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Postal worker Dan Kindred says hes still in disbelief after he was attacked on the job and had his Canada Post truck stolen in broad daylight Monday in Surrey, B.C. I couldnt believe it, said Kindred, who has been on the job for nearly 13 years without that kind of trouble. Kindred said he had stopped his red postal delivery van on a residential street to deliver a parcel when a man pulled him out of the truck, dropped him to the ground and took off with the vehicle. Kindred grabbed hold of the trucks side mirror and went for the ride of his life. I thought, No, this is my truck, you're not going to take it. And he kept going and going, and I was hanging on and trying to open the door and yelling at him and he was yelling something at me. I think he was saying, Let go. Kindred admits he did everything he has been told not to do. "Probably went a good city block long and he was going faster, and then he finally pulled out a can of pepper spray and that's when I let go." Kindred broke his wrist and said he knows it could have been much worse. "That crossed my mind. The police asked if he had a gun." Another letter carrier robbed He's also worried about how dangerous the job might be getting for postal workers. On Tuesday, a letter carrier working in the same area was threatened with pepper spray and robbed. "It might have something to do with more traffic and more volume as far as mail and courier is concerned ramping up to the holiday season," said Cpl. Bert Paquet of the Surrey RCMP. Kindreds truck was eventually found. Mail was also recovered after it had been dumped in a different location. The parcel that Kindred was set to deliver when he was attacked got to the recipient on Tuesday, one day late. Kindred says that when he goes back to work, he says he'll be looking over his shoulder a lot more than usual and will react differently if he's jumped again. "Ah, I think I'll let 'em take it."
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About 22 construction workers are expected to be laid off due to the short supply of cement. For over a week, cement is out of stock in many hardware outlets. Deo Construction managing director Vimal Deo said his three major projects are on hold and they are now suffering losses. According to Deo, they have no choice but to send their workers home as there is no indication on when the supply will normalize. Chand Concrete Limited director
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Rodney Chand said the short supply has crippled their operations as they stopped production of concrete blocks four days ago. According to Chand, they will also have to lay off some staff if the situation remains the same. Meanwhile, Fiji Industries Limited general manager Mosese Waqavakatoga told the reporter heir mill has broken down which has caused the short supply. He hopes supply will normalize by the weekend.
THE Fiji agricultural sector has applied for market access for wi (Polynesian plum) to New Zealand and is hoping for a positive outcome by the end of this year. Biosecurity Authority of Fiji chief executive officer Elvis Silvestrini said over the past two years, BAF had put in a lot of effort in facilitating agricultural trade and finding niche markets for the country's fresh produce. Mr Silvestrini said talks were in progress.
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"Last year in November BAF held the Fiji-Australia Bilateral Quarantine meeting after a lapse of six years where a number of achievements in relation to the technical aspects of trade between Australia and Fiji were made," he said. "This assisted BAF to strengthen existing exports and keeping the pathway open for taro exports to Australia by reducing interceptions." Mr Silvestrini said the authority also discussed new exports such as cauliflower and chillies.
Road Work Plans

THREE New Zealand road maintenance companies have been granted contracts to upgrade our roads. The New Zealand three Higgins, Blacktop and Fulton Hogan Hiway Stabilizers were selected from 28 firms in the Asia-Pacific region after a tender process that began in May this year said Fiji Road Authority manager change Mike Rudge. He said despite the new contractors coming on-board, local contractors involved in road rehabilitation works would continue operations but under more stringent guidelines. "The successful contractors are Higgins Contracting in the Western Division, Blacktop in the Northern Division and Fulton Hogan Hiway Stabilizers in the Central/ Eastern Division. "In addition to staff they will hire from the old Department of National Roads and their own staff they will also be using local contractors to supplement and support their efforts." "These sub-contractors include Prataps Asphalt, FairDeal Earthmoving, Dayals and Naboutini Transport," he said. Prime Minister and Minister for Roads Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama said the awarding of contracts to experienced road-makers was a critical part of the reforms to the country's road management. "The contracts start on January 1 and will be for four years with a right of extension for a further one or two years. The contracts have a combined annual value of $120million. This will be the first time that Fiji has committed to an ongoing program of maintenance and renewal of its roads," he said.
If trade unionists, the government and employers can come to an agreement, then productivity will be achieved at its highest level. These remarks were made by productivity expert and Singaporebased Union of Power and Gas Employees executive secretary, Thiagarajan Subramaniam. Mr Subramaniam was speaking during the three-day third Round Table Conference on Productivity at Novotel Bay Lami. The conference has been organised by the Fiji National Universitys National Training and Productivity Centre. Mr Subramaniam spoke on Singapore Productivity Experiences: Perspective of Unions, Forging Consensus and Lessons for the Productivity Movement in Fiji. Economic driver National Training and Productivity Centre director, Kamlesh Prakash, stressed productivity was a key driver of businesses growth, leading to wealth creation of a nation. He believes productivity is essential for increasing competitiveness. The ultimate objective of productivity is to create a better quality of life for the people as a whole, he said. Mr Prakash said governments in any country had a key role to maintain productivity at its highest level. Government in my mind will continue to have a significant role to play in creating an awareness of the importance of productivity among the people, and in fostering their positive attitude towards it, he said. It is responsible for designing a clear and well-defined policy on productivity, as an integral part of the countrys economic development
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Students At Liquor Party

A GROUP of students were found heavily intoxicated and unconscious after a beach party with some teachers in Vanua Levu. Police confirmed on Tuesday that they received a report in which some students were found unconscious under the influence of liquor in a private compound in Labasa. Deputy divisional police commander northern Acting Senior Superintendent of Police Fulori Rainibogi confirmed that a report was lodged at the Labasa Police Station this week. Police have warned parents to monitor and supervise their children especially with the school break this weekend. Acting SSP Rainibogi warned those selling liquor to students to stop or face the consequences. "We will be closely monitoring nightclubs for under-aged students who enter during the odd hours of the night especially during the school holidays," she said.
19 families from the central and northern divisions have had their home loan accounts written off as part of the social housing policy. This follows on from 13 other families whose home loan accounts were written off previously. Housing Authority chief executive officer Alipate Naiorosui said to date a total of 239 Fijian families have benefited from the social housing policy nationwide.
Home Loan Accounts Written Off For 19 Families
strategy. Fiji Electricity Authority chief executive, Hasmukh Patel, who was the chief guest said productivity was a joint undertaking and called for partnership between all stakeholders in society. The foundation of productivity is a common willpower, a united willpower that moves us all in the same direction, he said. I have a strong belief that better quality of life for all Fijians can only be achieved through joint efforts, on the basis of productivity, innovation and creativity as espoused in the productivity charter. The conference The Round Table Conference on Productivity is a tripartite in nature as it involves the major social partners of the National Productivity Organisation (NPO). It is a collaborative process through which the new productivity charter will be formulated and ensure that there is greater ownership of the charter by each one of these social partners. The last conferences were in 2005 and 1995 with 2005 producing the Productivity Charter Fiji 2005. Mr Prakash said the objective of the conference was to seek the participation of all social partners and draw input from advanced members of the Asian Productivity Organisation . Fellow of Malaysia Productivity, Mah Lok Abdullah, said productivity is not just the responsibility of the National Productivity Organisation. It is the responsibility of all stakeholders and my participation is simply to observe and share experiences of Malaysia and provide input where necessary, he said.
Fiji's Land Transport of Authority has to date suspended 247 driving licenses across the country. Of the 247 cases, 117 licenses were suspended in the Western Division, 54 in the Northern Division and 76 in the Central Division. LTAs chief executive Naisa Tuinaceva said that 12 license holders from the three divisions were given final warnings. We want to inform offenders that
LTA Suspends 247 Driving Licenses
Naiorosui said under the social housing policy, those homeowners who have paid one and a half of the principal loan amounts, are unemployed because of advanced age or disability and can prove genuine financial difficulty qualify for assistance. Naiorosui added the policy is not a hand out but a program that is designed to assist low and middle income Fijians who own their houses sooner rather than later. the Authority doesnt tolerate such behaviour, Tuinaceva said. The LTA will have an improved IT software system that will be introduced soon where more reliable and real time data will assist in terms of flagging down continued offenders. As the festival season comes closer we urge motorists and people to take heed of the road rules and abide by them so that we have a safe festive season, Tuinaceva said.
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A former civil servant and Principal accounts officer at the Ministry of Industry and Trade charged with one count of theft, with an alternative count of obtaining financial advantage and one count of false or misleading documents will face the Magistrates Court in Suva next year. This comes after FICAC compiled additional evidence against her. The case of Amita Devi Singh was adjourned so FICAC could confirm
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their position in regards to the representation made by Defense for the withdrawal of charges. The court heard that defense lawyer Bhupendra Solanki has confirmed receiving the Notice of Additional Evidence (NAE) from FICAC but needs more time to peruse and discuss the NAE with Singh. The case has been adjourned to January 6 before Magistrate Yohan Liyange for a pre-trial conference.
Acting PM And AG Warns Against Budget Profiteering

The Acting Prime Minister and Attorney-General, Aiyaz SayedKhaiyum, has warned retailers not to try to profit from the price increases on certain items announced in the budget. He said the Government was getting reports from some consumers that certain shops were charging increased prices on items not covered in the budget. We will not tolerate this kind of assault on ordinary Fijians by greedy shopkeepers. Anyone caught profiteering or fraudulently charging for exempted items will face the full force of the law, The Acting PM and AG said. It is very disappointing to hear that some retailers have tried to take advantage of their fellow citizens. I got one report today that a retailer in Lautoka has increased the price of kerosene by two cents when the Prime Minister clearly stated in the budget that the Green Tax does not apply to kerosene, pre-mix and white benzene, he said. This is a clear case of fraud, the Attorney General said.
PREGNANT women are not spared from sexual, physical or psychological violence. A survey conducted this year on 12,000 women screened at ante-natal clinics in Suva, Lautoka, Nadi, Nausori and Labasa revealed that 1000 reported being abused during pregnancy. The survey was conducted by Lautokabased non-government organisation Empower Pacific with the assistance of the Health Ministry. Empower Pacific also revealed that up to 70 per cent of women in Fiji experienced physical or sexual violence including femicide, trafficking, harmful practices, sexual violence, rape and sexual harassment from husbands, intimate partners or people they knew in their lifetime. Empower Pacific's chief executive officer Rhianon Vichta said an initiative by her organisation had seen positive results in the fight to combat violence against women and girls. The non-government organisation's men's program, where men received information packs from their partner's participation in the Empower Pacific ante-natal program, had achieved an 80
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per cent positive behavioural change. "We can only do so much when we are only focused on healing the damage that women experience from violence, and on supporting women to protect themselves from exposure to violence," said Ms Vichta. "For real change to occur men need to stop perpetrating violence. "There needs to be a broad scale cultural shift towards real equality for women so that men can no longer use their dominant power to control, intimidate and harm women. "Violence against women is not just a women's issue, it is an issue that must involve all people on all levels of society." Ms Vichta said Empower Pacific counselors and social workers were actively involved in ensuring women who needed support were able to receive it by conducting bed-to-bed visits at hospitals in the country. International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women was commemorated last Sunday, when women who survived any forms of violence were remembered and the work of activists acknowledged and recognised.
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Papaya Industry Recovering

Fijis Papaya Industry is slowly recovering from the aftermath of two consecutive floods early this year and the Papaya Disorder in August after 500kg of papaya was exported to New Zealand last weekend. Papaya exports had plummeted as a result of two major floods from 50 tonnes in December 2011 to less than 1 tonne in April 2012. In August, Biosecurity Authority of Fiji had to temporarily halt papaya exports as a standard precautionary biosecurity measure after identifying a disorder affecting plants in the Sigatoka area. BAF chief executive Elvis Silvestrini said holding of papaya exports was one of the standard measures taken by BAF amongst others to prevent the spread of the papaya disorder. BAF identified a papaya disorder in certain backyard gardens and farms in the Sigatoka area and as a result our teams conducted surveys on the farms as well as the papaya plants in backyard gardens in the area. We did find signs that pointed towards a papaya disorder, Silvestrini said. The cultures had been sent overseas for analysis and authentication but the good news is that the disorder is localized, traceable and not a threat to exports. The papaya industry is now bouncing back and last weekend we exported 500kg of papaya to New Zealand, he said. According to Silvestrini, BAF has also received reports from industry that about 200 acres of papaya will be maturing by this December which will not only increase the local supply but also boost exports.
Nadi Airport Upgrade

WORK on the refurbishment and upgrade of Nadi International Airport will begin next year. Attorney-General and Minister for Civil Aviation Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum said the improvements to the terminal would make the country's tourism gateway more attractive and improve traffic flow. "A lot of design work is being carried out and tenders need to be called and physical construction will begin in the new year," he said. "The airport modernization pertains to the terminal itself and not an extension to the runway. We have more than enough capacity at the moment with our current runway facilities. "However, there is a need to fix the flow of traffic in the terminal area. There are issues in respect of the flow of departing passengers and we are monitoring this to see whether more space needs to be allocated to improve passenger processing and movement." Mr Sayed-Khaiyum said expansion plans would feature an increase in the number of retail and food outlets in the departure lounge. "We will have more shops and modern facilities giving a point of difference and variety and we are looking at gaining more revenue through the franchises," he said. The last major upgrade at the airport terminal was conducted in 2003 at a cost of $72m and the apron slab upgrade in 2006 which cost $11m.
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Following maintenance issues on one of the one of Air Pacifics B747 jumbo aircraft, engineers in Sydney are still working on returning the aircraft into service. Due to the unavailability of this aircraft, Air Pacific has delayed its flight FJ810 Nadi Los Angeles service initially scheduled to depart at 10:50pm Tuesday, to 7am the next morning (a delay of 8 hours and 10 minutes). This flight will be operated on the airlines leased Euro Atlantic B777200ER aircraft. The return Los Angeles Nadi flight (FJ811) will operate with a 30-minute delay, departing Los Angeles at 10pm LA time, arriving in Nadi at 5:45am on
Maintenance Issues On Air Pacific Causes Flight Delays
Thursday November 29 (Fiji Time). Affected passengers in Nadi will be provided with meals and accommodation overnight. Supplementary flights Air Pacific operated supplementary Nadi-Sydney-Nadi flights to cater for all affected passengers from last Sundays cancelled FJ910 service. Air Pacific apologizes to its customers for any inconvenience experienced as a result of this disruption, and thanks everyone for their understanding. The airlines Airport and Reservations staff will continue to keep affected customers updated on new flight times and any further flight delays once that information becomes available.
Governments recent announcement of the 2013 National Budget, in particular the allocation towards the education sector was emphasized to students at Ahmadiyya Muslim College. The Ministry of Informations permanent secretary Sharon Smith Johns joined teachers, parents and students of the school in launching their school magazine as well as their prize giving ceremony. As chief guest at the event, Ms Smith Johns emphasized governments commitment towards education in the country and highlighted the allocation of $268 million towards implementing education reforms. For all Fijians, this represents an investment on governments part in boosting the quality of education in the country, not to mention making it more accessible to all Fijians, Ms Smith Johns said.
Ms Smith Johns echoed statements made at the ceremony regarding the need for students to continuously work hard. Each of you needs to understand that government, your parents and your teachers can only do so much for you. You need to make your sacrifices. You need to make your commitment and you need to have a vision where you want to be in the future. Each step will always be hard and each step will be more challenging than the last. You will always encounter hardships and trials. It will never be easy. But it will always be rewarding and it will always pay off. School Principal Mrs Gyan Prasad also thanked Government for the reforms being implemented for education in the country especially in making it more accessible and more affordable for parents across the country.
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Bank of Baroda has become the latest bank to reduce interest rates. The bank has reduced interest rates on Home Loans to 4.5 per cent fixed for the first two years with the third year having a rate of 6.15 per cent. The bank also lowered its interest rate on car loans which have been reduced to 8.50 per cent. These interest rates will come into effect on December 1. Bank of Baroda chief executive Pabitra Kumar Das said it was all about giving their customers competitive levels of interest. Encourage home loans The Government is encouraging people to build their own homes and we want to help people do this by reducing our interest rates. We would like to encourage people to take advantage of this offer and to come and see us if they need clarification, Mr Kumar Das said. You can bank on competition There is no doubt that banking changes have come about with the introduction of a new player in the market; BRED Bank. The French Bank, which was officially launched last Friday at TappooCity in Suva, entered the Fijian market with a low 3.99 per cent fixed for one year on Home loans. Then for the second year it offers a rate of 4.5 fixed for two years. It did not take long for other banks to shuffle their figures around and come up with competitive interest rates. However, Mr Kumar Das said: Fijis banking industry was always competitive even with four banks in the market. I think that BRED Bank is just adding more competition. The company also introduced a new uniform that Mr Kumar Das said is done every two years. About 141 Bank of Baroda staff nationwide now sport the new uniform which the company ordered and made locally.
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President Launches World HIV Aids Day

