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A little about Playa Zipolite, The Beach of the Dead . . .

Playa Zipolite, Oaxaca, Southern Mexico, on the Pacific Ocean. A little bit about my favorite little get-away on this small world of ours.

Zipolite, a sweaty 30-minute walk west from Puerto Angel, brings you to Playa Zipolite and another world. The feeling here is 1970's - Led Zep, Marley, and scruffy gringos.

A long, long time ago, Zipolite beach was usually visited by the Zapotecans...who made it a magical place. They came to visit Zipolite to meditate, or just to rest.

Recently, this beach has begun to receive day-trippers from Puerto Angel and Puerto Escondido, giving it a more TOURISTY feel than before.

Most people come here for the novelty of the nude beach, yoga, turtles, seafood, surf, meditation, vegetarians, discos, party, to get burnt by the sun, or to see how long they can stretch their skinny budget.

I post WWW Oaxaca, Mexico, Zipolite and areas nearby information. Also general budget, backpacker, surfer, off the beaten path, Mexico and beyond, information.

REMEMBER: Everyone is welcome at Zipolite.

ivan

Friday, October 2, 2020

How past U.S. presidents have battled illness in office A hidden stroke. A heart attack that was presented as indigestion. The American presidency’s history of incapacity and sickness. 6 MINUTE READ BY AMY MCKEEVER AND DAVID BEARD PUBLISHED OCTOBER 2, 2020

President Dwight D. Eisenhower wheels onto the sun deck of the Fitzsimmons Army Hospital for the first photos after his heart attack in September 1955. It was the first of many serious medical incidents during his two-term presidency.
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How past U.S. presidents have battled illness in office

A hidden stroke. A heart attack that was presented as indigestion. The American presidency’s history of incapacity and sickness.

The announcement by President Trump that he has tested positive for COVID-19 makes him the latest in a long line of presidents who have battled serious illness in office. According to the New York Times, Trump has a fever, congestion, and a cough, and will undergo tests at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, where he will stay for a few days.

Four presidents died from natural causes while in office—and, for some, the cause of death remains in dispute. (Another four were assassinated.) Presidents have suffered strokes, heart attacks, and severe gastrointestinal diseases. Woodrow Wilson was stricken with the Spanish flu, the last great pandemic, before suffering a stroke six months later.

For much of history, though, it has been unclear what exactly should happen when a president falls seriously ill. The Constitution was vague on the details, only providing that the president’s duties would “devolve” on the vice president. The country didn’t clear things up until the mid-20th century, following Dwight D. Eisenhower’s lengthy health battles in the 1950s and the assassination of John F. Kennedy in 1963. In 1967, the states ratified the 25th Amendment, which asserts that the vice president becomes the president when a president dies—and becomes acting president if the president is “unable to discharge the powers and duties of his office.”

Whether they were unwilling to relinquish their power or didn’t want to be perceived as vulnerable, several presidents covered up their illnesses. Wilson even relied on his wife, Edith, to take on some presidential duties after his stroke. Here’s a look at some of the presidents who have battled serious illnesses while in office.

1841: William Henry Harrison dies from pneumonia—or typhoid fever

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William Henry Harrison was only 32 days into his term as the ninth president of the United States when he became the first president to die in office. Historians have long believed that Harrison fell sick after delivering a nearly two-hour-long inaugural address without wearing a coat or hat on the bitterly cold morning of March 4, 1841. His health rapidly deteriorated in the weeks that followed and he died of pneumonia on April 4.

In 2014, however, that account was called into question by a study of Harrison’s medical records that was published in the journal Clinical Infectious Diseases. Although Harrison’s physician Thomas Miller did declare pneumonia to be the cause of death, researchers Jane McHugh and Philip A. Mackowiak argue that typhoid fever was a more likely culprit as it would have been consistent with Harrison’s symptoms, which included abdominal pain, diarrhea, constipation, chills, muscle pain, and respiratory symptoms.

