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ESPERANZA VILLAGE, Cayo,Wednesday, December 10, 2014: The dead body of a popular SantaElena DJ was found off a feeder roadin Esperanza village. On Wednesday, December 10,2014 at around 4:30 p.m. SanIgnacio police were informed of thediscovery of a dead man clad in onlya t-shirt and boxers found off a feederroad in Esperanza Village. Upon arrival, the lifeless body of amale person was seen laying face upwith what appeared to be cut wounds

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on the head with blood covering theface. The male person was on hisknees in a bending position. Closerinspection led police to identify themale person as Samir Fernandez,24, Belizean laborer of a San PedroStreet address in Santa Elena. While processing the scene, policediscovered a short pants, a pair ofblack slippers, and a dark greySamsung watch. The body of Samir Fernandez wastransported to the San IgnacioHospital where it was pronounced

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SHAWVILLE, San Ignacio Town,Cayo, Monday, December 8,2014: Today, over 84, 000 grams ofmarijuana was found in the Shawvillearea in San Ignacio. On Monday, December 8, 2014Special Branch personnel on routinepatrol in the Shawville area of SanIgnacio, came across four “ElQuetzal” crocus sacks in the bushes.The sacks were searched and foundto contain what appeared to be agreen leafy substance consistent with

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December 9, 2014: The Government of Belize,through BELTRAIDE, is pleasedto announce the completion ofthe sale of the island of CayeChapel, on Monday 8 December,2014. Caye Chapel, an island inthe Belize District, consisting of265 acres, was purchased by aleading Mexican luxury hoteldevelopment group. The group, who are owners andoperators of luxury tourismdevelopments in Mexico City,Cancun, and Acapulco, arecurrently working on a detailed

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The Public Utilities Commission hereby notifies the public that it received the submission by Belize Electricity Limitedrequesting Amendment to Electricity Rates on December 8, 2014 in accordance with section 33 (2) of the Electricity(Tariffs, Fees and Charges) Byelaws, SI 145 of 2005 as amended by SI 116 if 2009.

The amendment requested by BEL is a 3.4% reduction in the Mean Electricity Rate (MER) from 43.47 cents per KWh to 42cents per KWh for the period January 2015 to June 2015.

The PUC will review and submit a final draft recommendation no later than December 23, 2014 in accordance to theElectricity (Tariffs, Fees and Charges) Byelaws, SI 145 of 2005 as amended by SI 116 if 2009, section 33 (2) (C) (b) whichstates: within 15 days of the submission of the new forecast for the cost of power, the Commission shall issue a final draft ofthe amendments to the final decision.

Within 10 days of the date of issuance of the final draft of the amendments, the licensee, Belize Electricity Limited andinterested parties may file with the Commission written comments on the proposed amendments in accordance to the SI145. 33 (2) (C) (d).

Within 5 days of the deadline for the filing of comments, the Commission shall issue the amendments, if any, taking intoconsideration the comments filed under 33 (2) (C) (d) of the said SI 145

BEL’s submission can be reviewed at the PUC office No. 41 Gabourel Lane and can also be downloaded from the PUCwebsite with address www.puc.bz. For any comments or queries regarding the notice please contact the PUC at info.puc.bz.

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either given inulin on its own or thenew ingredient, known as IPE, andthen allowed to eat as much as theyliked from a buffet. Those who had been given IPE ateabout 14% less food. In the next part of the study, 49overweight volunteers were eithergiven IPE or inulin in powder formand asked to add 10g (about aspoonful) to their fod every day. After 24 weeks, six of the 24

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The United Belize AdvocacyMovement joints organizationsaround the World in celebratingHuman Rights Day today December10th. The day marks the UnitedNations General Assembly adoptionand proclamation of the UniversalDeclaration of Human Rights in1948 and was first formed in 1950,when the General Assembly invitedall member states and otherorganizations to celebrate. The themefor 2014, "Human Rights 365", itis a reminder that everyone is entitledto basic rights. UniBAM calls on all organization onthis day to continue to express thevalues and principles of human rights,

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to ensure its inclusiveness and impactto quality of life of all citizens as rights

are indivisible and universal. Todayallies and members of the community

joined in an internet- based campaignin sharing that “We are all One! InDignity and Rights!” in recognitionof the lives affected by dignity andrights violation that include 482 rapeshappening between 2000-2009 and1203 murders between 2000-2012. “V iolence and indignitiesexperienced by citizens, especiallywomen, is not a stand-by issue,it requires all citizen to beconcern and be part of thesolution for change,” says CarolynReynolds of the Women’s IssuesNetwork. Belize remains strong in its humanrights commitments through its invest-ment in education and health. Wehave an opportunity to raise the barin 2015 to advance rights concernsthat support all citizens.

