Zapotec weaving is an ancient art form that has been passed down from generation to generation for more than 2,000 years. The Zapotec civilization arose in the Central Valleys of Oaxaca in the 6th century BCE, building great cities like Monte Albán and Mitla. Roughly 400,000 Zapotecs — who call [……]
The Meaning Behind Diego Rivera Grand Murals in Mexico City’s Palacio Nacional Diego Rivera was a prominent 20th-century Mexican painter most famous for his large-scale murals, controversial political beliefs, as well as being the husband of Frida Kahlo. The Palacio Nacional in Mexico City is home to some of Diego [……]
Sweet Chili Pineapple Sauce Ingredients: 1 c. fresh pineapple, finely chopped ½ c. water ¼ c. white vinegar ¼ c. honey 2 Tbsp. soy sauce 1 Tbsp. fresh ginger, minced 2 garlic cloves, minced 2 tsp. cornstarch 2 Tbsp. water (additional for cornstarch) 1 tsp. red chili flakes (adjust based [……]
Egg shells can be a great organic additive to your garden. They can be used for germination, to deter certain pests, as well as to add valuable nutrients to the soil. Use egg shells as seed starting containers This is an economical and sustainable way to start gardening. Since space is limited in your egg shell planter, this seed starting method works best for small, low growing plants such as herbs and flowers. Egg shells are an organic material and full of calcium, which helps plants thrive. Once the seedlings are ready to be transferred to a larger pot or planted in thegarden,you can put the entire shell into the ground where it will decompose and nourish both the soil and your plants. They are simple to prepare. ∙Start by saving your egg shells from breakfast and baking. Halve them and rinse them out thoroughly. ∙Create drainage by making a small hole in the base of each egg shell with a small needle. ∙Use a small spoon to add seed starting medium to the egg shell. Using seed compost rather than potting soil will allow the roots to grow freely and create a strong and healthy plant. ∙Add the seeds to the soil and gently push down, just until the seeds are fully covered. ∙Place the egg shells in an egg carton on your windowsill. Use a spray bottle to gently mist each egg shell with water every 2 to 3 days. Once [……]
As plentiful as it may seem, the world is facing an alarming shortage of the second most consumed raw material after water: sand. Sand is an essential ingredient for construction, glassmaking, land restoration, and more, but the natural resource is rapidly diminishing. As the world consumes roughly 50 billion tons [……]
Who will win the 74th medal? If you were asked to predict how many medals Mexico will bring back from the upcoming Paris Olympics, then the safe bet would be four. In the last five Olympics, the team has won four medals for Mexico, from 2004 in Athens, 2008 in [……]
A little this & that from the media • Seattle DHS agents aid in repatriation of 35 Mexican artifacts https://mexiconewsdaily.com/culture/repatriation-mexican-artifacts-seattle/ • Tulum Airport will become an international hub for Mexicana de Aviación https://www.theyucatantimes.com/2024/06/the-tulum-airport-will-be-an-international-hub-for-mexicana-de-aviacion/ •’Historic’ rain figures reported around Quintana Roo on heels of new systems https://riviera-maya-news.com/historic-rain-figures-reported-around-quintana-roo-on-heels-of-new-systems/2024.html • Central PDC ceiba [……]
Ek Balam, or “black jaguar” in Mayan, was founded in the 3rd century BCE. and inhabited through the 11th century. The archaeological site was first excavated in the late 1980s and opened to the public in the late 1990s. We recommend it highly. Ek Balam is easy to get to [……]
THE WEEKLY QUIZ FROM NPR PUZZLEMASTER WILL SHORTZ https://www.npr.org/2022/06/19/1106060697/sunday-puzzle-triple-purpose On-air challenge: I’m going to give you three words, starting with A, B, and C. You give me a fourth worth that can precede each of mine to complete a compound word or a familiar two-word phrase. Example: Ant / Breast / [……]
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