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SAN IGNACIO TOWN, Cayo,Friday, August 8, 2014: Four persons from Santa Elenawere today arrested on a possessionof marijuana charge. The youngest ofthe four pled guilty to the charge. Hewas sent straight to jail on a five year
Espat Takes The Rap
Justin Espat Nelson “Quack” Flores
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sentence along with a ten thousanddollar fine. It was shortly before 10 o’clock onthe morning of Friday, August 8,2014, when a team of policemen,armed with a warrant to search for
RED CREEK, SANTA ELENA,Cayo, Thursday, 14, August, 2014: Three men from Red Creek and afourth from Santa Elena were, thisThursday afternoon, arrested andcharged for the possession of
Four Arrested For Parceling A Pound Of Weed
marijuana when a team of policemensneaked up on them from behind asthey were parceling the merchandiseunder a coconut tree in the back of ayard. Acting upon information received,
Ricky Diego Glenford “Geese” LewisShane Smith Wayne Miraldaat around 2:30 pm this Thursdayafternoon, a team of policemen,comprising elements from SpecialBranch, Crimes Investigation Branchand the Tourism Police Unit sneakedup from behind, along a cement fence,
unto a property located at #213 RedCreek, on the eastern outskirts ofSanta Elena Town, where theysurprised four men assembled undera coconut tree engaged in a suspicious
Fined and Confined
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When one travels across thenation, there is no denying thatunprecedented development in thenation’s infrastructure is happeningeverywhere like never before. The modernization of Belize Cityis unquestionable, Mayor DarrellBradley, with assistance from PrimeMinister Dean Barrow andCentral Government are transformingthe city beyond imagination. In theless than two and a half years sinceMayor Bradley was elected to BelizeCity Hall, he and his team has donemore for the city than all previousmayors combined. Amazingly, while the nationaldevelopment is advancing full speedahead, it is doing so without anyincrease in national taxes and unduehardships to the thousands of publicofficers, teachers, doctors, nurses,policemen and soldiers paid by thenational purse. Much unlike what istaking place in the region. We see, we hear and we readreports of massive retrenchments ofpublic officers in sister Caribbeanstates. We see, we hear and we read ofmoratoriums on new employment ofpublic officers in the region. We see, we hear and we read ofwage freezes and wage cuts in theregion while Belizean public officersand pensioners were the recent
We See, We Hear And We Readrecipients of salary increases to thetune of around 9%. We see, we hear and we read ofthe governments of Antigua andBarbuda and Dominica restarting thesale of their passports. We see, we hear and we readabout the Government of Barbadosbegging Barbadians in the Diasporafor economic assistance. We hear opposition activistsbegging for the halting of thedevelopment in Belize City. Wehear the member for Cayo Southattacking government for seeking toprovide land for Belizeans nearCotton Tree Village. We hear of the threats of lawsuitsagainst the government for seeking togive Belizeans a piece of the land oftheir birth. We hear operatives of theopposition criticizing the PrimeMinister for securing theemployment and wages forsanitation workers in Belize City.We hear them criticizing the PrimeMinister for the demonstration ofcompassion by intervening with thediscontinuation of criminal chargesagainst these people. We see, we hear and we read ofthe collapsing of the recently remoldedBliss Center for the performing arts.Yet the Fort George office, builtaround the same time, on prime
government real estate at the cornerof Queen Street and Gabourel Lanein Belize City sits majestically tall asif it were built only yesterday. We see, we hear and we read thatunder the previous administration thenation’s foreign reserves held in theCentral Bank of Belize, stood at only60 million dollars being about threeweeks of imports. That same reserveunder Prime Minister Dean Barrowand his United Democratic Partycurrently stands at almost ONEBILLION DOLLARS. We see, we hear and we readabout a lot of other things. We arehowever yet to at least hear from theleader of the opposition of his party’saction against his party’s standardbearer for the Belize Rural Northconstituency, who it seem isdrowning from alleged wrongdoing/corruption in alleged wheelings anddealings in private practice. The member for Fort George,former Prime Minister, Hon. SaidMusa, served as the maximum leaderof the nation for ten round years anddid very little for the constituency thathas elected him into the House ofRepresentatives for severalconsecutive five year terms in office,he has done much less for the city
and the country. The current leader of the oppositionand member for the FreetownConstituency, having been elected forthree consecutive terms since 2003,has done next to nothing to uplift thestandard of living for the people of thatconstituency. It is no wondertherefore that his support in the areais rapidly dwindling as constituentsare now exposed to the kind ofdevelopment that can come their waywith the right Area Representative. The United Democratic Party’s firstterm in office was dedicated tocorrecting the humongous financialwrongs that was brought to bear onour national economy. The secondterm is to develop and modernize thenational infrastructure. A third UDPterm in office will spin our heads aswe come to the realization howbackwards, underdeveloped andneglected we lived under theopposition who were hell bent inkeeping all of us poor, begging andhungry while they raped the nation ofits wealth. A third UDP term inoffice will serve as a clear testimonyof the magnitude of progress anddevelopment that strong politicalleadership can bring to a nation andits people
