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  • Costa Alegre’s Magic

    The shores of the Pacific coast of Mexico is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful coast lines in Mexico with much to explore. In the nineties it was declared an Ecological Tourist corridor by presidential decree.

    A harmonious combination of beaches come together in one magnificent coastline of 160 km. located between the Port of Manzanillo in Colima and Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco; about 950 km from Mexico City and 400 miles from Guadalajara with an average annual climate of 25-27° C. The Costa Alegre, includes the municipalities of Cihuatlán, La Huerta, Tomatlán and Cabo Corrientes, and the coastal Navidad Bay, Tenacatita Bay, Coast Careyes, Chamela Bay, Coast Majahuas and Cabo Corrientes.

    Each of these communities has its special coastal charm and appeal, giving it unmatched tranquility, beaches unexplored, lush vegetation, spectacular cliffs, coves, gentle waves, mysterious mangroves and extensive areas of rainforest. Much of this area provides a variety of culture, and is home to a variety of incredible flora and fauna.

    Situated between the port of Manzanillo, Colima and Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, ranging from Barra de Navidad, Cihuatlán southwest to El Tuito, Cabo Corrientes by northwest. Enjoy the amenities of the area from budget to upscale hotels, the adventure of fishing, yachting, or even exploring Mother Nature as you stroll along the shoreline on one of the breathtaking beaches.

    The crystal clear ocean meets the extensive tropical forest vegetation in many small communities along the coast. You will find houses that tell stories, places for contemplation, sports invoking the spirit of man and a continual communion with nature.

  • House Hunters International – Charity Event In Puerto Vallarta To Benefit ‘Becas Vallarta’

    Timothy Real Estate Group will be hosting their second House Hunters International charity fundraiser event on November 24, 2014 at the new Mantamar Beach Club on Los Muertos Beach, benefiting four local charities. Their goal is to surpass the first event, which raised over $110,000 Pesos for the local organizations. Becas Vallarta will be one of the beneficiaries from this year’s “Gilligan’s Island” theme event.

    2014 Former Becado Hector Ulloa and helpers give out the supplies

     BECAS VALLARTA, A.C.

     Even though most everyone agrees that education is the key to living a productive and satisfying life, and that it should be available to every child, that is not always the case for Puerto Vallarta kids. Many come from single parent homes; homes with five, six or more children or homes where the breadwinner makes only enough to provide the very basics of life. Those circumstances make it impossible for the children, no matter how bright and eager to learn, to continue their education past the mandated junior high. That is where Becas Vallarta, A.C. and the America-Mexico Foundation, Inc. come in. For more than fifty years, together they have awarded scholarships to thousands of young Vallartenses through junior high, high school, university and even medical school.

     Becas Vallarta, A. C. is a non-profit, tax-deductible Mexican foundation charged with fund raising and administering the scholarships program for students in Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico. The America-Mexico Foundation, Inc., founded in 1961, is a non-profit USA tax-deductible foundation (under Section 501(c)(3) of the IRS code) that donates all funds raised to finance those scholarships.

     These two non-profit organizations have as their only purpose raising funds to provide scholarships for as many Puerto Vallarta students as possible. Working with no office, no telephone, no computers or copiers, these organizations manage to meet the budget of over $150,000 USD each year. Mexican, Canadian and American volunteers working in harmony to make Puerto Vallarta, and yes the world, a better place by having an educated populace.

     In order to qualify for a scholarship a student must live and attend public schools in the Puerto Vallarta area, show real financial need which is verified in the schools they are attending, maintain a grade point average of 8.5 (of a possible 10), attend required

    meetings with the foundation members, be good citizens in the school and community and help with foundation functions when asked. But once a student has earned a scholarship, the foundation pledges to continue financial aid until the educational goal is met as long as she or he continues to fulfill the prescribed Becados obligations.

    WISH LIST

    We need funds to underwrite the scholarships we sponsor:

     Junior High Scholarship $160 USD: includes full school uniform, school shoes, gym clothes, all school supplies needed for the year including dictionaries and calculators.

    Senior High Scholarship $550 USD: this is given in checks twice a year at a personal meeting with each student. They may use this money for their most pressing needs, tuition, food, transportation, etc.

