Monday 28 March 2011
Sunday 27 March 2011
World Forestry Day Observed
March 21st was World Forest Day - but if you didn't go out and hug a tree, you can still go and do so - because it's also international year of the forests.
In Belize - where 36% of our territory is under protection, the day was commemorated at the Louisiana Palmar Nature Park in Orange Walk Town where Chief Forestry Officer Wilbur Sabido outlined the theme for the year's observance:
Wilbur Sabido, Chief Forestry Officer
"Nationally, our national theme for this international year of forest is "Forest for People". What we've done is really to try and commemorate both events in one and so today we gather here to plant our national tree."
Hon. Gaspar Vega, Minister of Natural Resources
"Our ministry of natural resources and the environment felt it practical to have the greening take place in our own back yard. But this is also the launch of our re-forestation initiative in the fresh water creek forest reserve. A commitment I made when the ministry issued medium term licenses in the reserve. The licensees will work with the forest department to replant log and hurricane impacted areas in the reserve."
The Forestry Department plans to do tours, competitions and other events to mark the year of forests.
In Belize - where 36% of our territory is under protection, the day was commemorated at the Louisiana Palmar Nature Park in Orange Walk Town where Chief Forestry Officer Wilbur Sabido outlined the theme for the year's observance:
Wilbur Sabido, Chief Forestry Officer
"Nationally, our national theme for this international year of forest is "Forest for People". What we've done is really to try and commemorate both events in one and so today we gather here to plant our national tree."
Hon. Gaspar Vega, Minister of Natural Resources
"Our ministry of natural resources and the environment felt it practical to have the greening take place in our own back yard. But this is also the launch of our re-forestation initiative in the fresh water creek forest reserve. A commitment I made when the ministry issued medium term licenses in the reserve. The licensees will work with the forest department to replant log and hurricane impacted areas in the reserve."
The Forestry Department plans to do tours, competitions and other events to mark the year of forests.
Academic Publishes Book
Another Belizean Academic has entered the world of literary publication, by launching her first book of Poetry, Prose and Pictures.
Jane Menzies Bennett, the Head of the University of the West Indies Open Campus, Belize and an Adult Educator has been writing poetry since her high school days at St. Catherine Academy.
And now she's culled the collective wisdom of her years and launched her book at the Bliss Center. The book is entitled Journeys Part I.
Jane Menzies Bennett, the Head of the University of the West Indies Open Campus, Belize and an Adult Educator has been writing poetry since her high school days at St. Catherine Academy.
And now she's culled the collective wisdom of her years and launched her book at the Bliss Center. The book is entitled Journeys Part I.
It's Called Mindset
It's called Mindset
As I was passing by the elephants, I suddenly stopped, confused by the fact that these huge creatures were being held by only a small rope tied to their front leg.
No chains, no cages. It was obvious that the elephants could, at anytime, break away from the ropes they were tied to but for some reason, they did not. I saw a trainer nearby and asked why these beautiful, magnificent animals just stood there and made no attempt to get away.
"Well," he said, "when they are very young and much smaller we use the same size rope to tie them and, at that age, it's enough to hold them. As they grow up, they are conditioned to believe they cannot break away. They believe the rope can still hold them, so they never try to break free.
"I was amazed. These animals could at any time break free from their bonds but because they believed they couldn't, they were stuck right where they were.
Like the elephants, how many of us go through life hanging onto a belief that we cannot do something, simply because we failed at it once before?
Wise saying, “Your attempt may fail, but never fail to make an attempt.”
As I was passing by the elephants, I suddenly stopped, confused by the fact that these huge creatures were being held by only a small rope tied to their front leg.
No chains, no cages. It was obvious that the elephants could, at anytime, break away from the ropes they were tied to but for some reason, they did not. I saw a trainer nearby and asked why these beautiful, magnificent animals just stood there and made no attempt to get away.
"Well," he said, "when they are very young and much smaller we use the same size rope to tie them and, at that age, it's enough to hold them. As they grow up, they are conditioned to believe they cannot break away. They believe the rope can still hold them, so they never try to break free.
"I was amazed. These animals could at any time break free from their bonds but because they believed they couldn't, they were stuck right where they were.
Like the elephants, how many of us go through life hanging onto a belief that we cannot do something, simply because we failed at it once before?
Wise saying, “Your attempt may fail, but never fail to make an attempt.”
Saturday 19 March 2011
Derrick Rose will be 2011 NBA MVP
Derrick Martell Rose (born October 4, 1988) is an American professional basketball player who is currently playing for the Chicago Bulls of the NBA.
Born in Chicago, Rose learned the game of basketball from his three older brothers. In high school, he won two state championships and was rated by scouts as the top point guard prospect in the country after graduation. He played for the University of Memphis Tigers and reached the NCAA national championship game in 2008. Shortly after, Rose declared for the 2008 NBA Draft and was selected first overall by his hometown Chicago Bulls. In his first year of professional basketball, Rose was voted the Rookie of the Year and was selected to the All-Rookie Team. In only his second season, Rose was selected as an All-Star for the first time for the 2010 NBA All-Star Game; he was also named a starter for the U.S. Team at the 2010 FIBA World Championships.
