TRUCKS
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CANON IP2700 COLOR INKJET – 2 Brand New in box, never used, great deal for only $50 ea (501)634-0400
ROOMS FOR RENT
BELMOPAN – Perfect for UB student, Altun Ha Street, Includes light and water, access to Living area, kitchen and shared bathroom (501)607-9019
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2010 DODGE AVENGER SXT – 79,000 miles, 2.4L 4 cyl, body is in mint cond, pw, ps & mirrors, Sirius XM radio, mp3, Aux port, Custom 18” Pacer rims, blt-in beer/soda cooler, $20,600 obo (501)653-0166
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2007 BMW 328I - 85,000 miles 3.0L 6 Cyl Manumatic, Black sapphire metallic. Original owner, Leather interior with aluminum trim, Moonroof, iDrive system, voice command, bluetooth, Sirius ready, xlnt cond (501)610-0308
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2004 MITSUBISHI GALANT – Black, mileage 120,000, 2.4 Auto, 4Cyl, Gas Economic, 18 inch Chrome Rims, Cruise control, ABS Breaks system, Fully loaded, Clean & Spacious Interior, Air Bags, Price dropped to $14,000 (501)605-5709
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MOTORCYCLES 2002 VW JETTA – 4 Cylinder, Automatic, $9500 or best offer (501)623-8246 2000 FORD FOCUS – Black, 4 cylinders, 123K miles, standard transmission, serious inquiries only, more info (501)623-1531 99 KIA SPORTAGE – 4 cylinder, $5000 (501)630-9990 91 TOYOTA CARINA – Diesel car, motor in good condition, body needs work, $1500 (501)621-4038
TRUCKS & SUVS
2012 ISUZU D-MAX LS – 4X4 Manual Transmission, Mint Cond, perf for off road (501)629-7524
DID YOU KNOW? – One fourth of the bones in your body are in your feet! 2008 ISUZU D-MAX – 4 cyl 3.0 diesel Manual Trans, 42k miles, mint condition, (501)629-7524 FOR MORE INFO 2005 FORD ESCAPE – Limited Edition, 4Cyl, 4X4, Leather Interior, $17,000 (501)610-0180 2005 KIA SORENTO – 6 Cyl Automatic, 4X4, Power Locks/Windows, Good Working Condition, $15,500 obo (501)610-0180
DID YOU KNOW? – The Matami Tribe of West Africa play their own version of football, instead of a normal football they use a human skull!
2004 MITSUBISHI GALANT ES – 2.4 4cyl, Automatic Trans, Power Window, Locks, Freezing AC, Clean Spacious interior, 18 inch Chromes, ABS Breaks, Cruise control, Just got Fully serviced, Engine and transmission oils and filters changed, Licensed and insured for an entire year, $13,000 obo (501)605-5709
2004 CHEVY SILVERADO 2500 HD – 4x4, 80,000 miles, orig owner, crew cab w /8’bed, cap incl, new tires, parts, 10 disc CD Player, excellent cond, duty paid, $45,000 (501)621-4191
2001 MAZDA TRIBUTE – Has a great engine, Now $13,500, clean int, located in belize city (501)624-9999 99 KIA SPORTAGE – 4 Cylinder, $5000 (501)630-9990 1998 TOYOTA RAV 4 – Very clean, 2.0 engine, $12,000 (501)621- 1469 1997 TOYOTA 4 RUNNER – 4x4, Fully Loaded, xlnt cond, (501)668-5357 OR 664-6089 1994 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE LAREDO – 6 Cylinder, $9000 obo (501) 630-4512 91 TOYOTA 4 RUNNER – 4 cylinder 4x4, $6000 obo (501)670-7296
DID YOU KNOW? – 11% of the World is left handed!
2012 HONDA ELITE 125 SCOOTER – Good on gas & easy to operate, its fully auto, $2500 (501)622-5086 DID YOU KNOW? – Coca-Cola would be green if the food colorant wasn’t added!
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2006 HARLEY DAVIDSON SPORTSTER – 5000 miles, saddlebags, windshield, blue, $17,000 (501)621-4191 1993 SUZUKI INTRUDER – 800cc, gd condition, $5000 (501)668-8013 DID YOU KNOW? – A pregnant goldfish is called a twit!
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90 HARLEY DAVIDSON FATBOY – 25000 miles, grey ghost classic, saddlebags, windshield chromed out, original owner, $35,000 (501)621-4191 DID YOU KNOW? – The Hawaiian alphabet only has 12 letters!