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SAN IGNACIO TOWN, Cayo,Tuesday, 12 August, 2014: San Ignacio police are thisweek reporting three burglarieswith no arrest. Police are of theopinion that a sneaky burglar isin town. The general public istherefore advised to guard againstbecoming a victim of burglary. In the first incident, GeraldArmstrong , 48, reported topolice that between 6:00 am and10:00 pm on Saturday, August 2,his house, located on EduardoJuan Street in Santa Elena, wasburglarized. While several itemsstolen amounted to less than ahundred dollars, the fact remainsthat someone invaded his privacyand in the process disrespectedhim. In the second incident, Wayne
Bermudez, 50, year old Belizeanfarmer of a San Ignacio Townaddress reported to police thathis farm house, located behindEden Resort on the highwayleading to Benque Viejo Town,was burglarized on Sunday,August 10. The investigation revealed thatentry into the house was gainedby cutting one of the screens ona window with the point of exitbeing via the main door. The list of missing itemsinclude a silver and black #4Smooth brand planer, serialnumber TZ4374, valued at $118;a red, black and silver Craft brandcordless drill with serial numberTC3423 valued at $200; two pairsof black Mesphisto brandslippers valued at $600, a blue andwhite cooler valued at $150 and$400US in cash all for a totalvalue of $1,868. In the third reported incident,Arnold Cano, 23, Belizeanmanager of Wing Stop Restaurantlocated on Burns Avenue in SanIgnacio reported that the businessestablishment was burglarized. Cano informed that the incidenthappened within the span of 7hours at closing and reopening.He told the police that theestablishment was closed at
around 1:00 am on Friday, August12 and upon reopening at 8:00am, he noted that the place wasburglarized. The items recordedas missing include a white VIObrand laptop valued at $1,600, aDewall brand cordless drillvalued at $350, a grey metal cashpan valued at $35, and eighty bottlesof beer of assorted variety valuedat $250 all for a total value of$2,235. Police are looking for oneperson who they believe can assistthem in the investigation. Persons with information on anyof the stolen items are asked tocontact the police, toll free, at 911 or804-2022. The public is advised thatit is a serious offence to purchasestolen goods.Wing Stop Restaurant
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Belize City, Belize – August 11,2014 – The August 2014 “Scuba Diving”magazine has outlined Belize as the“Central American paradise” who“earned a host of 2014 Top 100Readers Choice Awards.”Belize earned Readers ChoiceAwards for the Caribbean andAtlantic’s best overall destination, biganimals, wall diving, and underwaterphotography. Some of the highlights from thethree-page spread include mentionsof our barrier reef “bowing only toAustralia’s great one.” It also talksabout the wall dives that can be donealong the atolls, which “turn into anunderwater Lollapalooza.” Alsoamong the highlights was GladdenSpit which placed in the top 5 list for“best big animals in theCaribbean and Atlantic region.”Apart from our “big animals,”
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our Great Blue Hole, which isdescribed as a “landmark thatwarrants crossing off a list.” Director of Marketing andIndustry Relations, Alyssa Carnegie,commented, “W e are honored thatBelize has earned so manyReaders Choice Awards fromScuba Diving Magazine. This is avery popular and influentialpublication for divers, so theseawards will resonate in the divingworld and further strengthenBelize’s position as a top divingdestination. Those that knowabout us will continue to visit, andthose who weren’t sure will nowknow what we offer divers, as wellas other visitors. The BTB sharesthis recognition with all ourpartner agencies that worktirelessly to preserve the integrityof our local sites.” The article is available online athttp://www.scubadiving.com/pho-tos/top-100-belize.
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Notice is hereby be giventhat under the IntoxicatingLiquor License OrdinanceChapter 150 of the Laws ofBelize, Revised Edition2000, NANTHAKHOTPHROMSRI isapplying for a RESTAURANTliquor license for the year 2014to operate Syam Restaurantlocated in Unitedville Village,Cayo District.
Notice is hereby be giventhat under the Intoxicating LiquorLicense Ordinance Chapter150 of the Laws of Belize,Revised Edition 2000,LINDFORD ROSADO isapplying for a PUBLICANSPECIAL liquor license for theyear 2014 to operate ThirstyThursday Restaurant andBar located on Buena VistaStreet, San Ignacio Town, CayoDistrict.
Liquor License NoticeNotice is hereby be giventhat under the IntoxicatingLiquor License OrdinanceChapter 150 of the Laws ofBelize, Revised Edition2000, DA RONG CHEN ANDLI MING CHEN is applyingfor a RESTAURANT liquorlicense for the year 2014 tooperate A & S Store located onGeorge Price Highway in SantaElena Town, Cayo District.
