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Gang Man Murdered: Father Holds No Grudge

A father and a former Fiji resident is shattered after the loss of his only son who was allegedly stabbed to death by his partner in Petone, New Zealand.. Rajesh Verma has been thrust back into fatherhood, taking charge of his only son's baby, after the gang member was stabbed to death. The grieving father says he holds no grudge against the accused killer, Jessica Keefe, 29, who has been arrested in connection with the death. Ambulance and police staff found Sean Verma, 30, a patched Mongrel Mob member, in the stairwell of the Housing New Zealand-owned Altair flats in East St, Petone, on Tuesday night. He had a stab wound to his chest and emergency services spent an hour trying to revive him before he died. Keefe was seen crying, with a bleeding nose and cuts and scratches on her arm, before she was handcuffed and taken away. Police said that a 29-year-old woman had been charged with murder and would appear in the Lower Hutt District Court. The pair had been drinking before the incident. At the time of his death, Verma was serving a 10-month home detention sentence for attacking a man who texted his partner asking for sex. Rajesh Verma, 57, was coming to terms with the fact that he would have to look after his 18-month-old grandson. "Sean is gone but he gave us a present," Rajesh Verma said. Keefe's 8-year-old son and 6-year-old daughter were being looked after by her family. Only hours before his son was stabbed, Mr Verma received a text from him simply saying: "Bye."
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He started "screaming and crying" when he was told his son was dead, and hugged his covered body as it was removed from the scene. "He was my only son . . . I am shattered." Mr Verma said his son's relationship with Keefe was sometimes "perfect" and sometimes it was "nasty" but he was told never to interfere. His son, a former Petone College student, was born and raised in Lower Hutt and joined the Mongrel Mob in his early 20s. "He was a good kid - always there for us." Neighbour Doreen Tomlinson had watched Sean Verma grow up since he was in his late teens. "He was such a beautiful, massive person. He really was kind-hearted." Being a patched member of the Mongrel Mob did not stop "Sean being Sean", she said. East St resident Sheralean Lamb said she saw Keefe sitting on the grass outside her apartment after the stabbing. She was crying and had a bleeding nose and scratches on at least one of her arms. "She was in hysterics." Mongrel Mob associate Peter Paul said he was shocked to hear of his friend's death. Gang members gathered at the scene early and performed a haka. "I was with the bro yesterday [Tuesday]. We were having a drink having a good time. "He was a good man. He loved his kids and he loved his computer too," Paul said. Preparations are being made for Verma's funeral, which is likely to be on Monday.
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PS Emphasise Total Commitment NZ-Fiji Dialogue Should Remain And Loyalty To Departing Diplomats Open: Goff
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation permanent secretary Mr Amena Yauvoli together with staff members bid farewell to three diplomats at the Ministrys headquarters in Suva. While congratulating the departing diplomats at the official farewell ceremony last week, Mr Yauvoli emphasised the importance of their new role. Let me emphasise at this point that you are going in as diplomats, as the face of Fiji in the areas of operation that you work in and we expect nothing less than total commitment and loyalty in terms of deliverance of your work, Mr Yauvoli said Mr Yauvoli said all missions operate in a hierarchical system and there is a need to subscribe to this system. With this system, he said, communication such as discussion with Heads of Missions and headquarters is
Channels of dialogue between New Zealand and Fiji should be kept open, says New Zealands Opposition Foreign Affairs spokesman Phil Goff. Goff told Radio New Zealand he applauds the support New Zealand has given to Fiji but the ultimate test will be whether free and fair elections will be held in 2014. He said New Zealand is among donors who have given funds and technical help towards the constitution and
promised elections, however the Fiji government has not shown good faith or that it intends to restore democracy. New Zealands put half a million dollars into that and I applaud that support for a restoration of democracy but this response really raises the question of whether the government is intending to introduce free and fair elections next year and whether it is committed to a democratic outcome, he said.
Fijian Prime Minister, Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama has sent a letter of sympathy to the Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard following the devastations in Queensland caused by recent flooding. May I take this opportunity, on behalf of the people of Fiji, to convey to you, Prime Minister, our deep sadness at the extent of the flooding in Queensland associated with the monsoonal system, and the loss of life, destruction to property and suffering to the general public, Prime Minister Bainimarama said. Having also very recently suffered at the wrath of severe Tropical Cyclone
Fijian Prime Minister Extends Sympathies To Australian PM
Evan a month ago, our thoughts and prayers are with the people of Queensland, especially the families of the victims and with all the people of Australia. PM Bainimarama also reaffirmed his gratitude to the Australian government for the relief efforts that were generously forthcoming for the victims of Tropical Cyclone Evan. In addition, the Prime Minister expressed his sincere wishes to the Australian government that their efforts on bringing relief and comfort to their people will be met with complete success.
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama is sending invitations to individuals and organisations to be members of the Constituent Assembly over the course of the next few weeks. The last of the invitations will go out after the 14th of February, the deadline for existing political parties to register under the new Political Parties Decree. Those parties that register under the Decree will be invited to the Constituent Assembly. As earlier announced, the Constituent Assembly is scheduled to have its first sitting in February.
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very critical for direction and advice. The achievement of the Ministrys vision, mission and goals was also stressed. The important thing is we have our goals in these missions that are outlined in the 2013 Annual Corporate plan to get back maximum benefits for Fiji, Mr Yauvoli said. Mr Yauvoli said there will be challenges along the way and these challenges can be overcome. The departing diplomats include: Mr Atama Nawaciono (Second Secretary-Beijing, China) Mr Om Praksh Goundar (Second Secretary- New Delhi, India) Mr Vilikesa Naivalucava (Third Secretary- Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea) Meanwhile, Mr Eliki Salusalu who was not part of the official farewell ceremony is taking up the Counselor position in Abu Dhabi.
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received by the Lautoka District Office within a month for the rebuilding of houses affected by Tropical Cyclone Evan. District officer Ruth Atu said more than 3,000 houses were partially or fully damaged in Lautoka with a total cost of more than $6 million. Atu said they will be focusing on assisting as many households as possible who cannot rebuild on their own and whose annual income is
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The Fiji Government remains adamant and committed in its efforts to revitalise the ailing coconut industry in the country. The Ministry of Agriculture permanent secretary Ropate Ligairi made these comments whilst presenting Fijis country paper on the various programs and developments in Fijis coconut industry at the 49th Asia and Pacific Coconut Community Ministerial meeting currently underway in Nadi. The revitalization programs include taking over of the Coconut Industry Development Authority (CIDA) by the Extension Division to allow for better co-ordination that entails the overall coconut based crop diversification, crop and livestock diversification programs under coconut as the way forward to address the arable land shortage yet maximize returns from the current coconut covered areas, government funding support to ensure achievements of targeted replanting programs; completion of the whole nut processing factory on Taveuni,
Fijian Govt Committed To Revitalizing Coconut Industry
The Constituent Assembly has the duty to review and approve the draft constitution as required under the relevant Decree. The Decree requires that the Assembly be diverse, and in addition to political parties, be composed of members who represent faith based organisations, trade unions, employers, the business community, Government, rural and agricultural communities, the RFMF, national organisations, women, youth, people with disability, pensioners, and other Fijian-registered civil society groups, amongst others.
with the planned renovation and refurbishment of the laboratory and research facilities and activities on Taveuni and Wainigata. Mr Ligairi added that New initiatives by Government through the Department of Agriculture will see the launching of the 1 million coconut tree planting program for 2013 to 2015 and includes aggressive community outreach on the significance of the commodity. Government is investing $370,000 to ensure the achievements of targeted coconut replanting programs as well as the completion of the whole nut processing factory in Taveuni. Programs to promote the virgin coconut oil (VCO) production in terms of handicrafts and other value added products is gaining momentum and fetching better returns for farmers and especially rural women. A Coconut Industry Task Force chaired by the Permanent Secretary for Finance Filimone Waqabaca has also been formed by government in its bid to revive the ailing industry.
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The $16-million Packages 5G Suva Point Sewerage and Suva Point Sewage Pumping Stations project is ahead of schedule, the company doing it says. Indian company Technofab Engineering Ltd was awarded the project by the Water Authority of Fiji. The New Delhi-headquartered engineering and construction company is now also bidding for more projects in Fiji, including with Fiji Sugar Corporation and Fiji Electricity Authority. A significant percentage of the Suva point project had been completed, confirmed Technofab Engineering manager project Amit Ranawat. We have already finished 70 to 80 per cent of works and maybe within next two months we are going to complete this project before the time, Mr Ranawat said. This is for the whole Suva Point area, Laucala Bay area and the line is about a 32-kilometer new pipeline we are installing. Our work is only with the installation of pipe and making the connection with the various pump stations. Pump stations The 5G project involves the installation of a centralised sewerage pipe system that will connect to four different pump stations in various areas within the proposed locations. These pump stations will then be connected to the main Kinoya Sewerage Treatment Plant. It is intended to prevent the seeping of
$16-Million 5G Sewerage Project Ahead Of Schedule
sewer waste into the sea polluting the environment, habitats and swimming areas. The company currently employs 85 local workers on the project and about three to four administration staff. Mr Ranawat said: After independence of Fiji this is the first time that an overseas company has started a project such as this where the installation of sewerage pipeline project has been commissioned. Mr Ranawat said that they had successfully commissioned five to ten per cent of the pipeline project. Current and future projects Mr Ranawat said they were in the process of completing yet another project with the Kinoya Sewerage Treatment Plant costing about $16 million. There is about five per cent of work left to done for the Kinoya Sewerage Treatment Plant costing about $16 million which we undertook in 2010. He added that the company is positive it will secure yet other projects this year. We have already filled the tender with Fiji Sugar Corporation and we are hopeful that we will be successful in securing the project. We are also looking at the project by the Fiji Electricity Authority which is on the installation of about a 40-kilometer line on the ground and above ground electrical lines as well. We have filled all our rates and we are quite determined that it will be approved.
Pilot On Gun Charges Denied Bail

A Pacific Sun pilot, charged in relation to the death of a six-year-old New Zealand national in an alleged shooting incident, appeared in the Lautoka Magistrates Court. Mohammad Rizwan Khan, 33, has been charged with - one count of failing to maintain arms in safe and secure custody and - one count of manslaughter by negligence or breach of duty. It is alleged that on January 26, at Sabeto in Nadi, Khan failed to take reasonable care in keeping arms in his possession securely and in safe custody. He was allegedly the licensee of the mentioned arms. It is also alleged that Khan, failed to take reasonable care and precautions in securing his Marlin 12-gauge goose gun. It is alleged that this led to the death of six-year-old Mohammad Salman Khan. Khan was represented by Suva lawyer, Vishal Pillay, who made a bail application, which was denied. In his submission, Mr Pillay stated that Khan was not a direct offender and had no previous convictions and that he belonged to a reputable family. He told the court that Khan had now lost his job effectively and had wife and a son to support, who were in Australia. In his bail application Mr Pillay requested Khans bail on strict bail conditions and that his passport would be surrendered to the court. This was objected to by the prosecution, who told the court that Khans family was in Australia and that he was related to the family of the deceased and the main witness in the case. He said Khan was likely to communicate with the state witness and interfere in the current investigations in which a 10-year-old was currently under Police investigations. Magistrate Sujeewa Nishanka refused the bail application stating that in Fiji firearm offences are rare and it was a dangerous offence. No plea was taken.
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Sugar Gets Extra $20Million For Mechanization

Government will inject an extra $20 million into the sugar industry, including helping efficiencies through mechanization. The help will be in the form of investment in equipment to assist farmers cultivate and harvest their sugarcane. Farmers would have access to a pool of equipment for both cultivation and harvesting. In a statement Prime Minister Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama said practical steps are being taken to restore Fijis sugar industry to prosperity. Commodore Bainimarama - the Sugar Minister - also said that costs would be reduced and an increase in efficiency and sugar production were assured. The industry needs to be sustainable, well managed and properly equipped, Commodore Bainimarama said. Sugar farmers must play their part in these vital reforms. That is why a cane quality payment system was introduced this year, with an allocation of $4.4 million. Ministry of Sugar permanent secretary, Manasa Vaniqi, said in view of the restructure put in place by Government in the last two years the cane payment to farmers had been significantly higher compared to the recent past. Things looking up We have managed to make a turnaround for the industry in two years when the Deloitte Report was predicting that it would take more than seven years for the industry to resurrect itself, for Lieutenant-Colonel Vaniqi said. He said the industrys dependence on Government through budgetary allocation, injecting funds to help it survive, was slowly being phased out. This is reflected through the declining allocation, which will eventually lead to the industry standing on its own two feet. He said predictions had placed the recovery figure to be more than $170m but Government had helped the industry recover with only $142m. Support for the initiative Sugar Cane Growers Council chief executive Sundresh Chetty said all industry stakeholders supported this initiative to move to mechanization. It is high time Fiji joined other sugar producing countries in the move towards mechanization. It will ease the problem of labour and cane shortage in mills during the harvesting season, Mr Chetty said. Government has also allocated $600,000 for the acquiring of cultivators, ploughs and other farming implements for 2013. The challenges Director Sugar, Viliame Gucake, said the concept of an equipment pool included the purchasing of tractors, trucks and mechanical harvesters in preparation for the harvesting season. One of the challenges faced during the last two seasons was that iTaukei farmers did not cut cane on Sundays and Indo Fijian farmers did not cut cane during the soccer season, Mr Gucake said. It affects the supply of cane to the mill so this decision to come up with the strategy of an equipment pool was taken, he said. The pool notion includes the training of cane cutters because growers previously hired cutters from the maritime islands. The director also confirmed that a team recently visited Queensland to see how the equipment pool was utilised by farmers there. In addition, the equipment pool strategy is part of the sugar industrys Strategic Action Plan 2013-2022 which has been broken down to a five- year focus beginning this year until 2017.
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Increase In Indian Tourists

FIJI is targeting high-end tourists from India considering the number of visitor arrivals from the subcontinent tripled since 2010. Ministry of Tourism permanent secretary Elizabeth Powell, during the tourism road show in New Delhi, India, said tourist arrivals from India last year was around 3000. Ms Powell said the number of visitor arrivals from India had increased after the road show started in 2011, "The Indian market is growing exponentially. It is a very strong growth," she said. In 2010, the number of tourists from India was 1800, in 2011 2200 and more than 3000 last year. But the tourism stakeholders are not focusing on any ordinary Indian traveler. "Fiji is not for every Indian traveler. We are targeting high ends," she said. Ms Powell said most tourists from India arrived in the country for weddings, honeymoon and family packages. Recognizing that, tourism stakeholders in India for the road show made sure the focus was on luring the visitors to Fiji. Ms Powell commended the Tourism Fiji office in Mumbai for its effort in marketing Fiji. "They have been doing very well and I'm so pleased with them," she said. The number of property representatives at the road show had also increased since 2011. "In 2011, we had six reps, nine reps in 2012 and now we have 12," she said. And some of those reps were representing more than one property. The tourism stakeholders were in Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Mumbai, Delhi and Kolkatta.
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New Zealand recorded its biggest December month trade surplus since 1991 as imports, particularly of aircraft, fell more sharply than exports. The trade surplus was $486 million in December, equal to 12 per cent of exports, roughly 10 times the average surplus of $49 million for December in the previous five years, Statistics New Zealand said. The headline result masks an underlying fall in exports for the month of December, led by receipts from dairy products, Traders expected a $105 million deficit but the NZ dollar sat unchanged at 83.30 US cents after the data was released in a market awaiting an official cash rate announcement on Thursday. The surplus is the largest for a December month as a percentage of
Record NZ December Trade Surplus, Despite Export Fall
exports since December 1991. The strong December surplus helped reduce the trade deficit for the December quarter to $87 million. Exports fell 5.1 per cent in the December month compared to December 2011, reflecting a 5.3 per cent fall in the value of exports of milk powder, butter and cheese, a 17 per cent fall in exports of logs and wood and wood products and a 97 per cent fall in exports of prefabricated buildings. The picture was lumpier on the import side where an 89 per cent fall in the value of imports of large aircraft and helicopters from France helped reduce imports in December by 10 per cent. The value of imports of petroleum and products fell by 31 per cent but the value of vehicle imports rose by $49 million.
The establishment of the National Sports Commission will strengthen the sporting sector in the country and regulate sports development in Fiji. Minister for Youth and Sports Viliame Naupoto said that establishing the commission will ensure that the benefits of sports are maximized for all citizens in this age of professionalism. Development of sports facilities to provide greater access to international standard sports events is being heralded through the refurbishment of the National Stadium complex while the development of rural playing fields continues to give access of rural sporting talent to standard sports grounds, Minister Naupoto said. Minister Naupoto stated that the National Sporting Federations will
Sports Commission To Strengthen Fijis Sporting Sector
continue to be the vehicle with which the sports grants and development assistance is channeled by government including overseas sporting tours, short term experts and hosting international tournaments. In the 2013 National Budget address, Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama announced the allocation of $1 million for the establishment of this commission. Fiji has had several different sports development programs that were largely unconnected and uncoordinated. This needs to change. So we are providing a new allocation of $1 million to set up a National Sports Commission to oversee and coordinate sporting development throughout the country, the Prime Minister said.
The products of a China-based manufacturing company, Hisense, have seen an increase of 11 per cent in market share in Fiji. This was reflected in the annual sales data from the companys agent incountry, Courts (Fiji) Ltd. The company manufactures mainly white goods and the increase of its refrigerators and television set sales has been noted. Hisense products in the Fijian home appliance market include refrigerators, TVs, air-conditioners, washing machines, and small appliances.
Chinese Product Does Well In Fijian Market
Fiji Dairy said it is currently addressing factory issues regarding its homogenisation machine. While not presenting any health risks or taste issues, some consumers may have noticed the milk being a little irregular in consistency. This is due to these factory issues with its homogenisation process, the dairy company said.. Rewa Dairy would like to stress to Fijian consumers that Rewa Life is still perfectly safe to drink as long as it is consumed within its Use By date, and kept in a cool place. As always Consumers can still use Rewa Life as they have always done, marketing director Nathan Hildebrand said. The Rewa Dairy factory has recently seen massive increase throughout and the team is managing this increase in milk consumption. As well as increases in liquid milk consumption, there have been increases
Rewa Milk Perfectly Safe, Factory Sorting Process
Hisense said the brand is also gaining acceptance among builders and professional customers, with Hisense air-conditioning products slated for use in four projects in the country. Hisense is now one of the top-three brands for refrigerators in Fiji. While a nine per cent increase in market share for Hisense TV which puts the brand in the top five categories. Hisense said cooperative efforts between itself and Courts (Fiji) Ltd have helped build strong brand awareness in Fiji.
Prime Minister Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama has sent a letter of condolence to the President of the Federative Republic of Brazil on the recent fire in Brazil that claimed more than 230 lives. Part of the PMs message expressed the government and people of Fijis deepest condolences also stating it is with great sadness that he sent the message as the
PM Sends Condolences To Brazil
New Year has just begun with many of these young victims probably looking forward to another year of studies and personal development and other planned activities. Brazilian authorities have cited the use of fireworks as the cause of the nightclub fire. Meanwhile, the country is now marking a 3-day mourning period for those that lost their lives.
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Corporate headquarters, warehouse plan Vision Group has started the premier corporate headquarters. commercial development of its 7.5 So there will be fairly substantial acre property at Jerusalem Road in building on that site just for Vision Nabua, Suva. Group. This is being done through the groups Mr Munasinghe said the location property owning and development is quite good and they have been company Vision Property Limited. inundated with enquiries from people Vision Group chief executive P.L. interested to buy those lots. Munasinghe indicated the site will Development completion have 11 lots. Mr Munasinghe confirmed the Sale of lots subdividing works is expected to finish Vision Group is however, undecided as by the end of February before they to how many lots to sell and how many move onto the next phase.. to retain. Then probably construction of the The intention of the Vision Group is Vision Group Building will start this use some of the lots, he said. year, he said. We plan to convert about two or Mr Munasinghe, however, could not three lots of that into our warehouse confirm exactly when construction and logistical complex and also our would start.
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Former politician Bernadette RoundsGanilau is calling on more young people to stand in the 2014 General Election. Mrs Rounds-Ganilau was the Minister for Labour, Tourism, Industrial Relations, Productivity and Environment in the early Bainimarama Government. She said it was time for young people to stand up and make their voices heard. I am very impressed and amazed with the work young people have been doing in this country. With the political climate we are in it is essential that we need young minds with ecological wisdom and sustainability, Mrs Rounds-Ganilau said. Young people are doing amazing things nowadays and they need to further extend that by running for elections which will be a great thing. The leader of the Green Party, which was formed in 2008, said they were interested in the young of tomorrow and would like them to consider taking part in the next election. As for Mrs Rounds-Ganilau and her party she said it was too early to make a comment as things were changing all the time. The decree has come as a shock for the party because of the time constraints, but things are changing all the time so we will wait for the 28-day period of registration. We are just waiting to see at the moment because anything can change and we have people who are interested candidates and willing to contest under our banner. The retired politician now spends most of her time working with non-governmental organisations like the Loloma Foundation and the Kidney Foundation of Fiji. The new National Youth Party (NYP) has welcomed the comment by the Green Party leader. Party leader Nayagodamu Korovou acknowledged the support and encouragement stemming from a former politician like Mrs Rounds-Ganilau. Mrs Rounds-Ganilau served in 2000 and 2001 in the interim government of former Prime Minister Laisenia Qarase as Assistant Minister for Social Welfare. From June to December 2006, she was deputy leader of the opposition and chairperson of the Public Accounts Committee of the House of Representatives. She contested and won the Suva City General Communal Constituency seat for the United Peoples Party (UPP) in the 2006 General Election, defeating Cabinet minister Kenneth Zinck. She was one of two UPP candidates returned in the election. Upon accepting office in the Bainimarama Government in January 2007, however, the leader of the now dissolved UPP, Mick Beddoes, asked her to resign from the party.
The Fiji Police Force is seeking the publics views about setting up a sexual offenders register. Officerin-charge of the Juvenile Bureau, Inspector Orisi Tukana says the main reason behind this is to let the public know of sexual offenders living in their midst. We have a Facebook page called Fiji Guardians and on it I have posted questions to the people on how do the people of Fiji feel about having a register for sexual offenders and letting them know that a sexual offender lives in their compound or community. But that is something that we need to build on. We will see if the legislation allows for us to do that then we will pursue. Tukana adds the comments in the
social media have been interesting and this may be one way to deter would be offenders in the future. There have been a lot of responses from people who like the idea of creating a register for sexual offenders and making them aware of their whereabouts. I believe that this again is a punitive measure for people who are intending to commit sexual offence and if they have served their time in prison they have this at community level for people to be aware. Tukana says the initiative will depend on the response from the public in trying to curb child abuse and rape cases in the country.
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The joy of a birthday celebration turned tragic Wednesday for a 43-year-old man who met his horrific death after getting hit and dragged by a bus into a nearby drain at Bau Road in Nausori. Jiten Prasad's family celebrated his birthday on Monday and the party atmosphere was still prevalent in their home until Wednesday morning as he prepared to go to work just like on any other normal day. His wife, Vandhna Mala Karan, 36, could not come to terms with the news of his passing when approached by the reporter and said her husband will be missed forever. "I just could not believe that it was him (Prasad) that was trapped and buried under the bus when the news was relayed to me. I kept calling on his cell phone but there was no answer. I did not know that he was gone and had
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left all of us forever," she said as tears freely rolled down her cheeks. "He will be missed as he dearly loved me, his children, his mother and other family members. We never had any problems in life and were always staying happily as a well bonded family." "My husband would walk to the main road from our house to take the bus to work daily and I would just stand at the door and watch him board the bus every morning but today was different as I did not come to the door to say goodbye or wish him well for the day. And neither did I stand on the door to watch him till he boarded the bus." "This will haunt me for the rest of my life as I could not see him during the last few minutes of his life. His last words to me were- "Vandhna take care of our little one"- he said that because our little daughter is sick." Karan added that her husband was a very hardworking man and was recently awarded the Best Employee award by his employers for his commitment and dedication at work. He was also the sole bread winner in the family and always ensured that his two daughters, aged 15 and 6 always got what they wanted and could never see them or their mother sad or in pain. "Life without him will be difficult for us and I just want the authorities to get harsh with careless drivers as another life has been lost on our roads. He was innocent and was not expecting his death. It has happened to my family today and can happen to another family tomorrow. Drivers have to be more responsible because their carelessness breaks families makes life difficult for all," she added. Metuisela Ratabua,36, who was first to be at the scene said he heard the
noise and ran to the roadside where he was told by the driver of the bus that someone is trapped under the bus. "I went underneath and saw a man wearing blue jeans trapped under the gear box of the bus. He was dragged about 5meters from the roadside by the bus which had veered off the road." "There was only one passenger and the driver in the bus. I asked the driver what happened and he said he had lost control of the bus and bumped into the deceased," said Ratabua who lives opposite the deceased's home. Meanwhile, Police spokeswoman Ana Naisoro said the bus driver is currently in police custody while the body of the deceased is at the Wainibokasi mortuary awaiting post mortem. Police is again pleading with drivers to be vigilant and cautious at all times. The national road death toll now stands at seven.
Sitiveni Rabuka Steps Down