1850: Zachary Taylor dies from cholera

Zachary Taylor died just 16 months after being sworn in as the 12th president of the United States. On July 4, 1950, Taylor had attended Fourth of July festivities on a scorching day in Washington, D.C., then returned to the White House where he ate cherries and drank iced milk and water. That night, he fell ill with stomach cramps that were diagnosed as cholera. He died days later on July 9, and Millard Fillmore was sworn in as the 13th president the following day.

But Taylor’s death, too, has been disputed in modern times. In the 1990s, more than 140 years after his death, a conspiracy theory emerged that Taylor had been assassinated because of his opposition to expanding slavery westward. On June 17, 1991, Taylor’s body was exhumed for a medical examination to test that theory. It was in vain, however: Kentucky Medical Examiner George Nichols concluded that Taylor likely died “of one of a myriad of natural diseases which would have produced the symptoms of gastroenteritis.” (Learn about more surreal cases of bodies exhumed for science.)

1919: Woodrow Wilson suffers from the Spanish flu and a stroke

In 1919, then-President Woodrow Wilson was stricken by the Spanish flu followed

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Woodrow Wilson was in Paris to negotiate the treaty that would end World War I when he came down sick with the Spanish flu on the evening of April 3, 1919. Wilson had clashed with French Prime Minister Georges Clemenceau over the terms of the treaty: Clemenceau wanted Germany to pay for its role as aggressor in the war, while Wilson sought to create a more peaceful world order and de-escalate tensions. But, as the New Yorker writes, the exhausted president gave up most of his demands after contracting the flu—resulting in an infamously harsh treaty that ultimately led to the rise of Adolf Hitler and World War II. (Discover the swift, deadly history of the Spanish flu pandemic.)

Six months later, while traveling across the U.S. to shore up support for the treaty, Wilson fell ill once again. On the morning of October 2, 1919, he woke up partially paralyzed and was later diagnosed with a stroke. Seeking to protect her husband, Edith Wilson stepped in to hide the extent of his illness. Although the White House Historical Association notes that she didn’t initiate any programs or make major decisions, Edith controlled access to him and took over many of the routine duties of the presidency until his term ended in March 1921.

1923: Warren G. Harding dies of heart attack

It seemed like the world was crumbling in on Harding in 1923. Scandals involving the popular president’s administration were heating up when he unexpectedly died in a San Francisco hotel room. His wife, Florence, rejected an autopsy and had the body embalmed an hour after his death.

Doctors told the public he had suffered a stroke. Nearly a century later, after examining the papers from Harding and associates, most historians have concluded he died from a heart attack brought on by cardiac problems.

Harding, who had an enlarged heart, had been on a grueling West Coast tour ahead of a probable re-election effort. After possible food poisoning, his train was diverted to San Francisco. He walked from the train to a limo, which took him to the hotel where he suddenly died on the evening of August 2.

1945: Franklin Delano Roosevelt dies of a stroke

Throughout Franklin D. Roosevelt's presidency, there were few photographs taken of him in his wheelchair. Roosevelt had suffered from polio for more than a decade before ascending

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From his first days in the White House, America’s longest-serving president had hidden from the public his inability to walk unaided. The acquiescence of journalists and acquaintances to keep private the fact that he needed a wheelchair was exacerbated in FDR’s final year, when the president’s health was markedly deteriorating.

“Physically, he’s just going to pieces,” his running mate, Harry S. Truman, told an aide upon seeing the president. Months later, a stroke killed FDR, and Truman became president.

1955: Dwight D. Eisenhower suffers a heart attack

A digestive upset.” That was the term the White House used to tell the public of Eisenhower’s heart attack in September 1955, the first of several serious medical incidents during his presidency. A cardiologist urged him not to run for re-election in 1956—advice he ignored. Nine months after the heart attack, he underwent emergency surgery for a bowel obstruction that led to a diagnosis of Crohn’s Disease.

His lengthy recuperation spurred consideration of what would become, after John F. Kennedy’s assassination in 1967, the 25th Amendment, which provides for temporary replacement of a president who is incapacitated. Eisenhower had still more medical issues in office. In 1957, he suffered a stroke, but managed to complete his term.

