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Flavors of Belize was highlighted on Daytime TV. More great exposure for Belize, its food, and its great culture.
"Flavors of Belize had the wonderful opportunity of being hosted on Daytime TV on January 16th. Daytime TV, produced by River Bank Studios covers 85% percent of US household viewers, with a reach of 97.1 million homes across the United States and is syndicated in over 100 markets. The show aired today at 11am ET and we will be posting a copy as soon as it's available!" No comment yet.
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National Geographic got Joshua Berman's firsthand report of staying overnight on Ca'ana at Caracol, for the Winter solstice, to celebrate the end of the long count Maya calendar. Dr. Jaime Awe, director of the Belize Institute of Archaeology, was there to explain the history of Caracol. Here's the video to go with the story that was released a few weeks ago.
"Sleeping under the stars on top of a Maya temple in the middle of one of Central America’s largest tropical forests is the stuff of dreams. Especially in this day and age, when most major Maya sites are off limits outside daylight hours. But tonight is different. Another shooting star! The forest canopy rustling in the night breeze below sounds like rain, but, amazingly, the December sky is clear. Sometime around 3:30 a.m., a drum begins to beat. Maya elders are leading a procession through the trees to perform the solstice ceremony. I know I should go (I don’t want to miss anything!), but I also don’t want to miss the show above me. So I remain in my sleeping bag, glued to the sky. That, after all, is where it all began. The sky."
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Great article on Cayo with mentions of Mountain Pine Ridge Mayan ruins, Caracol, and even raptors, scarlet macaws, and jaguars. Some of the pictures featured are from Roni Martinez, Blancaneaux Lodge's conservation officer.
"From Rio Frio Caves, we drive through winding roads toward Caracol, the largest archeological site in Belize, watching the outside scenery dramatically shift from pine ridge habitat to moist, leafy rainforest. Sitting shotgun, our insightful guide Jorge tells me to keep my eyes peeled for a jaguar or a Tata Duende, the elf-like forest spirit with no thumbs and backwards feet. Legend has it that this mischievous mythological creature takes small children in the forest where he steals their thumbs. I'll hold onto my mine . . . for now... Carcaol's Caana (Sky Place) temple stands at 14 floors. We climb the massive stone temple with almost obliged reverence (due to the size of the steps) and find at the top sweeping blue skies and a sea of emerald forest. It's an exhilarating workout."
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It's Biggy's and Binjaz' birthdays tonight, and they are celebrating at Meluchi's. Mistah Geeh and Eclipse Sounds will be there. Danny Chung will be there to capture the party.
Roberto "Biggy" Harrison & Jeanelle "Binjaz" Harrison cordially invite you to their 3rd annual BIRTHDAY FUSION PARTY - Part 3-PARTY ANIMAL EDITION!!!!!!
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One of the best written articles about Cayo ever.
"Tucked away in a valley between two rivers, San Ignacio is a quaint little town filled with culture and beauty. It is surrounded by rolling hills and jungle vegetation. There is a soft stream that runs through downtown, connected by an emblematic old yellow steel bridge. The central business district consists of small alleyways that showcase its vernacular colonial heritage. The town is populated by a mosaic of ethnicities that includes Mestizos, Kriols, Lebanese, Chinese, and Amerindian. San Ignacio’s surrounding area is rich in history. There are two ancient Mayan sites that are nearly within walking distance. Cahal Pech, which dates backs to 1200 B.C.E, was a former hilltop palace home for the Mayan elites. Xunantunich, located less than one mile from the Guatemala border, was a former ceremonial site for the archaic civilization. Here, you can freely climb to the top of the largest pyramid and enjoy a splendor view of the land. Also just south of town is the Mountain Pine Ridge, a place of waterfalls, caves, and wildlife. We drove about two miles directly into it and although it was the most treacherous ride we have ever experienced, it generated a memory that will stay with us for a lifetime."
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Black Rock Lodge, ranked as the number 1 hotel in San Ignacio on Trip Advisor, has won their 2013 Traveler's Choice Award for Best Service. Congratulations, BRL!
"Couldn't ask for a better place for the $$. Every person was happy, helpful, and relaxed. Javier went out of his way to be hospitable. Room decorated with fresh hibiscus blooms. Romantic! Seeing the birds n the am a highlight. Toucans and many other pretty colors with great scopes set up on deck. Central area for bar and food led to as much or as little interaction with others as you like. Very close to xunatanich Mayan ruins. We had our own car and stayed one amazing night and then on to the next adventure. Not a place you will soon forget!"
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Wow! These are the best pictures of ATM ever! Check out some of Ben Kim's amazing pictures from when Pacz Tours took him through the cave last weekend. Spectacular pictures!