FORMER Prime Minister Major General Sitiveni Rabuka has quit politics, labeling his departure a nonregrettable one. The Soqosoqo Vakavulewa ni Taukei (SVT) party founder and leader said it was time to move on and step aside from politics. He will not contest next year's general election. "I leave with no regrets, except for the way I entered, for which I have publicly apologised," Maj-Gen Rabuka said. "I am stepping out of all political activities. I am very grateful for all the support I received from a large part of the Fiji population while in party politics." Maj-Gen Rabuka, who will continue to live in Suva, said he had informed close friends and party members of the SVT about his decision. Describing his term as prime minister from 1992 to 1999, Maj-Gen Rabuka said he did his best for the people and didn't regret any changes made during his term. "I changed what I wanted to change," he said. Maj-Gen Rabuka is pleading with aspiring and future politicians to act justly and walk humbly before God. The disbanded Great Council of Chiefs severed links with the SVT party in 2001.
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Health Minister Doctor Neil Sharma will be touring the Northern division with the focus of ensuring adequate health services are delivered to communities there. Dr Sharma said the key focus of the tour is to further enhance operational activities within the ministry and strengthen partnership with all stakeholders in the northern division. The Ministry is trying its best to provide better health care facilities to the people of the country and urgent steps are being taken to address issues which might hinder these deliveries, Dr Sharma said. The Minister will be meeting with corporate entities to further enhance
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Fiji Ginger $16M Earnings

FIJI'S request to export fresh ginger to Australia has been granted following the release of the final import risk analysis report by the Australian Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry this week. Biosecurity Authority of Fiji (BAF) acting chief executive officer Waisiki Gonemaituba said Fiji exported about $6million worth of processed or baby ginger annually. He said this additional market for fresh ginger would further boost export earnings, providing a significant trade benefit for our local economy. "This new market for fresh ginger in Australia will not only bring substantial benefits for large numbers of farming communities and their families but will also boost Fiji's ginger exports and bring more foreign exchange into the country," he said. The approval would allow Fiji to export fresh ginger to Australia for the first time since the initial request for access was made in 2003. Describing new market access for fresh ginger as a significant win for Fiji, he acknowledged the technical assistance of the AusAID-funded PHAMA (Pacific Horticultural and Agricultural Market Access) program. Mr Gonemaituba said without the assistance, uncertainty would remain on its approval process. The next step for BAF, the Department of Agriculture and stakeholders from the local ginger industry was to develop the operational protocol for exporting fresh ginger from Fiji. He said the opportunity to export ginger to Australia would give added confidence and incentive for farmers to grow the crop. "We are already working on this. The PHAMA program has developed a draft handbook with planned farmer and exporter in-field training programs that will help meet conditions set by the Australian authorities. "Fiji's ginger was of high quality with a unique flavour and low in plant fibre. We are confident that it will gain wide acceptance in the Australian market." He said the final IRA report for Fiji ginger identified the yam scale insects (Aspidiella hartii) and burrowing nematode (Radopholus similis) as quarantine pests of concern to Australia. The report recommended a combination of management measures including the registration of farmers and exports, growing crops with in-field management controls, and fumigating, inspecting and certifying consignments by BAF.
private, public partnership with the aim of improving health services in the Northern division. In light of this private public partnership, the Ministry has successfully set up rest house in Nabouwalu in the Bua province. Immediate relatives of inpatients who are staying far away or in the interior can now stay in the rest house instead of hiring vans or carriers to go back home or returning in the early hours of the morning, Dr Sharma said. The Minister is expected to tour Labasa, Savusavu, Dreketi, Seqaqa, Coqeloa and Wainikoro health centres and hospitals to obtain first hand reports of critical health issues faced in the north.
With the theme 25 years of Melanesian Solidarity and Growth, the Melanesian Spearhead Groups Jubilee launch was inaugurated by the Prime Minister of Vanuatu, Honorable Meltek Sato Kilman Livtuvanu. Fijis Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Ratu Inoke Kubuabola attended the launch in Port Villa on behalf of Fijis Prime Minister, Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama. During the launch, Minister Kubuabola along with the Foreign Ministers of the Solomon Islands, Vanuatu and Papua New Guinea participated in a trade exhibition organised by the MSG Secretariat. Ministers also took part in the unveiling of the MSG Silver Jubilee Carvings, the launching of the MSG Silver Jubilee Documentary, the launching of the MSG Souvenirs, the tree planting and the Kava Ceremony. The leaders reflected on the progress of the MSG since its inception in 1988
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Two villages in the highlands of Nadroga have welcomed the recent development of roads into their villages after years of neglect. The villages of Vunatovau and Nadromai located nine kilometers from Sigatoka town can now have access to commercial activities and schools following the development of the roads by New Zealand contractors, Higgins Group. The request for improved road access over the years were finally answered when the Fiji Roads Authority completed the clearing of the roads to the village and built two slip ways costing more than $20,000. For Vunatovau village head man, Josefa Kidi, the new road to his village will give villagers improved access to health services and schools for women and children from the village.
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and recognised the contributions of the founders and pioneers of the MSG. Minister Kubuabola expressed his sincere gratitude to the Government and people of Vanuatu for hosting the MSG Silver Jubilee Celebrations. On the same note, he also thanked the MSG member countries for the support and understanding which they had accorded to Fiji in its national building process. He further urged the members that the leaders of today need to continue with the MSG legacy of the founders and pioneers in order for the next generation to experience and enjoy our true Melanesia. Minister Kubuabola reiterated the support of Fiji towards future aspirations of MSG. MSG member countries are expected to host a one week MSG celebrations following the launch of the Silver Jubilee. Fiji will also be dedicating a week for the MSG celebrations. The dates for the MSG week for Fiji are yet to be confirmed.
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"We are so grateful to the current government not only for listening to our plea but acting on it straight away, he said. "For the past years we only tried but nothing happened however, finally we can now boast our new roads." For fellow villager Amelia Bai, the new road will allow her to sell her produce at the Sigatoka market on a daily basis. "We couldn't have asked for more. We can now sell our produce from the village as we can take them down to Sigatoka every morning," she said. "As a mother I am more than happy because my children can go to school every morning in the neighbouring village school." More than 30 students from the village attend classes at Nadromai Primary School which is two kilometres from Vunatovau.
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Large number of students from the central division turned out at the Ministry of ITaukei Affairs for interviews for local scholarships offered this year. Similar interviews are expected to be conducted in the western and northern divisions. Among the few interviewees was former Labasa College student Isaia Kumisalei who was shortlisted for the interview and is adamant that he will secure a scholarship. If I will be selected, I will do my best to attain the grade that is required and contribute to the economy, Mr Kumisalei said. Isaia Kumisalei said that students of this day and age have the opportunity to further purse their education with the incentive programs government is providing. I am thankful to government for providing students the opportunity to
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further pursue academic qualifications and become resourceful people for the future, he said. The Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama in announcing the 2013 budget address highlighted that the cornerstone of Governments policy and reforms is to ensure that education be made accessible to all Fijians. Government has allocated $24million for tertiary scholarships with a common goal of prioritising education and to make Fiji knowledge based society. As well, $5 million has been allocated for a new scholarship program to cover tuition fees for more than 1,000 students in 2013 to undertake vocational courses, through the Fiji National University (FNU), to help them acquire specialised trade skills. These incentives will provide students amongst other things, to become certified plumbers, electricians, deckhands, carpenters, mechanics and engineers.
A former Post Fiji employee in Salia Village, Nayau, Lau, appeared in the Suva Magistrates Court Tuesday charged with larceny. Tavo Lesumailepanoni appeared before Magistrate Sufia Hamza and was awaiting confirmation from the Legal Aid Commission for representation. He is charged with three counts of larceny by servant, two counts of conversion, and a count of attempt to commit arson. While employed as a post officer, it is alleged Lesumailepanoni dishonestly appropriated 180 telephone cards worth $900, 30 quick dial cards valued at $600 and some monies sent through Post Fijis
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Fiji nationals living in Queensland, Australia have been requested to contact the Fiji High Commission in Canberra should they require consular services following adverse flooding and severe post-cyclone weather. The High Commissions acting head of mission Cheryl Brown Irava said staff at the High Commission in Canberra are ready to assist former Fiji residents or any Fiji nationals residing in the northern State of Queensland should they need consular assistance. There is a sizeable Fiji community
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Telegram Money Order service which was never received by the villagers of Salia. The total worth of items appropriated by the accused is $6150. The alleged incident took place in January 20, 2009 after Lakeba Police received a complaint about a fire incident at the Salia Post Office. Lesumailepanoni who was interviewed as a suspect in the fire incident, admitted under caution that he allegedly took the items. His plea has been deferred to await confirmation from the Legal Aid. The case has been adjourned to February 5 for mention.
in Ipswich and we are in touch with contacts there for any assistance they may require, she said. The Fiji High Commission has also contacted the State Emergency Services (SES) of Queensland advising of the Mission and Consulate General contact details should Fiji nationals in affected areas require consular assistance. The High Commission will continue to monitor the flood situation in Brisbane and other regions in QLD and keep in contact with community groups, Ms Brown Irava said.
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Eight Fijians have been convicted of passport fraud in New Zealand over the last decade. Samoans, Indians, Somalians and Kiwis are the other nationalities listed in the 145 cases released by the New Zealand Immigration Department. According to the media, 22 people from Samoa have been convicted in the past 10 years of using fake immigration documents. That is 15 per cent of the 145 successful prosecutions. Indian nationals were second on the list with 13 convictions, followed by Somalia and New Zealand with 11 convictions and Fiji with eight. Of the 145 convictions, 128 were
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The swollen Tweed River floods over the roads at Chinderah in far north New South Wales courtesy of ex tropical Cyclone Oswald. Floodwaters have raged through Queensland and northern New South Wales, causing damage to properties and businesses. SOME Fijians who are among those living in the path of deadly floodwaters in Queensland, Australia, say they are safe but are anticipating worse in days to come as rainfall and floodwaters continue to inundate the Sunshine state. Kusum Kumari Chand, a former Fiji citizen living in Marsden, Brisbane, said in an interview that it had been raining since last Tuesday and Marsden was like a sea flood everywhere. Torrential rain has flooded several towns in eastern Australia. Businesses in the Queensland state capital Brisbane were inundated while 1200 properties were flooded by recordhigh waters in the city of Bundaberg. Government helicopters were used to rescue 18 people from the roofs of their homes in Bundaberg, which has a population of 98,000. As well, several tornadoes struck at the weekend in the central and south-east areas of the state, causing widespread damage. Mrs Chand said rainfall was continuing accompanied by strong winds. "There are floodwaters everywhere. All roads are closed and power supply has been intermittent," she said. Mrs Chand, who lives with her family, said they were safe but were worried about what could happen in days to come as heavy rainfall continued unabated. Weather watchers have dubbed the flood as one of the most severe in the history of Australia, and south-east Queensland and northern New South Wales are struggling with an unfolding weather disaster as floodwaters force more evacuations. Mrs Chand said roofs were ripped off by strong winds and majority of the power supply and phone lines remained cut. "Many Brisbane residents have been told to leave their homes due to the intensity of flood waters. The most affected is Bundaberg and Gympie where people had to be evacuated and majority had left their houses with their families because of the fear of dying," she said. Mrs Chand said earlier in the day she spoke with her son Naresh Chand, a former Fiji citizen who stays in Goodna, Brisbane. "Naresh, who is from Nausori said they were without power supply since Saturday. He said he was okay and his family was safe as well. He said everything was closed nobody was suppose to go outside because of the flood waters," she said. Mrs Chand said in the path of the disaster, thousands of people were told to leave their homes. "We have bought all the necessary items such as food and are keeping a close watch on the weather conditions and adversaries in the media," she said. Mrs Chand said the flood was very similar to the one that hit Australia in 2011 and heavy rainfall and flood waters have also started to hit the New South Wales in Sydney. Permanent secretary for Information Sharon Smith-Johns said the best thing for any Fijian citizen in Australia should do was to listen to advisories and take shelter because the situation there was shocking. Further attempts to get comments from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs regarding the safety of Fijians in Queensland were unsuccessful.
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49th APCC Opens In Nadi

