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PM Calls For Unity To Face Serious Global Challenges

Fijian Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama has called for developing nations to draw together to press for solutions to the developing worlds most urgent problems. He made the remarks at the UN Headquarters in New York, as he accepted - on behalf of the Government and people of Fiji - the chairmanship of the G77 from the Republic of Algeria, which held the position last year. The G77 is the largest bloc of nations at the United Nations, and consists of more than 130 developing countries. In his address to the Group, Prime Minister Bainimarama affirmed Fijis promotion of the interests, principles and objectives of the G77. The Prime Minister said that although the world had changed in a number of ways since the G77 was formed in 1967, its founding mission to boost the role and influence of developing nations at the UN was still as valid as ever. He said that in the coming years one of the G77s main challenges will be to defend the diverse and inclusive nature of the United Nations from efforts that seek to reduce it merely to an administrative body on the one hand, or that seek to make it serve the interests of a minority on the other. Fiji is committed to supporting the G77s efforts to preserve the spirit of the UN Charter and to make the UN a more effective forum for confronting and resolving the challenges developing nations face in todays world, the Prime Minister said. The Prime Minister reminded the Group that despite its great diversity, its strength lies in its ability to present a common front.
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Ambassador Mourad Benmehidi of Algeria (right) hands over the chairmanship of the G-77 to Commodore Josaia V. Bainimarama, the Prime Minister of Fiji. Our collective interests and the to accomplish this goal, including at strengthening cooperation with the successful pursuit of these interests its Permanent Mission in New York Non-Aligned Movement ; amongst depend on our ability to effectively under the leadership of His Excellency, others. mobilize our members in various Permanent Representative to the UN, The Secretary-General of the UN, Mr. Ban Ki-moon, was present with the forums and to maintain the most Mr. Peter Thomson. unified positions possible whenever In the coming year, the Prime Minister President of the General Assembly, Mr. our common development goals are at said that the G77 will focus on Vuk Jeremic, to welcome Fiji as chair. stake. supporting sustainable development Mr. Jeremic congratulated Fiji and said But the Prime Minister said that ; promoting the Millennium that it was the first time a Pacific island the global challenges now facing Development Goals and other nation had assumed the chairmanship. developing nations require better international agreed development goals He said that he was confident that Fiji cooperation and coordination ; following-up on the processes agreed would prove to both the Group and amongst members of the Group. He to at the United Nations Conference the rest of the UN that small nations pledged that Fiji would provide all on Sustainable Development held are capable of assuming such great necessary resources at various levels in Rio de Jaineiro last June ; and the responsibilities.
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Former Flight Centre New Zealand managing director Rick Hamilton has been named as the new chief executive of Tourism Fiji. He immediately started work on a new strategy for Tourism Fiji under its recently-launched tagline; Fiji, where happiness finds you. The appointment brings an end to the global search for a replacement for Michael Meade, who stepped down in September. Tourism Fiji Chairman, Dave Pflieger, said the appointment coincided with the launch of the tourism bodys rebranding and repositioning. Ricks extensive expertise and experience as a results-focused leader is expected to significantly assist us in our goal to increase tourism to Fiji, he said. He will also assist to further grow the economic impact in 2013 by increasing visitor arrivals, spending and an average length of stay. Mr Hamilton, who departed the Flight Centre 18 months ago, said: I am
Ex-Flight Centre NZ Boss Leads Tourism Fiji
truly thrilled to be joining the team at Tourism Fiji. I am excited to work with our many business partners, Fijis tourism operators and Tourism Fijis new global partners. Fiji is one of the most unique and beautiful places on earth and I look forward to enhancing worldwide awareness about Fiji, its people and its amazing attributes. Government expectation Attorney-General and Minister for Tourism, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum, said: Tourism Fiji must escalate the benefits of the marketing partnerships and creative initiatives it has diligently and effectively developed. We look forward to Mr Hamiltons contribution to the new direction of the organisation and his strengthening of the competencies of Tourism Fiji by ensuring the right team is in place. Tourism Fiji must deliver on the investment that the Bainimarama Government has made.
Parents of the 11 students from Labasa Sangam School who scored zero in their FSFE biology paper will be taking legal action against the Ministry of Education after the ministry refused to overturn its decision. A parent Rajesh Lal said they have consulted a lawyer after they were stopped by police from gathering at a house during their hunger strike and a case will be filed against the ministry soon. The police stopped us because we had no permit for the gathering but we will not stop here because we think that this matter will be best resolved in court, said Lal. We know that our children did not
Parents To Take Legal Action Against Ministry
cheat because earlier investigations failed to show any evidence of cheating being done by our children, he said. The ministry is saying that they have sufficient evidence but they will not be able to show it to us because it is confidential but if taken to court then everything can be shown and will tell us the truth, he said. He also said the parents are confident that they will win their case. However when contacted Acting Minister for Education Viliame Naupoto said he has nothing else to say regarding the matter except that all processes were followed and the zero marks will remain.
$3 million complex has been completed in Walu Bay, Suva. This double-storey building, owned by Quality Print Limited, is now ready for business. Quality Print Limited chairman Diwan Maharaj said: We have a few companies that have expressed their interests in renting but we are not in a rush. Mr Maharaj said the complex was set up in a great location in Walu Bay on the main road.
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invest into Fiji. I tell you something. Business people here in Fiji are willing to invest and they have the money to do so but they need to be encouraged, Mr Maharaj said. Mr Maharaj said processes like purchasing land for business and handling issues regarding paper work or approving building plans sometimes takes too long.
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The new building is able to accommodate five tenants and has its own parking lot. There are three large spaces for rent on the second floor and two on the ground floor. Work on the complex began last year and has cost, in total construction, $3 million. A bank had been a possible tenant but had not gone ahead. However, Mr Maharaj said he knows this investment will pay off.
He said that in order for Fiji to move forward people needed to work harder and take an interest in the development of the nation. Sometimes people get impatient because some processes drag on for months, sometimes years. Some people are just sitting on their work and are lazy. There is a lot of bureaucracy in the system but we cannot move forward if our people are inefficient, he said.
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Fijis military leader has responded to a Catholic priest who suggested the Chinese flag might replace the Union Jack on a new Fijian flag with an outburst of expletive laden phone calls and text messages. Australian Father Kevin Barr, who has lived in Fiji for 32 years, was long seen as a supporter of military strongman Voreqe Bainimarama. But after he made the Chinese crack in a letter to the Fiji Sun, he got a phone call from Bainimarama himself. Then in a very angry voice he said that I should apologies to the people of Fiji for my letter concerning the Fijian flag in the newspaper, Barr said in a letter he wrote privately to the Australian High Commission but which has been leaked in blogs. Barr confirmed to Fairfax Media it was his letter. (Bainimarama) then called me a f***** up priest and said I had become anti-government, Barr said. He repeated the phrase again and threw in a few swear words and told him to go back to where he came from. His tone was angry and really over the top.
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Mr Maharaj said: I want to get tenants that will look after the place and thats why we are looking at mainly businesses, not looking at fast food restaurants. Quality Print is a large printing industry and we must keep the prestige right so that is why we are careful to choose tenants. Mr Maharaj, as well as being a longtime printing industry leader, is also deputy chairman of Sun Insurance. He owns a total of six properties himself in Suva, and said that the private sector needs to be encouraged to continue to
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He also said he admired the vision of the Bainimarama Government. The Bainimarama Government is doing a good job in trying to educate the people on the importance of Fijian made and having pride in Fiji. If we all loved our country then we would try our best to help it grow and move forward, he said. Mr Maharaj said that he would continue to invest in Fiji. There are a number of upcoming plans for investment this year and this will be revealed as the year progresses. I have had the opportunity to go overseas and I could have migrated but I refused because I was born here and I dont want to leave.
Fiji's Court of Appeal has informed former Fijian Holdings Limited director Laisenia Qarases lawyer Tupou Draunidalo and Fiji Independent Commission against Corruption lawyer Vincent Perera to settle a hearing date for an appeal. Fiji Court of Appeal acting president Willian Callanchi made this known to the two lawyers. Qarase is appealing his sentence and conviction of six counts of abuse of office and three counts of discharge of duty with respect to a property in which he has a private interest. The court heard that both lawyers have
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Minutes later he got a text message from Bainimarama: I think you owe the people of Fiji an apology for your childish comments. You give all Catholic priests a bad name. Barr said he replied that he was not anti-government but disappointed at some developments. He then got a reply from Bainimarama: F*** U a***hole. Stay well away from me. Shortly later he got another text telling him to start saying your goodbyes and pointing out his work permit expired at the end of the year: Go and be a missionary in China. Barr said he was surprised by the coarse language and the angry and uncontrolled reaction. I have heard that he has treated others in a similar way and aims to intimidate, he said. Those who heard of the above exchanges were shocked and very concerned that the prime minister could act in this way. Bainimarama is currently in New York where he has taken on the chairmanship of the Group of 77 nations in the United Nations.
been put on notice and the court will fix a date if they do not come up with a convenient date by Friday. Qarase while employed as director of Fijian Holdings Limited between 1992 and 2000 and as Financial Advisor of the Fijian Affairs Board and advisor to the Great Council of Chiefs, in abuse of the authority of his office, did arbitrary acts. Qarase applied in the name of Cicia Plantation Co-op Society Limited, Mavana Investments Limited and a family owned company named Q-Ten Investments Limited for the issuance and allotment of Class A shares in Fijian Holdings Limited.
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Permanent Secretary Appointed Public Warning - Taxi Driver Gets The Public Service Commission to formulate and develop continued Fake Note chairman Josefa Serulagilagi improvement of early warning systems A NAUSORI taxi driver has sounded because of the way it felt, and when
announced the appointment of Alifereti Filipe as permanent secretary for the Ministry of Provincial Development and National Disaster Management. Mr Seruilagilagi said Mr Filipe had a proven record of leadership and administrative skills that would enhance the capabilities of staff at the respective ministry. I am confident of his capabilities and am assured that he will effectively manage and provide quality policy advice on rural development activities as well as matters pertaining to national disaster management, the PSC chairman said. As the Ministry for Provincial Development and National Disaster Management permanent secretary, Mr Filipe will be responsible to the minister for the formulation and implementation of policies and strategies of rural development programmes and activities through district and divisional administration using the rural consultative machinery. He will also be responsible for provision of administrative support services, regional planning research and policy advice, rural development and rural housing, disaster management and other ancillary services. The permanent secretary is also required and responses to natural disasters and the establishment and maintenance of Disaster Information Systems. This will include the aspect of relief and disaster rehabilitation activities, that are normally assigned during times of natural disasters. Mr Filipe joined the civil service in 1975 as a Technical Officer in the Ministry of Agriculture. In 1979, he went to Lebanon with the United Nations Interim Forces and then joined McGowans International Consultants in 1981. In 1983, he was appointed as the Officer In Charge of Farm Development on the Yalavou Project. Mr Filipe was later given responsibilities in the Ministry of Agriculture before assigned as Chief Executive Officer of the Fiji Meat Industry Board in 2003. In 2008, he took up the position of Deputy Head of Mission and counselor at the Fiji Embassy in Beijing before returning in 2012 to be the Deputy Secretary for the Policy Analysis Unit in the Office of the Prime Minister. In October 2012, Mr Filipe was posted to the Ministry of Provincial Development as acting permanent secretary. The appointment is effective from January 10, 2013. alarm bells after receiving a counterfeit $10 note. Anil Kumar of Waila said he received the fake $10 bill from a passenger he had dropped off in Suva last Saturday night. He said it was the busiest time of the night so he did not bother to check the money. "I am just warning all taxi drivers who are doing night shifts to be careful. The money looked real and anybody could have been fooled," he said. Mr Kumar discovered the counterfeit bill while counting his night's taking early on Sunday. "This is the first time for me to come across fake money like this," he said. "I kind of had a feeling that it was fake
I compared the fake note to the real money I could see that the silver lining and some features of the real money were missing." Mr Kumar said he could not remember which passenger gave him the fake note. "I just want to tell all taxi drivers, shop keepers and those dealing with money to be careful, especially during rush hour. "I have lost $10 from this incident and this is also a lesson for me." Police spokeswoman Ana Naisoro said police occasionally received reports of counterfeit money. "We continue to warn the public to be careful and to cross check the notes if they are in doubt," she said.
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Political Parties Registration Terms

THE government has set out strict terms and conditions under the new Political Parties Registration, Conduct, Funding and Disclosure Decree 2013 ahead of the 2014 general elections. The new decree, which will come into effect this Friday and sets out the guidelines for the formation of new political parties, was announced by the Attorney-General, Aiyaz SayedKhaiyum. Mr Sayed-Khaiyum said all political parties must register and failure to do so was an offence under the new decree. He outlined that the new decree gave the 16 existing political parties registered under the old law 28 days to re-register from this Friday, however, they must meet the various terms and conditions set out in the decree. Mr Sayed-Khaiyum said any organisation, group or group of individuals that call themselves or holds out to be a political party must register as a political party. "If you hold yourself out to be a political party and you are not registered under the decree then you commit an offence," Mr Sayed-Khaiyum said. He said all political parties while applying must set out the name of the proposed political party in the English language and a symbol for the party. This is to be submitted to the permanent secretary for elections, who would act as the registrar for political parties, no later than 30 days before elections. "The various other criteria that you need is that you need to have five people who will be the applicants to register the political party." Political parties need to have 5000 members to qualify for registration under the decree. "Previously it was only 180 now you need 5000 members and of those 5000 members you must have at least 2000 in the Central Division, 1750 in the Western Division, 1000 in the Northern Division and 250 in the Eastern Division," Mr Sayed-Khaiyum said. The application must also include a registration fee of $5005.
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The Attorney-General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum announces the new decree at a press conference in Suva "Upon the application being received, organisation. the registrar will than assess it and after Mr Sayed-Khaiyum said political the assessment the registrar the registrar parties need to disclose where they needs to advertise the names of the got their funds from to the registrar. applicants and members in the media." This will also apply to the independent In addition a public officer cannot candidates. be an applicant or a member of the "The amount of money that you can proposed political party for the initial contribute as an individual to the registration. political party cannot exceed $10,000 The decree also outlines that trade per annum." union officials cannot be an official of "Under this law also you cannot allow a political party. any companies to donate funds." "For example if I am a general secretary He said this was because cooperation's for a trade union I also cannot be an can give very large sum of donations official of a political party at the same and then there is a sense of being time. I can be one or the other," the beholden to a company. Attorney General said. "It also disallows any other entity He stated that public officer does not for example a trade union movement mean the president, prime minister or cannot give a donation to a party," Mr the minister. Sayed-Khaiyum said. "The political parties are required to Also, the decree sets out that if any keep various records that should be person either candidate or independent made available to the registrar and the candidate must before the elections public such as the constitution, register declare their assets and liabilities to the of members, policies and plans and public. also particulars of all donations and "The whole idea is to create contributions made to the political party." transparency and accountability within Mr Sayed-Khaiyum said annually political parties." all political parties need to have their Mr Sayed-Khaiyum said the decree accounts audited and published to also has a restriction that one cannot create transparency. hold an office in a political party if they He said the source of fund for a political have been convicted for a period of six party may only be from membership months or more over the past five years. fees, voluntary contributions, The key sources of the decree were grants from a lawful source but not from the existing laws, Kenyan Model, from a foreign government, inter- New South Wales model and the governmental or non-governmental Canadian model.
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ILLEGAL vehicle rental businesses are tarnishing the image of the country's booming tourism industry. This is the view of the Fiji Rental Car Association (FRCA) in response to articles featured in the newspaper about the clampdown by the LTA on private cars being passed off as legitimate rental vehicles. FRCA president Bob Niranjan called on the authorities to advise international visitors about the unique number plates used by legitimate rental vehicles in Fiji. The LTA impounded several private vehicles over the past week for operating as bogus rental cars and as many as six businesses have come under the spotlight in Nadi and Lautoka as a result of the clampdown. "FRCA members have invested
Illegal Rentals Tarnish Tourism Industry
more than $25million in this industry and have no protection from these unscrupulous operators. "Rental cars have yellow number plates and are easy to identify, and the authorities should educate tourists and organisations not to rent any vehicle without a yellow plate. This will also ensure LTA and government receive their rightful revenue from VAT and taxes by ensuring operators comply." Mr Niranjan urged the authorities to step in and protect the legitimate rental car industry and vulnerable visitors from these illegal operators. "They are damaging Fiji's tourism reputation as well as the rental car industry's image, at a time when Fiji is attracting more tourists to our shores," he said.
Australian Foreign Minister Bob Carr has welcomed the decision by the Fiji government to amend the draft constitution and says he understands why the government would reject the aspects of the draft. The notion, for example, of a largely unelected national people's assembly comprised principally of non-government organisations sitting alongside the parliament is something I can't think of enjoying precedence anywhere else in the constitution of a democratic country, Carr told Australian media. He said the re-creation of an unelected Great Council of Chiefs would seem to give rise to the suggestion that
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ethnic divisions in Fiji were going to be exaggerated by new constitutional arrangements and it is understandable that the interim government would object to both these features of the draft. The draft constitution which was prepared by the Constitution Commission headed by Professor Yash Ghai was handed to the President last Thursday and in a joint statement by the President Ratu Epeli Nailatikau and the Prime Minister Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama said changes would be made to the draft before it is handed to the Constituent Assembly. A new constitution is expected to be in place by March this year.
Fiji's Bainimarama Appointed Chairman Of G77