His Excellency the President Ratu Epeli Nailatikau launched a media publicity campaign for World AIDS Day 2012 as a prelude to the event which is commemorated on December 1st. On that note marking this significant occasion, Ratu Epeli said in 2012 Fijis efforts towards combating HIV & AIDS has been focused towards zero new infections. Fiji for 2012 focused its campaign on working towards the zero new infections goal that demands strategic planning, direct interventions and aggressive actions in informing people of this merciless disease, he told media representatives at Government House. I take this opportunity to acknowledge the work of partners, donors, civil society organizations and friends in our united and untiring efforts in response to HIV and AIDS. As you all know, there are 177 secondary schools in Fiji. I managed to visit twenty five involving a student population of approximately twelve thousand students just to spread awareness, Ratu Epeli said. He intends to visit all remaining 152 secondary schools by next year. The media launch was co-coordinated by the National World AIDS Day Planning group with the National HIV AIDS Board. This years theme is Zero new infections, zero discrimination, zero aids related deaths. The main celebrations planned for the capital city are categorized into two main events which include a red tie fashion and dinner event on November 30th at the Vineyard Restaurant in Suva and a National World Day Commemoration Event commencing on the December 1st.
HE President Nailatikau at World AIDS Day launch Ratu Epeli commended the Health remind people very starkly of the need ministry for its commitment to mark to continue supporting the fight against this global event on the national HV and aids. calendar and reminding Fiji of the on- At the end of 2011, it was reported going fight against HIV and AIDS. that the cumulative total of confirmed The ministry of health also reported 30 HIV cases was 420. 53 of which were new infections within the first 6 month new infections for the year 2011 alone period of this year and expectations. compared to the smaller number of 33 Latest statistics continues to rise and new infections in the year 2010.
Another of the Governments Telecentres has been opened at Nukuloa School in Western Viti Levu by the Acting Prime Minister and AttorneyGeneral, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum. The Centre will provide free internet and data access for hundreds of people in the surrounding community between Lautoka and Ba. It will be used by school children during school hours and by the rest of the community after hours and on weekends. This includes many ordinary villagers and farmers who have never had internet access before. The Attorney-General said the centre was the first to be opened this year and another seven would open at various other locations around the country in the coming weeks. This is one of the Governments most important initiatives to provide free access to the internet for ordinary Fijians. This is a way we can bridge the digital divide between rich and poor and rural and urban people in Fiji, he said. For the first time, members of these communities will be able to browse the internet and use web chat services such as Skype to speak to their relatives and
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friends living in other parts of Fiji and overseas. The community will also have access to a range of others services. Users will be able to scan any document so that it can be saved on a computer and sent over the internet. And printing services will also be available. The Acting Prime Minister said ten more centers would be established in 2013 as part of the Governments ongoing efforts to forge a smarter, better connected and more modern Fiji. Only about 25-thousand Fijians have regular access to a fix-lined internet connection at the moment and we believe that this initiative will improve that figure dramatically, the AttorneyGeneral said. As well as all the necessary hardware and software, the Government is also providing security for the Telecentres and an assistant to help users learn how to use the services. The first Telecenters were launched by the Prime Minister, Voreqe Bainimarama, in October last year, at Suva Sangam College, Levuka Public School, and Rakiraki Public High School.
Prime Minister Josaia Bainimarama has called on all businesses to take their lead from the Tappoo Group of Companies who have had an excellent track record as taxpayers. He heaped praise on the company that not only has been investing in Fiji but has also paid its dues and received its Gold Card Certificate, the recognition of being an excellent taxpayer. This is also a very good example of all that can be achieved when entrepreneurs not only make money, but are also good and law abiding businesses, PM Bainimarama said of the company that enlists itself as duty free concessionaires, retailers and wholesalers and international agents. At the opening of the iconic Tappoo City, Tappoo Group chairman Kanti Tappoo hailed the initiatives by Government that provides a supportive environment for businesses and allows them to grow. In an inspiring speech, the entrepreneur
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acknowledged the foundation that was laid out by his father and how hard work together with a healthy dose of perseverance led the company to where it is today with an eye for further growth in the future. The Prime Minister also used the event to commend and praise local businesses that continue to invest in the country. He said there was much talk about foreign investment and attracting foreign capital to Fiji by opening up new international markets that has become the cornerstone of the Bainimarama Government. Equally, but perhaps even more importantly, we seek to support and facilitate investment by Fijian companies. We want Fijians to invest in Fiji, Prime Minister Bainimarama said. He said Tappoo has had an unwavering presence in Fiji since its inception in 1941 and made significant contribution to Fiji.
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Her Majestys Portrait To Be Replaced On All Fiji Notes And Coins

The portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on all Fijis banknotes and coins will be replaced next year. Fiji will have a new series of banknotes and coins from January 2013 with new flora and fauna designs of the country across all denominations. Reserve Bank of Fiji Governor Barry Whiteside said members of the British Royal Family have featured on our currency since 1934 and the country is grateful to have had the privilege of this association over the past 78 years. Whiteside said while it is sad to see the transition taking place, it is time to move forward and promote Fijis unique national treasure and the biodiversity that lies around us. A Currency Design Committee of eminent Fijians was approved by the Prime Minister to oversee the selection of the designs. Whiteside also said work on the series of notes and coins commenced in February 2010 during the UNs declared Year of Biodiversity. He said it was most fitting to recognize this important theme in our national currency. Also for the first time, the RBF will introduce a $2 coin to replace the $2 note. The new notes and coins will come into circulation on January 2nd, 2013. President Ratu Epeli Nailatikau will officially unveil the new designs on the 12th of next month.
She is the daughter of a businessman in Suva and her father was in tears when she presented him seven trophies and the dux shield of Jai Narayan College. Jasmine Kumar had to get help from her friends and teachers to hand-over her prizes and certificates to her mother and father, Rachael and Jack Kumar owners of Nasese Bus Company. This is for both of you, for the years, the sacrifice and for being the parents who had stood by your children and our needs, Jasmine told her parents. I did not expect this. She had been collecting top prizes for the last three years, Mr Kumar said. What else can I ask from my daughter when she ended 2012 winning seven trophies and being the dux. She is going to Sydney University next year and I will make sure that she achieves her dream. Jasmine said she would study commerce and law abroad.
Attorney-General and acting Prime Minister Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum presented her trophies as the chief guest to the event. He stressed on Governments move to strengthen early childhood education through the announcement of the 2013 Budget last Thursday. Meanwhile, 17-year-old Form 7 student, Shradha Shivangi Lata also collected seven trophies for being the best in chemistry, physics, biology, scoring the highest mark in the chemistry quiz, gaining the highest mark in the Fiji School Leaving Certificate examination last year, first prize in the Chemical Society of the South Pacific Quiz and Science Special Award. She dedicated her win to her father, Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Sunil Prakash Chand, who is serving in Liberia under the United Nations Peacekeeping Force.
A shipping company that services Suva and Lautoka regularly carrying cargo has gone into receivership. Shipping, fishing and fuel supply company Reef Group Limited has gone into receivership but the company will continue to operate as usual say receivers. Reefs shipping services currently service Fiji, New Caledonia, Vanuatu, Samoa, Tonga, American Samoa, Cook Islands, Niue, Tuvalu and Kiribati. PWC receiver Colin McCloy announced the Auckland-based companys receivership, saying he had been appointed to Reef Group and its associated entities. Reef Groups website says the company has interests across the South Pacific. This includes eight cargo ships, a fleet of long-liner fishing vessels, a business supplying bulk fuels to a dozen Pacific island nations and the production and export of Niuean noni juice. Reef Group is 89 per cent owned by Phillip McNicholl and Darrin Johannink, both of Auckland, alongside
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other private minority shareholders including former All Black great Michael Jones. The Reef Group The business was formed in 1967 from a small office on a South Auckland wharf when it offered a shipping service between New Zealand and Fiji, according to its website. We are committed to doing the best we can for the future of the Reef Group, its shipping business and services provided in the South Pacific, McCloy said. We will work diligently with relevant parties on the possible business and assets sale of the Reef Group (in receivership). Yet, in the meantime, it will be business as usual for its employees and contractors across the region. Reef Group has six container vessels listed on its website, with one planned to leave Auckland Tuesday and another due to dock Wednesday. Another vessel is listed as being in Auckland for engine repairs.

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FNPF Reforms Fruitful Says PM

The Fiji National Provident Fund reform has made significant progress, ensured sustainability of the pension scheme and an overall improvement in governance and transparency of the fund. Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama in his Budget 2013 address made these revelations, adding that the recent international recognition proved the FNPF is on the right track. The recent recognition by the International Social Security Association is a testament to the success of the reforms in FNPF. The announcement of the FNPF annual results only further shows the strong position of FNPF within the financial sector in Fiji, PM Bainimarama said. The head of government said there are challenges which FNPF continues to face like finding new investment opportunities that provide adequate returns to its members. It also has the task of turning around some of its non-performing assets. In this regard, I am pleased to announce that Stage One of the Momi Resort Development will commence at the beginning of the second quarter of 2013. Accordingly, FNPF will complete the development of the resort with an estimated investment of $150 million. Government will assist this initiative by ensuring that the project is completed expeditiously, PM Bainimarama said. The Prime Minister said Government will sell its overseas mission properties to FNPF and lease them back. This will provide FNPF offshore investment opportunities with attractive and sustained returns while reducing the operational costs for Government, Bainimarama said. He said FNPF will also explore opportunities within the region to ensure that it not only continues to provide better returns for its members, but also diversifies its investment portfolio, thereby reducing its risk.
Australian Greg Bullard is no longer a magistrate in Fiji. This has been confirmed by Acting Prime Minister and Attorney General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum. Sayed-Khaiyum said Bullard left the country after receiving all of his legal entitlements.
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Air Pacific Announces Changes To International Flights

Air Pacifics Flight 911 (Sydney Nadi) was cancelled last Sunday due to maintenance issues on one of the airlines B747 jumbo aircraft. Engineers in Sydney are still working on returning the aircraft to service. All affected passengers in Sydney have been provided with meals and accommodation. They will travel to Nadi on supplementary services that Air Pacific will operate to / from Sydney. As a result most of Air Pacifics passengers on the last continuation flight 810 from Nadi to Los Angeles was delayed by 10 hours (until 9:30am). Then they traveled to the United States on the airlines leased Euro Atlantic B777-200ER aircraft or were flown to Los Angeles via Air Pacifics Honolulu flight. As a result of the new flight times, return Flight 811 from Los Angeles to Nadi on Tuesday, November 27th experienced a 4-hour delay. Air Pacific apologizes to its customers for any inconvenience experienced as a result of this disruption, and thanks everyone for their understanding. The airlines Airport and Reservations staff will continue to keep affected customers updated on new flight times and any further flight delays once that information becomes available.
Relocation For Nausori Market, Bus Stand

Fijis Nausori market and bus stand will be relocated as part of efforts to boost business growth and service in the area. Nausori special administrator Napolioni Masirewa chose not to disclose venues until it is launched. With the $3million funding from the government, the council is confident plans will pull through. Of the funding, half will go to the relocation of the Nausori bus stand and the other to the relocation of the market. Masirewa said development of infrastructures enhances business growth, economy and with the relocation of the market it will help service the increasing number of people living in and around Nausori. He further said there are plans to build new buildings which are still in the pipeline.
Fiji's Ministry of Health recorded 30 new HIV/AIDS cases in the first six months of this year and the total number of people living with the killer disease now stands at 449. Speaking during the launching of World Aids Day at Government House in Suva, President and Fijis special representative on HIV/AIDS, Ratu Epeli Nailatikau said they expect the number to increase by the end of the year and the bulk number of these cases came from the Central/Eastern division. The epidemic evidently affecting our young people with over 50 per cent falling within the age group of 15-29, the youth, the bulk of the labor force, the most sexually active and the most vulnerable, said Ratu Epeli. Ratu Epeli said global response reports showed a decline in new HIV infections but for Fiji at the end of 2011, a
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The Ministry of Provincial Development received a timely boost from Carpenters Hardware Limited. As a demonstration of its corporate responsibility, the company donated a brand new generator to the ministry to assist the Kadavu health centre. The Commissioner Central Netani Rika said that, this donation will assist the health centre in terms of supplying electricity during times of natural disasters. During the visit to the island last month the generator at the health centre was burnt and because health is a priority
cumulative total of 420 confirmed HIV cases were recorded. 53 of which were new infections for the year 2011 alone compared to the smaller number of 33 in 2010, he said. Fiji for 2012 focused its campaign on working toward zero new infections, a challenging goal that demanded strategic planning, direct interventions and aggressive campaigns that inform our people of this merciless disease, he said. He said Fiji has progressed with some areas in relation to governance, leadership, stigma, discrimination and legal framework in order to achieve the goal of zero new infections but the onus now lies with the people. This years theme is zero new infections, zero discrimination, zero AIDS related deaths. World AIDS day will be celebrated in Suva on Saturday.
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Sugar Remains A Priority: PM

While making his 2013 Budget address the head of government Voreqe Bainimarama reiterated the importance of our sugar industry which supports the livelihoods of approximately 200,000 Fijians. Protecting and modernizing the sugar industry is a key national priority, PM Bainimarama said. There is much good news to report. There has been a marked increase in the renewal of ALTA leases, more acres are being cultivated, the ratio of tonne cane to tonne sugar has improved, and mills are operating more efficiently. Cane and sugar production would have been much higher this year had it not been for the floods. PM Bainimarama was also proud to announce how the Fiji Sugar Corporation made a remarkable financial turnaround. And I am very proud to announce that the Governments direct financial injection into FSC will cease in 2013. This has been no small achievement, given the state of the FSC at the time my Government decided to intervene to save the industry, PM Bainimarama said. He said government will continue to encourage a strong and healthy sugar sector with a budget of $15 million allocated to the sugar ministry. We will also implement new laws to complete the restructure of FSC and the sugar industry and to better position this key industry for the future. PM Bainimarama said allocated $2 million to upgrade cane access roads to ensure a consistent supply of cane to the mills and minimize mill stoppages due to lack of supply. Sugar farmers need to play their part in these vital reforms. That is why we are introducing a cane quality payment system next year, with an allocation of $4.4 million dollars in 2013,PM Bainimarama said. We will provide $600,000 to help farmers acquire cultivators, ploughs and other vital farming implements. PM Bainimarama has also allocated $250,000 to host the International Sugar Organization conference in Fiji next year.
Fiji To Become Wi-Fi

Fijis Government is soon expected to provide free internet and data access to Fijians across the country. The move comes as governments opened one of eight Tele-centre at Nukuloa School along the Lautoka/ Ba corridor by acting Prime Minister, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum. Another seven would be opened at various other locations around the country in the coming weeks. This is one of the Governments most important initiatives to provide free access to the internet for ordinary Fijians. This is a way we can bridge the digital divide between rich and poor and rural and urban people in Fiji, he said. Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum said that ten more centers would be established in 2013 as part of the Governments ongoing efforts to forge a smarter, better connected and more modern Fiji. Only about 25-thousand Fijians have regular access to a fix-lined internet connection at the moment and we believe that this initiative will improve that figure dramatically, the he said. As well as all the necessary hardware and software, the Government is also providing security for the Tele-centers and an assistant to help users learn how to use the services. The first lot of Tele-centers was launched by the Prime Minister, Voreqe Bainimarama, in October last year, at Suva Sangam College, Levuka Public School, and Rakiraki Public High School.

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Pension will be provided to Fijians aged 70 years and over who do not have any form of income from January next year. This was revealed by Prime Minister and Finance Minister Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama. Commodore Bainimarama said the initiative by the government was a first for Fiji. He said 9000 Fijians who did not have any income, pension or had never been part of a superannuation scheme would benefit from this assistance. "The budget for this program is $3.2million," Commodore Bainimarama said. The Ministry of Social Welfare, Women and Poverty Alleviation has been tasked with the role of controlling this new pension project. Minister of Women and Social Welfare Dr Jiko Luveni said the announcement for people above 70 years was exciting. "It is an exciting program because it is available to anyone above 70 years and who is not receiving any form of income at all," Dr Luveni said. She explained that those entitled for
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pensions should not be receiving any form of income even though they live with their families who support them. "We need senior citizens to have money, we need to give them the confidence and to be happy and comfortable with their lives and contribute to their family welfare," Dr Luveni said. Under Fiji's social welfare system, a household will receive a maximum of $150 per month including a $30 food voucher. "Nearly 13,000 poor households will benefit and we will increase the coverage of our poor population from the current three per cent to 10 per cent. The total budget for this program is $22.7million," Commodore Bainimarama said. He said the care and protection program, which targeted children, would continue with a budget of $5.9million. "With an allocation next year of $500,000, the welfare graduation scheme focuses on moving recipients from welfare to workfare. Fiji cannot support a culture of dependency. We must commit ourselves to the idea that poverty is a temporary state," the Prime Minister said.
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Students from the University of Delaware in the United States who will be visiting Fiji next month have been briefed on the political and economic situation here by the Fiji Embassy in Washington DC. First secretary Ray Baleikasavu informed 24 second-year students about the reforms being undertaken by the government towards rebuilding the country into a non-racial, culturallyvibrant and united, well-governed, truly democratic nation and by 2014, the general elections. "Constitutional and electoral reforms are currently being pursued to effect the change required to move the country forward," Mr Baleikasavu told the students. "A new constitution is being formulated to reflect the universallyaccepted principles of a common and equal citizenry; a secular state; removal of systemic corruption; an independent judiciary; elimination of discrimination; good and transparent governance; social justice; one person, one vote, one value; elimination of ethnic voting; proportional representation; and a voting age of 18 years." Mr Baleikasavu said the voter registration process was successfully progressed with over 500,000 eligible voters registered. The work of the Constitutional Review Commission has also been effectively pursued with the draft constitution expected to be ready by the end of the year. As part of their studies abroad, 24 students and three university professors will travel to Fiji.
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama will initiate a farming scholarship scheme in 2013 for young people to become farmers and further enhance government efforts towards boosting our food security. Government hopes to attract many more young people to become farmers, give them sustainable livelihoods, boost the nations food security, and reduce Fijis dependence on imported food, PM Bainimarama said. Today, I announce a major initiative to encourage our young people to become farmers. Each student will be supervised by an agricultural extension officer, and given specific performance targets. About 50 Form Six or Seven graduates will be able to access a scholarship program each year to attend a 12 month certificate course that trains them in various agricultural disciplines. In conjunction with the Fiji National University the programme will see each student receiving a loan package to the value of $70,000 to cover the cost of 100 acres of farm land A tractor and basic farm implements Fertiliser and other materials A house and shed And start-up cash of $2,000 Prime Minister Bainimarama said agriculture is a vital sector of Fijis economy, and government needs to help the nations farmers maintain a productive and efficient agricultural sector. Collectively, $94 million is allocated to the Ministries of Agriculture, Fisheries & Forests and Lands & Mineral Resources in 2013, he said. Existing programs under the Department of Agriculture will
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continue next year with total funding of $5.6 million. This money will cover the development of coconut, cocoa, potato, ginger, vanilla and rice crops. We will further boost the rice revitalisation program with technical and financial assistance from the Chinese Government. Prime Minister Bainimarama said that the 2013 Budget is poised to also bring smiles to farmers through major duty concessions targeted at farming tools. To do their jobs, farmers need cheaper tools, he said. In 2013, we are expanding the zero-duty rate for agricultural implements to make them more affordable. All other current agricultural incentives will continue. Budget 2013 has an additional $2.7 million allocated for livestock development and $1 million will be allocated for the development of the dairy industry. In the fisheries sector, we have provided $1.8 million for the development of various fisheries resources such as aqua-culture, mari-culture and the raising of brackishwater species, as well as seaweed and pearl cultivation. We are providing $600,000 to establish a multi-species hatchery in Ra. In forestry, we will promote sustainable forest management practices by allocating $500,000 for the Biodiversity Enhancement and REDD Plus programs. $5 million is also allocated for the Land Reform Program, to make more land available for productive use. We will also continue the highly successful CBUL program that encourages landowners to re-lease land for productive use. Under this program, Government subsidizes lease payments by 4 percent. This increases lease payments from 6 to 10 per cent.
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Action for Children and Aged Trust Fiji have plans to build a half-way home or recovery home in Labasa for homeless people who can earn a living. ACATA executive director Rosan Lal confirmed they were planning to build a home for such purposes but that it would not be a replica of the Labasa Ashram formerly known as the Labasa Old People's Home. Mr Lal said plans were in progress to build the home and a detail of the proposed building had been dispatched to stakeholders for their feedback. "A piece of land has been donated for the cause by a good hearted friend whose name will be revealed in due course but the fact that the project is taking its course has been really encouraging," he said. "This halfway home will be for the homeless who still have earning capacity and will not be a replica of the Labasa Old People's Home as we intend to initiate income-generating projects for the residents through the Northern Charity Alliance and the residents will pay a levy per month for project sustainability. "We aim to carry out this project with the help of the committee of the Festival of the Friendly North, Northern Charity Alliance, Rotary Club of Labasa, Lions Club of Labasa, Monday Club, ACATA Trust Fiji, the Vodafone ATH Fiji Foundation and corporate donors," he said.
Please seek medical advice as soon as possible especially in regards to young children and infants. This is the plea from the Fiji Police Force as another case of an infant death was recorded whereby the victim was a 6 month old baby. For the month of November we have received 6 cases of infant deaths with the cause of death mainly due to viral pneumonia as confirmed by Pathologist reports. The youngest victim this month is a 1 month 2 week year old baby who was found lying motionless after being fed by her mother. The deceased was conveyed to the hospital but was
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pronounced dead on arrival. According to the pathologists report the cause of death was pneumonia. To date the Police Force has received 6 similar cases where infants were taken to hospital for treatment however unfortunately was too late. As such we are requesting parents and guardians to seek medical treatment as soon as possible. Following the review of the cases, parents of the victims have stated that their child had been showing signs of illness. Therefore it is advisable to seek medical help at the earliest available opportunity to avoid such unfortunate incidents from occurring.
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Invention Of Coconut Scrapers And Extractors
Fiji's own ... Jim Bandy shows the copra dryer he designed and built. In a bid to help people of the greater Udu Point area, Also Island Limited director Jim Bandy designed and invented a machine to lighten the load of processing virgin coconut oil. Mr Bandy held a public exhibition which saw the machine dry scraped coconut in about an hour. The display included a modern version of the common electric coconut scraper and the virgin oil extractor. Mr Bandy said the project was successfully completed through funding provided by the New Zealand government. "Coconut is a natural resource that is available abundantly in our islands and we have been looking for ways in which we could simplify the task of extracting VCO which often takes gruesome hours of hard labour to achieve," he said. "I had no difficulty in putting together the scraper and the extractor as all I had to do was make small amendments and improvements to the electronic coconut scraper model before I began work with the extractor. "In order to extract quality oil from the nuts we needed to ensure that the scraped coconuts had a moisture level of 11 per cent and we had to reduce the normal moisture of normal scraped coconuts which is usually 50 per cent to the 11 per cent mark. "The moisture level is tested with the weight after drying," he said. Mr Bandy said the modern easy dryer would certainly save time and energy for his workers who stand for hours alongside the hotplates turning over scraped coconuts.
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama this week visited the Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology at Cambridge University in the United Kingdom and was briefed by the curator on the progress of the Fijian Art Project. A collaborative 3-year project that began in 2012 , stakeholders including the Fijian government aim to unlock the potential of the outstanding collections of Fijian art, material culture and associated photographs and archives held in museums in the United Kingdom. The bulk of these Fijian collections have never been displayed, nor have they ever been thoroughly researched or documented till now. As Minister responsible for I-Taukei Affairs and the National Archives of Fiji, the Prime Minister commended the great progress accomplished by the Project team in cataloguing more than 3000 Fijian artefacts from the 18th Century collected by traders, missionaries, whalers and colonial officials during their visits to Fiji. He also extended the Fijian Governments
Prime Minister Inspects Fijian Artificats Collected At UK University
support to the project, which also hopes to carry out a major exhibition of Fijian artefacts in the UK in the summer of 2013. The PM also expressed the hope that this project will assist Fijians understand more of their history. Fijian artworks catalogued so far are visually impressive and beautifully made; they include sculptures in wood and ivory, shell and ivory regalia, ritual equipment, weapons, pottery and large decorated textiles. Central to preChristian and post-conversion religious practices, and often heavily Tonganinfluenced, many of these objects played an active role in British-Fijian relations because of their voyaging, missionary and colonial ties, resulting in significant collections being held in UK museums. The projects most extensive collections-based research will be conducted at the MAA in Cambridge, which holds probably the most important collection of Fijian objects, outside of Fiji. The Prime Minister is in London attending the 21st Seminar of the International Sugar Organisation.
The Acting Prime Minister and Attorney General Aiyaz SayedKhaiyum has welcomed the newest player in the banking sector, the Bred Bank. At the opening of the banks newest branch at the Tappoo City complex, the Acting Prime Minister highlighted that the entry of the European Bank would boost competition with other established banks in the country. Its very good for consumers and customers because it provides a point
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PM Bainimarama posed with some of the artefacts being catalogued at the Cambridge University with Dr. Anita Herle, the Curator of the Cambridge University Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology and Dr Lucie Carreau, one of the post doctoral research assistant of the Fijian Art Research Project.
of different ion and I urge the Bred Bank to be robust, Minister SayedKhaiyum said. The Acting Prime Minister said that Fiji cannot be a financial hub unless the proper and established conditions are in place, especially for investments. Minister Sayed-Khaiyum also used the opportunity to reiterate governments commitment towards nation building and economic growth and highlighted this through the recent announcement of the 2013 National Budget.
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Shortage of nurses in health centers around the country is still an issue. Fiji Nursing Association general secretary Salanieta Matiavi told the media that hospitals and health centers had been facing a shortage for many years now. "Yes, hospitals and health centers around the country have been experiencing a shortage for so many years," she said. "For the Intensive Care Unit, the ratio is one nurse to three patients. The ratio is different for all the departments." For the general wards, she said there was a ration of one nurse to 10 or 15 patients. Mrs Matiavi said many experienced nurses had either migrated or retired. "The new nurses need supervision. They need one to two years to gain experience," she said. Health Minister Dr Neil Sharma said 90 nurses graduate every year while 60 retired, and since 2009 the ministry has produced 170 nurses each year. "Now we have over 2000 nurses working. Previously, there used to be 1500 nurses. So there is a 25 per cent increase in the numbers," he said. "There are 50 nurses coming out of TISI Sangam on December 8 and in March next year, 250 nurses are coming out of Fiji National University," said Dr Sharma.