The 49th Asia and Pacific Coconut Community (APCC) Ministerial meeting got under way at the Novotel Hotel in Nadi. Prime Minister Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama was the chief guest at the meeting which is being hosted by the Ministry of Agriculture. APCC Executive Director Romulo Arancon Jnr in his opening remarks said, The APCC member countries account for about 85-90 percent of total world coconut production and exports involving millions of small holder, farm and factory workers and their families who are directly or indirectly dependent on coconut for their livelihood. As the first commodity based organization the APCC as an intergovernmental organization has brought about the strong foundation for cooperation, coordination, exchange and sharing of technologies and experiences, specifically in our respective policies, strategies and development programs for the coconut industry including resources from the member states for the benefit of farmers and various stakeholders. He said, the member countries will present their annual country statements and review their coconut industry roadmap for the calendar year 2012 in their respective countries. They will highlight the new policy measures as well as short and long term coconut development programs. As in the previous years we will give special attention to the progress reports on the country accomplishments related to the PNG Declaration in 2006, in terms of investments in the coconut planting and replanting program, and concrete indicators such as the budget and other investments allocated by our respective members states for coconut replanting and rehabilitation programs. We believe that documenting and monitoring the achievements of our members states related to the PNG Declaration is very important in view of the need to address the problem of low coconut productivity and low farmers income in member states. We recognize that is a need for strong political will and commitment by government policy makers such as our guests today and participants in the meeting to accelerate the coconut replanting, planting and rehabilitation programs. Under the PNG declaration, governments of the APP member countries agreed to support their coconut industries, in addressing the issue of senility through their own national coconut rehabilitation programs The 4 day meeting will be held at the Tanoa International Hotel and will included field visits to small holder coconut plantations and programs as well as the launch of the 1 million coconut replanting and planting program in Sigatoka.
Australian Priest Ordered To Leave Fiji
Father Kevin Barr says he was the subject of abusive communications from Commodore Frank Bainimarama. An Australian Catholic priest who has worked in Fiji for 32 years has been ordered to leave the country by Sunday. Fiji's immigration minister Joketani Cokanasiga has declared Father Kevin Barr a prohibited immigrant due to a breach in the terms and conditions of his work permit. The department has given the 76-yearold until Sunday to leave the country. Father Barr claims he has been the subject of abusive communications from the interim government's Prime Minister, Commodore Frank Bainimarama. Father Barr has a long history of social advocacy in Fiji. He has also worked in Papua New Guinea for more than 10 years.
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A Fijian living in New Zealand still visits his homeland frequently to touch base with relatives and people in need. Sam Achary, Taveuni-born but residing in Mangere Bridge in Auckland, has helped many Fijians at home. The latest is his partnership with Radio Tarana in New Zealand for the collection of relief assistance in the form of food, clothes and temporary shelter for Fijians affected by tropical cyclone Evan late last year. They were sent to the Government as part of the cyclone relief works. The containers were sent on December 27. Five containers were organised by Radio Tarana which contained new and used clothing, food items. My family contributed water and food items, canned fish, biscuits, noodles, baked beans, rice and spaghetti to a value of over $1500, Mr Achary said from Auckland. Mr Achary is a partner and founder of the New Zealand-Fiji Community Services Support and Projects Trust. He helps people in funerals, financial aid, school fees for needy children, and donations of computers and educational aids to schools. This year we would like to donate
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$250 each for educational expenses for 10 students. Robert Khan, chief executive officer, Radio Tarana personally thanked the Taveuni-born man for his help. Sam Achary and his team of volunteers provided strong assistance in the collection drive organised by our company for the victims of this disaster. We are grateful to Sam Achary for his strong leadership and great community work Sams team provided assistance in facilitating non-perishable food items, medical supplies, water and basic household items, Mr Khan said. The community is grateful to Sam Achary for this hard work and generosity in assisting in this relief work for the victims of this destructive cyclone. In total, five containers were sent from NZ to Fiji for the PM Relief Fund. Mr Achary is a former Post and Telecommunications Fiji (now Telecom Fiji) employee in Taveuni, a former taxi proprietor, civil servant and former businessman. He migrated to New Zealand in 1987 and now owns 10 service stations in New Zealand and employs over 80 people.
The Fiji Muslim League Varavu Branch, Ba, hosted the festival of Milad-un-Nabi and the birthday celebrations of Prophet Muhammad (SAW) at Govind Park in Ba. Hundreds of families gathered at the park to be part of the celebration and to listen to the Quran. The president of the Fiji Muslim League, Haji Hafizud Dean Khan, said Muslims in Fiji were blessed to have a national holiday to mark the birthday of Prophet Muhammad, the founder of Islam. He thanked the Indonesian Ambassador to Fiji, Aidil Chandra Salim, for his presence at the celebration. Haji Khan said it was a blessing that the Fijian government has allowed the celebrations to take place. Not many countries in the world have the opportunity or to have freedom for your religion to celebrate in the community and we are an existing shining light to the world of the existence of the true multiracial society. He emphasised the teachings of the Prophet (SAW) for everybody to
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learn the message of peace from his teachings. He has the greatest love and cherished love for everybody, Mr Salim said everyone should pray for the welfare of one and all. We have the blessing of the Almighty to be given an opportunity to celebrate the Prophets birthday on a public holiday. he said. He said all were given a duty and opportunity to help and serve the community to bring about peace, justice and prosperity. Milad-un-Nabi is the birthday of the Prophet Muhammad and this celebration is by fellow Muslim communities all over the world. The origins of the observance of Milad-un-Nabi can be dated back to the Fatimad dynasty in the eleventh century after the death of Prophet Muhammad. Two main things to commemorate on Prophet Muhammads birthday are to reflect the struggles of the Islamic world, significant power of Islam and to strengthen our awareness to commitment, Mr Salim said.
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Red Alert For Underage Drivers

Police are warning parents and vehicle owners not to allow people under the age of 18, who do not have driving licenses, to drive. This comes after another accident involving an underage driver who bumped two people while being sent to buy yaqona in the weekend. Police said the 15-year-old, of Nadera, Nasinu, was being questioned after allegedly hitting two women accidentally in a driveway. The two received minor injuries were treated and sent home. A 14-year-old, alleged to have caused an accident while driving a vehicle earlier this month, off the Kings Road in Ra, has been charged with three counts. The accused has been charged with one count of dangerous driving, one count of driving without a license, and the third count was for contravening the conditions of the Third Party Policy. The owner of the vehicle has also been charged with two counts. One count was for permitting another person to drive without a license. The second count was permitting another person to drive contravening the conditions of the Third Party Policy. The two will appear in court at a later date.
Nabukalou Creek - Fishing Ban

The Suva City Council (SCC) is urging members of the public to refrain from using the Nabukalou Creek as a source of food. This was reiterated by the council's special administrator Chandu Umaria on Tuesday afternoon after statistics showed high levels of pollution in the creek. This was also worrisome given that the council had put up signs advising the public against such activities. "We've put up notices along that creek way which state that people should not be fishing there, but obviously these are being disregarded. "We really cannot stress enough that this creek is not in good condition and that food should not be sourced from it," Mr Umaria said. He added however, that the public needed to try and understand the different scenarios experienced by different families. "The problem is that the question of hardship always comes in. Many people are unemployed but at the same time have families to feed," Mr Umaria revealed. He said with this being an issue, the council was seriously considering cleaning the creek to make it less of an eyesore and more useful to the public. "Not only to make it more useful, but we've noticed that with the King Tide, many shops along the creek's stretch experience severe flooding. This issue also needs to be addressed," he said. Marine biologist Dr Edward Anderson said the creek should not be used as a source of food given its pollution levels. "Pollution in Nabukalou Creek is obvious. We can all see grey water, indicating sewage and floating rubbish," Dr Anderson said. "Over the last 18 years, students at the University of the South Pacific have regularly monitored fecal coliform bacteria (FC) in Nabukalou Creek. "The average these measurements indicate is that FC in this creek has at least 500 times the recommended limit for recreation," he revealed. Given the statistics, Mr Umaria confirmed that the council was working on a solution to the creek problem - including the idea of dredging the creek to make it useable again. leave, sick leave, bereavement leave, public holiday and overtime pay." The ministry said it was in the process of calculating wage arrears owed to the workers by the companies. The final figures would be submitted to the bus companies who were expected to "pay off" its workers, the ministry said, noting it would also issue fixed penalty notices for those breaches. "If the arrears of wages and charges by the ministry are not paid off by the ministry-given deadline, the employer will be taken for prosecution," the ministry said. The ministry said meetings would also be conducted with employers to ensure compliance of labour laws. Fiji Bus Operators Association vice president Virendra Kewal said all bus operators must adhere to the law. "The law is law and no one should break it. All bus operators should abide by the law," he said. He said if bus operators breached the law then they would have to face the consequences. Mr Kewal advised operators to conduct business legally.
33 students have welcomed the new changes made by the Ministry of iTaukei Affairs to the scholarship awards now offered to students studying Law in Vanuatu, and students to study Agriculture in Samoa both of which are programs at the University of the South Pacific. The Ministry of iTaukei Affairs permanent secretary Savenaca Kaunisela announced these changes during a special orientation program for students that was held recently at the Ministry of iTaukei Affairs boardroom in Nasese. These changes include the following: Accommodation will be provided on-campus for each student regardless of the level of scholarship award (Full/Partial/ Tuition) and will be paid directly to the respective institution (Emalus or Alafua); Accommodation allowance will be paid directly to the respective institutions;
Itaukei Affairs Improves On Scholarship Awards For Law And Agriculture Students
Fiji's heads of missions in Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Islands are being urged take a more proactive role in advancing Fijis foreign policy within the region. Ministry of Foreign Affairs permanent secretary Mr Amena Yauvoli told a forum for Fijis diplomatic heads of missions based in Australia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea and Suva that more effort was needed to push for economic relations within the region. "We need to collectively contribute towards governments objective in driving growth in the economy and the lifting the standard of living for the people," he said. "We need to use investment in driving the macroeconomic objectives of this Government and you (ambassadors) are the face of government in your respective countries that you are based at." The two-day forum is aimed at
Heads Of Missions Urged To Strengthen Foreign Participation
An increase in pocket allowance due to the increase in cost of living in Vanuatu and Samoa. These allowances will be awarded on a quarterly basis to students according to their level of award. The condition, Mr Kaunisela said, is that they maintain their good grade throughout their term of study, vis a vis a scale of 3 on GPA. iTaukei Scholarship Unit manager, Mr Tomasi Volau also addressed the students and clarified queries from students. Pockets of orientation for dedicated students are a new feature for the Ministrys scholarship unit this year. This is for the benefit of students and for which parents and guardians are also invited to attend. In past years, the orientation was just held once and for all the students regardless of the institutions of study, Mr Kaunisela said. We did not find this productive so weve changed the orientation format this year, he explained.
increasing Fiji's global engagement through regional realignment and is being conducted by Fiji's Ambassador to Japan Isikeli Mataitoga. The forum is being attended by Fiji's acting Head of Mission to Australia, Ms Cheryl Brown-Irava, Fiji's acting Head of Mission in New Zealand Ms Mere Tora Fiji's High Commissioner to Papua New Guinea Romanu Tikotikoca, Fiji's Roving Ambassador (Pacific Islands) Mrs Litia Mawi and Fiji Consular in Sydney Mrs Losana Ravuso. Ambassador Mataitoga said that while the forum would not deliberate on past issues, past experiences would be used to increase Fiji's engagement internationally. "The aim of this forum is not to maintain the status quo - but to lift it up to another level," Ambassador Mataitoga said.
FIVE bus companies in Ba are under the radar of the Ministry of Labour, Industrial Relations and Employment following complaints that it breached provisions in the Employment Relations Promulgation 2007 and Wage Regulations (Road Transport) Order 2012. And the ministry has issued a stern advice that it would take tough action against employers who exploit workers. The ministry began an investigation into the alleged offences after a concerned family member raised the issue of her father earning $1 an hour as a bus driver, a rate three times less than the minimum wage rate of $3.16 per hour. "Ba Labour officers also noted various breaches of the ERP 2007 and Wage Regulations (Road Transport) Order 2012 by the companies," the ministry confirmed. "These breaches include workers being paid according to the 2011 Wage Regulations Order and not the Wage Regulations (Road Transport) Order 2012 which became effective on October 31 last year, non-payment of workers' entitlements such as annual
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FIJIANS in the Northern and Western divisions who are gradually recovering from the wrath of Cyclone Evan have been remembered from as far as the United Arab Emirates. One of the countrys leading global remittance and exchange houses UAE Exchange, this week presented close to $F5000 (AED 10,000) to Fijis resident Ambassador in Abu Dhabi, Robin Nair. We are indeed grateful to managing director Dr. B. R. Shetty, of UAE Exchange and NMC Group of Hospitals for their kind effort and
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compassion towards this worthy cause. Indeed Dr Shetty is well-known for his philanthropy, Mr Nair said. UAE Exchange manager business relations Ramesh Ravindranath said the company felt obliged to provide to the cause, especially since the company had operations in Fiji. A government statement released said the embassy was also organising side events to raise funds for those affected by the tropical cyclone, and that it was also liaising with relevant agencies and organisations in the UAE for this.
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Aries (Mar 21 - Apr 19)
You will have a fortunate week ahead when you will be sought by various clients or organizations. You have been putting in a lot of hard work and have achieved excellent results. This has certainly given a boost to your career and you now have more responsibility to maintain the image that you have created for yourself. The surplus funds at your disposal should be invested wisely and not put into any speculative deals. You may not be as fortunate with a matter that doesn't come under your field of expertise. Your personal life is happy and full of good cheer. Romance is more on your mind than in actuality due to your inability to find time for amorous sport.
several new jobs and also complete some pending work assignments. It appears you have been taking things rather easily and will now have to put in extra efforts to catch up lost time. You need to pay attention to your job or work else you could be heading for a minor setback. Don't make any fresh investments in the coming week for you are more likely than not to block your money in bad bargains. Romance is very exciting and you seemed to be devoting more time and energy to matters amour than to your work and consequently suffering a slight setback in your career.
Virgo (Aug 23 - Sep 22)
Taurus (Apr 20 - May 20)
Gemini (May 21 - Jun 20)
You will be making good progress in your career especially after handling your current assignment to great satisfaction. Financial benefits will follow though a bit later. Independent entrepreneurs will feel the need to expand their workspace and may either buy an additional premise or move into a larger accommodation. Some of you will travel this week to sign a new agreement or to discuss a fresh project in another town. Home and family life is happy more so after you get the good news of a youngster doing exceptionally well in education or sports.
Fresh opportunities appear on the horizon but you will have to scrutinise each and every offer before making any commitment. You could well be on way to achieving a major breakthrough in your career if you play your cards carefully. It is quite possible that some of the new offer you get may be tempting but may have a short tenure. These should be rejected outright. You need to make plans for a long-term move in your job or business. Love life begins to sparkle with the advent of a new person in your life. The single and eligible will receive a favorable proposal for marriage that they are likely to accept.
You will find matters improve rapidly at work and this gives you an opportunity to increase your income and profit. This is the right time to go ahead with your past plans on which you may have worked hard. If you let others interfere by giving uncalled for advice or suggestions you will only be confusing yourself. Someone you met a couple of months ago at an official function will contact you with some work or business proposal. You should consider fresh offers dispassionately for it is quite likely that someone may have certain ulterior motives to work with you. Love life seem to be getting quite interesting with your mate or beloved making exciting plans for most evenings. Something sure is brewing in matters of amour.
Let not an over confident approach upset your business plans, for others may suspect your motives. You need to take others into confidence and seek their indulgence right from planning to the stage of executing the deal. This will endear you to some influential people who will later delegate to you more important task with prospects of handsome gains. Your personal life takes an interesting turn. Whereas the married will find their mate in a charming and cheerful mood throughout, the fancy free will get more popular with members of the opposite sex. Make most of fun times while it lasts for you will soon set out on a long journey on work.
Sagittarius (Nov 22 - Dec 21)
Aquarius (Jan 20 - Feb 18)
Capricorn (Dec 22 - Jan 19)
Libra (Sep 23 - Oct 22)
Cancer (Jun 21 - Jul 22)
You are doing well in your work and it should be your endeavor to keep up the fast and efficient pace to maintain your position. There will be others waiting on the sidelines for you to falter and to replace you in the company's hierarchy. Don't press for financial advantage as yet until you secure your position, for pecuniary benefits are assured to you in the following weeks. Your love life is quite exciting more due to the impish and playful nature of your beloved or mate. However, you too will be sporting by participating in all the wild plans made by your sweetheart. You will have great times together.
You will unexpectedly receive a response for a proposal you may have made a couple of weeks or months back. You may receive an offer far more than your expectations but with a certain conditions attached. This is the time to negotiate intelligently and work out a more profitable and long-term arrangement than lose the opportunity by asking phenomenal price. Matters at home remain happy with elders supporting you in your endeavours to bring about major changes in the domestic environment. The married will hardly find any time to be with their mate with frequent visitors coming home and renovations being carried out.
You can look forward to some major changes in your work as well as in location. Any change or move that takes place now will be for the better and will have long term repercussions on your career and personal life. Hence even though all seem to be working out fine, you need to remain extra cautious not to make any mistake. One thing that you must bear in mind is that not to effect any change yourself, but let matters come up by themselves. You should only act as an observer and when the time comes take the right decision. Do not initiate any change in job or location on your own. Your personal life is quite satisfactory with you getting full support from your mate, family or beloved.
Pisces (Feb 19 - Mar 20)
You need to rein in your enthusiasm and work in co-operation with others. This is the time to listen to the wise counsel of those who may be more experienced or those having special qualifications for the type of work you do. In fact this is the right time to add to your qualification by taking up a specialized study or a training programmed. Students will be required to work very hard before they are given the clearance to appear for a test or an interview. Domestic scene could get a bit chaotic with lots happening in the form of renovation, arrival of guests and an elder not keeping well. Housewives will find themselves on their toes throughout this week with something or the other cropping up each time they plan to rest.
Travel figures strongly on your agenda this week. You may have to undertake a short journey to conclude an important business deal. Some of you will make a short trip to complete some paper work in preparation for an overseas sojourn that seem to come up quite unexpectedly. Work related travel is bound to bring positive results and you will succeed in setting up something on long term basis. The single and eligible will receive proposal for marriage that they will find suitable and give their acceptance. Love ties forged this week will prove happy and enduring. Hence if you are in love now is the time to make commitment.
Scorpio (Oct 23 - Nov 21)
Leo (Jul 23 - Aug 22)
You will have a period of hard work when you are required to attend to
You will need to work in co-operation with others for by antagonizing a colleague or a senior will jeopardize your position in your job or business. In fact you will benefit more through the efforts of others than by your enterprise. Your ingenuity lies in getting others to work for you and by maintaining good rapport with government or other officials. Home and family life is likely to get upset due to your busy work schedule. You may also get romantically drawn to someone who is married or with whom there can be no stable relationship. You could be treading a dangerous path as far as matters of the heart is concerned.
Ingredients: 2 bunches of chopped sarson or mustard leaves 1 bunch of chopped bathua 1 bunch of chopped palak or spinach 3 finely chopped onions 3 finely chopped tomatoes 1 1/2 tsp red chilli powder 1 1/2 tsp salt 1 tsp haldi powder 2 tbsp ghee 3 heaped tbsp finely chopped ginger 3 heaped tbsp finely cut garlic 3 green chillies finely chopped 3 tbsp coriander Water Method: - Place the cooker on flame without putting the lid on top - Add water and then the sarson, bathua
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and palak leaves - Add half of the ginger and garlic, keeping the rest aside for tadka - Add the chopped green chillies, salt, red chilli powder and haldi - For the tadka : Add ghee, the remaining ginger and garlic and stir well until they become a nice golden colour - Add onions, tomatoes, the remaining masalas and coriander - Stir well. Let the tomatoes cook nicely and the tadka become nice and pasty. - Mix both together - Stir well and cook for a while on low flame - Take a wooden ladle or a "madhaani" and mash well - Let it cook well - Add a tablespoon of butter and serve
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Over 240,000 illegal Indian immigrants in the US could be soon on their path to obtaining citizenship under a "big deal" reached by a bi-partisan group of influential Senators but uncertainty remains for the tens of thousands of highly skilled Indians seeking a Green Card. Described by the White House as a "big deal", the compromise announced by the group of top eight Senators proposes a path to citizenship for 11.5 million illegal immigrants of which more than three-fourths (77 per cent or 8.9 million) are from North America, including Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central America. "We have come together on a set of bipartisan principles for comprehensive immigration reforms that we hope can pass the Senate in an overwhelming and bipartisan fashion," Senator Charles Schumer said after he and a bi-partisan group of seven influential Senators came up with set of principles for comprehensive immigration reform legislation. Mexico alone accounts the maximum 6.8 million illegal immigrants. The Department of Homeland Security in its report released in March 2012, estimated that there were 240,000 illegal immigrants from India in 2011, which are now going to benefit from this immigration reform. Among the Asian countries, India is ranked third when it comes to illegal immigrants after China (280,000) and Philippines (270,000). India has registered quite an increase in illegal immigrants, which was about 120,000 in 2000, said the report of the Department of Homeland Security. It was way back in 1986 that the US had last come out with a path to citizenship for an estimated three million illegal immigrants. However, neither the Senators and the
240,000 Illegal Indian Immigrants Deadly Sumatra Landslide Wipes On Path To Citizenship In US Out Homes
President Barack Obama's blueprint posted on the White House mentioned lifting the country specific quota on Green Card, a major drawback in the current immigration system, which has resulted in an agonizing long wait for permanent residency for tens of thousands of Indian Americans. The deal reached by the bi-partisan group of Senators talks about giving Green Card to those who earn a PhD or Masters degrees in science, engineering, technology and maths, which is again going to benefit students from countries like India and China the most. Family sponsored preference categories are limited to 226,000 per year and employment based preference visa are limited to 140,000 per year. In addition, there are limits to the percentage (seven) of visas that can be allotted to each country. As per the latest visa bulletin, the Green card wait period for Indians in the most popular EB3 (employmentbased) is more than a decade. An October 2011 analysis by the National Foundation for American Policy concluded wait times for wait time for Indians under the existing plan could be up to 70 years, while that for the Chinese could be two decades. New York Mayor Mike Bloomberg has been one of the most ardent advocate of lifting of country specific quota on Green card and elimination of Congressional mandated limit on H-1B visas. "Right now, the cap on H1-B visas and Green Cards is much too low. And caps on Green Cards are set by countries, so Iceland actually gets the same number of visas as India. That may be fair to those two countries, but it's certainly not fair to American business and to Americans," Bloomberg had said recently. More than two dozen people have been killed, injured or are missing as a result of a landslide caused by heavy rain on the Indonesian island of Sumatra. As of Monday night, 14 people had died in the muddy landslip, a further nine were injured and six were still missing. The side of a hill in Agam, west Sumatra, slid away on Sunday, wiping out homes, rice paddies and an orchard. Government news wire Antara has put the economic damage at $800,000 and says rescue efforts have been hampered by poor access to the area. With a small road being the only way to get to in, heavy equipment has not been able to reach the region to help dig for more victims.
Police, military and rescue workers are searching with sniffer dogs. Meanwhile, disaster authorities are hoping a massive cloud-seeding operation will prevent more major flooding in the capital, Jakarta. The cloud-seeding operation involves scattering salt in heavy rain clouds to get them to dump water on the ocean before they reach the capital and areas upstream. Sutopo Purwo Negroho from the National Disaster Management Centre says the operation is aimed at avoiding the record-breaking flood which was forecast to hit by now. He says he is not sure whether the same technique would work in Australia, as weather patterns are different, but an assessment could be done.
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A young doctor was sentenced to life imprisonment by a local court for raping a 30-year-old woman patient in the ICU of a hospital at Navi Mumbai. Thane Additional Sessions Judge R D Sawant handed out the punishment to Dr Vishal Vanne (26), who was also fined with Rs 1,000 along with another threemonth imprisonment in the 2010 case. Additional Public Prosecutor Sandhya Bacchav told the court that it was on October 16, 2010 the victim and her family including children, husband and a relative came to the Modern College grounds for Durga Pooja when she suffered uneasiness and was taken to the nearby Lotus Hospital in Vashi. That night she was admitted to the ICU as her condition worsened. According to the complaint, the accused doctor was on night duty in the ward, where she was left alone with a staff nurse after a medical examination. As the staff nurse was suffering from asthma, the accused asked her to leave the ICU and take rest. Thereafter the
Doctor Gets 10 Years Jail For Raping Woman Patient
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doctor allegedly gave an injection to the patient, making her drowsy. The prosecution further told the court that after about two in the morning, the accused locked the door of the ICU from inside and molested the victim and also raped her repeatedly. The victim, in her statement to the court said as she was not well that night, she could not shout or scream for help. Next morning, when she narrated the incident to her husband, Vanne was handed over to the police. The woman's husband told the court that on two occasions in the night he wanted to enter the ICU to check on the condition of his wife but could not do so as the door was locked from inside and also curtains were drawn. Also, another patient in the ICU was fast asleep in the room when the incident took place. The staff nurse, in her deposition, said she entered the ICU next morning around 5.30 AM after she was driven out the night before.
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President Obama Lauds Clinton As She Prepares To Leave

