News

Allowable Decibel Levels

May 31, 2023 0

Mexico has a standard which establishes the maximum allowable noise level: NOM-081-SEMARNAT-1994.  Amazon,  Home Depot, and other stores  sell devices to measure decibel output — there’s even an App for it! Here’s what the law says is the maximum  permissible decibel limit: So when you just can’t stand it one [……]

Nature and Critters

Turtle Stats – 31 May 2023

May 31, 2023 0

Turtle season reminders: — No white lights near beach — Keep noise to minimum in the evening — Move beach chairs off the beach at night                

News

Test Phase for Maya Train

May 31, 2023 0

The first cars will arrive in the Yucatán peninsula, where they will first enter a static testing phase before beginning dynamic and rolling tests in August. The new units will begin testing in July, and the project will be ready for launch in December according to the administration. (Fonatur)The tests [……]

News

Bits & Pieces – June 2023

May 31, 2023 0

A little this & that from the media. • Jaguar Conservation     AI conservation project identifies jaguars in Yucatán reserve (mexiconewsdaily.com)   • How to free up storage on your Android phone and improve performance   https://www.pocket-lint.com/how-to-free-up-storage-on-your-android-phone/ • Language-Learning Fails: The Worst Ways to Practic https://www.smarterlanguage.com/language-learning-fails-the-worst-ways-to-practice/ • 22 Works of Fiction [……]

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NPR Puzzle: ‘-Ex’ Marks the Spot!

May 31, 2023 0

THE WEEKLY QUIZ FROM NPR PUZZLEMASTER WILL SHORTZ  https://www.npr.org/2023/05/21/1177319932/-ex-marks-the-spot On-air challenge: Each answer today is a product or company whose name ends in -ex.     Ex. Cold medicine –> MUCINEX   1. Facial tissues 2. Glass cleaner 3. Luxury watches 4. Another brand of watches and clocks 5. Overnight delivery [……]

Events

May’s First Friday Shirt Night

May 31, 2023 0

Shirt awardMay 5th was not only Cinco de Mayo, but it was also First Friday Shirt Night at La Buena Vida.  Even though our snowbird friends are leaving, we had a nice group show up for the event. After quick deliberations by the judges, it was decided that the best [……]

News

What’s New in Akumal

May 31, 2023 0

Popular pueblo restaurant El Último Maya has opened a satellite venue in Akumal Norte.  It’s across the street from Casa Mayanah, where Morningstar used to be.  The menu is the same and the quality is, too.  Seating is upstairs as well as at a few tables on the planta baja.  [……]

Akumal Foodie

Sweet Potato or Yam: What’s the Difference?

May 31, 2023 0

To many of us the terms sweet potato and yam are interchangeable; however, they are not the same.  In fact, North Americans have been getting it wrong for generations.  They may look similar but are two entirely different species and are not even remotely related!  The true yam is part [……]