By Terry Sovil from the May 2012 Edition This article looks at the automotive industry and Information Technologies in Mexico. The United States is the main market for Mexican automotive exports. Mexico provides 11 of every 100 vehicles sold in the U.S.A. Automotive exports reached 1.85 million cars sold abroad in 2010 which represent a […]
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By Patty Talasy from the May 2012 Edition Black Jack Night Fund Raiser Do you like to play Black Jack? Or, would you like to learn to play Black Jack? Casa MESE (Menores En Situation Extraordinaria) is sponsoring a fun-filled night on Wednesday, May 23 from 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM at the Hotel Playa […]
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By Laurie Mackay from the May 2012 Edition Alone, in a foreign city, living with strangers who speak a different language… last year I spent two weeks in a Spanish immersion home-stay program in Guanajuato that was intimidating, mentally exhausting, and absolutely wonderful… My Spanish journey began in my 20s when a cousin brought his […]
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By Robert Hill from the May 2012 Edition A few months ago Reyna Garcia was appointed by the Governor and Mayor as the new Director of Cruz Roja (Red Cross) for Manzanillo. We all know her as the friendly waitress at Juanito´s restaurant where she has worked for the past 30 years for her sister […]
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By Terry Sovil from the May 2012 Edition Panamic Sergeant Major The Panamic Sergeant Major ranges from 5-100′ (1.5-30M). They have an elongated, disk shaped body, usually black and silver to white head and belly. They often have bluish and blue-green tints. Breeding males generally display a blue wash when courting or guarding eggs. This […]
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By Tommy Clarkson from the May 2012 Edition Codiaeum variegatum Family: Euphorbiaceae (Also known as: Joseph’s Coat) The Croton’s wide array of speckled, striped and splotched colors, splashed on a diversity of uniquely shaped leaves, is a pure and simple plant delight. They can be used in pots on terraces, by pools and in entryways […]
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By Suzanne A. Marshall from the April 2012 Edition Carnaval (carnival in English), is a week- long fiesta that takes place in some Catholic Latin American countries leading up to the period of Lent before the celebration of Easter. As most Catholics interpret, Lent is a period of sacrifice and renewal of faith. This usually […]
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By Freda Rumford from the April 2012 Edition Where do you go, and what do you do, when there are only so many days in which to see so many of the things in and around this little town that has “nothing to do?” People visiting Manzanillo for several months at a time are always […]
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By Terry Sovil from the April 2012 Edition SUP? Stand up paddle boarding (SUP)! This fast growing sport has made the scene, again, and it is gathering people wanting to try! There are some elements of Hawaiian history in the sport. It started as a type of surfing allowing an instructor to better see his […]
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By Terry Sovil from the April 2012 Edition Sharpnose Puffer Tiny whitish spots cover the body of this inquisitive little fish. It is similar to the Honeycomb Puffer which has markings around the eye. This fish has a pronounced pointed snout. They come from the family of Smooth Puffers. They range in depths from 10 […]
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