    University Scholarship $700 USD: this is also given in checks twice a year at a personal meeting with each student. They may use this money for their most pressing needs, tuition, transportation, food, etc.

     For more information regarding ticket sales or to make a donation, contact:

     Timothy Real Estate Group inspired@timothyrealestategroup.com

    Office: (322) 223-5300

    USA/Canada Toll Free: 1-877-204-7730 www.timothyrealestategroup.com

  • Our Own Zocalo In Puerto Vallarta

    The Zocalo

    Our introduction to the plaza in the center of Puerto Vallarta was definitely a gradual one. Over time we have found this to be one of the most magical, interesting and entertaining places in town. If you journey out of Puerto Vallarta and visit any city, town, or village, you will find a main zocalo. It is the heart and heartbeat of any municipality, no matter how large or small.

    Saturday evenings are guaranteed to be delightful because there is always something taking place. On Sundays, the Puerto Vallarta Municipal orchestra performs and we watch for special happenings that bridge the weekends. The church, Our Lady of Guadalupe has events that pour out over the street and into the square on a regular basis.

    There isn’t a major holiday in Puerto Vallarta that doesn’t involve the zocalo, it being the spirit and soul of Independence Day, with the city mayor reenacting El Grito from the balcony of City Hall. Christmas; Halloween; Day of the Dead; Revolution Day; New Year’s Eve…the list goes on, are all centered in the zocalo. There are quiet celebrations and very loud, active ones. The beautiful altars during Day of the Dead call for reverence. The sidewalk chalk competitions are a time of contemplation and admiration. Art shows, flea markets and charity functions take place in the beautiful little main square of Puerto Vallarta. Musicians come here to practice before appreciative audiences, while warming up for shows and parades and we get a free performance.

    Any evening will find lovers strolling, children laughing and playing, elderly having a rest on their way to and fro, or simply observing, which is the best occupation in the zocalo; people-watching at its very best. Photographers love the setting of the zocalo in Puerto Vallarta for wedding photos, simple and tasteful.

    Tacos are just around any given corner, as well as comida corridas, the little restaurants that serve delicious food at the lunch hour for a very nominal price. The malecón on the other side of the street begs to be a larger part of anyone’s paseo (stroll) and both are perfect for watching fireworks that occur on a nightly basis and at great elaboration on more festive evenings.

    We have witnessed many memorable occasions in our beautiful zocalo in Puerto Vallarta that we are now proud to be possessive of and invite you to share and enjoy as we have.

    Que es cómo es.

    Timothy Real Estate Group is a locally-owned and operated real estate brokerage with a strategic location in the Romantic Zone of Puerto Vallarta in the Colonia Emiliano Zapata. Because the Puerto Vallarta area has varying neighborhood personalities, we practice localized real estate. We believe neighborhood knowledge is a top factor in solid sales, and we know our communities well.

    We enable our clients to realize their vision for the future.  We understand and plan for their concerns and are dedicated to transforming those concerns to peace of mind and joy.

    Our philosophy of transparency, integrity, and professionalism imbues our culture with a tangible sense of purpose and results in the length and depth of the quality relationships we enjoy.  We believe buying or selling a home is first and foremost about people. Of course we have the latest technology, marketing tools, statistics and research, but a successful real estate transaction really comes down to people. Connecting the right buyers to sellers or investors our professional agents structure solid transactions with successful solid outcomes.  We believe in collaboration by connecting people in ways that bring satisfaction and success.

    When you combine extensive local knowledge and our long standing reputation for honesty and sound judgment, you have an unbeatable resource at your disposal.  You have Timothy Real Estate Group, a constant leader in Puerto Vallarta real estate.