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The Chinese government gave $14 million to the government through the Agriculture Department for mushroom cultivation at Legalega in Nadi. This was revealed by Agriculture permanent secretary Ropate Ligairi. He said the investment would also provide employment for locals and more importantly reduce the import of mushrooms. "This is one of the big projects targeted for the west and we are thankful to the Chinese government for their continued assistance," said Mr Ligairi. "The first phase of development will start soon with the construction of buildings to be used as training centre, laboratory and office.These kinds of investment will be the first for Fiji and we are confident it will bring more developments to the people in the west." Mr Ligairi said the construction phase
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would take three years to complete with the aim of reducing government spending once completed. "Another reason for setting up the new industry is to meet local demand and the growing tourism market especially at hotels." "People, especially farmers, will benefit from this project in terms of having another form of income. "The more opportunities we give out the better it will be for farmers as this can also help in the alleviation of poverty," he said. Mr Ligairi said the new mushroom project would attract more local and overseas investors to fully utilize unused land in the west. He said the government was committed in assisting the people of Fiji through various forms of agricultural investment and at the same time help the economy grow.
Universal Print received its GS1 accreditation becoming the first company in the Pacific region to receive the renowned accreditation. Companies in Fiji will now be able to take advantage of Universal Prints accreditation status, as they are now able to provide in-depth guidance and recommendations regarding the use and application of GS1 barcode standards. The accreditation now gives Universal Print the standard certificate to be able to print global standard barcodes. Director Jagdish Punja said the use of bar codes as means of retail and stock take was already prevalent in Fiji. However, the need to have global standard barcodes, which would be acceptable on exported goods was increasing. Mr Punja said major retail outlets in Australia and New Zealand do not accept goods to be sold without proper bar-coding. Barcoding is already coming into Fiji. When products do not carry proper and global standard barcodes, it creates a lot of problems during the point of sale
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- when the scanner is unable to pick out the bar code or it is unrecognizable. If there are 20 check-out counters in a supermarket and if each faces the problem of about 10 products not carrying proper recognizable barcodes, that would mean time and money wasted, he said. GS1 is a global non-profit company which works with millions of companies throughout the world to check on the standards of their barcodes. The accreditation from GS1 gives Universal Print products the international recognition. GS1 New Zealand general manager Gary Hartley said with businesses becoming more global, there was a need for standards. Around the world, business is looking to become more efficient in their operations as competition increases and margins tighten, he said. With proper bar codes, counterfeit products can also be identified and it could also be used to streamline customs standards.

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The Vice Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National Peoples Congress of China, Hua Jianmin who is visiting Fiji held talks with the Acting Prime Minister and Attorney General, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum. Mr Jianmin is also President of the Red Cross Society of China and is in Fiji as guest of the Fiji Red Cross Society. The Acting Prime Minister welcomed the Chinese leader to the country on behalf of the Government and again reiterated the close and friendly ties between Fiji and the Peoples Republic of China. We had a wide-ranging discussion on humanitarian aid and disaster readiness, not just at the government level but the civic level. We also discussed the importance of ordinary people being trained in first aid so that they are able to respond immediately in the event of disaster before the emergency services arrive, the Acting Prime Minister and Attorney General said. We also need to develop our early warning systems and have a more coordinated approach in the event of disasters in Fiji, Mr Sayed-Khaiyum said. Among his other roles, Mr Jiamin is a member of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China, which he joined in 1961.
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Aries
While work seems to move along smoothly and you are able to do all that you had hoped to, the problems seem to be personal relationships. Minor hitches or snide remarks could become an issue if you allow it to happen. Try to be more understanding towards those who love and care for you
An overseas or long distance journey is indicated and will be fruitful. Financial gains are predicted. Your recent success will bring you more into the limelight and your mate or partner will be instrumental in promoting you. Happy times with your beloved is foreseen.
Leo
of time to devote to extra curricular activities and favourable hobbies. Some of you may even visit a place of entertainment or holiday resort .The married may have to cope with an irate and angry mate. A little bit of love and attention will resolve the situation.
Taurus
You will receive work offers of your choice and on your own terms and conditions. Now is the time to branch out into a new field of activity which has been on your thoughts for a long time. The married have a difficult task to balance a hectic work schedule and domestic responsibilities.
Virgo
Communication, travel, and children's affairs work out favourably for you. However, certain aspects that you have been discussing with colleagues about your personal life could now lead to a great deal of embarrassment. Try not to react or retaliate as it will only make you more vulnerable to negative influences.
Scorpio
A rather busy hectic schedule seems to be getting the better of you. A change of routine or a different approach to your work will go a long way in making you feel more relaxed. There is a possibility of purchasing some land or property or bringing about some changes at home.
venture proposed by a partner or a close friend. It is better to be honest and state your misgivings about this project rather than be good to the other person. In matters of finance you have to be clear if you wish to safeguard your interests. Help is at hand from a quarter that you least expect.
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Sagittarius
Gemini
Cancer
You will be able to achieve wonders at work through further financial investments and also because of the support of family and your partner. New work proposals are also likely to materialize. The employed will get the good news of an important career development. Interesting work proposals are likely to turn up.
An absorbing and financially beneficial week lies ahead. A close associate or partner may have a good idea which is worth developing. Travel abroad is indicated for some of you. Independent entrepreneurs may opt for a complete change. Romantic associations formed now will be enduring. You will make rapid progress in your work or profession. You will find plenty
Libra
Work will get concluded on time and you can look forward to some good news coming your way. A seminar, presentation, or exhibition that you may have planned for this week will also have a favourable response. Business persons will sign new deals which will assure them of long-term benefits. You may decide to go out with friends and colleagues this week.
An easy inflow of money will tempt you to go on a shopping spree. The purchase of an expensive item of security or investment is also likely. Family life is happy and congenial. Some of you will be making plans to travel, perhaps to develop a hobby or personal interest. There is an air of romance and excitement showing that you will develop intimate links with someone who has been wooing you for long.
Pisces
Capricorn
You may be uncertain about a certain
A busy schedule will keep you constantly on the move. At a meeting, your ideas and plans will receive approval. Income will balance your expenses this week. The health of a close relative causes concern. You may have to seek medical advice for this person.
Ingredients
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts , cut into 1-inch 1 egg white 2 tbsp cornstarch 2 tbsp all purpose flour 1/4 tsp salt 1/4 tsp white pepper or black pepper 1/3 cup vegetable oil 1/3 cup sodium-reduced chicken broth 3 tbsp ketchup 1 tbsp dry sherry (optional) 1 tbsp sodium-reduced soy sauce 1 tbsp rice vinegar 2 tsp minced gingerroot 1 tsp granulated sugar 1 onion , cut into 3/4-inch cubes 1 sweet red pepper , cut into 3/4inch cubes 1 sweet green pepper , cut into 3/4inch cubes 1 can (250 mL) pineapple chunks , drained
Sweet And Sour Pineapple Chicken

