By Señior Tech from the May 2017 Edition The last few issues I have written about privacy settings in Facebook. In the past weeks, a few of my friends have posted warnings not to friend them again. The reason, one of their friends may have friended someone who had larceny in their hearts. Once in […]
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By Baja Amigos from the May 2017 Edition February 11-14, 2016 (Day 36-39) This morning we departed southbound from the Pal Mul RV Park for Ciudad Chetumal, about a 5 hour drive, still on the Caribbean, but with a lot fewer tourists. Hwy 307 was wonderful, good pavement and plenty wide, lots of 4 lanes […]
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By Suzanne A. Marshall from the May 2017 Edition Starring: Dev Patel, Nicole Kidman, Rooney Mara, Sunny Pawar (young Saroo) Director: Garth Davis “A five year old boy gets lost on the streets of Calcutta, thou- sands of kilometers from home. He survives many challenges before being adopted by a couple in Australia. 25 years […]
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By Kirby Vickery from the May 2017 Edition Quetzalcoatl (pron. Quet-zal-co-at) was one of the most important gods in ancient Mesoamerica. The god known as the Plumed Serpent is a mixture of bird and rattlesnake. Quetzalcoatl’s name is a combination of the Nahuatl words for the quetzal the emerald plumed bird and coatl or serpent. […]
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By Suzanne A. Marshall from the May 2017 Edition Starring: as themselves – Larry Brilliant, John Connor, Decontee Davis and more….. Director: Janet Tobias “Unseen Enemy is an essential exploration of reasons 21st- century populations are experiencing a rash of diseases that were once only outbreaks, but have become full-blown epidemics. This increased risk we […]
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By Terry Sovil from the May 2017 Edition Those beautiful beaches in Manzanillo can have a few draw- backs. We’re going to focus on trying to protect your stuff from the oxidation and rust that our ocean seems to share. These are common worries for those fortunate enough to live right on the beach. “I […]
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By Tommy Clarkson from the May 2017 Edition Cuban Oregano, Plectranthus amboinicus Family: Lamiaceae Also known as: Mexican Mint, Spanish Thyme, French Oregano and Indian Borage Not native to Cuba, Cuban Oregano was probably introduced to the Caribbean folks via Haiti during the late 1800s French colonial period. Originating in India, the leaves of this […]
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By Yann Kostic from the May 2017 Edition Although interest rates fell precipitously in the early 1980s, they are now on the rise through the Federal Reserve System. Higher rates will resonate through virtually every sector of the economy, including investments; more specifically, the increasing interest rates can be bad for bonds. And many fixed- […]
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By Tommy Clarkson from the May 2017 Edition Cherry Tomato, Esculentum lycopersicum Family: Solanaceae Also known as: Mexican Midgets Yes, these Cherry tomatoes are, indeed, an important part of the Ola Brisa Gardens plant family. Why you ask? Well, firstly and quite simply, I love to pick and eat fresh tomatoes right off the vine! […]
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By John Chalmers from the May 2017 Edition A day trip by car from the Manzanillo area to see nearby towns, beaches and scenery is a fine way to enjoy the country. A scheduled group tour for a few days has someone else do all the planning, driving and arranging accommodation. Both car and bus […]
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