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Siesta

Death Of The Spanish Siesta?

The Huffington Post | James Sunshine | Posted 07.19.2012 | Business
Read More: Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy, European Debt Crisis, Video, Siesta, Spanish-Unemployment-Protests, Spain, Europe, Euro, Spanish Economy, Business News

It is not just Americans who are enjoying less leisure time these days. Spanish workers are also making sacrifices. The siesta, a time-honored afte...

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Summer for Dummies: How to Beat The Heat When You're 50+

Mel Walsh | Posted 07.29.2012 | Fifty
Read More: Clothing, Keeping Cool, Summer Heat, Heat Stroke, Staying Cool, Siesta, Avoiding Heat Stroke, Portable Fan, Hydration, Beating the Heat, Summertime, Fifty News
Mel Walsh

Some days I think I am no smarter than your average roadside weed. That's because every year, come summer, I have to re-learn ways to stay cool and comfy when the temp goes over ninety.

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Are Spain's Long Lunches Under Threat?

AP | By DANIEL WOOLLS | Posted 11.15.2011 | Home
Read More: Spain Long Lunch, Video, Siesta, Spain Lunch, Spain Siesta, Lunch, Spanish Siesta, Spain, Spanish Lunch, Home News

MADRID -- Day after day, Spanish chef Jesus Lopez serves up treats like a steaming stew of red beans with spicy chorizo sausage and bacon chunks. And ...

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The Siesta Phone Call

Bant Breen | Posted 08.03.2011 | Business
Read More: Spanish Culture, Spain, Siesta, Culture, Business News
Bant Breen

Could we ever incorporate an idea like siesta into the US working day? Could we set aside our five-hour energy drinks for a nap instead?

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Spain Holds First-Ever Siesta Contest

Posted 05.25.2011 | World
Read More: Nap, National Association of Friends of the Siesta, Madrid, Sleep, Spain, Siesta, Spain Siesta Contest, World News

MADRID (AP) - Spaniards are snuggling up with pillows and stuffed animals amid the din of a suburban shopping center in what is being billed as the co...

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The Wisdom of Napping for Health and Longevity

Dr. Maoshing Ni | Posted 11.17.2011 | Healthy Living
Read More: Face and Body Rejuvenation, Meditation, Circadian Rhythms, Siesta, Chinese Medicine, Coronary Disease, Power Nap, Whole-Body-Rejuvenation, Live to Be 100, Healthy Living News
Dr. Maoshing Ni

A long-time tradition in Latin countries, a siesta is a great way to jumpstart the second half of your day. Famous nap enthusiasts have included some of the best minds in history.

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