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  • Puerto Vallarta Living: Financial Requirements for Residency in Puerto Vallarta

    Financial Requirements for Residency in Puerto Vallarta

    We are often asked about financial requirements for residency in Puerto Vallarta. It seems tricky but it’s quite simple. The first thing you should know is that the beginning stages of acquiring residency are done in your own country. You will need to go to your Mexican Consulate. Some states and provinces have only one consulate, for example New York, which means a certain amount of travel. Others, like California, Texas and Arizona have several, making planning a lot easier. Canada has three, in British Columbia, Ontario and Quebec.
    When you will apply for temporary or permanent residency you need to be able to prove your foreign source income. It’s amazing how much easier life is in Puerto Vallarta if you’ve gone through these steps. It’s good to remember that most applications in our home countries take a considerable amount of time, as well, including buying or renting property, getting a car loan, registering a child for school. It’s no different in Puerto Vallarta.
    Be prepared. Go to the website of your local consulate and find out exactly what paperwork is required before you make the trip. Bring originals and copies; don’t rely on the consulate to make copies for you. Allow yourself time and be prepared to wait, even after you’ve been called on. We recommend bringing a book, knitting, a quiet device you can work on, or whatever you normally do to occupy empty time.
    There are specific requirements for different types of residency. If you have family living in Puerto Vallarta, including Mexican Nationals, there are going to be particular questions. If you are a family moving to Puerto Vallarta, more than one generation, you need to have paperwork for every person involved. Babies need passports, too.
    Regardless of age, working or retired, going to school in Puerto Vallarta, or just sticking around the beach on a daily basis, you will need to show an average monthly income after taxes, of at least 300 days the Mexican minimum wage, which increased in January 2019 from $88.35 Mexican pesos to $102.68 Mexican pesos. That’s roughly $5.15 at the date we are writing this, but one thing we can guarantee, it will fluctuate. You’ll need 12 previous months of documents showing the above.
    Bring all paperwork (your escritura, receipts for property taxes, utility bills) if you own property in Mexico valued over 40,000 days of minimum wage. Show all savings and investments with an average monthly balance of 5,000 days worth the above stated minimum wage. Generally speaking, people who immigrate to Mexico are required to complete four years as a temporary resident after which they can obtain their permanent residency. However, exceptions are made for foreign retirees/common pensioners who can apply for permanent residency immediately, if they can present paperwork for all the qualifications. One hundred days of minimum wage must be added to these figures for spouses and independents.
    Que es cómo es.

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    Timothy Real Estate Group is a locally-owned and operated real estate brokerage with a strategic location in the Ro犀利士
    mantic Zone of Puerto Vallarta in the Colonia Emiliano Zapata. Because the Puerto Vallarta area has varying neighborhood personalities, we practice localized real estate. We believe neighborhood knowledge is a top factor in solid sales, and we know our communities well.

    We enable our clients to realize their vision for the future.  We understand and plan for their concerns and are dedicated to transforming those concerns to peace of mind and joy.

    Our philosophy of transparency, integrity, and professionalism imbues our culture with a tangible sense of purpose and results in the length and depth of the quality relationships we enjoy.  We believe buying or selling a home is first and foremost about people. Of course we have the latest technology, marketing tools, statistics and research, but a successful real estate transaction really comes down to people. Connecting the right buyers to sellers or investors our professional agents structure solid transactions with successful solid outcomes.  We believe in collaboration by connecting people in ways that bring satisfaction and success.

    When you combine extensive local knowledge and our long standing reputation for honesty and sound judgment, you have an unbeatable resource at your disposal.  You have a constant leader in Puerto Vallarta real estate

  • Puerto Vallarta’s No# 1 – “Get Skinny Outside Workout!”

    Puerto Vallarta’s  No# 1  –  “Get Skinny Outside Workout!”

    Not for the faint at heart, watch out it’s affectionately known as The Bone Breaker!  Or en Espanol La Rompe Huesos!  Consult your Physician before attempting this work out, seriously!

    The area is La Pechuga and it isn’t just a chicken breast?  It’s also a neighborhood perched above in the Lomas (hills) of Colonias El Centro and 5 de Diciembre.

    The Bone Breaker is the road that begins from the Malecon and Calle Allende in El Centro and it travels up (east) and around the hills above these downtown neighborhoods.

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     There are some lucky local residents and tourists that have discovered this little jewel and have found it being quite an amazing and incredible challenge to ride their bikes, hike, run or walk this mountain and it is a great workout.

    I have a friend that started walking her dangerously overweight dog around the mountain everyday and the dog and the friend look 15 pounds lighter and 15 years younger, great way to extend your life and get healthy and strong.

