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Oluwabunmi, Nigeria
31 Dec 2011
Shannon Thompson, United States
28 Dec 2011
Anupama Unnikrishnan, India
28 Dec 2011
Sherry, United States
27 Dec 2011
Remi Omoshehin, Nigeria
27 Dec 2011
Brendon Hagen, United States
23 Dec 2011
Jasmine Lee, United States
23 Dec 2011
Michael, United States
23 Dec 2011
Carol, United States
22 Dec 2011
Ramona Moody, United States
20 Dec 2011
Honey is amazing.
My mother would always have a jar of honey at home, and I loved it when she would put 1- 2 teaspoons of honey in warm water, would be a very tasty and healthy drink.
I make it the simple tasy beverage now, adding a slice of lemon, which is great for soothing a sore throat. Since I am a teenager it also helps me with my stomach aches..
I get eczema on my arms and sometimes even on my face in spring from allergies and I put some honey on effected area and it stops me from itching and making matters worse.
I also have mild acne and when I feel like my skin is inflamed I use a mask of honey and oatmeal and a 3 drop of water and apply it on my skin, using the oatmeal to exfoliate a little bit,and leaving the mixture to sit on my skin for 10-15 minute, and I rinse. I get great ,smooth ,glowing and calmer skin.
Honey has so much benefits, and I have a teaspoon of it with my porridge aswell. I love honey,thank God for nature.
Eva Henessy, United Kingdom
18 Dec 2011
CK Cheng, Hong Kong
17 Dec 2011
Patricia Pena, United States
15 Dec 2011
Leony, The Philippines
13 Dec 2011
Mintwab Temesgen, Ethiopia
14 Dec 2011
Tango Baiabe, Solomon Islands
12 Dec 2011
Jayatee Gautam, India
12 Dec 2011
1. We drink a glass of honey+lemon juice in warm water every morning.
2. Banana + honey + milk + curd + ghee(clarified butter) are mixed together and used as an offering to gods.
3. I use honey+lemon juice as a face pack, to clear acne marks.
Veena Soppi, India
11 Dec 2011
Sarah, Tanzania
8 Dec 2011
Barbara Reece, United States
6 Dec 2011
I am a home beekeeper since several years ago. I have three children and I used to give them one teaspoon of honey every morning, believe me they did not miss even one day at school or at the university, they did not get sick all their life.
We normally use honey with milk coffi & some foods.
Antoine Kamel, Lebanon
5 Dec 2011
Jinju James, United Kingdom
20 Nov 2011
Sa Adu Abubakar, Nigeria
29 Nov 2011
Nakkie McCluskey, South Africa
29 Nov 2011
Kanengu Nawa, Zimbabwe
28 Nov 2011
Janice Hasting, United States
25 Nov 2011
I am a male, 66, and have been suffering from IBS for some years. My doctor has prescribed various medications which generally made it worse. At times it caused me to cry, it was so bad.
I saw an article about Manuka honey and it's properties and thought I'd give it a try.
Two days of taking one 5ml spoonful have brought about a massive reduction in the pain levels. I no longer feel sick and also feel much better in general.
Thank you bees!
Tony, United Kingdom
24 Nov 2011
Mohammad Waseem, India
24 Nov 2011
Nancy Bagwell, United States
20 Nov 2011
Uros Kovac, Slovenia
19 Nov 2011
Honey is good for weight loss and other disease preventions. It has helped me with weight loss when taken with lime.
Azeezat Bolaji, Nigeria
18 Nov 2011
A flour of roasted maize is mixed with honey. The cake can be stored for several months, it's a good meal for travellers in the bush.
My father is diabetic, when he got injured he was advised to smear honey on the wound and it got healed.
Sebastian Mzoghori, Kenya
16 Nov 2011
Michelle Dowling, United States
15 Nov 2011
Jannette, The Philippines
14 Nov 2011
I use honey every day, my morning drink of 2 tablespoons apple cider vinigar, 1 heaped teaspoon of honey a generous pinch of cinnamon and then fill the glass with apple juice, it's great for the digestion.
I also take a spoonfull of raw honey daily for its health benefits and when the skin on my face looks and feels a little blah I simply paste honey on leave for 20-30 minutes and wash off and it feels soft and looks great!
Michelle Oddi, United Kingdom
11 Nov 2011
Sandy Heise, United States
11 Nov 2011
Robin Carpenter, United States
11 Nov 2011
Poo Koo, Mauritius
9 Nov 2011
Kerry Daly, Canada
6 Nov 2011
Liz Jaap, Canada
4 Nov 2011
Gagoitseope Totang, Botswana
4 Nov 2011
Zoey Taylor, Australia
4 Nov 2011
Andrea Beynon, Canada
4 Nov 2011
Jue Qin, Canada
3 Nov 2011
Barbara Murray, Canada
3 Nov 2011
Misty Adams, Canada
3 Nov 2011
Melanie Shores, Canada
2 Nov 2011
Pam Goswell, Canada
2 Nov 2011
I do not buy juice for my kids because of the high fructose corn syrup, artificial sweeteners, and preservatives. Instead, I give them honey water. If I have lemons, I will add that too. They love it and they are rarely ever sick. =)
Sara, United States
2 Nov 2011
Well one day I was looking at a catalogue for healthy foods and notice that all the honey was from differant countries and not from Canada? Where is my honey from home I ask myself?,Well I decided not to purchase the honey and go to the groceries and buy honey that says Canada grade 1 on it, But my neighbor says to be that even if it says Canada on the label the honey might come from another country."Not that I have a big promlem with honey from another place its just the one thing that I thought we would not have a promlem buying here. Well one day I was at a another store that I do not shop at often and there on the shelf was a bottle of honey "made in Quebec" with joy I purchased a jar of creamy honey and when I got home my big fat slice of homemade bread went tinto the toaster and then was slathered with creamy honey. I love honey.....:)
Linda McHugh, Canada
2 Nov 2011
I use honey when I make homemade granola. Many paople love it and children have even enjoyed mt granola. I add cinnamon and nutmeg ot whatever to the recipe and sometimes I will add a little molasse to the recipe with the honey to add a different flavor.
Becky Betts, Canada
2 Nov 2011
We love honey. We use it in tea, with chicken, and sometimes we just drink it with water. If is passed from our grandma that if you have diarreha, drink honey water, and it really works. Later I went to univeristy and in one of our food science classes, we were learning why honey never go bad. The reason is that it contain some trace amounts of hydrogen peroxide, H2O2, so with that you would know why it would help with getting rid of diarreha. Hygrogen peroxide is a strong oxidizing agent that can be used as sanitizers to kill germs, so if you drink a very very very small amounts it will kill the germs in your gut that cause all the problem, and that is why honey never go bad. I don't know if these naturally occuring H2O2 has any chemical structural difference with man made ones.
Xiu Tang, Canada
2 Nov 2011
I have used honey in tea, making candy and some cooking uses for years. I discovered Manuka honey when my husband was ill and had open lesions (infection) on his legs. Since then it has become a staple in our pantry and used for a wide spectrum of uses. Most recently a friend bought me a toothpaste that contains propolus and I'm sold.
Debbie Gregory, United States
1 Nov 2011
Honey works so well on your face for lightning acne scars and reducing pimples. Just put honey on your face and wait for 10-20 minutes. Then wash it with cold water.
Jennifer, United States
30 Oct 2011
I am basically not in for a sweet tooth but, since the day I started tasting honey, I realised how much there is in honey than just the sweetness. I start my day with a cup of warm water and honey and go to bed with a cup of milk and honey.
In simple words, honey in my diet has given me a lot of energy, for some one like me who travels a lot for work, I always carry a bottle where ever I go.
Parvathy Srinivasan, India
30 Oct 2011
I had a very bad cough that lasted for almost a month. I went to the doctor and gave me antibiotics but they didn't help me at all. It became worse that I could hardly breath, until one day my friend told me to try honey with cinnamon mix with warm water. After taking 3 doses my cough just disappeared. Since then I always advise my friends to use this especially if they have cough and cold. Amazing!
Jona Banatao, The Philippines
29 Oct 2011
2 years back I saw an article on using honey as the only solution for curing dry cough for children then I started using the honey for my son. For nearly two year I've never found him coughing, once in a while it will come but it stays for one day and goes off. His immunity also improved alot. So I advise to give your child 1 table spoon of honey daily to your kid.
Kiranmayi, India
29 Oct 2011
It is our family ritual to use honey as a treatment for sore throat,cough and cold . it is very very effective and result will be seen with one dose.
Here is the recipe:
4 cup of water
1 or 2 longsticks of cinnamon
tea leaves
1 lemon
1 tbsp of honey per cup
Boil the water with cinnamon stick, add tea into boiling water 2 minutes before taking it off the stove, add honey and half lemon into 1 cup. But make sure that dont boil the honey and lemon.
drink 2 to 3 cup per day and you will see the result.
Iqra Aziz, United Arab Emirates
28 Oct 2011
I'm on the 3rd day of the honey, water detox diet.
I'm doing this to try to find out what food is making me breakout in wheals. I will slowly add food back into my diet starting tomorrow.
I have lost about 10 pounds. I have not been hungry and today I feel great. I have MS and this is the best I have felt in a long time.
I think I will do this diet often.
Thanks for all the info on honey. I love it.
Carole, United States
24 Oct 2011
I'm 83 years old and pain free. Have been for years.
I don't take medication except a baby aspirin every morning.
My breakfast consists of cereal and honey.(bran or other high fiber cereal) I slice a banana in a bowl and sprinkle it with cinnamon. Then I spread some honey on my cereal before mixing it with the banana I feel excellent.
Worth a try and it tastes great.
Gerry, Canada
22 Oct 2011
Ruth: Wow, Gerry! Cheers to the honeybees, honey, good health, and longevity!
Maggie Rinehart, United States
22 Oct 2011
CP, United States
21 Oct 2011
Ann Grace Sta Maria, United Arab Emirates
19 Oct 2011
Barbara Michaels, United States
16 Oct 2011
Ozcan, Turkey
15 Oct 2011
Angelo, United States
15 Oct 2011
Myrtis, United States
14 Oct 2011
Barbarah Hansen, United States
12 Oct 2011
Marge Paul, United States
11 Oct 2011
Kenneth Henry, Jamaica
10 Oct 2011
Muganga Isaac, Uganda
10 Oct 2011
I've been having some skin problems around my nose. Skin was red, sometimes itchy and flaky. Sometimes it hurt and sometimes it felt like something was crawling under it. The condition would come and go.
When I googled it, it said that it might be seborrheic dermatitis. I never checked with the doctor so I don't know whether that was it.
Anyway, when I started using honey in August 2011 I put it on my face around the nose as well. The next day I noticed the difference. :)
My skin wasn't itchy and red anymore.
P.S. I've had only one flare-up, because of stress, since I started using honey and it wasn't as severe as it used to be. If you have any skin problems I recommend yoou try it.
Hopefully it might help you too. :)
Jenny, Sweden
9 Oct 2011
Bharat Kotawdekar, India
9 Oct 2011
I use honey, cider vinegar and garlic to reduce my blood pressure and maintain my weight.
