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8 Years Jail For Aneal Maharaj

He promised persons that they could pay off a 30-year mortgage in five years or less by investing and becoming franchise owners in a business he called PowerNet Marketing Systems. Also a home loan plan he called Systematic Mortgage Amortization Reduction Technology (SMART). The system required the investors to recruit additional persons into the program, which Mr Maharaj told them would entitle them to substantial commissions and income. Mr Maharaj knew that no individual had ever paid off a 30-year mortgage in five years or less using the SMART plan and that he had no intention of paying the commissions and income to the participants. At least 17 individuals each invested a minimum of $25,000 and up to $500,000 with Maharaj to become franchise owners in his fraudulent marketing program. The plea agreement states that Maharaj convinced one victim to sign over his interest in his $100,000 life insurance benefit. Mr Maharaj was originally charged in September 2005 with mail fraud and wire fraud. Additional charges were filed against Mr Maharaj in October 2008, including structuring cash transactions, money laundering, tax evasion, bank fraud and making a false declaration in relation to a bankruptcy proceeding. US Government files motion Shortly thereafter, the government filed a motion requesting the court to detain Mr Maharaj pending trial, alleging that Mr Maharaj was committing
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A man who fled to Fiji after defrauding 17 individuals of almost US$1.5 million (FJ$ 2,654,980.03) in an investment fraud and marketing scheme involving early mortgage payoffs was sentenced to just over eight years in prison. This was for Aneal Maharajs guilty pleas to fraud and tax evasion charges, said Daniel G. Bogden, United States Attorney for the District of Nevada. Mr Maharaj repeatedly solicited victims through fraud and deception knowing that they would never receive the monetary rewards he pitched, said U.S. Attorney Bogden. Although he tried to avoid facing the reality of a conviction by fleeing to Fiji and causing the United States to extradite him, he was eventually brought to justice and will spend much of the next decade behind bars. Maharaj faces fine and jail time Mr Maharaj, 65, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge James C. Mahan to 100 months in prison, five years of supervised release, and ordered to pay $1,473,111 in restitution. Mr Maharaj received a greater sentence because of the significant loss amount and number of victims and because he obstructed justice by failing to appear for trial in the case and fled to Fiji to avoid prosecution. Mr Maharaj pleaded guilty on October 18, 2012, to one count of mail fraud, two counts of wire fraud, one count of tax evasion, six counts of bank fraud, and one count of making a false declaration in a bankruptcy petition. The beginning of acts Beginning in about 1990 and continuing to about October 2004, Mr Maharaj operated a multi-level marketing program from Las Vegas.
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new crimes while on pretrial release including engaging in the same conduct for which he was originally indicted. The court did not immediately detain Mr Maharaj and set a hearing on the matter. Mr Maharaj fled to Fiji and failed to appear at the hearing. In February 2009, the U.S. Department of Justice began extradition proceedings. Mr Maharaj fought extradition for more than two years, but on November 15, 2011, he was extradited to Las Vegas to face the charges. Maharaj has not filed a tax return since at least 1995 and admitted in his guilty plea that from 1995 to about October 2004, he kept a substantial portion of the payments that the victims made to Powernet for his own use and benefit and did not pay taxes on the income. Maharaj used the proceeds of the fraud scheme to purchase homes in Las Vegas and Henderson between December 2003 and August 2004. Maharaj financed the homes through Countrywide Home Loans and caused false and fraudulent information to be included in the home loan applications concerning his employment, income, assets, and liabilities. Maharaj also filed for bankruptcy and made false statements in his petition concerning ownership of the homes. FBI investigates The case was investigated by the FBI and IRS-Criminal Investigation and prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorneys Brian Pugh and Nicholas Dickinson. Todays announcement is part of efforts underway by President Obamas Financial Fraud Enforcement Task Force (FFETF), which was created in November 2009 to wage an aggressive, coordinated, and proactive effort to investigate and prosecute financial crimes. With more than 20 federal agencies, 94 U.S. attorneys offices and state and local partners, it is the broadest coalition of law enforcement, investigatory, and regulatory agencies ever assembled to combat fraud.
Deadline Date For Casino