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BELMOPAN – Perfect for UB student, Altun Ha Street, Includes light and water, access to Living area, kitchen and shared bathroom (501)607-9019 DID YOU KNOW? – Pearls melt in vinegar!
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SAMSUNG GALAXY S3 – 16GB, Smart, not activated! Case, Screen Protector, xlnt cond, $700 (501)620-0644 HTC X – Win 8, Beats Audio, 16 GB intrnal memory, 8MP, front & rear camera, Digicell, $900 (501)600-3556 AD DEADLINE: SATS @ 12NOON!
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SANTA ELENA – 2 Bedroom house, ideal location, $350 mo - (501)668-0619 DID YOU KNOW? – A 10 Gallon Hat will only hold 3/4 of a Gallon!
HOUSES FOR SALE
HILLVIEW, SANTA ELENA – 2 bdrm with mountain view, Fully Fenced with burglar bars and located on a large parcel. $110,000 BZ (501)669-6689
LOTS FOR SALE
BELIZE RIVER – 23 Acre parcel w frontage on Belize River, w elec, cleared w large orchard of mangoes, $199,000 USD (501)824-4050
BELMOPAN – 25 Acre parcel, 7 miles out of Belmopan & 3.5 miles into Never Delay road on left hand side (501)822-3065 DID YOU KNOW? – The youngest Pope was 11!
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IPOD – 4th gen 8 gb, No wifi, no top button works fine $100 (501)670-7296
PRINTERS
CANON IP2700 COLOR INKJET – 2 Brand New in box, never used, great deal for only $50 ea (501)634-0400
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WANTED – STOVES / OVENS – Needs to be in good working condition, will pay cash (501)604-4187 DID YOU KNOW? – To produce a single pound of honey, a single bee would have to visit 2 million flowers!
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from entering the cells and fueling and energizing the body. The resulting spike in glucose can result in symptoms such as increased hunger and thirst, weight loss, fatigue, and frequent infections. Long-term complications include kidney failure, nerve damage, and blindness.
What is Diabetes?
Diabetes is a common group of chronic metabolic diseases that cause high blood sugar (glucose) levels in the body due to defects in insulin production or function. Diabetes is also known as diabetes mellitus to distinguish it from a relatively rare metabolic disorder called diabetes insipidus that doesn’t affect blood sugar. Symptoms of diabetes occur when a lack of insulin or insulin resistance stops glucose
Types of Diabetes Diabetes is categorized into two main categories and one subcategory, but all are typified by problems of insulin resulting in high blood sugar levels in the body. The categories are: Type 1 Diabetes This type of diabetes is categorized as an autoimmune disease and occurs when the body’s misdirected immune system attacks and destroys insulin-producing beta cells in the pancreas. Although genetic or environmental triggers are suspected, the exact cause of type 1 diabetes—once referred to as insulindependent or juvenile-onset diabetes—is not
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Type 2 Diabetes This type most often develops gradually with age and is characterized by insulin resistance in the body. Because of this resistance, the body’s fat, liver, and muscle cells are unable to take in and store glucose, which is used for energy. The glucose remains in the blood. The abnormal buildup of glucose (blood sugar) can result in hyperglycemia and impaired body functions. Type 2 diabetes occurs most often in people who are overweight because fat interferes with the body’s ability to use insulin, but it also can occur in thin people and the elderly. Family history and genetics play a major role in type 2 diabetes, and inactivity and poor diet can also
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completely understood. Type 1 accounts for only five to 10 percent of diabetes cases in the United States, and while it can occur at any age, most patients are diagnosed as children or young adults. Those with type 1 diabetes must take insulin daily to manage their condition.
increase the risk.
