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8 Gratuitous Facts About Tipping

March 31, 2025 0

In America, the act of tipping — chipping in a little extra on top of a bill in recognition of service workers — is both customary and controversial. How much is polite to tip, and how did tipping even come to be in the first place? Is it just an [……]

Culture

Classic Private-Eye Novels

March 31, 2025 0

The P.I. novel has evolved over time, but one thing remains constant: The private investigators at their hearts are beholden to no one — not even their clients — as they chase down corruption, poisonous family secrets and more. These books showcase the most memorable of these detectives, ready to [……]

Health

10-Minutes of Yoga for Better Sleep

March 31, 2025 0

At the end of a long day, gentle yoga can be the perfect way to prepare your body and mind for a restful night of sleep. Yoga can promote relaxation and calm the mind, said Dr. Vanika Chawla, a clinical assistant professor at Stanford School of Medicine and a certified [……]

Health

4 Weird Signs You’re Getting Older

March 31, 2025 0

My lower teeth have grown a lot more crooked over the last few years. This is a surprise. They were once perfectly straight, thanks to braces that stayed on throughout three ungainly middle school years. So I called Dr. Leila Jahangiri, chair of prosthodontics at New York University College of [……]

Health

NPR Puzzle: For French Fanatics

March 31, 2025 0

The Weekly Quiz from NPR Puzzlemaster Will Shortz    https://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/npr/nx-s1-5341314/sunday-puzzle-for-french-fanatics On-air challenge: Every answer today is a word or phrase that comes from French but is also commonly used in English. See if you can get them from their anagrams.   Ex. TOPED / Train station   –>   DEPOT BRIDES / [……]

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Rockumal at La Buena Vida

March 19, 2025 0

Calling all fans of Rockumal! After a huge, successful comeback last Friday night at the Lol Ha beach bar, Rockumal is back again at La Buena Vida. On Friday, March 21st, Rockumal will play from 7 – 9 pm.  Get your dancing shoes on or off, depending on how you [……]

Culture

Pre-Columbian Akumal Presentation

February 28, 2025 0

A presentation on the topic of “The History and Archaeology of Akumal” will be given today, 1 March, at 10:00.  Archaeologist Miguel Covarrubias will meet with us upstairs at La Buena Vida.  All are welcome!

Interesting Facts

Sunglasses – From Ancient Rome to Hollywood

February 28, 2025 0

Sunglasses, or dark glasses, have always guarded against strong sunlight, but is there more to “shades” than we think? The pupils of our eyes are delicate and react immediately to strong lights. Protecting them against light — even the brilliance reflected off snow — is important for everyone. Himalayan mountaineers wear [……]

Nature and Critters

Sky Excitement for March 2025

February 28, 2025 0

Total Lunar Eclipse — March 13–14, 2025 In March 2025, the most notable sky event visible from Mexico will be a total lunar eclipse (also called a blood moon) occurring on the night of March 13-14, which will be fully visible across North America, of which Mexico is a part, [……]