I once lived on a property that did epiculture and was responsible for the bottling and marketing of honey to local supermarkets.
Recently I have been using it as a spread instead of Jam or butter.
Yvonne Bailey, Jamaica
8 Oct 2011
I use the honey and Lemon Juice recipe in the morning to jelp me to lose weight. I also take a teaspoon of pure honey when I have a sore throat. I put it on a cut when I cut my finger. It works wonderfully. I also use the mouth wash receipe to freshen my breath.
P.S: It is a wonderful product. I also use it to make muffins too.
Dorothy Snyder, United States
6 Oct 2011
My honey experience started at a very tender age when I once visited an aunt why made one of her routine morning specials with the bread toasted with honey in it. As a kid I enjoyed so much and since fell in love with it. Without any idea, regarding its health benefits, I always preferred it over the table sugar. I later on found out that I was allergic to the table sugar when I once tried the it and as a result had a difficulty in breath. This clearly showed to me how good it was. My studies in school has also been made easier cos with honey on my menu I'm sure of the necessary nutrients for the strength my brain needed. "It would be a long lasting family tradition", I've promised myself since.
Elias Dzansi, Ghana
6 Oct 2011
Lillie, United States
5 Oct 2011
I just started using honey earlier tonight and thought maybe it would help me sleep - woke up at three a.m and cant go back to bed. Anyway, here's an exotic and quite delectable recipe:
2 1/2 cups water
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp cardamom
pinch of nutmeg
pinch of cloves
5 saffron threads (that's the secret ingredient)
2 Tbs RAW honey (preferably orange blossom)
bring water and spices to a rolling boil, immediately set to simmer for fifteen minutes. pour honey into a teapot. when fifteen minutes is up, add strained spices and water. stir to dilute and combine honey. I call this my royal ruby tea, perfect aphrodisiac and great at bedtime.
Myranda e., United States
5 Oct 2011
Teutele Grafteaux, New Caledonia
4 Oct 2011
Gary Kareff, United States
2 Oct 2011
Celeste Moore, United States
2 Oct 2011
Hollie Moyer, United States
1 Oct 2011
Right from childhood,honey has been an integral part of our diet.We used to take it as antidote for cough,cold and catarr. A little helping of honey in the pap was always a breakfast delight. In fact,honey was also used to clean the slight bruises and cuts we sustained playing in those childhood days.
Today, I use it to substitute for sugar in my tea and with that you are sure that the diahrrea and tummy rumbling that ensues when you drink a cup of tea with sugar in the morning is eliminated. It also defers the lunch time once in a while as you still feel filled even during lunch time.
Vinca Vincent, Nigeria
1 Oct 2011
I would much rather use honey than any other sweetener. I find my tastebuds appreciate the taste of food much more by using honey. One of my favorite super-simple recipes using honey is to cut up an onion in rings and saute in a small amount of unsalted butter until translucent Add a couple of tablespoons of water and drizzle honey over the onion rings. Continue to cook for about 10 minutes until caramelized. There also will be enough sauce to serve over the onions. I love to serve these with grilled chicken.
Sarah Tyler, Israel
28 Sep 2011
We use honey as a substitute for sugar, as most sugar is Genetically Modified, as well as Round-up ready sugar beets are being used instead of cane sugar now a days.
We know modified food is poisonous to our health, therefore we prefer to use a natural sweetner like honey for health reasons.
Our family has been using honey for a year now, and we know that our health benefits have been rewarding.
Cynthia Colleen, Canada
28 Sep 2011
Liaqat Ali, Pakistan
25 Sep 2011
Hi, my uncle had diabetes, after he died I stop eating sugar and start eating honey instead, it was really amazing honey with tea honey with milk, it gives me more energy and I feel calm and healthy.
I am from Kurdistan and the honey from this area is famous cause of our beautiful nature especially at spring. Your website is really helpful.
Shirin Ghanei, Iran
21 Sep 2011
I went into Google today purposely to type in "Benefits of Honey" and I came across your website. So why would I want to do that?
In the last couple of days I had been wanting to find out more about honey and that's the whole truth. I had bought 2 bottles of honey after I was pestered by a 'salesman' I met after stopping over in a rest area as I was driving back from a neighbouring city.
I didn't want to buy it at first for fear that it might be concocted, but there were sliced hives inside the pail of honey and something told me that it could be pure.
After taking it for about a week, I had this amazing experience. I am 50 now and I happened to have a weakening libido over the years, and I always seemed unable to keep my erection as I used to.
After my regular honey intake , I now find that I am able to hold it for a much longer period and amazingly yet, my erections are much much harder.
In fact I had tried a drug called "Provironum' to improve my erections, but it did not do much for me, but honey - indeed a magical substance!
A. Panirselvam, Malaysia
20 Sep 2011
Hi, I naturally take honey because but my parent made me believe it is good for the body since I was little. I just take it like that without knowing the area where it (honey) is benefitting me.
I have contended with skin irritation and bumps after shaving for many year without success. Different after-shave creams,ointment, sprays and all sorts have been prescribed to me but all proved abortive. Some of these after-shaves almost damaged my skin, well I guess maybe some contain strong compound.
Well as they say "whatever the mind seek, the mind finds". A thought just came to me in one of my relaxed mood. That I should honey. That means I should apply honey on my face.
This I did and the result was great. No more irritation.
Immediately after shaving I would wash my face with soap and water. Then I would apply the honey on the shaved spot. After some minute I wash my face again with water only.
This how honey has being of great benefit to me. My natural after-shave.
Dayo Adetutu, Nigeria
20 Sep 2011
Ruth: Dayo, nice post on a natural after-shave for all the gentlemen! Thanks!
Amanda, Australia
20 Sep 2011
Lucy Lemus, United States
19 Sep 2011
Nancy Parker, United States
18 Sep 2011
Ashley Kelley, United States
18 Sep 2011
I use honey in my tea, my baking and marinades. I have found honey to have a soothing effect even on my children especially when they are suffering from colds and flu.
Honey has also proved to work wonders on my facial skin. My skin tone is now very fair since i started using honey in my home-made facial scrub.
Esnath Mutenda,Zimbabwe
16 Sep 2011
Ceminha, Brazil
15 Sep 2011
Ruth: Wow, Ceminha, you actually carry with you honey as first aid all the time!
Lynn, United States
13 Sep 2011
Kathleen McWhorter, United States
13 Sep 2011
Juddy Stevens, Nigeria
9 Sep 2011
Jeanie Gibbs, United States
7 Sep 2011
Dolly Lemma, Tanzania
7 Sep 2011
Dave Wij, Sri Lanka
4 Sep 2011
Robin Delp, United States
3 Sep 2011
Barbara, United States
3 Sep 2011
Angela Gehrke, United States
2 Sep 2011
Rose Gambala, The Philippines
2 Sep 2011
Barbara Rosenberger, United States
27 Aug 2011
Akeya Chantie, Trinidad and Tobago
27 Aug 2011
Debbie Wenzel, United States
24 Aug 2011
Maureen, United Kingdom
19 Aug 2011
Ruth: Hi Maureen, thanks so much for posting your honey experience. Awesome! May I ask how honey is used in treating the eyes? Do you directly apply it as an eye drop? Or do you dilute it with water?
Maureen: I melt the honey in warm water, 1 to 10 then use an eye bath. I have heard of people using it straight from the jar into the eye. I don't think it matters as long as you get the honey in your eye. It does sting for a few seconds but the benefit you get is worth it. I hope someone can benefit from this experience.
Muhammad Feroz Nathanie, Malawi
17 Aug 2011
Dee Vidal, United States
17 Aug 2011
Merle, The Philippines
15 Aug 2011
Natasha King, New Zealand
13 Aug 2011
I use honey and vinegar for maintaining my preferred weight. I drink a glass a day and have had tremendous success.
I also use honey and lemon for my family for colds, sometimes adding a tiny bit of whiskey, covering with blankets and crawling into bed. It helps to sweat the flu away.
We are never without honey in our home. We have bees around us all the time and a bee keeper comes to collect the boxes and brings us fresh honey when the boxes are full. In fact he just picked up 4 boxes full yesterday.
Murphy Pagan, South Africa
9 Aug 2011
My 20 months child had a severe cough. Tried many medicines but no relief. Then I tried honey & realised that it really worked. It was really a sign of relief to me.
Poonam Singh, India
7 Aug 2011
Sheila, United States
7 Aug 2011
Hi! Honey is a natural energy booster and I love honey. I was 50 kgs at the time of my marriage. After my first delivery I was around 72 kgs. Tried Honey with Ginger and by 6 months I was back to my normal weight.
SLIMMING - To 1 tbsp of honey add 1 tsp of grated ginger and consume daiy on empty stomach.
ANTIAGING/WRINKLES: Soak Gooseberries in Honey and consume 1 daily in the morning on empty stomach.
GLOWING SKIN: 1 tbsp of Basil juice + 2 tsp of honey. Make a paste apply on the face. Leave for 15 mins and wash off.
Maya, India
3 Aug 2011
I've lost around 5kg (11 lbs) over the last few months without making any changes to my diet other than drinking a glass of warm water with lemon juice first thing every morning, and changing from coffee with sugar to green tea with honey.
I thought my scales were broken at first and had to check on my friends scales when I went to visit.
I also use honey and sugar as a scrub for my face as I was developing pimples (pimples at 49?! argggh)which have now all but cleared up. My skin feels so much softer and I rarely get pimples at all now.
Leanne, Australia
29 Jul 2011
Dr Iftikakhar Ahmad, Pakistan
27 Jul 2011
Juan Blas, Uganda
27 Jul 2011
A friend of mine came to stay with us and at the time was taking an extremely heavy dose of antibiotics. Her stomach was upset and she was nausous. I made her a mixture of raw honey (our local honey not store shelf type) and cinnamon and put it on some toast for her. She did not believe me that it would make her feel better. She at the toast with the honey mixture and left for her meeting. 1/2 hour later she called to tell me that she felt great. Going forward she took her anti-biotics with honey cinnamon toast.
My husband and I take vinegar and honey twice a day just for overall health. I see more energy in both of us and keeps the bodies cleansing process routine.
Kai Shepherd, United States
26 Jul 2011
Rita Raj, Malaysia
25 Jul 2011
Ruth: Wow Rita, unbelievable!
Dami Joe, Nigeria
22 Jul 2011
Ruth: Wow Dami, awesome!
Olubunmi, Nigeria
20 Jul 2011
Howard, United States
9 Jul 2011
Kayc Stone, United States
6 Jul 2011
Timothy N Flanagan, United States
5 Jul 2011
Henry, Barbados
4 Jul 2011
Chandrashekhar Buty, India
2 Jul 2011
Ruth: Chandrashekhar, you can get the Hibernation Honey book in Amazon.
