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Ask Allyn: Carrot Salad, etc

August 31, 2021 0

From the computer of “Just Ask Allyn”… Today’s tips for y’all. Instead of avocado slices in your tacos, try a couple of slices of mango instead. I found it quite interesting, and it seems to mitigate the hot sauce burn. Hey, any bread makers out there? I’ve been convinced for [……]

Spices & Herbs: Cinnamon

August 31, 2021 0

Cinnamon is a delicious and popular spice found in numerous recipes and baked goods. It is very high in cinnamaldehyde, the compound which scientists believe to be responsible for most of cinnamon’s powerful effects on health and metabolism. Cinnamon’s large amounts of highly potent polyphenol antioxidants help fight inflammation. In [……]

Night Magic: Dusk Till Dawn On Our Beaches

August 31, 2021 0

NIGHT MAGIC: Dusk Till Dawn On Our Beaches To say there is naïveté surrounding what happens on our beaches at night from April to early November is an understatement. This article is meant to explain what the night magic is all about. Night Magic and the people in chartreuse T-shirts [……]

Places to Go, Things to See

August 31, 2021 0

Several interesting articles have popped up lately related to places to visit in our area. • Top 10 Things to Do, Eat & See in Bohemian Valladolid, Yucatán: a 2021 Travel Guide https://thelamalist.com/2021/08/12/best-things-to-do-eat-see-in-bohemian-valladolid-yucatan-a-2021-travel-guide/?fbclid=IwAR0MtiOXi9548eUGgooRN9SdtKF651JNP5cNu4X_ZMBjUffijxTK6gtUyBs A day’s drive away is the state of Chiapas, home to breath-taking natural scenery and numerous archeological [……]

Walking – The Underrated Exercise

August 31, 2021 0

For many of us, walking doesn’t seem like anything special. It’s just something we do every day. But walking is actually one of the best forms of exercise out there. Scores of studies show that this simple form of movement has a wealth of wide-ranging benefits, among them — Walking improves [……]

Bits & Pieces – September 2021

August 31, 2021 0

A little this & that from the media. • Fonatur releases renders of Playa del Carmen, Tulum Maya Train Stations https://www.riviera-maya-news.com/fonatur-releases-renders-of-playa-del-carmen-tulum-maya-train-stations/2021.html • Maya Train will no longer pass through city of Campeche https://www.riviera-maya-news.com/maya-train-will-no-longer-pass-through-city-of-campeche/2021.html • Maya Train cost is up one-third due to expansion of project, says Fonatur https://mexiconewsdaily.com/news/maya-train-cost-is-up-one-third-due-to-expansion-of-project-says-fonatur-chief/ [……]

Turtle Stats – 26 August 2021

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NPR Sunday Puzzle: Category Match

August 31, 2021 0

THE WEEKLY QUIZ FROM NPR PUZZLEMASTER WILL SHORTZ https://www.npr.org/2021/08/29/1032007948/sunday-puzzle-category-match On-air Challenge: I’m going to give you some categories in two words. You name something in each category starting with each initial in the category. Any answer that works is fine.Ex. Zoo Animals –> Zebra, Anteater 1. Asian Countries 2. Dog Breeds [……]

Plants for a Prettier, Healthier Bedroom:

July 31, 2021 0

Gerbera Daisies (Scientific name: Gerbera) Gerbera Daisies emit oxygen and absorb toxins and carbon dioxide during the night and have long been recommended for those who suffer from sleep apnea and allergies. These flowering plants bring cheerful color to your bedroom during the day and help you sleep better at night.

Bits & Pieces – August 2021

July 31, 2021 0

A little this and that from the media. • Mexican Archaeologists Forced to Bury an Unusual Discovery Made in Old Aztec Capital https://www.sciencealert.com/mexican-archaeologists-to-rebury-unusual-discovery-made-in-old-aztec-capital • Sargassum Arrival in Quintana Roo Expected to Declinehttps://www.travelpulse.com/news/impacting-travel/sargassum-arrival-in-quintana-roo-expected-to-decline.html • New Tulum Airport and Train From Cancun Will Connect Tourism Hotspots https://thecancunsun.com/new-tulum-airport-and-train-from-cancun-will-connect-tourism-hotspots/ ♦ During the visit [……]