President Barack Obama lauded Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton as one of his closest advisers and said their shared vision for America's role in the world persuaded his one-time rival and potential successor to be his top diplomat while he dealt with the shattered economy at home. During a joint interview that aired Sunday, Obama and Clinton chuckled as they described their partnership and stoked speculation that Obama may prefer Clinton to succeed him in the White House after the 2016 elections. Clinton is leaving Obama's Cabinet soon, and speculation about the former first lady and US senator has only grown more intense after a heated appearance last week on Capitol Hill in which she was questioned by lawmakers about the Sept. 11 attack on the US diplomatic mission in Benghazi that killed four Americans, including the US ambassador to Libya. Both Obama and Clinton batted away questions about future campaigns, but the joint interview the president's first with anyone other than first lady Michelle Obama was only likely to increase the fascination with Clinton's future. "The president and I care deeply about what's going to happen for our country in the future," Clinton said. "And I don't think, you know, either he or I can make predictions about what's going to happen tomorrow or the next year." Obama, who suggested the joint interview as Clinton prepared her exit from the State Department, lavished praise on his rival for the 2008 Democratic presidential nomination. He called her a friend and an extraordinary talent, and praised "her discipline, her stamina, her thoughtfulness, her ability to project." It teetered on an endorsement of a 2016 presidential bid that is still an open have been internally displaced since the start of the conflict in March 2011. "There are transitions and transformations taking place all around the world. We are not going to be able to control every aspect of every transition and transformation," Obama said, saying his jobs are to protect the United States and engage where the US can make a difference. In a separate interview with The New Republic, also released Sunday, Obama said, "As I wrestle with those decisions, I am more mindful probably than most of not only our incredible strengths and capabilities, but also our limitations." On "60 Minutes," he praised Clinton's State Department for helping him sort out what the United States can and cannot accomplish. "It has been a great collaboration over the last four years. I'm going to miss her. Wish she was sticking around. But she has logged in so many miles, I can't begrudge her wanting to take it easy for a little bit," Obama said. It's something of a turnaround from 2007 and 2008, as the two raced through Iowa and New Hampshire and onward in a drawn-out primary campaign. In increasingly bracing language, the two excoriated each other. At one point, a visibly angry Clinton seethed, "Shame on you, Barack Obama." Obama now jokes about the rivalry. "Made for tough debates, by the way, because we could never figure out what we were different on," the president said. Both acknowledged disagreements continue but said they had common goals. "Are there going to be differences? Yeah. Deep differences? Of course," Clinton said. "You had a lot of strongwilled, -minded people. But the president deserves our best judgment, our advice and then he deserves us to stand with him and to execute."
question. Clinton advisers say she has not made a decision about a run, while Democratic officials suggest Clinton would be an early favorite if she decided to mount another campaign. Obama and Clinton laughed when asked about the political future. "You guys in the press are incorrigible," Obama said when pressed on another Clinton presidency. "I was literally inaugurated four days ago. And you're talking about elections four years from now." The possibility of a presidential campaign for Vice President Joe Biden did not come up during the interview, taped Friday at the White House. Obama described why he insisted Clinton become his secretary of state. "She also was already a world figure," Obama said. "To have somebody who could serve as that effective ambassador in her own right without having to earn her stripes, so to speak, on the international stage, I thought, would be hugely important."
It was a job she initially refused. But Obama kept pushing, Clinton said. "The one thing he did mention was he basically said: 'You know, we've got this major economic crisis that may push us into a depression. I'm not going to be able to do a lot to satisfy the built-up expectations for our role around the world. So you're going to have to get out there and, you know, really represent us while I deal with, you know, the economic catastrophe I inherited." It's a job she embraced during the last four years. She arrived on the job with a global brand she quickly lent to promoting US interests. In return, the public rewarded her with high approval ratings that could come in handy if she runs in 2016. But her tenure has had its blemishes. For example, the United States did not directly intervene in the civil war in Syria, where the United Nations says more than 60,000 people have been killed and more than 2 million people
Man Ordered To Remove Islamic Canberra Centenary Coin Enters Lettering Outside House In London Circulation
A millionaire Muslim businessman in Britain has been ordered to remove an Islamic message from the side of his luxury house as council officials say it is like advertising, a British daily reported. Mahmood Ali, 54, painted the Arabic saying "There is no god but Allah and Mohammed is his messenger" in two-foot-high green lettering outside his eight-bedroom home in Newport, South Wales. But the city council said he did not have the right planning permission to display the message across the home's stone archway. Ali is now facing a legal battle with planning officials, who classed it as the same as an advertising hoarding. "The message is simply there to bless the house. The symbols are not an advertisement in any sense of the word's use in daily life," Ali told the daily. Ali has also applied for permission to illuminate the sign in low voltage lighting. A family member said: "It's our home and we should be free to do whatever we want." "We're suppose to have freedom of speech in this country and be allowed to express our faith however we please." The Newport Council guidelines say an advertisement includes any word, letter, model, sign, placard, board or notice used for advertising, making an announcement or direction. A council statement read: "The property is domestic property and is not a mosque where such signs might be expected." The Royal Australian Mint has unveiled a new 20 cent coin to celebrate Canberra's centenary. The first of the coins were struck at the Royal Australian Mint by Member for Canberra Gai Brodtmann and ACT Chief Minister Katy Gallagher. The coin features the blueprint for Canberra as designed by Walter Burley Griffin and his wife Marion Griffin. Spectators at Tuesday's Prime Minister's XI cricket match at Manuka Oval were among the first to see the new money. The coin will be used for the coin toss and then the mint will hold a coin swap for spectators keen to get their hands on the coin. ACT Chief Minister Katy Gallagher says the coins will be circulated nationwide over the next month. She says she hopes they will draw attention to the capital's 100th birthday. "Five million 20 cent pieces with a centenary of Canberra stamp on them will go out into circulation," she said. "They will hopefully reach people's wallets and purses by March, in time for the big birthday celebration." The mint has also produced a collectable $5 silver coin featuring the Canberra skyline.
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Australia Day celebrations are taking place across the nation, with more than 17,000 people taking the pledge to become an Australian citizen. Prime Minister Julia Gillard personally welcomed 22 new citizens at a ceremony on the shores of Lake Burley Griffin in Canberra. The ceremony began with the traditional raising of the three flags, followed by a RAAF flyover and a 21 gun salute. "This is your new country, and you'll never want for another," Ms Gillard told the ceremony. "Whether yours was a flight across the Tasman that lasted hours or a flight from persecution that lasted years, those journeys measured in time and distance are over now. A new journey, a journey of the heart and spirit can begin. "Welcome to citizenship; welcome to Australia; welcome home." Among the new Australians was English-born actress Miriam Margolyes. "I'm just very happy to be here and I will be with friends, and the rest of my life will be joyous," she said. As celebrations got underway across Sydney, the Aboriginal Flag was seen flying with the Australian flag on the
Thousands Of New Australians Take Citizenship Pledge
Sydney Harbour Bridge. It is the first time they have been flown there together on Australia Day. Ms Gillard used her Canberra address to acknowledge those Indigenous Australians who see today as a sad occasion. "In a sprit of reconciliation I pledge my untiring efforts to build a nation in which all Australian walk in dignity and equality together," she said. In Adelaide, Federal Opposition Leader Tony Abbott took part in Australia Day citizenship celebrations at the beach. Hundreds of people waving Australian flags packed into the Glenelg foreshore, where festivities kicked off with an Australia Day breakfast. About 60 people, originally from 18 countries including Thailand and Iran, took the oath to become Australian citizens on the foreshore at Glenelg. Mr Abbott paid tribute to those taking up citizenship. "You are joining the greatest country and the best community on earth, by joining us, you help us, you enrich us," he said. Mr Abbott told the crowd Australia was a rich, free and fair society which should celebrate its multicultural heritage.
Storms Leave Two Dead In Georgia And Tennessee
A local broadcast station showed a lorry overturned in the town of Adairsville A sprawling storm system has brought havoc to a swathe of the US, leaving two people dead and thousands of households without electricity. One person died when an apparent twister hit the state of Georgia, overturning cars on a motorway. Bartow County Fire Chief Craig Millsap said at least 10 cars had been flipped over on Interstate 75. A man died in Nashville, Tennessee, when high winds toppled a tree on to a shed he had been taking shelter in. The storm system also brought mayhem to parts of Mississippi, Arkansas, Kentucky and Indiana. More than 60,000 customers have lost electricity from the Gulf Coast to Ohio as a result, it is estimated. Footage showed a funnel cloud tearing through the Georgian town of Adairsville, 60 miles (97km) northwest of Atlanta. Interstate 75 was closed in both directions after vehicles were flipped and tossed on to the grassy shoulder. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports there have been numerous emergency calls of trauma and injuries. The National Weather Service (NWS) warned of "major structure damage" in Adairsville. Reports said people were trapped in homes and businesses and aerial news footage showed widespread damage at a factory. Elsewhere: In Arkansas, one man was wounded by lightning In Kentucky, two people were injured when their mobile home was blown off its foundations In Mississippi, power cuts and damaged homes were reported in at least 10 counties In Indiana, piles of debris and downed power lines blocked roadways The NWS is reporting golf-ball sized hail stones in some areas. Meteorologists say warm weather from the Gulf of Mexico collided with a cold front from the west, creating volatile conditions.
Aspiring British citizens will face a revised general knowledge test, including an appreciation of Monty Python, in their bid to join the nation's ranks. The British Home Office has updated its 2007 handbook, Life In The UK, and subsequent exam, shifting the focus to cover events and people "who have contributed to making Britain great". The profile of former prime minister Margaret Thatcher has been given a boost. Described in the last edition as a "divisive" figure that caused "massive industrial decline", the Iron Lady is held in high regard in the new handbook. Stars of the London Olympics also feature in the latest citizenship guide, with heptathlon gold medalist Jessica Ennis among those named. Along with politics and sport, the 45-minute citizenship test will also touch on the arts, science, history, inventions, landmarks and a section titled "unique", which features comedy group Monty Python and aims to highlight the British sense of humour. "The new book rightly focuses on values and principles at the heart of being British," Immigration Minister Mark Harper told British tabloid the Daily Express. "We have stripped out mundane information about water meters, how to find train timetables, and using the internet." Previously migrants were not tested on British history. Questions about public transport, credit cards and job interviews will be removed from the new publication, which is already on sale and will form the basis for exams from March. In 2012 some 150,000 people sat the citizenship test hoping to secure a British passport.
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Bollywood's Shah Rukh Khan 'Happy And Safe' In India
Shah Rukh Khan: "My safety has genuinely never been a matter of concern to me" Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan has said he is "extremely safe and happy" in India, rebutting claims that he needs extra security. A Pakistani minister suggested Delhi provide security after Khan wrote an account of how it felt to be a Muslim in India. Khan said the article had been given an "unwarranted twist" and he could not understand the controversy. Khan is one of Bollywood's biggest stars with fans all over the world. The actor wrote in Outlook Turning Points - published by India's Outlook magazine in association with the New York Times - that sometimes he became the "inadvertent object of political leaders who choose to make me a symbol of all that they think is wrong and unpatriotic about Muslims in India". He wrote that he has been "accused of
bearing allegiance to our neighbouring nation than my own country - this even though I am an Indian whose father fought for the freedom of India". Following the article, Pakistani Interior Minister Rehman Malik requested that India provide security for the actor. India on Tuesday dismissed Mr Malik's suggestion and advised him to look after the security of Pakistani citizens. 'Irksome' Reacting to Mr Malik's remarks, Khan told reporters: "I would like to tell all those who are offering unsolicited advice that we in India are extremely safe and happy. "We have an amazing democratic, free and secular way of life. In the environment that we live here in my country India, we have no safety issues regarding life and material. As a matter-of-fact, it is irksome for me to clarify this non-existent issue." Khan said many people were reacting to his article without reading it. "Ironically, the article... was actually meant to reiterate that on some occasions my being an Indian Muslim film star is misused by bigots and narrow minded people who have misplaced religious ideologies for small gains... and ironically the same has happened through this article... once again," he said. Khan has appeared in more than 70 films, anchored TV shows and done innumerable advertisements. He also owns the Kolkata Knight Riders team of the lucrative Indian Premier League cricket tournament. Khan has family roots in the Pakistani city of Peshawar and has a huge fan following there too.
United States President Barack Obama says the time has come for a comprehensive overhaul of American immigration laws. Mr Obama says he wants undocumented immigrants to pass background checks, pay taxes, pay a penalty, learn English and then "[go] to the back of the line behind all the folks who are trying to come here legally". He says the US should also tighten border security and establish a national system so employers can quickly verify the immigration status of workers. There are an estimated 11 million undocumented immigrants in the United States. In a speech at a high school in Las Vegas, Mr Obama said it was "only fair" to give illegal immigrants a path to citizenship. "The question now is simple. Do we have the resolve as a people, as a country, as a government, to finally put this issue behind us? I believe that we do," he said, "I believe we are finally at a moment where comprehensive reform is within our grasp. Now is the time." Mr Obama is seeking to harness signs of consensus in Washington after the last attempt to overhaul the system, six years ago, ended in failure. Tuesday, a bipartisan group of senators, including Republicans John McCain from Arizona and Marco Rubio from Florida and Democrat Robert Menendez from New Jersey, unveiled their own guidelines for legislation on the issue. Both plans would broadly: Offer illegal immigrants a long path to permanent residency and citizenship,
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requiring them to pay back taxes, learn English, have background checks and demonstrate familiarity with US culture. Include efforts to strengthen US borders and visa systems and speed a path out of limbo by young people brought to the country illegally by their parents. Improve worker verification systems that deter illegal immigration and dismantle barriers to highly skilled foreign workers entering America to catalyse future economic growth. But there are some major and politically problematic differences: The Senate plan makes the scheme offering a route to citizenship contingent on the completion of certain enforcement measures. Mr Obama's would not. The president's plan also treats samesex couples the same as straight ones, that is, a US citizen's same-sex partner would have the same rights to come to America as another person's straight spouse. The differences are enough to raise concerns among Republican politicians who are trying to frame a package that can pass the Republican-led House of Representatives. Senator Rubio has warned Mr Obama not to ignore his party's concerns about border security. "I think that would be a terrible mistake," he told Fox News. "We have a bipartisan group of senators that have agreed to that. For the president to try to move the goalposts on that specific requirement, as an example, does not bode well in terms of what his role's going to be in this or the outcome."
Australia Battles Floods In Two States