Joylyn, Trinidad and Tobago
25 Jun 2011
Mike, United States
23 Jun 2011
Angel Hicks, United States
21 Jun 2011
Carol Morgan, Japan
19 Jun 2011
Pat Boorman, Canada
18 Jun 2011
I love Honey very much! Coming from Liberia and living in Ghana, West Africa for over 16 yrs since the war in Liberia, I recently started using honey and brown sugar as a natural alternative to white sugar.
As I don't like to use medicines for illnesses, I tend to go for more natural options. My kids and I usually get colds and coughs so I do a blend of ginger with honey and lemon and keep it it a sealed container in my fridge. We use it anytime I hear a sniff or random cough coming from anyone in my house and it works like a charm, dispelling mucous, sore throat and discomfort.
Joye Vera Hansen, Switzerland
16 Jun 2011
In my college days, I really don't like honey. But as I grew up I've heard alot about the usefulness of honey. So I decided to boost my all round health by taking honey. I started by taking a spoonful of it directly and taking some water to push it down to my tommy 'cos I felt I cant lick it. Later I got used to it. I used it as facial mask mixed with egg white and lemon before my wedding.my face was supple tender.Till date I use it for my beverages, tea, pap, baking of bread, frying puff puff, burns, cakes and pan cakes.Any way I dont use sugar at all.
Folarin Temitayo, Nigeria
16 Jun 2011
Honey is the most wonderful natural healer which has been given by the God to the humans. I explain in this manner because it is the only natural substance beneficial to the humans in a desperate situation that can not be ratified even by the doctors.
The acute sore throat which could not be cured with a series of antibiotics, healed by a few teaspoonful of honey.
Thanks to the websites that provide the information about the medicinal value of HONEY!!!.
Mahaarachchige, Sri Lanka
12 Jun 2011
James Smoller, United States
9 Jun 2011
I have been on honey therapy for nearly 16years, to be precise sometimes in 1995. I take three table spoonful of natural honey 1st thing in the morning before i say my morning prayer and before i brush my teeth.
Is actually a good way of controlling one's weight. i recommend this to all ladies out there, but the fact is getting an undiluted pure and natural honey, so as not to add problem to the system.
Khadijat Banwo, Nigeria
9 Jun 2011
P Martin, Trinidad and Tobago
7 Jun 2011
Lee Penfold, Australia
5 Jun 2011
When I was living in Reunion Island , I used to love the honey from Leetchy, from Bras Canot. It was quite rare and peoples didn't really like its strong taste. At this time I was not aware of frauds on honey. Why frauding in a small island?
I moved to Indonesia 10 years ago, and I rapidly understood to stay away from streets vendors, what ever they sell. And in supermarket the quality was (still is) so poor. I have been testing them all, even hiding behind a column in the stores to break the seals of these jars. Yes it was me!
I stopped eating honey for 6/7 years. Until I met a young street vendor who insisted that I tested his honey. And he pour out honey Leetchy! I believe in my palate memory, so I taste it. And it was the same flavor (80%) that I' ve used in Reunion.
Then I tried the coffee honey, then the rattan honey, then the blossom, the soursop. I'm waiting from my new friend to bring me some new tastes next week. And I'm sharing them.
I also do my HW on google, so please let me share some medical discovery here. A close friend of mine has the Croh'sn disease, a F... orphan sickness that tears her apart as soon she get stressed.
From Laboratory of Genetic Engineering, Institute of Chemistry, Slovak Academy of Sciences: Isolation of a peptide fraction from honeybee royal jelly as a potential antifoulbrood factor.
Defensins are small cysteine-rich cationic proteins that are lacking in the Crohn desease. And these proteins are produced by bees and found in their honey, and in royal jelly in a far bigger quantity. These are the most antibiotic natural substance from honey and can kill bacteria that metacilline can't.
For those interested please see more in: http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2010-06/foas-haa063010.php
I would say that I agree to what I read on your website, the far most interesting and complete website about honey. Keep the good job done informing people about one of the most complex and elaborate product on earth.
Also keep alert about the hives destructions, pesticides, which are not the ony threat to the future of our entire system.
Eric Lieksh, Indonesia
5 Jun 2011
Tyron, India
1 Jun 2011
Vimbayi Ndewere, Zimbabwe
31 May 2011
I've always enjoyed honey, but started eating some local honey each day this year for my spring allergies. I found just as good - if not better results - from eating honey as I did from taking OTC medications.
For a few weeks I ran out, and my allergies were back in their usual form. Finally I restocked, and am back to normal again.
This year pollen counts were extremely high in our area, much higher than the past several years (when I started taking meds for the allergies). Honey has not only worked wonders, I much prefer the idea of eating something with so many other benefits (and it's tasty!) rather than ingesting a drug.
AJ, United States
27 May 2011
Rigmor Johannesen, Denmark
27 May 2011
Dileesha Fernando, Sri Lanka
26 May 2011
Venita Anderson, United States
26 May 2011
Daniel, Nigeria
26 May 2011
Elizabeth, Kenya
25 May 2011
DEREK GIBSON, Bahamas
24 May 2011
I have loved honey forever! Since I was small and now I am in my fifty's and still love it! I have been drinking a honey, apple cider mixture for two years now! It helps with my weight and keeps a nice glow to my skin!
Cynthia Livingstone, Canada
23 May 2011
Barbara Robinson, United States
23 May 2011
Celia Enoka, New Zealand
23 May 2011
I use honey with all my canning. Also when I have a cut or sore. Heals very fast.
Joy Price, United States
22 May 2011
Edith, Kenya
18 May 2011
Lori Pagel, United States
18 May 2011
Danielle, United States
14 May 2011
I love my Huney(wife) and my Honey..
I use honey for my family and use it as an energy booster, first aid and treatment for common cough,fever,cold,flu,stomach ache,red eyes,cuts,in my shampoo and liquid bath soap a teaspoon and even with my non fluoride herbal toothpaste.
For common ailments as above I mix it with Scott's emulsion(Fish Emulsion or fish oil) and it work wonders with recovery normally within 1-3 days, God willing.
It is very good if taken regularly with Scott's emulsion(Fish Emulsion or fish oil) for strong body resistance especially for the children. can be used for toothache too.just put a few drops on the hole and yummy..the pain dissolves..
In my car there is always a small bottle of honey for mouth freshener and a quick energy boost or handy for cuts, toothache, stomach ache ect...a wonderful gift from God...thank you God...
Jefri Hashim, Malaysia
9 May 2011
Muhammedf, Australia
7 May 2011
If i have a sore throat I take a spoonful of honey and let it dissolve down my throat. I also use it if I have a cough that won't go away. Just plain honey has a very delicious taste, especially like the creamed. Cooking is another good use, especially mixed with garlic, soya sauce,water and corn starch to make a good spare rib recipe.
Also because I am diabetic, it doesn't bother my sugar level as much as white sugar because it is a natural product, especially the unpasturized. If my sugar gets to low, I just take a spoonful and this usually brings it back up.
I love honey.
Wanda Jackson, Canada
29 Apr 2011
I have been using honey from past 6 months. I use it almost daily with green tea as a sweetener. And i am amazed by the results it produced. I have been able to reduce 5 kgs. My waist has been reduced by 3 inches and i feel great now. The main reason for me using honey is because i have read in the Holy Quran that it is very beneficial for the human body.
I also use it just as a sweet as i have started to love its taste. Its very useful when i have a sore throat as it gives comfort.
Anas Hadi, India
27 Apr 2011
Kelley Roberts, United States
27 Apr 2011
Mark Steudlein, United States
26 Apr 2011
Belinda Mesa, The Philippines
26 Apr 2011
Delma Ball, United States
25 Apr 2011
Susanne Weil, United States
23 Apr 2011
I love honey and I love bees.
I can tell right away if white sugar was used in baking, cup of tea, and most other foods. Honey for baking makes everything so much moister and smooth. How does one ruin a cup of tea...use sugar. My son had eczema really bad when he was younger. I would make a honey and salt scrub and apply it to his affected areas. After rubbing I would leave the mixture on for a few more minutes then wash off. Lather on a thick body butter to seal in the moister and benefits from the honey and he was good to go for the week.
I love bees. When I hear of a friend being stung I feel bad for the bee not the friend. The friend will most likely live. Without bees we would have major agricultural problems. Bees need more people like you to boost their reputation.
Janice Pennington, Canada
22 Apr 2011
Monica Solis, United States
21 Apr 2011
well i first became a avid honey user about three years ago, not by choice or want but more so for practicality. i moved up to the arctic remote base for work, and had to watch my diet a bit more since i wasn't getting a wide variety of food(and only being 20, i didnt know much on food). i grew up with strict food allergies to preservatives and man made chemicals in food. i started by getting my family to ship up honey since my father explained it, never goes bad(big plus0, and could be used in my tea which i drink multiple times a day since water is cheap but milk and other drink are super expensive, so i then started to use honey on bread as a quick energy boost and snack. it was more convenient and tasty, i had more than one use for it and the biggest deal was it didnt spoil no matter what. and was all natural. after i finished my contract up there, i found my next company had me flying all around northern remote places where id be for no certain time, i started to trave l with honey again, if we landed and no stores, i could use honey as a sugar additive in tea, or put plain in with hot water, or use on bread or toast, and even in some cases where we couldn't find a meal or was to late for anything to be open, just eat a few spoon fulls.
i am a survivalist nut and have become a firm believer in honey and its benefits of longevity and uses as a sugar alternative. i am still learning of other ways honey can be used and look forward to trying new things.
Alastair Scoular, Canada
21 Apr 2011
Debi Meinhardt, United States
21 Apr 2011
Irene Sevcik, Canada
21 Apr 2011
The use of honey in my family has evolved over the years. When my children were toddlers, they loved to dip their chicken nuggets in the warm, gooey honey.
A few years later, they discovered the comfort of warm honey melted in a hot cup of water to which they now add a couple of drops of lemon juice. It is so sweet(!) to now hear them gather around the table and make each other sweet tea for eahc other when one complains of a soar throat.
As a little girl growing up, i almost enjoyed getting a soar throat from playing outdoors too long because my mom would always make me a special treat. It consisted of grated fresh cold apple mixed with a dollop of honey. This unique combination would soothes my throat every time and my laryngitis would would magically disappear.
Now, I use honey to baste my chicken before putting it in the oven, adding balsamic vinegar and a little of olive oil.
Honey is a staple in our family pantry.
Lucie Davidson, Canada
21 Apr 2011
e Drozda, Canada
21 Apr 2011
Regina Helgason, Canada
21 Apr 2011
Cheryl Dewson, Canada
20 Apr 2011
1. I use honey to sweeten my tea (instead of sugar). Honey is more natural.
2. daily use of honey and cinnamon powder strengthens the immune system and protects the body from bacteria and viral attacks.
3. when suffering from common take one tablespoon lukewarm honey mixed with 1/4 spoon cinnamon powder daily for 3 days. This will cure most chronic coughs, colds and clear the sinuses.
Nadia Sauro, Canada
20 Apr 2011
Joyce Lukasavitz, United States
20 Apr 2011
Laura Patil, Canada
20 Apr 2011
I use honey as the basis for cough remedies rather than use the expensive and drugs found in over the counter products.