1981: Ronald Reagan survives assassination attempt

The Trump announcement has been called the most serious threat to a serving president’s life since Ronald Reagan survived an assassin’s bullet in 1981. Reagan also made it through three minor skin cancer operations and was dogged by accusations of mental impairment. His son, Ron Reagan, said he saw early signs of Alzheimer’s during his dad’s presidency, but the elder Reagan was not diagnosed with Alzheimer’s until 1994, five years after leaving office.

A 2015 analysis detected subtle changes in Reagan’s speech patterns during his second term, including a reduced vocabulary. But the researchers said their findings did not prove dementia that could have impaired his decision-making or judgment in office.

The most audacious move

Presidents, for various reasons, have not gone public with their medical conditions, according to Matthew Algeo, author of The President Is a Sick Man. But perhaps none were as audacious as President Grover Cleveland.

In 1893, the public was told that Cleveland had gone on a fishing trip. Actually, he was having a cancerous tumor removed on a yacht in Long Island Sound.

The world did not know the truth for 24 years, Algeo told PBS Newshour. “It’s probably one of the most successful coverups in American political history,” he said.




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Firefly Cinema, Cine Luciernaga, Zipolite Películas de esta semana. Domingo 4 de Octubre al sábado 10 de Octubre. This weeks movies. Sunday October 4 to Saturday October 10. Abierto 7 pm. Pelicula 830 pm. Cortometrajes / Conciertos / Música / Dibujos animados antes de la película. Short films/Concerts/Music/Cartoons before the movie.

 Firefly Cinema, Cine Luciernaga, Zipolite


Películas de esta semana. Domingo 4 de Octubre al sábado 10 de Octubre.
This weeks movies. Sunday October 4 to Saturday October 10.
Abierto 7 pm. Pelicula 830 pm.

Cortometrajes / Conciertos / Música / Dibujos animados antes de la película.
Short films/Concerts/Music/Cartoons before the movie.


Agencia de viajes online Infinity journey by México La mejor agencia de viajes online, teniendo a la playa nudista de méico, zipolite como proncipal destino. Orgfanizamos viajes para grupos LGBTQ+ ...

Agencia de viajes online
La mejor agencia de viajes online, teniendo a la playa nudista de méico, zipolite como proncipal destino. Orgfanizamos viajes para grupos LGBTQ+ ...

Saturday October 3rd poker game at Lola's 1:30 pm! Hope to see all ♠️😁

 Saturday October 3rd poker game at Lola's 1:30 pm!

Hope to see all ♠️😁 — at Aloha Bar - Beach Meeting Point.



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Daniel Monroy is at Delfina Beach Club restaurante y bar. Visual Storyteller · San Pedro Pochutla, Mexico We are waiting for you tonight !! With all prevention measures !!

 

We are waiting for you tonight !! With all prevention measures !!





What's Happening in Mexico Right Now?

 What's Happening in Mexico Right Now?

Hi Mexico-loving friends,

A month in Mexico City has absolutely flown by. Yesterday we moved out of our apartment in Roma Norte and into a more spacious one in a quieter neighborhood to the west of Roma.

Living in Roma Norte has been a dream of mine for several years. It's one of my favorite neighborhoods in the city and one that I always gravitated towards when we came into the city center on weekends for craft beers and good street food. So to finally be able to spend a month amongst all of my favorite places was truly a dream.

My Most Recent Mexico City Updates

Yesterday, I posted a quick video showing you exactly what our apartment looked like in Roma Norte, how much it cost us per month, and I gave some advice about how to find short-term furnished rentals in Mexico City.

You can watch that video here.

I also posted a video last week showing you a little bit more about what is opening around Mexico City and what that actually looks like. We visited a few restaurants and bars and I videoed exactly what precautions are being taken and also showed you some seriously delicious tacos that you'll want to add to your list the next time you're in the city.

You can watch that video here.

Other Mexico Updates Around the Internet

If you're interested in what's happening in the Riviera Maya right now, several fellow YouTubers have made videos showing you their experiences in the beach town. Life of Jord made a video here which shows you his first impressions of Tulum and what it looks like with Covid restrictions.

