Comments for The Mazatlan Messenger

Comment on F.I.S.H. (Fresh International Seafood House) by Murry Page

Murry Page — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 20:15:17 +0000

Sounds great…I’ll head north.
By the way…it was a delight to read one of your informative reviews again. I have missed them.

Comment on Shrimp Disaster for Sinaloa Aquaculture by Jamie C.

Jamie C. — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 18:26:06 +0000

Oh where to begin! Let’s begin with the simple fact that the aquaculture industry was designed to fail. This method of raising farm shrimp is failing all over the world. What is amazing is shrimp are raised on hope with very little planning for success. Once a grant is issued for the farm to begin operations, the political process of out-of-sight out-of mind begins. It’s on to the next person in line looking for government help. There is no quality control of the ponds on an hourly basis, let alone a daily or weekly basis. Two prominate problems are white spot virus and EMS (Early Mortality Syndrome). If it was white spot virus, why didn’t the farmers handle it? If it was EMS, why wasn’t it detected? Both take less than an hour to discover, with primitive lab equipment, so I am not sure why it will take months to discover the problem. Cross contamination of open ponds does not take a rocket scientist to realize. Bird excrement, agriculture runoff and water source easily come to mind. Once a disease enters the pond, what is the method of sanitation to remove it? White spot studies indicate the virus can live up to two years in the soil while EMS appears to be associated with water quality. I would really like to talk with the Secretary of Agriculture, but he is too busy to take my calls. Why is that, if a real solution is needed? Maybe I just don’t know anything about shrimp. Think about it.

Comment on F.I.S.H. (Fresh International Seafood House) by gene

gene — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 01:36:14 +0000

Agee with you, my family and I have had dinner here five times since they opened, never been disappointed Best fish and chips in town.

Comment on US Drug War Props Corrupt Mexican Ruling Class by Roger Culbertson

Roger Culbertson — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 01:03:26 +0000

Interesting. I can agree with some of what is stated, but certainly not all. Maybe 25% as I see it.

Comment on Hundreds rescued from Mexico tomato plant by Roger Culbertson

Roger Culbertson — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 00:39:27 +0000

5 Foremen were arrested. But the owners of course had no idea? Right. So where did the money go? One guess.

Comment on Bus Drivers Protest Use of Electronic Passenger Counters by william

william — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 23:40:33 +0000

Whatever next, meters in taxis and pulmonias? Then parking meters everywhere and meter maidens in bikinis, maybe a good idea?

The main problem as I see it is that they will need to “maintain” all this technology and since these systems where built by humans they can be easily “adjusted” by humans too.

Comment on Three Mazatlán Hotels Awarded “H” Certification by Lee Jacobs

Lee Jacobs — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 18:41:44 +0000

I applaud all that Dr. Cordova Celaya is doing for Sinaloa, and Mazatlan. Recently, a young man I know personally who works in food service at one of the major resort hotels in Mazatlan, rescued a drunken guest who was drowning in the resort pool. There was no time for him to think about whether rescuing guests was one of his ‘job duties’ or not… let alone to leave his watch, shoes, and phone on the decking before he jumped in to rescue the guest. His shoes eventually dried, but he had to buy a second pair to hold him over. His watch, a gift from his family for his college graduation last year… ruined. His phone… brand new smart phone he had just bought…. ruined. The real downside: his employer chastised him for going in the pool to rescue the guest, and refused to compensate him for his losses, or to even help him replace the things that were damaged. The only one who thanked him for his efforts was the guest he saved. I was quite surprised to learn that one of Mazatlan’s MAJOR resort hotels has no ‘salvavidas’ on site to watch out for guests…. and especially guests who are drunk. I would call it one of Dr. Cordova’s major accomplishments if he could get a commitment from all of the resorts to have salvavidas in their employ, and stationed at their pools.

Comment on México takes steps to protect world’s rarest marine mammal by Greg

Greg — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 18:25:15 +0000

Not a huge deal, but 1.5 meters is nearly five feet, not 3.2 feet. Unless the article meant to say 1 meter long, in which case 3.2 feet would be correct.

Comment on Restaurateurs Reinvigorate Plazuela Machado by jack

jack — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 15:11:01 +0000

Congratulations to Alfredo in his continuing efforts to enhance Centro Historico and build upon the local, national, and foreign tourism importance to Mazatlan.

Comment on Restaurateurs Reinvigorate Plazuela Machado by barbacha

barbacha — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 18:54:11 +0000

Sounds good to me!