Preparation
In bowl, combine chicken, egg white, cornstarch, flour, salt and pepper; let stand for 10 minutes. In wok or large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat; stir-fry chicken, in batches and reserving cornstarch mixture in bowl, for 3 minutes or until golden-brown. Transfer to plate. Add broth, 1/3 cup water, ketchup, sherry (if using), soy sauce, vinegar, ginger and sugar to reserved cornstarch; whisk to combine. Set aside. Discard all but 1 tbsp oil from wok. Stirfry onion and red and green peppers for about 3 minutes or until tender-crisp. Add chicken, pineapple and stock mixture to wok; stir-fry for 2 to 3 minutes or until thickened and chicken is coated.
Payasam (Dessert)
3 tblspns ghee 1 cup moong dhal, no skin, washed 1/2 cup sago, washed (/sabudana) 4 cups hot water (you may need more) 1 can coconut milk 1 can condensed milk 1 tspn vanilla 2 tblspns sultanas 6 cardamon pods, peeled and crushed 1/4 tspn nutmeg, grated 1/4 cup chopped almonds, no skin
Ingredients
Heat ghee in medium sized pot. Fry dhal on low heat for about 5 minutes. Keep stirring. Add sago and hot water and cook until soft. Add coconut milk, condensed milk, vanilla, sultanas, cardamon, nutmeg and almonds. Add more hot water if needed. Bring to a boil. Simmer for 7 minutes. Note: Almonds can be quickly skinned by soaking in hot water for 5 minutes.
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An inquest into the death of an eightmonth-old baby in Tasmania has heard he most likely died after inhaling baby powder which was being used to hide injuries on his body. A Tasmanian coroner has been told Zacharie Wayne Taylor had been neglected and abused. He was found dead by his mother Samantha Taylor in a Sorell home in October 2005. The coroner was told Ms Taylor and her boyfriend Ian Pennicott were regular speed, marijuana and morphine users. Paediatrician Dr Michelle Williams said the baby had ulcers, bruises, lacerations, multiple infections and
Abused Baby Died After Inhaling Powder: Inquest
burns. The burns were consistent with a cigarette lighter or flame being held to the skin. Dr Williams aid it would have been incredibly painful and would normally have been treated in hospital with morphine for pain relief. The court heard the infant was likely to have died after inhaling baby powder. Forensic pathologist Dr Christopher Lawrence said it was likely baby powder was used to try and conceal the injuries and the baby suffocated because of inhaling the powder. He told the court this was a very rare cause of death. The inquest continues.
Cockroach-Eating Competition Man 'Choked To Death'
Immigration New Zealand was left in the dark about a former Catholic brother who fled the country while awaiting extradition to Australia to face hundreds of sex abuse charges. Law enforcement agencies failed to notify Immigration about 65-year-old Bernard Kevin McGrath, who fled his Christchurch home for Sri Lanka after being charged in June with 252 abuse counts. New Zealand Police and authorities in Australia have failed to identify where the breakdown occurred allowing McGrath, a former brother in the St John of God order, to leave the country. He is alleged to have raped, molested and abused dozens of young boys in church-run institutions in New South Wales in the 1970s and '80s. An Immigration New Zealand (INZ) spokeswoman said there was no alert on McGrath's passport to say he should not leave New Zealand. She said INZ would "need to receive information from police or another agency to put an alert on our system",
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and such information had not been received. A spokesman for New Zealand Police said a "request for assistance" by NSW Police had been made in relation to McGrath - but he would not say what date that was made and what it entailed. All other questions needed to be directed to NSW Police, the spokesman said. In Australia, authorities - including NSW Police and the federal AttorneyGeneral's office - declined to comment. Australian media reported that bureaucratic delays in McGrath's extradition may have been responsible for giving him time to leave New Zealand. The Sydney Morning Herald said "a NZ source" said the formal extradition request had come to them from Interpol on November 15, almost five months after charges were laid. In 2006 McGrath was found guilty of 22 charges against nine victims, and spent two years in a New Zealand jail. He is now believed to be in Sri Lanka.
A Florida man choked to death in October after eating dozens of live cockroaches in a contest to win a python, an autopsy has found. The body of Edward Archbold, 32, tested negative for drugs and Broward County medical examiner ruled the death was an accident caused by "asphyxia". Archbold collapsed and died soon after the promotional event at a pet store in Deerfield Beach, Florida. No other illnesses were reported among some 30 competitors. Archbold died of "asphyxia due to choking and aspiration of gastric contents", the Broward County medical examiner's office found. His airway became obstructed with
The West Australian Coroner's Court is investigating the care and management of a 45-year-old patient who died six months after having her stomach stapled. Julienne McKay-Hall underwent the elective surgery at St John of God Hospital in Murdoch on November 9, 2007. The court heard the staple gun being used misfired and she suffered various complications.
Coroner Investigates Death After Stomach Stapling
"arthropod body parts". The grand prize for the contest winner was a python, and Archbold had planned to sell the snake to a friend, according to the owner of the Ben Siegel Reptile Store. "We feel terribly awful," said Ben Siegel, the owner, said after Archbold's death. "He looked like he just wanted to show off and was very nice," he said, adding that Archbold did not appear to be ill before the competition. A lawyer for Mr Siegel said all the contestants had signed disclaimers "accepting responsibility for their participation in this unique and unorthodox contest".
Three days after the surgery, an anesthetist told Mrs McKay-Hall she was at risk of multi-organ failure, heart attack, stroke and death. She had a number of subsequent procedures to rectify the issue and died following surgery at Fremantle Hospital on May 13, 2008. The Coroner will investigate the care and management of Mrs McKay-Hall from before the first procedure until her death.
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A British woman who went into coma after a reaction to hair dye has died after a year. Julie McCabe, a 38-year-old estate agent from West Yorkshire town, fell ill in October 2011 after using a dye with which she regularly coloured her hair, as reported. The woman suffered a heart failure, struggled for breath and became unconsciousness. Her family blamed paraphenylenediamine, a chemical found in hair colour. The woman was put on a 24-hour care
Woman Dies After Reaction To Hair Dye
on a life-support machine. She left behind her 45-year-old husband, and two children aged 21 and 16. McCabe had never suffered a reaction before, and the daily said no link was proven between the hair dye and her death. Her family has now called for paraphenylenediamine to be banned from home dye kits. In 2000, a 38-year-old Indian-origin woman from Birmingham, Narinder Devi, died after an allergic reaction to hair dye.
Two people have died and hundreds have been forced to evacuate their homes after powerful storms in Britain, and officials are warning there is more rain to come. A band of heavy rain and strong winds has swept across England and Wales, and up to 220 flood warnings were in place last Sunday. More than 800 homes have been flooded, with some residents trapped in their houses. The areas hardest hit have been Devon and Cornwall in England's southwest, and towns in Wiltshire and Worcestershire. Many communities were cut off after police shut water-logged roads in Cornwall, where four severe flood warnings were issued due to rapidly rising river levels, and neighbouring Devon. In the Wiltshire town of Malmesbury, pub landlord Tom Hudson said he had
water lapping at the door in the worst floods he had seen for 14 years. "It's gone down a lot but I'm trying to get hold of some sandbags because more rain is forecast for later today," he said. "Houses across the road have been flooded to a depth of three or four feet, with furniture floating around in the rooms. "I've been here 14 years and there was floods in 2000 and again in 2007 but this is much worse than either of those." Elsewhere, a woman was killed by a falling tree in the city of Exeter and a man in Cambridgeshire died when his car crashed into a swollen river. In a Twitter message, Prime Minister David Cameron described the flood scenes as "shocking" and promised his government would "help ensure everything is being done to help".
Investigators who exhumed the body of former Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat say it could be months before they know if he was poisoned. The Palestinian leader's body was exhumed for only a few hours, enough time for investigators to gather samples to test whether he died of poisoning. Mystery has surrounded Mr Arafat's death in France in 2004. Doctors could not identify the cause of a fatal illness, but many Palestinians believe he was poisoned by Israel, a charge it has repeatedly denied. French magistrates opened a murder inquiry into his death in August after a Swiss institute said it discovered high levels of radioactive polonium on his clothing. The Swiss institute undertook the tests after an Al Jazeera documentary claimed to have found traces of a radioactive element on some of Mr Arafat's clothing.
Poison Test Samples Taken From Arafat's Corpse
His body was exhumed in Ramallah and samples taken from his remains which were later reburied and his tomb resealed. A team of forensic experts from France, Russia and Switzerland will now examine samples to determine if the former Palestinian leader was murdered. The results of the tests are not expected to be known for several months and even then, they may not be conclusive. A senior Palestinian Authority politician, Sabri Saidam, says the exhumation is necessary to get to the truth. "We're hoping that this will answer all the questions that have been put over the years," he said. "There's been fingers pointed at Israel, but obviously there are collaborators in the middle. "But as yet we're not drawing any conclusions. We await the decision of the parties involved in this operation."
A FAMILY that tried to rescue their dog from powerful surf in California has been swept out to sea, leaving the parents dead and their 16-year-old son missing, authorities say. Waves reaching three meters high pulled the dog into the Pacific at Big Lagoon, north of San Francisco, as it ran to retrieve a stick, said Dana Jones, a state Parks and Recreation district superintendent. Jones said the boy went after the dog, prompting his father to go after them. She said the teenager was able to get out, but when he didn't see his father, he and his mother went into the water looking for him. "Both were dragged into the ocean," Jones said of last Saturday's tragedy. Rescuers eventually retrieved the mother's body, and the father's body washed up. The dog got out of the water on its own, Jones said. The Coast Guard deployed a helicopter and two motor life boats to search for the teenager, but the aerial search was ended because of thick fog. Coast Guard Lieutenant Bernie Garrigan said on Monday a person without a wetsuit could not survive for long because of the frigid waters.
US Family Drowns In Effort To Save Dog
The father, brother and uncle of a 13-year-old girl in Kerala have been arrested for allegedly raping her for the past two years. According to reports, the issue came to the fore when the Class VIII girl refused to go home after school and told her teacher the details. The teacher informed police. The girl's elder sister, who committed
Girl Cries Rape By Father, Uncle, Brother
suicide two years ago, was also apparently raped by the family members. Cases have been registered against all the three accused. While the victim's 15-year-old brother has been sent to a juvenile home, the father and the uncle have been sent to judicial custody. The girl told police that she was sexually assaulted by the three since she was in Class VI, said reports.
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Germany plans to ban the practice of people having sex with animals, sparking a threat of legal action from a group of "zoophiles," a newspaper reported on Monday. The government plans to toughen animal protection laws - which currently only prohibit the practice if the animal is injured - with fines of 25,000 euros ($A31,250), as reported. The Bundestag's agriculture committee will discuss the amendment. It plans to send the measure to parliament by mid-December, said the report, citing committee chairman Hans-Michael Goldmann. The group Veterinarians against Zoophilia says thousands of Germans exchange information online about sex
Germany To Ban Sex With Animals
with animals and that some farms rent out animals for sexual exploitation. The new law would also ban such animal brothels and the training of animals for sex with humans. The group Zoophiles for Ethical Treatment of Animals plans to take legal action against the amendment, its chairman, Michael Kiok, was quoted as telling the newspaper. "Perceptions of morality have no place in law, especially if they are so hypocritical," said Kiok, who told the paper he lives with Cessie, an eightyear-old female dog. The ZETA website says zoophiles only have sex with animals if they are sure it is consensual and that they condemn hurting animals, a practice known as "zoosadism."
Irish Abortion Report: Decision Due By End Of Year
The Republic of Ireland's government is to decide by the end of the year what it is going to do about the country's abortion laws. On Tuesday, it published the report of an expert group on the issue. The recent death of Indian dentist Savital Halappanaver in a Galway hospital focused attention on the lack of clarity about when doctors in the Republic can terminate a pregnancy. The European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg criticized the situation. In response, the Irish government set up an expert panel to look at the issue. On Tuesday afternoon, the government published its report which favours legislation and regulation as the best of four options to follow.
Health Minister Dr James Reilly said the Fine Gael Labour coalition government would make its decision on what to do by the end of the year and that there would be a full Dil debate. The legislation option has been strongly criticized by the British-based Society for the Protection of the Unborn Child. It has called for widespread resistance to the proposal. International protests Mrs Halappanaver, 31, died on October 28 died after suffering a miscarriage in University Hospital, Galway. Her widower, Praveen, claimed she was denied a termination. The Irish Republic's health service is conducting an inquiry, which is now described as a clinical review. The Health Information Quality Authority, an independent health safety body, will conduct a parallel inquiry. However, Mr Halappanaver has asked for a full public inquiry into his wife's death. He believes she would still be alive if she had been granted abortion days earlier, when she was told she was losing her baby. The death of the Indian-born dentist sparked international protests and reignited the debate on the Republic's abortion laws. Currently, a medical termination is permitted when the life - as opposed to the health - of a mother is at risk.
A SICKLY, one-legged, obese woman from the Bronx has died from kidney failure in Hungary after airline officials booted her from three New York-bound flights because she was too fat, her husband says. Janos Soltesz told the media that his extension to secure her," Mr Soltesz, cause of her death, Ms Ronai said. them off the plane. 56-year-old wife, Vilma, died stranded 56, said. They managed to get her over there "We had 140 passengers on board, in Hungary, nine days after she was Mr Soltesz said Vilma's illness - a and were obligated to get her home. and they had connections and needed kicked off the first of three flights. combination of kidney disease and But in Prague, Delta staff told the to travel," said Lufthansa spokesman "All we wanted was to come back diabetes - caused her to gain water couple the airlines plastic wheelchair Nils Haupt. "The question was never home to get her treatment," said Mr weight, and the airline said it didnt couldnt hold her weight, Mr Soltesz the seat belt. The question was the Soltesz, a Staten Island Ferry security have a seat-belt extender for her. said. mobility of the passenger." guard. He was also told the seat's back couldnt Staff were also unable to put her on So they again went back to the holiday Vilma, who weighed around 193kg, handle his wifes weight. the sky-lift elevator, according to the home to make other arrangements as had only one leg and used a wheelchair. Mr Soltesz said his wife was already airline. Vilma became sicker and sicker. She had travelled with her husband seated when they were asked to leave. "After the operating carrier in Budapest Neither Mr Soltesz or his wife trusted of 33 years to Hungary on Delta and "It appeared on the passengers return was physically unable to board Mrs the doctors in Hungary, especially KLM airlines on September 17. that it was not physically possible for Soltesz on its flight, and despite a because they wouldnt be familiar with There they had spent several weeks her to board the aircraft, despite every determined good-faith effort by Delta her lengthy medical history, Mr Soltesz relaxing at a holiday house they owned effort made by KLM to this end. A seat in Prague, we were also physically said. in the Hungarian countryside. It was a or belt extender did not offer a solution, unable to board her on our aircraft," "She was very ill and did not trust that trip they took almost every year. either," KLM spokeswoman, Ellen van said Delta spokesman Russel Cason. the hospitals in former communist The media reports that prior to the Ginkel, said. The only thing left for the couple to do Hungary could attend to her needs," he journey, the couple's travel agent had Airline staff told the couple they would was to drive back to their holiday home said. informed Delta of Vilmas condition. try to get her on a different flight. They and call their New York travel agent to Mr Soltesz found Vilma dead two days They had purchased two tickets for her sat at the airport for five hours. make other arrangements. later and buried her in Hungary. and one for Mr Soltesz. According to attorney Holly Their travel agent said they could get "Im lonely now. Wherever I am going, The couple, both natives of Hungary, Ostrov Ronai, who is working on a on an October 22 Lufthansa flight to I am just going alone. I am missing her had planned to return to New York on multimillion-dollar lawsuit against New York via Frankfurt, which would a lot," he said, adding he was grateful October 15 so Vilma could resume the airlines accusing them of violating be able to accommodate her size. to work his Staten Island ferry job on treatment with her doctors. But after laws protecting the disabled, the But trouble struck again. Thanksgiving to keep his mind off his boarding the plane they were told couple were then told to drive five Airline crew, helped by the local fire late wife. Vilma couldnt be accommodated by hours to Prague to catch a Delta plane department, were unable to move "There were only two women in my KLM, Mr Soltesz said. that could accommodate Vilma as a Vilma from her wheelchair to the three life - my mother, who I lived with for "They tried to fit her into the back disabled person. seats assigned to her. After 30 minutes 23 years, and Vilma, who I lived with of the plane, but they didnt have an This absolutely contributed to the with no success, the captain ordered for 33 years," Mr Soltesz said.
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SIXTEEN people have died after drinking cough syrup suspected of being toxic.
The victims were all drug addicts who apparently drank the cough syrup in an attempt to get high, Lahore police said. They died at various hospitals in Lahore over the past three days, police said. Two other addicts who drank the cough syrup were being treated. Police arrested the owners of three drug stores where the cough syrup was sold and sent a sample to determine whether it was toxic. "At least 16 people, mostly drug addicts, have died after taking the toxic syrup," local police chief Atif Zulfiqar told AFP, updating an earlier death toll of 13. "Some of the victims were found dead in a graveyard where addicts used to take different kinds of drugs.
Cough Syrup Kills 16 Drug Addicts In Pakistan
A taxi driver tackled a woman to the ground in a dramatic citizen's arrest after a string of robberies and car jackings across Perth. Video footage showed the man grabbing the woman from behind and eventually dragging her to the ground outside the IGA supermarket at Koondoola. Witnesses say the taxi driver yelled "I've got the bank robber! With the help of two other men, the woman was held until the police arrived. It is alleged the woman had earlier forced the taxi driver at knifepoint to take her to the Koondoola supermarket. Police allege the crime spree began just before 7:00am (AWST) on Tuesday when a man was robbed at knifepoint at a Padbury service station. The female offender fled in a stolen utility. The woman is then believed to have been involved in a crash with another
car at the intersection of Marmion and Hester Avenues in Merriwa. The woman fled from the accident and later abandoned the damaged vehicle at Warwick shopping centre. Police allege she was then responsible for a car jacking when she threatened another woman in the car park at the same shopping centre, forcing the woman to hand over the keys to her car. About half an hour later, a woman matching the offender's description was seen fleeing a bank robbery in Dianella in the stolen vehicle. Police allege that later in the day, the same woman walked into the ANZ bank in Booragoon where she threatened staff and customers with a knife. She fled with an undisclosed sum of money. The woman was taken to police headquarters for questioning.
A scorpion stung a passenger on a flight from Costa Rica to Spain, which forced the sealing of the Iberia airlines Airbus 340 at Madrid's Barajas International Airport, said aviation sources. The incident took place last Thursday aboard Flight 6316 from San Jose to Madrid. The pilot told the Barajas control tower that a scorpion had stung a passenger; the airport's medical service was subsequently notified, the sources said Monday. Upon the airliner's arrival at Madrid, Barajas doctors confirmed the arachnid sting on the passenger's left arm, for which they took her to a hospital in the
Scorpion Stings Passenger On Flight
Spanish capital. The woman of Swiss nationality remained under observation until she was released the next day. The passenger was on a flight from San Jose to Madrid with another five people, who had planned to continue their trip to Zurich. One member of the group remained in Madrid to accompany the passenger during her hospitalization, while the other four continued on to the Swiss city as planned. The Iberia plane had to be sealed off, according to the regulations for such cases, in order to find the scorpion and disinfect the aircraft.
The scale of cruelty and corporal punishment in Indian schools was highlighted over the weekend by the attempted suicide of a 13-year-girl who was paraded naked by a teacher after being accused of stealing from a classmate. The girl returned home after school and jumped off the balcony of the fourstorey block of flats in Delhi where she lived. Her family said she had been distraught by her public humiliation. Her case emerged amid a series of reports of abuse of children by teachers in India. A four-year-old boy was forced to drink
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his own urine by his nursery teacher in Andhra Pradesh to punish him for wetting himself. A five-year-old boy in the same state was beaten up by a school principal, and a seven-year-old Dalit girl was thrashed by her Math teacher for failing to solve a problem. A teacher was arrested in Madhya Pradesh for partially scalping an eightyear-old girl. Colin Gonsolves, the director of India's Human Rights Law Network, said corporal punishment was illegal in schools but remained widespread. "We are still living in dark ages," he added.
A 64-year-old Belgian man wants to have his marriage annulled after he discovered that his Indonesian wife of 19 years had been born a man and had later undergone a sex change. The man, named Jan, married Monica in 1993 despite legal difficulties raised by the Belgian immigration authorities, as reported. But it was only recently that he discovered that his 48-year-old wife had originally been a man. "I feel I've been assaulted," he told the Het Nieuwsblad newspaper. Jan said he and his wife had decided not to have children because he had two by his previous marriage and she fooled him by pretending to menstruate, using sanitary towels, "to conceal the truth". "Even during sex, I never noticed anything," he said. For many years, the couple lived a normal family life and Monica was like a "big sister" to his children until their marriage started to come under strain when she got a new full-time job.
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"Monica began to change very much," Jan said. "I brought her to Belgium. That was not easy. The Belgian courts had serious doubts about the authenticity of her birth and her identity papers, but eventually they accepted it anyway. I thought she was an attractive woman, all woman. She had no male traits," the media quoted him as saying. "My oldest son saw her sometimes at a nightclub. She began to wear very flashy clothes, those ultra-short skirts or tiny tops, so her abdomen was completely exposed," he said. Jan found "amorous messages" from other men on her computer. He confronted her and a row ensued that led to police being called. "A friend told me that he had heard that Monica was actually a sex-changed man. I could not believe it. My son heard similar rumours," he said. Jan is undergoing psychiatric treatment following the discovery. He has also started legal proceedings to have the marriage annulled.
An American has been jailed for five days after a court found him guilty of striking his estranged wife with his penis when she refused to have sex with him.
Man Jailed For Striking Wife With Genitals

The 62-year-old man offered her money for sex and, when she refused, he took out his penis and struck her with it, the media reported. Fred Thomas, from Cushing, Maine, pleaded guilty to the assault. He will also be on probation for a year for domestic violence and indecent conduct. The incident took place in July when his wife of 39 years, who
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1 pound lamb rack 5 cloves of garlic, finely chopped 1/2 cup of breadcrumbs 1/2 Tbsp of olive oil for the lamb 1 /2 Tbsp of honey 1 /2 Tbsp of Dijon mustard 1/4 tsp of sea salt 1/2 tsp of rosemary, finely chopped 4 large yellow potatoes 1 large sweet potato 1 Spanish onion 1 bulb of garlic 2 Tbsp of olive oil for the vegetables
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1. Heat the oven to 350F. 2. Cut the potatoes and sweet potatoes into 1 inch thick pieces. Cut the onion in half and remove the outer layer of skin.
3. Place 2 Tbsp of olive oil into a baking tray. Place the vegetables including the garlic bulb in the tray and coat them in the oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bake the vegetables on the bottom oven rack for 45 minutes. 4. When the vegetables have been baking for 15 minutes add the chopped garlic, breadcrumbs, 1/2 Tbsp of olive oil, rosemary, salt, honey and mustard into a mixing bowl. Stir well until it forms a paste. 5. Spread the paste evenly over the lamb rack. Place lamb in the oven directly on the grill over the vegetables. This will allow for the drippings to collect with the vegetables. By now the vegetables should have been cooking for 25 minutes. 6. Roast the lamb for 20 minutes for rare meat or 30 minutes for well-done.
- 3-4 pounds leg of lamb - 1 teaspoon kosher salt - 1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper - 1 tablespoon fresh garlic minced Trim lamb of excess fat and rinse under cold water. Place on a rack in roasting pan and sprinkle with kosher salt. Rub
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This quick but sophisticated roasted salmon entre is great for dinner with friends or for a family occasion. 1 tsp (5 mL) dried thyme 1 tsp (5 mL) dried rosemary 1/4 cup (50 mL) olive oil 2 tbsp (25 mL) chopped oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes 1 tbsp (15 mL) Dijon mustard 1/2 tsp (2 mL) chilli flakes Salt to taste 4 6-oz (175-g) salmon fillets, skin-on 2 oz (50 g) snow pea pods, cut in half on the diagonal 4 green onions, cut in 2-inch (5-cm) pieces 6 cherry tomatoes, halved and seeded Directions Combine thyme, rosemary, olive oil, sun-dried tomatoes, mustard and chilli flakes in a minichop (or by hand) and process until combined. Mixture should have a chunky texture. Spread marinade over salmon and season with salt. Preheat oven to 450 F (230 C). Place tomatoes in an oiled oven-proof
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baking dish large enough to hold the salmon fillets. Bake for 10 minutes. Remove dish from oven and toss tomatoes with snow pea pods and green onions. Place salmon on top. Bake, uncovered, for 12 minutes or until white juices appear and salmon is just cooked through. Serve salmon fillets with some vegetables and any juices. Makes 4 servings. Nutritional information Per serving: 460 Calories 53 mg calcium 32 g total fat 68 mg magnesium 5.5 g saturated fat 190 mg sodium 17 g monounsaturated fat 816 mg potassium 8 g polyunsaturated 2.2 mg vitamin E 5 g carbohydrate 2 mg iron 35 g protein 83 RE vitamin A 100 mg cholesterol 20 mg vitamin C 1 g fibre