Wiz Khalifa
Cameron Jibril Thomaz (born September 8, 1987), better known by the stage name Wiz Khalifa, is an American rapper based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He released his debut album, Show and Prove, in 2006, and signed to Warner Bros. Records in 2007. His eurodance-influenced single, "Say Yeah", received urban radio airplay, charting on the Rhythmic Top 40 and Hot Rap Tracks charts in 2008. Khalifa parted with Warner Bros. and released his second album, Deal or No Deal, in November 2009. He released the mixtape Kush and Orange Juice as a free download in April 2010; he then signed with Atlantic Records. He is also well-known for his debut single for Atlantic, "Black and Yellow", which peaked at number 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. His debut album for the label, Rolling Papers, is expected to be released on March 29, 2011.
Sunday 13 March 2011
11 Facts About Healthy Living
1.Over the past 30 years, the number of overweight children has doubled and the number of overweight teenagers has tripled.
2.Studies show that individuals who are 20% or more overweight run a greater risk of developing type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, stroke, arthritis, and some forms of cancer.
3.The prevalence of diabetes increased by 33% in the past 20 years, due primarily to the increased number of overweight people.
4.It takes approximately 20 minutes for your brain to know that your stomach is full.
5.The majority of items in existing vending machines contribute to a variety of health issues including obesity, diabetes and heart disease, as well as behavioral issues such as hyperactivity, fatigue and aggression.
6.Over 300,000 deaths per year are caused by poor nutrition and a lack of physical activity.
7.One out of every three children born today will develop diabetes at some point in their lifetime if dietary trends continue as they are today.
8.A can of soda contains 10 teaspoons of sugar.
9.In the US, the average adult drinks about 500 cans of soda a year.
10.In the United States, obesity is second only to smoking as a cause of death.
11.According to the Canadian Pediatric Society, most food advertising on children's TV shows is for fast foods, soft drinks, candy and pre-sweetened cereals.
2.Studies show that individuals who are 20% or more overweight run a greater risk of developing type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, stroke, arthritis, and some forms of cancer.
3.The prevalence of diabetes increased by 33% in the past 20 years, due primarily to the increased number of overweight people.
4.It takes approximately 20 minutes for your brain to know that your stomach is full.
5.The majority of items in existing vending machines contribute to a variety of health issues including obesity, diabetes and heart disease, as well as behavioral issues such as hyperactivity, fatigue and aggression.
6.Over 300,000 deaths per year are caused by poor nutrition and a lack of physical activity.
7.One out of every three children born today will develop diabetes at some point in their lifetime if dietary trends continue as they are today.
8.A can of soda contains 10 teaspoons of sugar.
9.In the US, the average adult drinks about 500 cans of soda a year.
10.In the United States, obesity is second only to smoking as a cause of death.
11.According to the Canadian Pediatric Society, most food advertising on children's TV shows is for fast foods, soft drinks, candy and pre-sweetened cereals.
Zip Riders won La Ruta Maya River Challenge 2011
The 14th edition of La Ruta Maya brought with it the best competition this 170 mile river challenge has ever witnessed. This year, the race included 81 canoes with a mandatory crew of 3 each in 8 different categories. In the end of the race, Zip Rider emerged the overall winner with a total time of 18 hours 4 seconds while Belize Bank totaled 18 hours 5 seconds. The difference is 1 second – that same second Zip Rider gained in the Burrell Boom sprint.
Japan hit by huge earthquake and tsunami
Japan was struck by its strongest earthquake on record, an 8.9-magnitude temblor that shook buildings across Tokyo and unleashed a seven-meter-high tsunami that killed hundreds and engulfed towns on the northern coast.
The estimated death toll from Japan's disasters climbed past 10,000 Sunday as authorities raced to combat the threat of multiple nuclear reactor meltdowns and hundreds of thousands of people struggled to find food and water. The prime minister said it was the nation's worst crisis since World War II.
The death toll surged because of a report from Miyagi, one of the three hardest hit states. The police chief told disaster relief officials more than 10,000 people were killed, police spokesman Go Sugawara told The Associated Press. That was an estimate — only 400 people have been confirmed dead in Miyagi, which has a population of 2.3 million.
According to officials, more than 1,800 people were confirmed dead — including 200 people whose bodies were found Sunday along the coast — and more than 1,400 were missing in Friday's disasters. Another 1,900 were injured.
For Japan, one of the world's leading economies with ultramodern infrastructure, the disasters plunged ordinary life into nearly unimaginable deprivation.
Hundreds of thousands of hungry survivors huddled in darkened emergency centers that were cut off from rescuers, aid and electricity. At least 1.4 million households had gone without water since the quake struck and some 1.9 million households were without electricity.