HelpAge Belize in collaborationwith its partner agencies joins therest of the World and Af filiateMembers of HelpAge International incelebrating World Human Rights Day,December 10th, 2014. HelpAge International is markingthe occasion with a renewed callfor governments to challenge the widerange of human rights violationsexperienced every day by many olderwomen and men. “Discrimination against menand women on account oftheir older age is one of the lastremaining forms of prejudice to betackled on a global basis,” saidToby Porter, Chief Executive at

HelpAge Belize Celebrates Human Rights DayHelpAge Belize Celebrates Human Rights DayHelpAge Belize Celebrates Human Rights DayHelpAge Belize Celebrates Human Rights DayHelpAge Belize Celebrates Human Rights DayHelpAge International. “This has tochange and a new UN conventionon the rights of older people isthe way to challenge agediscrimination.” “International human rightsconventions prohibit and makediscrimination on the basis ofrace, sex, disability, migrantworker status and being achild, both morally and legallyunacceptable. The same cannotbe said for discrimination on thebasis of older age,” he said. “Agediscrimination must stop.” “Existing human rightsstandards and mechanisms havefailed to protect people’s rights in

older age and a new UNconvention on the rights of olderpeople is necessary to rectifythis,” said Bridget Sleap, SeniorRights Policy Adviser at HelpAgeInternational. Older people have the right toprotection from all forms of violenceand abuse as well as from all forms ofdiscrimination. However, the humanrights obligation on governments toprotect people from elder abuse is notexplicitly articulated in existinginternational human rights law. A

patchwork of national legislation,policies, strategies and plans thatdiffer from country to countryundermines the universality of humanrights and every woman and man'sright to freedom from violence andabuse throughout every stage of theirlives. For this reason, the adoption ofsuch universal standards within a newUN convention on the rights ofolder people would provide everygovernment with guidance on how toimprove their domestic legislation andpractice, including around elderabuse, so that it is in line withinternational human rights standards.


By: Vickie Courtney"There is therefore now nocondemnation for those whoare in Christ Jesus." Romans 8:1(ESV) It happened suddenly and withoutwarning. One minute I was sitting in a booth,laughing over a cup of coffee with myyoungest son on his college campus(which just so happens to be myalma mater). The next minute, I'mdriving away from my old collegestomping grounds when the mere sightof a corner drugstore triggers apainful reminder of my past. It just so happened to be the samecorner drugstore that one of myroommates and I ducked into late onenight under a cloak of darkness topurchase a pregnancy test. She waslate and had assumed the worst. Itturned out it was negative, but itjust as easily could have been mepurchasing the test. In fact, at age 17 it had been me,which is what triggered my suddenfeelings of shame that day. Backthen, I was the one taking apregnancy test, only my results werepositive. This, in turn, led to mydecision to terminate the pregnancy.I've spoken openly about this partof my past and have been walkingin victory for many years, but everyso often, the feelings of shame stillcome. And that's what shame does. Itshows up uninvited to steal your joyand accuse your soul. Dictionary.com defines shame as" the painful feeling arisingfrom the consciousness ofsomething dishonorable,improper, ridiculous, etc., done byoneself or another." We avoid talking about shamebecause it is messy. We see the earliest account ofshame in the immediate aftermath ofAdam and Eve's sin in the garden(Genesis 3). Prior to their sin,Scripture tells us they were bothnaked and unashamed. One chapterlater they are sewing fig leavestogether and playing a game ofhide-and-seek with God. With that oneforbidden bite came our first bittertaste of shame. Like Adam and Eve, our human

instinct is to hide our shame. Weattempt to cover it with modern-dayfig leaves, ranging from addictions tobreakneck busyness. We bury ourshame beneath perfectionism, gooddeeds, and yes, even ministry service.Been there. Done that. Some people are more prone toexperiencing feelings of shame, whileothers seem better equipped to avoidits sting with a healthy understandingof guilt and grace. Those who grewup in households where shame was amainstay of the family diet will oftenturn around and serve it in theirown families, passing it down fromgeneration to generation. Shame is not the same as guilt. Guiltsays, "What you did was bad."Shame says, "What you did wasbad, so therefore, you are a badperson." Shame is not the same as regret.Regret says, "If I could go back anddo things differently, I'd do this... or that." Shame says, "I'll neverget it right. I'm a failure." Shame is not the same asembarrassment. Embarrassmentsays, "Everyone experiencesembarrassing moments." Shamesays, "Yet another reminder thatI'm a loser, and nothing willchange that fact." Guilt is always connected tobehavior, while shame is alwaysconnected to identity. While guiltdraws us toward God, shame sendsus away from God. We can't completely abolishpainful reminders of shame that showup uninvited on the doorsteps of oursouls, but we can refuse to answerthe door. And that's exactly what I did thatday driving past the drugstore whenthe old shame tapes began to play. Ihit the "eject" button and boldlydeclared out loud today's key verse,"There is therefore now nocondemnation for those who arein Christ Jesus." Over and over, Iproclaimed it until, once again, Ibelieved it. I showed shame the door.And you can, too. Heavenly Father, when feelings ofshame pay me an unexpected visit,help me immediately usher them outby declaring Your unfailing love andforgiveness. In Jesus' Name, Amen.