DEVELOPER of the country's first casino, One Hundred Sands Limited, has been given until the end of May to begin construction. This was revealed by the AttorneyGeneral and Minister for Industry and Trade Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum. It was revealed that One Hundred Sands Ltd was in the process of addressing issues and had been made aware of the May deadline. "They are sorting it out. They have been given until the end of May to come through," he said. Asked if the government was looking at other potential developers should One Hundred Sands fail to meet the deadline, the A-G said the matter would be addressed once the deadline had passed. "We will cross that bridge when we get to it. We will give them until May before we will look at other options." One Hundred Sands was granted an exclusive licence to construct and manage Fiji's first casino on Denarau Island in December 2011. Prime Minister Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama officiated at the groundbreaking ceremony in April last year where construction was expected to be completed for the $290million casino complex by October this year. One Hundred Sands board chairman Larry Claunch had promised employment for 1600 locals during the construction and operation of the casino.
A 45-year-old man of Nepani has been fined $250 and handed a suspended term for illegally using water to his home over a four-month period last year. Filipe Tikoivavalagi appeared before the Nasinu Magistrated Court last week where he was ordered by to pay the fine within 60 days from his sentencing else in default will serve 25 days in prison. He has been given 28 days to appeal. Tikovavalagi was sentenced to one year imprisonment suspended for three years after being found guilty of willful interference with an asset of the Authority contrary to Sections 36 (1) and 27 (2) of the 2007 Water Authority of Fiji Promulgation.
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Tikoivavalagi was convicted after admitting to the offence before Magistrate Sumudu Premachandra. He admitted carrying out the illegal act at his residence after a disconnection was made by WAF due to non-payment of water bills. The court heard that the accused between February 2011 and early October last year made a connection to the Water System of the WAF using a hose without obtaining prior written approval of the Authority. In sentencing Magistrate Premachandra said that the offence was serious and the court would take stern action on such offenders.
A 22-year-old former clerical officer of the Ministry of Finances Treasury Department fronted court facing 240 counts of forgery-related charges. Ilaitia Ravuwai appeared before Magistrate Sufia Hamza to answer to 240 counts put to him in court in the presence of his Legal Aid lawyer Lavenia Raisua. It is alleged that between October 5, 2012 and February 27, 2013, whilst employed in the salary section of the Finance Ministry, he fraudulently prepared and falsified Government payment vouchers and forged signatures of fellow Ministry staff to obtain money totalling more than $50,000 from the Permanent Secretary of Finances drawings account. Ravuwai was charged alongside four
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other individuals who faced charges of dishonestly causing a loss. They are Lasaro Matasuka, 44, Taina Ratabua, 27, Asena Senibiaudamu, 56, and Peni Se, 21. Matasuka is charged with 26 counts of dishonestly causing a loss; Ratabua faces 17 counts of dishonestly causing a loss, Senibiaudamu is charged with 6 counts while Se faces 2 counts. The four individuals allegedly accepted the falsified vouchers from Ravuwai, and cashed the cheques on his behalf. Police prosecutor Josua Shaw has been given until April 22 to file and serve full disclosures to all five suspects. All accused persons are being held in custody without bail. Their pleas are yet to be taken.
Policy On Bonding For Civil Servants

Public servants will be required to serve their bond in Fiji by working in the Public Service or the sponsoring ministry after attending training and studies locally or overseas. This is according to a new policy recently released by the Public Service Commission (PSC). PSC permanent secretary, Parmesh Chand said that for programmes that were six (6) months or less, the bond period would be for a year. However, programmes for more than six months will have a bond period of at least two years. Governments investment on candidates who go on in-service training is quite substantial and as such officers are obligated to fulfill their commitment to serving the Government upon their return from studies, Mr Chand said. This policy will apply to public servants who study at tertiary institutions, those who attend training and education programmes, work attachments, those sponsored by Government or Development Partners, those attending training valued at $12,000 and above and any other capacity building related programme. This bonding policy aims to support all government agencies in their endeavour to consolidate and sustain their human resource capacity, at an efficient and productive level. Accordingly, there is a need to introduce an encompassing bonding policy that would adequately address and have positive implications on human resource management, he said.
Rapist Gets 16 Years

