By Manzanillo Sun Writer from the May 2016 Edition Before I ever stepped foot into Manzanillo, I was made very much aware of two things. The first was the overall beauty and ambiance of the Manzanillo area. The second was my impending responsibility of editing and writing for the ‘World’s Greatest E-Magazine’ (as it was put […]
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By Tommy Clarkson from the May 2016 Edition Cordyline, Cordyline terminalis or fruticosa Family: Agavaceae, Asparagabeae or Dracaenaceae or Laxmanniaceae (No little difference in the botanical world here, huh?) (Also known as Palm Lily, Ti Plant, Hawaiian Good Luck Plant, Good Luck Tree or Tree of Kings.) Some assert that these striking, vibrant plants are the “King […]
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By Tommy Clarkson from the April 2016 Edition Silver Fittonia, Fittonia argyroneura Family: Acanthaceae Also known as Fittonia, Nerve Plant, Silver-Net Plant, Silver Fittonia, Fittonia Net Leaf, Silver Nerve, Silver Threads, Painted Net Leaf, Mosaic Plant, Lace leaf, Snakeskin Plant or Silver Net Leaf ‘White Brocade’. (While doing secondary research, somewhere along my ongoing tropical […]
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By Manzanillo Sun Writer from the April 2016 Edition We have finally begun some of our ‘bucket list’ adventures. This means, of course, that we want to have some new eventful experiences before we “kick the bucket”. With good health and good luck we hope to pursue numerous activities. Of course, the whole idea began […]
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By Tommy Clarkson from the April 2016 Edition Florida Thatch Palm (Thrinax radiata) Family: Arecaceae Also known as: Silk-top Thatch Palm, Sea Thatch Palm, Jamaican Thatch Palm and Thatch Palm Somewhat obviously, the origin of these is in the Florida Keys and the Northwestern Caribbean area. Today they can be found in the Bahamas, western […]
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By Manzanillo Sun Writer from the April 2016 Edition We’ve all seen these appear on Mexican menus alongside Chilaquiles, another breakfast favourite. Many won’t miss an opportunity for these enchiladas (Swiss-style as they are known in Mexico) as they bring the best of the salsa chiles in a creamy textured sauce, usually served with corn […]
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By Manzanillo Sun Writer from the April 2016 Edition A few days ago I was listening to CBC (Canadian Broadcasting Corporation) and an interview caught my attention. My first article in the February 2013 issue of the Manzanillo Sun dealt with computer security and social engineering. It appears the main cause of telephone fraud in […]
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By Suzanne A. Marshall from the April 2016 Edition Within minutes or hours of Manzanillo you can find many destinations worth a day or overnight trip. One such place is Rancho Colina de San Miguel (colina means hill), a place to spend a leisurely afternoon enjoying a spectacular view of the Colima’s most active volcano […]
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By Suzanne A. Marshall from the April 2016 Edition Starring: Christian Bale, Steve Carell, Brad Pitt, Ryan Gosling Director: Adam McKay “Four denizens in the world of high-finance predict the credit and housing bubble collapse of the mid- 2000s, and decide to take on the big banks for their greed and lack of foresight.” The […]
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By Manzanillo Sun Writer from the April 2016 Edition A few months ago I wrote about all the different foods which were given to the world by being taken by Hernán Cortés de Monroy y Pizarro and his ilk in the early 1500’s. As with most things established by the Aztec, several of these foods […]
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