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☆ Here's what the Day of the Dead means, and why it endures
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-31 | by ( Albinson Linares | Noticias Telemundo | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +10 min

The "Day of the Dead Parade" in Mexico City on Oct. 29, 2022. Claudio Cruz / AFP - Getty Images"In Mexico, Nov. 1 and 2 are very special days because they celebrate All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day, respectively," said Diana Martínez, an academic at the Institute of Anthropological Research at the National Autonomous University of Mexico, or UNAM. By the 13th century, the Roman Catholic Church established Nov. 1 as All Saints’ Day. People take part in the "Day of the Dead Parade" in Mexico City on Oct. 29, 2022. He's worked at the cemetery from a very young age and has witnessed many Día de los Muertos celebrations.

[1/3] A graphic illustrating new details, uncovered using LiDAR laser technology, of the ancient Mayan city of Calakmul, Mexico, in this undated handout image. Proyecto Arqueologico Bajo Laberinto/INAH/Handout via REUTERSMEXICO CITY, Oct 27 (Reuters) - A laser-powered study of the sprawling metropolis of Calakmul in southern Mexico offers tantalizing new evidence that it may have been the most crowded ancient Maya urban center during the civilization's classical peak some 1,300 years ago. The new LIDAR study announced late Wednesday by Mexican antiquities institute INAH covers the jungle-covered ruins of once-mighty Calakmul, located in the central lowlands of the Yucatan peninsula near the Guatemalan border. Reese-Taylor noted the new preliminary maps of the barely three-month old data show extensive residential apartment complexes clustered around temples and possible markets. Previous estimates suggested the city's population likely reached some 50,000 inhabitants, but the new study could force a recalculation.

☆ The Unexpectedly Chic Halloween Decor Hiding at Home Depot
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-12 | by ( Allison Duncan | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

Aranza García of interiors and architecture firm Chuch Estudio, in Mérida, Yucatán, describes Mexico’s Día de Muertos celebration as a “religious experience” marked by elaborate altars and colorful floral installations. In contrast, she says, Halloween festivities in the U.S. tend to skew fun rather than deferential, and Ms. García loves to lean into the holiday with playful accessories. Here, she shares her top picks from five mass-furnishing retailers.

☆ The best wildlife photos of 2022 include a ball of bees, a snake eating a bat, and polar bears raiding an abandoned town
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-11 | by ( Morgan Mcfall-Johnsen | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

The London Natural History Museum announced the 2022 winners of its Wildlife Photographer of the Year contest. The winning photos include a frenzied ball of bees, a dancing sea star, and the brushy mouth of a whale. The cactus bees, like most other bees, are endangered by habitat loss, pesticides, and the changing climate. The resulting photo, above, won the Grand Title in this year's Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition, which is developed and produced by the Natural History Museum in London each year. As clouds of sea-star sperm and eggs filled the water, photographer Tony Wu captured this otherwordly invertebrate in the throes of its dance.

☆ In Mexico, a 1,000-year-old site is declared an ancient monument, the first in a decade
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-21 | by ( ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +2 min

MEXICO CITY — An ancient Mexican site more than 1,000 years old has been declared the country’s first archaeological zone in a decade, antiquities institute INAH announced on Tuesday, despite several years of steep budget cuts for archeological research. Cañada de la Virgen, the modern name of an ancient Otomi ceremonial center, is located near the picturesque mountain town and tourist destination of San Miguel de Allende. Scholars believe an ancient version of the Otomi language, which is still spoken today, may have been the language spoken at Teotihuacán, the ancient metropolis near Mexico City and home to towering pyramids and temples. A stone pyramid at an ancient Otomi ceremonial center in Guanajuato, Mexico. INAH added that past archaeological digs at Cañada de la Virgen have revealed artifacts from both the Pacific and Atlantic coasts, suggesting it was located along a major trading route.

