By Terry Sovil from the October 2010 Edition Multiple sightings of these messengers in Manzanillo! My sighting of my first one was just prior to a downpour when the thunder had been rolling for 30 minutes and the skies were black. I glimpsed this huge “thing” on the brick wall. Could this be an omen? […]
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By Terry Sovil from the October 2010 Edition As you have seen, running a port is a complex job. Pursuing a degree in Port Management would find you taking courses in: Maritime Transport and Trade, Maritime Economics and Business, Shipping Law, Transport Operations, Research Methods and Maritime Logistics . Shipping logistics is the new key […]
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By Terry Sovil from the October 2010 Edition Francisco “Pancho” Villa 1874-1919 Born:8 August 1874 Birthplace:San Juan del Río, Mexico Died: 20 July 1923, (assassination) Place of Death:Parral, Chihuahua, Mexico Best Known As: Peasant hero of the Mexican Revolution Born Doroteo Arango, Francisco “Pancho” Villa, is described as a killer, […]
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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 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 Terry Sovil from the August 2010 Edition Last issue we learned about port operations and how an individual port terminal is setup. This month we’ll look more at infrastructure and Mexico’s Ports. Next issue we’ll wrap up with information on our port, current projects and futures. Mexico has few “natural harbors” along its 11,000 […]
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By Terry Sovil from the August 2010 Edition (1648-1695) This street in Manzanillo is near the Country Club in El Jabalí. Sor (Sister) Juana (say “wanna”) Inés de La Cruz lived from 1648 or 51 to 1695. She has a face you see regularly! Look at a 200 peso bill where her face and quill […]
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By Terry Sovil from the July 2010 Edition Part 1 Ports fascinate me. I wondered if people really understood the immense complexity and technology that goes into a modern day port. I decided information on our port may be more interesting with a foundation to build on. Next issue we’ll talk more about our own […]
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By Terry Sovil from the July 2010 Edition The Sea Scouts have come to Manzanillo! The troop Poseidon, called a “ship”, was formally approved and launched on 20/Mar/2010 at Las Hadas Marina, Manzanillo in a beautiful ceremony. Other Scout troops from Manzanillo and around Colima attended to welcome their newest troop. Poseidon is Boy Scouts […]
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