Australia is battling flooding in two states, as rescue teams worked to evacuate people from inundated areas. In Queensland, more than 1,000 people were plucked to safety in the city of Bundaberg as the Burnett River burst its banks, flooding 2,000 homes. In New South Wales there are concerns that the Clarence River, at a record high, could flood the city of Grafton. Tropical Cyclone Oswald, which triggered the flooding, is now heading out to sea south of Sydney. Four people are now known to have died in the severe weather, after a toddler who was hit by a falling tree in Brisbane died on Monday. It comes two years after severe flooding in southern Queensland, including in the state capital Brisbane, that left 35 people dead and tens of thousands of homes flooded. 'Dangerous situation' In Bundaberg the Burnett River was at 9.475m and rising slowly, the Bureau of Meteorology said in a statement, with a peak up to 9.6m expected later in the day - more than 1.5m above the December 2010 flood level. "Those flood levels will be one of the highest levels recorded for the whole of the Bundaberg and Burnett region," said Queensland Police Minister Jack Dempsey. "The main priority at the moment on the ground is life and we really do implore people to go to the highest points, listen to the emergency service workers and their directions." Some 7,500 people are reported to have been displaced across the city, with more than 1,500 in evacuation centres. Helicopter teams have picked up more than 1,000 people stranded by flood waters amid fears that houses could be washed away. "I think the bravery of the air crew and the helicopters, both civilian and defence force who worked all afternoon and into the night evacuating people in quite difficult circumstances is what saved the day," said Queensland State Premier Campbell Newman. Two air force transport planes are evacuating patients from the local hospital and Prime Minister Julia Gillard said 100 military personnel were being sent to help out. In Brisbane, low-lying parts of the central business district were flooded but the impact on residential areas was less than expected, ABC News said. In New South Wales, parts of which saw torrential rain on Monday as the cyclone moved south, 2,500 people were told to evacuate in the city of Grafton, where levees were threatened by rising water. "We are in a dangerous situation that requires a timely response and I think the best thing to do is to evacuate," said Mayor Richie Williamson.
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A. The British North America Act. B. The Constitution Act, 1982. C. The Federal Act. D. The Confederation Act. 6) What are the two official languages of Canada? A. Canadian English and British English. B. Inuit and French. C. English and Chinese. D. English and French. 7) How can you contact your Member of Parliament? A. Write a letter to the House of Commons. B. Call the office of the party in power. C. Write a letter to the Prime Minister. D. Write a letter to the Premier of your province. 8) What document made Confederation legal? A. The Charter of Rights and Freedoms. B. The Queen, the House of Commons and the Senate. C. The Queen, Governor General and Prime Minister. D. The Governor General, the Legislative Assembly and the Senate. 3) What are the three main types of industry in Canada? A. Natural resources, manufacturing and services. B. Oil, tourism and manufacturing. C. Fishery, tourism and services. D. Mining, services and manufacturing. 4) From where did the first European settlers in Canada come? A. Spain. B. Germany. C. England. D. France. 5) Which document first defined the responsibilities of federal and provincial governments?
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1) What is the significance of the Canadian discovery of insulin? A. It helped the treatment of heart diseases. B. It saved lives of children with sickness. C. It saved millions of lives of people with diabetes. D. It was an important medicine to save soldiers' life during World War II. 2) What are the three parts of Parliament? A. The House of Commons, the Legislative Assembly and the Senate.
B. The British North America Act. C. The Citizenship Act. D. The Immigration Act. 9) Who invented the snowmobile? A. Joseph-Armand Bombardier B. Mathew Evans and Henry Woodward C. Sir Sandford Fleming D. Alexander Graham Bell 10) Who built the French Empire in North America? A. Pierre Le Moyne, Sieur Iberville. B. King Charles II. C. Great Britain. D. Jean Talon, Bishop Laval and Count Frontenac. 1. C 6. D 2. B 7. A ANSWERS 3. A 4. D 8. B 9. A 5. A 10. D
Ottawa hopes to lure innovative entrepreneurs from abroad to Canada by offering them permanent residency. Immigration Minister Jason Kenney said the move will put Canada ahead of its competitors, such as Australia, the United Kingdom and United States, where entrepreneurs are offered only temporary residency, and their ultimate status hinges on business success. Our new Start-Up Visa will help make Canada the destination of choice for the worlds best and brightest to launch their companies, said Kenney, who is planning a trip to Silicon Valley, the worlds start-
Immigration Canada To Lure Foreign Entrepreneurs With Prize Of Permanent Residency

up capital, to find foreign entrepreneurs looking for a permanent home. Recruiting dynamic entrepreneurs from around the world will help Canada remain competitive in the global economy. The new program, which will accept applications starting April 1, will link immigrant entrepreneurs with private sector organizations in Canada that offer support and resources for their ideas. Candidates must be sponsored by Canadian investors. Review panels struck by Citizenship and Immigration will assess the applicants. requirement. You may be able to count time you spent in Canada before you became a permanent resident if that time falls within the four-year period. Language abilities Canada has two official languages English and French. To become a citizen, you must show that you have adequate knowledge of one of these languages. If you are between 18 and 54, you will have to send proof of your ability to speak and listen in English or French with your citizenship application. Some examples of this proof can be: The results of a CIC-approved thirdparty test; or Transcripts or a diploma from a secondary or post-secondary education in English or French, in Canada or abroad; or Evidence of achieving Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB)/Niveau de comptence linguistique canadien (NCLC) level 4 or higher in certain government-funded language training programs. Please see the full list of documents we will accept as proof of the language requirement for citizenship. CIC staff will also look at how well you: understand basic spoken statements In addition to a sound business plan, applicants must meet an intermediate language requirement in English or French, possess one year of postsecondary education and pass the necessary medical and criminal checks. Kenney said the five-year pilot program will accept 2,750 applications a year and be made permanent if the government is satisfied with the results. Applications are expected to be processed within one year. Canadas future relies on todays entrepreneurs, said Kenney. The initiative is an evolutionary leap and questions, and express basic information or answer questions. When you talk to CIC staff or a citizenship judge interviews you, you will have to: take part in short, everyday conversations about common topics; understand simple instructions and directions; speak using basic grammar, including simple structures and tenses; and show that you know enough common words and phrases to express yourself. A citizenship judge makes the final decision on all cases. Criminal history (prohibitions) You cannot become a citizen if you: have been convicted of an indictable (criminal) offence or an offence under the Citizenship Act in the three years before you applied; are currently charged with an indictable offence or an offence under the Citizenship Act; are in prison, on parole or on probation; are under a removal order (have been ordered by Canadian officials to leave Canada); are under investigation for, are charged with, or have been convicted of a war crime or a crime against humanity; or you have had your Canadian citizenship taken away in the past five years.
To be eligible to become a Canadian citizen, you must meet the requirements in all of the following areas: Age You must be at least 18 years old to apply for Canadian citizenship. To apply for citizenship for a child under 18, the following conditions must be met: the person applying is the childs parent, adoptive parent or legal guardian the child is a permanent resident, but does not need to have resided in Canada for three years; and one parent is already a Canadian citizen or is applying to become a citizen at the same time. This also applies to adoptive parents. Permanent resident status To become a Canadian citizen, you must have permanent resident status in Canada, and that status must not be in doubt. This means you must not be the subject of an immigration investigation, an immigration inquiry or a removal order (an order from Canadian officials to leave Canada). Residence in Canada To become Canadian citizens, adults must have resided in Canada for at least three years (1,095 days) in the past four years before applying. Children under the age of 18 do not need to meet this
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from Canadas archaic entrepreneur program, which had been in place since the 1970s by offering conditional residency to foreign entrepreneurs who opened mall kiosks, corner stores and small businesses. Immigrant entrepreneurs admitted to Canada dropped sharply to 184 in 2011, down from 1,176 in 2002. In anticipating Thursdays changes, the government stopped accepting new applications in July to control the existing backlog in the federal entrepreneur program. There are no plans to lift the moratorium. If you are on probation or are charged with an offence and are awaiting trial, you should wait until after the probation has ended or the trial is over to apply for citizenship. If you have spent time on probation, on parole or in prison in the last four years, you may not meet the residence requirement for citizenship. Time in prison or on parole does not count as residence in Canada. Time on probation also does not count as residence in Canada if you were convicted of an offence. If you have spent time on probation from a conditional discharge, it may be counted toward residence. For details, contact the Call Centre. Knowledge of Canada To become a citizen, you must understand the rights, responsibilities and privileges of citizenship, such as the right and responsibility to vote in elections. You must also demonstrate an understanding of Canadas history, values, institutions and symbols. The information you need to know is in our free study guide Discover Canada: The Rights and Responsibilities of Citizenship. A copy will be sent to you once your application is received. The questions in the citizenship test are based on the information in this guide.
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The provincial government says major work on the extension will begin next month
A consortium led by SNC-Lavalin has been awarded an $889-million contract to design and build Metro Vancouvers latest rapid transit line the Evergreen Line from Burnaby to Coquitlam. The provincial government says major work on the SkyTrain extension will begin next month and the line should be running by the summer of 2016. The consortium is called EGRT Construction, and besides SNLLavalin, it includes Graham Building Services, International Bridge Technologies Inc. and Jacobs Associates Canada Corp., as well as other companies. The government says the consortium will build the elevated and groundlevel guideways, a two-kilometre tunnel, seven stations, power stations and train operating systems. A community outreach team has also been set up to keep local residents and businesses informed about the progress of the project. Construction of the regions last major transit link the Canada Line to Vancouver International Airport sparked a lawsuit from store owners who claimed their businesses were hurt when the street in front of their operations was dug up to bury the line.
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Canadian Businesses Preparing To Phase Out Penny

Most retailers will begin rounding transactions up or down to the nearest nickel peoples pockets, he points out. In some cases retailers will hand [pennies back to you] until they eventually run out. I dont think it will be years, quite honestly, but I do think it will be a period of weeks if not months, Wilkes says. With the number of transactions that are undertaken and as the retailers return the coinage to the banks and theyre not given pennies back, they will eventually come out of the system. The Canadian Mint stopped producing pennies last spring, but has given businesses nearly a year to prepare. The survey by the Retail Council of Canada finds 55 per cent of small, mid-size, and large retailers feel ready for the transition. Three quarters of businesses plan to immediately round your transaction. Wilkes says large retailers may face a bill as some have to upgrade Point of Sale software to keep track of transactions, but clerks at smaller businesses will likely just do the math in their heads.
A survey finds just over half of Canadian businesses feel ready to phase out the penny when it goes out of circulation on Monday, as theres still uncertainty around how theyll do it. You will likely notice differences from shop to shop. Most retailers will begin rounding up or down your transaction to the nearest nickel right away, but Dave Wilkes with the Retail Council of Canada says pennies are not immediately going to disappear. They are still legal currency until they are gone, so some businesses may continue to hand out exact change. Youre not going to see pennies disappear out of the tills or out of
Alberta To Allow Sikhs To Wear Religious Knives In Court

Sikh wearing kirpan banned from Calgary court in 2008 Alberta has come up with a policy to allow Sikhs to wear a ceremonial religious dagger called a kirpan in courthouses. Under the Justice Department policy, a person must tell security officers they have a kirpan and wear it in a sheath, under clothing. The blade of the kirpan can be no longer than 10 centimetres. The World Sikh Organization says Alberta is the first province to bring in such a policy, which is partly based on rules developed for courts in Toronto. The organization says Ontario is now working on a provincewide policy. The Alberta rules stem from a human rights complaint filed in 2008 where a man wasn't allowed inside a Calgary court because he was wearing a kirpan.
Wireless providers would face limits on early termination fees and must unlock phones under "reasonable terms" under new draft guidelines released Monday by Canada's telecommunications regulator. The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission is asking the public for feedback on its draft "wireless code" via an online discussion that will remain open until 5 p.m. Feb. 15, the last day of a public hearing in Gatineau, Que., on the code. The hearing begins on Feb. 11. Some of the proposals in the draft code, based partly on 3,500 comments submitted by Canadians to the commission in writing and 600 posted in an online discussion forum, include requiring that: Customers receive a personalized summary of key terms and conditions in their contract, such as how much they would pay in cancellation charges at different times during their contract and what tools are available to help them monitor their usage of different services. Wireless providers be required to unlock customers' wireless devices under "reasonable terms." Options for those terms include fees and time frames. Customers be given tools to monitor their usage compared to the limits of their plan in order to be aware of extra fees they might incur if they go above the limits. Customers be allowed to restrict features that could incur additional fees, and the ability to specify a cap to their monthly bill. Once the user hits the cap, the service provider would suspend services that could result in extra fees. Early termination fees can only include subsidies on the price of phone or other mobile device and discounts the customer received for signing on to a contract of a specific length. Under advertising guidelines in the draft code, wireless providers would still be able to advertise plans with some limits as "unlimited," but would have
to explain "whether there are limits to the 'unlimited' plan and whether the service provider retains the discretion to move the consumer to a 'limited ' plan if usage limits are exceeded." 'Good first draft' Consumer groups and wireless providers alike gave the plan an initial thumbs up. "This draft code is a good start to work from," said Shawn Hall, a spokesman for Telus. He added that the company will provide input once it's had a chance to review the draft in more detail and it thinks a national wireless code of conduct is "the right thing to do." Lindsey Pinto, as spokeswoman for Open Media, a Vancouver-based public advocacy group that has campaigned for better treatment of wireless consumers by their mobile service providers, called the document a "good first draft." The group, which will testify at the upcoming hearing, was particularly happy that the guidelines specify that they won't prevent customers from benefiting from provincial laws concerning wireless contracts that benefit the consumer. Pinto noted that some provinces, such as Quebec and Manitoba, have existing rules that are good for consumers. One of the group's only concerns, she added, is that it would like the code to specify that termination fees can be made as monthly payments rather than a lump sum. The draft code allows wireless providers to charge a customer for the amount their mobile device was subsidized by the service provider when they signed a term contract such as an iPhone that is "free" with a three-year contract. Pinto wants assurances that consumers don't get "slapped with the $700 cost of a phone" all at once. "The more specific the code is the less room big telecom companies have to basically go around it and apply what is a defacto termination fee." However, not everyone was impressed with the draft code. Technology blogger, Pete Nowak, tweeted that it "does little that isn't already happening."
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Montreal Councillors Caught Playing BC Hydro Backs Down On Smart Solitaire During Citizen Q&A Meter Installation
QMI Agency caught several city councillors visiting Facebook and playing solitaire during a citizen Q&A at City Hall, but not one of them apologized after they were busted. Asked to explain why he was playing cards while Montrealers were asking questions, Coun. Luis Miranda didn't miss a beat. "I do what I want with my laptop," said Miranda, a member of disgraced former mayor Gerald Tremblay's Union Montreal party. "I can still hear what's happening in the chamber," he added. "I'm still paying attention." Colleague Frank Venneri, caught playing cards by a QMI photograher, had a similar cavalier response. QMI also caught Coun. Francois Limoges visiting the Kijiji online classifieds website during the town hall meeting. He insisted it was strictly business. "I was surfing on Kijiji because I'm concerned about the gentrification of my district," he said. He said he needed to have an overview of his local rental market to understand how many poor Montrealers are being squeezed out by house-flippers. Limoges also said that visiting Facebook or Twitter during a town hall meeting doesn't mean councillors aren't listening to citizens. "We can walk and chew gum at the same time," said Limoges. "We're quite aware of what's happening around us." But Limoges refused to defend Miranda and Venneri's solitaire games. "I wouldn't go that far," he said. "When I'm on the web, I want to limit it to my work." Crown corporation says it will work with remaining 85,000 hold-outs
An Alberta man says he can't get a job because his criminal record check is taking too long to process. Brent Hoffman went to an RCMP detachment to get a criminal check for a nursing assistant job. But he says his birthday and gender match that of a convicted criminal, so he had to have his fingerprints taken, which can take four to six months to process. "Periodically I phone, and I phone, and I phone and there's nothing they can do," Hoffman explains. "My work life has been put on hold because I want to stay in the field of nursing assistant [and] until I get a criminal record check, I can't move forward." Hoffman remains unemployed and had to move in with his sister south of Lethbridge, Alta. Constable Darrin Turnbull, spokesman
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QMI Agency caught several city councillors visiting Facebook and playing solitaire during a citizen Q&A at City Hall, but not one of them apologized after they were busted. Asked to explain why he was playing cards while Montrealers were asking questions, Coun. Luis Miranda didn't miss a beat. "I do what I want with my laptop," said Miranda, a member of disgraced former mayor Gerald Tremblay's Union Montreal party. "I can still hear what's happening in the chamber," he added. "I'm still paying attention." Colleague Frank Venneri, caught playing cards by a QMI photograher, had a similar cavalier response. QMI also caught Coun. Francois Limoges visiting the Kijiji online classifieds website during the town hall meeting. He
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for the RCMP in southern Alberta, says finger prints do take a long time to come back. The waiting period to have these fingerprints come back from Ottawa is an unfortunate part of the process, Turnbull said. However, it's a necessary part because we're doing this to ensure the safety of our family and our children. Turnbull also says it doesnt take as long if your prints are already on file. If the fingerprint method is being done by the ink method they have to be mailed to Ottawa and then they have to go to a person who has to classify the fingerprints this takes time. If the person involved already had submitted fingerprints to Ottawa in the past and if those fingerprints are still on file, it will save that step in the process, Turnbull said.
insisted it was strictly business. "I was surfing on Kijiji because I'm concerned about the gentrification of my district," he said. He said he needed to have an overview of his local rental market to understand how many poor Montrealers are being squeezed out by house-flippers. Limoges also said that visiting Facebook or Twitter during a town hall meeting doesn't mean councillors aren't listening to citizens. "We can walk and chew gum at the same time," said Limoges. "We're quite aware of what's happening around us." But Limoges refused to defend Miranda and Venneri's solitaire games. "I wouldn't go that far," he said. "When I'm on the web, I want to limit it to my work."
BC Hydro confirmed Wednesday that it is not going to install smart meters without the permission of residents, but it's not clear what the Crown corporation's long term plan is. The power company says it has already installed 95 per cent of the high-tech devices, and it is going to take some extra time to work with the remaining 85,000 customers who have refused the new meters. "We think its important to take some extra time to work with customers who still have concerns with getting a new meter. In the meantime we will not install a new meter for these customers unless we have their permission," said a statement issued by BC Hydro spokesman Greg Alexis. All of the meters were supposed to be installed by the end of last year, but thousands of customers objected, citing health, safety and privacy concerns. Alexis says about 9,000 customers who originally objected to the new meters agreed to have them installed after meeting with BC Hydro reps. Another 35,000 have yet to be installed because of other issues, such as construction delays, say officials. The delay will likely mean nobody will have a smart meter forced upon them before the upcoming provincial election in May, but it is not clear what is BC Hydro's long term plan for the hold-outs. Previously, Hydro has said all customers will have to have the meters installed because the system won't work if people opt out. "With the new system in place, we have no way of getting information from the old meters without setting up a separate, expensive customized system," according to the BC Hydro website. "If you don't want a smart meter on your house, you have the option of moving the meter to a different location on your property." Minister softened stance last week
BC Hydro's new position comes after the NDP opposition called on the government to clarify its stance on the program, following some statements by Energy Minister Rich Coleman last week that indicated it was backing down on the mandatory installations. "I am writing to assure your readers that BC Hydro will be working with its customers over the next several months to help them understand the benefits of new smart meters prior to final installation," Coleman said in a statement last week. "During this time, BC Hydro will not install a new meter without the homeowners consent and will work directly with customers to address their individual concerns." That led NDP energy critic John Horgan to call on the government to clarify the situation for the public. One week customers are receiving threatening letters saying the meters will be installed no matter what. The next week the energy minister pens an opinion piece saying B.C. Hydro wont install a new meter without the homeowners consent, said Horgan. Which is it? You cant have it both ways ... This is a government initiative, it's a BC Hydro initiative and we haven't heard categorically and clearly just what the expectations are for people who don't want a smart meter today." Horgan is also reiterating an NDP promise to ask the B.C. Utilities Commission to take the entire billiondollar smart meter program to the B.C. Utilities Commission for analysis if the party wins the May provincial election, something the Liberals have refused to do. The smart meter initiative a billiondollar expenditure has been rife with discord from the beginning, and the independent utilities commission has been barred from overseeing the process, said Horgan.
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the decision was made to "ensure the safety of the prime minister." "Taking into account operational requirements, including the protectee, public and officer safety considerations and a threat assessment of the events/ environment, the RCMP determined there were no appropriate vehicles available in India." Reporters travelling with Harper in India were surprised at the time to see him driven around the country in
Prime Minister's India Motorcade Cost Over $1 Million
a black Suburban and a black Cadillac limousine with Ontario license plates. Host countries traditionally provide rides for visiting dignitaries - but not always. The U.S. Secret Service routinely ships its own motorcade vehicles abroad, including to Canada, for use by the president. Still, in 2009, when Harper visited Mumbai, New Delhi and Amritsar, Indian security agencies provided him with vehicles.
Prime Minister Stephen Harper and his wife Laureen pose for the media inside the Sri Someshwara temple in Bangalore November 8, 2012. It cost taxpayers more than $1 million $1,061,448. to airlift the prime minister's armoured Asked about the price tag during question vehicles to India last November to period, Foreign Affairs Minister John securely ferry Stephen Harper around Baird pointed to India's history of political instability and terrorism threats the country during an official tour. The government tabled the costs related - including the assassination of two of to shipping the motorcade overseas its prime ministers. Tuesday in response to an order paper "When we look to the security of the prime minister, we look to the experts," question by the NDP. The total cost to operate and staff he said, referring to the RCMP. the C-17 transport aircraft came to In the documents, the RCMP said
Pre-Paid Phone Cards Give Poor Value, Break Alberta Law

