By Manzanillo Sun Writer from the June 2014 Edition Involvement financially in Casa Hogar Los Angelitos is a great investment in improving lives. Almost everyone of us is suspicious that if we donated to something, our money would not go to the bottom line. That place where our hard earned money makes a difference. We can testify […]
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By Tommy Clarkson from the June 2014 Edition Air Root Bromeliads (Tillandsia) Family: Bromeliaceae Also known as: Air plants While in 4-H as a youth in western Kansas, I learned in entomology studies that technically speaking all bugs are insects but all insects are not bugs. In the plant world a comparable corollary is that while all Tillandsias […]
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By Manzanillo Sun Writer from the June 2014 Edition I was in the cosmetic industry for many years and although I both learnt and taught the basics and foundation of the product lines I represented, never did I ever have the time in my busy, frantic life to find the sheer pleasures of that world. This was […]
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By Suzanne A. Marshall from the June 2014 Edition Since childhood I have been enthralled with these beautiful fluttering creatures, at that time, completely unaware of how truly remarkable they were. I was simply engaged by their remarkable beauty and flight. We had learned in school about their basic metamorphosis from egg to caterpillar then the chrysalis to […]
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By Yann Kostic from the May 2014 Edition If you want to buy an investment property, but don’t have the cash in a non -retirement account, a recent trend has been to use your Self Directed IRA: An individual retirement account (IRA) can legally own real estate, as well as other alternative investments, such as gold and […]
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By Suzanne A. Marshall from the May 2014 Edition Director: John Lee Hancock Starring: Emma Thomson, Tom Hanks, Colin Farrell, Bradley Whitford, Paul Giamatte “Inspired by the extraordinary, untold backstory of how Disney’s classic ‘Mary Poppins,’ made it to the screen.” When Walt Disney’s daughters begged him to make a movie of their favorite book, P.L. Travers’ […]
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By Manzanillo Sun Writer from the May 2014 Edition When visiting those lands south of the border it is surprising to find that there are actually several programmes available in English on the local cable network or on Dish TV. In Manzanillo there are only half a dozen or so programs but they are generally pretty good […]
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By Suzanne A. Marshall from the May 2014 Edition Many years ago, my youn son and I would leave the Canadian prairies and head west to Vancouver Island where, my mother settled following the loss o my father at the age of 54. They had moved there for his health and to escapehe harsh winter climate in […]
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By Tommy Clarkson from the May 2014 Edition Cycads A very basic overview “Cycas” comes from the Greek word for palm tree . . . but it ain’t! Cycad is the common name for approximately 100 species that comprise the plant division of Cycadophyta. Many do resemble palm trees in their leaf and stem structure and some […]
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By Manzanillo Sun Writer from the May 2014 Edition Adobo Marinade Mixture consisting of paprika, oregano, salt, garlic, and vinegar Allspice Pimienta Dulce Equal amounts: nutmeg, cloves, cinnamon Anise Anís Licorice flavored, allied to star anise Baking Soda Bicarbonato de sosa Baking Powder Levadura en polvo Basil Albahaca A sweet but fragrant herb is used in Italian […]
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