The Art of Life - The Children's Dilemma

“A human being like its creator is an enigma”

A glimmer of dawn was seeping through the bedroom window, she hadn’t slept last night. She was upset. No Mad! Her best friend Kate had a date with that cute boy in her class and it didn’t sit right with her. She wanted to punch him, shove him to the ground. Her feelings were against everything she knew. She loved Kate, wanted to hold and kiss her since they became friends in standard one. Now teenagers she craved her inside.

Is a girl who she should love? What would her church going Christian parents say? Surly she was bound for hell. Nights she prayed to the God she believed in, asking why? Why she felt the way she did.

All over the world we have holy scriptures that teach us how to conduct our lives-each claiming truth. But truth never stops evolving. Before words are printed experience change. Our children are crying out in change. Can we meet them where they are? Love them and understand who they are becoming?

All the rules in the world can’t match truth and experience. Through the filter of time all precepts become a path overgrown with the weeds of new knowledge. In the end kindness is the only form that love fits into. Evolution cannot be contained in words and rituals.

Books by Christopher Emmanuel can be purchased at his Art Gallery in The Sunbreeze Hotel, Art of Touch, Pages Book Store, Black orchid Spa and Sol Spa.

Tropic Air Announces Fare Increase

16 February 2011

To our valued customers:

The cost of our operations continues to increase forcing us to raise our fares. Costs in the airline industry have become so volatile that major airlines have increased their ticket prices twice within the past two weeks*.

Effective April 1st, 2011 we will increase most of our fares by $5.00 Belize per segment. See the enclosed fare schedule. This is primarily to offset the increased cost of fuel since our last fare increase in 2008. With the continuing volatility of operating costs, we may adjust fares frequently in the future without notice or delay.

While we are delaying this fare increase for the benefit of those customers who may have booked reservations and quoted current fares, we will not be able to protect customers from future increases. If you are quoting airfare in a package you should make the quote subject to immediate purchase of the airfare. Tropic Air is committed to offering the best possible service to its customers. To enable us to do that, we must charge a fair and reasonable price. We welcome any comments you have on this or any other part of our service.

Sincerely,

John E Greif III Steve Schulte

President Chief Executive Officer


* http://jamaica-gleaner.com/gleaner/20110216/business/business9.html

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What's New? Mariano's 2!!

They found success with their first store, Mariano’s, located on Pelican Street. Offering games, a bouncy tent, party balloons and of course, delicious frozen yogurt and ice cream, Mariano’s has proved to be a hit with children of all ages.
Now Lyzemie and Pocho Calderon have opened their second store, selling homemade frozen yogurt and ice cream. The creamy delicious frozen yogurt treats include your choice of (real) blueberries/strawberries/blackberries and other delicious fruits blended for a delicious and healthy treat. Yogurt smoothies refreshes, and you can feel virtuous sipping on it too!! Ice creams are creamy and delicious, coming in a variety of flavors and combos.

The Calderons welcome everyone to come on by to Mariano’s 2 on Pescador Drive, next to Waruguma’s, and enjoy the tasty treats on offer. You won’t want to miss it!!

What's New? Cici's Hands in San Pedro

With gorgeous touches throughout the store, Cici’s Hands in SP contains knick-knacks and beautiful handmade items that anyone can appreciate. Frames, toys, blankets and homemade jewelry, and something for the doggies too!! Designed by Cici, and managed by Mo (her son), the items are unique and very pretty. While a few items are ready-made, the majority is crafted by hand – and Cici and Mo of Texas look forward to filling the store with all handmade goods pretty soon.

They are located on middle street (Pescador Drive), right next to Mariano’s 2. Open from 10am to 10pm, Cici’s hands in SP is here to help you add some beauty to your home and life!!

BTL responds...

Mid-morning Thursday, February 17, a small power outage caused quite the stir on La Isla Bonita. Soon after the outage, cellular phone service and land line service were cut off. Early Friday morning, around 9am, cellular service and land lines were down once more, and for most of the morning, till around 11am, phone communication was impossible.

While cellular service was back around 11am, land lines (and internet) took a bit longer to come back. Everyone was asking, "what happened?"

In speaking to Angelee Vasquez, Public Relations officer for BTL, The San Pedro Sun found out that the reason for Thursday's lack of service was as a result of the power outage. According to BTL, their backup system was affected and a temporary fix was put on it. Today (Friday), technicians worked on fixing the backup system properly, replacing the equipment necessary. BTL assures the public that they do not anticipate any more problems with service again.

BTL apologizes for the inconveniences caused.