Fiji's interim Prime Minister, Commodore Frank Bainimarama, has been appointed chairman of the United Nation's biggest voting bloc, the G77. The grouping consists of more than 130 developing countries, plus China. It is also the first time that a Pacific nation has been handed a 12 month chairmanship of the G77. Commodore Bainimarama accepted the chairmanship from Algeria and thanked member nations for placing trust and confidence in Fiji. "On behalf of the people and government of Fiji I assure you once again that we will work tirelessly with all of you to promote the principles and objectives of our group in the different international forums, and I thank you," he said. Commodore Bainimarama said that although the world had changed in a number of ways since the G77 was formed in 1967, its founding mission to boost the role and influence of developing nations at the UN was still as valid as ever. He says that in the coming years one of the G77s main challenges would be to defend the diverse and inclusive nature of the United Nations from efforts that seek to reduce it merely to an administrative body. Fiji is committed to supporting the G77s efforts to preserve the spirit of the UN Charter and to make the UN a more effective forum for confronting and resolving the challenges developing nations face in todays world. The interim Prime Minister says he discussed his country's efforts towards democracy during a meeting in New York with the UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon. Commodore Bainimarama says he briefed the Secretary General on his government's roadmap to return Fiji to full democracy, including the drafting of a new constitution and the plans for nationwide elections in 2014.
Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Ratu Inoke Kubuabola is currently in Dili, Timor Leste to meet with the countrys leaders on bilateral issues pertaining to the lead up to the Melanesian Spearhead Groups silver jubilee this year. Minister Kubuabola is visiting MSG member countries in his capacity as the chairman of the Foreign Ministers Meeting (FMM) of the MSG.
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Ratu Inoke on Wednesday met with his Timor Leste counterpart Jose Luis Guterres in a meeting at the Timor Lestes Foreign Affairs office. The Foreign Minister also took time to brief HE Guterres on the recent developments in Fiji and the lead up to democratic elections in 2014. At the meeting, the two ministers discussed issues pertaining to the strengthening of bilateral ties as well as MSG issues.
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LOCAL shipping agent Pacific Agencies expects to bring to Suva an estimated 56,000 tourists on cruise liners this year. And their arrival should bring more dollars to the capital's economy. However, the Suva Retailers Association is advising small and medium enterprises not to expect too much from this as previous years have shown their spending habits tend to gravitate towards larger businesses. "While the influx of tourists is good for the country it doesn't add anything to the small and medium retailers," SRA president Himmat Lodhia said. "There are some larger retailers that benefit from these tourists but as far
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as electronic goods go they make only about 1 per cent difference to sales." He acknowledged that tourists stopping over in the Capital helped select industries like buses, taxis and handicraft. Pacific Agencies operations supervisor Rajesh Prasad said the company expected 28 cruise liners to dock in Suva and eight in Lautoka this year. He said the ships would mostly originate out of Sydney and were expected to carry an average of more than 2000 passengers each. Meanwhile, Suva was awash with tourists as the Carnival Spirit docked at the Princess Wharf. The vessel was carrying 2639 passengers.
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Fijian Volunteers To Assist Pacific Government To Focus On Neighbours Partnership For Welfare Assistance The need for strengthened partnership implementation of the Womens Plan of
and teamwork is the commitment by the Ministry of Social Welfare, Women and Poverty Alleviation to achieve goals of set out in its 2013 Annual Corporate Plan. Minister Dr Luveni while launching the Annual Corporate Plan 2013 emphasised the contents to staff and partners who work closely with the Ministry to ensure that government achieves its goals and work schedule. The Annual Corporate Plan 2013 outlines the strategic plans and policies that have been designed to primarily complement vision of Building a Better Fiji for All, by Reducing Poverty to a Negligible Level and Empowering the Disadvantaged and Women, Dr. Luveni said. Dr Luveni highlighted the 4 main goals of the Ministry as outlined in the Annual Corporate Plan 2013 as follows: Reduce Poverty to a Negligible Level by 2015 and the Ministry has been allocated a budget of $22.6 million for Poverty Benefit Scheme, target is 13,000 households to be assisted with maximum monthly allowance of $150 inclusive of the $30 food voucher Advance Gender Equality and Empowerment of Women and this would be achieved through the
The Prime Minister, Voreqe Bainimarama has noted a significant expansion in the number of Fijian volunteers being sent to other Pacific countries to assist with their development. He said Fiji would like to place volunteers in every part of the Pacific within the next three to five years. The Prime Minister made the comments when he presented airline tickets to six retired teachers who are due to leave our shores later this month to work in Nauru under the Fiji Volunteer Service (FVS). There are already 12 Fijians serving in the Republic or Marshall Islands under the FVS and additional interest has been registered from Vanuatu, Solomon Islands and Papua New Guinea. The Prime Minister said that Fiji was committed to assisting its Pacific Islands neighbours with extra personnel to complement the efforts of their own people working in social and economic development. Fiji has sufficient trained personnel for its own needs and proven capacity in such fields as education, public
administration, disaster management, peacekeeping, social programs and environmental protection, PM Bainimarama said. We would like to share these skills and assist our Pacific Island neighbours as part our Engaging with the Pacific program. Fiji is committed to assisting those who request our help. After all, we are an integral part of the Pacific with strong links to our neighbours in the areas of trade, investment, education, transportation and people-to-people relationships The Prime Minister encouraged the volunteer teachers leaving for Nauru to be good ambassadors for Fiji and do everything they could to help the Nauruan people with their education needs. The Fiji Volunteer Service scheme was launched in February last year and is one of the four components of the National Employment Decree designed to boost employment opportunities for young people, professionals and retirees.
Action (2010 to 2019) and also based on our commitment to the implementation of CEDAW, the Convention on the Elimination of all forms of Discrimination Against Women. To strengthen Child Protection Services through various mechanisms, for example through protocols on adoption and foster care, audit of residential homes for minimum standards compliance to name few. To inculcate an inclusive and supportive environment for senior citizens and disabled persons. This year a National Council for Older Persons will be established to implement the framework of Fijis Policy for senior Citizens. These are the 4 major goals which will promote the Pillar 1 of the Peoples Charter for Change, Peace and Progress, Ensuring Sustainable Democracy and Good and Just Governance. The Ministry will adhere to strict monitoring and evaluation procedures developed by the Prime Ministers office and based on our Annual Corporate Plan to ensure that these targets and tangible results are achieved, Dr. Luveni said. Dr Jiko Luveni expressed her gratitude to staff of all divisions and partners who has rendered support contributing to the outputs for last year, 2012.
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The Independent Committee that was commissioned by the Acting Minister of Education, Mr Viliame Naupoto to look into the circumstance leading to the awarding of zero marks for Biology to 11 students from Labasa Sangam SKM College has completed its investigation and has submitted its findings to the Acting Minister. The independent committee was chaired by the Ministry of Youth and Sports permanent secretary Mr Joseva Sania and included staff from the Public Service Commission, National Planning and Youth and Sports. The Committee after examining the evidence collected by the Ministry of Education Examination Unit and after interviewing relevant staff both in the Examination Unit and in Labasa concluded that there was malpractice during the Biology paper examination and that the zero mark awarded by the Permanent Secretary stands. I have perused the report and I concur with the Committees findings. I have informed the Permanent Secretary for Education and the Principal of Labasa Sangam SKM College on the outcome of the investigation and I have requested the Principal to inform the students and their parents accordingly, remarked Minister Naupoto.
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Preparations are underway in earnest to assemble the materials needed throughout the country to conduct the 2014 election. The Bainimarama Government is inviting companies within Fiji and abroad to register their interest in supplying such items as ballot boxes, polling kits, ink, voting booths and voting screens. Theyre being asked to submit Expressions of Interest to the Acting Permanent Secretary Responsible for Elections, Ms Mere Vuniwaqa by February 28th. Only companies that register will be able to lodge tenders to supply those materials when the tender deadlines are eventually announced. The Attorney General and Minister Responsible For Elections, Aiyaz
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Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Ratu Inoke Kubuabola is currently touring the capital cities of Melanesian Spearhead Group member countries. Minister Kubuabola who is also the MSG chair for the Foreign Ministers Meeting (FMM) is currently in Port Moresby (Papua New Guinea), and will also travel to Dili (Timor Leste), Honiara (Solomon Islands), and Port Vila (Vanuatu). His visit also commemorates the 25 years of the establishment of the Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG). Ratu Inoke is scheduled to brief the Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea Peter ONeil and Vanuatus Sato Kilman on the latest developments in Fijis progress towards parliamentary democracy. The Minister is expected to meet with his counterparts in the various capitals to discuss issues pertaining to bilateral and regional cooperation in the areas of mutual interest including interalia issues of enhancing further diplomatic relations, international cooperation, trade and strengthening of regional coordination and institutions.
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AN early morning blaze on Nadi's main street claimed the life of a 38-year-old Nawaka man. Mahesh Kumar, a carpenter, was working on renovations in the clothing shop His and Hers when the fire broke out. According to the neighbouring shop owner, Abdul Hannan, Mr Kumar's construction company had been contracted to renovate the shop. "They had been working for the past four or five days during the day and night," said Mr Hannan. The fire also injured shop owner Rajend Singh, who is admitted at Lautoka Hospital with 75 per cent burns. According to Mr Hannan, the businessman was in the country to oversee the renovation. "He lives in Australia and he comes in once a month to check on the store," said Mr Hannan whose adjacent clothing shop was also affected by the blaze. "My shop was also partly damaged but fortunately it was saved," Mr Hannan said. The National Fire Authority said fire officers were alerted at 12.45am by the police who informed them that a person was trapped in the shop while another had been rushed to Lautoka Hospital. "When the crew arrived, both the shops were on fire and engulfed in flames and smoke," an NFA statement said. "Due to the magnitude of the fire, the firefighters fought hard to extinguish the fire within the two shops to prevent it from spreading to the row of shops on the main street of Nadi Town.
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"There was no possibility of safely rescuing the trapped person." NFA has launched an investigation with the police to determine what the two men were doing on site in the early hours of the morning and why they were not able to safely evacuate the building. NFA chief executive officer John O'Connor said the authority was concerned about the increase in structural fires with only a few days into the new year. "NFA has attended to two major commercial fires for the month of January follows the Shop and Save Supermarket fire incident in Tavua Town last week and the His and Hers clothing outlet, which claimed the life of another human being," Mr O'Connor said in a statement. "This fire case is the fifth structural fire incident in 2013 following three house fire incidents since the beginning of 2013 and the commercial fire at Shop and Save Supermarket," he said. Mr O'Connor urged business owners to take extra care when conducting maintenance works on their premises to ensure fire safety procedures are followed at all times to prevent fire related deaths and injuries at the workplace. "Business owners must also ensure they comply with NFA's fire safety requirements to avoid the risk of fires occurring in their properties. "We hope members of the community take heed of our advice to avoid unnecessary fire incidents from damaging or destroying their properties."
The Fuel Price Review for the first quarter includes a fall in the price of premix used in outboard motors, no change to the price of diesel but increases in the price of Liquid Petroleum Gas (LPG), petrol and kerosene. The rise in the price of gas announced Monday by the Attorney General and Minister for Industry reflects political tension in the Middle East on the supply side, which has restricted the volume of gas available on the global market. It also reflects a major rise in demand for gas in the Eurozone due to an unseasonably cold and prolonged winter. Fijian households will pay 17 per cent more for a 4.5 kg cylinder of LPG, which goes up in price from $15.12 to $17.76. A 12 kg cylinder will now cost $47.36, up from $40.32, also a rise of 17 per cent. The same margin applies to a kilogram of bulk LPG, which increases from $2.69 to $3.16. Autogas goes up 19 per cent from $1.85 to $2.21 a liter. But the increases are still significantly below the level of last June, when a 12 kilogram cylinder of LPG cost $54.00.
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We have had big fluctuations in the price of gas over the last few months but we are still on the lower end of the scale compared to seven months ago, the Attorney General said. Any rise of this scale is out of our control as pricetakers but Fijian households are still paying less for LPG than last June. Retail fuel costs have also moved because of variations in the Singapore pricing mechanism for fuel (Means of Platts Singapore MOPS), average exchange rates and international freight variations. Premix falls from $2.50 to $2.47 a liter, diesel stays the same at $2.31 a liter, motor spirits rises by one cent from $2.52 a liter to $2.53 and kerosene goes up by two cents a liter from $1.84 to $1.86 a liter. The Attorney General, Aiyaz SayedKhaiyum, said that in general, fuel prices had remained relatively stable. Im sure than many people in the maritime areas will welcome the fall in the price of pre-mix for outboard motors and the like. Similarly, the transport industry will be pleased that the price of diesel remains unchanged, the Attorney General added.
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Six-Year-Olds Can Become Members Of FNPF
Fiji National Provident Fund chief executive officer Aisake Taito speaks to members during the FNPF annual general forum at the Holiday Inn in Suva SIX-YEAR-OLDS can now become voluntary members of the Fiji National Provident Fund says chief executive officer Aisake Taito. Speaking to members at the FNPF annual general forum in Suva, Mr Taito said they hoped to create a lot of awareness on the provisions in the FNPF decree which members need to understand. "In terms of voluntary members, FNPF has made a reduction in age from 16 to six years this year," he said. "For instance, six-year-olds can become members of FNPF. This means they can set aside funds if they wish to become a member. This initiative would encourage cultural savings. "Another feature is that additional contributions to members' accounts are now allowed to supplement the current 8 per cent from members. "It is tax free and we will allow members to do it so that when members retire they have more monthly income." He said part of its reform next year is the establishment of two accounts for members. "The two accounts will be called a preserved and general account. The preserved account comprises 70 per cent of members' savings which is strictly set aside for retirement. The other 30 per cent will be in general accounts which members can access for pre-retirement withdrawals." Mr Taito said the two accounts were for members who had yet to retire. He said first time home buyers could access their preserved accounts. More details on FNPF projects this year would be released in a few months, Mr Taito said.
Residents of remote parts of the country are being asked to inform the Bainimarama Government of the state of their telecommunications services as part of a push to give everyone the same level of service. The Bainimarama Government is encouraging telecommunications service providers to provide all Fijians with equal access to fixed or mobile telephones and the Internet under its Universal Services Areas Scheme. The Attorney-General and Minister for Communications, Aiyaz SayedKhaiyum said the Communications Ministry wanted to hear from members of the public and service providers about the standard of access in some of the countrys remotest regions. They include isolated areas of Ba, Bua, Cakaudrove, the Lau group, Macuata, Nadroga/Navosa, Naitasiri, Namosi and Ra. We are asking them to get in touch with us so that we can relay this information to telecommunications service providers as part of our scheme to provide them with incentives to improve levels of service, he said. The Minister said the ultimate objective of the Bainimarama
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Government was to enable all Fijians both domestic and business users to gain equal and affordable access to basic telecommunications services irrespective of where they live in Fiji. The Universal Services Areas Scheme applies to those areas where there is either no service at the moment or service is poorer than in other parts of Fiji. It also applies where the cost of providing services is prohibitive on a reasonable commercial basis. Licensed operators who are prepared to roll out services in these areas are entitled to subsidies from the Universal Service Fund if they can deliver an adequate standard, he said. The Minister added that the Scheme announced last year was an important plank in the Bainimarama Governments plan to revolutionise telecommunications access for all Fijians. Weve already established Telecentres around the country in certain schools so that students can access the internet during the day and whole communities can do so out of hours. The Bainimarama Governments objective is to connect the unconnected, to empower Fijians irrespective of where they are and how poor they are, the Minister added.
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In a ceremony held at the Malacanang Palace, Manila on Thursday, 10 January 2013, Ambassador Isikeli Mataitoga presented his credentials as Fijis Non Resident Ambassador to the Republic of the Philippines to His Excellency Mr Benigno S. Aquino III, President of the Philippines. Ambassador Mataitoga was accompanied by his wife Mrs. Venina Mataitoga. In presenting his Letters of Credence to HE President Benigno Aquino III, Ambassador Mataitoga thanked the President, the government and the people of the Philippines for their
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Alleged Murderer Pleads Guilty

The man who was charged for the murder of a five-year- old boy in Suvenakai outside Labasa last year has pleaded guilty. Mohammed Shahim appeared at the High Court in Labasa before judge Justice Daniel Goundar. The court was told that he killed Tarunesh Nair on January 28 last year. Justice Goundar accepted his guilty plea. The prosecution said at 9am last January 28, the accuseds wife had left for work while he looked after their five children and the deceased. He had allegedly forced the deceased to drink coconut juice as there was no food. However the deceased wanted food. In this process the accused allegedly slapped the deceased and later punched him and also allegedly used a rolling pin to poke the deceaseds chest and stomach. When the wife and deceaseds mother arrived they found the child lying on the floor and the accused claimed that the child had fallen off the sofa. The accuseds wife, Mumtaz Bano, 35, said the accused was always home looking after their five children while she worked and that they had been married for 15 years. The court also heard that the deceaseds mother had remarried and had moved out of the home three weeks after the incident. Sanjoni Lata, the deceaseds mother, could not be located by the State and she had moved to Suva.
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CONSUMERS have been encouraged to shop smart for back-to-school supplies after the Consumer Council found competitive prices at various supermarkets. The council said school shopping should not be confined to traditional bookshops and stationery stores. The council recently carried out surveys and market surveillance over the past week and found prices of some exercise book were cheaper in some supermarkets compared to bookshops and stationery outlets. Council chief executive officer, Premila Kumar said this would help parents and consumers stretch their hard earned dollars. "For instance, Oxford IB5 100pp exercise book was priced at $0.93 at RB Patel in Suva while prices at Pacific Bookshop, Courts and Post Fiji were $1.40, $1.16 and $1.15 respectively. Shop n Save in Nabua was selling the same book for $0.95," Mrs Kumar said in a statement. She said Rups Big Bear's own brand of exercise books were generally cheaper than other brands but the retail chain exclusively sold its own brand. "The council's price survey also highlighted that Post Fiji was selling imported Oxford exercise books at a lower price compared to locally produced iVola exercise books despite an increase in fiscal duty on imported exercise books from 15 per cent to 32 per cent," she said. "As the council has found that prices in supermarkets are generally lower, it is advising parents to consider doing their exercise book shopping together with grocery shopping." She said most urban centres and retail outlets selling exercise books were within walking distance. "This makes it convenient for consumers to simply walk across and check prices for at least three outlets. "Many outlets selling exercise books are providing book details and price lists on in-store posters. "One retail outlet Sky Glory in Suva provides a flyer for one brand that shoppers can easily take with them to compare prices with other stores."
Fijis new sugar price talks between Tate and Lyle Sugars and the Fiji Sugar Corporation are facing hiccups as the international sugar prices fluctuates. FSC chairman Abdul Khan said talks are underway but the main challenge faced is that the world market prices is significantly lower than where it was last year and it would be hard to determine a new price. Apart from this challenge we are confident that we will come up with a
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good price enough to satisfy everyone, said Khan. Apart from sugar price talks Khan said FSC have started with their maintenance period where everything needs to be repaired before cane processing. He also said they have also setup a workshop in order to discuss their strategic plan with farmers and to keep them updated with what will happen in the industry this year.
Charity Helps With School Stuff

SOME parents in Bua will worry no more about their children's school stuff for next week after a local charity blessed them with school packs. Thanks to the Northern Charity Alliance, the children of Tavea, Galoa, Yaqaga and Naivaka received stationery such as bags, books, ballpoint pens and brown paper among other things. Alliance secretary, Ramesh Chand said they decided to assist about 100 primary school students who were affected by Tropical Cyclone Evan last month. "These areas were badly affected by the cyclone and we understand that parents will have difficulties in sending their children to school on time," Mr Chand said. "The contents of the school pack might not be sufficient for the children but at least they have something that can cater for their education this year. Such donation is part of the $73,000 grant we kindly received from AusAID for victims of TC Evan in the north," he said. He said they would continue to assist those in need. "Our vision is to assist the education for the needy children in the north, promote health and sanitation and eradicate poverty so people can live a normal and happy life."
A total of 600 sewing machines will be donated to Ministry of Women by the government of People's Republic of China. This confirmation comes from the Minister for Social Welfare, Women and Poverty Alleviation Dr Jiko Luveni's discussions with women groups in Bua. She said the 600 sewing machines will be provided to women groups particularly those who have lodged their requests with the ministry. "Whole of Bua province has the sewing machines, however in Cakaudrove province there are still some villages that dont have it. In the next two days there are 600 sewing machines arriving from China. The idea is for all the villages in Fiji to have two sewing
To avoid the repeated embarrassment of last years prisoner escapes, the Fiji Corrections Service are returning to the basics. Commissioner of Prisons Lt Colonel Ifereimi Vasu said for him the issue of escapees is a major concern and they are
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machines each. "The sewing machines have multiple economic benefits, women can develop their sewing skills, make school uniforms for the children and their families, generate income as well," she said. The official handing over ceremony of the sewing machines from the Chinese Embassy is expected to be held next Monday. Last year the Ministry has distributed over 1900 sewing machines and assessment shows that these women groups have benefited by not only revived their women's group but are able to start tailoring businesses and contribute towards their household income.
taking every necessary step to prevent escapes from taking place in the future. In relation to the escape of five prisoners in September last year, two Fiji Corrections Service officers were dishonorably discharge after the finding of a tribunal.
More than 1800 applications for governments social pension assistance have been received through the Ministry of Social Welfare and Poverty Alleviation. Minister for Social Welfare, Women and Poverty Alleviation Dr Jiko Luveni said these 1831 applications were made by senior citizens from the 4 divisions around the country. "In the last two weeks we have received 1831 applications and I think this has been made as Social Pension Scheme covers anybody who is 70 years and above and is not receiving any form of superannuation fund. Out of this a total of 329 applications are from the northern division. "Criteria is clear and people are encouraged to fill in the forms, attach their birth certificate and two passport
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photo and have it application endorsed by a renowned community leader or civil servant," Minister Luveni said. The application forms are available at all the social welfare offices and senior citizens are encouraged to apply for the pension. "We are targeting 9000 people 70 years and above to be assisted under the Social Pension Scheme. Government is pleased to put in place that will benefit the senior citizens and we would like them to fully take advantage of this assistance that is provided," she added. Last week, the Ministry had signed an MOU (Memorandum of Understanding) with the Fiji National Provident Fund (FNPF) to screen applications to ensure there is no double dipping.
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Spare Parts Industry Issues Brought To Light