Long-distance cards carry fees, charges and conditions that reduce advertised value The first card, called Good Call, didnt work at all. Her second card, called Jumbo Africa, completed her call after about a sixty-second delay. A recording told Lawson-Body she had twelve minutes of calling time, but six minutes later she got a one-minute warning. At seven minutes, the call was cut. For those seven minutes, Lawson-Body fought a distracting echo and crackly connection. Both Lawson-Bodys cards were from the same company, Group of Gold Line. Whats not disclosed on the cards, but is in the fine print on the companys website, is a list of extra charges that cuts the value of the cards by almost half. The company also imposes an expiry date on the cards 30 days after first use. Expiry dates and extra fees forbidden by law All of these conditions violate Albertas Fair Trading Act. Penalties under the act include a maximum $100,000 fine or three times the amount profited from the offence whichever is greater and up to two years in jail. Newcomers can often be targets of a lot of unscrupulous business practices, said Manmeet Bhullar, minister for Service Alberta. I myself will make sure that we proactively pursue these issues with these companies. There has been confusion about whether prepaid long-distance phone cards are governed by Albertas Fair Trading Act. Initially, they were specifically exempt because the provincial government believed telecommunications was a federal responsibility. According to Mike Berezowsky, spokesman for Service Alberta, a subsequent legal opinion convinced the province to include phone cards in the legislation last year. However, until contacted by Go Public Edmonton, Service Albertas website still said the phone cards were exempt. That information has since been corrected, though Group of Gold Line Vice-President of Operations, Shawn Reyhani, believes the law still has to be tested. We will right away modify the cards and give refunds (if the cards are found to violate Alberta law), he said. Bhullar says customers who feel theyve been ripped-off should not be dismissive of the low cost of the cards, and he encourages people to complain to Service Alberta if they believe a phone card didnt deliver what it promised. "Regardless of the dollar amount, we're ready, able and willing to stand up for Albertans." Complaints noted for years Complaints about the cards have been around for years. In 2008, the federal Competition Bureau warned providers of prepaid phone cards to be honest about their actual rate-per-minute and Pre-paid long-distance phone cards that deliver only a fraction of the calling time they promise are still being sold in Edmonton-area stores. A sample of cards bought by CBC News had extra fees, charges and conditions that reduced their advertised value, in violation of Alberta law. The cards, different from those from major phone companies, are sold in convenience stores and are especially popular with recent immigrants. When I first moved here I had no internet, and was totally dependent on my calling cards, said Poushali Mitra, Program Coordinator at Edmonton Immigrant Services Association. I work with newcomers from all over the world. They use cards a lot. For $5 sometimes they promise you 50 or 100 minutes. But the next time you try and dial a number, you just dont know how 40 minutes got lost. Yolande Lawson-Body at Edmontons Mennonite Centre for Newcomers says clients frequently complain that phone cards dont deliver what they promise, but they buy them because theyre inexpensive. A card that costs $5, or even $2.50, ensures the user keeps their calls short and avoids high long-distance charges. The product is not good, LawsonBody said. If it works, it works. If not yeah, its a gamble. You dont complain, that's what happens with many people, (they say) It's only $2.50. Extra charges cut value of cards Go Public Edmonton watched as Lawson-Body tried calling her sister in West Africa using two phone cards. to stop using fine print to hide extra charges. In 2009, the bureau ordered Ontariobased Phonetime Inc. to offer refunds to consumers who bought some of its phone cards, and pay a $300,000 fine. However, federal interest in regulating phone cards has diminished since. The Competition Bureau has not announced any rulings since 2009, and bureau spokesman Bryan Parker would not say whether it was conducting any new investigations. In 2011, Service Alberta ordered a refund on a Yak pre-paid card that expired before the balance was used. And Alberta is currently investigating cards sold under the Vox brand name for having extra fees that arent allowed under the Fair Trading Act. Three years ago, a study by the Consumers Council of Canada on the prepaid phone card industry found per-minute rates were higher than advertised on most cards. Two-thirds of the cards it sampled contained extra fees and charges not mentioned on the card itself. However, Ken Whitehurst, the councils executive director, said the report also concluded that the industry was small and in decline. A problem that might go away on its own may not receive much attention (from the federal government), he said.
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Caring For A Baby With A Rash

Rashes in the diaper area are fairly common. Most are due to wetness, friction and irritation from urine and stool. Your baby may be sensitive to a specific brand of disposable diaper or laundering method on cloth diapers. Neither kind of diaper is better at preventing diaper rash. If your baby gets a rash, the key to treatment is keeping the diaper area clean and dry. Leave his bottom exposed to air as much as possible. Cleanse the diaper area with warm water, using a mild soap after a bowel movement, if necessary (rinse well). While diaper wipes rarely cause rashes, they can irritate broken skin. Use water at home and wipes for trips. Allow the area to air-dry. The stools of diarrhea can make the skin of the buttocks and anus become shiny red and painful. Don't use a washcloth if the area is raw; instead, sit the baby in lukewarm water to cleanse away stool. Expose the baby's bottom to air as much as possible, and apply a soothing diaper cream to put a barrier between the skin and future stools. As the diarrhea lessens, the skin will begin to heal. If a diaper rash doesn't respond in two to three days and the baby was recently on antibiotics, you might be dealing with a yeast infection. A yeast rash tends to extend into the skin creases; it can be a solid red area with a little peeling or prickly rash at the edges. Apply Lotrimin Cream (now available without prescription) two to three times a day. Yeast thrives in a moist environment, so again expose the skin to air as much as possible. Continue the cream for several days after the rash fades. Infant skin can be sensitive to soap, detergent, fabric softener, even metal snaps on shirts. Use the mildest possible soap and detergent. Before you call your healthcare provider for advice on a rash, notice the following: * Is it flesh-colored or red? * Flat or raised? * In one place or all over the body? * Is there a fever or other sign of illness? * Does the rash bother the infant? * Is it only in the diaper area or everywhere but the diaper area? * And for diaper-area rashes, is it only on the skin that touches the diaper or does it extend into the creases and skin folds? * Then ask yourself whether there is anything new in the baby's diet. * New medication? * Have you changed your soap, detergent, fabric softener? Be sure to tell your healthcare provider. When to Contact Your Healthcare Provider * The rash is accompanied by fever. * Your baby is acting sick. * Your child has blisters or open sores. * The rash doesn't respond to simple measures in a few days. * The rash is painful.
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How To Get Kids To Eat Vegies

It's clear from research that the children are either eating vegies disguised as anything other than a vegie or learning how to grow and choose them themselves. Whatever the technique, having fun is important. . "Talk the broccoli, daddy" "Please don't eat me, NOOO, not my head...AARRGGHH...Not my legs..."; Works for my 4year old (nearly) every time (others join in!) - Sticker Charts - every different veggie gets a sticker, when they reach 20 stickers they get a special outing to the park, beach or movies etc... - As you walk past the vegie trays, tell your kids the *number* of vegetables you need, then let them choose the ones they like!
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Health Benefits Of Eating Apples

1. Get whiter, healthier teeth An apple wont replace your toothbrush, but biting and chewing an apple stimulates the production of saliva in your mouth, reducing tooth decay by lowering the levels of bacteria. 2. Protect against Parkinsons Research has shown that people who eat fruits and other high-fibre foods gain a certain amount of protection against Parkinsons, a disease characterized by a breakdown of the brains dopamineproducing nerve cells. Scientists have linked this to the free radical-fighting power of the antioxidants contained therein. 3. Curb all sorts of cancers Scientists from the American Association for Cancer Research, among others, agree that the consumption of flavonol-rich apples could help reduce your risk of developing pancreatic cancer by up to 23 per cent. Researchers at Cornell University have identified several compoundstriterpenoidsin apple peel that have potent anti-growth activities against cancer cells in the liver, colon and breast. Their earlier research found that extracts from whole apples can reduce the number and size of mammary tumours in rats. Meanwhile, the National Cancer Institute in the U.S. has recommended a high fibre intake to reduce the risk of colorectal cancer. 4. Decrease your risk of diabetes Women who eat at least one apple a day are 28 percent less likely to develop type 2 diabetes than those who dont eat apples. Apples are loaded with soluble fibre, the key to blunting blood sugar swings. 5. Reduce cholesterol The soluble fibre found in apples 10. Avert hemorrhoids Hemorrhoids are a swollen vein in the anal canal and while not life threatening, these veins can be very painful. They are caused by too much pressure in the pelvic and rectal areas. Part and parcel with controlling constipation, fibre can prevent you from straining too much when going to the bathroom and thereby help alleviate hemorrhoids. 11. Control your weight Many health problems are associated with being overweight, among them heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes and sleep apnea. To manage your weight and improve your overall health, doctors recommend a diet rich in fibre. Foods high in fibre will fill you up without costing you too many calories. 12. Detoxify your liver Were constantly consuming toxins, whether it is from drinks or food, and your liver is responsible for clearing these toxins out of your body. Many doctors are skeptical of fad detox diets, saying they have the potential to do more harm than good. Luckily, one of the bestand easiestthings you can eat to help detoxify your liver is fruitslike apples. 13. Boost your immune system Red apples contain an antioxidant called quercetin. Recent studies have found that quercetin can help boost and fortify your immune system, especially when you're stressed out. 14. Prevent cataracts Though past studies have been divided on the issue, recent long-term studies suggest that people who have a diet rich in fruits that contain antioxidants like applesare 10 to 15 per cent less likely to develop cataracts.
binds with fats in the intestine, which translates into lower cholesterol levels and a healthier you. 6. Get a healthier heart An extensive body of research has linked high soluble fibre intake with a slower buildup of cholesterol-rich plaque in your arteries. The phenolic compound found in apple skins also prevents the cholesterol that gets into your system from solidifying on your artery walls. When plaque builds inside your arteries, it reduces blood flow to your heart, leading to coronary artery disease. 7. Prevent gallstones Gallstones form when theres too much cholesterol in your bile for it to remain as a liquid, so it solidifies. They are particularly prevalent in the obese. To
prevent gallstones, doctors recommend a diet high in fibre to help you control your weight and cholesterol levels. 8. Beat diarrhea and constipation Whether you cant go to the bathroom or you just cant stop, fibre found in apples can help. Fibre can either pull water out of your colon to keep things moving along when youre backed up, or absorb excess water from your stool to slow your bowels down. 9. Neutralize irritable bowel syndrome Irritable bowel syndrome is characterized by constipation, diarrhea, and abdominal pain and bloating. To control these symptoms doctors recommend staying away from dairy and fatty foods while including a high intake of fibre in your diet.
Doctors Reveal Health Benefits Of Turmeric

The humble turmeric or `Haldi`, an essential ingredient in Indian cuisine also has substantial health benefits and medicinal properties that can fight diseases like cancer, diabetes and inflammation, Indian-origin doctors in the US have claimed. Curcumin, a phenol responsible for making turmeric yellow, does much more than provide numerous Indian dishes with that particular tint, according to Saraswati Sukumar of Johns Hopkins Medicine, who, along with colleague Anirban Maitra, is studying the organic compound`s health benefits. Turmeric has been used widely in Indian cooking for thousands of years, and, in the past two decades, hundreds of studies have determined curcumin helps fight arthritic inflammation, reduces cancer risk and slows the onset of diabetes. Curcumin is a potent inhibitor of inflammation, which can exacerbate rheumatoid arthritis and spur cancerous growths. The compound inhibits a molecule called NF-kB that plays a key role in initiating inflammation. "What curcumin does is blunt this pathway. That`s how it is able to mediate its effect," Sukumar said. Consuming curcumin also has been shown to repair skin damage caused by radiation therapy for cancer, she said. Maitra, Sukumar`s colleague, began working a few years ago on a watersoluble form of curcumin that can be taken in pill form. That formulation is still in the experimental stages. The body doesn`t readily absorb curcumin so a person has to consume several grams of curcumin a day to get the health benefits, Sukumar said. Pills containing unaltered curcumin are on the market. "The other way, the preferable way, is to add (turmeric) to everything you cook," Sukumar said. "The spice doesn`t add a lot of taste to the food, but it adds a colour," she said. To get the full benefits, dissolve turmeric in warm oil and add it to foods, she said. With an estimated 26 million people diagnosed with diabetes, Sukumar said curcumin can also be a great benefit in fighting the metabolic disease.
Heart attack warning signs aren't always sudden or severe and some people don't experience chest pain at all.
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This information is provided for knowledge and educational purposes only. Individuals should visit their physicians for more information on their health.
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Ways To Defeat Stress

Life in the modern workplace is full of stress. The difference between those who are successful and those who aren't is not whether or not you suffer from stress, but how you deal with it when you do. Have self-compassion. Self-compassion is, in essence, cutting yourself some slack. It's being willing to look at your mistakes or failures with kindness and understanding - without harsh criticism or defensiveness. A dose of self-compassion when things are at their most difficult can reduce your stress and improve your performance by making it easier for you to learn from your mistake, she suggested. People to think about the "big picture" - Thinking big picture about the work you do can be very energizing in the face of stress and challenge, because you are linking one particular, often small action to a greater meaning or purpose. So when staying that extra hour at work at the end of an exhausting day is thought of as "helping my career" rather than "answering emails for 60. People should rely on routines Having to make so many decisions is a powerful and pervasive cause of stress. Every time you make a decision-- you create a state of mental tension that is, in fact, stressful. The solution is to reduce the number of decisions you need to make, by utilizing routines. Have a routine for preparing for your day in the morning, and packing up to go home at night. Simple routines can dramatically reduce your experience of stress, she said. Another simple way is to take five (or 10) minutes to do something you find interesting. Recent research that showed that interest doesn't just keep you going despite fatigue, it actually replenishes your energy. And then that replenished energy flows into whatever you do next. Add where and when to your to-do list. Nearly 200 studies, on everything from diet and exercise to negotiation and time management, have shown that deciding in advance when and where you will complete a task can double or triple your chances of actually doing it. Use if-thens for positive self-talk. Recent studies show that if-then plans can help us to control our emotional responses to situations in which we feel fear, sadness, fatigue, self-doubt, or even disgust. Simply decide what kind of response you would like to have instead of feeling stress, and make a plan that links your desired response to the situations that tend to raise your blood pressure, she asserted. When you think about what you are doing in terms of learning and improving, accepting that you may make some mistakes along the way, you experience far less stress, and you stay motivated despite the setbacks that might occur, she said. Or think about the progress that you've already made - It can be enormously helpful to take a moment and reflect on what you've accomplished so far before turning your attention to the challenges that remain ahead. Know whether optimism or defensive pessimism works for you. Some people think of their jobs as opportunities for achievement and accomplishment -- they have what psychologists call a promotion focus. For others, doing a job well is about security, about not losing the positions they've worked so hard for. This prevention focus places the emphasis on avoiding danger, fulfilling responsibilities, and doing what feel you ought to do. Promotion motivation feels like eagerness - the desire to really go for it -- and this eagerness is sustained and enhanced by optimism. Believing that everything is going to work out great is essential for promotion-focused performance. Prevention motivation, on the other hand, feels like vigilance -- the need to keep danger at bay -- and it is sustained not by optimism, but by a kind of defensive pessimism. In other words, the prevention-minded actually work best when they think about what might go wrong, and what they can do to keep that from happening.
Homemade Cough Remedies