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Written by: Mary WhelchelContributed by: Janice Swift Have you ever asked someone togive you an honest criticism? A verypositive action on your part is tosolicit criticism when appropriate.Ask for it, if you please. A sign ofmaturity is recognizing you don'tknow it all and you're open to learnmore and to change, and you want toimprove. Have you ever asked yourboss for some honest feedback? Haveyou ever said, "I realize I need toimprove in this area. Can you giveme some good pointers on how todo that?" Soliciting appropriate criticism saysa lot about you, and the response youreceive is generally given in a positiveway, much more palatable thanunsolicited criticism. Instead of acriticism, it becomes a "critique."There's a perceived difference in acriticism and a critique. Criticismshave the feeling of finding fault,pointing fingers, condemnation.Critiques have a much more positivefeeling; they are like a review or

analysis for the purpose of helping. I encourage you, whenappropriate, to ask your boss for acritique of your work. Ask your matefor a critique of your relationship. Askyour children for a critique of yourparenting skills! That may appear alittle scary, but it could produce somevery encouraging and enlighteningconversations. Remember that some people justdon't know how to give criticism well.They may be well-intentioned, but theform it comes in can be difficult tohandle. Don't let that keep you fromaccepting valid criticism. Separate theform from the content. Look behindpoor delivery for good motives, andyou may discover some verymeaningful information to help you. Proverbs 19:20 says "Listen toadvice and accept instructions,and in the end you will be wise."We are the winners when we learnto solicit and accept the right kind ofcriticism, while at the same timerefusing to dwell on the unfair andcondemning ones.

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REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST(ENGINEERING CONSULTANT/PROJECT ENGINEER)

Country: Belize

Project Name: Belmopan Sewerage Expansion Project

Sector: Water and Sanitation

Loan Contract No. : GRT/FM-12724-RG (RG-X1011)

Project No.: 140811131395

Deadline: 22nd December 2014

The Government of Belize and Belize Water Services Limited (BWSL) has

received financing from the Inter-American Development Bank (“IDB) and the

Global Environment Facility for a program to support economic development

and improve the quality of life for the residents in Belmopan through

environmental improvements. Specifically, the project seeks to upgrade the

existing sewerage system in order to meet current and future wastewater

treatment demands. As the Executing Agency, BWS will apply part of the

proceeds from the agreements for payments under the project, Belmopan

Sewerage Expansion Project, for the recruitment of a Project Engineer as

summarized below.

POSITION

Engineering

Consultant

OBJECTIVES

1. Upgrade the existing

sewerage system in order to

meet current and future

wastewater treatment

demands.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1. Bachelor degree in Civil

Engineering, Sanitation

Engineering, Water &

Wastewater Engineering

or a related engineering

f ield

2. Minimum of 5

years demonstrated expe-

rience in earthworks/

construction supervision

and at least 2 years in

infrastructure project

management.

3. Excellent English

writing and oral

communication skills.

Knowledge of AutoCAD,

MS Project and Spanish

would be an asset.

BWSL now invites eligible individual consultants to indicate their interest in

providing the services. Interested consultants must provide information

demonstrating that they are available and have the required qualifications and

relevant experience to perform the services (curriculum vitae which include a

description of similar assignments, experience in similar conditions, availability of

appropriate skills, etc.).

Consultants will be selected in accordance with the procedures set out in the

Inter-American Development Bank: Policies for the Selection and Contracting of

Consultants financed by the Inter-American Development Bank (GN-2350-9) and

is open to all eligible bidders as defined in the policies.

Interested consultants may obtain further information at the address below

during office hours 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday to Friday.

Expressions of interest must be delivered via direct mail or e-mail at the address

indicated below by 4:30 pm on Monday December 22th,2014. Expressions of

interest must clearly indicate “Engineering Consultant” for Belmopan Sewer-

age Expansion Project”.

Project Manager

Project Management Unit

Integrated Water and Sanitation Programme for the Placencia Peninsula

Belize Water Services Limited

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Tel.: 011-501-222-4757 ext. 1106

Fax: 501-222-4759

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REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST(CONSULTING SERVICE)

Country: Belize

Project Name: Integrated Water and Sanitation Programme for the

Placencia Peninsula

Loan Contract No. : 2486/OC-BL

Project No.: BL-L1015

Deadline: 22nd December 2014

The Government of Belize and Belize Water Services Limited (BWSL) have

received financing from the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) and the

Global Environment Facility and have entered into agreements for a program

to support economic development and improve the quality of life of the

residents in the Placencia Peninsula through environmental improvements.

Specifically, the Project seeks to increase access to wastewater treatment

through the development of a new sewerage collection and treatment system

in the Placencia Peninsula. As the Executing Agency, BWSL intends to apply part

of the proceeds to payments under the project, Integrated Water and Sanitation

Programme for the Placencia Peninsula, for the recruitment of a Technical

Specialist as summarized below.

BWSL now invites eligible individual consultants to indicate their interest in

providing the services. Interested consultants must provide information

establishing that they are available and qualified to perform the services

(curriculum vitae which include a description of similar assignments, experience in

similar conditions, availability of appropriate skills, etc.).

Consultants will be selected in accordance with the procedures set out in the

Inter-American Development Bank: Policies for the Selection and Contracting of

Consultants financed by the Inter-American Development Bank (GN-2350-9) and is

open to all eligible bidders as defined in the policies.

Interested consultants may obtain further information at the address below during

office hours 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday to Friday.

Expressions of interest must be delivered via direct mail or e-mail at the address

indicated below by 4:30 pm on Monday December 22nd, 2014. Submittals must

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and Sanitation Programme for the Placencia Peninsula.”

Project Manager

Project Management Unit

Integrated Water and Sanitation Programme for the Placencia Peninsula

Belize Water Services Limited

#7 Central American Blvd.

Belize City, Belize

Tel.: 011-501-222-4757 ext. 1106

Fax: 501-222-4759

Email: [email protected]

POSITION

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OBJECTIVES

1. Provide technical ser-

vices for the Project Manage-

ment Unit,

2. Monitor the design and

construction of a water and

wastewater system

3. Collect and analyze

samples for a baseline wa-

ter quality in Placencia.