It works every time for relief and I don't get drowsy.
Susan Jackson, Canada
20 Apr 2011
S A Zehra, Pakistan
20 Apr 2011
Joanie Herron, Canada
20 Apr 2011
Grace Morgan, Canada
20 Apr 2011
Christianne Pelletier, Canada
20 Apr 2011
I use honey in my tea to add sweetness but without having to add sugars. I prefer local honey that comes from my province primarily for that "feel good factor" of supporting local merchants.
When my father is sick he will make a hot totty where honey is the only saving grace! I cannot drink the thing if it's not loaded with the sweet syrum.
Meg McC, Canada
20 Apr 2011
I add honey every morning to my home made smoothie. I include organic soy milk, wild blueberries (which I froze last summer), 1/2 banana and any other fruit I happen to have on hand, 1 tbsp ground flax seed and 1 tbsp wheat germ. The flavor of honey gives it that extra sweetness and I love it.
You should try it too.
Jeanne-Mance Cote, Canada
20 Apr 2011
Andreea Dumitru, Canada
20 Apr 2011
To clear up blemished, oily, and even pimply skin.... I use the following remedy.
I had a friend staying several months after a marriage breakup, and the stress caused her face to break out in a horrible stress rash, that gave her dry splotchy skin.
I made up a small batch of manuka honey and cinnamon and applied it as a mask to her face, both morning and evening. After a few days, not only did her skin clear up, but it felt so soft.
My friend had a glowing and healthy looking face without spending a lot of money on products.. and in the end she was even feeling better about her looks.
Sandy Watson, Canada
20 Apr 2011
I am usually preparing honey mask for my face and what i need for that is : honey, room temperature milk and perfect grounded almonds. Put the mask on the clean face and wait for the 20min. After that face will be so soft and good looking.
My `almost everyday` snack is with honey , apple and nuts. Just mix one apple , two spoon of honey and nuts. Snack is soo healthy and tasty :)
Jasmina Kosenkova, Canada
20 Apr 2011
I was taught and found early in life growing up on a farm that Honey was invaluable and natures purest sweetener and health need. My relatives had a farm also and kept bee boxes 'Houses' and collected the honey. Uncle processed it and always gave it to family and friends to have for their families. My mom brought with her a health fact from Europe where she came from as a young girl and that was that Honey (from your own area where you lived) if taken regularly with drinks, in food or a teaspoonful a day as a young person
would help the body adopt to the many types of pollen and natures elements and the body would resist and become adjusted to these elements of nature and a person would not have allergies to those types of things in life. It obviously worked because myself and other family friends and kids I grew up with never seemed to have such a thing as an allergy to flowers or nature.
Tea with Honey was always given to us when we caught colds and grandpa said a teaspoonful of honey a day keeps the stomach healthy and that is what we learned and grew up with and passed this advice to our children as we brought them up with those same values and understandings.
Bill & Sonia Prodanyk, Canada
20 Apr 2011
Trish Persaud, Canada
20 Apr 2011
I don't know what I would do without honey!
It is the first sweetener I grab a hold of, it's the first thing I grab when I need something sweet. It's SOOO yummy with a little bit of cinnamon on vanilla ice cream!!
Stacy Paterson, Canada
20 Apr 2011
Nicole Moeller, Canada
20 Apr 2011
Dorota Ziarno, Canada
20 Apr 2011
Kathy Bennett, Canada
20 Apr 2011
Karen Campbell, Canada
20 Apr 2011
Honey is a main staple in our diet. It is a constant resident of our meal table, at every meal. We use it in place of sugar in recipes, and again in place of other sweeteners in cereal, and coffee etc. I keep a container of honey dosed with cinnamon, which I use almost as frequently as plain honey. We buy our honey locally in 15 pound containers, and go through at least 2 per year.
I turn to honey, with a sore throat, and if I have sleepless night. It is just indispensable in our lives.
Russell Usher, Canada
20 Apr 2011
Mrs Egwim, South Africa
20 Apr 2011
I love honey and lemon juice with cloves when I have a cold. It soothes the throat and coughs and helps me to get a better nights sleep.
Honey as a face mask is sticky but makes the skin feel soft and clean. I warm it up and p[lace it around my eyes as I was developing deep, sagging lines and I can see the difference and feel better for it.
Helena Heresztyn, Australia
15 Apr 2011
Lyn Batllori, France
15 Apr 2011
I have never liked honey much when I was growing up or in my young adult life, until I turned about 37 years of age when I started to gain weight uncontrollably, I went to several doctors and all said there was nothing wrong with me, they all said I was eating to much food. I had never had an eating problem before and was always able to maintain a healthy weight of about 135-145. I had always used substitute sweeteners because I had diabetics in my family. Although then I was always eating heathy and I was able to curb the cravings by ignoring them for a while, I couldn't stop eating sugar. Now I am 44 yrs old and weigh 340, for some reason I no longer crave sugar as I have been craving honey for the last two years and have lost 140 pounds doing nothing but eating the same diet I always had but instead of using sugar I use honey I don't understand it, then I ran into your website today 4-14-11, I understand it a little better now.
Thank you.
PENNY JACK, United States
14 Apr 2011
Paul C, The Philippines
14 Apr 2011
My family's 2 favorite ways to use honey....first is adding it to our bbq sauce for ribs.
Second and EVERYONE FAV--- slow cooked carrots cooked in water, butter, salt and HONEY!!! YUM
Cyndi b, United States
12 Apr 2011
I use honey for everything:
Sore Throat = cup of tea with tsp of honey and lemon.
Pimple = honey on a bandaide overnight
My foster daughter had a tattoo that she had gotten about 3 years ago, it was infected and she had taken antibiotics and the doctors could not figure out how to get rid of it. When she moved in here and told me about it, I told her to put honey on a gauze pad and cover the tattoo. We did that everyday for about two weeks, and it is healed now, does not even itch now.
Colette Miles, United States
11 Apr 2011
Megha Vikram, United States
11 Apr 2011
Christine Klunder, United States
10 Apr 2011
Swara Morajkar, India
7 Apr 2011
Last spring I moved to a new neighborhood that had a lot of mulberry trees, which gave me horrible allergies. I had to take an antihistamine, and wear a dust mask 24/7, otherwise I'd be coughing, sneezing, ECT. And even taking all those measures didn't fully alleviate my runny nose and itching eyes. My nose was as red as Roughdoughs, my throat was as rough as sandpaper, and if that wasn't enough, the antihistamine always made me too drowsy and sleepy to do much anything. After a few days into this year's spring of taking the same countermeasures, out of the sheer sorrow and loathing of the idea of going through another dreaded spring season, I dug around for something sweet to eat as comfort food. Finding no treats or other sugary goodies, I settled for eating a spoonful of honey and a box of tissues to keep me company as I sulked in a corner. I liked the taste, so I ate a spoonful or two of honey for comfort for three days... And I noticed that I have hardly had a cough or a sneeze since! My allergies were almost unnoticeable, my throat smooth, and I didn't have to take an antihistamine or wear a dust mask at all! So I did a little research on honey, and I didn't have a clue honey could have had so many healthy healing properties! Sweet! (Pun intended)
Plus, the honey has helped me control my usually ravenous sweet tooth. I've stopped eating sugar all together, in place of honey! Maybe I should try using honey to help with my brother's ingrown toenail? I get the feeling I'm turning into a little honey bee. I guess you are what you eat? I wouldn't mind!
Lau, United States
7 Apr 2011
Jule Reeves, United States
6 Apr 2011
This recipe works wonders if you were planning a workout and feel out of it prior to getting started. In 8 ounces of water mix one teaspoon of powdered ginger, 2 tablespoons of raw honey, and 1/2 teaspoon of strong cinnamon. Mix very well and drink 15 minutes prior to the workout. You can carry this already mixed in a small bottle and have it when you are ready to undertake intense physical activity, or feeling very tired.
Del Mon, United States
5 Apr 2011
Paul Gonzalez, United States
4 Apr 2011
KSK MOHAN, India
3 Apr 2011
Sean Covele, United Arab Emirates
3 Apr 2011
I didn't like honey until I tried raw honey. I tried raw honey because I went a health kick. I have replaced all of my regular sugar intake with honey. I use sage honey in my coffee because it doesn't change the flavor too much.
I haven't used antibacterial creams on my two young boys in over a year because raw honey works so well.
It's the best moisturizer I've ever used on my feet!
A tablespoon of a dark honey with a tablespoon of apple cider vinegar and a cup of water (The water isn't needed but makes sort of a tea) cured my mom's restless leg syndrome.
The list goes on and on. I LOVE RAW HONEY!
Sarah Childers, United States
1 Apr 2011
As a child growing up in TN my daddy kept bees on the farm which I helped him to get honey from. My job was to hold the smoker while he lifted the soupers from the hive. We put the honey in quart jars with each having a nice piece of honey comb and filled with honey. I've eaten honey all my life and use it on my face to take away the dreaded pimples of teen years. We also used it to put on wounds to heal them. Later in life when my daughter was found to have low blood sugar attacks we used honey to help stop them.
It is indeed a wonderful thing!
Katherine Langley, United States
31 Mar 2011
John, United Kingdom
31 Mar 2011
Lakshmiprabha Felix, India
31 Mar 2011
I have read around the net that honey cures constipation, so I began drinking it by mixing it in my water. I've done it everday and it did wonders.
Not only did honey cure my constipation, but it also cleared up the pimples in my face. No amount of beauty products ever helped me like this before.
Keiko, Japan
30 Mar 2011
Violeta Arzadon, The Philippines
28 Mar 2011
Greg Boyer, United States
28 Mar 2011
Kanwal Shahzad, Pakistan
27 Mar 2011
J Rose, Canada
26 Mar 2011
Hadi Susanto, Indonesia
26 Mar 2011
Melissa, United States
25 Mar 2011
I gave honey to my son during winters and he did not catch cold during such a chilly winters. Also I used it on my face and the glow was all visible.
Swati Purohit, India
22 Mar 2011
My favourite use of honey is drinking a glass of water with a teaspoon of aplecidervinegar and a teaspoon af honey. Healthy!
You can make a wonderful icecream with 4 dl Greece youghurt, 1,5 dl cream, 2 teaspoons of natural vanilla, 1 dl honey and perhaps 2 pieces of dark chocolate crossed into it. Natural icecream - tastes wonderful!
Per Eriksson, Sweden
21 Mar 2011
Kenneth Henander, United States
20 Mar 2011
My earliest experiences were watching my elder relatives using honey with vinegar for various remedies. But,in later years I have been an avid user of Beealive products. Now, contending with diabetes among my family members, I am now learning how the use of cinnamin and honey is very important healthwise.
Carolyn Walker, United States
19 Mar 2011
Joanan Lin, United States
17 Mar 2011
Susan Konop, United States
17 Mar 2011
I have always had digestive problem,I can stay up to three days without going to the toilet, until a friend of mine told me about the healing power of honey. I mixed about one table spoon in a warn class of water every morning, and since then my bowel is free.