Notice is hereby be given thatunder the Intoxicating LiquorLicense Ordinance Chapter 150of the Laws of Belize, RevisedEdition 2000, DANIELVELASQUEZ is applying for aMAL T AND CIDER/RESTAURANT AND BARliquor license for the year 2014to operate Belize SocialProject Restaurant and Barlocated on Buena Vista Road, SanIgnacio Town, Cayo District.
BY: Rick Warren, Aug 3, 2014: “In the end, peopleappreciate honest criticism farmore than flattery.” (Proverbs28:23 NLT) If you’re single and you’reprolonging a relationship that youknow is going nowhere, don’tcontinue it. “But I won’t haveanybody to take me out onFriday night,” you say. A badmarriage is a million times worsethan not going out on Fridaynight! The longer you’re in arelationship, the more difficultit’s going to be to get out of it. Proverbs 28:23 says, “In theend, people appreciate honestcriticism far more than flattery”(NLT). Size that person up quickly,particularly related to emotionalhealth. Don’t be afraid to askquestions like, “Do you haveuncontrolled anger?” “Canwe talk about me?” or “Willyou pick up the tab?” Regardless of the emotionalstate of your partner, you needto begin with a personalrelationship with Jesus Christyourself. If you haven’t done that,
Marriage Reveals, Not Creates Problemsyou need to start there. You needto get spiritually connected toGod. Next I want to challenge you tocommit yourself to God’sstandard and not let oceans ofemotions sway you into makinga stupid decision. Given the rightsituation, you may fall in lovewith the idea of being in love. Andthat may lead to a foolishdecision! Don’t date until your ownemotional hurts are healed or atleast in the healing process. Getrid of the bitterness. Get rid ofthe anger problem. Get rid ofyour baggage. I remember marrying a couplemany years ago at Saddleback.About five years later we hadthem over for dinner. The womantold me, “When I walked downthe aisle in that white dress, Ihad no idea that I wascarrying an entire bag ofemotional garbage on my back.And I took all that garbage intothe marriage.” Marriage does not createproblems. It reveals them. Themore you can deal with it before
you get married, the happier,more God-honoring, and morefulfilling your marriage is goingto be. You will have that deep soulintimacy that is personal,
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Belmopan, Tuesday, August 12th, 2014
The Belize Natural Energy Charitable Trust, a public-private partnership between the Government of Belize and the BelizeNatural Energy Limited, has a new General Manager.
After a rigorous interview and selection process the position was offered to Mr. Victor Alegria. The two-year employmentcontract was signed on Monday, August 11, 2014.
Mr. Alegria takes up the position effective August 20, 2014. He replaces Ms. Sharon Ramclam who resigned the post earlierthis year for an appointment as the Chief Executive Officer in the Ministry of Natural Resources and Agriculture.
Mr. Alegria, who resides in San Jose Succotz Village, holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Natural Resource Management from theUniversity of Belize and a Master’s Degree in Environmental Science and Policy from the University of South Florida, USA.He is married and is the proud father of four daughters.
The Board of Trustees of the Belize Natural Energy Charitable Trust takes this opportunity to express sincere appreciation tothose who applied to join the team. We welcome Mr. Alegria as the newest member of the team. The Board and Staff iscommitted to working with the General Manager as we continue to serve as a catalyst for people and communities to believein themselves so they can achieve their full potential.
Mr. Alber to August, BNECT Chairman and Mr. Victor Alegria, New BNECT GM Signing Contract
The Belize Natural Energy Charitable Trust (BNECT) is a partnership between the Government of Belize and Belize NaturalEnergy Limited, established by Deed of Trust dated February 25th 2008. The Trust was established to make a difference inthe lives of Belizeans and thus seeks to empower people and communities to thrive in a harmonious, socially andenvironmentally responsible manner so that they can be the conscious architects of their own future. The Trust’s mission isto serve as a catalyst for people and communities to believe in themselves so they can achieve their full potential.Opportunities for development are provided through grants for educational-related projects, capacity building programsand initiatives that support the social environment. For More information on the BNECT, visit; www.bnetrust.org
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A nun gets into a cab and thecab driver won't stop staring ather. She asks him why is hestaring and he replies, "I have aquestion to ask you but I don'twant to offend you." She answers, "My dear son,you cannot offend me. Whenyou're as old as I am and havebeen a nun as long as I have, youget a chance and see and hearjust about everything. I'm surethat there's nothing you couldsay or ask that I would findoffensive." "Well, I've always had afantasy to have a nun kissme." She responds, "W ell, let's see
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A woman got on a bus holdinga baby. The bus driver said:"That's the ugliest baby I'veever seen." In a huff, the woman slammedher fare into the fare box and tookan aisle seat near the rear of thebus. The man seated next to hersensed that she was agitated andasked her what was wrong."The bus driver insulted me,"
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Mr. Smith was delightedwith the way the painter haddone all the work on hishouse. "You did a great job." he saidand handed the man a check."Also, in order to thank-you,here's an extra $80 to take themisses out to dinner and amovie."
