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Bits & Pieces – June 2024

May 31, 2024 0

A little this & that from the media. • Mexico’s 2024 General Election: What to Know https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/11/world/americas/mexico-2024-general-election.html?smid=nytcore-android-share • Mayan Museum of Cancun opens temporary mask exhibit https://riviera-maya-news.com/mayan-museum-of-cancun-opens-temporary-mask-exhibit/2024.html • How the agave is helping wild pumas return to Guanajuato https://mexiconewsdaily.com/mexico-living/how-the-agave-helps-wild-pumas-return-to-guanajuato/ • Quintana Roo is among the best places to visit [……]

Is Shrimp Good for You? It’s Complicated

May 31, 2024 0

Americans aren’t particularly enthusiastic about seafood. We eat less than half of what a Japanese or Indonesian person does. Less than a third of the average Icelander. But there is one big exception: shrimp. Our appetite for the fat little crustacean has increased for decades, with the average American now eating [……]

Is It Covid, Spring Allergies or a Cold?

May 31, 2024 0

As summer approaches, many people with spring allergies are still suffering. And as new Covid variants circulate, experts say we may also soon see an uptick in cases. It can be tricky to distinguish between seasonal allergy symptoms, early signs of the coronavirus or just a run-of-the-mill cold. The quickest way [……]

Muscles in Knots? Here’s How to Loosen Them Up

May 31, 2024 0

Muscle knots tend to form when a muscle is overloaded, either through exercise or poor posture. They are most commonly found in the neck, upper trapezius and upper shoulder muscles, as well as the mid-back, forearms and calves. For instance, leaning over a computer for hours a day may not [……]

How Close Yucatan Came to Becoming Part of the U.S.? Very close!

May 31, 2024 0

In the turbulent 19th century, the Yucatán Peninsula twice declared independence from Mexico, forming the short-lived Republic of Yucatán. This forgotten chapter of history nearly saw the Peninsula become part of the burgeoning United States. The first Republic, established in 1823, swiftly joined the Mexican Federation. However, tensions resurfaced, leading to [……]

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Vecinos Update – June 2024

May 31, 2024 0

May 4, 2024 Dear Vecinos Members and Residents of Akumal Norte, I trust this letter finds you all in good health and spirits. As we enter the Sargasso season once again, it is evident that this issue affects us all, particularly those of us who call HMB home. Vecinos acknowledges [……]

Ancient Maya Beekeeping Tools Found on Tren Route

May 31, 2024 0

An indigenous Maya beekeeper extracts Melipona honey from a jobón, a hollow log used in a Mayan beekeeping tradition that goes back to before A.D. 1000. (Mark Viales) Archaeologists from the National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH) announced Monday the discovery of a cache of ancient Maya beekeeping tools [……]

Sunday Puzzle: Two Words, Scrambled Please

May 31, 2024 0

THE WEEKLY QUIZ FROM NPR PUZZLEMASTER WILL SHORTZ https://www.npr.org/2023/07/16/1187565845/sunday-puzzle-two-words-scrambled-please On-air challenge: I’m going to give you some six-letter words. For each one rearrange the letters to get two three-letter words in the same category. Ex. REGALE (parts of the body) –> EAR, LEG 1. BEATEN (insects) 2. GENIAL (alcoholic beverages) [……]

Six of the Loudest Sounds on Earth

May 31, 2024 0

Original photo by Paopano/ Shutterstock You may think your upstairs neighbor’s 1 a.m. vacuuming session is noisy, but it’s nothing compared to what nature (and the occasional human-made marvel) can throw at us. Sounds can injure your ear immediately once they reach 120 decibels, the typical volume of a police siren if [……]

Shirt Night – May 2024

May 31, 2024 0

Friday, May 3rd, brought out a small group of 8 for First Friday. Snowbirds have left and with vacations and all, our group was limited this month. Carlo, our keeper of the Shirt Award was also absent on Friday, so no award was presented. Two Daves wore Hawaiian shirts that [……]