When you feel a sore throat coming on, raid your pantry instead of your medicine cabinet to prepare affordable all-natural cough remedies that really work Ditch the chemical syrups Chemical-laden cold and flu syrups leave much to be desired. In fact, according to Leslie Solomonian, naturopathic doctor and assistant professor at the College of Naturopathic Medicine in Toronto, studies have demonstrated that over-the-counter cough and cold remedies for kids are actually potentially harmful and no better in addressing symptoms than homemade syrups prepared with honey. Heres how you can whip up your own all-natural cough and coldfighting mixtures. 1. Honey, onion and garlic syrup The mixture: half-cup of water. Add in one whole chopped onion and one chopped clove of garlic. Add a dash of sage, thyme or oregano and allow to steep overnight at room temperature. Strain and use the liquid as a cough syrup. Store in your refrigerator. Why it works: Honey, onion and garlic are all naturally antimicrobial, says Dr. Solomonian. Honey also acts as a demulcent, meaning it relaxes the cough reflex and soothes the throat. Not cooking the mixture helps preserve the full antimicrobial properties of the onions and garlic, which lose some of their potency when heated. Finally, herbs like sage, thyme or oregano add even more antimicrobial benefits. Tip: If you cant wait overnight for your syrup to steep, simmer the mixture for five to 10 minutes until the onions soften. Although youll lose some antimicrobial properties, you will get some relief before heading to bed. 2. Castor oil chest rub The mixture: Start with a half a cup of good quality, cold pressed castor oil. Crush one or two cloves of garlic and stir them into the oil. Add a tablespoon of freshly grated ginger, three or four drops of eucalyptus oil and about half a teaspoon of cayenne pepper. Rub on chest. Horseradish promotes perspiration, making it useful in the treatment of fever, says Dr. Jean-Jacques Dugoua, naturopathic doctor and director of clinical pharmacology for Newtopia. When mixed with honey, it can be an effective remedy for hoarseness and cough from colds and flu. Horseradish also stimulates appetite and promotes digestion. However, just a small amount does the trick. Eating large amounts may cause stomach upset. Tip: Although you may be tempted to add essential oils to a homemade cough syrup, its best to stick with whole foods as ingredients. Essential oils are very concentrated and can be very hard on the liver if ingested. Instead, reap the antimicrobial benefits of essential oils by adding them to a steam inhalation. Simply boil water, add in a few drops of the essential oil of your choice, place a towel over your head and breathe deeply. This will help dilute mucus and clear the nasal passages.
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Why it works: Castor oil is well absorbed by the body and helps to increase circulation, which stimulates our immune response. The ginger and cayenne pepper also help warm the body, stimulate circulation and dilute mucus. The garlic and eucalyptus oil are added for their antimicrobial properties. Tip: This is a very messy paste, warns Dr. Solomonian. She recommends putting on an old T-shirt directly over the chest rub and wearing your pajamas over that. The extra layer will help trap added warmth. 3. Horseradish syrup The mixture: Add a dash of grated horseradish to a quarter cup of honey. Allow it to sit for a few hours then use as a cough syrup. Why it works:
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Neil And Sonal Sizzle In New '3G' Poster
Released on 18th January, 2013 AbbasMustan latest action thriller Race 2 earned Rs 51.35 crore in the opening weekend. It was the first biggest release of 2013 and the movie is a sequel to 2008 blockbuster Race. At some cities, the movie opened to houseful while in some other most of the seats was vacant. The movie received mixed reviews from critics and average response from audience. It opened with Rs 15.12 crore on Friday and immediately showed a hike of Rs 20.72 crore on Saturday being a national holiday. The collection again went down on Sunday and collected only Rs 15.51 crore. Overall, during its first weekend, the film earned only Rs 51.35 crore. We are extremely happy with the three day weekend of Race 2, its the second biggest weekend collections of all times for a three day period and the first film in 2013 to do so. We always knew the sequel to the hit Race (2008) will be liked by the audiences and the numbers are proving just the same at
Race 2 Collects 51.35 Crore In The First Weekend
the box office. The film has performed exceptionally well in North and South India beating all box office collection benchmarks, Gaurav Verma, Director - India Theatrical Distribution, Studios, Disney UTV said. The overseas collection was also not promising, it has collected Rs 18.9 crore ($3.25 million). It made $1 million in Gulf, close to $1 Million in USA and UK. Race 2 has seen an incredible response by audience across international markets. People have braved the weather conditions in UK and on the East Coast in the US and come to watch the movie in theatres. The box office in markets like Australia, UK, North America has seen a significant jump on Saturday/ Sunday, said Amrita Pandey, Executive Director - Syndication, International Distribution & Disney Media Distribution, Studios, Disney UTV. Race 2 stars Saif Ali Khan, Deepika Padukone, John Abraham, Jacqueline Fernandez and Anil Kapoor in the pivotal role.
3G team has managed to keep the suspense and mystery revolving around the movie which has hooked the audiences. After receiving brilliant response to the trailer, the producers have released a brand new poster of the film amidst much fanfare. Produced by Eros International and Next Gen Films, the supernatural thriller stars Neil Nitin Mukesh and Sonal Chauhan. Unlike the earlier poster which was dark, the new poster is very attractive and showcases the sizzling lead pair. Neil Nitin Mukesh and Sonal Chauhans immense onscreen chemistry cannot be ignored. Neils look has been brilliant in the film and there is much hype that
has generated regarding his role in the movie. Sonal looks ultra stylish and seems far more intuitive in front of the camera. Carrying ahead from where the last poster left, the newly launched poster retains the suspense, as a new face has been revealed which has generated quiet a buzz on the digital platforms. Directed by Shantanu Ray and Sheershak Anand, 3G is going to be a nerve-wrecking horror thriller. It is a nightmarish story about Sam Arora (Neil Nitin Mukesh) and Sheena (Sonal Chauhan), a couple, who become victims of a series of events when Sam buys a 3G enabled second hand phone in Fiji islands while on a holiday.
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Leopold Cafe was one of key targets of the cowardly terror attack on Mumbai city on November 26, 2008. Now 5 years and 2 months down the line, Ram Gopal Varma who has just finished wrapping up his film The Attacks on 26/11 is all set to revisit the Cafe where the memory of the blood on the tables is still fresh. Though Ramu had trouble getting permission to shoot at several authentic locations where the terror attacks actually happened, the owner Ferzad Jehani of the Leopold Cafe has been supremely supportive of Ramu's cinematic endeavour to recreate the events leading up to ghastly attacks. The film has been shot in the Cafe with the active support of the owner and his staff. And now the director is all set to release the first song from The Attacks Of 26/11 at the Leopold Cafe on February 6, at exactly the time when the terror attacks began on the cafe and Mumbai city. Says Ramu, "There's only one song in The Attacks of 26/11, a background song sung by Sukhwinder Singh composed by Rushin. We are launching
The Attacks Of 26/11 Song To Be Released At Leopold Cafe
Aishwarya, the former beauty queen, a successful actress and now a mother stores many surprises in her kitty. A few pictures of Aishwarya Rai Bachchan has been leaked which took her fans with shock. These pictures where taken in those days when she was a struggling actress and Akshay Kumar was already a star. They clicked the pictures for March 1996 issue of Showtime magazine. The magazine was dedicated to Akshay during his hay days where he extensively spoke about his movies
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this song video on Feb 6 at Leopold Cafe where the attacks first started and precisely at the same time as when the attack happened at 9.30." Ramu feels the Cafe epitomizes the resilient spirit of the city. "I was overwhelmed with the spirit of Farzad the owner of Leopold cafe who reopened his place just 3 days after the incident and the spirit of Mumbai people was such that it was packed. A customer who ran away at the time of the attacks came and told Farzad 'I came back to finish my beer'. So in spite of the tragedy that happened there I felt releasing my song to be a fitting tribute to the incident. Also the song marks the celebratory spirit thereby signifying that we won't be cowed down." Apart from the management team of Leopold Cafe for the song release, Ramu has also invited some of the customers who survived that night. Says Ferzad Jehani of Leopold Cafe, "The initial pre-shoot visit of the film unit was traumatic. But now I look forward to the song release in my cafe and even more the movie's release."
The Czarina of television soaps and successful film producer, Ekta Kapoor is also famous for her obsession over the letter K. She is said to be superstitious. But Ekta clarifies it is her beliefs and not superstitions. She has got strong beliefs. The 37 years old film producer attended the first look launch party of the upcoming flick Ek Thi Daayan. She says she cant scale her qualities but of course others can do so and determine whether she is too superstitious, or not superstitious. But she believes strongly that those are only her beliefs. She sports a lot of rings on her fingers, also most of her television soaps start with the
Ekta Kapoor Not Superstitious, She Has Just Got Strong Beliefs!
letter K. Ekta is presently busy with her upcoming projects production work, Ragini MMS 2, Shootout At Wadala, Once Upon A Time in Mumbai Again. Kannan Iyer is directing the movie Ek Thi Daayan which has been produced jointly by Ekta Kapoor as well as Vishal Bharadwaj. Films like Once Upon A Time In Mumbai, The Dirty Picture has made Ekta a successful film producer within a brief span of time. And not only this two films, she has produced many other successful films. Her last release in 2012 was Kyaa Super Kool Hai Hum which was also a hit.
and his personal life. This special edition was dedicated to the star and the magazine carried the tag "I am not yet ready for marriage". The pictures show Aishwarya in a blue bikini gets wetty with shirtless Akshay Kumar in the pool. The duo cuddles in water. The images have taken the net with storm. Akshay and Aishwarya acted in few movies together. Before entering into wedlock with Abhishek Bachchan, Ash was in a relationship with Salman Khan and Vivek Oberoi.
Bollywood superstar Shahrukh Khan launched the Times of India Film Awards (TOIFA) awards Tuesday evening and called himself very fortunate to be a part of the ceremony. "I feel very fortunate to be here. It is a fantastic platform. It gives me immense pleasure to be a part of it," he told the media at a press conference to announce the awards. The awards will be held from April 4-6 in Vancouver, Canada and will be hosted by Ranbir Kapoor and Anushka Sharma. Talking about the award ceremony, Shah Rukh said it stands for class, goodness and honesty. "There are so many award functions
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today but TOIFA stands for goodness, honesty and class. These will help us respect and understand awards," he said. Ace choreographer Shiamak Davar is also a part of the project. He and Shah Rukh will be making plans soon for the ceremony. "I would be performing at the function. It is just a couple of months away. I have just landed and was under the weather with a cold. But as soon as I recover I will be meeting Shiamak and planning for the awards," Shah Rukh said. The awards will have a jury for the nominations and once they are in place, it would be put to public vote.
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Amitabh Bachchan In Trouble Over Religious Issue
As India celebrated its 64th year as a Republic, the nation honoured some of its leading talents with the Padma awards. President Pranab Mukherjee approved the names of the 108 awardees, which includes four Padma Vibhushan, 24 Padma Bhushan and 80 Padma Shri. Leading the Bollywood brigade at the awards was late Rajesh Khanna who was awarded the Padma Bhushan. Following him were the likes of Sridevi who made a stunning comeback to films with English Vinglish, 62-yearold Nana Patekar, who began his career in 1978 with the movie Gaman, carved a niche for himself in the Hindi films
Sridevi, Rajesh Khanna, Sharmila Win Padma Awards 2013
with the 1989 film Parinda for which he even won a National Award and the celebrated filmmaker Ramesh Sippy. The Padma Bhushan awardees include Late Rajesh Khanna and Sharmila Tagore, Late. Jaspal Bhatti, Producer Daggubati Rama Naidu, industrialist Adi Godrej, as well as sports stars Rahul Dravid and Mary Kom. While other names in the Padma Shri winners list are playback singer Sudha Malhotra, veteran Telugu director Bapu, designer Ritu Kumar, Urdu poet Nida Fazli, wrestler Yogeshwar Dutt, boxer Dingko Singh, Magsaysay Award winner Nileema Mishra and Olympic medalist Vijay Kumar.
Amitabh Bachchan had been in trouble over a religious issue. A petition had been filed by Mudassir Hussan Khan of the district of Jhansi. The superstar of Bollywood had been accused of referring to a religious book in a slighting manner while hosting an episode of Kaun Banega Crorepati. For the television show KBC, it has been accused that Amitabh Bachchan passed a derogatory remark with malicious intention about the religious book- Holy Quran. The manner in which he referred to the book had thus been hurtful to the feelings of a particular community. The episode had been aired two years back. The petitioner took exception to Amitabh Bachchans use of the words, racha gaya, in reference to the holy book. The episode had been aired on the 28th of September, 2011. This has been the cause of all the trouble for the actor. The petitioner opposed the actors saying this and said neither written nor created by anybody, rather it came into existence/revealed by Allah (God) Himself. Thus his words racha gaya was the same as a serious offence. This had more gravity as Amitabh Bachchan is a popular figure and words used by him affects all communities. However, the Justice disagreed with the accusation and also added, To say
'racha gaya' does not necessarily imply that the Koran was written by some person. Justice Mishra also added saying, The phrase can also imply that the Holy Book was composed by Allah Himself, which is another way of saying that it is a revealed scripture. The High Court of Allahabad this Monday dismissed the petition that had been filed. This verdict has been delivered by Justice Manoj Mishra. Through this petition to the High Court, Mudassir Khan also defied the orders of that of the District and Sessions Judge of Jhansi and the Chief Judicial Magistrate that were passed earlier. He had plead to direct the police to record an FIR against the actor under the sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPL) that dealt with offence caused to the religious sentiments. His pleas had been denied. He then submitted that the CJM had turned down his complaint illegally and without application of mind. He also added that the District Judge dismissed his successive criminal revision labeling it as frivolous and vexatious. The District Judge also submitted that there had been neither any protest raised by any school, institution or the Mohammedan community, nor was there any fatwa dispensed against the actor.
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Mika Singh is on a high in his career with hits like Rani mein tu raja and Go go govinda. So when a successful singer has to share credits with another, there might be raised voices. In Yash Raj Films next release Mere Dad Ki Maruti, Mika and Honey Singh have sung a boisterous number Punjabiyaan di battery. Shot on Ram Kapoor, Saqib Salem and Rhea Chakraborty, the song has been garnering praise as listeners enjoy the two popular voices coming together for a Bollywood film. But apparently, Mika is miffed with Honey Singh for getting all the limelight for the song. A source says, In all his songs, even ones featuring other singers, Mika has always been the star. He is doing very well in his career and is secure about himself. But perhaps because Honey Singhs popularity is growing in India as well, he is being noticed more than Mika in the song. Apparently, Mika and Honey have
Mika Irked With Honey Singh Over Song Credit?
known each other for over five years. In spite of repeated attempts, Mika remained unavailable for a comment. However, Ashish Patil, business and creative head, Y Films says, Mika Singh has sung the song exceptionally well and he should get his due credit.
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At The Movies Broken City (PG) * * *

High stakes poker involving real lives takes centre stage in Broken City ,the latest political thriller from EOne Entertainment now screening at Empire Studio 12, Colossus and Cineplex Odeon Theatres around B.C. Beware of public office. That advice concerns anyone in front of the people. No bigger stage anywhere can be found in New York the centre of the universe. Out to make his mark and retain his office is Mayor Hostetler. Australian import Russell Crowe, fresh off his lyrical triumph in Les Miserables turns out to be tailor made for the part of a no nonsense politician. Most public officials overstay their welcome and in this case you have a mayor who wants to cling to power at all costs. This is familiar in both the fictional and real world. Look no further than your own governing officials to test this theory. Scandals come and go and the mayor mysteriously gets involved in the case of a former cop who now comes out of retirement to help his honour. Reliable Mark Wahlberg (Boogie Nights) plays Billy Taggart a newly minted private eye hired by Hostetler to get the goods on his cheating wife Cathleen. Beautiful Catherine ZeetaJones coyly plays the philandering woman who on the surface seems to be having her way with more than one good man. A murder here, a frame-up there and a vicious campaign for the mayoralty office of New York City all come to a head in Broken City, a heavy-handed drama bolstered by good performances and some pretty nifty side-plays. Campbell River born Barry Pepper (Saving Private Ryan) continues to impress as Jack Valliant, a candidate for Mayor who does battle with a total charming, yet sleazy political heavyweight. And James Bond veteran Jeffrey Wright (Casino Royale) puts in a good turn as a police official with his own hidden agenda. Lots of unsavoury things go on in Broken City, well delivered for 109 minutes by director Allen Hughes.
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I Had Declined Ae Mere Watan Ke Logon: Lata Mangeshkar