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The Principal /President has oversight for the academic and administrative affairs of the College(high school and junior college sections). He or she has the ultimate responsibility forgeneral administration, the relationship between the school and its public, and overseeing theimplementation of the policies and programs of the school in cooperation with the Board ofGovernors and Ministry of Education. He or she reports to the Sacred Heart College Board ofGovernors and is an ex-officio member of the Board.

SHC is a Catholic institution and as such its academic and administrative practices are molded byCatholic traditions.

The Principal/Chief Administrative Of ficer will be a person who:· Is familiar with and supportive of the mission of Sacred Heart College;· Is capable of working as part of the College’s senior management team which includes the Dean of the Junior College and the Associate Principal of the High School;· Is accessible and consultative when making decisions;· Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills;· Has the ability to articulate effectively the school’s mission to the College community, alumni and to the public-at-large; and· Possesses leadership and management skills.

Education and Experience: Applicants should have a Master’s Degree in EducationalAdministration (or related field) from an accredited institution, a full license to teach at thesecondary level, and a minimum of five years experience in teaching or administration in the Belizeaneducational system. Fluency in Spanish will be an asset. Application packages should include acurrent resume, three named referees with contact details, and copies of all diplomas, certificates,and teacher’s license.Remuneration: In accordance with salary scales approved by the Ministry of Education.

Application Deadline: December 31, 2014

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Signs and symptoms The symptoms of diphtheria usuallybegin two to seven days afterinfection. Symptoms of diphtheriainclude fever of 38 °C (100.4 °F) orabove, chills, fatigue, bluish skincoloration (cyanosis), sore throat,hoarseness, cough, headache,

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stained nasal discharge andlymphadenopathy. Symptoms canalso include cardiac arrhythmias,myocarditis, and cranial andperipheral nerve palsies.

Diphtheritic croup Laryngeal diphtheria can lead to acharacteristic swollen neck andthroat, or "bull neck" . The swollenthroat is often accompanied by aserious respiratory condition,characterized by a brassy or"barking" cough, stridor,hoarseness, and difficulty breathing,and historically referred to variouslyas "diphtheritic croup", "truecroup", or sometimes simply as"croup". Diphtheritic croup isextremely rare in countries wherediphtheria vaccination is customary.As a result, the term "croup"nowadays most often refers to anunrelated viral illness that producessimilar but milder respiratorysymptoms.

Mechanism Diphtheria toxin is produced by C.diphtheriae only when infected witha bacteriophage that integrates thetoxin-encoding genetic elements into

the bacteria. Diphtheria toxin is a single, 60kDamolecular weight protein composed

of two peptide chains, fragment Aand fragment B, held together by adisulfide bond. Fragment B is arecognition subunit that gains the toxinentry into the host cell by binding tothe EGF-like domain of heparin-binding EGF-like growth factor (HB-EGF) on the cell surface. Thissignals the cell to internalize thetoxin within an endosome viareceptor-mediated endocytosis.Inside the endosome, the toxin is splitby a trypsin-like protease into itsindividual A and B fragments. Theacidity of the endosome causesfragment B to create pores in theendosome membrane, therebycatalyzing the release of fragment Ainto the cell's cytoplasm. Fragment A inhibits the synthesis ofnew proteins in the affected cell.It does this by catalyzing ADP-ribosylation of elongation factorEF-2—a protein that is essential tothe translation step of proteinsynthesis. This ADP-ribosylationinvolves the transfer of an ADP-ribose from NAD+ to a diphthamide(a modified histidine) residue within

the EF-2 protein. Since EF-2 isneeded for the moving of tRNAfrom the A-site to the P-site of theribosome during protein translation,ADP-ribosylation of EF-2 preventsprotein synthesis. ADP-ribosylation of EF-2 isreversed by giving high doses ofnicotinamide (a form of vitamin B3),since this is one of the reaction'send-products, and high amounts willdrive the reaction in the opposite di-rection.

Diagnosis The current definition of diphtheriaused by the Centers for DiseaseControl and Prevention (CDC) isbased on both laboratory and clinicalcriteria.

Laboratory criteria Isolation of Corynebacteriumdiphtheriae from a gram stain or throatculture from a clinical specimen, orHistopathologic diagnosis ofdiphtheria by a stain called "Albert'sStain".

Clinical criteria Upper respiratory tract illness withsore throatLow-grade fever (>102 °F (39 °C)is rare) An adherent, dense, greypseudomembrane covering theposterior aspect of the pharynx. Insevere cases, it can extend to coverthe entire tracheobronchial tree.Case classification Probable: a clinically compatiblecase that is not laboratory-confirmedand is not epidemiologically linked toa laboratory-confirmed case Confirmed: a clinically compatiblecase that is either laboratory-confirmed or epidemiologically linkedto a laboratory-confirmed case Empirical treatment should


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The second symposium on FindingHealthy / Safe Foods in the CayoDistrict will be held Saturday 13th

December at the Maya MountainLodge’s conference facility. TheNovember symposium focused onsafe market produce. This month thefocus is on processed boxed andcanned foods as well as concernsabout GMO. The January one willbe on finding safe animal products. Allsymposiums follow the agenda pat-tern of Market place, consultation,and learning exchange. The symposium will run from 12-4pm with the following schedule: 12-2pm Market place where youcan connect and buy fromproviders of healthy foods. 2-3 pm Consultations on the resultsfrom the last symposium

