February 2017 – Manzanillo Sun

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

By Suzanne A. Marshall from the February 2017 Edition Once the festivities of the New Year and Christmas have passed; the children return to school; the non-stop partying with families and friends settles down; life begins to normalize again. That is, as normal as one might imagine in beautiful, tropical Manzanillo. In spite of the […]

A Hike to Peña Blanca

February 1, 2017January 1, 2018John ChalmersLeave a Comment

By John Chalmers from the February 2017 Edition A fine way to enjoy the Manzanillo area is to join friends for a good hike! Besides the camaraderie, sunshine and warm weather, hikes provide good exercise to help you keep fit during your sojourn in Mexico. Several roads and trails reward hikers with vistas and views […]

Chichen Itza

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

By Manzanillo Sun Writer From the February 2017 Edition Chichen Itza was a large pre-Columbian city built by the Maya people of the Terminal Classic period. The archaeological site is located in Tinúm Municipality, Yucatán State, Mexico. Chichen Itza was a major focal point in the Northern Maya Lowlands from the Late Classic (c. AD […]

Sandwichon

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

By Manzanillo Sun Writer From the February 2017 Edition A large, multi-layered sandwich meant for sharing A sandwichon can be made with a variety of meat, vegetables and other ingredients in many combinations and with a whole range of toppings and can sometimes be confused with a cake at first sight. We gathered a sample […]

Veracruz

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

By Dan and Lisa Goy from the February 2017 Edition We started out early from Costa Esmeralda on the Gulf of Mexico Coast following Hwy 180 to Veracruz, lead by Bruce and Marian. Unfortunately, this was unsuccessful as shortly after our departure we came to halt and a 5-hour lineup because of a blockade. The […]

You do not need a boat or rod to go Phishing, just the right bait.

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

By Señior Tech from the February 2017 Edition Today I was racking my brain about what I could write about this month and like being hit by a 2 x 4 across my head, I read my email to find … I have disabled the hyperlink above, but if I had clicked it, I would […]

Volcano of Fire

February 1, 2017January 1, 2018Kirby VickeryLeave a Comment

By Kirby Vickery from the February 2017 Edition I wanted to be able to tie in Aztec mythology into to the eruptions of Volcán de Colima which is also known as Volcán de Fuego in recognition of its almost constant eruptions of late. I didn’t find what I was looking for but have found some […]

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 […]

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