Plans are underway to form an association for spare parts dealers. This is to make it easier for them to get feedback from their customers and also to provide assistance to the dealers. Speaking at Dai-ichi Auto House in Raiwaqa, the Attorney-General and the Minister for Industry and Trade Mr Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum said aftermarket parts industry played an important role in the motor industry in Fiji. Mr Sayed-Khaiyum said apart from being a source of employment, the industry also allowed vehicle ownership for ordinary Fijians by making quality parts and consumables affordable to everyday motorists. Spare parts industry is quite large. They dont have an association of their own. It would make it quite a lot easier for the dealers in respect of getting feedback, being able to regulate and to standardise, Mr Sayed-Khaiyum said. It would essentially provide assistance to the dealers and also help consumers, the ordinary Fijians in terms of accessing spare parts at a reasonable price, at a standard that is acceptable and to be able to ensure they are readily available. Mr Sayed-Khaiyum also highlighted the number of incentives provided by the Government to encourage people to have newer cars at affordable prices. Only two years ago, the Prime Minister announced a reduction in the duty for those vehicles that are 2500cc or below by reducing the duty to 15 per cent. At the same time, there is a restriction placed on the importation of vehicles that were more than five years old, cars and specialised equipment up to 80 years, the minister said. We want to restrict the intake of old vehicles that do not just cause problems for the consumers but are also problematic for the environment. Thats why this year weve lifted up the 5-year age restriction as long as the motor vehicle is Euro 4 compliant. There are vehicles that are Euro 4 compliant that are more than five years old. There has been a duty reduction for readymade buses as well. The duty was reduced to 10 per cent. This is why many of the bus companies are actually going overseas and sourcing buses directly themselves from China, Malaysia and Indonesia, Mr Sayed-Khaiyum said. This encourages people to use public transportation a lot more. Thereby, it places lesser burden on our roads. It also makes transportation a lot more affordable and available to everybody. Government has also imposed zero rated duty on a number of items ranging from tourist items to bus chassis, tractors and outboard motor engines. All of these are zero rated or reduced duty. However, despite the reduction of duty on these items it does not translate into an equivalent reduction in the retail price. On one hand Government is losing revenue and on the other hand the consumer is also not benefiting from the reduction. Mr Sayed-Khaiyum said a major emphasis was also placed on the improvement of road conditions around the country with an allocation of $422million in the 2013 Budget. The conditions of the roads in Fiji have been a direct result of nearly two decades of neglect and nonexpertise input into the development or maintenance of our roads. The roads need to be resealed on a regular basis. We are playing catch up. There would be less impact and damage in cars with road upgrades, Mr Sayed-Khaiyum highlighted.
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Decree Blocks Effective Minimal Damage To Plantations Opposition: FLP The Political Party Decree 2013 is a parties must register within 28 days
calculated attempt by government to stifle all forms of effective opposition in the lead up to the elections, says Fiji Labour Party leader Mahendra Chaudhry. Chaudhry said the unreasonable time limit set to satisfy the various onerous requirements for the re-registration of current political parties are designed to prevent them from re-registering. "Regardless of these draconian impositions, the Fiji Labour Party will continue to play its part and serve its constituents as it has done since its founding in 1985," he said. "The decree must be denounced as yet another assault on the political and civil rights of our people. The prohibition on trade union officials from taking up office in a political party is to be condemned as a further suppression of the rights of the workers." He said the most punitive requirement of all is the stipulation that existing from Friday 18th January or face being rendered illegal. "The requirement to obtain 5000 signatures from the people in all parts of Fiji within a short period and to pay $5500 as registration fee is to make it patently difficult for existing parties to re-register." He added that FLP has from day one doubted the sincerity of government in moving Fiji towards genuine democracy and the rule of law and recent developments have reinforced their view that government is solely driven by the desire to entrench its power. The Political Party (Registration, Conduct, Funding and Disclosure Declaration) Decree 2013 which comes into effect on Friday is still yet to be released officially although Attorney General Aiyaz SayedKhaiyum discussed its contents in a press conference. FUTURE Forests (Fiji) Limited (FFF) has recorded minimal damage to its plantations in Ra and Nadroga following the wrath of Tropical Cyclone Evan last year. General manager Stephen Clark said most trees in the older plantations were defoliated but there was no damage to stem forms. He said younger plantations experienced some leaf desiccation near the tip but the trees continued to grow. "In one older compartment only, located on a site with high water table, about 1 per cent of trees were blown over but mainly due to poor root structure associated with the wet side." He said 50 damaged trees would be harvested, sawn and converted into added-value finished wood products. "About 15 per cent of young transplants were desiccated by strong winds. Many of the rooted cuttings in the mini propagation units did not survive." The lack of power and water, Mr Clark said, had affected main office activities. He said power and water supply were later restored.
A 47-year-old Asian man has been sentenced to seven years imprisonment by the High Court in Lautoka for raping a 14-year-old girl. According to evidence produced in court the virtual complainant was taken by her sister in the pretext of getting her an employment and forced her to have sex with the accused. The court heard the man was married with
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He said FFF medium-term plans for the year to 2017 were to maintain existing plantations comprising more than 200 hectares (around 500 acres) and generate revenue from the sale of seedlings, forestry consulting and contract planting services. Manufacturing and selling wood products from teak and other available log types to generate further revenue were also included in the plan. According to FFF, teak trees met 5 per cent of global demand and projected internal rate of return of 20 per cent on sawn timber. "We will continue plantation estate expansion by at least 40 hectares (around 100 acres) per annum at base level subject to funds availability and certify FFF plantations in accordance with international standards as being well managed," Mr Clark said. He said the company marked a 5.5 per cent annual growth in global teak prices over the past 30 years with strong potential capital growth returning from a steadily growing and renewable natural resource.
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have to resign (as commander). This is something that the Prime Minister had also made clear previously. The Political Parties (Registration, Conduct, Funding and Disclosure) Decree 2013 was announced by Mr Sayed-Khaiyum on Tuesday. Section 14 (1) (a) of the decree reads that a public officer shall not be eligible to be either a member of a political party, hold any posts in the party, engage in any party activities or indicate their support for any political party. A public officer is defined in the decree as one holding any office in the public service, the Fiji Police Force, Corrections Services, Military or any elected or appointed member of a trade union registered under the Employment Relations Promulgation 2007 or any federation, congress or affiliation of trade unions. This definition of a public officer, however, does not include the positions of President, Prime Minister, a Minister, the Leader of the Opposition or a Member of Parliament. Need for decree Mr Sayed-Khaiyum said the decree also has provisions intended to bring about accountability and transparency amongst political parties. This decree is not singling out any group of people. It is clear that the decree sets out rules pertaining to political parties- their accountability and transparency. This included restricting how political parties are funded. Mr Sayed-Khaiyum said if, for example, a business house donated $500,000 towards a political partys campaigning, and if that party wins, the business house would want special favours. A glimpse of the decree: Expulsion from the party: As per the decree, a party member can only be expelled if the member has infringed the constitution of the political party and after the member has been afforded a fair opportunity to be heard. Mr Sayed-Khaiyum said this was needed to ensure that political parties were democratic in the true sense. To ensure that political parties are transparent, section 16 (3) of the decree states that within 30 days of being registered, the party is to state all sources of funds and other assets to the registrar. The registrar would then publish the
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Prime Minister Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama will resign from his post as Commander of Republic of Fiji Military Forces if he wants to stand in next years general elections. This appears to have been lost on those such as trade unionists who are now criticising the just-announced new rules for political parties. Attorney-General and Minister for Elections Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum confirmed provisions covering military officers and public servants include Commodore Bainimarama Of course the Prime Minister would need to resign, Mr Sayed-Khaiyum said of Commodore Bainimaramas role as commander if he goes into politics. Republic of Fiji Military Forces Land Force Commander and military spokesperson Colonel Mosese Tikoitoga reinforced this. Colonel Tikoitoga said although Commodore Bainimarama had made this clear before, this was conveniently forgotten by those who wanted to criticise him. Colonel Tikoitoga said: This has always been the stance of RFMF and this is not a new announcement. If the Prime Minister wishes to contest the general elections, he will
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given information in media. Furthermore, a political party could be deregistered by the Registrar if it fails to promote free and fair nominations of candidates. Also Section 23 (1) of the decree states that within 30 days from the end of its financial year, all registered political parties are to inform the Registrar the sources of funds and amount of donations given to the party, together with the partys income and expenditure record. As per section 24 of the decree, any person who is an applicant for the registration of the political party and all office holders are to declare their total assets and total income- in Fiji and abroad- to the Registrar within 30 days of close of financial year. All persons nominated by a party for election are to declare all assets, sources of income and any business transaction entered into by them in Fiji and abroad. Code of Conduct Also set out in the decree is the code of conduct for all registered political parties. This sets out that each party should respond to the interests, concerns and needs of Fiji citizens.
THE Ministry of Health will impose a $50,000 fine or 10 years imprisonment on restaurants that sell cheap used cooking oil to the public. Health Minister, Dr Neil Sharma said they were working under schedule 2 of the Food Safety Act 2003 for this new issue that needed to be curbed. "This fine is now in full force and will be imposed on any offender convicted under this offence," Dr Sharma said. The ministry's reaction followed the Consumer Council of Fiji's warning to the public to refrain from buying used cooking oil from market vendors nationwide. Council's chief executive officer, Premila Kumar said they were alerted to bottles of used cooking oil retailing at $2.50 for one 1.25ml bottle at the Suva Market. "It is generally fastfood outlet which uses oil for frying. The council
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EIGHT fishermen from Lautoka are thanking their lucky stars after tourists aboard a boat discovered them drifting near Wayalailai Island in the Yasawa Group. According to Wayalailai Resort staff member Lanieta Ketedromo, four of the fishermen were found by staff members taking tourists to a popular shark feeding site near the island. "They found them at around 9am and they were brought back to the resort. We gave them food and fresh clothes while we made efforts to find the other missing fishermen," said Ms Ketedromo. "After a while, we got another call that two of the missing were resting at a nearby rock just off Wayalailai. We
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interviewed market vendors selling the used oil who revealed their main source was the named fastfood outlet," Ms Kumar said. Dr Sharma said it deteriorated in terms of quality because of rancidity having the disagreeable odour or taste of decomposing oils or fats. "MOH is being vigilant now and will stop any restaurant around the country doing this unethical and unscrupulous business practices. The maximum fine is $50,000," Dr Sharma said. He said this was not a new issue in Fiji and they had been cautioning restaurant owners and workers during their food safety awareness training last year. He said they were now engaging with health inspectors in the 16 rural local authorities, 12 town councils and 2 city councils to make people aware of this. then sent a boat out at around midday to retrieve the two." Ms Ketedromo said the two fishermen then relayed the news that two of their fellow divers had gone to retrieve the missing boat. "They told us their boat had drifted quite a distance from where they were and the two swam after it," she said. According to police spokeswoman Ana Naisoro, the fishing boat Rosi was carrying the men towards Wayalailai. She said the eight men aged between 35 and 52 had encountered problems with the boat before swimming to safety. Ms Naisoro added a police search for the missing fishermen was called off on Tuesday afternoon.
How the countrys two main airports have improved safety through improved navigational capabilities has been outlined. This has been made possible after the upgrading off Nadi and Nausori airports was done by Airports Fiji Limited. The $2.6 million project was contracted to the Korean Airport Corporation and four officials from Airports Fiji Limited had also been given training to up skill their technological knowledge. The successful completion of the project and installation of Doppler VHR Omni-directional range and distance measuring equipment (DVOR/DME) means better communication between airports and aircraft landing at the airports is now possible. Manager telecommunication services and project manager, Moagrava Elaisa, said the equipment installed is according to international standards. The project was to be completed within nine months. However, Mr Elaisa said active co-operation between Korean Airport Corporation staff and Airports Fiji Limited had brought the deadline forward. The project was completed within seven months. This project is important for Fiji as far as navigation of aircraft is concerned, he said. Basically, this system enhances
Fiji Ups A Notch In Air Safety
safety. Safety, because this equipment installed is much less susceptible to terrains, buildings and other factors. The signal from this system will not be affected by these factors and will be clear to the aircraft. Now that urbanisation is becoming a major factor, the new equipment ensures we are well and truly safe airports. Koreans happy Korean ambassador Hae-wook Cheong said Korea was proud to be able to once again provide expertise to Fiji. Being located at the centre of the South Pacific, Fiji has critical interest in securing safety of her air traffic linkages with other continents and neighbouring island countries, he said. It gives me great satisfaction that the Korean consortium could contribute to enhancing navigational capabilities of the Fijian authorities. I hope this DVOR/DME could provide a momentum to broaden and strengthen the bilateral economic cooperation which has been steadily growing in recent years. I also hope successful operation of DVOR/DME equipment in Nadi and Nausori airports could initiate introduction of upgraded air navigation systems in other airports in the region.

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ARIES Momentum gathers at work and changes can set you on a new path. Dont take a major career decision lightly; get some savvy advice before agreeing to anything. With love, dont even think about trying to train a lovemate, its more work than its worth, accept him or her for who they are. There is a lot of good in your life, be thankful. Lucky Numbers: 8, 5, 14, 15, 6, 17. TAURUS Planetary influences send good luck your way. There is a new beginning at work, but dont rely on fate alone, its time to be proactive and make your life happen. When you are super busy, love and romance can be exciting, but dont neglect your responsibilities. You have a chance to broaden your horizons, travel is in the stars. Lucky Numbers: 7, 5, 29, 26, 11, 41. GEMINI If you are not sure what choice to make, before making a commitment, give yourself time to think through the pros and cons. With love, beware of keeping secrets, you could be found out. Double check money exchanges; make sure youre lining your pockets as well as someone elses. Lucky Numbers: 8, 6, 10, 12, 14, 5.
CANCER Changes to your career can occur this year, stand by for excitement. Venus ion your solar seventh House of love can bring sincere people to you. The people you meet now can influence what happens next in your personal life. Lifes an adventure, and you are only limited by your own thoughts. Be prepared to step out of your comfort zone to experience new possibilities. Lucky Numbers: 5, 2, 27, 26, 1 9. LEO Cupid sends love and romantic energy to your heart. Attracting someone wonderful is easy when you know what you want. Life is hectic, make sure you are productive, not just busy running around in circles. Set a routine in place and methodically work through your todo list. Lucky Numbers: 40, 41, 11, 1, 5, 2. VIRGO The key to success is passion! When you find what excites and inspires you, it is a winning formula that can take you all the way to the top. With money, theres more than one way to win financially, think outside the box. It is a positive time to improve your domestic life and make changes at home. Lucky Numbers: 5, 4, 23, 29, 20, 30.
LIBRA A major decision can be life changing; dont rush into anything. With love, show the real you and accept others for who they are without trying to mold and change them. When it concerns money, decide on the best deal for all concerned. If you cant get the facts about something, use your instincts. Lucky Numbers: 8, 17, 6, 12, 25, 29. SCORPIO With last weeks connection between Venus and Neptune, you will want to make sure a love connection is real before you hand over the keys to your heart. An original idea can boost your career and provide the recognition you need to get noticed at the office. It is important to schedule in some of your time to reflect on life and decide on your next steps. Lucky Numbers: 9, 11, 1, 2, 24, 5. SAGITTARIUS Love and money are both in the spotlight! Your finances are on the up, but be sensible, it is easy to overspend. Love discussions can be confronting, particularly if they concern money, but will clear the air. Be upfront and have your say, but speak from your heart so there are no misunderstandings. Lucky Numbers: 1, 2, 4, 14, 3, 31.
CAPRICORN Your dream lover could make a grand entrance into your world, and the wait will be worth it! Sudden changes with your career can put you back on the right track. An unexpected financial boost is a welcomed surprise; its as if divine intervention saves the day. Past issues in the family unit can now be dealt with. Lucky Numbers: 6, 17, 27, 39, 37, 4. AQUARIUS With the assertive energy of planet Mars in your sign, its an excellent time to make career plans. People you meet now can leave a lasting impression. Be realistic about money, your bank account is set to get an increase but dont get disheartened if you have to wait for it to come through. Lucky Numbers: 15, 5, 11, 18, 16, 29. PISCES Your steady climb up the success ladder is progressive. You need to get organized before action planet Mars enters your sign early February so you can make use of a high level of productivity. If you are interested in someone romantically, build a friendship first but you may have to be creative to get their attention. Lucky Numbers: 1, 2, 23 27, 28, 4.
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Ingredients: 4 white fish fillets (steamed and cut into pieces) 2 eggs A large pinch of salt A pinch of red chili powder 2 tbsp corn flour 2 tbsp lemon juice 1 tsp chopped coriander leaves Oil for deep-frying Preparation: Beat the eggs, salt, chili powder, lemon juice and coriander leaves together to make a batter. Add corn flour and mix well to form a smooth batter. Heat oil in a kadhai or deep-frying pan. Dip each fish piece into the batter and fry in batches till golden and crisp all over. Serve the fish pakora hot with your favorite chutney or ketchup.
Aloo Chaat
Ingredients: 3 Potatoes (boiled and peeled) 1 tsp Chaat masala 1 tsp Roasted Cumin Powder 1 tbsp Tamarind Chutney 1/2 tbsp Mint Chutney 1/2 tsp Red Chilli Powder Oil for frying Chopped Coriander Leaves Salt as per taste How to make Aloo Chaat: Chop the boiled potatoes into 3/4 inch cubes Deep-fry the potatoes in oil in a wok till golden brown and well cooked Drain excess oil on a paper Put the fried potatoes in a bowl with cumin powder, red chilli powder, salt, chaat masala and mix thoroughly Add tamarind chutney and mint chutney according to taste and mix properly Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve.
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Dreamliner's Nightmare Run Continues With Emergency Landing

Japan's two main airlines have grounded their Boeing 787 Dreamliners after one was forced to make an emergency landing because of battery problems. All Nippon Airways (ANA) grounded its fleet of 17 Dreamliners after its flight NH 692 from Yamaguchi Ube was forced to land shortly after takeoff. Japan Airlines followed suit, saying it would ground its fleet of seven 787s from January 16 until further notice. This is the latest setback for Boeing and its problem-hit Dreamliner planes. In recent weeks, Dreamliners have suffered issues including fuel leaks, a cracked cockpit window, brake problems and an electrical fire. Battery malfunction On Wednesday, ANA's flight NH 692 left Yamaguchi Ube in western Japan at 08:10 local time (23:10 GMT) and was forced to land at 08:47 at Takamatsu airport. ANA said that there was an error message in the cockpit citing a battery malfunction. It added that all 137 passengers and crew were evacuated once the plane had landed, and that there were fire trucks on the runway. Japan's Ministry of Transport said smoke was seen in the cockpit, but not and US authorities have launched investigations into the manufacturing of the Dreamliner. Last week, the US Federal Aviation Administration started a broad review of the design, manufacturing and assembly of the Dreamliner. On Tuesday, Japanese authorities said they would conduct a probe after two successive fuel leaks on a different 787 operated by Japan Airlines. On 8 January, Japan Airlines reported that a fire broke out on a 787 shortly after it landed in Boston. There have also been reports of brake issues. "It is not abnormal for new aircraft to have some teething problems," said Chris de Lavigne of Frost and Sullivan in Singapore. "There were initial issues with the Airbus A380 as well. Look where it is today; it is flying successfully and everyone seems to be happy with it." However, he added that a lot would depend on the outcome of the two investigations. "If it turns out to be a major issue and requires re-engineering to be done, then you may need to ground some of the planes or even the entire fleet."
in the passenger compartment. The source of the smoke is not known. A strange smell was also confirmed. The BBC's correspondent in Tokyo, Rupert Wingfield-Hayes, said that local television footage showed emergency chutes were deployed from the plane. Paul Lewis, a spokesman for Boeing, told the BBC that the planemaker
was "aware of the diversion of a 787 operated by ANA to Takamatsu in western Japan". He added that Boeing "will be working with our customer and the appropriate regulatory agencies". Closer look Faced with an increasing number of Dreamliner problems, Japanese
Californian Teacher Talks Student Out Of School Shooting