Reminiscing about the song that continues to resound at patriotic celebrations in the country, veteran singer Lata Mangeshkar, who sang it live 50 years ago to an audience comprising leaders of India's freedom struggle, says she had initially refused to be a part of it. "Who thought this song would turn out so famous," asked Lata Mangeshkar, talking about the song that became a regular hit at gatherings to celebrate patriotism in India. "I recall vividly that cold winter evening in Delhi in 1963 when I sang the song as part of Republic Day celebrations in front of an audience comprising President S Radhakrishnan, Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru, Indira Gandhi and so many other distinguished guests. "It was Pradeepji, (also known as Kavi Pradeep) the poet, who wrote the immortal lyrics, who came to me and asked me to sing the song. I declined, because there was no time to rehearse. You see, at that time I was working round-the-clock. To give special attention to one song seemed impossible. But Pradeepji insisted," she added. The song was written shortly after the 1962 India-China war and served to unite the masses. Ms Mangeshkar revealed that she wanted to sing it with sister Asha Bhosle, but that didn't happen. the distinguished gathering. "Pradeepji told C Ramachandra, who was composing the tune for the song, about my predicament. C Ramachandra informed us he had to be in Delhi at least four days ahead of the performance. So he was unable to rehearse the song with me. Instead he gave me a tape of the number. I picked up the tune from the tape and flew to Delhi on January 26, 1963," she said. "I was listening to the tape with C Ramachandraji's rendition of Ae Mere Watan Ke Logon all through the flight from Mumbai to Delhi, accompanied by my best friend Nalini Mhatre," she added. Ms Mangeshkar recalls how nervous she was before the performance. "When we reached Delhi in the night, I had a stomach ache. I asked Nalini how I'd sing in my condition. She told me not to worry, everything would be fine. On January 27, we reached the venue. I sang two songs. The bhajan (devotional song) Allah Tero Naam followed by Ae Mere Watan Ke Logon," she said. "I was much relieved to get it over with. After I finished my two songs, I went backstage to relax with a cup of coffee. I heard Mehboob Khan sahab calling for me. He caught hold of my hand and said, 'Chalo, Panditji (Jawaharlal Nehru) ne bulaya hai'. (Panditji has called us.) "Panditji said he liked the song very much, and my eyes welled with tears. While the rest of the entourage spoke eagerly with Panditji, I stood in a dark corner hesitant to make my presence felt. I heard Panditji ask where I was. "Then Mrs Indira Gandhi came and took my hands saying: 'I want you to meet two of your little fans.' She introduced me to little Rajiv and Sanjay Gandhi. They did 'Namaste' and ran away. Then Panditji again asked for me. Mehboob Khan sahab came and took me near Panditji. Panditji asked, 'Are you going to go back to Mumbai and sing Ae Mere Watan Ke Logon? I replied, 'No, it was meant to be a one-off thing'. He wanted a picture with me. We posed for a keepsake and then I quietly left." Lata Mangeshkar never thought the song would become so popular. "Since it was not part of a film, I thought it would have a limited impact. Ae Mere Watan Ke Logon became my signature tune. No show of mine, no concert or event is complete until I sing it," she said. "My regret is that Pradeepji had not been called for the Republic Day function where I sang the song. If he was there, he would have seen with his own eyes what impact Ae Mere Watan Ke Logon had," she added.
"I suggested we format the song into a duet with me and my sister Asha (Bhosle). But Pradeepji wanted it to be a solo. Asha too opted out. I tried to convince her to change her mind arguing that her name had even been printed in the newspapers as one of the singers," said the 83-year-old. "Composer-singer Hemant Kumar had actually orchestrated the whole Ae Mere Watan Ke Logon project. I told Hemantda about Asha's decision. Hemantda also tried to convince Asha. But she would not agree. Then it was left to me to rehearse alone for the song," she added. The legendary singer reveals that she couldn't even rehearse for the song properly before performing it in front of
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Of War) London visitors can perch high above the traffic below and see exceptional views of the surrounding parks (Hyde Park, Green Park and Buckingham Palace Gardens) and the
There are a number of gorgeous formal gardens to visit in London England. One of the nicest ones can be found in Regent's Park. Other gardens in park include: Queen Mary's Garden Regent's Rose Garden Regent's Inner Circle Enjoy the gardens and fountains in London's famous Regent's Park! Globe Theatre in London
Experience Benjamin Franklin in London for free the historic residence of the Founding Father of America is just one of the many London attractions you can visit. Located on Craven Street, just a short walk from Trafalgar Square, this historical building dates from circa 1730 and was the residence of Benjamin Franklin in London between 1757 and 1775, during which time this extraordinary man was involved with mediation between America and Britain as well as his groundbreaking scientific studies. The house, which is now the site of a student science centre, is the only remaining residence of Benjamin Franklin and is widely recognised as being the leading centre for studies related to Franklin. Visitors to the house can experience first hand what life was like for Benjamin Franklin in London in the 1700s through the Historical Experience, an attraction that lets you feel the atmosphere of the time and explore the complex and interesting life of one of the founding fathers of the United States of America. You can also visit another London attraction, the Scholarship Centre, which houses a full set of Franklins papers. The Historical Experience lasts approximately one hour and covers 3 floors of the 18th century building. Monday tours emphasise the architectural history of the building. Why not combine your visit to this beautiful and educational site with one of the many surrounding attractions? The Jewel Tower Commissioned by Edward III around 1365, Jewel Tower was originally built to house the Kings personal treasures hence the name and had a moat dug around it for extra protection. It was also known as the Kings Privy Wardrobe.
Westminster Hall. Located right across the road from the Houses of Parliament, the Jewel Tower is right in the middle of one of the key tourist locations with Westminster Abbey and Big Ben both only minutes away by foot. Wellington Arch
London skyline. The Wellington Arch is a great tourist site to watch the mounted Horse Guards, which pass between its majestic columns every day while exhibitions inside tell of this London archs fascinating history and introduce the statues and memorials of London. The Arch houses an exhibition with tells the story of this famous Landmark. It is also home to The Quadriga Gallery, which hosts fast changing exhibitions throughout the year. If youre visiting the Wellington Arch near Londons Hyde Park, why not visit another one of Londons attractions, the Royal Mews nearby? Albert Memorial in London
Shakespeare's Globe Theatre is a replica of the original theatre which was destroyed by fire in 1613. Visitors can experience the writer's plays as they were intended - in the round. The Globe Theatre is located in London SE1 and is a popular London tourist attraction. Great Fire Monument
The Wellington Arch is one of the most viewed London landmarks thanks to its proximity to the busy traffic interchange at Hyde Park Corner. If youve only ever seen this London arch by car, then now is the time to get up close and find out the real history of this historic monument. Both Wellington Arch and Marble Arch were planned in 1825 by George IV to commemorate Britains victories in the Napoleonic Wars with Wellington Arch originally conceived as the gateway to Buckingham Palace. From viewing platforms beneath this London archs magnificent sculpture (Peace Descending On The Chariot
The Albert Memorial is a beautiful monument built in honor of Prince Albert, the husband of Queen Victoria. The Monument is located across the street from the Albert Hall in London England. Formal Garden in London
London suffered a huge fire in 1666 which destroyed much of the city. The "Great Fire" destroyed some 13,000 medieval houses. The 62 meter high Doric stone column known as the "Monument" commemorates the location where the fire originally erupted. Visitors can climb a spiral staircase to the top of the Monument and enjoy a wonderful view of London. The Great Fire Monument is located in London EC3. Continued Next Week
The Ford Mustang sure might look and sound much like the pony cars of the past, but it definitely lives in the present. Just like the Chevy Camaro and Dodge Challenger, the current Mustang isn't just a one-hit wonder, capable of packing huge V-8s for quartermile sprints. That's still part of it, for sure, but handling is now also part of their core set--as is the sort of true sports-car finesse that you might have never expected. While the Mustang still does have a live-axle layout in back, it's surprising that it handles just as well as some other vehicles with more sophisticated origins. And V-6 models are no longer the compromise they once were. Entry-level buyers get a 305-horsepower V-6 that can turn in 0-60 mph times of about 6.0 seconds, plus fuel economy of up to 31 mpg on the highway when teamed with the six-speed automatic--which for 2013 gets SelectShift manual control. The V-8 catapults the Mustang into a whole other performance category. The 5.0-liter V-8 thumps out 420 horsepower (up from 412), and the exhaust calls it out to the world with a richer, almost exotic note. The Mustang's electric power steering, which gets a multi-mode setting for steering boost for 2013, is precise if not always well-weighted, and overall the Mustang is far more fun to drive on a curvy road than
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1. Start Your Day with Breakfast
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peanut butter and raisins, or some dry cereal. If you eat smart at other meals, cookies, chips, and candy are okay for occasional snacking. 4. Work up a Sweat
physically fit.
Being active is much more fun with friends or family. Encourage others to join you and plan one special physical activity event, like a bike ride or hiking, with a group each week. 7. Eat more grains, fruits and vegetables
Breakfast fills your "empty tank" to get you going after a long night without food. Eating a good breakfast can help you do better in school. Easy to prepare breakfasts include: cold cereal with fruit and low-fat milk, whole-wheat toast with peanut butter, yogurt with fruit, whole-grain waffles or even last night's pizza. 2. Get Moving
Vigorous work-outs, when you're breathing hard and sweating, help your heart pump better, give you more energy and help you look and feel your best. Start with a warm-up that stretches your muscles. Include 20 minutes of aerobic activity, such as running, jogging or dancing. Followup with activities that help make you stronger such as push-ups or lifting weights. Then cool-down with more stretching and deep breathing. 5. Balance your food choices - don't eat too much of one thing
These foods give you carbohydrates for energy, plus vitamins, minerals, and fibre. Besides, they taste good! Try breads such as whole-wheat, bagels, and pita. Spaghetti and oatmeal are also in the grain group 8. Join in physical activities in school Whether you take a physical education class or do other physical activities at school, such as intramural sports, structured activities are a sure way to feel good, look good and stay
It's easy to fit physical activities into your daily routine. Walk, bike or jog to see your friends. Take a 10 minute activity break every hour while you read, do homework or watch TV. Climb stairs instead of taking an escalator or elevator. Try to do these things for a total of 30 minutes every day. 3. Snack Smart
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9. Foods aren't good or bad A healthy eating style is like a puzzle with many parts. Each part, or food, is different. Some foods may have more fat, sugar or salt, while others may have more vitamins or fibre. There is a place for all these foods. What makes a diet good or bad is how foods fit together. Balancing your choices is important. Fit in a higher-fat food, like pepperoni pizza, at dinner by choosing lower-fat foods at other meals. And don't forget about moderation. If two pieces of pizza fill you up, don't eat a third. 10. Make healthy eating and physical activities fun! Take advantage of physical activities you and your friends enjoy doing together and eat the foods you like. Be adventurous - try new sports, games, and other activities as well as new foods. You'll grow stronger, play longer, and look and feel better! Set realistic goals - don't try changing too much at once.
Snacks are a great way to refuel. Choose snacks from different food groups - a glass of low-fat milk and a few graham crackers, an apple or celery sticks with
You don't have to give up foods like hamburgers, french fries, and ice cream to eat healthfully. You just have to be smart about how often and how much of them you eat. Your body needs nutrients like protein, carbohydrates, fat, and many different vitamins and minerals such as vitamins C and A, iron, and calcium from a variety of foods. 6. Get fit with friends or family
Cucumber , really is a higher nutritional value of vegetables , is a favorite on the table all delicious . Many ways to make cucumber , raw cucumber which one of the most nutritious diet healthy? Raw cucumber to lose weight , eat all over the country and all different nationalities . People often eat the following three methods : first, cucumber sauce ; Second, mix cucumber ; Third, fried cucumber . There is also a no sauce , two do not mix , the three are not fried , to clean cucumber , hold in your hand when eating the same fruit , but most people are mixed with cucumber -based . In fact , the best food is to " mix cucumber . "Raw cucumber diet approach is : first cucumber wash , be sure to removal of skin with a knife cut into thin slices, with the right amount of salt and a half hours , and then squeezing out the salt , sugar, cooked vegetable oil or sesame oil , such as love spicy food can also be used Chili oil, soy sauce , vinegar mix to eat . So cool to eat also increase appetite , eliminate bloating ,
and a return of dry heat effect. Cucumber once it has been preserved , it contains tannic acid , eat pickled cucumber, can make people with low blood pressure boost disease prevention . Raw cucumber again , eat 250 to 300 grams, that is obvious weight loss , you can eliminate edema, thirst solution , detoxification has heat , cucumber skin can cure sore throat , urine short yellow , red eyes and dizziness, Heat stroke vexed hot . Therefore, the cucumber can be described as one of the best diet of vegetables , as well as beauty benefits . Raw cucumber Weight Loss Tips : Cucumber contains a vitamin C decomposition enzymes , will destroy the contents of other vegetables rich in vitamin C. Tomatoes are typically rich in vegetables containing vitamin C , if the two eat together , our intake of vitamins from the tomatoes in C, then by cucumber Decomposition of enzyme destruction , reach the effect of nutrition .
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Finding the right therapist for you experience feeling understood and hesitate to consider another therapist. accepted. How long does therapy last? Therapy is a partnership. Both Everyones treatment is different. How you and your therapist contribute long therapy lasts depends on many to the healing process. You're not factors. You may have complicated expected to do the work of recovery issues, or a relatively straightforward all by yourself, but your therapist problem that you want to address. cant do it for you either. Therapy Some therapy treatment types are should feel like a collaboration. short term, while others may be longer. Therapy will not always feel Practically, you might also be limited pleasant. Painful memories, by your insurance coverage. frustrations or feelings might However, discussing the length of surface. This is a normal part of therapy is important to bring up with therapy and your therapist will your therapist at the beginning. This guide you through this process. will give you an idea of starting goals Be sure to communicate with to work towards and what you want your therapist about how you are to accomplish. Dont be afraid to feeling. revisit this issue at any time as therapy Therapy should be a safe place. progresses, as goals often are modified While there will be times when or changed during treatment. youll feel challenged or when Making the most of therapy and youre facing unpleasant feelings, counseling you should always feel safe. If To make the most of therapy, you need youre starting to feel overwhelmed to put what youre learning in your or youre dreading your therapy sessions into practice in your real life. sessions, talk to your therapist. 50 minutes in therapy each week isnt Your first therapy sessions going to fix you; its how you use what The first session or two of therapy is youve learned with the rest of your a time for mutual connection, a time time. Here are some tips for getting the for the therapist to learn about you and most out of your therapy: your issues. The therapist may ask for a Make healthy lifestyle changes. mental and physical health history. There are many things you can do in Its also a good idea to talk to the your daily life to support your mood therapist about what you hope to and improve your emotional health. achieve in therapy. Together, you can Reach out to others for support. Get set goals and benchmarks that you can plenty of exercise and sleep. Eat well. use to measure your progress along the Make time for relaxation and play. The way. list goes on This is also an important time for you Dont expect the therapist to tell to be evaluating your connection with you what to do. You and your your therapist. Do you feel like your therapists are partners in your therapist cares about your situation, recovery. Your therapist can help and is invested in your recovery? Do guide you and make suggestions you feel comfortable asking questions for treatment, but only you can and sharing sensitive information? make the changes you need to Remember, your feelings as well as move forward. your thoughts are important, so if Make a commitment to your you are feeling uncomfortable, dont treatment. Dont skip sessions
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Common types of mental health professionals Psychologist - Psychologists have a doctoral degree in psychology (Ph.D. or Psy.D.) and are licensed in clinical psychology. Social worker - Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSW) have a Master's degree in social work (MSW) along with additional clinical training. Marriage and family therapist - Marriage and Family Therapists (MFT) have a Master's degree and clinical experience in marriage and family therapy. Psychiatrists - A psychiatrist is a physician (M.D. or D.O.) who specializes in mental health. Because they are medical doctors, psychiatrists can prescribe medication. What to expect in therapy or counseling Every therapist is different, but there are usually some similarities to how therapy is structured. Normally, sessions will last about an hour, and often be about once a week, although for more intensive therapy they maybe more often. Therapy is normally conducted in the therapists office, but therapists also work in hospitals and nursing homes, and in some cases will do home visits. Expect a good fit between you and your therapist. Don't settle for bad fit. You may need to see one or more therapists until you
unless you absolutely have to. If your therapist gives you homework in between sessions, be sure to do it. If you find yourself skipping sessions or are reluctant to go, ask yourself why. Are you avoiding painful discussion? Did last session touch a nerve? Talk about your reluctance with your therapist. Share what you are feeling. You will get the most out of therapy if you are open and honest with your therapist about your feelings. If you feel embarrassed or ashamed, or something is too painful to talk about, dont be afraid to tell your therapist. Slowly, you can work together to get at the issues. Is therapy working? You should be able to tell within a session or two whether you and your therapist are a good fit. But sometimes, you may like your therapist but feel like you arent making progress. Its important to evaluate your progress to make sure youre getting what you need from therapy. A word of caution: There is no smooth, fast road to recovery. Its a process thats full of twists, turns, and the occasional backtrack. Sometimes, what originally seemed like a straightforward problem turns into a more complicated issue. Be patient and dont get discouraged over temporary setbacks. Its not easy to break old, entrenched patterns. Remember that growth is difficult, and you wont be a new person overnight. But you should notice positive changes in your life. Your overall mood might be improving, for example. You may feel more connected to family and friends. Or a crisis that might have overwhelmed you in the past doesnt throw you as much this time.
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During the winter, your skin needs a lot more attention than usual. Things such as cold winds, harsh chemicals and of course the change in temperature will all have a direct effect on your sensitive skin. But there are ways you can take better care of your skin when the cold weather hits. Read on to see how you can winterize your skin and have a beautiful glow all winter long. Take Short Showers
By shortening your bath/showers you not only conserve tons of water but in the winter it is much better for your skin. So instead of lingering on for hours in there, just take a quick 4-5 minute shower using lukewarm water and stay away from the hot water it will only dry out your skin. Moisturize
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lotion which may not be up to par in the winter months. Use a Jar Moisturizers and creams that are contained in jars are much better than those that are contained in pumps. Heres why: pump and pour bottle has a higher water content and PH base that can dry out skin.
Exfoliate Its completely pointless to moisturize unless you exfoliate because youre not getting rid of all the dead skin cells. So while youre in the shower make sure you exfoliate using slow, massaging circular motions.
After youve showered, there is a crucial 2 minute window that you have to slather on some moisturizer. So make sure you hurry and apply a thick cream to your skin, rather than a
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"Satyameva Jayate" in English means: Truth Alone Triumphs. This is a mantra from the ancient Indian scripture. Upon independence of India, it was adopted as the national motto of India. The history of the Republic of India began on 26 January 1950. The country became an independent dominion within the British Commonwealth on 15 August 1947. which a young Indian woman, Aouda, One highlight for me was when against the mistreatment of women is led to a sanctuary to be forcefully Madhuri Dixit raises a commotion in in India through their respective sacrificed by the process of suttee a stage play Ramayan and this leads Indian High Commissions, so Delhi (Sati) the next day by Brahmins. They to an outcry where she is assaulted by can listen to international objections the audience. What she raises is that about their poor governance and rescue her from a ritualistic death. I learnt this dark Indian treatment of why should Sita alone go through Agni tolerance for mistreatment of women. its women at a very early age. Though paricha? (Purity test via fire). Ram Foreign Indian High Commissions fiction, it was a fact, which was later was also away from Sita, so should need to pass a message to Delhi and depicted in Aamir Khans historical he not, like Sita, also prove his purity. Congress that India cannot forever movie, Mangal Pandey-the Rising I suppose it does make sense, and take pride and bask in glory of their where a young widow is rescued by a implies discrimination against women military, IT, science, medical and British soldier. It made me wondering. rooted in epics and mythologies which economic prowess. NOT when half the How is civilization supposed to have are causing problems in parts of India population, its women, have yet to feel started in a place where the British have today. In this modern world with the equality, social justice and human to rescue women, who against their equality and human rights, many of rights that a civilised democracy, in will, are burnt on the pyre (funeral fire, these rituals and beliefs are outdated fact the largest democracy on universe, chita) of their dead husbands? British and excess luggage. In this 21st century is supposed to deliver. Satyamev Jayte. passed laws in 1800s, outlawing this India, we need to show greater respect We thank British for leaving India uncivilized act of atrocity and others by and honour for women in society more civilised. Brahmins male in particular and Indian and homes, and not confine them to stone statues in temples and tales in men in general, towards women. You will say, but in our scriptures, scriptures. we show a great deal of respect and This India Republic Day, I thank the fairness for women. Wrong again. departed British for bringing in laws Ahilya in Ramayan was wrongfully to protect our mothers, sisters and punished, and depicts a mans injustice daughters from some of the barbaric towards women. Look at Mahabharat, systems, rituals and practices taking Need to change mindset of Hindu and where Pandavas wager Draupadi in a place where civilization is supposed to game of gambling, as if women were have taken birth. Like indentured Indo Indian males towards women This 2013 Republic Day, I wish to pass common chattels of men. It appears we Fijians in Fiji, Indians in India owe a a message of truth-Satyamev Jayte, still have numerous men in India today, great deal, apart from Indian Railways in an effort to change the mindset of disrobing Draupadis, without any and English language, to the British. [E-Mail:thakurji@xtra.co.nz] Hindu and Indian male about the place Krishna in sight. None came to rescue On this Republic Day, I urge all Indians in Indian Diaspora, to raise objections THAKUR RANJIT SINGH and respect of women in our society the Delhi victim in a bus. and homes. We say Sita - Ram, Radhe Some say, when Mother earth, Dharti To Advertise in The Fiji Pages - Shyam, Gauri - Shankar, Latchmi Mata came to take away her everCall 604.909.4088 suffering daughter, Sita for Dhari- Vishnu, always reciting womens names first. Mythologically, all Prawesh , a curse is rendered that our deities are supposed to have evolved women will always be suffering and from women - Shakti. We Hindus crying as Sita was made to do. It appears have so many festivals honoring our that curse has become a reality in India Fiji Business Pages A Business Directory For Everyone! Goddesses. But this honour and respect when a G20 survey revealed that India are only confined to lifeless foreign is the worst country for a woman to be made (mostly Chinese) murtis, idols, born. As the tip of the iceberg is tilting The Canadian Society of Fiji Muslims images and statues made of metals, after revolution caused by Delhi rape, stones and plastics. Why in reality we we are now seeing the full picture of Annual General Meeting 2012 treat our living Goddesses, our women an unjust Hindu and Indian system with such contempt, disrespect and against women. Notice is hereby given that the Annual scorn, contrary to the teachings of our Lajja (Shame, modesty) religion? Doesnt that make us big As Indians are obsessed with General Meeting of The Canadian Bollywood, I normally use those hypocrites? Society of Fiji Muslims for the year 2012 India is great-some of its leaders and examples to send home a message. One of the best Indian movies on people shame it will be held on: India is a great country, we can boast rights and plight of women is Lajja, about success stories and past leaders. meaning shame and modesty. Lajja is But how about NOW? Which way, a 2001 Hindi film, based on the plight Date: Sunday 24th of February 2013 India? In Manoj Kumars Bollywood of women in India. The movie recounts movie, Purab aur Pacchim, there is a the story of four women, and stars Time: 15:00 hrs song... Hai preet jahan ki reet sada... some of the best known names in Hindi (Where love is our custom....). In a cinema, including Rekha, Madhuri Venue: Afghan Chopan Restaurant London hotel, Manoj Kumar boasts Dixit, Manisha Koirala, Mahima about India...sabbhayta jahan pehle Chaudhry, Jackie Shroff, Anil Kapoor, #104 - 12888 80th Avenue janmi... where civilization took birth. and Ajay Devgan. The movie satirizes the honor with Surrey BC Some may argue this. As a primary school child at Vaqia which women are placed in society Indian School in rural Ba, Fiji in 1960s, and the restrictions on them. 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115-Pound Division in UFC Will 'Eventually Happen' - Dana White

Dana White recently told UFC Tonight his plans to implement a strawweight division in the UFC. A strawweight, for those unfamiliar with the division, is a small dude. Not Urijah Faber small, not even Demetrious "Mighty Mouse" Johnson small. Smaller than that. The strawweight division will host 115-pound fights, and according to White, the start of this division is a near-inevitability. "As the sport continues to grow and we go into other markets like Latin America and Asia, yes, we will eventually open up a lighter weight division, which is a great thing," White said. "It's an amazing opportunity for fighters all over the world." Right now, this seems like a questionable move. The flyweight division is by far the UFC's thinnest division, and even hardcore fans would be hard-pressed to name 10 strawweights, let alone 10 elite 115 pounders worthy of the Octagon. Still, White confirmed the division will happen at some point in the future on UFC Tonight: "I don't know how soon it's going to happen," White said. "But yes, it will eventually happen." Personally, this is not a move I can get behind just yet. Thankfully, White used
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Nadi is keen to retain its lead on the National Football League points table and aims to end Suva's unbeaten run in the competition this Saturday at Lawaqa Park. Fresh from their 1-0 win over defending champion Ba, the Jetsetters will be aiming to rub more salt on the Whites wounds as the Gurjit Singh coached side suffered an embarrassing 5-1 loss to the Men In Black in the second leg of the Champions League earlier this week. Nadi coach Kamal Swamy said his players are focused on the task ahead and their preparations have been going on well. "The players are looking forward to beating Suva this weekend and the team morale has been boosted after our win over Ba," he said. "We do not want to lose our status as leaders and will be out to settle for nothing less than a win. The players have been working hard at training and
I have full confidence and faith in my new-look squad which comprises of youth and experienced players." "Currently I am working on the mistakes which we committed against Ba and come Saturday, things should be fine for us." "Suva will come fully prepared and will not want to lose as well since they are also unbeaten in the competition. They have a good bunch of players and a fantastic coach like Gurjit Singh who can easily read the game and change his pattern around," added Swamy. Meanwhile, the team will be without key players; Uraia Loki, Lekima Gonerau and Labasa import Ajesh Narayan as the trio have a one match suspension to serve. But returning to the starting lineup will be utility Amani Makoe who missed the Ba clash due to suspension. The Nadi vs Suva match commences at 3pm.
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