Avoiding Poisons In Your Cayo Food 3-4 pm Presentation followed by“learning exchange” by participants ondangers of processed foods. Lunches can be optionallypurchased on site. There will be a $5adult / $3 student cover charge The event will occur at ¾ mile CristoRey Road. Many people are pleased that theycan now purchase pesticide freeproduce on Saturdays at the market.This is the only way that one can besure of the safety of their produceexcept to grow your own on buy froma trusted farmer friend. We are verygrateful to the San Antonio CayoOrganic Farmers Association for theirefforts to provide safe food for thepublic. The Maya Mountain LearningExchange is the host of this series on

Wellness which is an ongoingevent on the second Saturday ofeach month. There are other seriesincluding a new one on NaturalHealing which will start in January onthe last Saturday of each month. The concept of “LearningExchange” respects the ability of theparticipants to contribute to theprocess of learning. The symposiumswill often have a presenter who willinitiate an exploration of a subject.Time will be allowed for those presentto contribute to the learning in thegroup. This style is very different fromthe common academic “expert”modality which is often seen intraining programs and schools. Thisform is a powerful tool for releasingthe talents and resources we have inany community.


ARIES:Mar ch 22 to April 20

A big workout or a majorhouse-cleaning is in order onMonday. You’ll not only feel betterabout yourself and your surroundings,but you’ll be able to clear your head,too. Then, something’s urgent aroundTuesday and Wednesday; could it bein the love department? Making thefirst move wouldn’t hurt. Whileyou’ve certainly got your ownconcerns from Thursday through theweekend, making the world brighterfor those around you (your boss, arelative, a friend, even a randomstranger) reflects a very lovelycosmic light back on you. Luckynumbers: 05, 18, 25 .

TAURUS: April 21 to May 21

Take someone out to lunch onMonday — or have them over andmake it for them. Keep it agenda-freeand just talk; building bonds goesgreat now. You know you’re rightaround Tuesday and Wednesday,but getting adamant about it isn’tnecessarily the way to sway people.Listen to their side (no, really!), andbe ready to understand that theremight be something to it. Commonground can be found. The rest of theweek’s ripe for shaking things up,especially in your love life. Surprisesomeone, and surprise yourself, too.Lucky numbers: 39, 46, 55.

GEMINI: May 22 to June 21

On Monday, you’re not as sociala creature as you usually are, andnesting at home might sound betterthan anything. Heed that naturalinstinct. You’re ready to make thingshappen again around Tuesday andWednesday, when the process ofgoing from a concept to reality issmoothed by the stars. Getting peopleto agree with you is favored now, too,so make plans while you can. FromThursday through most of Saturday,those connections aren’t as easy; youmight even have to explain yourself alot. The last of the weekend looks tobe full of good feelings and the chanceof romance! Lucky numbers: 79,83, 97.

CANCERJune 21 to July 21

If you have time off on Monday,make the most of it; if you don’t,consider taking some. Your energy’s sogood … why waste it on work? AroundTuesday and Wednesday, you mightleave that shell of yours so far behindthat it’s a little outrageous. Kudos to youfor putting yourself out there, but do alsogive a tiny bit of thought to what thismight mean down the road. Those whothink you’re hopelessly at the mercy ofyour emotions might be surprised by

Your Weekly Horoscope and Lucky Numbersyour objective standpoint andanalytical abilities during the restof the week. It’s a great time for areality check. Lucky numbers: 59,64, 70.

LEO:July 24 to August 21

Take it easy on Monday and giveyourself time to think. Finding thesource of your emotions is importantnow, whether they’re negative orpositive. Then, around Tuesday andWednesday, your inhibitions mightjust go out the window, and it just mightbe a marvelous thing. Why not do whatyou feel, say what you mean and makethe most of life? You’re hot now!This ought to be out of your system byThursday, and the rest of the weeklooks low-key. You’re working thingsthrough, professionally or personally, oreven both. Good for you. Luckynumbers: 21, 33, 49.

VIRGO:August 22 to September 21

Getting organized for the week tocome is a fine idea on Monday, butgetting together with someone you careabout would be even better. At least givea call and have a chat. Then, if you feellike you’re at a disadvantage aroundTuesday and Wednesday, don’t freezeup or get outraged. How can youreshape your role in a positive way?Sort it out — and get on it. Anything’spossible with the great energy you’vegot from Thursday through most ofSaturday. Snap things into place withease. If you can’t decide on Sunday,don’t push yourself. Lucky numbers:08, 13, 29.

LIBRA:September 22 to October 23

Whatever big ambitions you havefor Monday are likely to be foiled.Your mission: Make the best of it.Around Tuesday and Wednesday,taking action is much more favored,and others look to you to take thelead, whether in your professional orpersonal life. For best results, add anunusual element. Give it flair!Socializing’s favored from Thursdaythrough the remainder of the week,as is sorting out an interpersonalissue. With your charm, diplomacyand ability to unearth the bestin people, you may end up greatfriends with somebody you neverthought of as a buddy. Luckynumbers: 37, 42, 51.

