By Tommy Clarkson from the September 2015 Edition Miniature Chusan Fan Palm (Trachycarpus wagnerianus) Family: Arecaceae Also known as: Wagner’s Windmill Palm, Waggie Palm or Waggie or Trachycarpus fortunei (dwarf form) (Fully researching this wonderful palm was quite the challenge as differed are the opinions, experiences and first hand awareness/knowledge of it. But, perseverance prevailed […]
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By Suzanne A. Marshall from the September 2015 Edition Starring: Matthew McConaughey, Jennifer Garner, Jared Leto Director: Jean-Marc Vallee “In 1985 Dallas, electrician and hustler Ron Woodroof works around the system to help AIDS patients get the medication they need after he is diagnosed with the disease.” This is a very tough movie to watch. […]
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By Manzanillo Sun Writer from the September 2015 Edition Fernando de Alva Cortés Ixtlilxóchitl (between 1568 and 1580 – 1648) was a Castizo Novohispanic historian. In 1612 he was governor of Texcuco, and in 1613 governor of Tlalmanalco. In spite of his illustrious birth, good education and obvious ability, he lived most of his life […]
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By Manzanillo Sun Writer from the September 2015 Edition I’m writing this today because I think that it is important to present some little-discussed side effects I had from taking Statin drugs for high Cholesterol. Many men that I know of middle ages or older take these prescriptions, and our doctors are not particularly quick […]
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By Suzanne A. Marshall from the September 2015 Edition If any of you have experienced the daunting challenge of not just downsizing, but actual liquidation of home, assets and inventory, you know the sheer emotional toll it takes (not to mention the physical stress). Some of you will recall that we plan to make Manzanillo […]
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By Suzanne A. Marshall from the September 2015 Edition The Hundred Foot Journey (Netflix) Starring: Helen Mirren, Om Puri, Manish Dayal Director: Lasse Hallstrom “The Kadam family leaves India for France where they open a restaurant directly across the road from Madame Mallory’s Michelin starred eatery.” There are so many reasons why I love this […]
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By Tommy Clarkson from the September 2015 Edition Virginia Creeper, Parthenocissus quinquefolia Family: Vitaceae Also known as American Ivy, five-fingered ivy, five-leaved ivy and woodbine From the outset I gotta’ assert “This is a very flexible plant!” It cheerfully thrives from as far north as Southern Canada, through the U.S. to as far south as […]
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By Yann Kostic from the September 2015 Edition The last time the U.S. Federal Reserve (Fed) raised interest rates was more than 10 years ago. Now economists expect it will happen again soon. And it’s likely to affect your investments. When the Fed raises its benchmark interest rates, other interest rates such as those on […]
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By Manzanillo Sun Writer From the September 2015 Edition Arrachera beef is a savory Mexican specialty that may have originated with vaqueros driving their herds to south Texas in the 1930s. Tex-mex cooks eventually reinterpreted arrachera beef, or “arracheras,” as the beef fajitas frequently on menus in U.S. restaurants. Two things distinguish arrachera beef from […]
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