By Terry Sovil from the September 2010 Edition Emiliano Zapata Salazar 1879-1919 • Born: 8 August 1879 • Birthplace: Anenecuilco, Morelos, Mexico • Died: 10 April 1919, age 39 (assassination) • Place of Death: Chinameca, Morelos, Mexico • Best Known As: Peasant hero of the Mexican Revolution • Famous Quote: “Better to die on one’s […]
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By Terry Sovil from the September 2010 Edition Star Wars and Port Cranes Star Wars! Ports! Somehow connected? Perhaps. Urban legend in San Francisco says George Lucas inspiration for the Imperial Walker came from the cranes near Jack London Square in Oakland. The Imperial Walker is the huge All Terrain Armored Transports or AT-AT for […]
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By Tommy Clarkson from the September 2010 Edition There I was, waiting to get my muffler fixed when the young son of my mechanic brought out a small and active pile of soft fur, boasting a cute, longish snout and four very busy legs that, though still those of an animal infant, were already tipped […]
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By Freda Rumford from the September 2010 Edition Mexico’s 200 year celebration of Independence Day is on September 16th 2010. This day heralds the anniversary of the start of the war for Mexico’s final Independence from Spain. For more than two centuries, Mexico had been dominated & oppressed by Spain and on September 16th 1810 […]
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By David Fitzpatrick from the September 2010 Edition Part III: The DÉNOUEMENT (In the previous two issues: Napoléon III, Emperor of the French invaded Mexico and attempted to install a « puppet » Emperor in Mexico City. His selection for the throne, the Archduke Maximilian of Austria seemed an ideal choice, given the long common […]
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By Terry Sovil from the September 2010 Edition There are only two tools any man needs. One is DUCT TAPE and the other is WD-40. If it moves and should not, use the duct tape. If doesn’t move, and should, use the WD-40. If neither of these works you have an electrical problem. An email […]
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By Freda Rumford from the September 2010 Edition PartII: Fractional Ownerships Last month we covered the “Time Share” form of ownership in which participants have the use of certain periods of time but that does not always suit everyone. Some people prefer to actually own a piece of where they are staying. To make the […]
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By Vivian Molick from the September 2010 Edition Are you familiar with the terms ‘cut, copy and paste’? Even though I know there are a number of you that are very familiar with these words, in this age where almost everyone uses computers to some degree, there are still many who are not. Or, they […]
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By Howard Platt from the September 2010 Edition Roseate spoonbills bring a splash of colour to varied greens of the mangroves, so it is hard not to notice them. You will see them in the shallow waters of lagoons, moving slowly forward while they swing their heads from side to side in a wide arc. […]
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By Tommy Clarkson from the September 2010 Edition Hyophorbe lagenicaulis Family: Arecaceae; Subfamily: Ceroxyloideae Genus: Hyophorbe; Species: lagenicaulis With a unique, bulge shaped, 360 degree pot-bellied, ring scarred, grey trunk, this smallish, slow growing, palm just seems to make most folks smile. And, if one is limited in yard space, this happy, little palm can […]
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