"Just got done with post processing this assignment. It takes my back to my roots in adventure and travel. I did a lot of caving when I was a bit younger. ATM Cave was an absolute pleasure to photograph. I have to give a really, really, big thanks to Jamaal Crawford at PACZ Tours for inviting me and Jaime Awe at NICH for making this possible. What a great way to start off the new year!"
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Congratulations to Pook's Hill Lodge for winning 3 of Trip Advisor's Travelers' Choice awards! Pook's Hill, which is ranked as the best hotel in Cayo on TA, won in the Bargain, Best Service, and Small Hotels categories. Well done, PH, well done.
"This is an amazing place. The setting is fantastic--tucked deep in the forest. The facilities are wonderful. The individual cabanas are extremely well designed. No space is wasted, but they do not feel restricting. They fit into the surroundings spectacularly. The staff is top-notch."
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Bert Oliva and Robin Korth, motivational speakers, came to Belize to motivate the youth and instill self-esteem. Looks like they did a great job. Cayo is featured in this video starting around 3:50. Wait, is that Tarun bending steel...with her neck? They are coming back to visit Cayo again on February 8th.
"World renown speakers, Bert Oliva and Robin Korth, are bringing a unique event to the caribbean in early 2013 called Motivational Missionaries. The first stop in the tour is Belize, where the focus is to motivate and energize our future, the children of today. Follow the journey and don't miss the change. Be a part of the Human Connection movement today where you too can become a Potentialists! 'IT'S NOW OR NEVER!'"
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Coming again to Cayo on February 8th.
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Tomorrownight the one man play, El Contrabajo, will be performed at the GPC.
"Tomorrow Thursday, January 17th at The George Price Center in Belmopan, 7pm. Proyecto Lagartija and Ruben Pagura of Costa Rica present the one-man play "El Contrabajo". Call 664-9719 for info. Support the Performing Arts in your community!"
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The CNWA has a page where you can follow them and keep updated with their current events. Their next meeting is tomorrow night at the police station. They also supported the peaceful demonstration today at CET. Keep up the great work, CNWA!
"Christmas has passed and so has new year but CNWA is still alive so it's monthly meeting time again. Tomorrow night, Wednesday January 16th at 7:30PM at the police station conference room. This will be our first meeting of 2013. We will be issuing out the radios that we showed you guys at our December meeting. So there will also be a short quick training on the usage of them."
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Actun Tunichil Muknal, which was re-opened to tours many days ago after having been closed for the better part of a week due to heavy rains, has a significant history, which can be read in this article from a student getting a PhD in Archaeology.
"Actun Tunichil Muknal cave, otherwise known as the Cave of the Stone Sepulcher, was first entered by the Mayas in AD 300-600. It was not until the late AD 700-900 that the Mayas went deeper into the cave to perform their ceremonies. The cave was officially opened to the public in 1998. The cave houses various types of artifacts from ceramics and stoneware to the remains of skeletons. The Mayas consider Actun Tunichil Muknal a highly sacred location, enclosing the famous “Crystal Maiden,” who was thought to be a sacrifice victim. After decades of weathering and natural processes, the surface of the skeleton appears to be covered with a geological sanded finish, which gives the maiden a somewhat magical fairy-dust appearance."
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The Belize Tourism Board has a new logo. It's a retro toucan...Nice! They've changed the motto from 'Mother Nature's Best Kept Secret' to 'Discover How to Be.' The logo was designed to be a 'contemporary, yet classic vibe to represent tourism in Belize modern yet timeless.'
"The BTB firmly believes that this repurposing of the brand will help to solidify Belize’s position on the international tourism map. Guided by the framework of the National Sustainable Tourism Master Plan (NSTMP), the Action Plan embraces priorities in all key departments, with an emphasis on Marketing & Industry Relations; Destination Planning; Quality Assurance; Information Management & Revenue Collection."
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Starting tomorrow, the George Price Centre will start with one and two day IT classes. Contact the GPC for more information.
Microsoft Project: 22nd and 23 of January. Microsoft Word: 29th of January. Microsoft Excel: 30th of January. Quickbooks: 5th and 6th of February. 
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August 10, 2014 2:15 PM
I think every states or countries should have free computer classes for everyone because not all of the population in this world knows computers that well, even I don't and I want to major into Computer Engineer. It'll give a great details into the world of Computer and how one website webs into another one which creates a spider web.
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Congratulations to Twin Palms Bed and Breakfast, for not just being ranked number 1 in Cayo, but also for having 127 perfect reviews, and winning the Trip Advisor Travelers' Choice award for Best B&B.