Beatrice Nwamanah. Nigeria
15 Mar 2011
Used honey on a sore to aid recovery, leave for no more than 20 mins. Do 3 times a day. My daugher won two scientific awards for scientifcally proving that it works.
Anthony O Brien, Ireland
12 Mar 2011
First of all,I'm a beekeeper. My honey is from my wildflower prairries. I had an accident with a table saw and cut a portion of my thumb almost off. The doctor sewed it back together and dressed it with an anti-
Bacterial gel. 24 hours later my thumb injury was white and mushy looking. I re-dressed it with my raw honey. After another 24 hrs. It was dry and had much better color. The healing was noticeable. Honey is also eating away at the black portion of the thumb that didn't survive. I gave my doctor a jar of honey for his medicine cabinet.
My dental record has been good because I take honey after brushing teeth. Think hydrogen peroxide, which honey slowly releases when moisture is added. This kills any residual bacteria in my mouth.
Ken, United States
10 Mar 2011
I have always had terrible allergies to pollen and goldenrod, which keeps me indoors during the beautiful spring season. Since I have begun putting honey in my coffee and tea it seems as if I have CURED by terrible affliction! Oh and its sooooo delicious.
Chris Russell, United States
9 Mar 2011
William Tickle, Canada
6 Mar 2011
Helen Huelsman, United States
28 Feb 2011
Archana Bhattacharjee, India
28 Feb 2011
Sunny Ewedafe, Nigeria
25 Feb 2011
Wayne Johnson, United States
22 Feb 2011
Its not just a miracle food.
PHILL, United Kingdom<
22 Feb 2011
Sungold, United Kingdom
22 Feb 2011
Inda, Albania
16 Feb 2011
Oseni, Nigeria
16 Feb 2011
Nancy Jones, United States
14 Feb 2011
Elaine, United Kingdom
12 Feb 2011
Olivia S, United States
10 Feb 2011
Sandy, United States
10 Feb 2011
Dave Singh, United States
8 Feb 2011
Wilna Horn, South Africa
8 Feb 2011
Joanie Crear, United States
7 Feb 2011
Andhira Singh, South Africa
4 Feb 2011
Duncan Sutherland, South Africa
4 Feb 2011
Diya Sabu, India
31 Jan 2011
Butch Sabater, The Philippines
30 Jan 2011
In India honey is a main ingedient of Ayurvedic medicine.Honey is an house hold remedy used for many maladies.
I suffer from Angina problem of heart since couple of years. I take one glass (250ml)of worm water add 2 spoons honey,onelime squeezed in that and drink daily in the morning empty stomach.It works well to help reduce cholastral besides a source of good energy.I feel rejuvinated.
Earnestly VTRAJ.
Vellore, India
29 Jan 2011
Kerridwen Niner, United Kingdom
28 Jan 2011
Hi all, Just want to share this story. I only recently (about a week) began using honey. I tried it as a energy booster and got a unbelievable benefit. I have been battling BV, women you know how awful this can be. Anyway I have tried antibiotics only for the BV to return. After just a few days I noticed a change in that way... It's been about a week now and it is gone! Oh it did boost my energy as well.
Please try it.
Amy, US VIrgin Islands
27 Jan 2011
Sydarta Rose, United States
24 Jan 2011
After our morning breathing exercises we eat our honey and listen to our dub music. It is so sweet and tasty on our tongues. Thanks for the mask recipes, they are delicious. Also double as smoothie recipes. AS MOTHER ALWAYS SAID, EAT YOUR HONEY EVERY DAY BUT NOT MORE THAN 10 TEASPOONS WORTH, THAT'S TOO MUCH.
NORAANDTHEBRIGHTS, Uganda
21 Jan 2011
For many many years first thing I do every morning I have 1 tablespoon of honey in a cup of luke warm water. I feel it gives me energy and immunity for the day. I also use the honey & avocado mask as a facial mask and it works wonders. I also started giving my daughter honey in her milk when she she reached 6 months old.
Samia, Jordan
20 Jan 2011
I use honey in the sandwiches for my kid. She is a very active child and has not gained much weight because of her active nature. So, I have been giving her honey with milk. But there is no drastic improvement in her weight, at least she enjoys the drink.
Padmasowrirajan Sowrirajan, India
20 Jan 2011
When I have a sore throat or beginning of a cold I put a tablespoon of honey and a tablespoon of lemon juice in a tea cup with 1/2 a teaspoon of dried ginger,then pour in warm water ( 1/2 a cup).
It makes me feel better !
George Arbuthnot, United Kingdom
18 Jan 2011
Leyla F., Italy
9 Jan 2011
I use honey on my cereal two time a day plus I dring honey and apple cider venigar in cold water twice daily. The honey give me energy, when i began to feel a little slow I dring a glass of equal parts of honey and venigar in a glass of water it picks me up. We also use honey on our cuts and burns.
Joan Thompson, United States
8 Jan 2011
Hanisah Norizan, Malaysia
6 Jan 2011
Florence Kong'ani, Kenya
6 Jan 2011
Hi, I always sip honey and lemon home made drinks when I feel a cold or flu come on and bingo before I know it I am back bouncing around like new.
Tim Berry, Australia
4 Jan 2011
This is what I think about Honey. I am a nutrition guru or a Nutrient Freak.
People that are allergic to honey... It's not the honey they are allergic to. Its the pollen and flowers fruits etc. that they are allergic to. People think it's the honey. It's more of where are they getting the honey from.
Amy Max, United States
3 Jan 2011
Mookie, Canada
1 Jan 2011


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Nationwide Wi-Fi a Success in Macedonia
December 22, 2006
The hardest part about unwiring the schools of an entire country is changing the rules of the game.
What began as an attempt to get more computers (and Internet access) into schools in Macedonia [perhaps technically known as the Former Yugoslav Republic Of Macedonia (FYROM), as per the United Nations, until the country and Greece work out their differences; the U.S. Government, however, recognizes the country as the Republic of Macedonia - edited 1/9/07], has become, through the unlikely pairing of American dollars and Chinese computers, a successful deployment of a nationwide broadband wireless network. The network is revolutionary, not simply because it is considered the largest hotspot in the world, but because of its impact on the economy and culture of the country it connects.
The project began three years ago, as part of USAID's e-Schools Project. Initially, 460 primary and secondary schools in the country were to receive a total of 5300 computers donated by the People's Republic of China. To accommodate the new computers, labs were built in each of the schools. Once the computers had arrived and the labs were built, however, the problem of getting online presented a daunting challenge.
Because of the mountainous terrain, the vast distances between schools, and the sky-high prices being charged by the existing broadband operator, a creative solution was in order. Glenn Strachan, Senior ICT Specialist in Broadband Wireless Technology for AED, was brought in to direct the project.
While the original goal was only to deliver Internet connectivity to the schools, Strachan says, "it would have been an abject failure" because of the monopoly held by one provider. Basic Internet service was costing subscribers 120 euro per month. The answer was to start, not by building towers, but by changing the laws that governed the telecom business in the country.
"There was no competition to the incumbent," says Strachan. "It was predatory. It was putting out of business anyone who tried to compete against it. There were ISPs in business, but they were just barely in business. If we did a competitive selection of the five that existed, and we guaranteed them a funding base, achieved through the connectivity to 460 schools, that's 545 total sites -- a $2.5 million pool that we could use to help capitalize the selected ISP. This would give them enough income to build out the backbone of their network, and in exchange, we traded service provisioning for 24 months."
Before Strachan and AED arrived, a Macedonian entrepreneur had very few options for funding his or her potential WISP.
"They couldn't go to a bank with a business plan and get a loan," says Strachan. "In Macedonia, there is no concept of that. What loans you can get are at 40% or 50% interest. So the owner of an ISP couldn't say look, there's this new thing called wireless and we're gonna make a go of it. So, we helped fund that growth. We established a competitive process and designed an RFP where we outlined exactly what we wanted: the provisioning of services, the location of the schools. We didn't tell how much we'd pay, but said they had to be competitive and create a business plan that suggested sustainability. Our goal was to create competition and a sustainable solution."
Once the law was changed and competition became possible, four vendors offered proposals. The winning proposal came from On.net who announced plans to use equipment from Strix Systems for the deployment in Skopje in December, 2005. USAID paid for Motorola Canopy for backhaul, which Strachan says reachs 95% of the country [added 1/9/2007]. Within four months the entire network was up and running. Since winning the contract, On.net has gone from 24 staff to 75.
"On.net had to hire 300 people to do the install," says Strachan. "It was pretty amazing."
Since the network went live, nationwide Internet use has risen dramatically.
"In May 2006, we did a survey and we found out that the Internet penetration rate went from 4% to 14% home use," says Strachan. "Not only did people start using wireless, but they started using all five ISPs because everyone had to reduce their pricing structure. On.net became the lowest cost provider, so the monopoly cut its prices by 90%. So now, we have a 10GB download account in Macedonia for 10 euro (about $12.20). We've gone from an outlandishly expensive network, to something that people can afford. Once they can afford it, they can use it."
Phase Two of the project focuses on training the teachers and students who will use the network in the schools, raising awareness within the general population, and adding 95 more sites including NGOs and hospitals across the country.
In Phase Three, AED will teach the schools how to afford to maintain the network and how to sell the services at night. The USAID-funded project, which covers 95% of the country, officially ends on September 30th, 2007.
"Our ultimate goal was to create a sustainable solution," says Strachan, whose work on the Macedonia project ended in October. "If we'd only focused on the schools, it would not have been sustainable. Now the schools can afford it, and they don't have to pay for it until October 2007."
Naomi Graychase is a freelance writer based in Northampton, Massachusetts. For more than a decade she has covered consumer electronics and personal and business computing. Her work has appeared in the New York Times, CNet, and SmartComputing, among many others.