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     I don’t know about you but haven’t you noticed a big change in Vallarta?  There are a lot more physically active Vallartenses and tourists that are not just interested in lying on the beach all day.  They are concerned about their well being and they have active lifestyles and they are also teaching their young children that this is a good thing.  Puerto Vallarta is full of nature and natural wonders it’s a sin to be in the gym! Get your booty out there and get into shape with the nature all around to keep you motivated and so ALIVE!!!

    La Pechuga is also a great place to live!  There are incredible condos and homes with amazing views to the bay and town and only 5 minutes driving time or a 10-15 minute walk into town.

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     By

    Donna Lynn Davies

    donna@timothyrealestategroup.com

    Timothy Real Estate Group

  • When The Termites Come to Vallarta

    The first time we witnessed the arrival of The Termites in Puerto Vallarta was at a beach restaurant many years ago. Without as much as a buzz or a hum, a swarm of flying creatures suddenly appeared over our heads, shedding somewhat less than gossamer wings into our Aztec soup. While some of us shrieked the balance of our famished party dug in and scooped out the bothersome diaphanous little things and went on with our meal.

    Things haven’t changed and the first appearance of these feisty insects can be a wee bit alarming. Thought they are completely harmless to humans, they do massive damage to structures in Puerto Vallarta. You will note the advent of termite season by the swarms encircling lights, shortly following dusk and they stay around long enough to drop their wings and find someplace to spend the night.

    Though some will claim that termites can eat through anything, including concrete, that is an exaggeration. They are known to settle into cracks in concrete, of which houses in Puerto Vallarta are constructed. When cement is poured, either by hand or with large commercial pumps, there are inevitable cracks. The termites will squeeze into these tiny spaces and they don’t need much more than the thickness of a common credit card to find a purchase. It often looks like they have eaten their way through.

    Termites are tenacious creatures and are quite capable of creating their own covered freeway to access their realm. If you see what looks like tubes of dirt on either the exterior of interior of your home, you have a termite kingdom in the making. It is good to know however, that any crawl space or crack in a foundation is akin to an engraved invitation to the termite empire. Very few homes in Puerto Vallarta will be found to have carpet because termites will burrow between the material and the floor and stay hidden from sight.

    Expansion joints in places where the wall meets doors or windows, corners of homes and businesses are the termites’ 5 Star Hotel. From there, they send workers out to build a community.

    We highly recommend periodic inspections. Then an exterminator comes into your home, they will look for any type of insect or rodent that can harm you or your home. They will spot termites and identify trouble spots within a moment’s time. The best thing to do is seal off any entryways and spray at suggested intervals.

    Que es cómo es.

    Timothy Real Estate Group is a locally-owned and operated real estate brokerage with a strategic location in the Romantic Zone of Puerto Vallarta in the Colonia Emiliano Zapata. Because the Puerto Vallarta area has varying neighborhood personalities, we practice localized real estate. We believe neighborhood knowledge is a top factor in solid sales, and we know our communities well. (Clonazepam)

    We enable our clients to realize their vision for the future.  We understand and plan for their concerns and are dedicated to transforming those concerns to peace of mind and joy.

    Our philosophy of transparency, integrity, and professionalism imbues our culture with a tangible sense of purpose and results in the length and depth of the quality relationships we enjoy.  We believe buying or selling a home is first and foremost about people. Of course we have the latest technology, marketing tools, statistics and research, but a successful real estate transaction really comes down to people. Connecting the right buyers to sellers or investors our professional agents structure solid transactions with successful solid outcomes.  We believe in collaboration by connecting people in ways that bring satisfaction and success.

    When you combine extensive local knowledge and our long standing reputation for honesty and sound judgment, you have an unbeatable resource at your disposal.  You have Timothy Real Estate Group, a constant leader in Puerto Vallarta real estate.

  • Being Cool in Puerto Vallarta

    How to Keep Cool in the Coming Months

    It’s gloriously cool in Puerto Vallarta right now. The evenings are breezy, the ocean blows cool air up toward the mountains and humidity is relatively low. The temperature in Puerto Vallarta stays mean pretty much throughout the year but right now we can feel the humidity beginning to crank up. Tourism levels dwindle down to less frenzied than winter months. It’s a great time to be in Puerto Vallarta.