Gestational Diabetes Gestational diabetes is defined as blood-sugar elevation during pregnancy and is known to affect about three to eight percent of women. Left undiagnosed or untreated, it can lead to problems such as high birth weight and breathing problems for the baby. Gestational diabetes usually resolves in the mother after the baby is born, but statistics show that women who have gestational diabetes have a much greater chance of developing type 2 diabetes within five to 10 years. Prediabetes This condition is marked by blood sugar levels that are too high to be considered normal but are not yet high enough to be in the range of a typical diabetes diagnosis. Prediabetes increases not only your risk of developing diabetes but also heart disease. l
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A & R BELIZEAN FOOD| Belizean cuisine, Market Square| 620-3189 AL RUSTICO BAR & GRILL| Humming Bird Hwy, Cor Ramirez St & Las Flores| ALWIN RESTAURANT| Mountain View Blvd| ARCH SEAFOOD| Belizean cuisine, 46.5 Miles Western Hwy| 822-3258 BROWN’S DELI| Belizean cuisine, 24 Stann Creek St |
607-8900 CALADIUM RESTAURANT| Belizean cuisine| 822-2754 CARIMBOU’S DINER| Belizean cuisine, Market Square |604-6703/668-4190 CHON SAAN PALACE| Chinese, 7069 George Price Blvd| 822-3388 CORKERS RESTAURANT & WINE BAR| Belizean / American cuisine, Top Floor Hibiscus Plaza| DEL NORTE CEVICHE PLACE| Cevecheria /Belizean cuisine, 6 San Martin / Saint Paul Road|
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DIAMOND RESTAURANT| Chinese cuisine, 1900 Constitution Dr | 822-0373
Hummingbird Hwy| 822-1263
BENNY’S KITCHEN| Belizean /Mayan dishes, Internet service for kids | 823-2541 /607-1929
DQ’S FAST FOOD| Belizean cuisine, 21 Stann Creek St | 822-3784
FORMOSA| Nim Li Punit St, Gourmet Coffee, Espressos, Lattes, Machiatos, Smoothies| 822-0888
EL RANCHO RESTAURANT & BAR| Belizean / American, 47 Miles Western Highway|
ICE POINT | 22 Stann Creek St, Coffee, Iced Tea, Juice, Fast Food, 10% Off Smoothies on Saturdays | 822-0661
PIZZAS TO GO| Pizzeria, Besides Long Lucky, $18 - Large, $28 - 14”, Pizza by the slice, Open 24 hours | 651-3663
GARDEN CITY RESTAURANT| Chinese cuisine, Mountain View Blvd|
PASQUALE’S PIZZA |
Forest Drive | 822-4663
PEPPERS PIZZA |
Off Ring Rd | 822-0666 /822-0667
GUANG DONG RESTAURANT| Chinese, Constitution Drive | 822-3672 JIA KANG RESTAURANT| Chinese cuisine, 4424 Nim Li Punit Street | 604-0588 LA CABANA RESTAURANT & BAR| Belizean cuisine, 1 Zultana St, Las Flores village | TER’S DELIGHTS| Belizean cuisine, #2 Stann Creek Street | 620-7406 THE MEATING PLACE| Roaring River Golf Course, Mile 50 ¼ Western Hwy, Steaks, more| 820-2031/ 669-1960 TROPICAL RESTAURANT|11 Cemetario Street San Martin | 663-3969 WING STOP| Garden City, Sports Bar cuisine, Delicious Wings n Things, 10am - midnight| 628-4498 YIM SAAN RESTAURANT & BAR| Chinese cuisine,
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ANGELUS PRESS| Constitution Dr| 822-3861 /822-3863
CYBERCOM INTERNET CENTER| Libertad Maria St | 822-2317
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EZ KAFE| Brodies Complex| 672-0007 GS-COM BELMOPAN| 16 Garden City Plaza |822-2588 INTEGRICOMP INTERNET CAFE & IT TRAINING| 18 Trinity Boulevard | 665-7001 /629-0189 PC.COM| Market Square| 822-2449 PROSS COMPUTERS | Constitution Drive| 822-0656
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ANTONINI’S| Garden City Plaza| THE FAMILY CORNER| The Emporium Plaza|
TABU RESTAURANT| Benque Resort & Spa, Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner| | 632-0688
