2017 – Page 7 – Manzanillo Sun

Facebook privacy demystified (part five) Gotcha! Games and Facebook Apps

July 1, 2017February 17, 2021Señior TechLeave a Comment

By Señior Tech from the July 2017 Edition If you have read and followed instructions to set-up your Facebook account detailed in the previous four articles, you are ready to explore. There is, however, one other thing to inspect before your data and personal information are safe. In the Facebook universe, in addition to posting […]

Denial

June 1, 2017December 9, 2017Suzanne A. MarshallLeave a Comment

By Suzanne A. Marshall from the June 2017 Edition Starring: Rachel Weisz, Tom Wilkinson Timothy Spall, Andrew Scott, Jack Lowden, Caren Pistorius, Alex Jennings Director: Mick Jackson “Acclaimed writer and historian, Deborah E. Lipstadt, must battle for historical truth to prove the Holocaust actually occurred when David Irving, a renowned denier, sues her for libel.” […]

A Perfect Weekend Getaway

June 1, 2017December 9, 2017Suzanne A. MarshallLeave a Comment

By Suzanne A. Marshall from the June 2017 Edition It’s not that there isn’t much to do in Manzanillo, believe me; but the freedom to get away for a weekend, any time, is such a luxury of retirement. Over a year ago, we liquidated our home and all of the accumulations of living our entire […]

Lightening Storms, Electricity and Appliances

June 1, 2017December 9, 2017Terry SovilLeave a Comment

By Terry Sovil from the June 2017 Edition Living in a beautiful spot like Manzanillo is fantastic. The weather here can vary but it is generally sunny and nice. Or HOT and HUMID. In the past, we talked about expensive personal items like computers, cameras, tablets etc. This time we want to focus on our […]

African Spear-I Planted Roots in Mexico

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

By Tommy Clarkson from the June 2017 Edition African Spear Sansevieria cylindrica Family: Asparagaceae Also known as: Cylindrical Snake Plant, Spear Sansevieria, Elephant’s Toothpick, Bow String Hemp or Skyline Spear San- sevieria The evergreen perennial succulents of the Sansevierias come in several forms and are capable of surviving for generations. Many call them Snake Plants […]

Cuauhtémoc

June 1, 2017December 9, 2017Manzanillo Sun WriterLeave a Comment

By Manzanillo Sun Writer From the June 2017 Edition Cuauhtémoc, also known as Cuauhtemotzin, Guatimozin or Guatemoc; c. 1495) was the Aztec ruler (tlatoani) of Tenochtitlan from 1520 to 1521, making him the last Aztec Emperor. The name Cuauhtemōc means “one who has descended like an eagle”, and is commonly rendered in English as “Descending […]

Mancha Manteles (Means to stain the tablecloth)

June 1, 2017December 9, 2017Manzanillo Sun WriterLeave a Comment

By Manzanillo Sun Writer From the June 2017 Edition A stew of assorted meat, chili peppers, vegetables, and fruits Makes 6 to 8 servings Ingredients For mancha manteles 1 1/2 pounds tomatoes 1 1/2 medium white onions, peeled and quartered 1 medium sweet potato dried ancho chiles* 3 dried guajillo chiles* 3 dried mulato chiles* […]

Oaxaca – Rich in History and Culture

June 1, 2017December 9, 2017Dan and Lisa GoyLeave a Comment

By Dan and Lisa Goy from the June 2017 Edition February 29 – March 5, 2016 (Day 54-59) We left Playa Zipolite and Puerto Angel before 8:00 on the last day of February headed for Oaxaca on what should have normally been a shorter driving day given this was only 269 km or 150 miles […]

Facebook privacy demystified (part four) Set up a Group

June 1, 2017February 17, 2021Señior TechLeave a Comment

By Señior Tech from the June 2017 Edition Another way to protect your privacy on Facebook is to set up a group. Select the down arrow from the main Facebook menu bar. Then click “Create Group” on the drop-down menu. Groups are great for getting things done and staying in touch with just the people […]

Going in Style

June 1, 2017February 18, 2021Suzanne A. MarshallLeave a Comment

By Suzanne A. Marshall from the June 2017 Edition Starring: Morgan Freeman, Michael Caine, Alan Arkin, Ann Margret Director: Zach Braff “Desperate to pay the bills and come through for their loved ones, three lifelong pals risk it all by embarking on a daring bid to knock off the very bank that absconded with their […]

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