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1) What is written on an election ballot? A. The candidates running for Prime Minister listed. B. The results of the election. C. The names of Canadians eligible to vote. D. The names of the candidates in your electoral district. 2) Where are the Parliament Buildings located? A. Toronto. B. Montreal. C. Quebec City. D. Ottawa. 3) What does "mobility rights" mean?
A. MP selected by the Queen to make laws. B. Candidate picked by the Prime Minister. C. MP selected by the Prime Minister to run federal departments. D. MP picked by the Premier of each province. 10) Fatima is a new immigrant to Canada. Why can she choose to take a job like any man? A. Because she came from United Kingdom. B. Because she has a university degree. C. Because of the equality between French and English. D. Because of the equality of women and men in Canada.
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Continued From Last Week About Canadian economy Canada ranks among the 10 leading manufacturing nations. Most of Canada's manufacturing industry is located in the provinces of Ontario and Qubec. Other important manufacturing sectors in Canada include food and beverages, paper and allied products, primary metals, fabricated metals, petrochemicals and chemicals. The Atlantic, Prairie, and Pacific regions of Canada have concentrated on establishing their natural resourcebased economies such as fishing, forestry, and mining. The Prairie Provinces are dependent on agriculture and mineral fuels and British Columbia's primary industries are forestry and mining, and tourism. The economic hub of Canada is situated in the east, with western provinces such as Alberta and British Columbia playing an important and
ever-increasing role in Canada's diverse and growing economy. From oil and gas to precious minerals, lumber, and agriculture, the country is rich in natural resources. About Canadian education Canada has both a public and private education system. From kindergarten through to university, the Canadian government subsidizes a great portion of the financial burden of educating its young minds. Canada has one of the highest educational standards when compared to other industrialized nations. The school year normally runs from September through to the following June. Secondary studies go up to Grades 11, 12 or 13, depending on the province. After which, students may choose to attend university, college, or Cegep (in Quebec) studies. Canada has many internationally recognized university programs located in both urban and rural regions throughout the Nation. Degrees awarded from Canadian universities are
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recognized as equivalent to those from American and other Commonwealth universities. The university year usually runs from September to May. International students may choose to study in either one of Canada's two official languages. Some universities even offer instruction in both. However, students need not be fluent in both languages to attend school in Canada. About Canadian health care Canada has a public health care system that makes critical care accessible to all Canadian citizens and permanent residents alike. Although the health care systems are run by Provincial ministries of health, the Federal Government sets the standards for health care across the country. There are three Provinces that charge health care premiums (BC, Alberta & Ontario). In the remaining Provinces and Territories health care is paid for through taxes and Provincial governments are responsible for the actual administration and delivery of health care in their jurisdictions.
Culture With only 32 million people, the country is a modest nation compared to its densely populated southern neighbor. There are over 200 distinct cultures in Canada. In fact, the Nation is often defined as a "cultural mosaic" and has a greater mix of people from diverse backgrounds than almost anywhere else on Earth. It is home to the world's immigrants and encourages its people to hold closely to their traditions and culture. Around twofifths of the Country's population comes from an origin other than British or French. In recognizing multiculturalism, the federal government has developed multiculturalism policies, formalized in The Multiculturalism Act to, among other things "promote the understanding and creativity that arise from the interaction between individuals and communities of different origins." Continued Next Week
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The lower price kicks in on Friday It is now going to cost you less to travel using BC Ferries. The company is eliminating a two percent fuel surcharge beginning Friday. President and CEO Mike Corrigan says a lower fuel cost is allowing them to make the change, and calls it great news for holiday travellers. Jason Bateman, Director of the BC Chapter of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation says it's a breath of fresh air, and he can't recall the last time
BC Ferries Eliminating Fuel Surcharge
there's been a fare decrease. "Fuel costs have begun to level off a bit or even come down slightly, this is good news for ferry riders, the first piece we've had in quite some time," says Bateman and he adds that we shouldn't get too comfortable with it though. "They want to leave it on the shelf in case they need it again, I think most analyst would say fuel costs will continue to rise in months and years to come," he adds.
Oprah Winfrey is coming to Vancouver. "An evening with Oprah Winfrey" will take place January 24 at the Rogers Arena. Those in attendance can expect a glimpse into Winfrey's life, with her sharing personal stories and insights, and discussing how people can take control of their own lives in an effort to reach their full potential. The evening begins at 7 p.m. and
will include a question and answer session. Regular sale tickets go on sale Dec. 1 at 8 a.m. and will be sold exclusively through Ticketmaster. The password to purchase the Front of the Line tickets is "Oprah". It'll cost between $93.40 and $395.75 to see the "Queen of Talk" live. This is the first time Oprah has taken to the stage in Vancouver.
Canada Scores High On Justice Evaluation

Canada has a better justice system than most countries around the world, but falls short on equality for immigrants and the poor, a report has found. The World Justice Project ranked 97 countries on their justice and rule of law. Canada placed 15th, beating the U.S. in all categories but falling behind many Scandinavian countries. Canada ranked sixth for open government, 12th for absence of corruption regulatory enforcement, 13th for its criminal and civil justice systems and 18th for upholding fundamental rights. "The government is accountable, corruption is minimal and the country generally observes fundamental rights, although discrimination against immigrants and the poor is a source of concern," the report notes. "The country is relatively safe from crime, civil courts are accessible and independent, and the criminal justice system is effective in bringing offenders to justice. However, delays in court processes are perceived to be a problem." The project is based on analysis from 2,500 experts worldwide.
Vancouver Homes Most Expensive In Canada: Survey

Vancouver has once again held its position as the most expensive place in Canada to buy a family-sized home, according to a new Canadian real estate survey released Wednesday. The annual Home Listing Report, released by real estate firm Coldwell Banker, looked at 74 markets across the country, comparing the average price of an "aspirational" four-bedroom, twobathroom home in each selected area. The survey pegged Vancouver as the least affordable market in the country, with an average list price of $1,876,414. Homes in Richmond were the second most expensive at $1,181,654 and Burnaby listings came in third at $917,968. The survey did not include all markets in Canada and excluded West Vancouver and Victoria. "The universal appeal of Vancouver for foreign buyers and relocating
Canadians, particularly retirees, continues to fuel demand for this market," said Paul Prade, president of Coldwell Banker Westburn Realty. "Despite some moderation after new mortgage regulations took effect last July, listing prices in our market are a product of ongoing high demand, projected population growth and the low inventory levels of homes in what is one of the most desirable locations in Canada." Windsor, Ont., ranked as the most affordable market in Canada -- a fourbedroom, two-bathroom house lists for an average of just $170,991 in the southwestern Ontario community. Windsor was the only major Canadian market that came in under $200,000. Half of the Top 10 most affordable markets are located in Ontario, while an additional three markets could be found in Atlantic Canada.

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Ottawa police didn't act on memo recommending local man's arrest, says another investigator Canadian authorities didn't act on operation from Canadian authorities. phone records presented to them years 'Flurry' of calls ago crucial to the probe of an Ontario Just weeks after he was hired, Wilson doctor's slaying in India in 2003, a said, he uncovered records that private investigator says. showed a "flurry" of calls just before The records were pertinent to the Goel's death between a phone number investigation into the slaying of Dr. registered to Subhash Agrawal and Asha Goel, who was found dead from a number registered to his brother severe injuries in her brother's Mumbai Suresh. apartment on Aug. 23, 2003, says Dave "And then it stopped," the PI said in an Wilson, the investigator. interview. Wilson said the records revealed phone "We're only talking about four or five calls between Mumbai and Ottawa days, but there are several phone calls just before Goel's death. The Mumbai in that period of time," he said. number was registered to her brother, Wilson added there might have been "a Suresh Agrawal, who Mumbai police call two months later," but nothing like implicated in the homicide. The Ottawa the frequency of calls that took place number was registered to another before Goel was killed. brother, Subhash Agrawal. The reason for those calls "should be Subhash Agrawal, who resides in looked into, that's for sure," the former Ottawa, was not in India at the time Mountie said. of the homicide and has not been Wilson said he turned the documents investigated or charged by Canadian over to Ottawa police and the RCMP authorities. sometime in either 2005 or 2006. Wilson, a retired RCMP officer, But neither police force responded or was hired in 2005 by the family of actively pursued the matter, he said. the doctor, who had worked as the Wilson acknowledged police would chief of obstetrics and gynecology have to obtain a search warrant in order at Headwaters Health Centre in to obtain those same phone records for Orangeville, Ont. use in court. But that process, he said, Mumbai police believe Subhash is "very simple." Agrawal conspired with Suresh Part of the problem, Wilson said, is that Agrawal, who died of natural causes law enforcement agencies didnt cojust after Goel's death, to kill her. They operate. The RCMP told him Ottawa issued a warrant for Subhash Agrawal's police should investigate, while Ottawa arrest in 2006, but he has appealed and police said they wouldnt investigate, the matter is before the courts in India. but would assist Indian authorities if In addition to the Agrawal brothers, they applied for information through Mumbai police have implicated three diplomatic channels. other men. The federal Department of Justice, Police in Mumbai allege the motive for meanwhile, thought Ottawa police Goel's killing was her intervention in should be investigating, Wilson said. a dispute over her father's multimillion "There was ample ground for them dollar estate. Goel's family alleges the to commence an investigation of two brothers wanted to split the estate conspiracy and the frustrating thing is Asha Goel is seen with her husband, Sadan Goel, in one of the last photos between themselves, leaving nothing everybody is waiting for someone else taken of her. for a third brother. to do something," he said. Subhash Agrawal has denied he had "Everybody sounded like they wanted anything to do with Goel's death and to help, but it was always the other warrant [Subhash Agrawal's] arrest, expressly advised the Ottawa Police said in a statement to CBC News that guy's problem," Wilson said. and [for him] to be brought before a Service in 2006 that they do not he had "absolutely no financial gain Ottawa police urged in internal memo court to determine guilt or innocence," require the approval of the Department which could flow as a consequence of to arrest Agrawal he said. of Justice to pursue a domestic her murder." Former Ottawa police homicide "And I continually say: I'm not investigation into Mr. Agrawal." "These allegations, made by other investigator Ken Doyle tried to help. suggesting he's guilty, that's for a court After CBC News reported that Doyle family members, that I should be CBC News has uncovered an internal to determine. But the evidence that was was told by his superiors not to investigated or charged, are utterly false police memo he wrote to his superiors presented to me would suggest there investigate the case further, Ottawa and without merit, and unsupported by on Jan. 7, 2006, in which he says he was certainly sufficient evidence." police Chief Charles Bordeleau ordered any evidence whatsoever over the past believed there was enough evidence to Ottawa police have said they were a review on Oct. 19 of all documents nine years," he wrote. arrest Subhash Agrawal. aware of the Goel case, but were pertaining to the force's involvement in As CBC News reported last month, But Ottawa police ignored his unable to formally investigate without the homicide probe. Mumbai police said they have made recommendations. backing from the federal Department That review is still ongoing, Ottawa repeated requests to the Canadian Based on what was presented to Doyle of Justice. police said. government for Agrawal's bank and by Indian investigators, he thought But the Justice Department told CBC The RCMP refused to comment on the phone records, but have had no co- "there was sufficient evidence to News that "departmental officials case. Downtown Vancouver's favourite outdoor ice rink is now open for the fourth consecutive winter to once again provide skating, public events and affordable family fun for all. The ice rink at Robson Square is open until the end of February 2013. Hours
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Robson Square Ice Rink Officially Opens

are 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily, with longer hours on Fridays and Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. Skating is free with your own skates. Skate and helmet rentals and a concession stand are available at the rink. The rink is once again hosting its popular schools group program this year, which means that grades four to seven school groups can sign up for free class skating during a school day. Last winter, the widely popular school skate program saw more than 140 school groups and 5,300 students take to the rink, a 20 per cent increase over the previous year.
Last winter, over 100,000 people visited the plaza for ice skating, concerts and other special events. The Province received international kudos during the 2010 Winter Games for the use of the space, as 1.5 million visitors enjoyed the ice rink, zip line, free entertainment and concerts.
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Vancouver Police Kick Off Impaired Driving Campaign

The Vancouver Police Department is kicking off their annual campaign to raise awareness about impaired driving by teaming up with ICBC and the provincial government. Police are warning drivers that road blocks will be taking place across B.C. throughout the month of December. The Ministry of Justice announced last week that B.C.'s tough impaired driving laws have saved 104 lives since they were introduced two years ago. The ministry said drinking and driving has dropped significantly since the new roadside prohibition program was introduced. The number of alcoholrelated motor vehicle deaths has decreased to an average of 62 a year, down 46 per cent. In B.C., drivers who are caught with a blood alcohol content of 0.05 or more face immediate vehicle impoundment, licence prohibition and fines up to $4,000.
Premier Christy Clark issued the following statement on the birth of Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji: "I want to extend greetings and best wishes to all those celebrating the birth of Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the founder of the Sikh religion and an ambassador of peace and unity for human beings around the world. "Today is an opportunity to honour an individual who promoted the principles of equality for all people, the value of service to your community and the merits of living an honest life - ideals
shared by all British Columbians. "As we commemorate the birth of the founder of Sikhism, we also celebrate our province's rich cultural diversity, one that welcomes new ideas, accepts old traditions and contributes to all of our success. "By celebrating the birth of Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji, we preserve the culture and heritage of others, enrich our lives in the process and expand our understanding of what it is to be human. "On behalf of all British Columbians, I congratulate all those celebrating the birth of Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji."
Two young men are dead after a three-vehicle crash involving a West Vancouver Transit bus on Lions Gate Bridge on Wednesday night. Police say a car was heading north in the middle lane of the bridge at around 11:45 p.m. when it lost control, spun and crossed into the southbound lane, hitting a bus carrying 15 passengers. A third vehicle crashed into the wreckage while trying to avoid the original collision.
Two Killed In Crash On Lions Gate Bridge
The jaws of life was used to extract the driver and passenger from the vehicle that struck the bus. Both men, who police say were in their 20s, were taken to hospital but later died from their injuries. The bus driver and three passengers were taken to hospital with non-lifethreatening injuries. The Lions Gate Bridge was closed to traffic early Thursday morning but has since reopened.
Woman Doused In Lighter Fluid At Vancouver 7-Eleven

Police say a woman was doused in lighter fluid and held at knife point during a hostage-taking at a downtown Vancouver 7-Eleven Wednesday morning. According to police, the incident unfolded at about 11:30 a.m. PT when a 37-year-old man walked into the store at Granville and Drake streets and grabbed a female employee. Police say the man doused her in lighter fluid, held her at knife point and threatened to set her on fire. A witness saw the scene unfolding and reported it to a nearby Community Policing Station. The man barricaded himself inside the convenience store when police arrived. Vancouver police Const. Brian Montague says the man released the victim and surrendered after about an hour of hostage negotiations. "The victim did receive some minor injuries. That's how it's been described to me. They were not serious but she was transported to hospital as a precaution." It's believed the suspect and victim had a previous relationship. The Granville Street Bridge was closed for a short time due to the incident. Granville Street was also shut down between Drake and Davie streets.
Saskatchewan has approved a new and greener way to deal with bodies. It's called alkaline hydrolysis and the province is the first in Canada to give it a try. Todd Lumbard of Speers Funeral Home in Regina says the end results are a lot like cremation. But instead of burning the body, it is put into a pressurized chamber along with an alkaline solution. That reduces the body to liquid and bone. The liquid is dumped down the drain or flushed away and the powdered bone
Saskatchewan Approves New Method For Funeral Homes To Dispose Of Bodies
is returned to the family the same way ashes would be. With regular cremation you do have smoke going out a smoke stack and more and more theres environmental concern about that, said Lumbard. Alkaline hydrolysis has a much smaller carbon footprint than cremation so it is seen as a more environmentally friendly option. You have a different process with the liquid going into the drain, but its not smoke going into the air, said Lombard.
Con Artist Targeting Seniors In New Westminster