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AGUADA HOTEL & RESTAURANT| Santa Elena, Belizean /American cuisine, full service restaurant & bar, catering, event planning | 804-3609 ANNIE’S BELIZEAN FOOD & PIZZA| Savannah area, across from San Ignacio Market, Breakfast & Lunch, Mon-Sat, Cash only | CENAIDA’S BELIZEAN| West St, Belizean Cuisine, Lunch & Dinner | 631-2526 DEL CARMEN BAR & GRILL| 12 Joseph Andrews Dr., 10am-8pm Tue - Sat, Meat Loafs, Kabobs, Roast Pork, Chicken Wings, Ice Cold Beers, Cash Only | 600-4294 ERVA’S| 4 West Street, San Ignacio, Belizean cuisine | 824-2821 FLAYVA’S| Belizean/American /Vegetarian| 804-2267
FUEGO BAR & GRILL| The New face of cuisine, #2 San Ignacio Welcome Center | 824-FOOD (3663) GUAVA LIMB CAFE| Light fresh fusion cuisine, dessert specialties, coffees in a quaint setting overlooking the Macal Park, Credit cards, $8 - $30 | 824-4837 HAMS BBQ| In Hot Mama’s parking lot, Mile 60 George Price Hwy | 630-8058 HODES PLACE| Savannah Area,
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HOT TACO SNACK SHACK| Bullet Tree Rd, Hard Shell & Soft Tacos, Burritos, Burgers, etc., | 675-7000 KO’-OX HAN-NAH| Indian /Asian /American Cuisine, Burns Ave| MARTHA’S KITCHEN| 10 West Street, Downtown San Ignacio, Belizean /American cuisine| MASABADUGA| San Ignacio Welcome Center, Belizean Cuisine, We do delivery, 7am-9:30pm Mon-Sat |600-4057 & 629-4355 MAXIMS| Downtown San Ignacio, Chinese cuisine| MERCY’S KITCHEN| Santa Elena, Saint Andrews St., Traditional & American Food, Ask about our Delicious Daily Specials, 6am-9pm Monday-Saturday | 635-1714 MICKEY’S SNACK SHOP| Burns Ave., Local fast food| MINCHO’S| Burns Ave., Local fast food ORANGE GALLERY GUEST HOUSE & CAFE| Unitedville on the Western Hwy, Belizean /Continental cuisine| POPS RESTAURANT| West St, Breakfast/ Sandwiches| 824-3366 ROLSON’S| Off the Benque Rd., Bar/Cantina/ Hotel, Belizean/ Mexican/ American cuisine|
ROOTS WRAPS & SMOOTHIES | 38 West Street at Hotel Tia Maria, Healthy Lunch Bar serving raw, vegan and vegetarian food for the whole family, Mon-Fri 7am3pm Sat 9am-5pm, Free Delivery | 666-2889 ROSITA’S FAST FOOD| Joseph Andrews, by Sacred Heart High School, Delicious Belizean cuisine, Excellent prices| RUNNING W STEAK HOUSE| Inside the San Ignacio Resort hotel SANNY’S GRILL| 18th St, Grilled Steaks, Pork Chops, Jerk Pork | 824-2988 SERENDIB RESTAURANT| Burns Ave., Sri-Lankan/ Belizean cusine | 824-2302 SNOOTY FOX GRILL HOUSE| Benque Viejo Road, open Thursday - Sunday, 11 am to 8:30 pm. Open-air dining, American cuisine, $10-$25. |623-9694 TAI SAN CHINESE RESTAURANT | 9 Burns Avenue, San Ignacio |824-2257 THE WING STOP| Burns Avenue, Sports Bar cuisine, Delicious Wings n Things, 10am - midnight| 880-0048
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JJ’S UP THE HILL| Benque Rd, Belizean /American cuisine| 604-3041 MELUCHIS| Joseph Andrew Dr., by Graveyard,
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THE OLD FRENCH BAKERY| San Ignacio Welcome Center, Savannah area, Wide variety of pastries, breads, etc.| 804-0054
Cream, Pastries| 824-4187 MR. GREEDY’S PIZZERIA & BAR| Burns Ave., Pizzas, wings, Belizean/ American, Bfst/Lunch/Dinner| 804-4688
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SWEET TING| Joseph Andrews Dr, Cakes, Pastries, etc.|
CAYO TWIST| Corner of Benque Rd & Joseph Andrews Dr.
YOLI’S PIZZA| San Ignacio Welcome Center, Pizza, Ice
AMORE MIO GELATO| Burns Ave, 10am - 8pm Mon Sat| 602-8365
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ICE BAR AT MIDAS RESORT| Happy Hour starts Monday to Friday 6pm to 8pm Beers $3.50 Rum & Soda $3.50, selected cocktails $7.50 JJ’S UP THE HILL| (formerly Cappello’s, San Ignacio, Happy Hour 5pm-9pm Daily except Sundays (closed)
GOLDEN CORRAL| Route 20 West, American cuisine, Catering| 823-0421 WESTERN DAIRY| Pizza, Ice Cream, etc.|
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AMIGOS BAR AND RESTAURANT | Happy Hours from 5 to 7 pm daily. Our menu includes delicious Belizean, American and International cuisine, PLUS a pizza Special on Fridays. FREE WI-FI too!
