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Explore the Nature of the Riviera Maya at the Region's Echo-archeological Parks
Explore the Nature of the Riviera Maya at the Region's Echo-archeological Parks Playa del Carmen, Mexico ? A region filled with distinct ecosystems rich in wildlife, flora and fauna, the Riviera Maya has been graced with a natural diversity second to none. White sand beaches, thriving coral reefs, a network of underground rivers, jungles, savannahs, mangroves and cenotes can be found throughout the Riviera Maya, each offering a different view into the area's ecology.

New Jersey kids going to Everest
Mountain Link Joe and Liz' website New Jersey kids going to Everest 13:48 p.m. EST Mar 9, 2004 Over two thousand school children will head to Everest's summit this spring. Ok, maybe not, but they will be following the progress of two local climbers. Joe Hughes and his partner, Liz Pace, are going to Everest this month and the New Jersey grade-schoolers will follow their every move via downloadable audio dispatches from audible.com. Joe was born and raised just across the river from ExplorersWeb, in New Jersey. As a child he spent more time reading about Sir Edmund Hillary and Jacque Cousteau than playing catch with his classmates.

Northwest Indiana News: nwitimes.com - Features
Big brothers and sisters, ages 2 to 6, can attend a one-hour program that helps them understand what it will be like to have a new baby in the house. Family Affair Sibling Class will be offered at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at St. Margaret Mercy Healthcare Centers, 5454 Hohman Ave. Fee is $5 per family. To register, call (219) 933-2100 or (708) 891-9111. Families create magnets together Animal Face Magnets craft program will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Gibson Woods Nature Preserve, 6201 Parrish Ave. This program will allow participants to create a magnet using their own creative genius. Cost is $1. To register, call (219) 844-3188.

TCPalm: Health & Wellness
"I'm like a completely different person," says Biek, 31, a graphic designer who is 5 foot 7 and now weighs 180 pounds. Two years ago, she weighed more than 320 pounds. Success for Gary Wheeler is as simple as sliding comfortably into a restaurant booth. It is being able to cross his legs and tie his shoes, and the look of disbelief in the eyes of old friends who haven't seen Wheeler since he dropped more than 150 pounds in less than a year. "I can tell they don't recognize me, and that's a good feeling," says the Vero Beach resident, who carries about 300 pounds on his 6-foot-5-inch frame. A year ago, he weighed more than 460 pounds.

Welcome to the Argonaut
VacationFest travel expo arrives at SM Civic Sunday, March 7th BY ROB WASSERMAN The independently-owned TravelStore is hosting the fifth annual VacationFest consumer travel show and sale from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, March 7th, at the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium, located at 1855 Main St. in Santa Monica. The six-hour event is free and open to the public.

Nothing short of hustle
SARASOTA, Fla. -- Life may be grand if you're Ken Griffey Jr., but it isn't so simple. Take spring training, for instance. After three years of career-stalling injuries, Griffey is rarin' to go this spring. When the Reds had a couple intrasquad games last week, he asked manager Dave Miley if he could lead off every inning. You could say that Junior is ready to run through a wall, except he tried that in 1995 and it didn't work out so well for his wrist, which was repaired with seven screws and a four-inch plate.

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A decade ago, Cozumel was home to a tiny fishing village. It was best known by divers and vacationers looking for an alternative to Cancun booming nearby. That sleepy village is long gone. Piers have been added, and cruise ships make more than 1,000 visits every year. Hotels have sprouted, and air service to the island is increasing. Day visitors now are drawn to shopping, beaches and an enthusiastic night life. Bars are often in full swing by early afternoon. But there still are quiet corners of Cozumel -- places to dive, swim and enjoy an island in the sun.