By Tommy Clarkson from the January 2016 Edition Panama Hat Palm (Carludovica palmata) Family:   Cyclanthaceae Also known as: Panama Hat Plant, Carludovica Palm or Toquilla Palm Let’s clear up a couple of relatively major, incorrect, facts from the outset. Firstly, this plant is not a palm tree. Secondly, the hats for which this plant is […]
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In this issue: Nature Planting roots in Mexico – Papyrus – Tommy Clarkson Panama Hat Palm – Tommy Clarkson Entertainment At the Movies – Heart of the Sea – Suzanne A. Marshall Star Wars – The Force Awaken – Suzanne A. Marshall Living in Mexico A fight to the life – Kirby Vickery Mexico by […]
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By Ken Waldie from the January 2016 Edition I guess I am considered to be a typical Canadian. I work hard, enjoy my summers, deal with cold weather and rain and, while I do enjoy snow and winter sports, I always celebrate the first day I can go outside without a coat. And in the […]
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By Señior Tech from the January 2016 Edition As we humans live and transition closer to becoming fertilizer that feeds the daisies, we seem to resist change. This is especially true when it comes to software updates for our computers, phones, tablets, televisions and pretty much any electronic device out there. The updates promise new […]
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In this issue: Living in Mexico After Patricia – Suzanne A. Marshall Christmas Celebration Mexico – Sun Reporter Treasure Ship – Ken Waldie Histories Mystery – Kirby Vickery At the Movies Spectre – Suzanne A. Marshall Bridge of spies – Suzanne A. Marshall Planting Roots in Mexico Lady Palm – Tommy Clarkson Red Flag […]
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By Manzanillo Sun Writer from the December 2015 Edition As a master’s student I selected a class in short story primarily because it was in those days that I discovered an interest in writing. In keeping with my goal of a complete education in American History, I selected my short stories in an area where it […]
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By Manzanillo Sun Writer from the December 2015 Edition On July 21, 1862, the SS Golden Gate, a jewel of the Pacific Mail Steam Ship Company, began her scheduled run, from San Francisco to Panama, with 338 passengers, mail, cargo and a consignment of over 1.27 million dollars in gold. This was to be a fateful […]
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By Suzanne A. Marshall from the December 2015 Edition Starring: Tom Hanks, Mark Rylance, Alan Alda Director: Steven Spielberg “During the Cold War, an American lawyer is recruited to defend an arrested Soviet spy in court, and then help the CIA facilitate an exchange of the spy for the Soviet captured American U2 spy plane pilot, […]
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From the December 2015 Edition As we have become a global community, Christmas traditions have also become globalized. Mexico’s Christmas celebrations and the history of Mexican Christmas, known as Navidad, are no exception. Like most aspects of Mexico’s culture, Navidad resembles Spanish traditions but Navidad has also adopted other countries’ customs and shows a rich history […]
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From the December 2015 Edition Chimayo Cocktails – Chilled or Steaming www.mexconnect.com You can make these ahead of time and refrigerate. The apple cider used in this authentic but little-known Mexican cocktail makes it perfect for Noche Buena. This recipe serves eight. If you want to make it less potent, use less tequila and more apple […]
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