sweet Transvestite,) Magenta, Riff Raff and, of course, Rocky Horror himself.
Malecón Sculpture Walking Tours Resume
 Sandra Cesca
Beginning November 13th, the extremely popular free Vallarta Malecón Sculpture Walking Tour, created and conducted by Galería Pacifico owner Gary Thompson, will again be offered every Tuesday at 9:30 am. Tours start in front of the Millennium sculpture at the north end of the Malecón.
Democrats Abroad Election Night Party
 Bonnie Mott
Democrats Abroad will be having an election night party on Tuesday, November 6th, at No Way Jose! Restaurant located at 5 de Febrero 260, Zona Romantica. The party will continue until the final numbers are in on this tight presidential race. Be prepared for many happy returns!
Maserati Riviera Nayarit Beach Polo Cup
 Riviera Nayarit CVB
Some of Mexico's best polo players will be present when Nuevo Vallarta hosts 'The Maserati Riviera Nayarit Beach Polo Cup' to be played in front of the Hard Rock Hotel in November. The beaches of Nayarit will provide an amazing setting for polo, bikinis, and rock'n'roll!
Pairing Wines and Tequilas with Chocolate
 Laura Gelezunas
A perfect marriage is difficult to find: but the liaison between chocolate and wine is a union made in heaven. A group of Canadian writers found out just how lovely this combination can be at an event hosted by Kaiser Maximilian Restaurant and XocoDiva Artisan Chocolates.
Mexico's Education Budget Lacking
 The News
At the 36th International Congress of General Surgery in Cancun this week, Public Education Secretary Jose Angel Cordova said that an additional 15 billion pesos per year is necessary to increase access to high school education by 50% and achieve universal high-school access by 2022.
The Dog House Celebrates 1 Year in Vallarta
 PVRPV
As the ghouls and goblins retired from last night’s Halloween activities in Puerto Vallarta, The Dog House was preparing for its first anniversary on November 1. Be sure to stop by to congratulate them, while enjoying the specials and free give-a-ways at both locations on Thursday.
Mexico City Mayor Opens New Subway Line
 Tim Johnson
For thousands of Mexico City residents, daily life just grew less arduous with the inauguration of a new subway line that reaches into the poorer districts of the capital city. The project will also help improve the air quality of one of the world's most polluted cities.
Martian Rocks Similar to Those Found in Mexico
 RedOrbit.com
Researchers are studying a place on earth in the hopes of finding clues about life on Mars. The place is Cuatro Cienegas, a Mexican valley that has many similarities to the Martian 'Gale' crater - the location of NASA's rover 'Curiosity' on the red planet.
Nacho Daddy Hosts Wayne McLeod Memorial Nov 2
 Gil Gevins
On November 2 from 5-7 pm, a memorial for 'Vallarta Today' newspaper editor Wayne McLeod, who passed away late Sunday morning at Medasist Hospital after losing his battle with lung cancer, will be held at Nacho Daddy Restaurant, Basilio Badillo #180 on the South side of Vallarta.
Day of the Dead Virtual Museum Exhibit
 Mexico Today
The Smithsonian Latino Center will celebrate the Day of the Dead with a three-day online event from October 31 to November 2 in the Latino Virtual Museum. The exhibit will feature ofrendas to late Mexican singer Chavela Vargas, actress Lupe Ontiveros and artist Carlos Alonzo.
Boeing Encourages Outsourcing to Mexico
 Dominic Gates
Boeing is actively encouraging its suppliers to attend a November 15th workshop in Chicago to learn how to set up factories in Mexico. American Industries, organizers of the event, has helped more than 200 corporations get started in Mexico, 80% of them from the US.
Biblioteca Los Mangos Year-End Concerts & Gala
 Cecile Scriban
With the end of another good year rushing in, festivities are in the air in our party-town, Puerto Vallarta. Our Public Library, La Biblioteca Los Mangos (BLM) is already abuzz with activity, and is excited and proud to present a host of musical events to round off good ol' 2012.
Día de Los Muertos History and Traditions
 Flor Hernandez
Foreigners have more trouble understanding Day of the Dead than any of Mexico's other fiestas. Commenting on his people's relationship with death, writer Octavio Paz summed it up, saying, 'The Mexican is familiar with death, jokes about it, caresses it, sleeps with it, and celebrates it...'
Golf Night Out - Day of the Dead Edition
 Riviera Nayarit CVB
El Nayar Golf Club in Nuevo Vallarta will host a spectacular night golf tournament on October 31st at 6 pm to celebrate the Day of the Dead. There is a minimum handicap of 60 required to register, and the cost will be $1,500 pesos for club members and $1,850 pesos for the public.
Aeromexico's New DFW/Mexico City Service
 PR Newswire
Aeromexico, the global airline of Mexico, has announced that it will start new service between Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport and Mexico City in early November. The airline is also announcing special fares to promote the new route which will feature twice-daily service.