"I was in Belmopan for a few nights for business and Anna and team at Twin Palms made my stay effortless, incredibly comfortable and stress free. I was upgraded to one of the separate suites that had a kitchenette, it's own wifi and a beautiful spacious bedroom. Any concern or issue I had was quickly addressed by Anna. I was even provided with a cell while staying there so I could call a taxi service to take me to and from my meetings. When I needed to print off documents or order food from the local restaurant Anna was there to help. Even the cleaning staff that tended to my room daily were lovely. I can honestly not recommend this bed & breakfast enough. If I ever return to Belmopan I will definitely be staying at Twin Palms. Thank you so much Anna and Tim for your amazing hospitality"
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Rebecca Stirm's Fashion Show is only a week away. January 26th, at 6:30pm at the Princess Hotel in BC. Here's the audio for the commercial.
"Rebecca Stirm's new collection of ready-to-wear separates, cocktail dresses, and luxurious evening gowns, paired with Belizean Jewelry Designer Khadija Assales' [Caribbean Fashion Week- 2012] NEW collection of handcrafted jewelry."
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Moonracer Farms, ranked number 1 in San Ignacio on Trip Advisor for Bed and Breakfasts, has won yet another Travelers' Choice award. Best in its class. Congratulations, Moonracer!
"Staying at Moonracer was a fun and unique experience! It was like camping only way better! The cabin we stayed in had a screened in porch with a hammock, perfect for hanging out and listening to the jungle wildlife. Tom and Marge were outstanding hosts. We enjoyed the dinners in the palapa and talking about our adventures with them. Marge is an excellent cook and made sure when we went out hiking or visiting temples, we had a superb lunch packed in a cooler. Everything was provided to make our stay enjoyable; flashlights, swim towels, etc. Tom and Marge also suggested some excellent tours which we really enjoyed. If you're looking for a unique experience, Moonracer is definitely a must! "
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The Soul Project is having DJ Check My Move mixing tomorrow night. Don't miss the funky, chill, and dance grooves that he'll be rolling out. You won't hear a single overplayed song there, guaranteed.
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That great cheese that can now be found around Cayo, and sometimes at the Saturday market, comes from Caves Branch Lodge, where they'll be having Cheese in Belize courses starting tomorrow, and next Friday. Cheeses of Italy starts tomorrow, and Cheeses of the World starts next week.
"Cheese Making at Caves Branch, Belize at the "Ye Old Cheese House" Only one week left to register for our two Cheese Making workshops in January. January 18 19 20 21 and January 25 26 27 28, with Artisan Cheese Masters Dr. Larry and Linda Faillace from Three Shepherds Farm in Vermont. Only a few spots left.. Contact us now at cheese@cavesbranch.com for more information."
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Tonight, Galen's SGA is having their Back to School Bash at Meluchi's. Mistah Geeh will be mixing the jams. See you there.
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The 27 residents of the Octavia Waight Centre were paid a visit by a student group from the University of Mississippi and Sacred Heart Junior College's Hands for Life student group to do some 'Heart Art.' Everyone had a great time.
"Students from the University of Mississippi and Sacred Heart Junior College went to Octavia Waight to do some 'Heart Art' with the older generation. There was even some live music."
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Blancaneaux Lodge, located in Cayo's Mountain Pine Ridge, has been called one of the world's best lodges by Fathom. They give recognition to Roni Martinez, their conservation officer, along with many others for their outstanding service.
"There's something special in the air at Blancaneaux Lodge, Francis Ford Coppola's magically remote, secluded oasis, situated on 70 acres in the northwest corner of Mountain Pine Ridge Forest Reserve in western Belize's Cayo District. It's the warm familiarity you feel visiting beloved friends and family... The staff is terrifically friendly (first name basis, please) and includes fun and informed guides (Eddie, Geraldo, and Jorge), the passionate conservation officer, Roni Martinez, and genuinely hospitable veteran manager, Bernie Matute."
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Great timing, since Trip Advisor is releasing their Best of 2013 hotels today.
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The highest waterfall in Central America is found in Belize. 1000 Foot Falls actually measure around 1600 feet. Mountain Pine Ridge has it all.
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Rebecca Stirm's 2013 Runway Release fashion show is getting close. January 26th, at 6:30pm at the Princess Hotel in BC. Two Miss Belizes will be there: Destinee Arnold and Chantae Guy.
Latest Update: "Looks like our Platinum are pretty much sold out! Sooo, if you didn't get a platinum ticket - its time to get a Gold ticket for the show! Gold is second row - but you still get a great view of the runway! Pick em up quickly at Eyecandy(Belize City), Formosa (Belmopan), and Mr. Greedy's Pizzeria(San Ignacio)."
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The Ceiba Tree gets some appreciation. In Mayan lore, the huge trees roots bore down to Xibalba, and the branches reach up to the heavens.
"The silky fibers that disperse the seeds are too small for weaving but make great stuffing for bedding and life preservers. Soaps can be made from the oils in the seeds... The bark decoction has been used as a diuretic, aphrodisiac, and to treat headache, as well as type II diabetes. It is also used as an additive to some versions of the hallucinogenic drink Ayahuasca... The flowers of the tree are an important source of nectar and pollen for honeybees."
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