SCORPIO:October 24 to November 21

Combining the emotional with theintellectual on Monday — lettingyourself go after thinking it through —allows you to see a new angle. AroundTuesday and Wednesday, it’stempting to let your reaction spill out,but a certain situation demands

restraint. Life could be stressful now,so plan to handle it calmly instead ofletting it get to you. Then, if you don’thave your agenda out in the openduring the rest of the week, whywould you expect that anyone elsewould? Consider leveling withsomeone important in your life. Theresults might surprise you. Luckynumbers: 03, 45, 62.

SAGITTARIUS:November 22 to December 21

Let your mood dictate your dayon Monday as much as possible.You’re happiest and you get the mostdone when you have a flexible agenda.It looks like a distinct advantage maybe coming your way around Tuesdayand Wednesday — a lucky break, abonus or an upgrade. Knowing you,you’ll be generous, too, keeping thegood vibes going. But beware: Ifyou can’t be bothered with thedetails from Thursday throughmost of Saturday, the details will likelybecome a bother to you. Time withfriends, new or old, is favored onSunday. How about brunch? Luckynumbers: 69, 81, 99 .

CAPRICORN:December 22 to January 20

Wherever you are, you might wishyou were someplace else onMonday. It’s just one of those days;breathe deeply and hold on. News istraveling about your ability to getthings done, and around Tuesdayand Wednesday, there’s a chance ofgetting overloaded. Know when tosay no — or to ask the requestor totake on something in return. Over thenext few days, though, you’re pretty

much unstoppable, and it’s anexcellent time to turn that sharp mind(and that solid-gold heart) toward thefuture. What is it you want to do next?Sunday’s ideal for taking the first step.Lucky numbers: 58, 75, 89.

AQUARIUS:January 20 to February 18

Stick to the plan on Monday.Your emotions may seem verycompelling, but it’s unlikely you’ll stillfeel this way in the long term. In fact,as soon as Tuesday and Wednesdayhit, you’ll be able to separate out yourreaction from reality, and from thereit’s easy to make a discovery and evenimprove a relationship. And if you’reinterested in relating to people (ormaybe a certain someone) on adeeper level, the rest of the weekoffers opportunities galore. Skip thechitchat and get down to the real dealby asking serious questions andsharing powerful emotions. Luckynumbers: 53, 71, 87.

PISCES:February 20 to March 21

Monday’s a fun day, so if you havesome time off, make the most of it.Making an overture of the romanticvariety is favored now, too — luckyyou! Keep your nose out of otherpeople’s business around Tuesdayand Wednesday, or at least keep youropinion of it to yourself. Furtherdevelopments will have you glad youdidn’t chime in. It’s your own affairs— maybe with a friend or partner —that are first and foremost duringthe remainder of the week. You’reusually so charitable, but right nowyou’re more critical, which can bevery useful in making improvements.Lucky numbers: 77, 86, 93.

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Brazil 'Serial Killer' das GracasAlleges 42 Deaths In A Decade Brazilian police have arrested a manwho has confessed to the killing of 42people over the last decade in the cityof Rio de Janeiro. Police say they arrested SailsonJose das Gracas on Wednesday,shortly after he stabbed a woman todeath in a city suburb. He then confessed to killing another37 women, three men and atwo-year-old girl. The police are searching for allegedvictims and say they have found four. In a police interview broadcast onBrazil's TV Globo, the man said hewould go out hunting, and he killedfor the adrenaline. He told police that if he was everreleased from prison he would killagain.

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Notice is hereby be given thatunder the Intoxicating LiquorLicense Ordinance Chapter 150 ofthe Laws of Belize, RevisedEdition 2000, DONG CHENGFENG AND ZHI QUANFENG is applying for aRESTAURANT liquor licensefor the year 2015 to operateSun Light Restaurant locatedon Bullet Tree Road, San Ignaciio,Cayo.

Notice is hereby be given that underthe Intoxicating Liquor LicenseOrdinance Chapter 150 ofthe Laws of Belize, RevisedEdition 2000, DANIELMONTGOMER Y is applying fora RESTAURANT liquor license forthe year 2015 to operate Roadhouse located in Bullet Tree Falls,Cayo District.

Notice is hereby be given that underthe Intoxicating Liquor LicenseOrdinance Chapter 150 of theLaws of Belize, Revised Edition2000, EMIT A MARTINEZ isapplying for a PUBLICANSPECIAL liquor license for the year2015 to operate Pride ofMopan located Bullet Tree, CayoDistrict.

Notice is hereby be given that underthe Intoxicating Liquor LicenseOrdinance Chapter 150 of theLaws of Belize, Revised Edition2000, MICHAEL SHAUNPOPPER is applying for aRESTAURANT liquor license forthe year 2015 to operate Jalapenoslocated on Benque Viejo Road, SanIgnacio, Cayo District.

Notice is hereby be given that underthe Intoxicating Liquor LicenseOrdinance Chapter 150 of the Lawsof Belize, Revised Edition2000, XI MAO SU is applying fora CONVENIENCE liquor licensefor the year 2015 to operate SueSupermarket located on 17thStreet, San Ignacio, CayoDistrict.

Notice is hereby be given that underthe Intoxicating Liquor LicenseOrdinance Chapter 150 of the Lawsof Belize, Revised Edition 2000,ELVIRA SEGURA is applying fora SHOP liquor license for the year2015 to operate Segura’s Grocerylocated in Georgeville Village, CayoDistrict.