New Westminster police are asking for assistance in identifying a con artist who is targeting elderly women. In the latest incident, which happened a week ago, the male suspect befriended an elderly female at the Royal City Centre Shopping Mall pretending to be her grandson, Sgt. Diana McDaniel said Wednesday. The man followed the woman home and into her suite where he allegedly stole $240 from her wallet before fleeing. Police believe the same man is responsible for a similar incident that took place in January where a man convinced an elderly woman to take $1,600 out of her bank account. "He befriended her and actually went for coffee with her and convinced her to go to the bank," Sgt. Diana McDaniel said. "He conned her into withdrawing the money and then she gave him the money." McDaniel said the woman was confused and upset at the time of the robbery. Neither of the women were harmed in the incidents. Anyone with information on these cons is asked to call New Westminster police at 604-525-5411.
The ski and snowboard season may have just begun, but there's already an avalanche warning for B.C.'s back country. The Canadian Avalanche Centre is warning of very dangerous avalanche conditions throughout the Sea-to-Sky Corridor, and is urging the public to avoid the back country while the risk is high. The warning comes as a big weather
Avalanche Warning Issued For Sea-To-Sky Corridor
system is expected to dump anywhere from 60 to 100 centimetres of snow in the area. A "high danger" rating has been issued at the alpine level and a "considerable danger" rating has been issued for the treeline. According to the Canadian Avalanche Centre, 10 people died in B.C. avalanches last year.
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Continued From Last Week If the head is growing too slowly or too quickly when measured over time. When your child's measurement does not stay close to one line on the graph. For example, a health care provider may worry if a 6-month-old was in the 75th percentile, but then moved to the 25th percentile at 9 months, and dropped even lower at 12 months. Abnormal growth on the growth charts is only a sign of a possible problem. Your doctor will determine whether it is an actual medical problem, or whether your child's growth just needs to be watched carefully. Growth hormone test The growth hormone test measures the amount of growth hormone in the blood. How the Test is Performed A blood sample is needed. How to Prepare for the Test Your doctor may give you special instructions about what you can or cannot eat before the test. How the Test Will Feel When the needle is inserted to draw blood, some people feel moderate pain, while others feel only a prick or stinging sensation. Afterward, there may be some throbbing. Why the Test is Performed Growth hormone is released from an area just below the brain called the anterior pituitary gland. Too much growth hormone can cause abnormal growth patterns called acromegaly in adults and gigantism in children. Too little growth hormone can cause a slow or flat rate of growth in children, and changes in muscle mass, cholesterol levels, and bone strength in adults. The growth hormone test may be used to monitor response to acromegaly treatment. Different tests are used to diagnose growth problems: GHRH or GHRH-arginine stimulation (to help diagnose a lack of growth hormone) Growth hormone stimulation test IGF-1 levels Oral glucose tolerance suppression (to help diagnose too much growth hormone) Normal Results The normal range for growth hormone levels is typically: 1 - 9 ng/mL (male) 1 - 16 ng/mL (female) GH is released in pulses. A higher level may be normal if the blood was drawn during a pulse. A lower level may be normal if the blood was drawn around the end of a pulse. Normal value ranges may vary slightly among different laboratories. Talk to your doctor about the meaning of your specific test results. What Abnormal Results Mean High levels of growth hormone may indicate: Acromegaly Gigantism Growth hormone resistance Pituitary tumor Low levels of growth hormone may indicate: Growth hormone deficiency Hypopituitarism (low function of the pituitary gland) Risks Veins and arteries vary in size from one patient to another and from one side of the body to the other. Obtaining a blood sample from some people may be more difficult than from others. Other risks associated with having blood drawn are slight but may include: Excessive bleeding Fainting or feeling light-headed Hematoma (blood accumulating under the skin) Infection (a slight risk any time the skin is broken)
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While eating a grapefruit or drinking its juice may be an excellent way to get a delicious, tangy dose of vitamin C, doctors now warn that the citrus fruit may prove hazardous when combined with certain prescription drugs. On Monday, the team of researchers who discovered the dangerous interactions nearly 20 years ago reported that the number of drugs that can cause serious reactions when mixed with grapefruit are markedly increasing. "Many of the drugs that interact with grapefruit are highly prescribed and are essential for the treatment of important or common medical conditions," writes Dr. David Bailey, Lawson Health Research Institute, London, Ont., with coauthors. "Recently, however, a disturbing trend has been seen. Between 2008 and 2012, the number of medications with the potential to interact with grapefruit and cause serious adverse effects and has increased from 17 to 43, representing an average rate of increase exceeding 6 drugs per year. This increase is a result of the introduction of new chemical entities and formulations." Adverse effects include sudden death, acute kidney failure, respiratory failure,
Low-Fodmap Diet May Help Grapefruit Juice Interaction With Combat Constipation And Diarrhea Drugs Can Be Deadly
gastrointestinal bleeding, bone marrow suppression in immunocompromised people, renal toxicity and other serious side effects. There are more than 85 drugs that may interact with grapefruit, and 43 can have serious side effects. Other citrus fruits such as Seville oranges, often used in marmalade, limes and pomelos also contain the active ingredients (furanocoumarins). The interaction can occur even if grapefruit is consumed many hours before taking the medication. People older than 45 years are the prime purchasers of grapefruit and receive the most prescriptions for drugs. Because of the size of this population, substantial exposure to this interaction is likely. As well, older adults can have decreased ability to tolerate excessive systemic drug concentrations. Consequently, older people are especially vulnerable to these interactions. "The current trend of increasing numbers of newly marketed grapefruitaffected drugs possessing substantial adverse clinical effects necessitates an understanding of this interaction and the application of this knowledge for the safe and effective use of drugs in general practice," conclude the authors. A dietitian from Melbourne has developed a new diet that has proved to be highly effective at managing bloating, constipation and diarrhea problems. The low-FODMAP diet was formulated by Dr Sue Shepherd and includes elements of other established diets aimed at dealing with digestive issues such as lactose intolerance. The diet limits foods that are high in short-chain carbohydrates and sugar alcohols, such as lactose, fructans and fructose. The diet helps up to three out of four sufferers to some extent and, unlike those with coeliac disease; patients don't need to cut out the offending foods completely. "A few FODMAPs are OK," the publication quoted Shepherd as saying. "It's not like the gluten-free diet, which
FOR heart attack victims fortunate enough to survive the initial emergency, there is a high risk they will succumb to a second fatal episode in the following weeks or months. However, new Australian research to burst and cause a second heart shows an intravenous infusion of attack," Dr Cuthbertson said. "good" cholesterol can reduce the "It shifts cholesterol out of plaques and chances of dying from a subsequent back through the liver where you get cardiac arrest. rid of it." An infusion of high density lipoprotein He said the study's results were "very (HDL) can rapidly boost the body's encouraging so far". ability to move cholesterol out of "The increase in reverse cholesterol the plaque-clogged arteries that are transport is many, many fold higher responsible for heart attacks, a study following an infusion of this new by Australian biopharmaceutical drug." company CSL Ltd has found. Dr Cuthbertson said testing was CSL chief scientist, Dr Andrew continuing to determine a dosage that Cuthbertson, says this new approach was effective and safe. increases "reverse cholesterol "Around the world many thousands transport", which sees the negative of people have second heart attacks cholesterol expelled from the body via and die, so we're trying to provide a the liver. treatment that doesn't exist today." "The way it does that is to suck the However, he said if testing proved cholesterol out of those plaques in the successful it would still be several walls in the arteries and calm them years before the treatment was widely down and make them much less likely available.
Cholesterol Infusion Prevents Heart Attack
Scientists have claimed that a rise in anxiety after lying increases the temperature of the tip of your nose. If you're worried that your fib will be uncovered, the researchers also suggest a way of cooling the nose down making "a great mental effort." The scientists, from the University of Granada, discovered the phenomenon by using thermal imaging cameras to monitor volunteers, as reported. They have called it "The Pinocchio Effect," in honour of the 19th century Italian tale of the wooden puppet whose nose grew when he failed to tell the truth. In their doctoral thesis, Emilio Gomez Milan and Elvira Salazar Lopez suggest that the temperature of the nose increases or decreases according to mood, as does the orbital muscle area in the inner corner of the eyes. The scientists also claim thermal imaging can detect sexual desire and arousal in men and women, indicated by an increase in temperature in the chest and genital areas.
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is about cutting out gluten completely. "It's about cutting back FODMAPs until you have the level of symptoms you want," he said. The exact cause of this sort of intolerance is unknown, but the symptoms often develop after a gut infection and may be worsened by stress, says Monash University's Professor Peter Gibson, one of the FODMAP researchers. Key questions that remain to be answered include whether avoiding certain types of sugars, particularly those that encourage the development of good gut bacteria, can cause other types of digestive problems and why a minority of patients do not respond to the diet. "We haven't actually got a handle on that at the moment," Gibson said. "It's not been that easy to define who [the diet] will work for and who it won't," he added.
Grow A Moustache To Fight Off Skin Cancerfrom the University of Researchers have found that - scientists
moustaches and facial hair have benefits well beyond aesthetics, as they can reduce the risk of skin cancer. Using dosimetric techniques instruments that measure the skin and show the amount of radiation absorbed over a given period of time
And the technique also allowed the researchers to produce thermal footprints - body patterns with specific temperature changes - for aerobic exercise and distinct types of dance, such as ballet. "When someone dances Flamenco, the temperature in their buttocks lowers and it rises in their forearms," the researchers said. "This is the thermal footprint for Flamenco, although each type of dance has its own," they said. The pair reached their conclusions after discovering that when the volunteers lied about their feelings, the brain's insular cortex was altered. "The insular cortex is involved in the detection and regulation of body temperature, so there is a large negative correlation between the activity of this structure and the magnitude of the temperature change," they said. "The more activity in the insular cortex (the higher the visceral feeling), lower heat exchange occurs, and vice versa," they added.
Southern Queensland discovered that people with facial hair had reduced their skin's exposure to the sun by about one-third. The results of this study said that the longer the facial hair was, the better it was at protecting against skin cancer.
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Poor sleep, which can make a misery for those who suffer from it, can be overcome by following a simple set of tips, experts have claimed. Evidence shows that insomniacs report low energy levels, mood swings, less productivity at work, relationship difficulties, and persistent poor sleep can even increase the risk of developing conditions including diabetes, depression, high blood pressure and strokes. According to Research at the University of British Columbia, every hour of sleep lost at night may cost us one IQ point the following day, and it is often a long-term issue - a quarter of people with insomnia have suffered from it for more than 10 years. To deal with their sleep problems without pills, most people focus first on what Colin Espie, professor of clinical psychology and director of the University of Glasgow Sleep Centre, calls "sleep hygiene" - our pre-bed routine, and the physical environment in which we try to sleep. Espie believes these factors account for a mere 10 percent of sleep problems "'most people with insomnia have better sleep hygiene than easy sleepers'." But most sleep experts concur that the following do make a difference, the Age reported. Firstly, a dark room is important to a good sleep. Also try to avoid "'blue light'" less than two hours before bed: research by the Lighting Research Centre at the Rensselaer Polytechnic
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Institute in New York State suggests light from laptop, tablet and smartphone screens tricks us into thinking it is daytime and keeps us alert, although this has been disputed. Bedrooms should be a comfortable temperature (around 18C), quiet and well-ventilated, with comfortable beds and pillows Secondly, anything that stimulates the system like caffeine, alcohol, chocolate, tobacco, a heavy meal or strenuous exercise will make it harder to get to sleep. Indigestible foods are obviously best avoided; carbohydrates can promote serotonin, which aids sleep. Aim for a regular, balanced diet and no latenight excess. Twenty minutes a day of exercise will make a big difference to your sleep, but avoid it just before bed. Thirdly, a weekend lie-in or afternoon snooze can do more harm than good. According to research at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Centre, "sleep debt" is best "repaid" by getting up and going to bed at your normal times rather than disrupting your body clock. Save sleep for bedtime as naps are recommended only if you are too exhausted to function. "Sleep hygiene" alone, however, will not determine whether or not we sleep well. 90 percent of the battle is in the mind, which is why talking therapies and cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) are coming to be seen as perhaps the most useful solution.
Men who drink fizzy drinks are not just ruining their teeth but could also be at risk of aggressive prostate cancer. A Swedish study has found just one soft drink a day could increase the risk of developing more serious forms of the cancer by 40 percent. Experts at Lund University also found those who ate a carbohydrate diet heavy in rice and pasta increased their risk of getting milder forms of prostate cancer,
Soft Drink Raises Men's Risk Of Prostate Cancer
which often required no treatment, by 31 percent. And eating lots of sugary breakfast cereals raised the incidence of milder forms of the cancer to 38 percent. Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer in men after lung disease. The study examined more than 8,000 men aged between 45 and73 for an average of 15 years.
Children who regularly drink milk are specifically milk, protein, calcium and physically fitter in old age, according fat intake, on current performance and to new research. mobility in follow-up. Researchers from Bristol University Elderly participants were put through found that elderly people who started a series of activities, including a milk drinking habit as a child were walking, get-up-and-go, and balance able to walk faster and were much less tests. Childhood calcium, protein and likely to suffer problems with balance. milk intake were all associated with About one glass of milk a day in advantages in mobility later in life. childhood was linked to a 5 percent The researchers also found that faster walking time and 25 percent childhood milk drinkers were also likely lesser chance of poor balance in older to be adult milk drinkers, emphasizing age, the study found. the benefits of establishing lifelong The team of British researchers used healthy habits. historical diet records from two large Among the many health habits to begin studies to assess the childhood habits at a young age, experts recognize the of more than 1,500 men ages 62-86. importance of beginning the day with Get The Best Value For Your They measured theToimpact of diet, breakfast. Dollar
Milk-Drinking Kids Reap Physical Benefits In Old Age
Reading and writing can preserve brains of older people and insure them against deterioration as they age, says a new study. Konstantinos Arfanakis and colleagues from Rush University Medical Centre and Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, examined the effect of latelife cognitive activity on the brain's white matter, composed of nerve fibres, or axons, that transmit information through the brain. Previous research, unlike that of Arfanakis, had linked late-life cognitive activity with better mental sharpness, according to a statement from Rush University and Illinois Institute. "Reading the newspaper, writing letters, visiting a library, attending a play or playing games, such chess or checkers, are all simple activities that can contribute to a healthier brain," Arfanakis said. The researchers used a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) method
Reading, Writing Keep Ageing Brains Healthy
known as DTI to generate data on diffusion anisotropy, a measure of how water molecules move through the brain. These values in white matter drop with aging, injury and disease. The study included 152 elderly participants with an average age of 81 years, from the Rush Memory and Aging Project, a large-scale study looking at risk factors for Alzheimer's disease. They were without dementia or mild cognitive impairment, based on a detailed clinical evaluation. Researchers asked them to rate on a scale of one to 5 the frequency with which they participated in a list of mentally engaging activities during last year, such as reading newspapers and magazines, writing letters and playing cards and board games. Data analysis revealed significant associations between the frequency of cognitive activity in later life and higher water molecule diffusion in the brain.
Asparagus Can Keep Diabetes Away

Asparagus, a popular vegetable, can keep diabetes at bay by helping blood sugar levels stay under control while boosting output of insulin, the hormone that helps the body absorb glucose, says a study. Type two diabetes, which accounts for 90 percent of all diabetes cases, is emerging as a major health burden worldwide. More than a million people are already affected by it in the UK alone but don't realise they have it, perhaps because they do not recognise symptoms such as fatigue, thirst, frequent urination, recurrent thrush and wounds that are slow to heal, as reported. Left untreated, type two diabetes can raise the risk of heart attacks, blindness and amputation. But if doctors catch it early, it can be well controlled with diet and medication. Once known as 'late onset' diabetes, since it only tended to strike from middle-age onwards, doctors are now beginning to see patients in their teens and twenties with the condition. Fatty foods and unhealthy lifestyles are believed to raise the risks. To see if asparagus could help, scientists at the University of Karachi in Pakistan injected rats with chemicals to induce a diabetic state, with low levels of insulin and high blood sugar content. They said: "This study suggests asparagus extract exerts anti-diabetic effects." The findings support earlier studies highlighting the benefits of asparagus. One article published in the British Medical Journal in 2006 showed asparagus triggered an 81 percent increase in glucose uptake by the body's muscles and tissues.

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Big B To Be Honoured At Marrakech Film Festival
The Marrakech International Film Festival in Morocco will host a tribute ceremony in honour of the Indian cinema centenary year on December 1. Along with the Indian delegation, the event will have Italian actress Monica Bellucci as one of the special guests. Says a source, "There will be a special red carpet for the Indian delegation and Monica will be present on stage when Amitabh Bachchan will be honoured." Sharmila Tagore, who has been chosen as a jury member at the festival, will also be present. A number of Hindi
films will be screened throughout the week, including one every night, at the open-air screenings on the famous Jemaa El Fna Square. A number of Bollywood stars and filmmakers will present their films to the Moroccan audience. Films to be screened at the festival will include those starring Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan, Hrithik Roshan, Sridevi, Priyanka Chopra and Arjun Rampal. A special screening of Yash Chopra's last film will also be held to pay tribute to the late director.
It is getting crowded inside the Bigg Boss house. After the inclusion of some of the evicted members in the padosi house, comedian Bharti Singh is all set to make an entry into the Bigg Boss house. The stand-up comedian will be entering the house only for a day and will be seen playing pranks on the inmates. As a part of a task, the inmates will have to ignore Bhartis antics while the comedian is expected to break a few
Bigg Boss 6: Now, Bharti Singh To Enter The House!
Rani Mukerji is disheartened that not many went to see her latest release Àiyyaa` and says that actors always crave for adulation. Produced by Anurag Kashyap and directed by debutant Sachin Kundalkar Àiyyaa` had Rani and south actor Prithviraj in lead roles. Rani played the role of a Marathi girl who falls in love with a Malayali boy. However, the film did not create magic at the box office. "Appreciation can only come if people watch the film. In case of Àiyyaa` probably people didnt come. It is a very sad situation for me. We actors always crave for adulation," Rani said. "If our film translates into success it only means a lot of people went to watch the film. That gives us immense pleasure. The minute we know that it has flopped we feel that nobody went to see the film," she pointed out. The 34-year-old actress also said that a story might appeal to different people in different ways, which determines the films success. "In case of Àiyya`, I feel I really liked the story but it might not have appealed to the audience at large. And thats why it didnt do well. But my work was appreciated, my dance will be remembered. "Till date nobody has pointed flaws in my acting. At least they say Ranis film didnt work but she was fabulous. I work towards maintaining that," she
Actors Always Crave For Adulation, Says Rani Mukerji
said. The Bengali beauty feels an actor cannot gauge the success of a film. "How can we gauge... We are not saints, gods, spiritual human beings who can sit and decide whether the film will do well or not. It is not in our hands. Audience is the king and they decide every Friday," Rani said. "I think from childhood we are taught their will be good days, there will be bad days, you will win some and lose some. But because of that you dont become negative and frustrated and depressed. I think that is how a weak person would behave," she said. Flops do not deter Rani from working hard on her upcoming films. "We all have gone through ups and downs. It is the same audience who have given a thumbs down to our films. We are also the same actors who have done well. Not one person can be confident (about a film doing very well)," she said. "My hard work in each film will always be there. The only thing you can do is give your best, when luck favors it is great. If it doesnt then wait for it to happen," she added. Presently, Rani is looking forward to the release of `Talaash`. The film a suspense drama starring Aamir Khan, Kareena Kapoor and Rani in lead roles. Directed by Reema Kagti, it is set to release this Friday.
things and create chaos inside the house. According to the task, the housemates are not supposed to interact with her. We have seen how Bharti completely stole the limelight from rest of the contestants in Jhalak Dhikla Jaa earlier this year. Now it will be interesting to watch Bharti inside the Bigg Boss house cooking up a mini storm. Will the contestants be able to ignore Bharatis antics? We will just have to wait and watch!