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Two men, Robert and James,applied for an engineeringposition. Both applicants havingthe same qualifications wereasked to take a test by thedepartment manager. Upon completion of the examboth men only missed one of thequestions. The manager went toRobert and said, "Thank you foryour interest, but we've decidedto give James the job." Robert replied, "Why?We both correctly answerednine questions. I believe I
should get this job, especiallysince I've grown up in thistown and James just movedhere." The manager said, "We madeour decision not on the correctanswers, but on the question youmissed." “How could one incorrectanswer be better than theother?," asked Robert. "Simple," said the manager."James put down on question#5, 'I don't know', and you putdown, 'Neither do I.'"
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SAN IGNACIO TOWN, Cayo,Monday, August 11, 2014: Police have detained two suspectsand are on the manhunt for two morein connection with a Sunday night,August 3, chopping incident in SanIgnacio Town. It was a few minutes to 10 o’clockon Sunday night August 3 when thepolice were called to the communityhospital in San Ignacio. They wereimmediately directed to theemergency room where a maleperson was being treated for largechop wounds, one each to both kneesand another to the mid section of thebody. Preliminary investigation revealedthat the victim, later identified as SanIgnacio resident, Felix Romero, wasat his mother-in-law’s house on
Police Manhunt For Calderon Brothers Underway
Flamingo Street in San Ignacio whenhe went to open the gate for hismother-in-law to enter. Whilst atthe gate he was reportedly attackedby four male persons whom heidentified as the Calderon brothers:Neri and Gerson along with Leroy
Supal and Joshua Concha. Heemerged from the attack with threelarge chop wounds and was rushedto the hospital where the police methim. The extent of the injuriesnecessitated the immediate transfer ofthe patient from the communityhospital in San Ignacio bypassing theWestern Regional Hospital inBelmopan for direct transfer to thenation’s principal medical facility at theKarl Heusner Memorial Hospital inBelize City where the patient wasreceived in a stabilized criticalcondition. Inspector Reymundo Reyes,2nd in command of San Ignaciopolice, told the media that police areinvestigating the incident in relationto a long standing dispute betweenthe victim and suspects. Reyes
additionally informed of the existenceof a pending case before the courtbetween the parties involved in thislatest incident. The investigation has since led to thedetention of Supal and Concha whilean intensive manhunt is underway forthe Calderon brothers. Officers fromthe Crimes Investigation Branch areasking anyone with information on thewhereabouts of the Calderonbrothers to kindly call the 911 toll freenumber or Crimes InvestigationBranch personnel at 804-2022. Thepublic is assured that all informationwill be held in the strictest ofconfidence. Police say that while they awaitadvice from the Office of theDirector of Public Prosecutions, thereis a strong possibility that all foursuspects could be jointly charged forthe attempt murder of Felix Romero.
The Victim, Felix Romero
Dear All, The Human RightsCommission of Belize invitesyou to support their fundraisingevent to be held in San Ignacioat the Sacred Heart Auditoriumthis coming Saturday August 16th2014 starting at 7:30 p.m.. This event is being done inpartnership with the RotaractClub of San Ignacio and consists
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Acne vulgaris (or simply acne) isa common human skin disease,characterized by areas of seborrhea(scaly red skin), comedones(blackheads and whiteheads),papules (pinheads), nodules (largepapules), pimples, and possiblyscarring. Aside from scarring, its maineffects are psychological, such asreduced self-esteem and in veryextreme cases, depression orsuicide. One study has estimated theincidence of suicidal ideation inpatients with acne as 7.1%. In adolescence, acne is usuallycaused by an increase in androgenssuch as testosterone, which occursduring puberty, regardless of sex.Acne more often affects skin with agreater number of oil glands; theseareas include the face, the upper partof the chest, and the back. Severeacne is inflammatory, but acne canalso manifest in noninflammatoryforms. The skin changes are causedby changes in pilosebaceous units,skin structures consisting of a hairfollicle and its associated sebaceousgland, changes that require androgenstimulation. Many different treatments exist.Eating fewer simple carbohydrateslike sugar may help. Medications foracne include: benzoyl peroxide,antibiotics (either topical or by pill),retinoids, antiseborrheic medications,anti-androgen medications, hormonaltreatments, salicylic acid, alphahydroxy acid, azelaic acid,nicotinamide, and keratolytic soaps.Early and aggressive treatment isadvocated by some to lessen theoverall long-term impact toindividuals.
