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Bits & Pieces – October 2021

September 30, 2021 0
A little this & that from the media. • The Best Power Outage Tools and Supplies https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/tools-for-a-power-outage/ • 4 Light Exercises to Help You Sleep https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2021/09/23/well/move/exercises-for-better-sleep.html • Mayan Train, the New Entrance to Mexican Caribbean  https://en.inguzinmobiliaria.com/post/mayan-train-the-new-entrance-to-the-mexican-caribbean?fbclid=IwAR11qieTJ92BcOTp9FZsNRn_WDw84E_D2mJHdCkq-q9GIPhr__wAHVrhC2wtr • For weeks, Cancun, Riviera Maya beaches see a significant decrease in sargassum https://www.riviera-maya-news.com/for-weeks-cancun-riviera-maya-beaches-see-a-significant-decrease-in-sargassum/2021.html [……]
Events

Free Dental Clinic Returns to Akumal Pueblo

September 30, 2021 0
During the first two weeks of November, GDR will be offering its second free dental clinic in the Community Center in Akumal Pueblo.  October 30 – November 15, 2021.   The first clinic in Akumal was held during May and June of this year. Altogether, the two teams of GDR [……]
Events

Karaoke in Chemuyil

September 30, 2021 0
On Thursdays starting about 7:00pm Karaoke continues at La Palapa restaurant in Chemuyil.  Carlo from Akumal Norte and Bill from Chan Chemuyil are in charge, and the place is usually packed.  Get there early, order dinner, and sing your heart out!  Or just listen. Karaoke also takes place on Monday [……]
Akumal Foodie

Foodie at La Palapa de Marlon

September 30, 2021 0
The  Puerto Maya restaurant offers seafood, pasta, burgers, mexican comidas, and specials.  Helpful staff and good service.   The meal begins with a complimentary caldo. Take the street that runs in front of Chedraui, and it’s only about a block down on your left.  Hours are 12:00–7:30pm, Wednesday thru Monday, closed [……]
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Vecinos Update – October 2021

September 30, 2021 0
  VECINOS RESPONSIBILITES AS OUTLINED IN THE FOUNDING CHARTER   To make representations on behalf of members before local, state and federal governments, according to established legal standards, to maintain/support the interests of the Association and its members with regard to land use, urban planning and human settlements known as [……]
People

Andres Quintana Roo and Leona Vicario: Who Were They?

September 30, 2021 1
Here in Akumal we are surrounded by names of streets and towns, even the name of our state, with no idea of what they represent. Here is the story of why our state is named Quintana Roo. In 1902 when President Porfirio Díaz created a separate territory in the eastern [……]
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NPR Sunday Puzzle: Rare Letter Swap

September 30, 2021 1
THE WEEKLY QUIZ FROM NPR PUZZLEMASTER WILL SHORTZ https://www.npr.org/2021/09/19/1038562762/sunday-puzzle-rare-letter-swap On-air Challenge:  The four rarest letters in English are J, Q, X, and Z — which together account for less than 1% of all use in the language. I’m going to give you some words. Change a single letter in each [……]