A teacher at a high school in California has been praised by police for averting a serious shooting incident. The teacher and a campus supervisor talked a gunman into putting down his weapon after he had shot and injured one pupil at Taft Union High School. Police said the gunman had enough ammunition to kill many people. The injured student was taken to hospital in an air ambulance and is in a critical condition. The drama started after 09:00 local time when the gunman, also a student, arrived late, armed with a shotgun, at the school in the small town in California's central valley. Students and staff telephoned police, but before officers could arrive, the suspect had shot at two people in a class in the science block. One shot missed its target. The teacher, who had been grazed by a pellet, then intervened. He and another school official who entered the classroom are reported by US media to have warned the suspect that there would be no shooting in his class - at which point the gunman put down his weapon and police officers arrested him. "They talked him into putting that shotgun down. He in fact told the teacher, `I don't want to shoot you,' and named the person that he wanted to shoot," Kern County Sheriff Donny Youngblood said. "The heroics of these two people goes without saying. They could have just as easily... tried to get out of the classroom and left students, and they didn't," he added. " Parents of pupils said the suspect had been suspended last year from the school 120 miles (190km) north of Los Angeles. Deputies from the local sheriff''s office and town officials conducted a search of the school and its grounds to make sure no-one else was involved and all other students were safe. The shooting comes four weeks after a gunman killed 26 pupils and staff at the Sandy Hook Elementary School in Connecticut. That incident has provoked a nationwide debate about gun laws in the US. Vice-President Joe Biden has said his task force on gun control will make its recommendations to President Barack Obama as early as Tuesday. Taft Union High School will be closed for classes on Friday, but will have counsellors on campus to talk to worried students. Former pupils of the school include the distinguished US Air Force pilot, General Gordon Graham, the American football player Russell Letlow and the television actress Jeanne Cooper.
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Prince William And Kate Middleton's Baby Due In July

Kate Middleton is due to give birth to her first baby in July, and her health is improving after a bout of severe morning sickness, palace officials have said. The child of Kate and Prince William will be third in line to the British throne. The 31-year-old Duchess of Cambridge, as she is formally known, spent several days in hospital last month being treated for acute morning sickness. She has since resumed public appearances, and looked healthy at the unveiling of an official portrait last week. The palace said in a statement that "the duchess's condition continues to improve". It said the two "are delighted to confirm they are expecting a baby in July". The announcement by the couple's St James's Palace office lays to rest speculation that the duchess could be having twins. The palace would not comment on whether the baby is a boy or a girl. The British Government is changing centuries-old succession laws to ensure that a royal daughter will have the same claim to the throne as a son. Bookmaker William Hill released odds on the name of the royal baby, with favourites including George, Victoria and Diana, all at 10-1.
Police present six men accused of the gang rape for an appearance at court in Gurdaspur Indian authorities say six men have been where five men are on trial in a case arrested over the rape of a passenger on that has fuelled anger across India over a bus, in a case disturbingly similar to the treatment of women. the gang rape of a New Delhi student Partap Singh Bajwa, a local Congress which sparked nationwide protests. Party politician, blamed the police for The latest victim boarded a bus to not enforcing stringent checks on buses her in-laws' home in the northern operating in the state. state of Punjab last Friday when she "It all happened due to laxity of police was abducted and driven to a district as they never bother to check out the bordering the Sikh holy city of buses moving on national highways Amritsar, local police officer Raj Jeet during night time," Mr Bajwa said. Singh said. Protesters across India have called Five men joined the driver and conductor, for the police to be more vigilant and who had taken her by motorbike to an sensitive to the growing incidence of unknown address, and took turns to sexual assault against women, after rape the victim before dropping her off details emerged of the New Delhi near her in-laws' village on Saturday attack. morning, Mr Singh said. Police and prosecutors have outlined "Six men have been arrested on how the alleged rapists picked up the allegations of having raped a 29-year- student and her male companion in a old woman ... after forcibly taking her school bus which they had taken for a to an unknown location on the night joyride after drinking heavily. of January 11," the policeman said, The bus would have had to cross adding that a seventh suspect was numerous police checkpoints at that being hunted. time of night but at no stage was the "The lady, after being kidnapped, was vehicle pulled over by officers. raped brutally throughout the night by After getting into an argument with the the seven accused. woman's male companion, the group "After raping the victim throughout allegedly beat him up and raped the the night, one of the accused dropped victim in the back of the bus while her near her in-laws' house the next driving around New Delhi for some 45 morning where she narrated the whole minutes. incident to her two sisters-in-law." They also assaulted the woman with He said the extent of her injuries had a metal bar, leaving her with severe yet to be established. intestinal injuries, before hurling her The attack is disturbingly similar to the out of the vehicle. December 16 gang rape and murder of She died in a Singapore hospital 13 a 23-year-old student in New Delhi, days after the attack.
There has been an outcry on social media in Indonesia after a supreme court justice candidate joked about rape victims. While being interviewed by politicians for the position of supreme court judge, Mohammad Daming Sanusi was asked if the death penalty should be given for rape. Mr Daming said it should not be, because rape victims enjoy it just as much as the perpetrator.
Outcry Over Would-Be Judge's Rape Comments
He has since given a teary apology and says it was a joke, but pages on Twitter and Facebook have been covered in angry comments about how rape is no joke. At least four political parties on the parliamentary commission interviewing Mr Daming for the position say they will not support his appointment. The government newswire, Antara, says Indonesia's legal aid service also demanded he not get the job.
A shipment of 18 human heads stopped by customs officials at O'Hare International Airport was sent here from Rome to be cremated after being used in medical research, officials said Tuesday. Customs held up the shipment in late December because accompanying paperwork was incomplete, according to Mary Paleologos, a spokeswoman for the Cook County medical examiner's office. Other officials said it was not clear where the shipment was to be delivered. After news of the shipment broke Tuesday, a company in Schiller Park, Ill., came forward with what appears to be proper paperwork to accept the shipment, she said. The heads had been embalmed and were packaged in three blue coolers shipped from Rome on a Lufthansa Airlines flight about a week before Christmas, said Tony Brucci, chief of investigations for the Cook County medical examiner's office. The items were tagged as human specimens, officials said. The containers holding the specimens arrived as a regular cargo shipment, according to Paleologos. The embalmed heads are anatomical specimens used for research and were properly preserved, wrapped and labelled when they arrived at the
Customs Seizes 18 Human Heads At Airport
airport from a medical research facility in Rome, she said in a statement. The three sealed containers holding the specimens arrived as a regular cargo shipment, Paleologos said. The heads were detected when the containers were routinely X-rayed as they passed through U.S. Customs. Customs officials at O'Hare held up the shipment because the final destination was not clearly indicated on the accompanying paperwork, Brucci said. The coolers were X-rayed and customs officials saw 18 human heads inside, Brucci said. They were delivered to the medical examiner's office Monday so they could be properly stored while officials investigated the shipment. One of the coolers was opened for a preliminary inspection, Brucci said. Photographs and X-rays will be taken of the specimens before they are released, according to Paleologos and Brucci. Brucci said that when the office was first notified of the shipment, his first thought was, Oh, boy. Here we go. But officials said the heads appear to be human specimens for research and that is how they have been logged by the office. Due to privacy laws, U.S. Customs and Border Protection is prohibited from discussing specific cases, said spokeswoman Cherise Miles.
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India PM Manmohan Singh Warns Pakistan On Kashmir
Indian PM Manmohan Singh issued strong words on Pakistan Indian PM Manmohan Singh has said side have commented on the talks. it "cannot be business as usual" with Both countries have also summoned Pakistan after deadly exchanges along each other's envoys to protest about the the disputed Kashmir border last week. killings of the soldiers. He said the deaths of two Indian The Indian army chief, Gen Bikram soldiers - one of whom India says was Singh, on Monday accused Pakistan of beheaded - were "unacceptable". planning the attacks that killed the two His remarks follow the Indian Indian soldiers. army chief's call form troops to He said the January 8th attack was "pre"aggressively" respond to firing from meditated, pre-planned activity" and Pakistani troops. urged Indian troops to be "aggressive Both countries claim Kashmir and and offensive in the face of provocation have fought two wars over it. and fire" from Pakistan. Two Pakistani soldiers were also killed Despite Indian accusations that last week. Pakistan is in breach of ceasefire The violence has plunged the accords, two Indian newspapers have neighbours into the worst crisis in suggested the reverse may be true. relations since the Mumbai attacks of The reports last week said Indian 2008, which were blamed on militants commanders might have precipitated based in Pakistan. Both sides deny the clashes by ordering new observation provoking last week's clashes. posts on the LoC after a 70-year-old Claimed by both countries, Kashmir woman crossed it unhindered last year. has been a flashpoint for over 60 The Indian army denied any provocative years. Exchanges in the disputed area actions but said there had been "routine are not uncommon but rarely result in maintenance of fortifications". fatalities. The border clash has come as a 'Barbaric act' major setback to ties between the two The prime minister made his remarks neighbours, with the prime minister in the capital, Delhi, to mark Army saying Pakistan was living in denial, says Day. the BBC's Sanjoy Majumder in Delhi. "After this barbaric act, there cannot be In a related development, eight business as usual with Pakistan. What Pakistani hockey players who were due happened at LoC is unacceptable," he to take part in a tournament in India said, referring to the Line of Control, are being sent back, our correspondent which divides Kashmir. adds. "I hope Pakistan realises this. I hope India suspended a peace process with Pakistan will bring the perpetrators to Pakistan following attacks by Pakistanbook." based militants in Mumbai in 2008. India was set to begin a landmark visa- Negotiations resumed in February last on-arrival deal for Pakistani senior year. citizens at the Wagah crossing, but this Thousands of people have been killed has been put on hold. in Indian-administered Kashmir since Officials from both countries held an armed revolt against Indian rule a meeting at the border on Monday erupted in 1989. There has been a aimed at reducing tensions. Neither ceasefire in Kashmir since late 2003.
Hundreds of thousands of pilgrims led by naked ash-covered holy men streamed into the sacred river Ganges for the start of the world's biggest religious festival. The Kumbh Mela, in the Indian town of Allahabad, will see up to 100 million Hindus gather over the next 55 days to take a ritual bath in the holy waters, believed to cleanse sins and bestow blessings. Before daybreak hundreds of gurus, some brandishing swords and tridents, ran into the swirling and freezing waters for the first bath, signaling the start of events. Assorted dreadlocked holy men, seers and self-proclaimed saints from all over the country assembled for the colourful and chaotic spectacle that offers a rare glimpse of the dizzying range of Indian spiritualism. "I am ecstatic. When I enter the Ganges I feel so happy, it's a feeling I can't explain," said Mokshanand, a heavily bearded guru who emerged from the water in a small pair of saffroncoloured underpants. For most ordinary Indians, the Kumbh Mela is a religious holiday enjoyed in an almost carnival atmosphere, where prayers and blessings are offered and sought alongside family or friends camping together at the vast festival site. The hardships of being squeezed in vast crowds, enduring endless whistling and barked orders from thousands of policemen and even catching a cold in
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the chilly January weather are seen as a price worth paying for a dip. "You feel somewhat connected to somebody who is there above, and that's what it's all about," said Mayank Pandey, a 35-year-old computer science professor. The Kumbh Mela takes place every 12 years in Allahabad in north India's Uttar Pradesh state, with smaller but similar events every three years in other locations around India. It has its origins in Hindu mythology, which tells how a few drops of the nectar of immortality fell on the four places that host the festival - Allahabad, Nasik, Ujjain and Haridwar. For men like Ram Krishna Verma, a 42-year-old farmer from the state of Chattisgarh who has travelled 700 kilometers, it is a time of solemn duty as he has come to scatter the ashes of his late mother. "She died two months ago. This is the final resting place." Mr Verma said. The "Mother Ganges" is worshipped as a god and is seen as both the giver and taker of life - most devotees dunk their heads under the water, while some drink it and others bottle it and take it home as gifts. Police expect 250,000 people on the first day and organizers are estimating at total of 100 million people to attend the festival. They have set up 35,000 toilets, 14 medical centers, 22,000 street lights, 150 kilometers of temporary roads, 18 bridges and new sewerage facilities.
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Baby Born Into Immigration Limbo

A baby born on Tuesday night will remain in Sydney's immigration complex indefinitely, in spite of him being an Australian citizen and his mother having been deemed a genuine refugee. The child was named Paartheepan, which means "lighting of the world" in his parents' Tamil language. The baby's mother, Ranjini, is the highest profile member of a group of 50 refugees who are being held in detention because they failed secret Australian Security Intelligence Organisation (ASIO) assessments. None of the group has been given a reason for their imprisonment, which continues in spite of a successful High Court challenge to their status. Ranjini, who has two other children with her at the Villawood detention centre, gave birth at a Sydney hospital on Tuesday night. She has decided to keep her baby with her even though he is allowed to leave. The baby's father, who married Ranjini while she was still living in the community in Melbourne's north, will only be allowed visits under the regular immigration department regime. He is not allowed to spend the night with them. Late last year the Federal Government appointed retired Federal Court judge Margaret Stone as an independent reviewer of adverse security assessments such as Ranjini's. A letter from Ms Stone, dated December 4 and obtained by the reporter, asks refugees who have failed their ASIO assessments to apply for a review by
early this month. Ms Stone has declined to answer questions from the reporter. It is not known how long the assessments will take. 'Over the moon' Ranjini's lawyer, Refugee and Immigration Legal Centre executive director David Manne, says the family is "over the moon" at the birth of the little boy. But he says the family should be allowed out of detention. "It's completely unnecessary and inhumane to lock up a mother and her newborn baby in these circumstances,"
he said. "It's a matter of basic decency, basic humanity and common sense that the Government should exercise the discretion that it has to release her into the community with her husband, with the father of the newborn baby. "Our country can surely do better than it's doing at the moment on this case." Mr Manne described the new review process as "a step forward" but added it was also inadequate. The solution [the Government has] come up with is inadequate because it doesn't provide any guarantee or assurance under this review process that if it's found
ASIO's assessments were defective, it doesn't provide any guarantee under law that those assessments will be overturned," he said. "Ultimately, ASIO retains the final say, so this process will exist outside of the reach of the law. "Thus far, the Government has maintained that all of these people should remain in indefinitely incarcerated on the basis of assessments by ASIO that these people pose a risk. "[They are] assessments which continue to involve not telling people the case against them and at the same time are not providing any proper legal process by which they can be told the case against them and be able to challenge it with proper independent scrutiny of those assessments. "[These] ultimately have led to genuine refugees being indefinitely incarcerated for long periods which will cause them huge damage, and at the same time in a situation which blocks them from getting a protection visa and their freedom." Anthony Bieniak, a refugee advocate who runs a Letters For Ranjini website in support of the family, says the baby's father is particularly excited about the birth because it is his first child. "I hope this will be a trigger that Australians need to tell their government that this is no way to treat any person, let alone an innocent child," Mr Bieniak said. The Department of Immigration and Citizenship has a policy of not commenting on individual refugee cases.
US Gun Debate: Obama Unveils Gun Control Proposals