CauseHormonal Hormonal activity, such as menstrualcycles and puberty, may contribute tothe formation of acne. During puberty,an increase in sex hormones calledandrogens cause the follicular glandsto grow larger and make moresebum; A similar increase inandrogens occurs during pregnancy,also leading to increased sebumproduction. Use of anabolic steroidsmay have a similar effect. Severalhormones have been linked to acne:the androgens testosterone,dihydrotestosterone (DHT) anddehydroepiandrosterone sulfate(DHEAS), as well as insulin-likegrowth factor 1 (IGF-I) . Development of acne vulgaris inlater years is uncommon, although theincidence of rosacea, which may havea similar presentation, is increased inolder age groups. True acne vulgarisin adult women may be a feature ofan underlying condition such aspregnancy, or disorders such aspolycystic ovary syndrome, hirsutism,
Acne Vulgarisor Cushing's syndrome.Menopause-associated acne (knownas acne climacterica) occurs asproduction of the natural anti-acneovarian hormones estradiol andprogesterone fail, permitting theacnegenic hormone testosterone toexert its effects unopposed.Genetic The predisposition for specificindividuals to acne is likely explainedby a genetic component, which hasbeen supported by twin studies aswell as studies that have looked atrates of acne among first degreerelatives. The genetics of acnesusceptibility is likely polygenic, as thedisease does not follow classicMendelian inheritance pattern. Thereare multiple candidates for geneswhich are possibly related to acne,including polymorphisms inTNF-alpha, IL-1 alpha, CYP1A1among others.Psychological While the connection between acneand stress has been debated,scientific research indicates that"increased acne severity" is"associated with increased stresslevels." The National Institutes ofHealth (USA) list stress as a factorthat "can cause an acne flare."Infectious Propionibacterium acnes (P. acnes)is the anaerobic bacterium speciesthat is widely concluded to causeacne, though Staphylococcus aureushas been universally discovered toplay some role since normal poresappear colonized only by P. acnes.Regardless, there are specific clonalsub-strains of P. acnes associated withnormal skin health and others withlong-term acne problems. It is as yetinconclusive whether any of theseundesirable strains evolve on-site inthe adverse conditions or are allpathogenically acquired, or possiblyboth depending on the individualpatient. These strains either have thecapability of changing, perpetuating,or adapting to, the abnormal cycle ofinflammation, oil production, andinadequate sloughing activities of acnepores. At least one particularlyvirulent strain, though, has beencirculating around Europe for at least87 years. In vitro, resistance of P.acnes to commonly used antibioticshas been increasing, as well. It isunclear if the parasitic mite Demodex,has an effect.Diet The relationship between diet andacne is unclear as there is no goodquality evidence. However, a highglycemic load diet is associated withworsening acne. There is also apositive association between theconsumption of milk and a greaterrate and severity of acne. Other
associations such as chocolate andsalt are not supported by theevidence. Chocolate does contain avarying amount of sugar that can leadto a high glycemic load and it can bemade with or without milk. There maybe a relationship between acne andinsulin metabolism and one trial founda relationship between acne andobesity.
Management Many different treatments exist foracne including benzoyl peroxide,antibiotics, retinoids, antiseborrheicmedications, anti-androgenmedications, hormonal treatments,salicylic acid, alpha hydroxy acid,azelaic acid, nicotinamide, andkeratolytic soaps. They are believedto work in at least four different ways,including the following: normalizingshedding and sebum production intothe pore to prevent blockage, killingP. acnes, anti-inflammatory effects,and hormonal manipulation.
MedicationsBenzoyl peroxide Benzoyl peroxide cream is afirst-line treatment for mild andmoderate acne due to its effectivenessand mild side-effects (mainly irritantdermatitis). It works against P.acnes, helps prevent formation ofcomedones, and has anti-inflammatory properties. Benzoylperoxide normally causes dryness ofthe skin, slight redness, and occasionalpeeling when side effects occur. Thistopical does increase sensitivity to thesun as indicated on the package, sosunscreen use is often advised duringthe treatment to prevent sunburn.Benzoyl peroxide has been found tobe nearly as effective as antibioticswith all concentrations being equallyeffective. Unlike antibiotics, benzoylperoxide does not appear togenerate bacterial resistance. Benzoylperoxide is often combined withantibiotics.Antibiotics Antibiotics are reserved for moresevere cases and decrease acne dueto their antimicrobial activity againstP. acnes in conjunction with anti-inflammatory properties. Withincreasing resistance of P. acnesworldwide, they are becoming lesseffective. Commonly used antibiotics,either applied topically or taken orally,include erythromycin (category B),clindamycin (category B),metronidazole (category B), andtetracyclines such as doxycycline and
