Health

NPR Puzzle: Anagrams for Kitchen Items

July 31, 2025 0

The Weekly Quiz From NPR Puzzlemaster Will Shortz                                                                            https://www.npr.org/2025/07/06/g-s1-75656/sunday-puzzle Every answer is something you might see in a kitchen. Identify them from their anagrams. Ex. [……]

News

Foreign Residents Access to Jaguar Park

July 31, 2025 0

How It Works: Requirements and Process The new system replaces the provisional residency certificate which expired on June 22, 2025.  According to Johnny Monsreal Padilla, Secretary General of the Tulum Municipal Government, foreign nationals must now obtain a dedicated credential in order to access Jaguar Park’s public beaches free of [……]

Health

7 Exercises to Relieve ‘Tech Neck’

July 31, 2025 0

For thousands of years, humans have hunched over to light fires, care for our children and harvest plants. But the modern version of this position — curving forward from focus or fatigue, then lifting our chins to stare at our screens — can lead to pain for many people. “The [……]

News

Xcaret to Limit Number of Daily Visitors

July 31, 2025 0

Xcaret, the sprawling eco-park that is arguably the most famous attraction in the Riviera Maya, has just made a groundbreaking announcement that will change how travelers plan their vacations: it will now limit the number of visitors allowed to enter each day. In a bold move, the park is intentionally [……]

Health

What a Darling Little Fruit!

July 31, 2025 0

One of the most exotic fruits in the world is the dragon fruit, also known as pitahaya. While many believe it originated in Asia, it actually comes from southern Mexico, Central America, and parts of South America. The dragon fruit is visually striking, with its unique appearance and vibrant colors, [……]

Health

Post-er Note: Water

July 31, 2025 0

The U.S. Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (whew!) determined that men should drink 3.7 liters of fluid per day, and women 2.7 liters.  Harvard Health recommends about the same – 15.5 cups for men and 11.5 cups for women.  Instead of choking it down, why not add a little [……]

Interesting Facts

Super Bowl Rings – from the Yucatán!

July 31, 2025 0

Although the state’s export sector is mostly made up of textile maquiladoras, the business leader emphasized that the jewelry industry is the most valuable due to the value of the pieces it handles, as it regularly works with precious stones, as well as gold and silver. “Many maquiladoras only assemble [……]

Culture

Art of the Huicholes

June 30, 2025 0

The Huichol had  established their roots in the states of Nayarit and Jalisco by the beginning of the Classic Mesoamerican period (200 to 700 AD).  They consider themselves descendants of the black dog, tsuku mauyusauye, who helped them during the flood. The Huichol, also known as Wixárika, live mainly in [……]

Health

Emergency Services in Mexico, Part 3

June 30, 2025 0

Emergency Services in Rural Mexico If you are an adventurous soul, you might find yourself in rural Mexico — with a medical issue. Response times could be hours and there are fewer ambulances, rough roads, and limited 911 coverage. In remote areas, the Red Cross might not reach you. Knowing [……]