research by a federal agency The most far-reaching of the proposals require congressional approval, and White House aides acknowledged they would face stiff opposition. "There's no question that this is an area where it's always a tough battle," a senior administration official said, adding that previous gun control measures, such as the since-expired 1994 assault weapons ban, had also faced stiff opposition. "But the American people are overwhelmingly supportive of these steps and the nation's conscience was seared by the events of the past month." The new proposals are the result of meetings between a task force led by Vice-President Joe Biden and groups from across the political spectrum, White House aides said. Mr Biden met gun control and firearms rights advocates, entertainment and video game industry figures, parents of shooting victims and law enforcement officials. The task force also consulted the nation's top gun lobby, the National Rifle Association (NRA), which has repeatedly vowed to fight any attempts to limit access to guns or ammunition. In the days after the Newtown shooting, the NRA proposed stationing armed guards in every school in America. The group says it has signed up more than 100,000 members since the massacre. 'Repugnant and cowardly' On Wednesday, the NRA released a web advert attacking the president as "an elitist hypocrite" because his daughters are protected by armed guards at their school in Washington DC. But the ad accused him of opposing armed guards in every school and favours "gun-free" school zones. The White House condemned the ad as "repugnant and cowardly". On Wednesday, Mr Obama proposed freeing up law enforcement funds for schools to hire 1,000 new armed police, school psychologists, social workers or other staff trained to prevent violence. On Tuesday, New York state comfortably passed the first gun control law since December's school shooting in Newtown. Supporters said the state's firearms restrictions were now the tightest in the nation. Those measures include a wider ban on assault weapons, a law limiting highcapacity ammunition magazines, and provisions to keep guns from mentally ill people who make threats. Some gun owners will also have to register them with authorities.
President Barack Obama has unveiled sweeping gun control proposals, setting the stage for a showdown with firearms rights advocates. Mr Obama is calling for a ban on assault weapons and high-capacity magazines as well as universal background checks on gun buyers. The White House also unveiled 23 steps he could take unilaterally. Obama aides said earlier the nation's conscience had been seared by last month's school massacre in Connecticut. The Democratic president unveiled the new proposals at the White House on Wednesday morning, flanked by children who wrote him letters after the Newtown
shooting. 'Tough battle' White House officials trailed the wideranging proposals earlier in a conference call, including: A ban on "military-style" assault weapons such as those used in several recent mass shootings Background checks on all gun sales; currently private sales and some sales at gun shows are exempt Limiting ammunition magazines to 10 rounds A ban on possession and sale of armour-piercing bullets New gun-trafficking laws An end to the ban on gun-violence
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An application is considered routine if: we receive all the necessary documents and the correct fees; you meet the residence requirements; you are not subject to any immigration, security or criminal prohibitions; you meet the language requirements for citizenship; you pass the knowledge-of-Canada test (citizenship test); you do not need a hearing with a citizenship judge; and you are not asked to provide additional documents such as fingerprints, a residence questionnaire or documents proving residence in Canada. Top questions If I apply today, will the processing times show how long it will take to finalize my application? No. The processing times only show the time it took visa offices to approve or refuse 80 percent of applications during a specified period in the past. They may not accurately predict future processing times. Why are there differences in processing times among regions and offices? Visa offices face different challenges operating in different countries and regions, and even in different offices within the same region. Various factors can affect the time it takes to process applications, including: the number of applications received; the resources at an office; the length of time an applicant takes to respond to requests for information; the need for medical and security screening; and differences in mail service. What happens after I send in my application? Once you have sent your application, the steps to process it vary depending on the program for which you applied. However, here are the main steps: Immigration Application Processing Screening of the Application Once your application is determined eligible your application will be assessed by a CIC officer. An application may be returned or refused if you are ineligible to apply; the application is incomplete; or the answer to a question is not detailed enough. To avoid your application being returned, please refer to How do I fill out an application?. Medical Exam If a medical exam is necessary, CIC will send you instructions on doing the medical examination. Security Screening If you have a criminal record you may not be allowed to enter Canada. People who pose a risk to Canadas security are not allowed to come to Canada either. As part of the application process to come to Canada, CIC checks to ensure that applicants do not pose a risk to the safety and security of Canadians. You can expect CIC to ask you to provide a police certificate. Selection Interview or Waiver Decision If an interview is necessary, CIC will contact you with an interview date. If an interview is not necessary, the application moves to the next step. Decision If CIC approves your application, it will issue the immigration document for which you applied. If your application is refused you will be sent a decision letter indicating the reason for the refusal either by mail or e-mail. There are several ways to track the progress of your application. It depends on what type of application you have sent. See How can I check the status of my application? for details. Citizenship Application Processing for Grant Continued Next Week
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Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism Minister Jason Kenney has completed a productive visit to India, part of a three-country trip that also included Sri Lanka and Turkey. Minister Kenneys six-day visit to India saw him travel through five of the countrys regions. This official visit to India was a great opportunity to promote Canada internationally, Minister Kenney stated. Our two Commonwealth democracies share a deep and growing bond as many Indians come to visit friends and relatives or study in Canada, while others come to Canada to start new lives, through our new fast and flexible immigration programs. Minister Kenney first traveled to Cochin, Kerala, to attend the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBDs), a large gathering of Indias overseas diaspora at which he spoke on Canadas model of pluralism, and the success of the more than one million Canadians of Indian origin. He was joined by Member of Parliament Joe Daniel and Senator Asha Seth. During his time in Cochin, Minister Kenney met with Shri Vayalar Ravi, Indias Minister of Overseas Indian Affairs, who he encouraged to move forward with legislation to regulate the conduct of immigration agents and recruiters to better protect from exploitation Indians seeking to visit or immigrate to Canada. He also met with External Affairs Minister Shri Salman Khurshid and Minister of State for External Affairs Preneet Kaur, to discuss matters of mutual interest as Canada and India continue to strengthen human and commercial ties. He spoke with Kerala Chief Minister Oomen Chandy about the contribution of Canadas growing Malayali community, and commercial opportunities between Canada and the state. Minister Kenney also met with His Eminence George Cardinal Alencherry, together with some 40 Bishops of the Syro-Malabar Church on historic Mount St. Thomas to discuss
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the state of minority communities in Indias diverse society. Minister Kenney then became the first Canadian Minister ever to make an official visit to the State of Goa, when he met with Chief Minister Shri Manohar Parrikar regarding the success of Canadas large Goan community, and commercial opportunities such as Canadian energy exports. He also met with Archbishop Most Rev. Filipe Neri Ferro, Archbishop of Goa and Daman. The Minister continued on to Delhi, where he met with Indian Home Affairs Minister Shri Sushil Kumar Sambhajirao to discuss joint efforts to combat immigration fraud. He also met with leading Indian business and political leaders at a reception to discuss growing opportunities for bilateral trade and investment. Minister Kenney met with officials at Canadas High Commission in New Delhi, Citizenship and Immigration Canadas (CIC) largest overseas office, to review operations and thank staff for processing record numbers of visas for Indian nationals visiting Canada. While in New Delhi, the Minister presented flowers at the historic Shri Lakshmi Narayan Temple in memory of Jyoti Singh Pandey, the victim of a recent brutal gang rape.
Minister Kenney then traveled to Amritsar, Punjab, where he announced that in 2012, CICs Chandigarh office issued a record number of Temporary Resident Visas to Punjabi visitors to Canada in 2012, 17,608, nearly three times the number issued in 2005. This is thanks in part to greater cooperation with Punjab State officials in combating illicit activities by unethical immigration agents. He also met with Punjab State Minister Bikram Majithia to discuss efforts to combat immigration fraud, and implementation of Punjab's new Anti-Human Smuggling Act. While in Amritsar, Minister Kenney visited the Harmandir Sahib, Sikhisms Golden Temple, where he was accompanied by Minister of State Tim Uppal and Member of Parliament Parm Gill. I was deeply honoured to visit the Golden Temple for a second time, and to witness the quiet beauty of this place of prayer and devotion that is the spiritual home of hundreds of thousands of Canadian Sikhs, Minister Kenney said. Other holy sites the Minister visited while in India included the Paradesi Synagogue in Cochin, the oldest active synagogue in the Commonwealth; the Basilica of Bom Jesus in Old Goa, which holds the relics of St. Francis
Xavier; and the BAPS Swaminarayan Akshardham Mahdhir Temple in Gandhinagar, Gujarat. All of these sacred places reminded me of the stunning diversity of India, and that it is a land of great faith. The Minister completed his visit in Gandhinagar, Gujarat to attend the Vibrant Gujarat 2013 Summit, where he was joined by Members of Parliament Patrick Brown and Devinder Shory. Minister Kenney gave the keynote address at the inaugural Canada-Gujarat Business and Trade Opportunities seminar, promoting investment in Canada, and spoke at the closing plenary of the conference attended by more than 50,000 delegates from 120 countries saying that just as Gujarat has the strongest economy in India, Canada has the strongest economy in the G-7. Working together, the potential to support each others prosperity is boundless. Minister Kenney met with Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi, who expressed appreciation for Canada having the largest overseas delegation at Vibrant Gujarat, and expressed keen interest in the prospect of importing Canadian energy products and other commodities. Prime Minister Harpers historic six-day visit to India last November underscored the enormous progress that we have made in Canada-India relations. The finalization of the CanadaIndia Nuclear Cooperation Agreement and Social Security Agreement, the progress being made on the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement and Foreign Investment Protection and Promotion Agreement, Canada's expanded diplomatic and trade promotion presence all help to explain 23% growth in bilateral trade in just one year, said Minister Kenney. I was pleased to contribute to this momentum, particularly through the human and cultural bridge between Canada and India made possible through CIC's visitor and immigration programs.
Computer Scam That Locks Screens Prompts Warning

A computer scam that uses malware to freeze your screen and then demands a $100 ransom to unlock it has prompted Vancouver police to issue a warning. The scam is a variation of an online extortion that involves ransom ware. Even if the fee is paid by a credit card, the scammers rarely unlock the computer, police said in a news release Tuesday. A virus of the same type has recently hijacked hundreds of computers in B.C.'s Okanagan region. The malware often has an officiallooking reference to police and cybercrime, but it's all part of the scam, the release said. "The locking of these computers has no connection with the Vancouver Police Department, RCMP or other Metro Vancouver police agencies." The release noted that a computer can become infected by malware simply by visiting a website or clicking on a link in an email. Police said if you are a victim of the scam and you have not paid a fee, the scam can be reported to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre at 1-888-495-8501, or by e-mail info@antifraudcentre.ca. If you have paid a fee and live in Vancouver, you can report the scam to the Vancouver police at 604-7173321, the release said. Outside of Vancouver, victims are advised to make a report to their local police. Police advised computer users to take basic steps to protect themselves: Have a proper firewall installed on your computer. Have an up-to-date antivirus program loaded onto your computer. Dont open anything from an unknown, or untrusted, online source. Police also advise that if your computer is infected with ransom ware, an online search should show reputable sites with the steps to remove the virus. But it might be necessary to have the machine professionally serviced.
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Boyfriend in custody after Canadian woman studying abroad killed in Bangladesh

The young couple went for a walk along the train tracks in Dhaka, that much is clear, but how and why 20-year-old Jerin Mir ended up dead remains a mystery. The Scarborough woman was killed last Saturday in Bangladesh, where she had been studying medicine for the past two years. A man who authorities and friends have identified as Mirs boyfriend is being held by police in Bangladesh after her family accused him in her death. Mohiuddin Sharan has been in custody since last Sunday, but as of Tuesday had not been charged. Under the countrys legal system, authorities can arrest an alleged offender when a citizen files a murder case. It is then up to the courts to decide whether the accused will be held during an investigation. A judge in the capital city of Dhaka approved a three-day detainment for Sharan on Monday after Mirs family filed a case. The accusations against the young womans boyfriend come as protests continue in India over the status of women in the country, sparked by the gang-rape and murder of a 23-year-old student on a bus in December. Though early news reports out of Bangladesh said Mir was hit by a train, the womans family members say they believe she died of severe head injuries after being slammed against the side of a slow-moving locomotive, but was According to family members, Mir, who was born Munjerin Arabin Jerin Mir but goes by the shorter Jerin Mir, visited an aunt last Saturday afternoon and left the relatives home at about 4:30 p.m. Soon after, she and Sharan went for a walk near a rail station behind the Radisson hotel in Dhaka. Sometime around 8 p.m., Sharan rushed into a local hospital, carrying Mir in his arms. Family members said she was bleeding from the head and died soon after. According to multiple news reports, Sharan later told journalists in Bangladesh that Mir had been hit by a train. Authorities were not able to confirm this. Mir was born in Toronto and studied at Lester B. Pearson Collegiate Institute. She was in her second year of medical studies and hoped to become a family doctor. Friends said Mir had been uneasy about going back to Bangladesh to continue her studies this past fall. Kaikobad Mir flew to Bangladesh with his wife earlier this week and buried his first-born child Tuesday in the village he grew up in. He said thousands came to the funeral to support his family. Mir and his wife have been pleading for Canadian authorities to get involved in the investigation. The father sobbed on the phone as he described the pain of losing a child. Nothing in the whole world is going to bring my daughter back, he said. But I want justice for her.
Jerin Mir's parents have been pleading for Canadian authorities to get involved in the investigation Bangladesh, the boyfriend is identified not actually hit by it. Her parents, who grew up in Bangladesh as Kazi Mohiuddin Sharan and Kazi and moved to Canada before their three Mohiuddin Sharon. children were born, are awaiting the results In an email to a friend in Canada, of an autopsy they hope will provide more Mir said she began hanging out with Sharan and the next thing (I) knew he details on the cause of her death. According to family and friends, Mir was introducing me as his girl to his met Sharan in Bangladesh through a friends. She described her boyfriend as friend from the Medical College for charming, sweet, romantic and hilarious. Women in Uttara, a suburb of Dhaka, He could also be a little insecure, where she was pursuing her dream protective and a bit aggressive. His of becoming a doctor. Mir and her smoking bothered her, but she let it go. boyfriend made their romance official Mir also said he was Bengali from on Facebook last September, declaring UK, had recently finished studies in the United Kingdom and was now living themselves in a relationship. In some news reports from with his parents back in Bangladesh.
Surrey Residents Safe In Midst Of Shootings: RCMP

Surrey Mounties are telling residents to have no fear after a recent spate of shootings that left four people dead in two days. Chief Superintendent Bill Fordy said people in Surrey may be feeling unnerved in the aftermath of the murders, but asserted that the majority of residents are safe because they have no involvement with criminal activity. This is not television, Fordy said in a news release. The harsh reality is being played out here and now and is testament to the fact that the life expectancy of anyone involved in criminal gangs is very short. The statement came hours after a Surrey man died in what RCMP believe was a gang-related shooting Tuesday. Manjinder Manny Hairan, 29, was killed in what appears to be a targeted homicide, Integrated Homicide Investigation Team spokeswoman Sgt. Jennifer Pound said in a news release. Hairan was found suffering from gunshot wounds and lying on a small grassy pathway near 127th Street and 112B Avenue at around 2 a.m. Tuesday, Pound said. Police pronounced him dead on the scene. Investigators later received information that a second male was injured and taken to hospital, but are not releasing his identity. IHIT is working with Surrey RCMP to determine what happened, Pound said. Hairans murder came after three people died in two separate shootings in Surrey on Sunday. Police said Edward McGiveron and Geordie Carlow, both 33, were gunned down in an underground parkade. Though both men were known to police the homicide did not appear to be gang related, Pound said. Hours earlier, Manjot Dhillon, 27, was killed in what police called a targeted shooting. Court documents show Dhillon had several previous convictions for drug possession and trafficking. Anyone with information on any of the shootings is asked to call IHIT at 1-877551-4448 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-2228477 if they wish to remain anonymous.
Cross-border shoppers are being warned not to try returning American bottles and pop cans for cash at B.C. depots. Malcolm Harvey with Encorp Pacific the non-profit tasked with recycling pop cans, beer bottles and juice boxes says any depot will recycle containers from south of the border, but wont hand out a deposit refund. "Containers, pop cans and the like that are purchased outside of British Columbia have not been part of the deposit system in B.C., he said. When people have purchased them they have not paid a deposit, so when
U.S. Cans, Bottles Can't Be Returned For Cash In B.C.
they return them, they do not get a deposit back." Harvey says depots in communities that straddle the U.S. border like Surrey, Delta and White Rock can feel the impact. "Its not a revenue stream for the depot so they'd prefer not to deal with them at all, he said. They themselves are trying to get people to pull those containers out before they bring them in. Harvey notes American containers are easy to spot aside from the missing French labeling, they are often shaped slightly differently.
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Toronto Doctor Sex Assault Trial: Patients Abused During Surgery, Judge Told
A North York General Hospital anesthesiologist sexually assaulted at least 21 partially conscious female patients while surgical teams operated on them just centimetres away, a prosecutor says. Blocked from view by a sterile sheet, Dr. George Doodnaught abused their upper bodies while unsuspecting nurses and surgeons worked on their lower bodies, David Wright told a judge Monday. Four women separately complained over several years, but the hospital did not tell police, the prosecutor said in his opening statement. Doodnaught, 64, pleaded not guilty Monday to 21 counts of sexual assault relating to 21 women, age 25 to 75, between 2006 and 2010. The judgealone trial is expected to last more than two months. The married father of five had worked at the hospital at Leslie St. and Sheppard Ave. E. since 1981. He is not currently practising, but is still permitted to do so with male patients only. Many victims complained straightaway to friends and family, who sometimes assumed they had been experiencing hallucinations from the sedatives, Wright said in his opening statement to Ontario Superior Court Justice David McCombs. Doodnaught was able to commit his assaults virtually hidden behind a 1-by-1.5-metre blue drape that divides sterile from non-sterile portions of the operating room, the judge was told. The drugs he administered put the women in a state of conscious sedation a twilight state between consciousness and unconsciousness. George Doodnaught. No charges were laid, Wright said. In January 2010, a 62-year-old woman complained to her surgeon, Dr. Robert Brock, after Doodnaught massaged her breasts and kissed her lips like a lover, Wright said. Brock confirmed to the police that he received the complaint but took no action, Wright said. Following two complaints, Dr. Steven Brown told Doodnaught not to use Ketamine, a sedative sometimes associated with hallucinations, court heard. The prosecutor said Doodnaught told a hospital worker: I dont know why these patients are accusing me of this. It must be the drugs. This damn Ketamine. A 40-year-old mother of twins came in February 2010 for a hysterectomy. During the operation, she realized Doodnaughts hands were under her gown, fondling her bare breasts. He French kissed her and put his penis into her mouth, moving it slowly, rhythmically. She reported the assault, causing the police and hospital to investigate the fifth complaint since 2006 and Doodnaught was charged, Wright said. After the charges were made public, other women came forward with similar stories, some also describing forced masturbation and fellatio. North York General spokesman Marcelo Gomez-Wiuckstern would not comment in detail about the case because it is before the courts. But he maintained the hospital fully cooperated with authorities once made aware of the complaints.
North York General anesthesiologist George Doodnaught makes his way into court where his case began Monday. He is accused of sexually assaulting more than 20 female patients while they were undergoing surgery. He also gave them spinal painkillers, heard. which numbed portions of their bodies. Despite further complaints against The women were vulnerable and George Doodnaught, the hospital virtually incapable of moving, didnt open his file until March 22, while undergoing such procedures 2010 more than two weeks after he as hysterectomies and knee and hip was arrested on three counts of sexual assault, Wright said. replacements, Wright said. In February 2006, a 55-year-old woman In December, 2008, a 48-year-old complained Doodnaught pinched her woman complained after she woke nipples and caressed her breasts under up being kissed, court heard. She her hospital gown, while surgeons performed oral sex on the doctor and he fondled her breasts, saying he worked on a knee replacement. Dr. Derek Shilletto, the hospitals acting would later give her a good f---, the head of anesthesiology, promised the prosecutor said. complaint would be put on Doodnaughts In January 2009, she contacted police, personnel file and he would be closely who launched an investigation. No member of the hospital told the scrutinized, Wright said. Shilletto warned Doodnaught to be police there had been two previous very careful in his approach, court complaints of sexual assault against
NDP says Premier Clark is in damage control mode, following controversial decision B.C. Premier Christy Clark says she wants Auditor General John Doyle to stay on for two more years, potentially reversing a controversial decision by a Liberal-dominated legislative committee not to renew his current six-year term. Clark says she will ask the Liberal members of the auditor general's selection committee to ask Doyle to stay on. "It's my hope and I have communicated this to the B.C. Liberal members on the committee that they will extend an The fare cards are to provide travel data, and personal information is not connected to the card TransLink Compass Cards come into effect soon, and a privacy group says it is concerned over how the pass can track the trips you take. Compass Cards are reloadable, electronic fare card that works everywhere on transit in Metro Vancouver.
Premier Wants B.C. Auditor General To Stay 2 More Years

offer to Mr. Doyle to stay on two more years in his term." Clark also said she wants to improve the way auditors general are appointed with new legislation that will be introduced in February, extending the term to eight years, but with no possibility of a second term in the future. Doyle was a sharp critic of the government during his six-year term, but Clark said it was natural that some tension exists between the auditor general and the government. The premier said she was making the move because she did not want it to So why would this information be needed in the first place? Derek Zabel with TransLink says one function would be to track passenger travel to find out what the busiest stations are for example. He says your personal information would not be connected to this card though. Well have two separate un-linked databases in a secure back-end of the appear that politics was interfering with Doyle's position so close to an election. "The people of British Columbia need to have confidence that the right person is being selected for the right reasons, and that that process stands untainted by political agendas. And that doesn't just have to be true, it has to be seen to be true," said Clark. Not yet reappointed The NDP's Caucus chair, Shane Simpson says, despite Clark's claims, this is all about politics. "It does seem like it's a damage control issue in many ways, of her trying to system. One database will have all the trip origins and destinations so that we can put the right service capacity to where it will serve the region most effectively. But Josh Paterson with the BC Civil Liberties Association says tracking user habits could still be an issue. It is therefore possible to create a picture of any particular user, where you could expect them to be at certain times of
Privacy Group Concerned About Translink Compass Cards
clean up a mess that they created by not re-appointing Mr. Doyle at the outset." The Special Committee to Appoint an Auditor General met on Wednesday after the premier spoke, but the chair, Liberal MLA Eric Foster, said no decision has been made yet on Doyle's reappointment. When contacted by CBC News, AG John Doyle said he could not comment on the issued because nobody has asked him to stay on yet. The committee is made up of three Liberal and two NDP MLAs. Chair Eric Foster's office renovation was recently the subject of an investigation by Doyle. the day, and that could be used in the wrong way. So I dont know exactly the technicalities of what they are going to be doing with these databases, but obviously it is going to be possible to link these two sets together, adds Paterson. But there is a way to remain anonymous by using an unregistered card.
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Being A Grandparent
The 6 Things You Should Never Say
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1. I have the perfect name for the baby! You may have strong feelings about your expected grandchild's name, but don't demand that the parents follow your request; it's bound to result in conflict. However, if you have a compelling reason for suggesting a name, such as a family tradition, or honoring a relative who was important to you, there are ways to bring it up non-confrontationally. 2. You're doing it wrong! Variations on this theme include: "That's not how I used to do it!" and "You really shouldn't do that!" The "it" or "that" can be anything from giving a newborn a bath to washing a toddler's clothes to disciplining a preschooler. Remember, your adult children still think of you as Mom or Dad, and your disapproval is perceived as criticism, just as it was when they were kids. 3. You have to spend the holidays here! Putting a guilt trip on your kids and their spouses is never a good idea, especially around the holidays. They are probably feeling enough stress about where to spend Thanksgiving, Christmas, or other holidays for a number of reasons, including the cost; the difficulty of traveling with young children; which spouse's "turn" it is to see family; and the urge to plan a getaway of their own. 4. You're going to let them eat THAT? Your children have put some serious thought into how to feed their kids, and your criticizing their decisions may invite a knee-jerk, hostile response. Put yourself in their shoes and think about how you would have reacted if your parents had criticized how you fed your kids when they were growing up. Instead of making your adult children second-guess themselves, serve your grandkids the foods you think are best for them when they come visit. They may just turn out to like them and ask their parents to offer them the same dishes. 5. What do you mean, 'No baptism'?
A religious rite of passage like a baptism can be a beautiful way to uphold a tradition and welcome a baby into the world if the parents choose to do it. But only your grandchildren's parents can determine the child's religious upbringing, and if you want to avoid uncomfortable clashes that could lead to your being locked out of holiday celebrations in the years ahead, you must respect their decisions. 6. Don't be so uptight!
The best part of being a grandparent is that you get to break the rules. When you watch the kids, you can let them eat junk food, stay up late, watch TV, and generally do whatever makes them happy. Could you imagine taking this attitude all the time if they were your own kids? Neither can their parents. Let them set the rules for everyday life.
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Your Health
Continued From Last Week Low blood pressure in healthy subjects without symptoms or organ damage needs no treatment. However, all patients with symptoms possibly due to low blood pressure should be evaluated by a doctor. (Patients who have had a major drop in blood pressure from their usual levels even without the development of symptoms also should be evaluated.) The doctor needs to identify the cause of the low blood pressure; remedies will depend on the cause. For example, if a medication is causing the low blood pressure, the dose of medication may have to be reduced or the medication stopped, though only after consulting the doctor. Self-adjustment of medication should not be done. Dehydration is treated with fluids and minerals (electrolytes). Mild dehydration without nausea and vomiting can be treated with oral fluids and electrolytes. Moderate to severe dehydration usually is treated in the hospital or emergency room with intravenous fluids and electrolytes. Blood loss can be treated with intravenous fluids and blood transfusions. Continuous and severe bleeding needs to be treated immediately. Septic shock is an emergency and is treated with intravenous fluids and antibiotics. Blood pressure medications
Low Blood Pressure