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Caroline County, Virginia Cemeteries
United States > Virginia > Caroline County > Cemeteries
The following cemeteries are located in Caroline County:[1]
- 1 Adams and Dooley Family Cemetery
- 2 Allen and Mary Brown Cemetery
- 3 Anderson Cemetery
- 4 Antioch Cemetery
- 5 Battaile Cemetery
- 6 Beasley Cemetery
- 7 Beazley Family Cemetery #2
- 8 Bethany Cemetery
- 9 Bethel Cemetery
- 10 Bethel Cemetery
- 11 Bethesda Cemetery
- 12 Beulah Baptist Church Cemetery
- 13 Blanton Family Cemetery
- 14 Boutwell and Smith Cemetery
- 15 Bowling Green Methodist Church Cemetery
- 16 Braynefield Cemetery
- 17 Broaddus-Lewis Cemetery
- 18 Brown Family Cemetery
- 19 Buckner-Washington-Burke Family Cemetery
- 20 Burruss Family Cemetery
- 21 Calvary Baptist Church Cemetery
- 22 Carmel Cemetery
- 23 Carneal Cemetery
- 24 Carter/Johnson Family Cemetery
- 25 Chambers Cemetery
- 26 Chandler Family Cemetery
- 27 Chinault Family Cemetery
- 28 Chinault-Taylor-Young-Gray Family Cemetery
- 29 Coleman Cemetery
- 30 Concord Cemetery
- 31 Cosby Cemetery
- 32 County Line Cemetery
- 33 Courtney Cemetery
- 34 DeJarnette Cemetery
- 35 Donahoe Family Cemetery
- 36 Duncan Cemetery
- 37 Eagles Nest Cemetery
- 38 Ebenezer Baptist Church Cemetery
- 39 Edge Hill Family Cemetery
- 40 Ellerslie Cemetery
- 41 Elmwood Cemetery
- 42 Evergreen Cemetery
- 43 Fairford Cemetery
- 44 Farmer Cemetery
- 45 First Baptist Church Cemetery
- 46 First Mount Zion Baptist Church Cemetery
- 47 Flintshire Farm Cemetery
- 48 Flippo Family Burying Ground
- 49 Gayle Family Cemetery
- 50 Gordon Cemetery
- 51 Grace Cemetery
- 52 Gravatt Family Cemetery
- 53 Greenlawn Cemetery
- 54 Guss Family Cemetery
- 55 Hare Forest Cemetery
- 56 Haynes Cemetery
- 57 Hazelwood Cemetery
- 58 Hickory Grove Cemetery
- 59 Hill Family Cemetery
- 60 Hopewell Cemetery
- 61 Jackson Family Cemetery
- 62 James Family Cemetery
- 63 John Carneal Cemetery
- 64 Johnson Cemetery
- 65 Lakewood Cemetery
- 66 Loving Cemetery
- 67 Macedonia Cemetery
- 68 Massey Cemetery
- 69 Monroe Cemetery
- 70 Mount Dew Cemetery
- 71 Mount Herman Cemetery
- 72 Mount Horeb Cemetery
- 73 Mount Lawn Cemetery
- 74 Mount Vernon Cemetery
- 75 Old Wright Cemetery
- 76 Pratt Cemetery
- 77 Rehoboth Cemetery
- 78 Rollins Cemetery
- 79 Rosehill Cemetery
- 80 Round Oak Cemetery
- 81 Sacred Lot Cemetery
- 82 Saint Margaret's Cemetery
- 83 Saint Mary's Cemetery
- 84 Saint Paul's Cemetery
- 85 Saint Peter Cemetery
- 86 Salem Cemetery
- 87 Shiloh Cemetery
- 88 Woolfolk Cemetery
- 89 References
Adams and Dooley Family Cemetery
Allen and Mary Brown Cemetery
Anderson Cemetery
GPS: 38.028ºN, 77.353ºW
- Anderson Cemetery (Home Town Locator)
Antioch Cemetery
Location: 131 North Main Street, Bowling Green, Caroline County, Virginia
- Antioch Cemetery, Bowling Green, Caroline County, Virginia (Interment.net)
Battaile Cemetery
Beasley Cemetery
Also known as Beazley Burial Ground and as Beazley-Fraughnaugh Burial Ground.
Location: Across Smoot's Road (Route 640) from Smoot's Mill, Smoots, Caroline County; latitude 38.0173573, longitude -77.2797011
GPS: 38.017ºN, 77.280ºW
- Beasley Cemetery (Home Town Locator)
- Beazley Burial Ground, Smoots, Caroline County, Virginia (Interment.net)
- Beazley-Fraughnaugh Burial Ground (U.S. GenWeb Archives)
Beazley Family Cemetery #2
Bethany Cemetery
GPS: 38.093ºN, 77.536ºW
Bethel Cemetery
GPS: 37.827ºN, 77.346ºW
Bethel Cemetery
GPS: 38.072ºN, 77.420ºW
Bethesda Cemetery
Beulah Baptist Church Cemetery
Blanton Family Cemetery
Boutwell and Smith Cemetery
Location: On private road about 4 miles from Port Royal, Caroline County, Virginia
- Boutwell and Smith Cemetery (U.S. GenWeb Archives)
Bowling Green Methodist Church Cemetery
Also known as Bowling Green Cemetery.
Location: 112 South Main Street, Bowling Green, Caroline County, Virginia
- Bowling Green Cemetery, Bowling Green, Caroline County, Virginia (Interment. net)
Braynefield Cemetery
Location: On private road about 12 miles from Bowling Green Courthouse, Caroline County, Virginia
- Braynefield Cemetery (U.S. GenWeb Archives)
Broaddus-Lewis Cemetery
Brown Family Cemetery
Buckner-Washington-Burke Family Cemetery
Burruss Family Cemetery
Calvary Baptist Church Cemetery
Carmel Cemetery
GPS: 37.930ºN, 77.481ºW
Carneal Cemetery
Location: Route 630 (Sparta Road), Carneal Corners, Caroline County, Virginia
- Carneal Cemtery, Carneal Corners, Caroline County, Virginia (Interment.net)
Carter/Johnson Family Cemetery
Chambers Cemetery
Location: Gravel Pit Road, Maryton, Caroline County, Virginia
- Chambers Cemetery, Maryton, Caroline County, Virginia (Interment.net)
Chandler Family Cemetery
Chinault Family Cemetery
Chinault-Taylor-Young-Gray Family Cemetery
Coleman Cemetery
Location: 20608 Penola Road, Penola, Caroline County, Virginia
- Coleman Cemetery, Penola, Caroline County, Virginia (Interment.net)
Concord Cemetery
GPS: 37.857ºN, 77.376ºW
Cosby Cemetery
County Line Cemetery
GPS: 38.001ºN, 77.582ºW
Courtney Cemetery
Location: Dawn, Caroline County, Virginia
- Courtney Cemetery, Dawn, Caroline County, Virginia (Interment.net)
DeJarnette Cemetery
Location: About 6.3 miles from Bowling Green, Caroline County, Virginia.
- DeJarnette Cemetery (U.S. GenWeb Archives)
Donahoe Family Cemetery
Duncan Cemetery
Eagles Nest Cemetery
GPS: 38.044ºN, 77.145ºW
Ebenezer Baptist Church Cemetery
Edge Hill Family Cemetery
Ellerslie Cemetery
Elmwood Cemetery
Location: On private road about 5.6 miles from DeJarnette, Caroline County, Virginia.
- Elmwood Cemetery (U.S. GenWeb Archives)
Evergreen Cemetery
GPS: 38.026ºN, 77.335ºW
Fairford Cemetery
Farmer Cemetery
Location: Passing, Caroline County, Virginia
- Farmer Cemetery, Passing, Caroline County, Virginia (Interment.net)
First Baptist Church Cemetery
First Mount Zion Baptist Church Cemetery
Flintshire Farm Cemetery
Flippo Family Burying Ground
Gayle Family Cemetery
Gordon Cemetery
Location: Maryton, Caroline County, Virginia
- Gordon Cemetery, Maryton, Caroline County, Virginia (Interment.net)
Grace Cemetery
Location: Route 610 and Highway 2, Corbin, Caroline County, Virginia; GPS: 38.199ºN, 77.388ºW
- Grace Cemetery, Corbin, Caroline County, Virginia (Interment.net)
Gravatt Family Cemetery
Greenlawn Cemetery
GPS: 38.070ºN, 77.338ºW
Guss Family Cemetery
Hare Forest Cemetery
Haynes Cemetery
GPS: 38.025ºN, 77.238ºW
Hazelwood Cemetery
Location: 24499 Hazelwood Drive, Port Royal, Caroline County, Virginia
- Hazelwood Cemetery, Caroline County, Virginia (Interment.net)
Hickory Grove Cemetery
Hill Family Cemetery
Hopewell Cemetery
Location: 12048 Guinea Drive, Guinea, Caroline County, Virginia; GPS: 38.142ºN, 77.439ºW
- Hopewell Cemetery, Guinea, Caroline County, Virginia (Interment.net)
Jackson Family Cemetery
James Family Cemetery
John Carneal Cemetery
Location: Route 630 (Sparta Road), Tignor, Caroline County, Virginia
- John Carneal Cemetery, Tignor, Caroline County, Virginia (Interment.net)
Johnson Cemetery
Location: 17375 Highway 3 (Dawn Blvd.), Dawn, Caroline County, Virginia
- Johnson Cemetery, Dawn, Caroline County, Virginia (Interment.net)
Lakewood Cemetery
GPS: 38.063ºN, 77.346ºW
Loving Cemetery
Location: 18407 Seals Road (Route 608), Sparta, Caroline County, Virginia (Interment.net)
- Loving Cemetery, Sparta, Caroline County, Virginia (Interment.net)
Macedonia Cemetery
GPS: 38.162ºN, 77.451ºW
Massey Cemetery
Location: 8252 Highway 2, Locks Corner, Caroline County, Virginia
- Massey Cemetery, Locks Corner, Caroline County, Virginia (Interment.net)
Monroe Cemetery
Location: Golansville Road (Route 601), Balty, Caroline County, Virginia
- Monroe Cemetery, Balty, Caroline County, Virginia (Interment.net)
Mount Dew Cemetery
GPS: 38.203ºN, 77.283ºW
Mount Herman Cemetery
GPS: 37.930ºN, 77.267ºW
Mount Horeb Cemetery
GPS: 37.873ºN, 77.306ºW
Mount Lawn Cemetery
GPS: 38.134ºN, 77.391ºW
Mount Vernon Cemetery
Location: Ruther Glen, Caroline County, Virginia; GPS: 37.877ºN, 77.284ºW
- Mount Vernon Cemetery, Ruther Glen, Caroline County, Virginia (Interment.net)
Old Wright Cemetery
GPS: 38.019ºN, 77.462ºW
Pratt Cemetery
Location: 7200 Camden Road, Port Royal, Caroline County, Virginia
- Pratt Cemetery, Caroline County, Virginia (Interment.net)
Rehoboth Cemetery
GPS: 38.010ºN, 77.601ºW
- Rehoboth Cemetery (Home Town Locator)
Rollins Cemetery
GPS: 38.015ºN, 77.188ºW
Rosehill Cemetery
GPS: 37.942ºN, 77.373ºW
Round Oak Cemetery
GPS: 38.201ºN, 77.386ºW
Sacred Lot Cemetery
Location: Highway 301 at Middle Street, Port Royal, Caroline County, Virginia
- Sacred Lot Cemetery, Caroline County, Virginia (Interment.net)
Saint Margaret's Cemetery
GPS: 37.923ºN, 77.451ºW
Saint Mary's Cemetery
GPS: 38.089ºN, 77.502ºW
Saint Paul's Cemetery
GPS: 37.917ºN, 77.394ºW
Saint Peter Cemetery
Location: 817 Walnut Street, Port Royal, Caroline County, Virginia
- Saint Peter Cemetery, Port Royal, Caroline County, Virginia (Interment.net)
Salem Cemetery
GPS: 37.990ºN, 77.234ºW
Shiloh Cemetery
Also known as Shiloh Methodist Cemetery
Location: 22410 Mattaponi Trail, Milford, Caroline County, Virginia; latitude 37.9234707, longitude -77.2233105
GPS: 37.923ºN, 77.223ºW
- Shiloh Cemetery (Home Town locator
- Shiloh Methodist Cemetery, Caroline County, Virginia (Interment.net)
Woolfolk Cemetery
Location: Route 721 (Sparta Road), DeJarnette, Caroline County, Virginia
- Woolfolk Cemetery, DeJarnette, Caroline County, Virginia (Interment.net)
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Must-Visit Archaeological Sites in Belize
Posted on Thursday, March 1, 2018
Belize has hundreds of archaeological sites covering the entire country, including a number of well-known ones, and some that still remain unexplored.
