Issue – Page 46 – Manzanillo Sun

Sully

February 1, 2017January 1, 2018Suzanne A. MarshallLeave a Comment

By Suzanne A. Marshall from the February 2017 Edition Starring: Tom Hanks, Aaron Eckhart, Laura Linney Director: Clint Eastwood “The story of Chesley Sullenberger, an American pilot who became a hero after landing his damaged plane on the Hudson River in order to save the flight’s passengers and crew .” I knew I was guaranteed […]

What will happen to bonds if interest rates rise?

February 1, 2017January 1, 2018Yann KosticLeave a Comment

By Yann Kostic from the February 2017 Edition Rising interest rates are generally bad for bond funds. This is very important for bond investors today to understand. An example to explain why. Let’s say you purchased a bond with a coupon of 6 percent at par, for $1,000. You will receive annual interest of $60 […]

Earthquakes

February 1, 2017January 1, 2018Terry SovilLeave a Comment

By Terry Sovil from the February 2017 Edition An earthquake, also called a temblor, is the shaking or rolling of the earth’s surface. It is when two “plates” suddenly slip and slide past each other or break apart due to tension or pressure. You may feel it as a rumble or shock under your feet […]

Zombie Palm-I Planted Roots in Mexico

February 1, 2017February 3, 2019Tommy ClarksonLeave a Comment

By Tommy Clarkson from the February 2017 Edition Zombie Palm, Zygocactus truncate Family: Cactaceae Also known as: Latayne Palm, Latayne Zombie or Guanito Native to Hispaniola, where it grows in sparse scrub at low elevations on dry hills, this interesting – and somewhat different looking species is closely related to Coccothrinax and Thrinax palms. A […]

Yellow Bells-I Planted Roots in Mexico

February 1, 2017February 3, 2019Tommy ClarksonLeave a Comment

By Tommy Clarkson from the February 2017 Edition Yellow Bells, Tecoma stans Family: Bignoniaceae Also known as: Yellow Elder, Trumpet Bush, Ginger-Thomas, Tecoma, Trumpet Flower, Yellow Trumpet Bush, Yellow Trumpet Flower, Yellow Bignonia, Tronadora or Esperanza* (Sometimes I embarrass myself so much that I think I should go back to the insect collection of my […]

JACK’S BISTRO

January 1, 2017January 1, 2018Tommy ClarksonLeave a Comment

By Tommy Clarkson from the January 2017 Edition Tommy’s Tummy restaurant review series Over the last few months, a few folks have inquired as to why I’d not recently written about any of Manzanillo’s new, remodeled or relocated eateries. In keeping with my self-imposed promise to say nothing negative regarding anyone’s edible offerings, prices, presentational […]

Maize

January 1, 2017January 1, 2018Manzanillo Sun WriterLeave a Comment

By Manzanillo Sun Writer From the January 2017 Edition Guilá Naquitz Cave in Oaxaca, Mexico is the site of early domestication of several food crops, including teosinte (an ancestor of maize). Most historians believe maize was domesticated in the Tehuacan Valley of Mexico. Recent research modified this view somewhat; scholars now indicate the adjacent Balsas […]

Ponche

January 1, 2017January 1, 2018Manzanillo Sun WriterLeave a Comment

By Manzanillo Sun Writer From the January 2017 Edition Ponche is a warm tropical-fruit punch. It’s traditionally imbibed in Mexico during Christmastime. Vendors sell it at night near the sidewalk Christmas markets. It’s also served with buñuelos during the posadas. No one seems to know exactly how and why Mexican ponche materialized. In general, historians […]

San Miguel de Allende

January 1, 2017January 1, 2018Dan and Lisa GoyLeave a Comment

By Dan and Lisa Goy from the January 2017 Edition San Miguel de Allende – Day 71 to 73 (March 17-19, 2016) Thursday morning was sad as we said goodbye to 3 couples who had started our Mexican Adventure with us; Bruce and Marian, Rafael and Eileen and Grant and Anita. Eileen’s mom had fallen […]

Please sir, may I have more” excerpt Oliver Twist… ”more wifi

January 1, 2017January 1, 2018Señior TechLeave a Comment

By Señior Tech from the January 2017 Edition If you have ever had the occasion to enjoy a cruise experience, you may recall the abundance of wonderful edible delights available. Food is available 24 hours from room service, the buffet stations on the Lido deck, the main dining rooms and the exclusive concierge restaurants. My […]

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