Notice is hereby be given thatunder the Intoxicating Liquor LicenseOrdinance Chapter 150 of theLaws of Belize, Revised Edition2000, BING HUI ZHU is applyingfor a CONVENIENCE liquorlicense for the year 2015 tooperate New Yeng Supermarketlocated on 4th Street, San Ignacio,Cayo District.

Notice is hereby be given thatunder the Intoxicating Liquor LicenseOrdinance Chapter 150 of the Lawsof Belize, Revised Edition2000, XIANG RONG CHENis applying for a CONVENIENCEliquor license for the year 2015to operate Kenny’s Store locatedon Flamingo Ave, San Ignacio, CayoDistrict.

Notice is hereby be given that underthe Intoxicating Liquor LicenseOrdinance Chapter 150 of the Lawsof Belize, Revised Edition2000, DA HUAN CHEN isapplying for a CONVENIENCEliquor license for the year 2015 tooperate Highway Supermarketlocated on George Price Highway,Santa Elena, Cayo District.

Notice is hereby be given that underthe Intoxicating Liquor LicenseOrdinance Chapter 150 of the Lawsof Belize, Revised Edition2000, WEI FEN CHEN is applyingfor a CONVENIENCE liquorlicense for the year 2015 to operateB2 Shop located on Santa MariaStreet, Santa Elena, CayoDistrict.

Notice is hereby be given that underthe Intoxicating Liquor LicenseOrdinance Chapter 150 of the Lawsof Belize, Revised Edition2000, EDUGIVES RIVERA isapplying for a PUBLICANSPECIAL liquor license for the year2015 to operate El Rey Bar locatedin the Billy White Village,Cayo District.

Notice is hereby be given that underthe Intoxicating Liquor LicenseOrdinance Chapter 150 of the Lawsof Belize, Revised Edition2000, TOM GALLAGHER isapplying for a CONVENIENCEliquor license for the year 2015 tooperate Moon Racer Farm Lodg-ing & Tours located 9 miles, Moun-tain Pine Ridge Area CayoDistrict.

Notice is hereby be given that underthe Intoxicating Liquor LicenseOrdinance Chapter 150 of the Lawsof Belize, Revised Edition2000, XU DONG DING isapplying for a RESTAURANTliquor license for the year 2015 tooperate Highway Restaurantlocated on George Price Highway,Santa Elena, Cayo District.

Notice is hereby be given that underthe Intoxicating Liquor LicenseOrdinance Chapter 150 of the Lawsof Belize, Revised Edition2000, XIAO HONG HE isapplying for a PUBLICANSPECIAL liquor license for the year2015 to operate Little RedGrocery located on BishopMartin St. Santa Elena, CayoDistrict.

Notice is hereby be given that underthe Intoxicating Liquor LicenseOrdinance Chapter 150 of the Lawsof Belize, Revised Edition2000, MELISS CASTILLO ANDIAN LIZARRAGA is applying fora RESTAURANT liquor license forthe year 2015 to operate Fuego Barand Grill located Savannah Area,San Ignacio, Cayo District.

Notice is hereby be given that underthe Intoxicating Liquor LicenseOrdinance Chapter 150 of the Lawsof Belize, Revised Edition2000, CESAR AND JUDITHPULIDO is applying for aRESTAURANT liquor license forthe year 2015 to operate Caobalocated on Joseph Andrews Drive,San Ignacio, Cayo District.

Notice is hereby be given that underthe Intoxicating Liquor LicenseOrdinance Chapter 150 of the Lawsof Belize, Revised Edition2000, SHARON ORELLANO isapplying for a RESTAURANTliquor license for the year 2015 tooperate Mom’s Back Yard locatedin Savannah Areat, San Ignacio, CayoDistrict.

Notice is hereby be given that underthe Intoxicating Liquor LicenseOrdinance Chapter 150 of theLaws of Belize, Revised Edition2000, SELVYN JONES isapplying for a MAL T & CIDERliquor license for the year 2015 tooperate P & S Liquor Shoplocated oGeorgeville Village, CayoDistrict.

Notice is hereby be given that underthe Intoxicating Liquor LicenseOrdinance Chapter 150 of the Lawsof Belize, Revised Edition2000, TERESITA ROSALES isapplying for a MALT AND CIDERiquor license for the year 2015 tooperate Therese Tulipan Barlocated in Cristo Rey Village, CayoDistrict.

Notice is hereby be given that underthe Intoxicating Liquor LicenseOrdinance Chapter 150 of the Lawsof Belize, Revised Edition2000, MICHAEL CANTO isapplying for a PUBLICANSPECIAL iquor license for the year2015 to operate Kinich Ahaulocated in San Antonio Village, CayoDistrict.

Notice is hereby be given that underthe Intoxicating Liquor LicenseOrdinance Chapter 150 of the Lawsof Belize, Revised Edition2000, TIMOTHY BUDD isapplying for a RESTAURANTiquor license for the year 2015 tooperate La Primavera ObservationStation located on Mile 1.5Old San Francisco Road, CayoDistrict.

Notice is hereby be given that underthe Intoxicating Liquor LicenseOrdinance Chapter 150 of the Lawsof Belize, Revised Edition2000, HOWARD OLDHAM isapplying for a MALT AND CIDERiquor license for the year 2015 tooperate Hot Mama’s located onMile 50 George Price Highway, CayoDistrict.

