April 12 – The “Pink Moon” is the name given to the full moon that occurs in April, not because of its color, but because it coincides with the blooming of the pink moss phlox or creeping phlox, one of the earliest spring wildflowers. April 22 – the maximum of the [……]
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 [……]
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 [……]
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 [……]
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 [……]
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 / [……]
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 [……]
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!
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 [……]
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