☆ Mexico declares Otomi site first ancient monument in a decade
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-21 | by ( Sarah Morland | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

A view of the pre-Hispanic site of Canada de la Virgen, Guanajuato, Mexico, in this undated handout photo. Cañada de la Virgen, the modern name of an ancient Otomi ceremonial center, is located near the picturesque mountain town and tourist destination of San Miguel de Allende. Scholars believe an ancient version of the Otomi language, which is still spoken today, may have been the language spoken at Teotihuacan, the ancient metropolis near Mexico City and home to towering pyramids and temples. INAH added that past archaeological digs at Cañada de la Virgen have revealed artifacts from both the Pacific and Atlantic coasts, suggesting it was located along a major trading route. The president argues the project will promote development in Mexico's poorer south while minimizing harm to the environment.

☆ How SkyBridge founder Anthony Scaramucci is navigating the world between traditional and digital assets — plus his favorite coins and hedge funds for the tough market environment
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-21 | by ( Laila Maidan | Alyson Velati | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

A survey conducted by the Alternative Investment Management Association (AIMA), showed that about one-third of traditional hedge funds are investing in digital assets. Approximately one-third of the panel discussions revolved around digital assets, according to SkyBridge Capital's Anthony Scaramucci. And while some funds may still be grappling with the question of how much exposure they should allocate to digital assets, Scaramucci is pedaling forward. Long term, he believes in the appreciation of digital assets, and he's willing to pay the price of absorbing the volatility in the meantime. The pivot to digital assetsSkyBridge has pivoted heavily into crypto and blockchain technology from its traditional hedge fund of funds business.

☆ Mexican president expropriates land for construction of Mayan Train
▼ + stars: | 2022-08-01 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

MEXICO CITY, Aug 1 (Reuters) - Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador expropriated 1.09 million square meters (269 acres) for the construction of the Yucatan peninsula's planned Mayan Train railway, according to the official gazette published Monday. The 1,500 km (930 mile) line is already under construction, with the aim of linking tourist zones. Lopez Obrador deemed it a matter of national security at the end of July as several pending legal injunctions clouded its future. Monday's announcement said the Ministry of Agrarian, Territorial and Urban Development would compensate land owners in line with appraisals from the Institute of Administration and Appraisals of National Assets. Lopez Obrador also strengthened control of the construction operation by transferring Grupo Mexico's building contract to the defense secretary.

Persons: Andres Manuel Lopez, Lopez Obrador, Valentine Hilaire, Bradley Perrett Organizations: MEXICO CITY, Ministry of Agrarian, Territorial, Urban, Institute of Administration, Assets, Grupo Mexico's, Thomson Locations: MEXICO, Yucatan

☆ Cum a ars un cerc de foc pe suprafața oceanului timp de 5 ore după fisurarea unei conducte subacvatice de gaz din Mexic (VIDEO)
▼ + stars: | 2021-07-03 | by ( Publika.Md - Aici Sunt Știrile | ) www.publika.md time to read: +1 min

Un incendiu pe suprafaţa oceanului la vest de peninsula Yucatan din Mexic a fost stins vineri, a anunţat compania petrolieră Pemex, dând vina pe o scurgere de gaz dintr-o conductă subacvatică, scrie Reuters, citează hotnews.ro. Focul a fost stins după mai mult de cinci ore, potrivit Pemex. Pemex a precizat că nu există răniţi şi că producţia nu a fost afectată. Totodată, a menționat că a închis şi supapele conductei cu diametrul de 30 de cm. "Turbomaşina instalaţiilor de producţie active ale Ku Maloob Zaap a fost afectată de o furtună electrică şi de ploi abundente", conform unui raport al Pemex privind incidentul.

Persons: Reuters, Pemex, Ku Organizations: Ku Locations: Yucatan, Mexic

☆ Cerc de foc în apele Mexicului, în urma unei scurgeri de gaz de la o conductă subacvatică // VIDEO
▼ + stars: | 2021-07-03 | by ( ) www.jurnal.md time to read: +2 min

Sursa foto: todayuknews.comCerc de foc în apele Mexicului, în urma unei scurgeri de gaz de la o conductă subacvatică // VIDEOUn incendiu pe suprafaţa oceanului la vest de peninsula Yucatan din Mexic a fost stins vineri, a anunţat compania petrolieră Pemex, dând vina pe o scurgere de gaz dintr-o conductă subacvatică, scrie Reuters. Incendiul a fost stins în mai mult de cinci ore, potrivit Pemex. Incendiul a izbucnit la o conductă subacvatică care se conectează la o platformă de la câmpul petrolier Ku Maloob Zaap, cel mai important al Pemex, au declarat patru surse pentru Reuters, scrie News.ro. Pemex a precizat că nu există răniţi şi că producţia nu a fost afectată după ce a izbucnit incendiul la ora locală 5.15. "Turbomaşina instalaţiilor de producţie active ale Ku Maloob Zaap a fost afectată de o furtună electrică şi de ploi abundente", conform unui raport al Pemex privind incidentul.

