By Terry Sovil from the October 2011 Edition Giant Electric Ray The giant electric ray is common in the Gulf of California and southern Pacific Coast of Baja to Panama. Solitary, they either rest on the bottom or partially bury themselves in mixed sand and rubble in lagoons and bays. They forage at night and […]
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By Terry Sovil from the October 2011 Edition You probably recognize that in Mexico CHANGE (in rules) is inevitable but CHANGE for a $200 Peso note may be impossible. Grab bills, coins and a By Terry Sovil magnifying glass.You will get a little insight and learn more about what you have in your pocket! The […]
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In this issue: General Interest Calendar of Events – September Mexican Celebrations – Elaine Parker Lycra Spandex and the Ageing body – Suzanne A. Marshall Did you know? – Freda Rumford Office Bytes – Cap Lock – Vivian Molick Health Obesity – Karen Trom Living in Manzanillo What surprised you after moving here? – Cheryl […]
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By Terry Sovil from the September 2011 Edition The Cortez Angel The Cortez Angelfish can be found at depths from 10-100′. They are gray becoming charcoal at the rear of their body. They are found along the Baja down to Panama. They are usually solitary but frequently can be seen in pairs. The juvenile Cortez […]
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By Terry Sovil from the September 2011 Edition March 24, 1829 – September 8, 1862 Ignacio Seguíun Zaragoza was born on March 24, 1829 outside the walls of the Presidio La Bahia in the state of Coahuila and Texas, near present Goliard, Texas. The second son of Miguel G. Zaragoza of Veracruz, Mexico and the […]
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By Terry Sovil from the August 2011 Edition The Barred Serrano The Barred Serrano is found at depths from 20 feet to 200 feet. They have pale shades of brown to gray on their upper body, with a whitish lower body; darkish spots on dorsal and tail fins. They can be found from the Gulf […]
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By Terry Sovil from the August 2011 Edition November 1, 1876 – November 18, 1910 Aquiles Serdán Alatriste (November 1, 1876 – November 18, 1910), was born in the city of Puebla, Puebla. He is known as a politician who opposed Porfiro Díaz in the Mexican Revolution while supporting Francisco I. Madero and Emiliano Zapata. […]
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In this issue: General Interest DVD’s – Freda Rumford Did you know – Freda Rumford Office Bytes – Single Clicking – Vivian Molick Health Health – Have your cake and eat it -Karen Trom History Street of Manzanillo – Aquiles Serdan – Terry Sovil Manzanillo Unknown History – David Fitzpatrick Living in Manzanillo Wild Card […]
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By Terry Sovil from the July 2011 Edition Acapulco Damselfish (or Acapulco Gregory) These fish are common on the mainland of Mexico to Panama and as far south as Peru. They are solitary and inhabit rocky and coral reefs and shorelines. They tend to ignore divers but will usually allow a slow, non-threatening approach. From […]
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By Terry Sovil from the July 2011 Edition 1880-1928 February 19, 1880 Birth at Alamos, Mexico February 1913 Huerta overthrows Madero August 15, 1914 Occupies Mexico City April 6 – 13, 1915 Battle of Celaya May 1, 1917 Retirement April 1920 Out of retirement April 23, 1920 Plan of Agua Prieta December 1, 1920 […]
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