minocycline. Topical erythromycinand clindamycin are considered safeto use as acne treatment duringpregnancy (category B) due tonegligible systemic absorption.Nadifloxacin (category N), anddapsone (category C) are othertopical antibiotics that may be usedto treat acne in pregnant women, buthave received less extensive study.Salicylic acid Salicylic acid (category C) helpsto lessen acne due to its bacteriostaticand keratolytic properties.Additionally, salicylic acid can openobstructed skin pores and promotesshedding of epithelial skin cells.Hyperpigmentation of the skin hasbeen observed in individuals withdarker skin types who use salicylicacid.Hormones In females, acne can be improvedwith the use of any combined oralcontraceptive. The combinations thatcontain third or fourth generationprogestins such as desogestrel,norgestimate or drospirenone maytheoretically be more beneficial.Antiandrogens such as cyproteroneacetate and spironolactone have alsobeen used successfully to treat acne.Hormonal therapies should not beused to treat during pregnancy orlactation as they have beenassociated with certain birth defectssuch as hypospadias and feminizationof the male fetus.Topical retinoids Topical retinoids are medicationsthat possess anti-inflammatoryproperties and work by normalizingthe follicle cell life cycle. This classincludes tretinoin (category C),adapalene (category C), andtazarotene (category X). Likeisotretinoin, they are related tovitamin A, but are administeredtopically and generally have muchmilder side effects. They can,however, cause significant irritation ofthe skin. The retinoids appear toinfluence the cell life cycle in thefollicle lining. This helps prevent thehyperkeratinization of these cells thatcan create a blockage. Retinol, a formof vitamin A, has similar, but milder,effects and is used in many over-the-counter moisturizers and othertopical products. Topical retinoidsoften cause an initial flare-up of acneand facial flushing.Oral retinoids
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CARACOL ARCHEOLOGICALRESERVE, Cayo, Monday, 11August, 2014: Two Guatemalan boys werethis week captured with a gun andammunition inside the nationalterritory of Belize. As rangers from Friends forConservation and Development(FCD) continue the task ofprotecting the Chiquibul ForestReserve, there are reports of yetanother incursion into Belizeby Guatemalans. The report indicates that ataround 10:45 am on Monday,August 11, the rangers were onroutine joint patrol with soldiersof the Belize Defense Force inthe Caracol ArcheologicalReserve when they came upon agroup of four Guatemalan malepersons sitting around a fire.Upon reaching the group, two ofthe men escaped while the othertwo were captured. A search of the area, where the
Two Guatemalan Boys On Remand For Gun and BulletsTwo Guatemalan Boys On Remand For Gun and BulletsTwo Guatemalan Boys On Remand For Gun and BulletsTwo Guatemalan Boys On Remand For Gun and BulletsTwo Guatemalan Boys On Remand For Gun and Bullets men were gathered, led to thediscovery of an Armscor brand,model 20P, point 22 caliber rifleloaded with a magazine withthirteen live rounds. Furtherchecks led to the discovery of atransparent plastic bag containingan additional forty point 22 liverounds. The detainees were identifiedas a 15 and a 17 year old minorof Nuevo Nacimiento of elParaiso Peten, Guatemala. Theywere escorted to the San Ignaciopolice station where they wereformally arrested and charged forkeeping a gun and ammunitionwithout a gun license. They appeared in the courtroomof magistrate Narda Morganwhere they pled not guilty to thecharge. They were consequentlyremanded to prison. The matterwas adjourned to Tuesday,October 21, 2014.
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ARIES:Mar ch 22 to April 20
As Venus sashays into Leo, yourhopes increase for finding the love ofyour life. In fact, you may be temptedto take a gamble on love or business.If you're the entrepreneurial type, thiscould be an excellent time to exploreideas that have the potential to give agood return on your investment.However, you're no pushover. Youhave a real determination to conquerproblems that may have held youback recently. Sunday is supremelyperfect for a special celebration orromantic evening out.Luckynumbers: 69, 73, 96.
TAURUS: April 21 to May 21
Home, sweet home is where youbelong this week as the focus ondomestic matters becomes evenmore creative, positive, and upbeat.If you've been thinking aboutenhancing your property, the influenceof Venus might encourage you to goahead. In addition, a very powerfultransit on Friday might coincide witha decision that could change your lifefor the better. As Mercury eases intoVirgo, your arts-and-crafts side maycome out into the open, encouragingyou to get busy. The weekend bodeswell for a small windfall. Luckynumbers: 05, 19, 27.
Your Weekly Horoscope and Lucky Numbers GEMINI:
May 22 to June 21 You have bold, creative, inspiring,and impulsive ideas that can spur youon to greater success. The pleasuresof romance, play, and creativityflow effortlessly your way, bringingcongenial relationships and funopportunities for you to enjoy.Mercury's move into Virgo puts thespotlight on home and family matters,enticing you to come to grips withhousehold projects, removing clutter,and redecorating. You'll find it easierto think when you have more spacearound you. Sunday should bereserved for pure indulgence. Luckynumbers: 09, 36, 85.
CANCERJune 21 to July 21
An upbeat, positive frame of mindregarding finances gives you anadvantage, as it allows you to seesolutions that are beyond the grasp ofothers. An inventive and creativeapproach to money matters andaccounting could give you more tospend on shopping and generallyenjoying life. In addition, a buddingrelationship could heat up, showing signsof fiery passion and intense feeling. Iftempted, you'll need to listen to your gut,as making the wrong decision could costyou dearly. Lucky numbers: 41, 58,64.