Notice is hereby be given that underthe Intoxicating Liquor LicenseOrdinance Chapter 150 of the Lawsof Belize, Revised Edition2000, THELMA BRADLEY isapplying for a PUBLICANSPECIAL iquor license for the year2015 to operate Roof Top Barlocated in Benque Viejo Del Carmen,Cayo District.

Notice is hereby be given that underthe Intoxicating Liquor LicenseOrdinance Chapter 150 of the Lawsof Belize, Revised Edition 2000,FELIPE PAZ/MAR VINALBENOis applying for a PUBLICANSPECIAL liquor license for the year2015 to operate La Pasadita Barlocated in Buena Vista Village, CayoDistrict.

Continued From Page 10generally be started in a patient inwhom suspicion of diphtheria ishigh.

Prevention Quinvaxem is a widelyadministered pentavalent vaccine,which is a combination of fivevaccines in one that protect infantilechildren from Diphtheria, among othercommon child diseases.

Treatment The disease may remain

manageable, but in more severe cases,lymph nodes in the neck mayswell, and breathing and swallowingwill be more difficult. People inthis stage should seek immediatemedical attention, as obstruction inthe throat may require intubationor a tracheotomy. Abnormal cardiacrhythms can occur early in the courseof the illness or weeks later, andcan lead to heart failure. Diphtheriacan also cause paralysis in theeye, neck, throat, or respiratorymuscles.Patients with severe cases willbe put in a hospital intensive care

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unit and be given a diphtheriaantitoxin. Since antitoxin does notneutralize toxin that is already boundto tissues, delaying its administrationis associated with an increase inmortality risk. Therefore, the decisionto administer diphtheria antitoxinis based on clinical diagnosis,and should not await laboratoryconfirmation. Antibiotics have not beendemonstrated to affect healing oflocal infection in diphtheria patientstreated with antitoxin. Antibiotics areused in patients or carriers to

eradicate C. diphtheriae and preventits transmission to others. In cases that progress beyond athroat infection, diphtheria toxinspreads through the blood and canlead to potentially life-threateningcomplications that affect other organs,such as the heart and kidneys. Thetoxin can cause damage to the heartthat affects its ability to pump bloodor the kidneys' ability to clear wastes.It can also cause nerve damage,eventually leading to paralysis. About40% to 50% of those left untreatedcan die.


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1. The Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Civil Aviation, in conjunction with the Belize Archives and Records Service, willbe renovating and expanding theexisting Archives and Records Service office facilities located at 26/28 Unity Boulevard, Belmopan, Belize.

2. The Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Civil Aviation, and the Belize Archives and Records Service,are inviting proposals to provide constructionservices for the: Renovation andExpansion at the Belize Archives and Records Service Building in Belmopan.

The scope of works will include:

a) Break in of slab and walls to allow for constructionof new staircase at ground floor level.b) New dry wall construction at ground floor for enclosing of the research area.c) Metal support and walls for new lift to be built on ground floor.d) New walls, roofing system, and proposed finishes for the completion of first floor level.e) Provide and install proposed mechanical, electricaland plumbing at first floor level.f) Carry out all other necessary works to complete project as per design.

3. The proposal shall bereviewedand evaluated based oncompletenessandcompliance ofthe quotation with theminimumspecificationsrequired.4. The Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Civil Aviation, and the Belize Archives and Records Service, arenotboundtoacceptanyquotationnor

awardacontract,nor be responsiblefor anycosts associated with the preparation and submission of a quotation, regardlessof theoutcomeor themannerofconductingtheselectionprocess.

5. The bid proposal shall be valid for 3 months from date of submission.

6. Interested Eligible Bidders may obtain further information from the Director of the Belize Archives and Records Service, 26/28 Unity Blvd.,Belmopan. Tel: (501)-822-2247. Fax: (501)-227-4031.Email: [email protected].

7. Qualifications requirements include:

a) The contractor should have specialization and experience in supervision of construction projects and provision of related quality assurance andquality control services.

b) The contractor should be registered with Government of Belize and should have at least five (5) years of experience in undertaking work relatedto the requirements (construction/rehabilitation projects).

c) The contractor should have knowledge of international standards for safety and security at the work site.

d) The contractor should have good knowledge of reinforced cement concrete, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, Information CommunicationTechnology, heating / ventilation / air-conditioning for large scale construction projects.

e) The contractor should have demonstrated ability to read, understand and interpret construction documents such as technical drawings, workplan, specification, and generally engineering data in English.

f) The contractor should maintain a high level of confidentiality.

8. A complete set of Bidding Documents on Compact Disk can be requested free of cost by interested bidders from the contact person at the addressbelow.

9. Bids must be delivered to the address below at or before January 12th, 2015 at 2:00 PM.Late bids will be rejected. Bids will be opened in thepresence of the Bidders or their representatives who choose to be present at address below on the January 12th 2015 at 3P.M.

10.A site visit will be held at the BARS in Belmopan 5th January 2015. 9:00 A.M.

11. All bids shall be accompanied by a “Bid Security” of BZ$10,000.00.

12.The address referred to above is:Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Civil AviationAttn: Mr. Carroll D. Azueta, Fianance Officer106 South StreetP.O. Box 325Belize City, BelizeTel: (501)-227-2801/02Fax:(501)-227-2810Email: [email protected]

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