Puerta
Vallarta, state of Jalisco, Mexico. Looking north at Bandera Bay. This
city and its environs have more than 300,000 residents living here. Traffic
has increased, 4 or more cruise ships come into port each week, prices
have gone up. The best part is that the weather is great in October, November
and January through April. It is great to see the sun every day.
You'll hear the first of a series of programs on Puerto Vallarta on December 4, 2007, Program #473. You'll hear a presentation by Don Gallery, son of the famous silent movie star Barbara LaMarr. She was known as the "Too Beautiful Woman". You'll learn more about what the movie star system was like during the early 1900's. You'll learn about how Don grew up with such well known stars as Rudolph Valentino, Zasu Pitts, and Elizabeth Taylor.
Early in 2008 you'll learn how American travelers, Mexican Snowbirds and expatriates share information about Puerto Vallarta. JR, a local Puerto Vallarta resident, has developed and maintains a Puerto Vallarta website which helps new comers learn how to settle into this delightful sunny climate. You can find out more about Puerto Vallarta at the following website: http://vallartainfo.com/index.html. Just double click on that name and it'll take you there.
Wayne
Potter sitting at a restaurant table outside of Puerto Vallarta waiting
for lunch.
OMNI Media Network
Goes it Alone
Check out OMNI Media Network the current outlet for the Keeping Kurrent show.
Keeping Kurrent will continue airing over the OMNI Media Network as streaming audio. Jerry Delauney, station manager of OMNI Media, indicated that Keeping Kurrent would be aired on Thursdays at 2 p.m.
OMNI MEDIA NETWORK
Omni Media is a web based service that provides education, information and entertainment to handicapped persons (mostly those who are blind and to seniors). Learn more about it by checking their web site. Keeping Kurrent airs over this Internet connection every week. Help support this organization.
more exciting episodes during the 10th Season in 2008
Some of the issues covered in the past and in coming shows, during 2007 and 2008:
- "Masters in Fine Arts - In Writing at Pacific University - Highlights of the 2008, Winter MFA in Writing Residency at Seaside, Oregon.
- "The Oregon Band Plays in North Korea" See their interview under the Fine Arts section.
- Heart Disease- What is it and how can we deal with its effects?" by Dr. J. Beckerman
- "Salmon and Old Man Rattlesnake" a story told by Will Hornyak
- "Travel to India with the Elderhostel travelers" See the Travel section, India web page for the six audio recordings.
- Learn more about Puerto Vallarta, Mexico and how American and Canadian Expatriates live there.
- The Washington County Commuter Train is coming to suburban Portland - Coming Fall 2008
- Autism - What is happening to our Children and How are Parents Coping?
Take time to learn more about Keeping Kurrent.. The lists below will show you the program content as well as introduce you to the program's host. Also, you'll find more in-depth information about some of the programs.. Just double click on the items below.
Check out some of the ideas, issues and trends explored on previous Keeping Kurrent shows.
- Housing
- Travel
- The Arts
- Education - New
- Environment
- Food
- Health
- Indigenous Peoples
- Rail Systems - Oregon & Elsewhere - New
Articles from Previous Months
- Moving by Ann Cabot
- White House Conference on Aging 2005
- Governor Kulongoski announces Senior Service Commission Forums during May and June 2006. See dates and locations.
- The Pacific University Master in Fine Arts Program and American Writers who appeared on campus during January 2008 at Seaside, Oregon.
What have you heard about Lupus?
The Lupus Foundation of America and the Pacific NW Chapter would like to tell you about this mysterious disease and how it effects individuals. This condition leaves some people so debilitated that they are not able to work, however, others, can, with care, work a 40 hour work week. In the coming weeks of November and during the 9th season of Keeping Kurrent you'll hear Kathy Casey, Executive Director, Pacific NW Chapter, talk about how this disease strikes women ninety percent of the time. Keep tuned in to hear to find out about the way Lupus is diagnosed and how treatments can be provided. You can find more about Lupus by checking the national website: www.lupusp.org.
LUPUS OR- WASH LINE: 1- 877-774-2992
You
can get a copy of In the Lupe from the Pacific Northwest
Chapter of the Lupus Foundation of American by contacting them or using
their web site.
On December 12, 2006 you'll hear LUPUS Foundation of America public service announcements on the show and aired over Oregon Public Broadcasting. You'll find out more information about the Lupus Foundation of America at www.lupus.org.
Trains, Trains and More Trains
Isn't it great to travel on a train? Usually, at least in Oregon, you go fairly slow so you can see the surrounding area. There hasn't been enough money invested in Oregon passenger trains to make then fast and on-time. We lack the number of tracks so that passenger trains have as much priority as freight trains and we lack the sufficient numbers of controlled crossings so that vehicles have to stop for trains over long distances. In the meantime passengers just have to enjoy what they have. Take time to see a couple of the Keeping Kurrent web pages committed to trains. You can expect to see more as the Keeping Kurrent host, Wayne Potter, travels throughout Oregon. Check out the following web site pages:
Take a moment to enjoy the interview on the Mt. Hood RR and the Port of Tillamook by turning to the special audio page. You'll find 30 minute segments from each of the trips. The recordings cover two, one-hour segments.
Do you have experiences on other Oregon, Northwest or west coast passenger rides. Share your stories with Wayne Potter the host of Keeping Kurrent. You can send him an e-mail message by clicking on Host.
