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Newly Elected Vecinos Board Members
One item of business at the Vecinos annual meeting held last month was the election of officers. The new Board includes the following members: President — Roy Daniel Freeman II Vice President — Helmie Atarie Chan Secretary — Mónica G. Estrada Apodaca Treasurer — Tandy M. Muir-Warden Vocals — Beryl [……]
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Cart2Condo Delivery Service . . . on the beach!
You may already be using this service, but if it’s new to you, take a look! Costco delivers on Fridays. Orders must be complete and submitted before 6:00 pm Thursday. No changes or additions to the orders after that time. Send your list via [……]
Health
Spices & Herbs: Parsley
Native to the Mediterranean region, parsley is widely used as a fresh or dried herb in dishes around the globe. Its mildly bitter flavor works well in a wide range of recipes. Parsley is considered one of the top disease-fighting herbs. The CDC has recognized parsley as a powerhouse plant for [……]
Culture
Rock’n in Akumal
The first time I heard Rockumal play was at the Beach Bar at Lol Ha. A friend and I walked in around 5:30 and we were asked if we had a reservation. What?! The place was packed and not just for Happy Hour. Fortunately, we were given a table and [……]
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Ask Allyn: Carrot & Orange Soup . . . y más
GOOD morning, Mr. Phelps… TODAY’S TIP: Lemon (not our local limón) is a neglected condiment. I always keep some on hand. Squeeze 6 or 8 into an ice cube tray, freeze, and pop out to store in a zip lock bag in the freezer —’cause ya never know. You might [……]
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ADO Buses: Airport & more
One of the most efficient and least expensive ways to get from the airport and around our area is by ADO bus. ADO is one of the largest Mexican bus companies; it serves roughly the eastern half of the country. First-class buses offer the standard 2-and-2 seating configuration; seats are [……]
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Bits & Pieces – March 2022
A little this & that from the media. • How Much Water Should I Drink? https://www.nytimes.com/2021/09/17/well/live/how-much-water-should-I-drink.html • Tulum mayor signs deeds to donate land for university https://www.riviera-maya-news.com/tulum-mayor-signs-deeds-to-donate-land-for-university/2022.html • Didn’t Finish Your Coffee? Give It to Your Houseplants https://www.lifesavvy.com/116090/didnt-finish-your-coffee-give-it-to-your-houseplants/ • Mexican-made nano robots will be sent to explore the [……]
Health
The Brain of an Elderly Person
— Most of you are gonna love this short article submitted by an AkumalNow reader! The director of the George Washington University College of Medicine argues that the brain of an elderly person is much more plastic than is commonly believed. At this age, the interaction of the right and [……]
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Sunday Puzzle: The category is …
THE WEEKLY QUIZ FROM NPR PUZZLEMASTER WILL SHORTZ https://www.npr.org/2022/01/30/1076508422/sunday-puzzle-the-category-is On-air challenge: I’m going to give you some categories in two words. You name something in each category starting with each initial in the category. Any answer that works is fine. Example: Zoo Animals –> Zebra, Aardvark 1. Greek Letters [……]