Archaeologists believe that Belize was at one time the centre of the ancient Maya world. The Maya Empire evolved around 350 BC in the lowlands of Belize and northern Guatemala and reached its height from 250 A.D. to 900 A.D. Today, the ancient Maya civilization can be rediscovered by visiting one of the many Mayan ancient ruins.


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Louisiana: Prekindergarten Standards
LA.GLE.PK. Content Standard: Grade Level Expectations - Social Studies
PK.1. Benchmark / Gle: Geography
The World in Spatial Terms: Identify representations of roads, bodies of water, and buildings in play activities (PK-CSS-G1) (G-1A-E1)
PK.2. Benchmark / Gle: Geography
The World in Spatial Terms: Demonstrate an awareness of the world around them (e.g., provide simple information about a trip the student has taken or where the student lives) (PK-CSS-G3) (G-1A-E2)
PK.3. Benchmark / Gle: Civics
Roles of the Citizen: Identify community workers and their jobs (PK-CSS-C1) (C-1D-E3) (C-1D-E4)
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Roles of the Citizen: Discuss ways people can help each other (e.g., sharing, paying attention, taking turns) (PK-SE-C1) (C-1D-E4)
PK.5. Benchmark / Gle: Civics
Roles of the Citizen: Participate in patriotic activities (PK-CSS-C2) (C-1D-E4)
PK.6. Benchmark / Gle: Economics
Fundamental Economic Concepts: Demonstrate an awareness of the uses of money in play activities (PK-CSS-E1) (E-1A-E3)
PK.7. Benchmark / Gle: History
Historical Thinking Skills: Demonstrate an awareness of time by using and responding to such words as yesterday, today, and tomorrow (PK-CSS-H1) (H-1A-E1)


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Like all Canadians, we are shocked at the tragic event in Quebec City on January 29, 2017.
We offer our condolences and prayers to families and friends of those injured at the Center Culturel Islamique de Quebec. We believe it is essential that people be able to assemble, worship and enjoy fellowship without fear of ridicule or violence.
Our College Community will participate with our colleagues on Memorial University Campus in a gathering to create a physical circle of support around St. John's College Chapel where MUN's Muslim community meets for prayer. This show of support is scheduled for Friday, February 03 at 1:00 p.m.
We invite and encourage students of Queen's College, our Faculty members, friends of Queen's and guests to join us on Parking Lot 19 at 12:30 p.m. on Friday for a walk to St. John's College to participate in the physical circle of support.
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- February 07, 2017 from 9:30 to 11:30
- Presenters: Rev. Maggie Helwig and Rev. Jeffrey Metcalfe.
This session will provide an overview and discussion of the document prepared and released by a task Force of the Anglican Church of Canada (2016) to provide a theological reflection on the meaning of money and how it functions in our present world. Bringing together biblical and historical reflections with theological and ethical concerns, the authors hope to stimulate thinking that will help the church to understand the relationship between faith and the monetary systems in which we live our daily lives.
Rev. Helwig (Diocese of Toronto) and Rev. Metcalfe (Diocese of Quebec) were members of the Task Force. They will present the overview and participate in the discussion.
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The Teen Star Media Launch Dinner held at Arch Rock Fish kicked off the highly anticipated Santa Barbara Teen Star 2013 competition presented by Deckers Outdoor Corp., with a finale scheduled for March 23 at the Granada Theatre.
Santa Barbara Teen Star is a competition to discover talented teen solo singers in Santa Barbara County, and it benefits Santa Barbara County high school performing arts departments.
"Teen Star has far exceeded our expectations; the highest compliment we can receive is others wanting to bring the performing arts to their school districts," said executive producer Joe Lambert.
The 2012 winner, Rachel La Commare, now a freshman at Westmont College, shared the joys of performing before a crowd of 1,600 last year at the Granada, when she could hear her friends calling from up in the balcony, and described a group of young girls in the front row who touched her heart.
"There was this group of six little girls, probably like sixth grade or something, and they were yelling, 'Rachel, we voted for you, yay, yay!'" La Commare said. "And it was just the most heartwarming thing just to know that I touched each of those young girls individually, and it was just a very rewarding feeling."
The first Teen Idol competition, in 2010, attracted 39 audition participants and the finale held at the Elings Performing Arts Center at Dos Pueblos High School welcomed more than 400 fans and supporters.
Teen Star provides aspiring young musicians a creative outlet for opportunities that otherwise might not exist locally.
Bear Redell was an eighth-grader at Los Olivos Junior High School when he won the 2011 Teen Star competition. He's now a student at Santa Ynez High School.
"It's given my name publicity, and I've been able to play things that I wouldn't have been able to play at without Teen Star," Redell told Noozhawk. "So I'm really happy about that."
This year's judges have been announced as Randy Spendlove, who oversees all aspects of music for Paramount Pictures and has worked with such artists as Beyoncé, Linkin Park, Green Day and U2; Moss Jacobs, vice president of talent for Nederlander Concerts; and radio personality Catherine Remak of K-Lite 101.7.
The finale event will also include pre-show red carpet introductions with its hosts, KEYT's Paula Lopez and Noozhawk's Melissa Walker, plus the evening's host, JJ Lambert.
Executive producer Joe Lambert spoke of an exciting new feature for this year with past judge J.R. Richards of the band Dishwalla. He's now doing a mentoring program with the kids in which he's spending two hours with the 10 finalists to craft their skills, and with his fiancé, Min Reid, they're going to videotape the process.
"It's brand new this year," Lambert said. "We're going to show a video clip of the kids for 30 seconds in working with J.R., and then they're going to be presented and start their singing."
Last year's event was streamed live on the Internet to great success, and California Streamin' will provide live streaming this year that's likely to generate a huge buzz again.
Last year had "20,000 viewers, that was huge," Lambert said. "And it went worldwide, too. We had people emailing us in from Mexico City ... Idaho, all over the place."
The atmosphere in the private room of Arch Rock Fish was abuzz with excitement as media representatives, event sponsors, volunteer organizers and community leaders filled the intimate space overlooking Anacapa Street for an evening of information, live entertainment and fine food.
As attendees settled into their seats and dinner was served, the presentation began with Teen Star co-executive producer Lin Aubuchon addressing the crowd.
Aubuchon shared the schedule of events, including auditions from 3 to 7 p.m. this Thursday, Feb. 21, at Righetti High School, or from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at Dos Pueblos High School. Prizes include a $1,000 scholarship, recording in a world-class studio, radio and TV appearances, and an opening performance at Old Spanish Days Fiesta.
Jackie Lambert, audition judge and co-executive producer, shared what she looks for in a contestant during an audition.
"For me, it's a singing competition, so of course the singing comes first," Lambert said. "But the program has grown so much and we have so many people auditioning now that I'm looking for the full package — I am looking for the performer, somebody who's got stage presence, somebody who's able to carry themselves through the whole year being Teen Star."
Closing the media launch dinner was a special performance from actor Jim Carrey's daughter, Jane, a past American Idol contestant who wowed the crowd.
Information and pre-sale discount tickets for the Santa Barbara Teen Star finale March 3 are available online at the Santa Barbara Teen Star Facebook page by clicking here and at the Granada box office.
Lambert Productions thanks the following sponsors for their generosity and support of Teen Star Santa Barbara 2013:
Deckers Outdoor Corp., Santa Barbara Sound Design, Assad Mora, DDS, and Kathy Patmore, DDS, JJ Lambert — Sotheby's International Realty, California Streamin', Z-94.5, K-Lite 101.7, the Santa Barbara Independent, the Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians, ParentClick.com, Santa Barbara BackBeat and 99.9 KTYD.


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Catapult Learning Will Be a Presenter and Exhibitor At 2012 Convention
Catapult Learning is extremely honored and excited to be both an exhibitor and a presenter at this years Asociacion de Educacion Privada Convention in San Juan PR. A handful of Catapult Learning representatives will be in attendance. Among those are Guiseppe Basili and Michelle Doyle who will be presenting on the topics of Private School Equitable participation under NCLB and using intensive instructional intervention to narrow the acheivement gap.
The Asociacion de Educacion Privada Convencion 2012 is projected to be a large event with educators from throughout Puerto Rico looking for ways to improve on their schools performance. Catapult Learning looks forward to sharing information on how our intervention services are currently helping struggling learners close the acheivement gap and how we can do the same for schools throughout Puerto Rico.
Please be sure to attend Catapult Learning's presentation or stop by the Catapult Learning booth at this year's convention to learn more about how Catapult can help your school to acheive beyond expectations.
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Catapult Learning será presentador y expositor en la Convención 2012
Catapult Learning es muy honrado y feliz de ser a la vez un expositor y presentador de un año en esta convención en San Juan PR. Un puñado de representantes Catapult Learning estarán presentes. Entre ellos se encuentran Giuseppe Basili y Doyle Michelle que presentará en los temas de la participación de la escuela privada equitativa bajo la ley NCLB y el uso de la intervención de instrucción intensiva para reducir la brecha de logro de una manera.
La Asociación de Educación Privada de Puerto Rico Convencion 2012 se prevé que sea un gran evento con educadores de todo Puerto Rico en busca de maneras de mejorar en su rendimiento escolar. Catapult Learning espera que el intercambio de información sobre cómo nuestros servicios de intervención están ayudando a los estudiantes con dificultades cerrar la brecha de logro de una manera y cómo podemos hacer lo mismo para las escuelas en todo Puerto Rico.
Por favor, asegúrese de asistir a la presentación Catapult Learning, o visitar el stand de Catapult Learning en la convención de este año para aprender más acerca de cómo Catapult puede ayudar a su escuela para acheive allá de las expectativas.
Si desea más información sobre Catapult Learning, por favor póngase en contacto con Pat Lacognata en email@example.com
About: Catapult Learning
Achieving Beyond Expectations: Serving K-12 children who struggle with academics.
We believe the key to unlocking a child's potential lies within a motivating learning environment that is sensitive to his or her unique instructional needs. That's why we partner with schools and school districts to better understand the challenges children face, and offer customized solutions that range from small-group K-12 instructional intervention services, to extended-day and summer learning programs, to turnkey professional development and more.
For 35 years, Catapult Learning and our predecessor companies have partnered with education institutions, government agencies, and community groups, providing outcomes-based learning programs that are tailored to individual student needs and produce positive academic results. Catapult Learning, a privately owned company, is a leading provider of contracted educational services to schools and districts nationwide and last year we provided more than 106,000 services to students in approximately 1,400 schools. We are currently the largest, most experienced provider of contracted educational services to non-public schools in the country. Our instruction, our services, and our people motivate the students we serve to achieve great success in school and beyond.