    Fans are your best friend during this season in Puerto Vallarta. Air conditioners are swell, but they jack up the electric bill, especially if you run them around the clock. Air conditioners aren’t the healthiest answer for cooling off, for neither you nor the environment. We favor alternatives.

    Ceiling fans are in every home in Puerto Vallarta and the safest way to keep everyone cool. Make sure yours are spinning in the right direction; clockwise for best results, blowing air in a downward direction. If they’re turning the other way, you are sending air up and that doesn’t do a whole lot of good for bringing down room temperature. Fans need to be cleaned periodically, as well. Your maid will see to that, but if you do your own cleaning, bring the fan to full stop for this action. Wipe with a clean damp cloth; if it’s the kitchen fan, it will probably be greasy and a simple soap like Dawn dishwashing liquid will do the trick.

    Satin and cotton (the higher the thread count the better) sheets will add comfort to the nighttime. Puerto Vallarta won’t cool off much in the summer from sunset to sunrise. Sheets with polyester blends will cause you to sweat more and don’t absorb moisture. If you aren’t comfortable sleeping in the nude, wear loose fitting cotton. The fabric takes up the sweat and will keep you cooler.

    We keep a fan directed throughout the night towards the bed and have been known to put pillow cases, whole pillows, and a top sheet in the freezer right before tucking in for the night. Leave them in the freezer to cool for about half an hour, toss them on the bed, jump in, and sweet dreams.

    Icing pulse points is a great way to lower body temp; wrists, elbows, neck, groin, ankles and behind the knees. Cold showers any time of day.

    Always stay hydrated in the tropics. As a bonus, you’ll have more energy. Alcohol doesn’t help to keep body temperature down, though it’s hard to resist that evening cocktail or glass of wine with dinner.

    Hammocks, if you find them comfortable, are great for airflow. Keep a cross breeze up with open windows and make sure they are secure.

    Que es cómo es.

    Timothy Real Estate Group is a locally-owned and operated real estate brokerage with a strategic location in the Romantic Zone of Puerto Vallarta in the Colonia Emiliano Zapata. Because the Puerto Vallarta area has varying neighborhood personalities, we practice localized real estate. We believe neighborhood knowledge is a top factor in solid sales, and we know our communities well.

    We enable our clients to realize their vision for the future.  We understand and plan for their concerns and are dedicated to transforming those concerns to peace of mind and joy.

    Our philosophy of transparency, integrity, and professionalism imbues our culture with a tangible sense of purpose and results in the length and depth of the quality relationships we enjoy.  We believe buying or selling a home is first and foremost about people. Of course we have the latest technology, marketing tools, statistics and research, but a successful real estate transaction really comes down to people. Connecting the right buyers to sellers or investors our professional agents structure solid transactions with successful solid outcomes.  We believe in collaboration by connecting people in ways that bring satisfaction and success.

    When you combine extensive local knowledge and our long standing reputation for honesty and sound judgment, you have an unbeatable resource at your disposal.  You have Timothy Real Estate Group, a constant leader in Puerto Vallarta real estate.

  • We Got the Place we Dreamed of

    Dear Dana and Stella,

    Now that we are getting settled in we just wanted to let you know how much we appreciate the great job you did for us.

    First of all we got the place we dreamed of. I guess that is why you and Stella are called The Dream Team!  Secondly, we got a deal that truly makes our home an investment, not just a home.  Finally, you and Stella left no stone unturned. We felt so secure that our interests were in the top of your mind.

    Oh, and it takes a special realtor to put up with my demanding Mexican

    Personality!  You really identified what was important for me and didn’t try to sell me something else.

    We are telling all of our friends in Houston that there is only one Dream Team in Puerto Vallarta.

    Thank you again so much.

    Alex Martinez

  • How And Where Do I Make My Prop. Tax Payment For Vallarta Or Riviera Nayarit?

    This handy how-to article will help you in the process of paying your taxes for your property located in the greater Banderas Bay’s municipalities of Puerto Vallarta and Bahia de Banderas (including all Riviera Nayarit towns from Nuevo Vallarta to Lo de Marcos).

    Taxes on real property are collected annually for the fiscal year of January through December. The process is similar for homeowners in both municipalities. Rates are generally not published until the second business week of January and can be seen on-line at the convenient links provided below.