This video from Janet Newenham goes into detail about what Cozumel looks like right now and why you should add it to your Mexico travel itinerary for your next trip to Mexico.

Raphael is a Mexican who writes about his travel experiences in English on his blog Journey Wonders. He recently took a road trip through Oaxaca and wrote this blog post about his experience not only traveling with current restrictions, but also giving tons of information about what you'll want to know if you decide to travel to Mexico right now.

Follow Me Elsewhere on the Internet for More Updates

If you want more frequent updates about Mexico City, I am posting daily on my Instagram stories showing you exactly what the protocols are in restaurants, what parts of the city are still closed, and anything else I see as I wander the streets here throughout the week. You can follow me on Instagram here.

If you enjoy my videos, it would mean the world to me if you would subscribe to my channel and give those videos a thumbs up or even a comment if you have the time. You can follow my YouTube channel here.

What Do You Want to Know?

Next week I'm going to be meeting up with bloggers from around Mexico and speaking to them about what is happening in their corner of the country. I would love to know what questions you guys have about visiting different parts of Mexico safely right now so that I make sure to send you exactly the information you want. Hit reply on this email and let me know!

Until next time,

Laura

Wednesday, September 30, 2020

Mexico News Today Wednesday, September 30, 2020

 

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

Researcher issues Covid flare-up warning

The percentage of Covid-19 tests that came back positive was coming down but now the trend is changing and the decline has stagnated, a UNAM mathematician warns. FULL STORY

As feds free toll plazas in Nayarit, 18 more occupied

Hijacking toll plazas continues to be a lucrative activity in many parts of Mexico even as the federal government takes action against it. FULL STORY

All-women police division: ‘Abortion Day marchers attacked us without reason’

Mexico City policewomen responding to Monday’s protest say they were attacked with Molotov cocktails and hammers without any reason. FULL STORY

Rape and murder of 3-year-old reignites chemical castration discussion 

The crime has revived debate in Nayarit on the merits of punishing sex offenders with castration. FULL STORY
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Group of young men who serve Catholic Church has origins in Franciscan friars

But pre-Hispanic influences can also be seen in practices of Los Varones, who dedicate a year or more to serving the Catholic Church. It is the only group of its kind in Mexico, and perhaps the world, writes Joseph Sorrentino. FULL STORY

OPINION

Kids and Covid: avoiding both contagion and isolation-induced issues

In the end, a child's happiness and emotional health is just as important as physical health, writes Sarah DeVries. FULL STORY

AMLO vows to quit 

The president issued a challenge to his detractors: he will resign if 100,000 people protest against him and polls show he has lost support. FULL STORY

Former PAN leader declares president is a megalomaniac 

Ricardo Anaya, who ran against President López Obrador in 2018, has ended a long silence with a scathing rebuke of the latter's performance. FULL STORY

Residents fined for filling Oaxaca city potholes

Citizens who took it upon themselves to fix gaping holes in city streets were fined for not having obtained the proper permits. FULL STORY

Jobs recovery continues but pace slowed in August

Counting both informal and formal sector workers, 8.8 million – 62% of those who lost their positions earlier this year – are back at work. FULL STORY

Covid has shut down 90,000 restaurants and more may follow: Canirac

Restaurants that are currently open have seen their income drop by an average of 60% compared to last year. FULL STORY

Gangster's arrest has not brought relief from violence

Homicides in Guanajuato declined 12.7% in August to 351 compared to 402 in July, but have increased again this month. FULL STORY

Seven ‘anti-monuments:’ reminders of injustice

Mexico City is filled with famous monuments but less known are the 'anti-monuments' that serve as a reminder of a range of injustices. FULL STORY

• Fake companies used to syphon millions from federal programs

• New security force will safeguard mines against cartels

• Blocking access to beaches could net fine of over 1 million pesos

• Coppel to invest 6 billion pesos in 400 new stores

• Mexico’s Renata Zarazúa eliminated in second round of French Open

• ‘Lord Pizza’ surfaces in Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua

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