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Sonakshi To Share Screen Space With Mom Poonam
Talaash Movie Preview

His last movie 3 Idiots, released in 2009, saw Aamir Khan play a fun loving character. The actor now sheds his happy-go-lucky nature for his latest film Talaash. He is all set to give his fans a thrilling experience as Talaash hit theaters worldwide on Friday, November 30th. Directed by Reema Kagti, Talaash looks very promising, loaded with drama, thrill and suspense. One of the most awaited films of the year, Talaash tells a tale of a cop, a housewife and a prostitute, who get stuck in a mystery that links their lives in unexpected ways. Call it fatal attraction or whatever. Inspector Shekhawat(Aamir Khan), an investigation officer, gets news of an accident and death, early in the morning, on a telephonic call. From then on, scene by scene, mysteries begin to unfold. This case also makes his married life with Roshini (Rani Mukherjee), shaky. Enters Rosie (Kareena Kapoor), a sex worker who further complicates things, adding to the mysterious puzzle. This is the second time Aamir Khan is essaying the role of a police officer, first being Sarfarosh. In Talaash, the actor sports a mustache and looks very very convincing as a cop in that smart khaki uniform. Rani Mukherji is a housewife and she is seen all decked up in saris and bindis. Kareena Kapoor, the hottie of the film, is seen in short dresses and is big time glamorized, with different hair styles and heavy make up. The film also sees actors Shernaz Patel, Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Raj Kumar Yadav. Talaash, made on a budget of Rs 40 crore, has been given a green signal by the censor board with U/A certificate. The movie is produced by Aamir Khan, Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani. The music for the movie is composed by Ram Sampath. Leaving no stones un-turned, the 47-year-old actor along with the entire cast, is on a promotional spree. He was recently seen on TV series CID and also on star plus, daily soaps.
Yes, you hear it right. Sonakshi Sinha is going to screen space with her mother for the first time ever but not for any film. Sonakshi and her mom Poonam Sinha will come together for an ad commercial. The mother-daughter combination will be seen endorsing a new and highly improved range of facial bleaches for Fem from Dabur. The ad will go air from early December. The ad will show a friendly relationship between a mother and a daughter where a mother will guide her daughter what to use to shine like a star. Law and Kenneth have conceptualized the ad. It will show how a mother guide her daughter to use only branded and recommended product. She compares her days to the present day where skincare products are readily available compared to her days when making skincare recipes were time consuming and difficult. She tells Sonakshi how Fems natural skincare products come in handy and gives natural beauty
without hassle. "With this campaign, we are establishing Fem's new range as being so natural and safe that even mom's recommend it for their daughters beauty care needs," Dabur India Ltd Marketing Head (Skincare) Sanjay Singal said. This is not the first time that a motherdaughter duo is recommending any product or coming together in any TV ad. We have seen Hema Malini with her two daughters, Esha and Aahana endorsing Kent purifier. We have also seen Sharmila Tagore with her daughter Soha Ali Khan in diamond certification ad. And last but not the least, the father-son duo commercial, Amitabh Bachchan and Abhishek Bachchan who appeared for Maruti Versa commercial. Bollywood most adorable couple like Ajay Devgan-Kajol, Shahrukh KhanGauri, Aishwarya-Abhishek also proved a big moolah for advertisers.
It is a note worthy day for Dharma Productions as the 2003 blockbuster Kal Ho Naa Ho released on the same date, 9 years before. Released on November V, 2003, the film won a million hearts across the globe. Reminiscing the days, Karan Johar tweeted, 9 years to kal ho naa ho. the last film my father helmed at dharma productionsan ironic title of a very special to mealways. Says an insider, Kal Ho Naa Ho is very close to Karans heart as this was
Celebrating Nine Years Of 'Kal Ho Naa Ho', Tweets Karan Johar
the last film in which Karan worked with his beloved father Yash Johar. The film also holds immense value in the careers of all the lead actors as they are still remembered for their characters. All the three stars; Shah Rukh Khan, Saif Ali Khan and Preity Zinta shared a great chemistry and slipped into their characters beautifully. Kal Ho Naa Ho continues to be the favorite film of many even after completing 9 long years to its release!
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Dabangg 2 filming finally came to an end with its last schedule in Dubai. The completion of the film obviously called for a celebration. Well, the celebrations were however done in a very unique way. It wasnt the regular party, nachgana and all. Instead, the films crew went on a shopping spree in the mall capital of the Middle East. What was more exciting was that Salman Khan, the hero of the film, joined the crew too. Said a source, Bhai had just finished shooting for the song Saanson Se sung by Sonu Nigam. The next morning everybody went for shopping. He called the crew and told them that it would be his treat. Salman declared: You shop, Ill pay. However, this did not come as a surprise to the crew, since everyone was aware of Salmans generous nature. Salman is known for doing these little things for everybody around him. On the sets, he even ensures that everybody
Salman Khan Tells His Crew Members: You Shop, Ill Pay
has eaten properly, said the source. The generous Khan also ordered them not to worry about the bill and that they could pick up whatever they wanted. There were 15-20 crew members. They picked up a lot of stuff clothes, shoes, belts, watches and more. After a point in time, Bhai joined in as well. He picked up a few things for himself too. The bill, when it appeared, ran up to a few lakh. But Bhai did not even blink before paying, the source added. Meanwhile, the onlookers in the mall just couldnt take their eyes off Salman Khan. The other shoppers were excited to see their favourite Khan shopping at the mall. Salman is very popular in Dubai, more so after Dabangg, in which one song was shot in the city. A lot of people asked him for autographs and also to pose for pictures with them. Bhai was in a very good mood and readily posed for pictures with his fans, said the source.
Rani Mukerji, who plays Aamir Khan's wife in 'Talaash', had to go for the 'no make-up look' for the role. She plays a housewife in the film and director Reema Kagti was very particular about how she wanted the actress to look. In fact, Reema insisted that Rani use no make-up at all. Says a source from the sets, "Though it is known as the 'no make-up look', there is some amount of make-up always used to even out the skin tone and to protect the skin from the harsh lights. Rani, too, took the same approach a couple of times. But each time Reema would come and check if there was any make-up on her face. A
Reema Did Not Allow Rani Any Make-Up In Talaash
couple of times she even asked her to wash her face and take off all traces of make-up. The actress had no choice, but to give in to Reema's demands. Her freckled skin is clearly visible in most parts of the film, but Rani had no problems shooting without any makeup on." Reema says, "Rani's character Roshni is dealing with extreme emotional upheaval. I felt that a woman in her state would not think too much about her appearance. Therefore, we went with a very casual and clean no makeup look. She is truly beautiful and so photogenic. She manages to look terrific even with no make-up."
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At The Movies Skyfall (PG) * * * *

Take nothing for granted. Words of wisdom that should come James Bonds way herald the return of the British master spy in Skyfall, a wonderful adventure from MGM and Columbia Pictures now going down in history at the Empire Studio 12, Colossus and Cineplex Odeon Theatres around the world. Fear not, 007 fans. This 23rd film in the venerable series is non-stop fun from the moment go. No costs were spared in this global opus that breathes new life into the Bond franchise. Back to the 60s we go as new director Sam Mendes takes us deep inside the British agents psyche as well as those of his superiors in an effort to unmask a deadly criminal. No less than the survival of the British homeland is at stake when Daniel Craig tuxes up for his third go round as the dashing spy. Unlike his previous two encounters with deadly villains (and vexing babes) this time out Bond faces off with a man his equal in more ways than one. First there were quibbles about Craig being the first blonde Bond. Such childish musings were quickly put aside from the moment Craig appeared on screen in Casino Royale, a very smart reboot of the franchise. With Skyfall Mendes and the writers have upped the ante an in tnd invented an evil cad through and through named Raoul Silva. Slippery as a shark is top Latin actor Javier Bardem who oozes evil as the ruthless killer who gives Bond more trouble than he could ever bargain for. With the lifeline of Mother England hanging in the balance its an all out battle royal as Bond and MI6 try to stave off elimination in this free wheeling action packed thriller thats smart and full of style. Travel jaunts to Istanbul, Shanghai and good old Scotland are used to great advantage in this 2 hours and twenty minute adventure. From the opening brooding Adele theme song and the proper insertion of the Bond theme Skyfall just rocks. And the back-up cast in this movie is probably the best yet. This time out Judy Dench gets even more screen time and theres some fine acting work from Ralph Fiennes and new gadget man Ben Whishlaw.
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Oh, and lets not forget the women thrust Jamess way. Among the delicious damsels are French actress Berenice Marlohe and Naomie Harris. Smart on all fronts, Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli deserve a big thank you for making this movie
a truly wonderful way to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the most popular film series ever. How very proud must Ian Fleming and Albert (Cubby) R. Broccoli must be of their childrens preservation of the series and enhancement of it.
Two And A Half Men 'Filth', Says Show Star Angus Jones
'Bad news' The clip was posted by the Forerunner Christian Church in California, where Jones, who reportedly makes $350,000 an episode, says he sought spiritual guidance. "I'm on Two and a Half Men and I don't want to be on it. Please stop watching it," he says in the online video. "Please stop filling your head with filth. Please. It's, you know, people say it's just entertainment." He adds: "Do some research on the effects of television and your brain and I promise you you'll have a decision to make when it comes to the television and especially with what you watch on television. It's bad news. It's bad news." Warner Bros Television, which produces the show, and CBS, which airs it, have made no comment. In Two and a Half Men, which has run for nine seasons, Jones is the underachieving son of an uptight father, played by Jon Cryer. The series originally starred Charlie Sheen as the womanising uncle of Jones's character. But Sheen was fired in March last year after a bizarre rant against the show's lead writer, and Ashton Kutcher replaced him
'Dallas' Star Larry Hagman's Memorial Service To Be Invitation-Only

'Dallas' star Larry Hagman, who died last Friday of complications from cancer at age 81, will be remembered this week during private, invitation-only services in Dallas and Los Angeles. Hagman's personal manager John Castonia said on Monday that the memorial services will celebrate his life, as reported. Hagman's spokesperson released a statement saying, "Larry was back in his beloved hometown of Dallas, re-enacting the iconic role he loved the most. Larry's family and closest friends had joined him in Dallas for the Thanksgiving holiday." "He was surrounded by friends and family before he passed peacefully, 'just as he'd wished for," the statement read. Years before 'Dallas,' Hagman had gained TV fame on 'I Dream of Jeannie,' in which he played an astronaut whose life is disrupted when he finds a comely genie, portrayed by Barbara Eden, and takes her home to live with him.
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An actor in one of the biggest comedies on US television, Two and a Half Men, has described the show as "filth", while urging viewers not to watch it. In a video posted online by a Christian group, Angus T Jones said he no longer wanted to take part. The 19-year-old explained that the show's raunchy humour conflicted with his recent bible studies. Jones, who has been in the show since he was 10, said viewers should question the impact such programmes had on them.
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Viti Levu Vacation and Travel Guide
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Vacationing In Fiji
Viti Levu is the heart of the Republic of Fiji, also frequently called the mainland. Not only is it the largest island of the Fijian archipelago, but also the site of the nations capital, Suva, and home to the majority of Fijis population (75 percent). People mainly live in the islands three biggest cities, Suva, Lautoka and Nadi. Many first-time travelers to Fiji stay right here on Viti Levu, where many resorts are located. While the islands beaches, with the exception of Natadola, may not be as idyllic and pristine as the ones offshore on the other smaller islands, Viti Levu has other charms that can be found when venturing away from the shoreline. The islands interior lures with its dramatic highlands. Hike through national parks and lush river valleys, have a dip in a waterfall, visit traditional villages and explore the Viti Levu that lies beyond the visitors brochures. For those who want to be in the center of the action, Suva has many cultural attractions, restaurants and the best nightlife in Fiji.
countrys main gateway city. One of the liveliest places in Nadi is the Nadi Market, where visitors can mingle with local folks, discover interesting and cheap places to eat, buy homemade souvenirs and try the popular yaqona (kava) beverage. Nadi is also the hub to explore the surrounding area and islands to the west. A large variety of sightseeing tours, day cruises and activities are offered around Nadi, such as bus tours to nearby mountains, valleys, gardens and beaches, or to the offshore Mamanuca and Yasawa islands. There arent many sandy beaches in the Nadi area and the west coast of Viti Levu. This area is also much drier than the lush east coast, which has many rainforests.
Coral Coast
Suva
Pacific Harbour is the southeastern area of the island, from Deuba to Suva. It is wetter and greener than the area further to the southwest. The area offers many things to do, such as scuba diving in the Beqa Lagoon to the south and boat trips up the river into the islands interior (river trips start at Navua).
Lautoka
Viti Levus Coral Coast is the region in the islands south. Its mainly a resort area, where one can find a series of large hotels and resorts that offer guests a variety of tours and sports activities. The best beach on Viti Levu, Natadola Beach, is located here as well. Its a nice and long white-sand beach and a popular spot among picnickers.
Fijis capital is also the hub for those looking for cultural attractions and all the amenities of urban life. The city boasts Fijis best restaurants, stores, movie theaters, night clubs, museums and monuments. Suva is also home to the campus of the regions main university, embassies, government ministries, libraries, hospitals and large trading companies. From here all other corners of the country can be reached, either via plane, boat or bus.
Pacific Harbour
Lautoka is Fijis second largest city, located in northern Viti Levu. Its more of an industrial center (sugar and timber) rather than a resort town. However, there are still good facilities here and its a good place to avoid the touristy areas.
Koroyanitu National Heritage Park Located about 10 km (6 miles) southeast of Lautoka, Koroyanitu National Heritage Park is made up of Viti Levus highlands. Its the ideal place for nature lovers and hikers. There are six villages in the park that are part of an ecotourism project. Villagers help maintain the landscape and tracks. Here one can do bird-watching and hike through grasslands and forests and to waterfalls and archaeological sites.
Why Viti Levu?
Nadi
Nadi, located on the islands west coast, is Fijis third largest town. Its also the location of Fijis main international airport, which makes Nadi the
Viti Levu is a good island to visit for first-time visitors to Fiji. Its the countrys largest and most developed island, home to many large hotels and resorts and all the amenities one can think of. The island offers both city life and rural areas as well, plus its the hub from where planes and boats leave to the other islands.
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Travellers Fake Disabilities To Skip Airport Queues

Airline passengers are faking disabilities to skip to the front of the boarding queue. ensure safety - now were healing the sick. A Birmingham Airport worker told the reporter: Ive seen people sail through security in wheelchairs, then watched them wandering around the shops before being driven to the gate. Delta Air Lines reduced mobility assistant said passengers in long queues often request help. Some even attempt to look more convincing by walking with a limp. When they see that the line is so long they just ask for a wheelchair, Ms Danquah said. ISS World provides mobility assistance at Stansted airport in London. They said the number of requests for wheelchairs had increased by between 8 and 10 per cent in the last year. The practice is now so common airline staff have coined the phrase miracle flights - to describe how some passengers need a wheelchair to board the plane but then suddenly on departure their legs seem to work. Passengers who genuinely have reduced mobility are entitled to assistance and are permitted to board the plane first. But the scam doesnt work so well at the other end, where disabled passengers are the last to exit the plane. Wed say there was a miracle because they all needed a wheelchair getting on, but not getting off, Kelly Skyles, an American Airlines flight attendant told the media. Not only do we serve beverages and
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The 2013 Toyota Yaris holds true to its promise as a maneuverable, economical car for city commuting with a cheerful, well-designed interior but highway refinement and weak performance are major drawbacks. Styling is definitely part of it. Although the Euro-chic look of the lastgeneration Yaris hatchback is gone, there's more of a brawny, rally-racer look in the chunkier-looking air dams, distinct wheels, and color-keyed details of the sporty Yaris SE. It's a little more distinctive than before, perhaps, but also more generic, we think. Inside it's a step in the right direction, with nice materials and detailing plus a straightforward new instrument-panel design, with the gauges directly in front of the driver. The Yaris' performance treads water at a time when many of its rivals get either direct injection, turbocharging, or advanced transmissions. The 106-horsepower, 1.5-liter DOHC inline four is adequate with the fivespeed manual, but it's weak with the four-speed automatic. The electric power steering is nicely weighted, though, and SE models get a stiffer but still comfortable suspension tune that doesn't sacrifice comfort. Whether as a three-door or five-door Liftback, the Yaris is sized for tight city streets, and that means that you trade

off quite a bit of interior space in the name of maneuverability and parking ease. While front-seat accommodations are right on par with vehicles a class larger, like the Corolla, what you give up is some back-seat space. There are plenty of storage space and bins, although cargo space and versatility is not nearly as 'magical' as in the brilliantly designed Honda Fit. Ride quality is good, although there's too much of the typical small-car engine noise at higher speeds. The Toyota Yaris Liftback models were completely redesigned last year, and their stronger body structure and additional airbags have earned them some excellent safety ratings-including IIHS Top Safety Pick status. For 2013 Toyota steps up its game with the inclusion of the former Tech Audio package in all Yaris trims--even the base Yaris L. That means six-speaker sound, SiriusXM satellite radio compatibility, HD Radio, an auxiliary input, a USB port, iPod connectivity, automatic sound leveling, Bluetooth hands-free calling, and Bluetooth audio streaming capability are included across the model line--a significant advantage for a model that starts at around $15k. That said, the 2013 Yaris keeps it simple; you still won't find a navigation system, heated seats, or leather upholstery on the options list.
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Motorists are advised to prepare vehicles and themselves well in advance Colder temperatures, rain and snow can make driving in winter weather challenging and sometimes dangerous. In addition to getting a complete vehicle check-up long before cold weather settles in, BCAAs team of experienced automobile techs urge you to take precautions to help ensure your safety and to reduce situations where youll need emergency roadside assistance. Before heading out on the road, consider the following: Vehicle owners who may encounter winter conditions should have proper, inflated, high quality winter tires, all four the same. If youre planning on driving over snow-filled mountain passes, purchase correctly sized tire chains, and practice installing them at home now, rather than at the roadside. Test your battery and replace if necessary. Colder temperatures will reduce a batterys power output as well as thicken engine oil, making engines more difficult to start. Road spray can reduce visibility in seconds. Top up your windshield washer reservoir regularly with wintergrade washer fluid and carry spare washer fluid with you. Ensure your engines cooling system is topped up with appropriate strength antifreeze. Carry with you when driving during inclement weather: Warm clothes (ideally some reflective), good winter boots and gloves in case you get stuck and need to leave the car for help, or come to the assistance of others. Lock lubricant to prevent door locks from freezing. Spray lock lubricant into your key cylinders. Fully charged mobile phone. This could be a critical link in the event of trouble. A windshield scraper, snow brush and an emergency kit. Sunglasses. When its sunny, glare from icy or wet roads can be blinding. If driving conditions are treacherous, BCAA recommends driving only if its necessary. If you have to drive in snowy conditions, motorists are urged to take extra care and stay alert: Always be prepared for the driving conditions by checking for the latest weather information. Before starting out, completely clean all the snow from your cars windows, hood, roof and trunk. Also, ensure your windshield and windows are free of frost and ice, and are de-fogged before starting out. Drive for the conditions, not the speed limit. Take it slow and signal your turns and lane changes well in advance. Increase the distance between yourself and the car in front of you. Start off slow, and stop and steer gently. Gear down instead of braking, especially when driving down hills. If youre driving a four-wheel drive vehicle, dont drive with a false sense of security. The four-wheel drive feature reduces your likelihood of getting stuck. But, in many situations, it wont help you stop any faster. Use heaters and rear-window defrosters only as long as needed. Excessive use of heaters/defrosters and other electrical devices can place added strain on your battery, and during long idling periods may cause a car with a weak battery to stall and not restart. If youre a BCAA member, keep your membership card handy in case you need to call for roadside assistance. COURTESY OF BCAA
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Foods To Eat For Healthy Eyes

Find Out Which Foods Will Help Keep Your Eyes Healthy. Eye health is something that often gets neglectedother than getting our eyes checked for loss of vision, most of us don't think about it. But did you know that there are nutrition choices you can make to help keep your eyes healthy in the long term? Here are seven top food picks from the CNIB.
2. Raspberries
Why eat them: They contain vitamin E, which helps slow the progress of age-related eye disease and may help prevent cataracts.
4. Broccoli
Why eat it: It contains omega-3 fatty acids, which are associated with a lower risk of age-related macular degeneration.
6. Spinach
1. Eggs
Why eat them: They contain vitamin C, which may reduce the risk of cataract formation.
3. Almonds
Why eat it: It contains lutein, which may help prevent age-related macular degeneration and cataracts. Cooking the broccoli, even lightly, helps release the lutein.
Why eat it: It contains zeaxanthin, which protects the eye from oxidization and light damage.
7. Yogurt
5. Salmon
Why eat them: They contain vitamin A, which helps the retina function properly and lessens the risk of agerelated macular degeneraton and cataracts.
Why eat it: It contains zinc, which helps the body absorb antioxidants such as vitamin A.
I'm sure in childhood you heard it said many times that the most important meal of the day is breakfast. It's a very true statement. A lot of people tend to skip breakfast and it's not a good idea. Even though you may lead a busy life and may be in a rush in the mornings it's vital to leave enough time for a healthy breakfast. Maybe that's why so many people are cranky in the morning. They haven't eaten a good breakfast so their blood sugar has dropped leaving them hungry and irritable. There again there's also a lot of people who eat breakfast but eat the wrong type of stuff, sugary food or donuts. This isn't a good idea. A sugary breakfast isn't healthy. It may give you a sugar rush and a much needed boost of energy but it's not enough to set you up for the day ahead. Maybe too, this is why people have a habit of drinking a lot of coffee. They need the jolt of energy from the caffeine to wake them up and get them going for the day. Do you ever feel sleepy or sluggish during the day? Or find it hard to get wakened up properly in the morning?
This is because you're probably eating an unhealthy breakfast or no breakfast at all. It's vital to realize how important breakfast is. You should have a good substantial breakfast every day of the week. So, what to eat for breakfast. Here's a list of do's and don'ts.
Breakfast? - What to Eat
DON'T
Eat sugary cereals. They're just empty calories that aren't beneficial for your body in any way. Too much sugar will also make you pile on the pounds. Do you ever feel tired late morning? This is because you've eaten too much sugar. Eat donuts. For the reasons explained above. Fried breakfasts. Although the idea of bacon and eggs may seem appealing it's unhealthy and not good for you. All that fat will leave you feeling too full to move. Try some French toast instead. Pastries. Again these are full of sugar and empty calories and are an unhealthy choice. They provide no sustenance for the day ahead. Too Much Coffee. Just because coffee gives you a quick energy boost don't
get into the way of thinking that you can just drink that instead of having a proper meal. DO Eat a low sugar cereal. A good healthy breakfast is a bowl of cereal with milk. An egg sandwich. Very popular at fast food outlets but why not try making them at home? Experiment with ingredients. Try adding lean ham or some cheese. Make breakfast fun and exciting. Eggs. An excellent choice for breakfast. Many people may be worried by speculation that eggs are in fact not as good for you as once thought. Don't be put off by this - just as with all other stuff moderation is the key. Pancakes. A nice treat from time to time but don't eat too often if you're making them in the pan as they will contain too many calories. Invest in a griddle for a healthier option and be able to eat them as often as you like. Steer clear from toppings such as syrup and sugar. Instead try adding some fresh fruit for that healthy alternative. Delicious! Juice. A great pick me up first thing
in the morning. A great alternative to coffee. Just be careful though some people may find it has laxative qualities! Toast. Been around a long time but still a favourite. Go easy on the butter though. Oatmeal. A great set me up for the day. Cook and add a little sugar and some milk and you have a breakfast that fill you up and will keep you going all morning. Fruit. Chop up some fruit for a refreshing start to the day. Quick and easy to whip up into the bargain. Throw in lots of your favourite items into a healthy fruit salad. So there we have it, some great ideas for a healthy and delicious breakfast. All easy and quick to make. Just remember- stay away from the sugary junk food!