Caracol BLUE ANGELS NIGHTCLUB| San Ignacio, 11 Hudson Street, DJ /or Band Dance on Fridays & Saturdays, open every day, Hip Hop, Reggae, Soca, Punta, etc. JJ’S UP THE HILL| (formerly Cappello’s) San Ignacio, DJ Dance on weekends, karaoke, Cover charge on special events. 604-3041 /604-6138 LA CABANA| Belmopan, just off the Southern Hwy in Las Flores, DJ Dance on weekends, Reggae, Dancehall, Hip Hop, Top 40 MELUCHI’S| San Ignacio, DJ Dance on weekends, Reggae, Top 40, 80’s NEXT LOUNGE| San Ignacio, in Princess Casino, DJ Dance, Dancehall, Hip Hop, Euro House, Cover RUMORS RESORT HOTEL| San Ignacio, on Benque Rd, Special events. 824-2795
BLUE ANGELS NIGHTCLUB| San Ignacio, 11 Hudson St. $2.50 Local Beer, Happy Hour 5pm-7pm
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Enter the Mayan
from the Macal River. It is situated approxi- It rests on the Vaca mately 40 kilometres Plateau at an elevasouth of Xunantunich tion of 500 meters and the town of San above sea-level, in Ignacio Cayo, and the foothills of the 15 kilometers away Maya Mountains.
Long thought to be a tertiary center, it is now known that the site was one of the most important regional political centers of the Maya Lowlands during the
Classic Period. Caracol covered approximately 200 square kilometers, covering an area much larger than present-day Belize City (the largest metropolitan area
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town grew into one of the largest ancient Maya cities, covering some 177 km² with an estimated population of about 15,000 with settlement focused along the many radiating causeways (potentially peaking between 120,000, or as many as 180,000)
early as 1200 B.C., yet occupation in the epicentral area was no earlier than 650 B.C. and lasted no later than A.D. 950. Caracol boasts 53 carved stone monuments (25 stelae and 28 altars), and more than 250 burials and 200 caches.[5] Its ancient name is read Uxwitza’ (hispaniHistory cised, “Oxhuitza”) which translates as The Caracol area “Three Hill Water” was occupied as from which the Early
Classic title Ux Witz Ajaw, or “Three Hills Lord” was derived. This place name may also reference the Three Stone Place of creation. By the Early Classic (between A.D. 250-550) Caracol was tied into extensive trade networks and pan-lowland ideological systems, leading to a unified regional economy The Caracol was officially founded in A.D. 331 (8.14.13.10.4) by Te’
Lord Water (Yajaw Te’ K’inich II) acceded to power in A.D. 553 under the auspices of Tikal’s Lord Double Bird (Wak Chan K’awiil). Then, in A.D. 556 Tikal enacted a ch’ak (axe) war event, and defeated Caracol; this caused Lord Water to enact the first know star-war event in 562, and defeated Tikal’s Lord Wak Chan K’awiil (Double Bird).This is the earliest recorded star-war event, and is the cause of the archaeologically and epigraphically demonstrated Tikal mid-Classic hiatus,
which saw a decline in Tikal’s population, a cessation of monument erection, and the destruction of certain monuments in the Great Plaza. This 120 year long hiatus at Tikal occurred as Caracol’s population and monumental construction increased, and the site became more prosperous and cohesive.
that of Caracol.
This event also saw Tikal take on cultural characteristics of Caracol; even with the renewed erection of monuments at Tikal, their style mimicked
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How to Get There? From the town of San Ignacio, Caracol is a 2-½ hour drive. Take the Cristo Rey Road and drive towards Mountain Pine Ridge until you reach Douglas D’Silva Forest Station. Drive another 45 minutes until you reach the Caracol Archaeological Reserve.
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in the country) and supported more than twice the modern city’s population. Population At Caracol, there are approximately 267 structures per square kilometer, 85% higher than Tikal. The site covers approximately 200 square kilometers, and within this area, structures are generally situated equidistantly and are integrated with the terrace system. The
K’ab Chaak. Special Deposit C117F-1, a Teotihuacan style cremation of three individuals dates precisely to this period, indicating early influences from northern Mexico. Caracol was at first a client state of the more powerful city of Tikal, 76 km to the northwest. Tikal’s influence weakened during the mid-sixth century; losing control of Naranjo, located halfway between the two cities (42 km from each site), to rival Calakmul. In A.D. 531, Lord K’an I acceded to the throne.