Mexico Celebrates The Day of the Dead
 Phillippe Diederich
During the first two days of November, Mexicans everywhere observe the Day of the Dead, a day when families honor their loved ones who have passed on. Often compared to the Catholic's All Saints Day and All Souls Day, it is not directly related to those holidays.
Mexico Takes Measures to Strengthen Banks
 IANS/EFE
Recently the Financial Stability Council implemented measures to safeguard Mexico's financial system by prohibiting foreign financial institutions operating in the country from transferring capital out of their Mexican units to address problems in their home countries.
'My Friend Without Hair' at Los Arcos
 Banderas News Team
Now in its fourth year, 'Mi Amigo Sin Pelo' is an event aimed at raising money and public awareness for children and young people with cancer and to provide support to their families. The event will be held November 25th at 3:00 pm at Los Arcos del Malecón.
Vallarta Mourns the Passing of Wayne McLeod
Banderas New Team
After fighting a battle with lung cancer for over six months, Vallarta Today newspaper editor, Wayne McLeod, passed away late Sunday morning at Medasist Hospital. A memorial mass will be held on October 29th at 7 pm, at the Virgin of Guadalupe Cathedral in downtown Vallarta.
Spend the Day at Puerto Vallarta's SPCA
 Nicole Martin
Spend a rewarding afternoon interacting with the animals at Puerto Vallarta’s SPCA Sanctuary. Our dogs and cats are awaiting 'forever homes,' and your help is needed to jump start their socialization. The goal is to get these animals adjusted and ready to connect in the real world.
La Leche Nominated by Travel + Leisure
 Visit Puerto Vallarta
PV's La Leche restaurant has been nominated for the 2nd consecutive year by prestigious Travel + Leisure magazine as among the best in Mexico. Last year the restaurant won the 'Best Restaurant Concept' category, and this year, a nomination in the 'Best Artistic Plate' category.
Mikki Prost Stars in 'Supreme Dream' at VYC
 Richard Williams
Something new and fun is coming to Vallarta Yacht Club in November. Mikki Prost, a well known local performer, dancer, and singer will star in a one woman play entitled 'Supreme Dream' - the story of a young white woman from Canada becomes a member of the singing group 'The Supremes'.
Mexico City Hosts 17th Annual 'Laughter Fair'
 Banderas News Team
Hundreds of clowns gathered in Mexico City for the 17th Annual Feria de la Risa, or Laughter Fair, to discover the secrets of making people laugh. Enthusiasts attended workshops teaching skills ranging from twisting balloons into shapes to the intricacies of makeup and costumes.
Relics Seized in US Returned to Mexico
 Associated Press
More than 4,000 archaeological relics looted from Mexico and seized in the US, have been returned to Mexican authorities in what is the largest such repatriations between the two countries. The items returned date from before European explorers landed in North America.
Daylight Savings Time Ends in Mexico October 28
 Banderas News Team
In Mexico, the shift from daylight savings time to standard time takes place on Sunday, Oct. 28th, at 2 am. This means that for the next week Vallarta will be an hour behind the US, as they don't set their clocks back until next weekend - something visitors may find useful to know.
Mexico to Implement New Immigration Laws
 Jaltemba Sol
After 16 months of waiting, the Reglamento has been issued for Mexico's 'New' immigration law, which were published in May 2011. Reports from INM offices across Mexico are saying that the 2012 INM law and the new Reglamento will start being implemented on November 1, 2012.
Still Haven't Voted in the US Election?
 Democrats Abroad Mexico
If you are a US citizen living in the greater Puerto Vallarta area and still have not sent your ballot back to the US for the upcoming Presidential election on November 6, the Banderas Bay chapter of Democrats Abroad Mexico encourages you to look at these alternatives.
US Consular Agent Meets Vallarta's New Mayor
 VisitPuertoVallarta.com
In order to build a better partnership, Puerto Vallarta Mayor Ramón Guerrero Martinez and American Consular Agent Kelly Trainor held a productive meeting to discuss projects and services for the benefit of the tourists and local community from the United States.
Deaths from Diabetes Soaring in Mexico
 Hispanically Speaking News
The director of the advocacy group 'The Power of the Consumer,' presented a study showing that over 89,000 people will die of diabetes in Mexico this year. The study was based on research, official data, and experts’ figures on this year’s outlook for obesity and diabetes.
Celebrate Like a Star at Las Alamandas
 BanderasNews.com
The list of the glitterati who have vacationed at Las Alamandas reads like a Who's Who of Hollywood, from Julie Christie and Minnie Driver to Frances Ford Coppola, Robert de Niro and Sting. And now you can vacation like a celebrity with the resort's Celebrate Like a Star! Experience.
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