Persons: Reuters, Ku, Pemex Organizations: Ku, Angel Locations: Mexicului, Yucatan, Mexic, Golful Mexic

☆ 64-year-old retiree who left the U.S. for Mexico: 7 downsides of living in a beach town for $1,200 per month
▼ + stars: | 2021-04-06 | by ( Janet Blaser | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +8 min

Janet Blaser moved to Mazatlán, Mexico in 2006, after falling in love with the beach town during a vacationMore than a decade has passed since I moved to Mazatlán, Mexico from California and retired. Once the honeymoon period is over, here are some downsides of leaving the U.S. for a beach town in Mexico:1. Unbelievably high noise levelsIf you've been to Mexico, you know that noise levels are often through the roof. Some, yes, but there will still be many, many things you'll miss. In many Mexican towns, city water (e.g.

Persons: Janet Blaser, I'd, Cotton, you've, Russell Monk, Getty, Joe's, I'm, I've, it's, you'll, isn't, Covid Organizations: U.S, Electronics, Facebook Locations: Mazatlán, Mexico, California, Yucatan, Caribbean, Puerto Vallarta

☆ Furtuna Iota a luat viața a cel puţin 11 oameni în America Centrală şi America de Sud
▼ + stars: | 2020-11-19 | by ( Publika.Md - Aici Sunt Știrile | ) www.publika.md time to read: +2 min

Bilanţul deceselor include şase victime în Nicaragua, două în Columbia, una în El Salvador şi una în Panama, conform cifrelor oficiale. De asemenea, o persoană a murit în Honduras, însă decesul său nu a fost confirmat oficial, scrie agerpres.ro Iota a lovit luni coasta caraibiană din Nicaragua cu puterea unui uragan de categoria a 4-a, cu rafale de vânt susţinute de 250 de kilometri la oră. Peste 60.000 de persoane au fost evacuate.În nordul Honduras, Iota a agravat pagubele produse anterior de uraganul Eta, în urmă cu două săptămâni. Pe insula columbiană Providencia, aproape întreaga infrastructură a fost distrusă şi mii de familii au rămas fără locuinţe. "Indiferent de forma ciclonului tropical, sunt posibile ploi abundente în următoarele zile în zone din Nicaragua până spre sud de-a lungul Americii Centrale şi în Columbia.

Persons: ciclonul, Eta, Meteorologii Organizations: Columbia Locations: Nicaragua, Columbia, Salvador, Panama, Honduras, caraibiană, deşi, Guatemala, Belize, Statele Unite, Americii, Peninsula Yucatan, Mexic.Iota, Puerto Cabezas, Iota, Caraibelor, America Centrală, Atlantic

☆ FOTO // Ipostaze TANDRE: Cum arată iubita celui mai dorit român de la Hollywood
▼ + stars: | 2020-11-12 | by ( ) www.ziarulnational.md time to read: 1 min

Sebastian Stan și noua sa iubită Alejandra Onieva se bucură zilele acestea de o vacanță romantică în Tulum, Mexic. Starul de 38 de ani și partenera sa au fost fotografiați în Quintana Roo, în Yucatán Peninsula. Alejandra, în vârstă de 28 de ani, și-a pus evidență silueta într-un costum alb de baie din două piese. Alejandra și Sebastian formează un cuplu de șase luni. Personajul lui Stan va apărea în seria The Falcon and the Winter Soldier care urmăreste aventurile lui Sam Wilson și Bucky Barnes.

Persons: Sebastian Stan, Sebastian, Stan, Sam Wilson, Bucky Barnes, Jessica Chastain, Cruz, Diane Kruger, Edgar Ramírez Organizations: Seas Locations: Tulum, Mexic, Quintana Roo, Yucatán Peninsula, The

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