Our programs employ over 3,200 full- and part-time staff, and have served more than one million students. Our streamlined administrative structure is designed to ensure that we meet planned, agreed upon goals in a highly cost-efficient manner. Our managerial expertise enables us to seamlessly integrate our programs into schools, thus alleviating—and even eliminating—complex administrative responsibilities from the districts and schools we serve.
In addition to our signature K-12 instructional intervention services and programs focusing on reading and math, we provide a wide variety of additional services such as English as a second language (ESL) programs, speech/language assessment and intervention services, writing, study skills and test taking strategies, diagnostic therapy and counseling services, IDEA services, early childhood education, parent involvement programs, school nursing and social work, program evaluation, and a variety of consultative services. We also provide Professional Development services using a diverse array of offerings. We deliver these services under contract to school districts, county‑wide educational agencies, and municipalities. We have earned a reputation for providing effective and cost-efficient educational services to schools.


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Rating: PG-13
Helen Mirren as HM Queen Elizabeth II
Michael Sheen as Tony Blair
James Cromwell as Prince Philip
Sylvia Syms as HM The Queen Mother
Alex Jennings as Prince Charles
Helen McCrory as Cherie Blair
Roger Allam as Robin Janvrin
Tim McMullan as Stephen Lamport
Douglas Reith as Lord Airlie
Robin Soans as Equerry
Lola Peploe as Janvrin's Secretary
Joyce Henderson as Balmoral Maid
Pat Laffan as Head Ghillie
Amanda Hadingue as Queen's Dresser
John McGlynn as Balmoral Head Ghillie
Special Features:
Commentary by: Director Stephen Frears & writer Peter Morgan, British historian & royal expert Robert Lacey, author of Majesty
The making of "The Queen"
Other Info:
Widescreen (1.85:1)
Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound
Spanish Language
Spanish Subtitles
Running Time: 103 Minutes
The following is from the DVD cover:
"Winner of the Academy Award® for Best Actress, Dame Helen Mirren gives a spellbinding performance in 'The Queen,' the provocative story behind one of the most public tragedies of our time the sudden death of Princess Diana. In the wake of Diana's death, the very private and tradition-bound Queen Elizabeth II (Mirren) finds herself in conflict with the new Prime Minister, the slickly modern and image-conscious Tony Blair. 'The Queen,' also starring Academy Award® Nominee James Cromwell (Best Supporting Actor, 'Babe,' 1995), takes you inside the private chambers of the Royal Family and the British government for a captivating look at a vulnerable human being in her darkest hour, as a nation grieving for its People's Princess waits to see what its leaders will do. Suspenseful, heartfelt and riveting, it's a fascinating story you won't soon forget."
"The Queen" is rated PG-13 for brief strong language.
The Movie:
I can't say I've ever had any interest in British Royalty, but "The Queen" certainly was an engaging film. Like the rest of the world, I was stunned by the death of Princess Diana. This film pulls back the curtain and shows what likely went on behind the scenes among the Royalty and newly elected Prime Minister Tony Blair.
Most interesting is the insight into Queen Elizabeth herself. The movie certainly doesn't paint a very flattering picture of her. She comes across as cold hearted, out of touch with her people, and stubborn. She is perfectly portrayed by Helen Mirren. It is one of those rare performances where the actor or actress is so utterly transformed that you no longer see them within the character. Mirren does play Elizabeth with a bit of humanity, but it's only when she's felt the cold, hard slap of reality and public opinion turning against her. It's also unusual to see the Queen cruising around in a Land Rover or chatting with her husband informally. It's not the usual formal and stuffy image we have of her.
Also notable is Michael Sheen as Tony Blair. Blair didn't become well known to most Americans until after 9/11, but we see him dealing with his first political crisis in the film. If anyone comes out smelling like roses in this soap opera, it's Blair. Not faring as well is Prince Philip played by James Cromwell. He comes across as arrogant, insensitive, and a bit of a moron. I have a feeling that none of the creators of this film won any friends in the British Royalty with "The Queen."
The Extras:
This DVD is rather light on bonus features. You'll find two commentaries. One is by Director Stephen Frears and writer Peter Morgan. The other is by British historian and royal expert Robert Lacey, author of "Majesty." Rounding out the bonus features is "The Making of 'The Queen'". It is a 20 minute video which focuses on the cast discussing how they portrayed real-life people in the movie. It's a unique acting challenge and each actor has a different approach towards it.
The Bottom Line:
"The Queen" is an interesting character study with a little bit of history thrown in. If you have any kind of interest in British Royalty, this is required viewing. Fans of Helen Mirren will also definitely want to see this landmark performance by her.


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Spray 4 (7-ounce) ramekins with nonstick cooking spray. Place onto a baking sheet and set aside.
In a large bowl combine egg, milk, pumpkin pie spice, brown sugar and French Toast batter. Whisk together until well blended. Add bread and mix so that all the bread is coated. Cover and let sit for 30 minutes to 1 hour in the refrigerator.
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
Evenly divide the bread and batter mixture among the 4 ramekins. Place in the preheated oven and bake for 30 to 40 minutes or until set.
Serve warm and top with Brown Sugar Banana Syrup.
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In a small saucepan, combine butter, pumpkin pie spice, molasses, brown sugar and 1/2 cup of water. Bring to a boil, add bananas then lower heat and let simmer for 3 minutes. Remove syrup from heat, cover and keep warm.* Serve over French toast.
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Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
Slice bread into 12 slices. Reserve 2 slices plus the ends for the bread pudding Round 2 Recipe. Place remaining 8 slices on a baking sheet. Toast in oven for 3 minutes. Remove and lower oven temperature to 250 degrees F.
In a large bowl whisk together the milk, eggs, flour, vanilla, brown sugar and salt.
Spray a 12-inch skillet with nonstick cooking spray and place over medium heat. Working in batches of 4, dip the bread into the batter and soak both sides. Remove allowing excess to drip back into the bowl and place in the hot skillet. Cook until golden brown on both sides, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer the toast to a baking sheet fitted with a wire rack and keep warm in a 250 degree F oven. Repeat with remaining slices of bread.
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In January 2014, the District of Columbia Arts Center will officially celebrate its 25th anniversary. To mark milestone, DCAC and No Kings Collective are collaborating for fundraising exhibition and online campaign inspired by and supporting DCAC's long history of fostering artists and the emerging arts community—artists helping artists.
The project boasts a roster of 25 emerging to established artists, including several DCAC alumni. Interviews are posted daily to countdown to the fundraising exhibition, in which each participating artist was asked to donate a single piece of work. By asking non-standard questions, we opened a dialogue similar to what artists have in the studio — extended small talk — in order to reveal what makes these artists tick.
THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA ARTS CENTER (DCAC) serves the Washington, DC area by presenting high-caliber, challenging works, encouraging professionalism among artists, and by providing a forum for education and cultural exchange. DCAC was founded in 1989 as an alternative arts center for local artists in response to eroding support for local artists.


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Entertainment Weekly is gearing up to give you some of the best coverage of this year's Sundance Film Festival, which started Thursday in Park City, Utah. But before we get all the scoop on the upcoming films premiering this year, we have to talk about the surprises that came out of this year's Oscar nominations.
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Cordant Group is becoming a social enterprise. The family owned business is currently the UK's third largest recruitment and services business and the move will see the majority of the companys' profits reinvested into social programmes focussing on three areas of expertise: pupils, workers and the healthcare sector.
The move will see all shareholder earnings capped, all executive salaries capped at 20 times that of the lowest paid worker and a new audit scheme for the business centring on Social Impact measurements. The business is set to work with education expert Richard Gerver to enhance work preparation for pupils within the education system, will offer new opportunities for upskilling and training the temporary workforce provided to clients and the delivery of technology platforms to improve healthcare provision on a local and national basis.
Within the company a profit share scheme will replace the usual pay rise structure, thereby ensuring their employees benefit from productivity gains and that any increase in pay is sustainable.
According to Phillip Ullmann, chief energiser at Cordant, the move was in part inspired by a business opportunity in the health sector where it was suggested to him that the project should be delivered as a social enterprise. According to Ullmann this caused him to do an amount of research into the area and the more he found out the more he was convinced that becoming a social enterprise was not only right for the company, but was the general direction all businesses should be taking.
"Capitalism as it stands doesn't work any more," he says. "It was developed at the time of the printing press – when that was the only way to disseminate information. Nowadays we can transmit data much faster and as a result all the institutions we have – including the joint stock companies – need to change as well."
Ullmann notes the level of inequality in the world – including the statistic that half of the 7.3 billion world population are living off less than $2.50 per day – the challenges concerning international health care systems, and says businesses must now address these issues rather than purely the concerning themselves with the returns they deliver to their shareholders. He acknowledges these are high mountains to climb, but at least setting targets and aiming to be of benefit to others is a way of contributing positively to making the world a better place.
"It's about using the capabilities of businesses – whether through technology or people – and using that to make improvements," asserts Ullmann. "Business cannot just leave these issues alone anymore."
Jamie Reynolds, managing director of PMP notes how the work of the recruitment industry naturally affords itself to social enterprise activities. Being able to do something which affects people's lives every day is extremely important and the change in status for the business means it can foreground the way it treats its own employees (consultants and candidates alike) and contribute to the careers of those outside the business. "This initiative is unique in the recruitment world and is a further differentiation for our business which already leads the way in terms of service delivery," he says.
"It means we're more holistic in our approach. PMP represents nearly fifty per cent of the group turnover but Cordant is a broad group of business units wth expertise in various sectors including education and health. By applying our skills and capabilities we also can address some of the wider issues around those sectors as well as meeting the demands we do at the moment.
"Currently the business is growing and we're in a competitive market for candidates both for clients and for ourselves," Reynolds adds. "This move will also be about about us being an employer of choice and also a partner of choice, with the aim to be the most ethical recruiter in the UK."


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Supported OneLogin SAML SSO features
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This article reviews the SAML SSO features MindTouch supports for OneLogin.
Supported SAML SSO features for OneLogin
MindTouch integrates with OneLogin as a service provider (SP), trusting OneLogin as its identity provider (IdP). The table below lists the standard SAML single sign-on (SSO) and single logout (SLO) scenarios and endpoints MindTouch supports for OneLogin.
|SP-initiated SAML 2.0 SSO
|SP redirect request, IdP POST response
|SP-initiated SAML 2.0 SLO
|SP redirect request, IdP redirect response
|IdP-initiated SAML 2.0 SSO
|IdP POST request
|IdP-broadcasted SAML 2.0 SLO
|SP redirect request, IdP redirect response
|SP metadata download
|SP public X.509 certificate download
|If available: http://example.com/@app/saml/certificate
|SP-IdP public X.509 certificate synchronization
|IdP public X.509 certificate must be manually updated in the MindTouch SP (either by IdP metadata or certificate file)
|SP-IdP message signing and verification
|IdP-SP message & assertion signing and verification
|IdP-SP assertion encryption and decryption