While the government doubled the number of soldiers deployed in the aid effort to 100,000 and sent 120,000 blankets, 120,000 bottles of water and 29,000 gallons (110,000 liters) of gasoline plus food to the affected areas, Prime Minister Naoto Kan said electricity would take days to restore. In the meantime, he said, electricity would be rationed with rolling blackouts to several cities, including Tokyo.
Below are some photos of Japan after the tragedy:
The estimated death toll from Japan's disasters climbed past 10,000 Sunday as authorities raced to combat the threat of multiple nuclear reactor meltdowns and hundreds of thousands of people struggled to find food and water. The prime minister said it was the nation's worst crisis since World War II.
The death toll surged because of a report from Miyagi, one of the three hardest hit states. The police chief told disaster relief officials more than 10,000 people were killed, police spokesman Go Sugawara told The Associated Press. That was an estimate — only 400 people have been confirmed dead in Miyagi, which has a population of 2.3 million.
According to officials, more than 1,800 people were confirmed dead — including 200 people whose bodies were found Sunday along the coast — and more than 1,400 were missing in Friday's disasters. Another 1,900 were injured.
For Japan, one of the world's leading economies with ultramodern infrastructure, the disasters plunged ordinary life into nearly unimaginable deprivation.
Hundreds of thousands of hungry survivors huddled in darkened emergency centers that were cut off from rescuers, aid and electricity. At least 1.4 million households had gone without water since the quake struck and some 1.9 million households were without electricity.
While the government doubled the number of soldiers deployed in the aid effort to 100,000 and sent 120,000 blankets, 120,000 bottles of water and 29,000 gallons (110,000 liters) of gasoline plus food to the affected areas, Prime Minister Naoto Kan said electricity would take days to restore. In the meantime, he said, electricity would be rationed with rolling blackouts to several cities, including Tokyo.
Below are some photos of Japan after the tragedy:
Sunday 6 March 2011
He's Back: KANYE WEST
My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy is the fifth studio album by American hip hop artist Kanye West, released November 22, 2010 on Roc-A-Fella Records. Recording sessions for the album took place primarily at Avex Recording Studio in Honolulu, Hawaii during 2009 to 2010. Production was handled by West and several other record producers, including Jeff Bhasker, The RZA, No I.D., and Mike Dean, among others. Following a hiatus from his music career, West worked on the album through a communal development that involved him and various other musicians and producers contributing collectively to the album's music.
Some of the songs from the album: Power, All of the lights, Monster, Runaway, hell of a life, dark fantasy, etc.
Here is the video for "All of the Lights"
APPLE news
Apple has just released their new Ipad 2:Thinner, light, faster.
Starting at $499= WiFi + 3G
Also, now it has its own camera
Starting at $499= WiFi + 3G
Also, now it has its own camera
Kid Cudi
KiD CuDi, is an American rapper, singer and actor. He first gained major attention after the release of his debut mixtape A Kid Named Cudi. In 2009, his single "Day 'n' Nite" reached the top five of the Billboard Hot 100 and Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs charts. "Day 'n' Nite" is part of Cudi's debut album Man on the Moon: The End of Day. Cudi has also worked with Kanye West, Common, David Guetta and other artists signed to the GOOD Music label.
Here is my favorite song from him:
Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides
Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides is an upcoming 2011 3D fantasy action-adventure film. It is the fourth film in the Pirates of the Caribbean series, distributed by Walt Disney Pictures, produced by Jerry Bruckheimer and stars Johnny Depp, Penélope Cruz, Ian McShane, Geoffrey Rush, Kevin McNally, Àstrid Bergès-Frisbey, Sam Claflin, Stephen Graham, Gemma Ward and Richard Griffiths. The film was first announced in September 2008, and principal photography started in June 2010. Unlike the previous films, which were shot primarily on location in the Caribbean, On Stranger Tides had most of its production in Hawaii.
The plot draws inspiration from the novel On Stranger Tides by Tim Powers, which is the same novel that inspired the LucasArts game The Secret of Monkey Island. The plot features Captain Jack Sparrow, again played by Johnny Depp, searching for the Fountain of Youth and confronting the infamous, real-life, legendary pirate Blackbeard.
Here is the link where you can get additional information:
http://disney.go.com/pirates/
Lakers vs Spurs-Rivalry
The Los Angeles Lakers will be playing the San Antonio Spurs today on ABC at 2:30pm today.
LAKERS WE GOT THIS!!!!!!
KOBE IS PROBABLY GOING TO DROP 40 ON THE SPURS.
HERE IS KOBE DUNKING ON TIM DUNCAN:
LAKERS WE GOT THIS!!!!!!
KOBE IS PROBABLY GOING TO DROP 40 ON THE SPURS.
HERE IS KOBE DUNKING ON TIM DUNCAN:
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