LEO:July 24 to August 21
You may have an impulsive urge toexpress your opinions. If your ideas arechallenged, agree to disagree in orderto avoid upset. Plus, as Venus movesinto your sign, you're at a peakregarding creativity, expression, andopportunities for growth and expansion.Dive in! Times like these don't comearound very often. Later, as Mercuryglides into Virgo, this is your chance toget down to the nitty-gritty regarding youraccounts and finances. A practicalapproach to budgeting could save youmoney in the long run. Luckynumbers: 70, 81, 99.
VIRGO:August 22 to September 21
Creative ideas have moneymakingpotential, but you may find that you'reat your most brilliant when you'remeditating, relaxing, and reflecting on life.Take time out this week to harness yourimagination for fun, pleasure, and profit.Guided meditation or visualization mayhelp you to connect with feelings ofabundance, success, motivation, andenjoyment. Your inner world could be atreasure trove waiting to be discovered.Mercury edges into your sign on Fridayto encourage you to get on with projectsthat have been on the backburner.Lucky numbers: 02, 13, 22.
LIBRA:September 22 to October 23
As Venus, your personal planet,dances into Leo and your socialsector, you'll be even more popularthan you already are. There could besome fantastic opportunities waitingfor you when you accept invitations,attend events, and generallymake yourself available. A deepermotivation might incline you to sort outa financial bugaboo once and for all.Nothing can stop you if you put yourmind to it. The weekend is promisingfor romance and fun, encouraging youto indulge to your heart's content.Lucky numbers: 39, 46, 54.
SCORPIO:October 24 to November 21
If a problem has been eating awayat you for some time, you'll findthe resolve and determination toovercome it once and for all. At thesame time, a focus on your careersector reveals that success may notbe too far away. In order to enjoy ityou'll need to showcase your abilitieson a regular basis. In addition, mixingwith the right people will put you intouch with folks who can use yourskills and pay you well for them, too.Lucky numbers: 52, 67, 79.
SAGITTARIUS:November 22 to December 21
You'll feel revitalized on all levels,so take the initiative to get what youwant, and use the power of Mars inScorpio to release old problems. Themore willing you can be to drophurt and resentment, the more youcan focus on all the dynamicopportunities awaiting you justahead. This week's alignment in Leoand your adventure sector maymotivate you to explore the manysizzling options available. In addition,you'll want to prioritize your goals andmake a plan that can help you achievethem. Lucky numbers: 11, 26, 33.
CAPRICORN:December 22 to January 20
You may want to indulgeyourself, as this week's lineupentices you to dive in and have fun.When it comes to mixing andmingling, the presence of Mars inScorpio linked with Pluto in your signurges you to connect with peoplewho have the same desires andambitions as you. On the subject ofmoney, the urge to enjoy anextravagant shopping spree may betoo much to resist. However,Sunday is the day when you'll wantto splurge even if it isn't justified.Lucky numbers: 32, 44, 59.
AQUARIUS:January 20 to February 18
You have everything going for you,making this week a particularlyenjoyable one. The focus on Leosuggests that your social life and lovelife positively sizzle. There's so muchgoing on for you that you could bespoiled for choice. Whether you'relooking for love or in a long-termrelationship, laughter andcompanionship will light up your days.In addition, you're forging ahead inyour career with goals and ambitions,and you may be passionate in theextreme when it comes to findingsuccess. Lucky numbers: 63, 77,89.
PISCES:February 20 to March 21
The focus on lifestyle, health, andwork amps up still further as Venusmoves into Leo. Regarding diet andexercise, although you might have aneye on your figure, you'll likely find ithard to keep on the straight andnarrow. Parties, get-togethers, andoffice lunches can all take their toll,and you may be hard-pressed torefuse a tasty treat. However, asMercury edges into Virgo, a friendor sweetheart may attempt to reasonwith you so you don't undo all yourhard work. Lucky numbers: 29, 38,49.
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SAN IGNACIO TOWN, Cayo,Wednesday, 13 August, 2014: Two men are facing drugcharges after being connectedwith a really tiny amount ofillegal drugs. They were doing the stuff,police say, in the WelcomeCenter in San Ignacio whenpolice, acting on informationreceived, pulled up on them.
Penner and Rojo on Drug ChargesPenner and Rojo on Drug ChargesPenner and Rojo on Drug ChargesPenner and Rojo on Drug ChargesPenner and Rojo on Drug Charges Police first searched theCaucasian man dressed in a longsleeve white shirt with bluestripes and blue jeans pants whilethe other, instantly identified asRayford “Rojo” S taine waswearing a black t-shirt and bluejeans pants. A search of the Caucasian manled to the discovery of atransparent plastic bag containing
0.2 grams of cocaine in his leftpants pocket, while inside theother front pocket police foundtwo grams of suspected weed.Nothing incriminating was foundon Rojo. A search of the areahowever, inside a flower pot, ledto the discovery of 1.3 grams ofsuspected crack cocaine. The men were escorted to thenearby police station where the
Caucasian was identified as RyanPenner, 30, Canadian, farmerresiding in the Spanish LookoutMennonite community. Thepersonal particulars of the otherdetainee was recorded as Rayford“Rojo” Staine, 36, Belizeanlaborer residing in EsperanzaVillage. They were issued a jointcharge for the suspected crackcocaine while Penner wasadditionally charged for the weedfound inside the pocket of thepants he was wearing.