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For Women
How To Get Over A Bad Hair Cut

Its happened to all of us at some point in our lives; we go to the salon, ask for a trim or some layers, and come out looking completely ridiculous - not what we had in mind! Thankfully, there are ways that you can actually get over a bad hair cut with some very basic tricks. Heres how to deal with a bad hair cut: Accessorize: During this time, accessories will be your best friend. So go and pick up some cute bobby pins and start experimenting. If your hair has been cut too short, twist some strands at the front and pin them back. Get cute, sparkly pins so they stand out and draw attention away from your bad cut. Also, headbands can be your best friends at this point in time, so make sure you stock up on some really cute ones! Irons: Grab a curling iron, a straightener, or even a crimper and start experimenting. Youll be amazed at what you can achieve with your hair if you just set a half hour aside and use some tools. Try straightening your hair by dividing the hair into four parts: 2 parts at the back, and 2 parts at the front. Straighten each part one by one, to get super straight, sleek strands. Use different sized curling barrels. My favorite is the noclamp curling iron which makes much better curls, allowing you to start at the top, instead of at the bottom. Try big curls, and try little curls you never know whatll work best for you! Braids If done right, braids can be a girls best
friend. I always do a side braid when Im having a bad hair day. Just take all of your hair and bring it over to one side (try choosing your best side!). Then, just do a regular braid. Takes no more than 5 minutes, and youll instantly see a difference. Plus, side braids or ponys, are universally flattering so you really cant go wrong. If you have really short hair, incorporate a few tiny braids into your hair and clip them back away from your face. Ponytails Whatever your length, experiment with ponytails. Whether youre making a high pony, a low pony, or even a bun, these styles will definitely hide your bad hair cut. Try incorporating some volume into your hair by by teasing the crown or even the sides. Then, pull
your hair back as high or as low as you want. Again, experimenting with these different styles can shed a lot of light on what looks better on you.
Domestic Violence and Abuse

is far worse than emotional abuse, since physical violence can send you to the hospital and leave you with scars. But, the scars of emotional abuse are very real, and they run deep. In fact, emotional abuse can be just as damaging as physical abuse sometimes even more so. Economic or financial abuse: A subtle form of emotional abuse Remember, an abusers goal is to control you, and he or she will frequently use money to do so. Economic or financial abuse includes: Rigidly controlling your finances. Withholding money or credit cards. Making you account for every penny you spend. Withholding basic necessities (food, clothes, medications, shelter). Restricting you to an allowance. Preventing you from working or choosing your own career. Sabotaging your job (making you miss work, calling constantly). Stealing from you or taking your money. Violent and abusive behavior is the abusers choice Despite what many people believe, domestic violence and abuse is not due to the abusers loss of control over his or her behavior. In fact, abusive behavior and violence is a deliberate choice made by the abuser in order to control you. Abusers use a variety of tactics to manipulate you and exert their power: Dominance Abusive individuals need to feel in charge of the relationship. They will make decisions for you and the family, tell you what to do, and expect you to obey without question. Your abuser may treat you like a servant, child, or even as his or her possession. Humiliation An abuser will do everything he or she can to make you feel bad about yourself or defective in some way. After all, if you believe you're worthless and that no one else will want you, you're less likely to leave. Insults, name-calling, shaming, and public put-downs are all weapons of abuse designed to erode your self-esteem and make you feel powerless. Isolation In order to increase your dependence on him or her, an abusive partner will cut you off from the outside world. He or she may keep you from seeing family or friends, or even prevent you from going to work or school. You may have to ask permission to do anything, go anywhere, or see anyone. Threats Abusers commonly use threats to keep their partners from leaving or to scare them into dropping charges. Your abuser may threaten to hurt or kill you, your children, other family members, or even pets. He or she may also threaten to commit suicide, file false charges against you, or report you to child services. Intimidation Your abuser may use a variety of intimidation tactics designed to scare you into submission. Such tactics include making threatening looks or gestures, smashing things in front of you, destroying property, hurting your pets, or putting weapons on display. The clear message is that if you don't obey, there will be violent consequences. Denial and blame Abusers are very good at making excuses for the inexcusable. They will blame their abusive and violent behavior on a bad childhood, a bad day, and even on the victims of their abuse. Your abusive partner may minimize the abuse or deny that it occurred. He or she will commonly shift the responsibility on to you: Somehow, his or her violent and abusive behavior is your fault.
It Is Still Abuse If . . . The incidents of physical abuse seem minor when compared to those you have read about, seen on television or heard other women talk about. There isnt a better or worse form of physical abuse; you can be severely injured as a result of being pushed, for example. The incidents of physical abuse have only occurred one or two times in the relationship. Studies indicate that if your spouse/partner has injured you once, it is likely he will continue to physically assault you. The physical assaults stopped when you became passive and gave up your right to express yourself as you desire, to move about freely and see others, and to make decisions. It is not a victory if you have to give up your rights as a person and a partner in exchange for not being assaulted! There has not been any physical violence. Many women are emotionally and verbally assaulted. This can be as equally frightening and is often more confusing to try
to understand. Emotional abuse: Its a bigger problem than you think When people think of domestic abuse, they often picture battered women who have been physically assaulted. But not all abusive relationships involve violence. Just because youre not battered and bruised doesnt mean youre not being abused. Many men and women suffer from emotional abuse, which is no less destructive. Unfortunately, emotional abuse is often minimized or overlookedeven by the person being abused. Understanding emotional abuse The aim of emotional abuse is to chip away at your feelings of self-worth and independence. If youre the victim of emotional abuse, you may feel that there is no way out of the relationship or that without your abusive partner you have nothing. Emotional abuse includes verbal abuse such as yelling, name-calling, blaming, and shaming. Isolation, intimidation, and controlling behavior also fall under emotional abuse. Additionally, abusers who use emotional or psychological abuse often throw in threats of physical violence or other repercussions if you dont do what they want. You may think that physical abuse
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Lord Krishna Gave An Assurance/Promise In The Bhagavad Gita That:

The answer to most of mankinds problems will be solved by accepting Babas teaching that we are children of the one God and that there is no point in fighting about who is right or wrong or whose Religion is superior/inferior. God is Love and Love has no Religion. God is Truth and Truth has no Religion. God is Peace and Peace has no Religion. And God is Righteousness and Righteousness has no Religion. Remember the most important thing. When we die, our Religion is neither going to go with us, nor our wealth, family, status, society, race, nationality, or all our achievements . Even our body which we take care of with such pride and joy does not go with us. What really go with us are our good and bad karmas (deeds). Knowing this why devote 99.9% of our time on accumulating all those things that we cannot take and only 0.1% to that we are going to take with us: Dharmic Living (Righteous Living). Does it not make more sense to at least balance it (e.g. 50% to 50%). On this Holy and Auspicious birth day of Bhagavan Sri Sri Sri Sathya Sai Baba, I offer my koti koti pranaams at the Divine Lotus Feet.
By: Muni Rathnam, Surrey, B.C. Unedited Continued From Last Week God is neither born nor does He with His physical body. die. This is what Lord Krishna said Bhagavan Baba has been openly in Bhagavat Gita and He himself is teaching what other Avtaras/Divine considered to be God. He too left teachers hinted at That He, Bhagavan His physical body at the end of His Baba or us human beings are not the mission. So did Lord Rama and other body, but immortal souls having mortal Avatars and Divine incarnations. So, bodies to work out our karmas. Every Religion teaches us there is a what does this statement mean? Does this mean the physical body? continuity of life after death either Regarding Bhagavan Baba, while He through reincarnation, going to heaven/ physically left India only once; He has hell or attaining nirvana. shown signs of His presence and actual That is why He acted out the wheel physical darshan pretty much all over chair episode, the long hospitalization the world whilst simultaneously He and a very public physical death. His Christian devotees point out that He was physically in India. I have personally experienced His died at the same time that Lord Jesus presence and help in Fiji, Canada, USA, died. In my very considered and India, Singapore, Japan etc. Even now, personal opinion, I think the reason for after He has left His physical body, I that is to reaffirm that He is going to still have the same kind of connection rise or come again as Lord Jesus did. to Him that I had before Baba left His Not within three days, but, between one to 25 years to carry on His mission physical body. There are millions of Devotees (from and to show to people that physical PHDs, scientists, lawyers, doctors, death is like changing clothes. He is holy man, poor Men (me) rich men, coming back as PREMA SAI BABA. uneducated men, etc) all over the I am reminded of another instance world who experience His presence of another Avatara doing something (and timely Help) in their hearts and similar. daily life simultaneously. (And they Lord Jesus Christ when He was being cannot all be making up all these crucified on the cross it was a slow stories coming as they do from and painful physical death. The point I am making is about the two other diverse backgrounds). So obviously the statement does not people (criminals) who were being apply to the physical body of Bhagavan crucified at the same time as Lord Jesus. One of them scoffed at Lord Krishna, Rama or Sai Baba. In fact, anybody who has ever been Jesus and questioned His Divinity, but to a Sai meeting or bhajan will notice the other one believed that Lord Jesus that the devotees always keep a chair Christ was Divine. inspite of Lord in the front for Bhagavan Baba this Jesuss physical condition at that time. happens all over the world and has been Think about it for a moment that happening for more than 60 years. The belief of the robber in Lord Jesus reason behind this is that Bhagavan Divinity in spite of Jesus physical Baba (God) has two aspects: the condition and the fact that Lord Jesus manifest and the unmanifest. The chair was Himself physically dying got the is placed there for the unmanifested robber a place in heaven. aspect which again can turn to be Its that simple that robber was neither manifested a much higher level of educated (obviously) nor rich/powerful spiritual knowledge is involved here or (worldly) wise just simple Faith regarding the different types of bodies which coincidentally was Shirdi Sai that the Avtar has. Baba continually Babas main teaching Shraddha taught us not to indentify Him (only) (faith) and Saburi (patience).
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Digicel Fiji Sevens Team Visits Fijian Ambassador In The UAE

win, you will make my job here for the people of Fiji that I represent, so much easier for me. Every time I go into the public to represent my country and to achieve outcomes for my country, you would have laid out the path for me, Ambassador Nair added. ((Ambassador Robin Nair with members of the Fijian community Semi Namalo also highlighted the need for the players to stay focused quoting from the proverbial saying that the battle had already been won, but the players have a part to play to ensure victory in the end. Invited guests included the business community, locals including the full support of the Fijian community. President of the Fijian Community in Al Ain Mr Vilikesa Laladidi said that it was an honor for the community there to have had the opportunity to meet our national team and he thanked the Ambassador emotionally for always including them. Coach Alifereti Dere appeared emotional as he thanked Ambassador
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Nair and the Fijian community for welcoming them, as in the past, the team would meet their supporters during the games. Our visit to you and your talk to the boys has further psyched us up to achieve for Fiji, he added Staff of the Fijian Embassy together with the Fijian community in UAE will provide all the support needed for the Team Fiji at the Dubai Sevens during this weekends two day tournament.
The Digicel Fiji Sevens Team visited the Fijian Embassy in the United Arab Emirates capital city of Abu Dhabi after arriving in Dubai for the 2012 Emirates Dubai tournament scheduled for next weekend. The Alifereti Dere coached side who have been highly rated by supporters here after their sterling performance in the recent Gold Coast Sevens, were welcomed by Ambassador Mr. Robin Nair and members of the Fijian Community who live in Al Ain, Dubai and Abu Dhabi. After a brief church service and traditional Fijian ceremony, Ambassador Nair then reminded that they were the true Ambassadors of Fiji who create the BRAND FIJI and promote Fiji right around the World. My young and spirited boys, I can tell you that when (and not if), again, when you win the Dubai Sevens this coming weekend, you would achieve so much more in the two days for Fiji than I would be able to achieve in my three year posting here. When you
Nausori Club's Praneel Singh goes into the fourth Fiji Bitter National Rankings Snooker Championship in Suva this weekend as the top seed. Singh is the number one player in the super premier division despite not winning a ranking tournament this year. Billiards and Snooker Association of Fiji secretary Doctor Praveen Maharaj said they expected more than 40 players to participate in both the super premier and premier divisions. He said the super premier division was wide open this year with three different winners. "Suman Lal, Pritesh Khatri and Viliame Umu have each won a ranking tournament this year," Maharaj said. "But Praneel is the number one having being consistent, reaching the semi-
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A big celebration has been planned to mark Nadi's victory in the inaugural Pacific Cup soccer tournament in New Zealand. The Hot Bread Kitchen-sponsored Nadi team defeated Ba 3-0 in the final at the Mount Smart Stadium in Auckland. Nadi won the fixture following a penalty shootout. This was Nadi's first major title win in 10 years. Nadi Football Association vice-president Mohammed Hafiz said Nadi, with new approach this season, had been knocking on the door for a major title. Hafiz said winning the Pacific Cup was a positive sign for the team heading
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finals. Because of the change in dates, the entries have been extended to tomorrow (today). We expect a good turnout especially from Nausori Club." Deepak Jai Ram and Jiten Prasad are the other title contenders in the top flight. Mahen Deo the North West champion together with Rimal Narayan and Vineel Nand will lead the charge from Nadi. Former Fiji number three Nitesh Chand will fly Lautoka's flag. Southern Division Billiards and Snooker Association president Ravi Narayan is the number one player in the premier division. Raymond Reddy of Ba Central Club and Nitendra Michael of Lautoka Club are other favourites in the lower division. The two-day tournament will be played at the Merchants Club, Fiji Club and Defence Club.
into the new 2012/2013 season. "The wait is finally over for the Nadi fans," Hafiz said. "They have been longing for the team to win a tournament for many years. Winning the Pacific Cup is a big achievement. Many people had written this team off in the tournament. All the focus was on Ba. But the boys rose to the occasion. "We will hold a meeting to plan the celebrations for the team. We want to have a march through town with floats. The clubs will be involved also. We would like to thank our sponsors." Nadi's celebration is likely to be held this Saturday. The victorious team jetted into the country.
Raymond Reddy lines up a shot at Lautoka Club
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Canucks Vigneault Stands As Others Fall
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After being eliminated in the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs last spring, the sixth-seeded Chicago Blackhawks fired assistant Mike Haviland amid an air of dysfunction on coach Joel Quennevilles staff. After suffering the same post-season fate, the seventh-seeded San Jose Sharks reshaped their staff. Former New Jersey Devils assistant coach Larry Robinson is the new associate coach and former Washington Capitals assistant Jim Johnson takes over for assistant Matt Shaw to provide coach Todd McLellan a reprieve from further career uncertainty. As for Shaw, he replaces Devils assistant Adam Oates, the new bench boss of the Capitals, who succeeded Dale Hunter. Got all that? Good. Meanwhile, in Vancouver, amid speculation about the coaching future of Alain Vigneault, and who should pay for a shocking first-round playoff exit by the Presidents Trophy winners, there were no firings. In fact, Vigneault and general manager Mike Gillis received contract extensions and the coaching staff that includes Rick Bowness, Newell Brown, Darryl Williams and Rollie Melanson remained intact. The prospect of a shortened NHL season and a oneweek training camp if the lockout is resolved will make familiarity a factor. But it has to go beyond camaraderie if the Canucks are going to go beyond a round or two in the playoffs. There have to be some challenges from within, Vigneault said Thursday. I dont want to be surrounded by guys who just say what they would expect me to say. I want their opinion on strategy and personnel decisions and I get that from management, too. I would say 95 per cent of the time were on the same wavelength, but that five per cent where we dont totally agree, as the head coach I have to make that final decision. Most of the time we hash it out one
way or another and reach a consensus of what the team needs. A narrowing window to win with a veteran-laden roster, learning from the mulligan of poor postseason preparation and the continued support of ownership should be catalysts for urgency. As much as Vigneault allows veteran players to set the accountability bar, you could argue that he gives his club too much rope because in the end, the results werent there. Is that Vigneaults fault? The winningest coach in franchise history is also a Jack Adams Award winner who occasionally shows a comedic side to overshadow a serious nature. Vigneault has to reach his core group on some level and push
the right buttons without pushing them over the edge and risk losing the room. Vigneault was an assistant to Bowness with Ottawa in the 1994-95 season that was shortened to 48 games because of a lockout. The Senators held a 10day training camp and won just nine games. These Canucks are not those Senators and that has much to do with Vigneault giving his veterans a voice knowing that a brief training camp will demand more time in the video room than on the ice. I dont think were going to change a lot with them, said Vigneault. Were used to a demanding schedule, but were going to have to get input from our players on how they feel

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