How is low blood pressure treated?
or diuretics are adjusted, changed, or stopped by the doctor if they are causing low blood pressure symptoms. Bradycardia may be due to a medication. The doctor may reduce, change or stop the medication. Bradycardia due to sick sinus syndrome or heart block is treated with an implantable pacemaker. Tachycardia is treated depending on the nature of the tachycardia. Atrial fibrillation can be treated with oral medications, electrical cardioversion, or a catheterization procedure called pulmonary vein isolation. Ventricular tachycardia can be controlled with medications or with an implantable defibrillator. Pulmonary embolism and deep vein thrombosis is treated with blood thinners, intravenous initially with heparin, and oral warfarin (Coumadin) later. Pericardial fluid can be removed by a procedure called pericardiocentesis. Postural hypotension can be treated with changes in diet such as increasing water and salt intake*, increasing intake of caffeinated beverages (because caffeine constricts blood vessels), using compression stockings to compress the leg veins and reduce the pooling of blood in the leg veins, and in some patients, the use of a medication called midodrine (ProAmatine). The problem with ProAmatine is that while it increases blood pressure in the upright position, the supine blood pressure may become too high, thus increasing the risk of strokes. Mayo Clinic researchers found that a medication used to treat muscle weakness in myasthenia gravis called pyridostigmine (Mestinon) increases upright blood pressure but not supine blood pressure. Mestinon, an anticholinesterase medication, works on the autonomic nervous system, especially when a person is standing up. Side effects include minor abdominal cramping or increased frequency of bowel movements. *Note: Increasing salt intake can lead to heart failure in patients with existing heart disease and should not be undertaken without consulting a doctor. Postprandial hypotension refers to low blood pressure occurring after meals. Ibuprofen (Motrin) or indomethacin (Indocin) may be beneficial. Vasovagal Syncope can be treated with several types of drugs such as beta blockers [for example, propanolol (Inderal, Inderal LA)], selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors [fluoxetine (Prozac), escitalopram oxalate (Lexapro), paroxetine (Paxil), sertraline (Zoloft), citalopram (Celexa), fluvoxamine (Luvox)], fludrocortisone (Florinef) (a drug that prevents dehydration by causing the kidney(s) to retaining water). A pacemaker can also be helpful when a patient fails drug therapy. Low Blood Pressure at a Glance Low blood pressure, also called hypotension, is blood pressure that is low enough that the flow of blood to the organs of the body is inadequate and symptoms and/or signs of low blood flow develop. Low pressure alone, without symptoms or signs, usually is not unhealthy. The symptoms of low blood pressure include lightheadedness, dizziness, and fainting. These symptoms are most prominent when individuals go from the lying or sitting position to the standing position (orthostatic hypotension). Low blood pressure that causes an inadequate flow of blood to the body's organs can cause strokes, heart attacks, and kidney failure. It's most severe form is shock. Common causes of low blood pressure include a reduced volume of blood, heart disease, and medications. The cause of low blood pressure can be determined with blood tests, radiologic studies, and cardiac testing to look for arrhythmias. Treatment of low blood pressure is determined by the cause of the low pressure.
Regular family meals round a table can increase kids' fruit and vegetable intake, and make it easier for them to reach the recommended five portions a day, according to a new research. The World Health Organization recommends a daily intake of five 80g portions of fruit and vegetables to promote good health and stave off serious disease and obesity in later life. The home environment is likely to be a key factor, because this is where dietary habits are developed and cues taken from parents who exert the most influence on the quality of a child's diet, the researchers said. They therefore looked at the diets of more than 2000 primary school children, attending 52 different schools across London. English was a second language for almost half the kids, whose average age was eight. Dietary intake at home was assessed using a validated Child and Diet Evaluation Tool (CADET) questionnaire, filled in by parents. CADET uses age and gender specific
Eating Family Meals Together Boosts Kids' Fruit And Veggie Intake
food portion sizes to calculate nutritional intake and lists 115 separate types of food and drink, divided into 15 categories. Parents were also asked to complete a home food diary, detailing how often they ate meals together as a family and their own levels of fruit and vegetable consumption. The CADET analysis showed that, on average, the children ate 293g a day of fruit and vegetables, equivalent to 3.7 portions a day. But those who ate family meals together consumed the most. Among the 1516 children whose parents completed the home food diaries, those who sometimes ate family meals together ate 95g more fruit and vegetables every day than those who never ate together. But children who always ate family meals together ate an average of 125g more every day. Other factors also helped. Children whose parents ate fruit and vegetables every day also ate 88g more, on average, than those whose parents rarely or never did so. Children whose parents always cut up their fruit and vegetables ate around 44g more than those whose parents did not. And intake increased by 5g for every additional type of produce available in the house. But in the final analysis, those children who always ate family meals together had higher nutrient intake than those whose families sometimes ate together
(4.6 portions) and those whose families never did so (3.3 portions). And these children reached their recommended five a day quota. "The results from this study illustrate a positive health message for parents, which could improve their own dietary habits and their children's," the researchers said. "The key message..is for families to eat fruit and vegetables together at a mealtime," the added.
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Whole Grain Food Not Always Healthy

Whole grain foods may not always be healthy because the current norms for labeling them as such are inconsistent and possibly misleading, says a new Harvard study. One of the most widely used industry criteria, the Whole Grain Stamp, actually identified grain products that were higher in both sugars and calories than products without the Stamp. The benefits of switching from refined to whole grain foods are well established, including lower risk of cardiovascular disease, weight gain, and type 2 diabetes, the journal reports. Given the significant prevalence of refined grains, starches, and sugars in modern diets, identifying a unified criterion to identify higher quality carbohydrates is a key priority in public health,' said Rebecca Mozaffarian, study author from the social and behavioural sciences. Based on this evidence, the US Department of Agriculture's (USDA) 2010 dietary guidelines recommend that Americans consume at least three servings of whole grain products daily, and the new US national school lunch standards require that at least half of all meals be whole grain-rich. However, no single standard exists for defining any product as a 'whole grain'. From two major US grocers, researchers identified a total of 545 grain products in eight categories: breads, bagels, English muffins, cereals, crackers, cereal bars, granola bars, and chips. They collected nutrition content, ingredient lists, and the presence or absence of the Whole Grain Stamp on product packages from all of these products, according to a Harvard statement. They found that grain products with the Whole Grain Stamp, one of the most widely-used front-of-package symbols, were higher in fiber and lower in trans fats, but also contained significantly more sugar and calories compared to products without the Stamp. The three USDA recommended criteria also had mixed performance for identifying healthier grain products. Overall, the American Heart Association's standard (a ratio of total carbohydrate to fiber) proved to be the best indicator of overall healthfulness.
Vitamin D May Not Ease Knee Pain: Study
Climbing one step at a time burns more calories than leaping up several stairs, according to scientists from the University of Roehampton. They found climbing five flights of stairs five times a week -- an ascent of around 15 metres -- burnt an average of 302 calories if the stairs were taken one at a time. But taking two steps with every stride will only burn 260 calories, they say. Lewis Halsey, senior lecturer in comparative and environmental physiology at the university, said: 'We were really interested to find out what expended more energy overall -- attacking the stairs two at a time and climbing them quickly, or taking them more sedately one step at a time and reaching the top more slowly,' the Daily Mail reports. 'Our study reported the calories burned ascending stairs, the potential weight loss value of climbing stairs if done regularly and frequently during the week, and also the different energy costs of ascending stairs one step at a time versus two steps at a time. 'And our conclusion: it is better to take the stairs one at a time, if you want to burn the most calories.'
Climbing Stairs Serially Burns More Calories
He added that the greater total energy expenditure of one-step ascents must be partly explained by the fact it takes longer. But there might be a bio-mechanical explanation too. Taking the stairs one at a time may result in faster rates of muscle shortening, which increases energy turnover. Previous research from the University of Ulster found office workers who began regularly climbing stairs quickly improved their fitness. Researchers divided office workers into two groups. One climbed staircases located within an eight-storey office block, consisting of 145 steps. They began by climbing the stairs once a day and gradually built up to three over the following five weeks. The average speed they climbed was 75 steps a minute. At the end of the trial, the stairclimbing group showed a significant 10 percent increase in a reading called predicted VO2 max. This is measured using your pulse -- the time interval between your heartbeats is used to find out how well your body takes up and uses oxygen.
Vitamin D supplements do not appear to ease knee pain in people with kneeosteoarthritis, a new study has claimed. Researchers found that people with kneeosteoarthritis who took vitamin D supplements every day for two years did not experience improvements in knee pain compared to people who took a placebo. Knee osteoarthritis is a form of arthritis in which cartilage in the knee joint breaks down, resulting in bone rubbing on bone. It typically affects men and women over 50 years of age, and occurs most frequently in obese individuals. Symptoms include pain or stiffness in or around the knee, swelling and limited range of motion, as reported. Currently, there are no proven treatments to slow the course of the disease, the researchers said. Vitamin D plays a role in bone health, and previous studies had suggested that knee osteoarthritis progresses more slowly in people with high vitamin D levels. During the new study, 146 people ages 45 and older who had knee osteoarthritis were randomly assigned to receive either 2000 International Units (IUs) of vitamin D per day or a placebo. Dosages of vitamin D were periodically increased to more than 2000 IUs so that
A regular bowl of gazpacho soup, made up of a range of superfoods including tomato, cucumber, garlic and olive oil, could be the key to beating high blood pressure, a research has found. Experts found that even though the cold Spanish dish contains salt, which people with high blood pressure are told to avoid, those having it regularly saw their BP levels drop, as reported. The soup, the experts believe, could be used to help prevent the condition, reducing the risk of developing
Try This Cold Soup To Reduce Blood Pressure
the amount of the vitamin in the blood reached a level that has been associated with benefits. The recommended daily dose is 600 IUs for people younger than 70, and 800 IUs for people older than that. Every two to four months, subjects rated the pain in their knee on a scale of zero to 20, with 20 representing extreme pain. Researchers also took images of each person`s knees using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). After two years, the two groups showed no difference in knee pain: on average, pain scores in both groups decreased by about two points. In addition, the image results showed that people who took Vitamin D lost just as much cartilage in the knee joint as those who took a placebo. The study researchers could not say whether or not people who take vitamin D before they develop knee osteoarthritis might experience a benefit. But previous studies have found no link between a person`s vitamin D levels and the risk of developing knee osteoarthritis, said study researcher Dr Timothy McAlindon, a rheumatologist at Tufts University Medical Center in Boston. Pain medication, as well as physical therapy, may help reduce pain from osteoarthritis, according to the Mayo Clinic.
hypertension by as much as 27 percent. The latest findings - by scientists at the University of Barcelona and published in the journal Nutrition, Metabolism & Cardiovascular Diseases - have major implications for millions of people blighted by ill health due to high blood pressure. The research, into the effects of a Mediterranean diet on people at high risk of cardiovascular diseases, looked at 3,995 people taking gazpacho.
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Ajay Has A Promise From Sajid
Ekta Presents A 'Horrific' Gift To Kalki

There may still be suspense around whether she is or isn't a 'daayan' in the forthcoming supernatural thriller, Ek Thi Daayan. However for Kalki Koechlin there was a 'horrific' gift awaiting her as the clock struck 12 in the midnight. Even as she had just started accepting wishes for her birthday, the first trailer of her film was unveiled. This was something that Kalki was least expecting. Of course she had an idea that Ek Thi Daayan would be unveiled along with Matru Ki Bijlee Ka Mandola. However, she didn't have a clue that Balaji would pre-pone it by more than a day and first launch it online so that it coincides with the birthday of her leading lady. This was the best gift she could get," informs a close associate of the actress. The just released promo showcases Emraan Hashmi as an illusionist with the three women being introduced, each of which could well be a 'daayan'. While Konkona Sen Sharma and Huma Qureshi come on the screen first, it is Kalki's arrival at the end of the trailer, which changes the entire graph of the communication. "Kalki is amused because so many have already started addressing her as a 'daayan'. Even though she is keeping mum about her role in the film, those giving her birthday wishes have been flooding her with queries around her part as a 'daayan'. She never imagined that Balaji's gift would bring such a 'horrific angle' to all the wishes that were coming in for a long life ahead," quips the associate. Ek Thi Daayan releases worldwide on April 18.
It is a known fact that before the beginning of every film, Sajid Khan makes one written promise to his actors which always read - 'Welcome to your biggest blockbuster'. Hence it isn't quite a surprise that a similar promise has been made to Ajay Devgan as well for Himmatwala. "Right from his first film Heyy Babyy to Housefull and then Housefull 2, Sajid made it a point to write a personalized note to each of his lead actors. He did that with Akshay Kumar and the promise was indeed kept when each of these three films turned out to be his biggest ever till that time. Ditto for Riteish Deshmukh and Asin who have enjoyed their best commercial success with his films. Now before the kick-start of shooting for Himmatwala,
he wrote the same note to Ajay Devgan and Tamannaah Bhatia as well", informs a source. For Ajay Devgan, this clearly indicates yet another film in the 100 crore club since he already has four centuries to his name with Son of Sardaar, Bol Bachchan, Singham and Golmaal 3. Amongst these Golmaal 3 is the highest at 105 crores. "Sajid is confident that Himmatwala would go far ahead of that mark", the source continues, "He committed that to Ajay even before a single frame of Himmatwala was shot. As for Tamannaah, the target is to go past her many hits from down South and also establish her firmly in Bollywood." We tried contacting Ajay and Sajid but they were unavailable for comments.
Legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar launched her music label called LM Music in the presence of music industry Big Wig's and B-town celebrities at an event in Mumbai last Sunday. Her music label aims at promoting classical, folk and spiritual music and promises to give a break to budding talent in the music industry. Lata also released six music albums at the event where eminent personalities such as Amitabh Bachchan, Rekha, Sridevi, Pandit Jasraj, Nita Ambani, Hariharan, Suresh Wadkar, Pankaj Udhas and Alka Yagnik were present to grace the event. Pandit Vishwa
Lata Mangeshkar's Music Label Called LM Music
Mohan Bhatt and Boney Kapoor were also there as guests. "Since the focus on melody is fading away in the music we hear, I want my label to promote mellifluous Indian music that inspires the younger generation. I always wanted to record more of non-film music but could not do so because of my film commitments. I realised that non-film music is getting restricted because of lack of promotion, proper marketing and awareness." said Lata Mangeshkar to the media. LM Music also plans to provide a platform to talented singers who are spotted on various music reality shows on TV.
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Shah Rukh Khan - Arjun Rampal Cold War Ends?
Rishi Kapoor-Neetu Kapoor To Chase Son Ranbir Kapoor In Besharam!
The showbiz industry is quite an incredible world. Here friends turn foes overnight! Shah Rukh Khan and Arjun Rampals friendship has been under the scanner these days. The two actors, who have been good friends for long, apparently ended up ignoring each other at a bash. The cold vibe was pretty obvious and that subsequently led to speculations about their brewing differences. However, the two seem to have set aside their differences and joined hands again.
The Supreme Court has issued a notice to Megastar Amitabh Bachchan, over tax dues. The Income Tax Department had claimed that a whooping sum of Rs 1.66 crore has to be paid by Big B, which he earned through his show Kaun Banega Crorepati during 2001-02. The veteran actor said he is ready to pay the dues. However, reacting to the latest development, he said, both death and Income Tax Department are inevitable in life.
Death & IT Department Are Inevitable, Says Amitabh Bachchan
Talking to a tabloid, a source said, Shah Rukh left the stage after his performance and went back stage. He had parked his vanity van near the exit so that he could change quickly." Arjun, who was having a chat with Chunky Pandey back stage waved at Shah Rukh. And Khan was quick enough to reciprocate. He walked towards the two, spoke to them and left the venue. He greeted Chunkey and enquired about his well being. He hugged Arjun and had a quick chat with him, the source added.
Mr Bachchan revealed that by Januaryend, he will get back to doing films. By end of January, few films will start and hopefully by the end of this year, you will see me on screen, the 70-year-old said. The film is directed by Subhash Kapoor of Phas Gaya Re Obama fame, and stars Arshad Warsi and Boman Irani. Jolly L.L.B revolves round the Indian judiciary system and will see Boman and Arshad essaying the roles of a lawyer.
The two veteran stars from the first family of Bollywood will try to catch their son Ranbir Kapoor in Abhinav Kashyaps next. But why is the Kapoor scion running away from the two? The one question Ranbir Kapoor is tired of answering is when he would work with his actor parents Rishi Kapoor and Neetu Kapoor. The young lad has now lapped up a golden opportunity to share screen space with both Rishi and Neetu in Abhinav Kashyaps next project Besharam. The two will, in fact, be seen chasing their rogue son Ranbir in this production. They (Rishi Kapoor and Neetu Kapoor) dont play my parents. My father plays the role of a hawaldar (constable) and
my mom is a police inspector. I am a car thief. The scripts extremely funny. I have started working on the film but we will only start filming in February. Im really looking forward to working with my parents, said Ranbir in an interview to a daily. Ranbir believes that both he and Rishi Kapoor (or for that matter even Neetu) take up a project only when they all get excited about the idea. Theres no buy-one-get-one-free scheme here. We agree with Ranbirs sentiments but also hope that given the Barfi! actors colourful reputation in B-town, his parents chase their young lad wherever he goes, just to keep an eye on Ranbirs naughty rendezvous!
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Amitabh Bachchan Regrets Being Old
Amitabh Bachchan will soon team up with celebrated director Anurag Kashyap for a short film and later in the year, he will shoot for a featured film with the same director. Excited to be a part of Anurags film, Big B wishes he was young as he feels the present generation is this most interesting period in the life of our film world, riding high on confidence of the youngsters The 70-year-old posted on his blog srbachchan.tumblr.com, I work with Anurag Kashyap tomorrow for a short film that he makes, as part of a compilation of short stories being put together as an experiment. However, he didnt reveal the title of the project. And later in the year to start a complete film, which he has narrated to me, and which sounds innovative and exciting. The young generation that has found its place in the industry is most commendable.
I just love their enthusiasm and drive, their thought process, the confidence that they exude and their absolute faith in the medium which they are associated with, he posted. Big B also says, I can safely say that this period in the history of cinema in India, shall pave the way for a kind of recognition that may never have been witnessed before. Amitabh Bachchan wants to be a part of this change, but his age doesnt permit. And as I sit with jaw wide open in adulation and surprise, I regret the fact of not having been young enough to take on and be a part of this most interesting period in the life of our film world. I wish and want to be with all, in all their thinking and endeavour, in their desires and accomplishments but I do feel that that time has long since passed, he said.
Deepika Padukone and Ranbir Kapoor might be a story of the past but the actress cant get over her exflame Ranbir Kapoor. At the recent Screen Awards, Deepika rushed to watch Ranbirs performance. Ranbir Kapoor performed with his mother Neetu Kapoor on stage and Deepika could not let the performance go and she rushed inside to see her ex-flame Ranbir's act. She reportedly ignored the media, did not give sound-bytes and hurried inside the venue to catch Ranbir Kapoor in action. Ranbir, who was nominated for Barfi! at the Screen Awards performed with his mother to pay tribute to the Kapoor Khandaan. According to a source present at the venue: "Ranbir was going to perform with his mother Neetu Kapoor. Their act was his tribute to the Kapoor family. Deepika was keen to see him dance. But at the same time she was asked to address the media by the show organisers but Deepika requested them to let her watch his act."
Deepika Can't Get Over Her ExBeau Ranbir Kapoor
According to the latest grapevine, Ranbir and Deepikas vanity van was parked alongside but they could not catch up with one another before the show commences. Later when the show ended, Deepika left the venue without talking to the assembled media. However, Deepika's spokesperson defended the actress and insisted that the actress left only after giving media bytes. Deepika and Ranbirs love story was very short. They started seeing each other during the starting of their career and dated for less than two years. They later called it a quit but continue to remain as good friends. After break-up, Ranbir started dating Katrina Kaif and they are said to be a couple now. Deepika too has her share of story. After splitting up with the Saawariya guy, she was in a relationship with Siddharth Mallya but unfortunately, this relationship of Dippy also did not last long. Deepika is now single but Ranbirs present status is doubtful.
Ek Thi Daayan Looks Very Spooky! Supernatural thriller 'Ek Thi Daayan', of vampire flicks, why not a first-ofstarring Emraan Hashmi, Konkona Sen Sharma, Kalki Koechlin and Huma Qureshi, has been inspired by a short story written by Mukul Sharma (Konkona's father). When Mukul narrated the story to Vishal Bhardwaj, he envisaged a movie script. And when Ekta heard it, she agreed, almost immediately, to produce the film along with Vishal. The film has been directed by debutant Kannan Iyer. Ekta says, "Indians love folklore, but there has been no recent film on the subject. Surreal, intriguing and enigmatic folklore enjoys a strong mass connect. If America's obsession with vampires can give rise to a series
its-kind daayan (witch) film in India? Dark, diabolical women fascinate us..." Says Vishal, "Our film is laced with horror, romance and music. It is fascinating to choose a subject that taps into the unknown." Keeping with the 'spirit' of the film, the media will be taken in a bus from the gates of Film City (Mumbai) to inside the studios, where surprises have been planned for the launch of the film. Interestingly, the media invite reads 'Bus to hell'. What remains to be seen is which of the leading ladies will be the ruthless daayan in Bobo's (Hashmi) life. Or, is there a secret fourth that we don't know about?