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Isotretinoin is very effective forsevere acne as well as moderate acnerefractory to other treatments.Improvement is typically seen afterone to two months of use. After asingle course, about 80% of peoplereport an improvement with more than50% reporting completeremission. About 20% of peoplerequire a second course. A numberof adverse effects may occurincluding: dry skin, nose bleeds,muscle pains, increased liver enzymes,and increased lipid levels in the blood.If used during pregnancy there is ahigh risk of abnormalities in the babyand thus women of child bearing ageare required to use effective birthcontrol. There is no clear evidencethat use of oral retinoids increases therisk of psychiatric side effects such asdepression and suicidality.Combination therapy Combination therapy usingmedications of different classestogether, each with a differentmechanism of action, has beendemonstrated to be a more efficaciousapproach to acne treatment thanmonotherapy. Frequently used
combinations include thefollowing: antibiotic + benzoylperoxide, antibiotic + topical retinoid,or topical retinoid + benzoylperoxide.Procedures Comedo extraction may help thosewith comedones that do not improvewith standard treatment, at leasttemporarily. A procedure with highpatient satisfaction [quantify] forimmediate relief is the injection ofcorticosteroids into the inflamed acnecomedone. There is no evidence thatmicrodermabrasion is effective. As of 2012, evidence for lighttherapy and lasers is insufficient torecommend them for routine use.Light therapy is an expensivetreatment modality and while itappears to provide short termbenefit, there is a lack of long termoutcome data or data in those withsevere acne. Laser surgery can be used toreduce the scars left behind by acne. For people with cystic acne, boilscan be drained through surgicallancing.Alternative medicine Numerous natural products have
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Alma Reyes, 36; Jose Garcia, 26;and Justin Espat, 19. Both Reyesand Espat told the police that theyreside with Flores at the house whileGarcia informed that he lives nearbyon Coconut Street. The search conducted, as perstandard operational procedure,in the presence of all four personsled to the discovery of a blackplastic bag containing suspectedmarijuana found in a corner inside thehouse. The discovery led to the immediatedetention of all four persons. They
were transported to the police stationin San Ignacio where the suspectedmarijuana was weighed in theirpresence amounting to 126.8 gramsor just a shade less than four and ahalf ounces. Within a few hours of theirdetention, all four persons werebefore magistrate Narda Morgan ona joint possession charge. All of thempled not guilty to the charge except
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activity with a camp fire burningnearby. The men, all Belizean laborers, wereidentified as Ricky Diego, 28 andGlenford “Geese” Lewis, 50, bothresiding on the property as well asShane Smith, 29, who lives nearbyalso in Red Creek and WayneMiralda , 34, who told the police thathe lives further up the highway in SantaElena. A search of Miralda led tothe discovery of a black plastic bagcontaining suspected marijuana foundin the left back pocket of the pants hewas wearing. Police then searched theimmediate area where, about four feetfrom the trunk of the coconut tree,they found three additional blackplastic bags containing suspectedmarijuana alongside a black GemoroPlatinum brand digital scale, modelV300, and a transparent plastic bagcontaining smaller transparent plasticbags. The first black bag was found tocontain seven smaller transparentplastic bags all containing suspectedmarijuana. The second bag had inside,36 smaller transparent plastic bags allcontaining suspected marijuana and
Four Arrested For Parceling A Pound Of Weed
the third black plastic bag was foundto contain a loose amount ofsuspected marijuana. Despite beingadvised of their right to remain silent,two of men began accusing each otherof being the owner of the suspectedmarijuana. All four persons were detained andtransported, with the suspectedweed, to the police station in SanIgnacio where the merchandise was
weighed in their presence. The package allegedly found in theback pocket of the pants Miralda waswearing amounted to 7.8 grams. Thefirst black bag with the sevenindividual parcels weighed in at 53.7grams. The second bag with the 36individual parcels tipped the policedigital scale at 277.3 grams, while theloose weed in the third bag amountedto 125 grams all for a total of 463.8grams being just a shade over a poundof weed. Doing the math, thereforeworks out to the individualpackaging of caches each weighing7.6 grams which police suspect wasbeing prepared for the retail market. While Miralda promptly signed theone package of the evidencecontaining the merchandise found inhis pants pocket, he refused to sign
the other three. Lopez likewiserefused to sign the three packages.Diego and Smith however, compliedwith the police request and signed allthree packages. The four detainees were jointlycharged for the possession of acontrolled drug with intent to supplywhile Miralda was additionally andsolely charged for the possession ofa controlled drug for the 7.8 gramsallegedly found in the pocket of thepants he was wearing. They are slated to appear in courton Friday, August 15.
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