At the Movies – Spectre

By Suzanne A. Marshall from the December 2015 Edition Starring: Daniel Craig, Christoph Waltz, Lea Seydoux Director: Sam Mendes “A cryptic message from Bond’s past sends him on a trail to uncover a sinister organization. While ‘M’ battlepolitical forces to keep the secret service alive, Bond peels back the layers of deceit to reveal the terrible […]

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Christmas celebrations in Mexico

From the December 2015 Edition As we have become a global community, Christmas traditions have also become globalized. Mexico’s Christmas celebrations and the history of Mexican Christmas, known as Navidad, are no exception. Like most aspects of Mexico’s culture, Navidad resembles Spanish traditions but Navidad has also adopted other countries’ customs and shows a rich history […]

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Red Flag Bush-I Planted Roots in Mexico

By Tommy Clarkson from the December 2015 Edition Red Flag Bush, Mussaenda Erythrophylla Family: Rubiaceae (Also known as: Lady Flowers, Ashanti Blood Plant, Tropical Dogwood, Red Velvet Mussaenda, Prophet’s Tears or Virgin Tree) From the outset, I admit holding off a long time before getting one of these, as most of the specimens I’d seen had […]

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Lady Palm-I Planted Roots in Mexico

By Tommy Clarkson from the December 2015 Edition Lady Palm, Rhapis excelsa Family: Arecaceae (Also known as Bamboo Palm, Miniature Fan Palm, Little Lady Palm, Large Lady Palm, Slender Lady Palm, Broadleaf Lady Palm, and Ground Rattan) With what I’m about to say, you’ll probably think that I’m pulling your proverbial leg but, honestly, I’m not! […]

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