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At The Movies Zero Dark Thirty **** Road Kill!

Into the murky underworld of terrorists we go witness Zero Dark Thirty, a penetrating drama from Alliance Films sure to evoke strong passions at The International Village Cinemas and select Cineplex Odeon theatres across B.C. Hailed as one of the best films of the year, this story is a riveting account of the efforts of the American intelligence community to target a madman. Ever since Sept. 11, 2001 the free world has been in a state of flux. Zero Dark Thirty is a realistic portrait of the determined men and women charged with uncovering terrorist plots before they become operational. Mostly set in the Middle East this movie pulls no punches as it recounts the methods used by American forces to gain information from the enemy. Often, its not a pretty sight. Whether its the use of torture or high tech surveillance Zero Dark Thirty is an uncomfortable at times film to sit through its shifting sands. Even its 157 minute length flies by as you feel director Kathryn Bigelow really takes you on the ground to get up close and personal with the elite agents tasked with preventing future attacks. Unpredictability hits close to home as a woman named Maya leads the charge to find committed terrorists. Actress Jessica Chastain shows lots of poise as the determined analyst with a hard on against Osama Bin Laden. More forthright in his efforts to find Al Queda members is field operative Dan whose task to torture may be even a bit too real for some. Jason Clarke is utterly convincing as this C.I.A. agent while even James Gandolfini (The Sopranos) elevates the story as the head of the Langley Bureau. Part action, part drama Zero Dark Thirty works flawlessly on two levels: examining the inner workings of how the C.I.A. tracks assassins and how the Navy Seals mount clandestine assaults to levy justice against born killers. Full of violence and with a great Middle Eastern atmosphere flesh full of sand, conniving alliances and countless close calls, Zero Dark Thirty is a very effective movie and a chilling recounting of the hunt for Osama Bin Laden.
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The international rapper boy Snoop Dogg who is currently in India performing at various places invited Priyanka Chopra and Akshay Kumar for a concert. Both the stars shared a great rapport with the pop star. Priyanka who debuted in singing with the international album Single In The City bonds quite well with Snoop and Akki is also very close to him as he has worked with him in the title song Singh Is King. The rapper boys performance in Pune saw celebrities like Dino Morea, Nandita Mahtani who dance all along with Snoop on stage and audience too shake their legs to the tune of the rapper. Tracks such as 'What's My Name', 'Sensual Seduction' and 'Drop it like it's Hot' were played. He also requested the DJ to play desi tracks such as 'Tu Mera Hero' from Desi Boyz and 'Dum Maro Dum'. Snoop tweeted for PC, saying Hey sunshine if u got sum time swing by one of my shows in india. PC was besieged receiving an invite but sad as she can't make it to as she is currently busy in Los Angeles, working on her latest international album , she re-
Snoop Dogg Invites Priyanka And Akshay
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London England
The City of London is one of the most beautiful and interesting places to visit on our planet. From its awe inspiring museums to its lovely parks and gardens, London England is a delight. Visitors can catch the famous London underground system to the National Gallery, the British Museum, the London Eye or to one of London's rail stations. Famous landmarks include the Houses of Parliament, Buckingham Palace, Kensington Palace and the Old Bailey. Popular London parks include Hyde Park, Greenwich Park and St. James Park. Make sure to enjoy an evening at the London theatre. There are always plenty of first-rate shows to see! From economy hotels in Bloomsbury to glamorous hotels in Mayfair, accommodation is available for all budgets. Several airports serve the London area. Heathrow Airport is the main international airport. Gatwick, Luton and Stansted airports are hubs for the low-cost airlines. High-speed rail service to Paris on Eurostar is via the "Chunnel" is available.
London Tourist Attractions
The London is packed with over 60 fantastic attractions from top museums and art galleries to historic buildings and monuments. The selection features the most popular attractions in the city and many more, making sure there's something to suit all tastes. Dont forget that London Pass holders can save time at some attractions by skipping the lines - no queuing, no hassle.
Buckingham Palace
Buckingham Palace has served as the official London residence of Britain's sovereigns since 1837 and today is the administrative headquarters of the Monarch. Although in use for the many official events and receptions held by The Queen, the State Rooms at Buckingham Palace are open to visitors every year. For visitor information, please visit the Royal Collection website. Buckingham Palace has 775 rooms. These include 19 State rooms, 52 Royal and guest bedrooms, 188 staff bedrooms, 92 offices and 78 bathrooms. In measurements, the building is 108
meters long across the front, 120 meters deep (including the central quadrangle) and 24 meters high. The Palace is very much a working building and the centre piece of Britain's constitutional monarchy. It houses the offices of those who support the day-to-day activities and duties of The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh and their immediate family. The Palace is also the venue for great Royal ceremonies, State Visits and Investitures, all of which are organised by the Royal Household. Although Buckingham Palace is furnished and decorated with priceless works of art that form part of the Royal Collection, one of the major art collections in the world today. It is not an art gallery and nor is it a museum. Its State Rooms form the nucleus of the working Palace and are used regularly by The Queen and members of the Royal Family for official and State entertaining. More than 50,000 people visit the Palace each year as guests to banquets, lunches, dinners, receptions and the Royal Garden Parties. For those who do receive an invitation to Buckingham Palace, the first step across the threshold is into the Grand Hall and up the curving marble stairs of the Grand Staircase. Portraits are still set in the walls, as they were by Queen Victoria. The Throne Room, sometimes used during Queen Victoria's reign for Court gatherings and as a second dancing room, is dominated by a proscenium arch supported by a pair of winged figures of 'victory' holding garlands above the 'chairs of state'. It is in the Throne Room that The Queen, on very special occasions like Jubilees, receives loyal addresses. Another use of the Throne Room has been for formal wedding photographs. George IV's original palace lacked a large room in which to entertain. Queen Victoria rectified that shortcoming by adding in 1853-5 what was, at the time of its construction, the largest room in London. At 36.6m long, 18m wide and 13.5m high, the Ballroom is the largest multipurpose room in Buckingham Palace. It was opened in 1856 with a ball to celebrate the end of the Crimean War. It is along the East Gallery that The Queen and her State guests process to the Ballroom for the State Banquet normally held on the first day of the visit. Around 150 guests are invited and include members of the Royal Family, the government and other political leaders, High Commissioners and
Ambassadors and prominent people who have trade or other associations with the visiting country. Today, it is used by The Queen for State banquets and other formal occasions such as the annual Diplomatic Reception attended by 1,500 guests. This is a very formal occasion during which The Queen will meet every head of mission accredited to the Court of St James's. For the diplomats it is perhaps the highlight of the annual diplomatic social calendar. The Ballroom has been used variously as a concert hall for memorial concerts and performances of the arts and it is the regular venue for Investitures of which there are usually 21 a year - nine in spring, two in the summer and ten in the autumn. At Investitures, The Queen (or The Prince of Wales as Her Majesty's representative) will meet recipients of British honours and give them their awards, including knighting those who have been awarded knighthoods. From the Ballroom, the West Gallery, with its four Gobelin tapestries, leads into the first of the great rooms that overlook lawn and the formal gardens - setting for the annual Garden Parties introduced by Queen Victoria in 1868. The State Dining Room is one of the principal State Rooms on the West side of the Palace. Many distinguished people have dined in this room including the 24 holders of the Order of Merit as well as presidents and prime ministers. Before the Ballroom was added to the Palace in the 1850s, the first State Ball was held in the Blue Drawing Room in May 1838 as part of the celebrations leading up to Queen Victoria's Coronation. The Music Room was originally known as the Bow Drawing Room and is the centre of the suite of rooms on the Garden Front between the Blue and the White Drawing Rooms. Four Royal babies - The Prince of Wales, The Princess Royal, The Duke of York and Prince William - were all christened by the Archbishop of Canterbury in the Music Room. One of its more formal uses is during a State Visit when guests are presented to The Queen, The Duke of Edinburgh and the visiting Head of State or for receptions. The last of the suite of rooms overlooking the gardens on the principal floor is the White Drawing Room. Originally called the North Drawing Room, it is perhaps the grandest of all the State Rooms. The Room also serves as a Royal reception room for The Queen and members of
the Royal Family to gather before State and official occasions. The Bow Room is familiar to the many thousands of guests to Royal Garden Parties who pass through it on their way to the garden. It was originally intended as a part of George IV's private apartments - to be the King's Library - but it was never fitted up as such. Instead, it has become another room for entertaining and is where The Queen holds the arrival lunch for a visiting Head of State at the start of a State visit. Trafalgar Square
Trafalgar Square, at the heart of London, is one of the citys most vibrant open spaces. Managed by the Greater London Authority, Trafalgar Square is a landmark in central London enjoyed by Londoners and all visitors alike. It is a lively place often used for a wide range of activities including: special events and celebrations like the Royal Wedding, Olympics One Year to Go, St Patrick's Day and Chinese New Year; filming and photography; and rallies and demonstrations. Home to Nelsons Column, the square is rich in history and provides a platform for new artistic performances and events - visit our events pages to see what's on. If you wish to hold an event on the Square please go to the Booking the Square page. If youve got an idea for an event in Trafalgar Square then please complete our online booking form. We welcome all Londoners and tourists alike, and hope you enjoy your visit to Londons most famous square.
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Autos
2013 Hyundai Santa FE Limited

The new, fully-loaded Santa Fe is so much better than its mediocre predecessor. But it cant be better than the offerings from BMW, Benz, and Audi. Can it? Initial Thoughts Quick test: Would you rather drive a Hyundai or a Mercedes-Benz/BMW/ Audi? Youd probably take one of the German cars, and I dont blame you. Theyve built their reputations over decades. But driving home one day in this fully loaded Santa-Fe, panoramic roof fully open, 10-speakers playing songs from my cellphone, heated steering wheel and seat keeping me warm I had a shocking realization. This Hyundai is better. Performance It is, its just better than its German competitors. I mean, calling this a competitor for those German cars might seem like a bit of a stretch, but the top-of-the-line Santa Fe Limited comes in at $38,499. The BMW X3 starts at $42k. and the smallest Benz GLK starts at $44k. Or, put another way, the Hyundai is a bargain. As with any car review, this praise doesnt come without caveats. Driving feel isnt up to the standard of BMW, and the ride isnt as nicely damped as the Benz. But were talking about an SUV here, not a sport sedan, and so this stuff matters less. The Santa Fe Limited comes with the 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder motor with direct fuel injection. Stateof-the-art stuff. Its mated to a smooth six-speed automatic with a manual shift mode. The one glaring omission from the feature list are flappy paddle shifters on the steering wheel. Itd be a nice toy to play with. The driver selectable steering modes seem like a bit of a joke though. It makes the steering feel lighter or heavier, but this is usually something reserved for sports cars. Sillier still, it doesnt link up with any adjustable suspension or heightened throttle response. Ergonomics/Comfort/Quality Okay, so most of the caveats are out of the way. Outside, the new style looks mint from any angle. The previous model was so unmemorable, I cant ever actually remember seeing one. I know I must have in a big city like Toronto, but I dont remember. The new model is angular, and bulging a bit like a really fat shark. It wouldnt look out of place next to a BMW X3. In fact, they look a bit similar. But inside is really where this car gets great. Let me just list of some of the stuff that comes standard on the Limited model. Deep breath: AWD, remote keyless entry, dual-zone automatic temp control, 10-speaker stereo with iPod/USB/Aux jacks, heated and cooled front seats, heated rear seats, heated steering wheel, leather seats, leather gearknob and steering wheel, rear-window sunshades, proximity key with push-button start, rearview camera, power seats, auto-dimming rearview mirror, panoramic roof, sliding second row seats, navigation and it goes on. But already it beats the entry-level German SUVs hands down. Theyre stripped bare in comparison. Functionality/Usability A good test for any car is how easily my non-car-literate friends can work the stereo. Most cars earn frustrated expletives. The Hyundai with its Infinity sound system and eight-inch touchscreen earned no complaints (which is high praise). Intuitive would be the best word to describe it. In the back seats, theres enough room for adults. Especially as the seats can actually slide backwards for more knee room. The Limited also comes with a transmission oil cooler and is prewired for trailer towing. With a braked trailer, its rated for a very healthy 1,590 kg (3,500 lbs). Without a trailer brake, you can still tow 750 kg (1,650 lbs). Fuel economy is rated at 11.0 L/100 km city and 8.4 highway. Keep in mind though, Hyundai recently got in deep trouble for exaggerating fuel economy numbers. Know your realworld fuel economy numbers will be slightly worse. Conclusion Sitting there, on my way home from work in this fully-loaded Hyundai I asked myself if itd rather have this or a base model, say, BMW X3 or a GLK with no options. The badge snob in me wanted the BMW. But I told that little voice to shut up, and realized Id actually take the Hyundai. Like Ive been trying to say, its just better. The Santa Fe Limited is actually great value. Whod have guessed Id ever recommend a nearly $40,000 Hyundai SUV? But, its a new year and a good time to keep an open mind.
Be prepared for the unexpected emergency - always carry a First Aid kit, map, ice scraper, snow brush, matches, candles, flashlight, warning triangles, flares, tow and battery jumping cables, folding shovel, a bag of sand, a blanket, winter gloves, cell phone if you have one, and an emergency HELP sign that you can put in the back window if you need help. - A blanket is a good idea - just in case. If you have any winter clothes you don't wear anymore, especially an old pair of boots throw them in the trunk, too. - Keep all your car's windows, mirrors and lights clear of snow and ice. - Always keep the air intake grill free of snow and ice. -Take an extra minute to clear all the snow and ice from your car. This will help avoid sheets of ice flying off the car and hitting the car behind you. Check that headlamps, turn signals, and tail lights are unobstructed by snow and ice. - Clear off the entire car, not just a little peephole in the windshield. First of all,
you need just as much, if not more, visibility in poor conditions, because you have to keep your eye peeled for every other knucklehead on the road. Make sure every glass surface is clear and transparent by using a snow brush and/or ice scraper. Your side view mirrors and all lights should be brushed and cleared as well. - Add gas line anti-freeze to the fueltank when refueling in extremely cold weather. Get ready for harsh winter driving weather: * Keep gas tank always be over half full. fuel-gauge. In the winter, if you do get stuck or stranded, the engine will be your only source of heat. And you don't want to have to worry about conserving fuel and saving the planet right at that moment...you want to stay warm. (And make sure you keep a window open a crack if you're sitting there with the engine running. The other reason for a full tank is that warm daytime temperatures will fill the empty space in the tank with
Winter Driving Hints
moisture, which will condense during the cold night. This water will sink to the bottom and, sooner or later, rust out your tank. * Make sure your windshield wipers are in good shape. Winter wipers - with the rubber coverings that keep ice from collecting on the blade--have become very popular. They're great in the winter, but make sure you take them off in the spring. Winter wipers are heavy, and if you use them all summer, you'll eventually wear out the wiper motor. * Check windshield washer fluid level On a snowy or messy day, you can easily go through two or three liters of fluid trying to keep your windshield clear. For that reason, it's also a good idea to keep some extra fluid in the trunk in case you run out. And make sure you get the good stuff--stay away from the half-frozen blue stuff outside your local gas station! Even though it may say "Good to Minus 30!" some of these cheap blue fluids freeze around zero degrees. If you live in a very cold area, you also may need to supplement your windshield washer fluid with
some concentrate. * Check engine oil, especially before long trips. Note that cars use more oil in the winter and as such check the oil level more often than you do in the summer. Use winter weight oil (5W30). * Keep battery terminals clean, tight, free of corrosion and dry. * Check tire pressure, tire condition, and spare tire pressure regularly. Tires lose on the average 1 pound per month through normal leakage. If you are driving on all weather tires.... reduce the tire pressure by 2 psi during the winter months.... this will provide a little extra traction and reduce stopping distance.... but it will also lower your miles per gal on your car's performance. * Load roof rack according to manufacturer's specifications. * Have a mechanic check the battery, charging system and belts. . * Check coolant level and mixture. Make certain the antifreeze will protect your car to the winter temperatures you'll experience in your area.
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Super Foods For Kidney Health