    If paid between January and March, both municipalities traditionally offer discounts from 15% to 5%—the earlier the greater. No discount is extended on partial year payments. Unpaid balances will be subject to interest and penalties.

    If you are not in Mexico to make the payment, you can have your property manager do so for you in person or you can make the payment on-line using a credit card.

    The benefit of making the payment directly at the offices is that the official receipt is issued there with the full property identification on it, handy for next year’s reference and is the best official record. The on-line receipt does not carry that information and is strictly a banking transaction record.

    Whether you elect to pay on-line or in person, the official Website links below are the source for your quote.

     LOCATIONS AND LINKS

    PUERTO VALLARTA OWNERS

    In person: The most convenient location is at the original City Hall (Presidencia) at Independencia #123 (on the malecón across from the ‘Arcos’). Online: click HERE.

    BAHIA DE BANDERAS/RIVIERA NAYARIT OWNERS

    In person: The most convenient location for most is the land registry office (Catastro) of Bucerias at Pacifico #17 (one block off the main square at the intersection of Av. Pacifico waterfront road). Taxes can be paid there for properties located in any of the towns of the municipality. Mobile or temporary locations may be set up in smaller towns at the beginning of the year. Credit cards and cash accepted at the offices. Online: click HERE

     ON-LINE POINTERS

    Enter the link above. Type in your property tax account number from a past tax receipt where it says ‘Cuenta’ and click ‘Buscar’ or ‘Realizar Consulta’ (Search). For Vallarta you must also enter U (for urban) or R (for rustic) as found in the box ‘TP’ on your old receipt. Bahia de Banderas numbers already have a U or R as a prefix to the number. Note, your name does not appear on the account but the trust bank name does, so don’t let that confuse you.

    The amount you owe will appear. If it happens that there is no rate yet shown for the current year, it is likely in the process of updating by the authorities. Simply recheck it at intervals.

    Make sure to keep the payment receipt safely in your records.

    For questions on this topic or other real estate matters, please contact your Timothy Real Estate Group agent.

    Article by Victoria Pratt, Sales Associate and Bucerias Office Manager, Timothy Real Estate Group

  • Vallarta Inspired Living News What Time Is It Here

    Time Changes

    Spring ahead, Fall back. That’s how we’ve always remembered the method of changing clocks. Daylight Savings starts in the spring and ends in the fall, this year on October 27th in Puerto Vallarta.

    A little known fact about Daylight Savings Time or DST, is that Canada was a leader in this time-change trend. Austria and Germany were the first to employ DST in Europe in 1916, but in 1908, Port Arthur, Ontario, which is now Thunder Bay, began to turn their clocks forward by one hour on July 1st of that year. It didn’t take long before it had spread across the northern part of the continent.

    Two years into World War I, on April of 1916, clocks were turned ahead in Germany and Austria by one hour in a rationalization to minimize the use of electric and gas lighting. Saving fuel in the war effort was extremely important. England, France and other countries followed suit, but most turned back to standard time after the war. World War II brought DST back to Europe.

    Amazingly, the original plan for setting clocks forward and back was much more complicated, and comprised of switching ahead twenty minutes on each of the four Sundays in April, and doing the same with a switch back in September. Imagine changing a total of eight times a year; what we do now seems simple.

    Although the European Parliament recently voted to discontinue the use of DST, all Union members need to agree to pass it into law and that has yet to occur. It’s been a continuing discussion for several years in the United States to abolish DST. There are way too many opinions about what and how changes should be made, with states like Florida going in the opposite direction, wanting to institute it all year long. Hawaii doesn’t observe DST at all, and only a tiny slice of Arizona does.

    This past summer in Washington State, a bill was signed by Governor Jay Inslee, and passed both state House and Senate to change permanently to DST but it hasn’t been instituted into law as of this date. Oregon and California followed Washington’s lead, and British Columbia, Canada is making plans to authorize the same.

    Given all this, it won’t be long before Mexico makes the same decisions and we no longer have DST in Puerto Vallarta. Airlines have made it clear that it will be vital for everyone to be operating on the same clock. In the meantime, we still turn back on October 27th, 2019.

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