What is a carbon footprint and what can we do to reduce it?
These days there is
a growing concern for our climate and global warming. A term that keeps popping
up is “carbon footprint” so what does it actually mean? A carbon footprint
is the measure of the effect our activities have on the environment and climate
change, in terms of the amount of greenhouse gases produced by the fossil fuels
that are burned daily for everyday life. A carbon footprint is measured in units of carbon
dioxide.
FDA Extends Consumer Warning on Serrano Peppers from Mexico
Thursday, 31 July 2008
FDA still telling consumers to stay away from Serrano Peppers; Is this possible in Playa del Carmen?
Laboratory testing by the U.S. Food
and Drug Administration has confirmed that both a sample of serrano pepper and
a sample of irrigation water collected by agency investigators on a farm in the
state of Tamaulipas, Mexico (business address is in Nuevo Leon,
Mexico) contain Salmonella
Saintpaul with the same genetic fingerprint as the strain of bacteria that is
causing the current outbreak in the United States. As a result, until further notice, the FDA is advising consumers to avoid raw
serrano peppers from Mexico, in addition to raw jalapeño peppers from Mexico,
and any foods that contain them.
When I moved here 4 years ago, I made a commitment to involving myself in the community as a way of giving thanks in some small way to Mexico for allowing me to live here. I have been fortunate enough to take part in fundraising events for the Bomberos, Angel Notion, and hurricane relief efforts in Majahual. Most recently, the charity that has been closest to my heart is the Peanut Pet Shelter, which was founded and is operated by my friends, Andy and Jen. The shelter functions solely on their own savings, fundraising events, and through donations from generous animal lovers.
Mayakoba Golf Classic Donates to Playa del Carmen Community
Friday, 11 July 2008
Mayakoba Golf Classic Charitable Donations Top $300,000 USD
After First Two Years.
The 2008 Mayakoba Golf Classic, featuring the first PGA TOUR
victory of Brian Gay’s career, has donated $175,000 USD to various local,
national and international charities.
In its first two years, the Mayakoba Golf Classic has donated
more than $300,000 USD in an effort to give back to the community through
various philanthropic groups and to promote the game of golf within the Riviera
Maya and Cancún regions.
Ak Luum International School in Playa del Carmen Opens Their
Jungle Campus! Registration is now open for the 2008-2009 school year.
Ak Lu’um (Mayan for “Our Earth”) International School has
just finished up their second school year, and they are moving to their new,
and permanent, jungle campus for the 2008-2009 year.
Ak Lu’um International School is
a Waldorf based learning program , but also has an extensive global vision in
their teaching philosophy. In the 2 short years they have been open they have accomplished
and reached their goals beyond expectation. They closed out the 2007-2008
school year with 28 students, and with the opening of their new campus, they
will be able to accommodate up to 80 students while still keeping teacher to
student ratio low.
Recycling in Playa del Carmen- How are we doing in 2008?
By Michele Kinnon
Over
the past four years, I have seen the concept of recycling evolve from a
"silly notion" promoted only by a bunch of "gringos" to a full on
Cultural Revolution. Rarely a day goes by that I don't receive an email
from someone, Ex-pat or Mexican National, reminding me about a
recycling drive or a newly established drop-off area. When we arrived
here in 2004, the only "recycling" available to us was saving cans for
our babysitter, Lydia, to sell and turning in our cases of empty Sol and Dos Equis
bottles for fresh, cold, full ones. Many people, when they first move
here, are shocked and disgusted with the amount of waste and refuse
that can be found littering any unclaimed sliver of property.
Rancho Mayab and Living Green – Project in Xpu-ha near
Puerto Aventuras
In a time when the world is obsessed with the newest
technologies and the latest and greatest, it really is time to go “old school”.
We as human beings are consumers, consuming, ultimately our beautiful planet.
It is not too late to change our ways, and it seems that the 21st
century is really getting a grip on how to change for the better by using
natural alternative energy sources.
A tranquil sanctuary away from the stresses of everyday
life.
Hotel Le Reve, a new
boutique hotel in Playa del Carmen, offers simple luxury , top notch service, and
lush surroundings to enable you to take full advantage of your rest,
relaxation, and rejuvenation.
We were recently invited to the Hotel Le Reve opening , and as we like to keep current with the latest area developments and growth we gladly accepted the invitation....
Astrology, Healing, Yoga, and Metaphysics
in the Riviera Maya By Jyotishi Devata
Welcome to the first edition of a new
section in Playa Maya News! My name is Devata, and I am a Vedic Astrologer. I am from the mountains of Whistler/Vancouver
and have lived here in Playa del Carmen since November, 2007.I have taken the time to slowly implement
myself into the local culture, and I am now ready to contribute.
Meet Natalia Schweitzer of Weddings on the Beach in Playa del Carmen.
Now that you are engaged you have to actually plan your wedding. There are so many different kinds of wedding ceremonies and celebrations all across the world. Some are lavish and extravagant, while others are simple and very intimate, many are religious, and some couples dream of having a unique ceremony on a tropical beach.
Going Green
with Mary Odermatt
FDA still telling consumers to stay away from Serrano Peppers; Is this possible in Playa del Carmen?
Peanut Pet Shelter in Playa del Carmen- Let's Sponsor a Kennel! 
Ak Luum International School in Playa del Carmen Opens Their
Jungle Campus! Registration is now open for the 2008-2009 school year.
Recycling in Playa del Carmen- How are we doing in 2008?