Most of us know that eating a balanced diet is important for good health. Now scientists have pinpointed certain foods as super foods. In addition to promoting overall health, these are foods for kidney health as well. To understand why they're called super foods, we first have to understand oxidation and free radicals. Oxidation is a normal bodily process for producing energy and is part of many chemical changes in your body. However, it can sometimes lead to the production of molecules called free radicals. Free radicals are unstable molecules that bounce wildly around inside your body, damaging proteins, genes and cell membranes. Free radicals are believed to contribute to aging and many chronic diseases, including cancer, heart disease and Alzheimer's disease. The good news is super foods contain antioxidants that help neutralize free radicals. Even in relatively low amounts, antioxidants can help slow or stop the rate of oxidation caused by free radicals. Examples of antioxidants include flavonoids, lycopene and vitamins C, E and beta-carotene. Super foods for your kidneys If you are on dialysis or have chronic kidney disease (CKD), you'll be glad to know that there are lots of super foods, containing antioxidants and other health-supporting properties, included in the kidney diet. People with kidney disease experience more inflammation and have a higher risk of cardiovascular disease than those without kidney problems. If you have kidney disease, it's important that you consult a renal dietitian and follow a kidney diet. Including super foods in your kidney diet eating plan can help you increase your intake of nutrients and antioxidants. Heres a list of the top 15 kidneyfriendly super foods. These foods are good for everyone, not just people with kidney disease, so by using them in your family's meals, you'll be helping your loved ones enjoy good health too. 1. Red bell peppers Red bell peppers are a good choice for those concerned about kidney health, because they're low in potassium. In addition, they add color and taste to any dish, while packing a generous portion of vitamins A, C, B6, folic acid and fiber. They also contain the antioxidant lycopene, which protects against certain types of cancer. If you're following the kidney diet, it's easy to add red bell peppers to your food plan. Mix them into tuna or chicken salad or eat raw with dip. Roasted, they're great for topping sandwiches or green salads. Chop them up for use in egg dishes, such as omelets or scrambled eggs, add them to kabobs for grilling or stuff them with a ground beef or turkey mixture for a tasty baked entre. 3. Cauliflower powerful antioxidant that is believed to help reduce heart disease and protect against many forms of cancer. It also has anti-inflammatory properties. Low in potassium, onions are not only kidney-friendly; they also contain chromium, a mineral that assists your body with the metabolism of fats, proteins and carbohydrates. Onions can be enjoyed raw or cooked in a variety dishes.
2. Cabbage Crunchy cabbage is a cruciferous vegetable filled with phytochemicals, chemical compounds found in certain fruits and vegetables. Phytochemicals work to break apart free radicals. Many phytochemicals are believed to combat cancer and support cardiovascular health.
Another kidney-friendly super food is cauliflower. This cruciferous vegetable brings lots of vitamin C to your plate, along with folate and fiber. In addition it contains compounds that help your liver neutralize toxic substances. Cauliflower can be eaten raw with dip or in salads. Steamed or boiled, it can be seasoned and turned into a great side dish. You can even mash cauliflower as a dialysis-friendly replacement for mashed potatoes. 4. Garlic
6. Apples
Cranberries are great for preventing urinary tract infections, because they make urine more acidic and help keep bacteria from attaching to the inside of the bladder. They've also been shown to protect against cancer and heart disease. Although we think of cranberries as a holiday side dish, cranberry juice can be enjoyed daily for added nutrition. Or toss a handful of dried cranberries into your cereal or salad. Continued Next Week This information is provided for knowledge and educational purposes only. Individuals should visit their physicians for more information on their health.
Inexpensive cabbage is a great addition to your eating plan, because it's also high in vitamins K and C, high in fiber and a good source of vitamin B6 and folic acid, yet it's low in potassium, so it's especially kidney-friendly. If you're following the dialysis diet, add cabbage by turning it into coleslaw or use as a topping for fish tacos. Cabbage can be boiled, steamed or microwaved and then enjoyed with a touch of butter or cream cheese and a sprinkling of pepper or caraway seeds. Other nutritious meal options include cabbage rolls and stuffed cabbage.
Garlic is good for reducing inflammation and lowering cholesterol. It also has antioxidant and anti-clotting properties. (Cooking garlic will not affect its antioxidant properties, but it will reduce its anti-clotting and antiinflammatory effects.) If you're following the dialysis diet, use garlic powder instead of garlic salt to add extra flavor to your meals without adding extra sodium. Garlic can be used in cooking many dishes: meat, vegetables or tomato sauce, for instance. Once you start cooking with garlic, you'll wonder how you ever got along without it. 5. Onion Another popular food used for seasoning is the onion. Onion is full of flavonoids, particularly quercetin. Flavonoids are natural chemicals that prevent the deposit of fatty material in blood vessels and add pigmentation (color) to plants. Quercetin is a
An apple a day really does help keep the doctor away! High in fiber and anti-inflammatory properties, apples help reduce cholesterol, prevent constipation, protect against heart disease and decrease your risk of cancer. Renal-friendly apples can be eaten raw or cooked. Or get their health benefits by drinking apple juice or cider. 7. Cranberries
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For Women
Domestic Violence and Abuse

Signs that your abuser is NOT changing: Helping someone deal with emotional and psychological trauma with children following trauma. Let feel cared for and has the experience to them know that its normal to feel help you make changes for the better in scared or upset. Your child may also your life. A good therapist helps you to look to you for cues on how they should become stronger and more self-aware. respond to traumatic events so let him But your therapist cannot do the work or her see you dealing with symptoms for you, in order to make the most of of trauma in a positive way. your sessions, you must be an active How Children React to Emotional participant. and Psychological Trauma How therapy and counseling can Some common reactions to trauma and help ways to help your child deal with them: Talking about your thoughts and Regression. Many children may try feelings with a supportive person to return to an earlier stage when they makes you feel better. It can be very felt safer and more cared for. Younger healing, in and of itself, to voice your children may wet the bed or want a worries or talk about something thats bottle; older children may fear being weighing on your mind. And it feels alone. It's important to be patient and good to be listened toto know that comforting if your child responds this someone else cares about you and way. wants to help. Thinking the event is their fault. It can be very helpful to talk about your Children younger than seven or eight problems to close friends and family tend to think that if something goes members. But sometimes, we need help wrong, it must be their faultno matter that the people around us arent able to how irrational this may sound to an provide. When you need extra support, adult. Be sure your child understands an outside perspective, or some expert that he did not cause the event. guidance, talking to a therapist or Sleep disorders. Some children have counselor can help. While the support difficulty falling to sleep; others wake of friends and family is important, frequently or have troubling dreams. therapy is different. Therapists are If you can, give your child a stuffed professionally-trained listeners who animal, soft blanket, or flashlight to can help you get to the root of your take to bed. Try spending extra time problems, overcome emotional together in the evening, doing quiet challenges, and make positive changes activities or reading. Be patient. It may in your life. take a while before your child can sleep You dont have to be diagnosed with through the night again. a mental health problem to benefit Feeling helpless. Being active in a from therapy. Many people in therapy campaign to prevent an event like this seek help for everyday concerns: one from happening again, writing relationship problems, job stress, or thank you letters to people who have self-doubt, for example. Others turn to helped, and caring for others can bring therapy during difficult times, such as a sense of hope and control to everyone a divorce. in the family. Why therapy and not medication? Finding a Therapist Who Can Help The thought of being able to solve your you Heal problems with taking a pill each day GETTING THE MOST OUT OF can sound appealing. If only it was that THERAPY AND COUNSELING easy! Mental and emotional problems Therapy can be an effective treatment have multiple causes, and medication for mental and emotional problems. is not a one-stop cure. But in order to reap its benefits, its Medication may help ease certain important to choose the right therapist symptoms, but it comes with side someone you trust who makes you effects. Furthermore, it cannot solve the big picture problems. Medication wont fix your relationships, help you figure out what to do with your life, or give you insight into why you continue to do things you know are bad for you. Therapy can be time consuming and challenging, as uncomfortable emotions and thoughts often arise as part of the treatment process. However, therapy provides long-lasting benefits that go beyond symptom relief. Therapy gives you the tools for transforming your lifefor relating better to others, building the life you want for yourself, and coping with whatever curveballs come your way. Myths about therapy I don't need a therapist. I'm smart enough to solve my own problems. We all have our blind spots. Intelligence has nothing to do with it. A good therapist doesnt tell you what to do or how to live your life. He or she will give you an experienced outside perspective and help you gain insight into yourself so you can make better choices. Therapy is for crazy people. Therapy is for people who have enough selfawareness to realize they need a helping hand, and want to learn tools and techniques to become more selfconfident and emotionally balanced. All therapists want to talk about is my parents. While exploring family relationships can sometimes clarify thoughts and behaviors later in life, that is not the sole focus of therapy. The primary focus is what you need to change unhealthy patterns and symptoms in your life. Therapy is not about blaming your parents or dwelling on the past. Therapy is self-indulgent. Its for whiners and complainers. Therapy is hard work. Complaining wont get you very far. Improvement in therapy comes from taking a hard look at yourself and your life, and taking responsibility for your own actions. Your therapist will help you, but ultimately youre the one who must do the work.
Continued From Last Week

It can be difficult to know how to help a loved one whos suffered a traumatic or distressing experience, but your support can be a crucial factor in their recovery. Be patient and understanding. Healing from emotional or psychological trauma takes time. Be patient with the pace of recovery and remember that everyones response to trauma is different. Dont judge your loved ones reaction against your own response or anyone elses. Offer practical support to help your loved one get back into a normal routine. That may mean help with collecting groceries or housework, for example, or simply being available to talk or listen. Dont pressure your loved one into talking but be available when they want to talk. Some trauma survivors find it difficult to talk about what happened. Dont force your loved one to open up but let them know you are there to listen whenever they feel ready. Help your loved one to socialize and relax. Encourage them to participate in physical exercise, seek out friends, and pursue hobbies and other activities that bring them pleasure. Take a fitness class together or set a regular lunch date with friends. Dont take the trauma symptoms personally. Your loved one may become angry, irritable, withdrawn, or emotionally distant. Remember that this is a result of the trauma and may not have anything to do with you or your relationship. Helping a child recover from trauma Its important to communicate openly
Continued Next Week
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TImes No Way Hed Return To sporTs Disgruntled Rampage Jackson Sees

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With a surgically repaired knee and a self-described more positive outlook on fighting, Quinton Rampage Jackson isnt ready to retire from the sport that made him famous. The 34-year-old mixed martial arts star says he will fight for at least a couple more years. It just wont be in the octagon. Jackson (32-10 MMA, 7-4 UFC) announced plans to walk away from the UFC after his Jan. 26 light heavyweight bout against Glover Teixiera (19-2 MMA, 2-0 UFC) in Chicago on the sixth Fox card. And theres no changing the former champions mind. Honestly, Im kind of over it, Jackson said on a conference call. I gave them time and time again to try to keep me happy and stuff like that. Honestly, I think the UFC is happy with me leaving as well. I think its a mutual thing. I dont think theres anything they can do to keep me. Despite headlining eight cards, including four title fights, Jackson has long held a contentious relationship with the UFC. He revealed that he had one fight left on his contract last year and vowed to walk away after fulfilling the obligation. But UFC President Dana White never closed the door on the possibility of coming to terms with Jackson again. Jackson slammed it shut Tuesday. They offered to renegotiate my contract, but I didnt like it, Jackson said. I didnt want it. I didnt want to renegotiate with them. I think the UFC doesnt know how to treat their athletes, and in my opinion, fighters
UFC After Next Fight
Jackson may try acting or boxing after UFC on Fox 6 bout with Glover Teixeira
do a lot for the sport and are not being taken care of well enough. Jacksons original issue with the UFC was its matchmaking. After a lackluster decision victory over Matt Hamill followed by losses to Jon Jones and Ryan Bader, Jackson complained about going against too many wrestlers. Jackson built a reputation as one of MMAs most vicious strikers through 14 knockout victories, but he hasnt finished an opponent in more than four years. He blames the streak on the type of fighters the UFC has put in front of him now including Teixiera. Hes a guy who says hes going to
knock me out, Jackson said, but I think hes going to try to take me down and fight me mostly on the ground just like the other guys I fought. It sounds cowardly. Jacksons biggest current problem with the UFC, however, has nothing to do with his opponents. Im sponsored by Reebok now and the UFC says Im not allowed to wear Reebok in the cage when I see other fighters sponsored by Nike and stuff, Jackson said. Why cant I have Reebok? Its stupid stuff like that. Its not just about money. Its about respect. I step into the octagon, and I put my
life on the line. I try to be an exciting fighter and I just dont feel appreciated. Id rather take a money cut and go to another show and feel appreciated. Jackson reported that Reebok decided to stick with him anyway. He will sport the shoe companys gear wherever he winds up after the UFC. Although Jackson intends to keep fighting, he could pursue a career outside of MMA. He expressed a desire to land another acting job after co-starring in the The A-Team three years ago. Or Jackson might try another sport. Ive done jiu-jitsu tournaments, wrestling tournaments, kickboxing fights, Jackson said. But Ive never done boxing. I want to. I think that would probably be my biggest challenge. The UFC can rest assured its getting something meaningful out of Jacksons last fight. Teixeira is one of the brightest up-and-comers in the division and one of the only remaining threats to champion Jon Jones. A win over Jackson would boost his rsum significantly. Teixeira realizes he has an opportunity to impress an increased audience with a bout against Jackson. Im trying to put up a great fight for the fans so people get to know me, he said. Jackson has other ideas. The extended plans hes dreamed up for his future starts in Chicago. Ive trained to destroy him then leave the UFC on a positive note and go on with my life and let the UFC be my past, Jackson said.
Fiji Football Association is waiting for word from Nadi, Nausori and Labasa Town Councils together with Lautoka City Council on the progress of works to their grandstands and pavilions that were damaged by Cyclone Evan last month. Labasas Subrail Park has been selected to host the Vodafone Fiji FACT, Prince Charles Park to host the Battle of the Giants while Churchill Park will be the host for the Courts Inter District Championship. Fiji FA chief executive officer Bob Kumar said they are expecting a quick response from the councils within this week. The councils should come back to us informing on their progress and if they wont notify us by this week then will
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be sending a reminder to them, Kumar said. Kumar says it is necessary to prepare well in advance than rushing at the last moment. Preparing for a tournament is not a easy task, it is always a hard job and taking that in consideration, we want to have things arranged well in advance to avoid any disappointment "In line with strict guidelines from OFC and FIFA, Fiji FA will monitor its program to finish the competition on time, Kumar said. OFC playoff together with Oceania Champions League will be played here so we do not intend to waste any time this year," Kumar concluded.
Navua coach Manoj Kumar sees defending champion Ba no better than any other district in the country and is confident of toppling the Men In Black in their opening National Football League clash in Nadi this Saturday. Speaking to the media, Kumar a former Navua goalkeeper believes Ba's record is a thing of the past and every team in the country is capable of toppling the traditional giants. "While we respect Ba, we are not scared of them because they are beatable and we have faith in our players," he said. "Navua has prepared well and will surely give the Men In Black a good run for its money this Saturday and I am urging all soccer loving people in the west to come out in numbers and watch this game because we will surely
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be out to win and will give them a tough match." "Playing in Nadi will be special also for me as a coach because I grew up watching Rusiate Waqan who was my idol and I closely followed the Jetsetters during my youth days." Kumar added that he will only reveal his game plan before the match to the players and remains optimistic about their chances. Lanky Apisai Smith and Netani Doli will make their comeback for the Southerners and will be ably supported by the likes of Seveci Rokotakala, Jesoni Takala, Inia Boko and the Chand brothers; Rajneel, Monit, Vineet and Monit. Navua will play Ba at 1.30pm before Nadi hosts Rewa at the same venue at 3.30pm.
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As the Vancouver Canucks know all too well, there is no correlation between capturing the Presidents' Trophy and winning the Stanley Cup. In each of the past two National Hockey League seasons, the Canucks have finished atop of the regular season standings. Its something, but as fans here are all too aware, it sure isnt everything. Alas, the wait continues for the hockey club to get its hands on the ultimate prize. And so as the Canucks prepare to launch themselves headlong into a shortened season rife with questions coming on the heels of a four-month lockout, one of the most interesting things will be to see what this team has learned from its past mistakes. Do the Canucks keep their foot on the accelerator in attempt to threepeat as regular-season champions, hoping the third time is, in fact, the charm? Or is there a better way to approach the rigours of the regular season so that the Canucks are ready to scale the playoff mountain when the time comes and finally plant their flag? Our goal is to win the Presidents Trophy, Daniel Sedin tells the Straight in a recent interview prior to the teams January 19 season-opener at home against the Anaheim Ducks. That should be our goal. We have to win as many games as possible. Were not going into games aiming for fourth place in our conference. Were going to aim to be at the top. I think thats how you gain confidence. Clearly the greatest reward for finishing with more points than the 29 other teams in the league isnt the hardware the NHL hands out to its regular-season front-runners. Rather, its the home-ice advantage throughout the postseason, the chance to start every series at home, and the opportunity to play a deciding seventh game in front of the home fans should a series go the distance. But two years ago, home ice wasnt a factor when it mattered most, with Boston hoisting the Stanley Cup at
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Daniel Sedin believes that the Canucks' goal in 2013 should be to win the President's Trophy. Rogers Arena. And last year, finishing left up to the players, they want to win first meant nothing when the first- at all costs. place Canucks were eliminated in the I think you push for first placeyou opening round by the eighth-seed Los push to win every game, says veteran Angeles Kings, who struggled early in defenceman Kevin Bieksa when asked the season but hit their stride at just the about the best approach to the regular right time. season. Were not looking just to Couldor shouldthe Canucks have squeak into the playoffs. Once we get approached the stretch run differently into the playoffs, its a whole different last season? Did they extend themselves season. Were well aware of that, but too much to ensure they finished ahead the goal is still to finish in first place of the pack, and did that come back and win every single game that we to cost them once the playoffs began? play. If not, mediocrity sets in, and this Would the Canucks have been better team is different than that. We have served by resting key players during high goals and high expectations, and the final weeks of the regular season or thats our mindset. holding others more accountable when Down the stretch last season, the individual performances began to slip? Canucks relied far too heavily on the Those are certainly questions the heroic goaltending of both Roberto Canucks coaching staff must consider Luongo and Cory Schneider, which in order to avoid falling into the same masked all kinds of issues with the trap for a third year in a row. But if its teams power play and individual
offensive output. The Canucks held firm to their belief that playoff hockey would bring out the best in the so-called scorers. That very clearly didnt happen, with just eight goals in five games against the Kings. Instead, in the blink of an eye, the Canucks were punted from the playoffs, and all of the good that had gone into producing regularseason fireworks had fizzled out. And now they get set to start all over again, with lofty goals for the regular season and hopes of reaching even higher heights when it matters most. And the belief in the Canucks locker room is that the way theyve done business in the past remains the preferred approach to getting their hands on the Stanley Cup. First of all, its not easy to win the Presidents' Trophy two years in a row, says captain Henrik Sedin. Thats a tough thing to do, and it shows weve got a good team. I think weve had that mindset two years in a row. With the way we play and when we are successful, we roll four lines and we play everyone, so it shouldnt be that tough on each and every player to play that way in the playoffs. Thats the way we were built, so I dont think we have to worry about it. Its more about learning from the past and staying healthy. The Canucks can only hope they arent ravaged by injuries, but they are in full control of how they use the wisdom gained from the painful lessons of the past two seasons. The coaching staff had better have figured out what went wrong in key moments over the past couple of years in order to make it all right in 2013. The team appears to have the pieces of another very solid squad in place. But is it a championship contender? Were about to find out. This much is clear, though: there is no appetite for a third consecutive Presidents' Trophy in this citys hardware collection unless its joined by the Stanley Cup.
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