By Yann Kostic from the August 2014 Edition Investors saving for retirement often avoid international stocks because of their perceived risk, but going global could actually reduce your portfolio risk. Why? International stocks may offer better value. Over the six months ending April 30, the U.S. stock market, as measured by the S&P 500 Index, […]
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By Manzanillo Sun Writer from the August 2014 Edition Cold Cuts & Cheeses English Español Bologna Mortadella Braunschwieger Salchichon de higado ahumado Breakfast Sausage Salchicha para desayuno Hot Dog Salchichon Liverwurst Pate de Higado de […]
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By Suzanne A. Marshall from the August 2014 Edition Director: Jake Kasdan Starring: Jason Segel, Cameron Diaz, Rob Coddry, Ellie Kemper, Rob Lowe Truth be told, I haven’t been enticed by most of the summer movie offerings. As a last resort we went to see ‘Sex Tape’ largely due to the television promotion of a […]
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By Manzanillo Sun Writer from the August 2014 Edition In last month’s article (link) we learned about Solar Energy and how solar panels in a Solar Electric “Photovoltaic” System can reduce or eliminate your electric bill, provide a solid economic investment and help lower your carbon footprint and associated contribution to global climate change. As professional […]
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By Manzanillo Sun Writer from the August 2014 Edition Have you heard the buzz around the world and in town related to solar energy? The abundant solar energy that we have here in Mexico can be captured and put to use to heat hot water for domestic household use, swimming pools and to generate clean, cost […]
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By Tommy Clarkson from the August 2014 Edition Strelitzia Nicolai Family: Strelitziaceae Also known as: Giant Bird of Paradise, Wild Banana or Natal Wild Banana Many of us are confused by the differences and similarities of the Bird of Paradise, White Bird of Paradise and the Travelers Palm. In the genus of which the first two […]
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By Tommy Clarkson from the August 2014 Edition Arikury Palm, Syagrus schizophylla Family: Arecacecae Also known as: Parrot Beak Palm or Parrot Palm Upon looking at it, most find it hard to believe that the Arikury Palm is plant kin to the Coconut Palm – but it is! Originally from the sandy, coastal forests of Eastern Brazil, there […]
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By Manzanillo Sun Writer from the August 2014 Edition Alberta has become a major economic engine in North America and THE economic engine in Canada. This western province (one of ten such for those who are not familiar) has oil, and lots of it! With the blessing of this abundant natural resource, Alberta has become a […]
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By Manzanillo Sun Writer from the August 2014 Edition Happy August Ladies, The August Mujeres Amigas luncheon will be held on Wednesday, August 6th at Oasis. The hostess for the luncheon will be Linda Breun as Candy is again off on a trip. There won’t be a speaker this month but Linda will lead the discussion […]
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By Manzanillo Sun Writer from the August 2014 Edition In 2010 a movie was released about a young computer geek who wanted to be the next Bill Gates. Two years after the release of the movie, the young man was worth 19 Billion dollars. The movie is The Social Network, and the company that the young […]
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