The High Court in Labasa sentenced a 24-year-old man to 16 years imprisonment for rape. The court heard the incident, which the accused kept insisting he did not commit, took place in 2009 when the accused was 21 years old while the victim, who fell pregnant after the incident, was a Class Seven student. In handing out the sentence to Semi Rainima, Justice Paul Madigan made reference to the prevalence of such crimes and the role of the court in addressing it. It is a very serious offence and the public are clearly losing patience with perpetrators given the prevalence of the crime, Justice Madigan said. Justice Madigan took an imprisonment term of 12 years as a starting point, adding a further three years for breach of trust, since the accused was the pastors son. A further two years was added for aggravation because of the resulting pregnancy. Justice Madigan said there was little that the accused brought before the court for mitigation apart from his previous clear record. Rainima will have to serve 14 years before being eligible for parole.
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Ex-USP Girl's Tale Of Terror

A DAY that started with fanfare, high fives and smiles all-round ended in bloodshed and nightmare for a former Fiji scholar and teacher who was at the Boston Marathon. Nina Ferry, who attended the University of the South Pacific and taught at International Secondary School, said in the aftermath of the twin bombing, the tragedy was still terrifying. "I have never been so terrified and lost in my life," the former Suva resident told this newspaper. "Although we did not hear the explosions, my friend on the other side of town heard six blasts and was hearing all sorts of rumours about high casualty rates. "There were lost people, families screaming out for loved ones and runners - wrapped in their marathon blankets, with tears streaming down their faces." Ms Ferry explained that she was at Kenmore Square, exactly one mile from the finish where one of the two bombs exploded claiming the life of an eight-year-old boy waiting to welcome his competing father across the line. "I noticed that I could no longer see the heads of the runners seeking their goal. I noticed there was something wrong; really wrong." Within five minutes, Ms Ferry had heard the word "explosion" twice and only after stopping a passerby on his phone did she learn of the explosions. "That's when he said 'bombs have gone off at the finish line'. He told me to call my family because soon all phone lines would be down." After a quick call to inform her parents that she was okay, Ms Ferry became overwhelmed by the events of the day. "It was when I got off the phone with my dad that I panicked. I began hyperventilating and had a full-blown panic attack. "My good friend, who I was with, calmed me down and got me breathing again. My emotions were very surreal. Instinct kicked in. We needed to get to a safe place and if we thought about anything else, we would have been crippled by fear and doubt." The confusion and pandemonium that would follow the bombings were a far cry from the way Ms Ferry's day had begun. After spending the morning watching the Boston Red Sox steal a game in the last innings, Ms Ferry and a friend had walked down to watch the marathon runners. The weather was perfect and spring trees and bulbs were blossoming in every direction. "The runners we saw were dressed in costumes and vibrantly coloured running gear. "They were slapping our hands and hugging their families because they knew they were close to achieving their personal goal. "The energy in the crowd and the sun beating down made everyone walk with a light step and a smile. "It was a heavenly moment." But unfortunately for the people of Boston, it was one that would not last. As she reflected on the events of the fateful day, Ms Ferry acknowledged that the grieving and healing process for the city would not be easy. "The restaurants and bars that had the news on and welcomed everyone, even without an empty space in the whole place - were accommodating. "The city of Boston and its people came together and supported each other with an unprecedented compassion. I am grateful to have felt and witnessed this comfort. But now, is the long hard road. "A grieving process filled with hurt, regret, anger, guilt, empathy and sadness. "I can only pray for all of those who lost loved ones, or those athletes who lost their limbs, or those children who won't be able to sleep when they hear the sound of a siren. "Now, after, I can only pray for the city of Boston and hope that one day, justice will be found."
EU Probes Food Fraud

Horse DNA has been found in up to 5 per cent of beef products randomly tested across the European Union, according to results from the European Commission. Inspectors also found the banned anti-inflammatory horse drug phenylbutazone, or "bute", in 0.5 per cent of horse meat tested. The EU said it was a 'matter of food fraud and not of food safety'. The three-month program of checks was agreed by the 27 EU member states in February after horse meat had been found in a batch of Findus frozen lasagne. "Restoring the trust and confidence of European consumers and trading partners in our food chain following this fraudulent labelling scandal is now of vital importance for the European economy," said EU Commissioner for Health and Consumers Tonio Borg. Mr Bong said the commission would "propose to strengthen the controls along the food chain in line with lessons learned." Of the 4144 tests carried out across the EU for the presence of horse meat DNA, 193 were positive (4.66 per cent). There were 3115 tests for bute, of which 16 were positive (0.51 per cent). In addition, member states reported another 7951 tests for horse DNA performed by food business operators; of these 110 were positive (1.38 per cent). The number of tests varied between 10-150 samples depending on the size of the EU country and on consumption habits, the commission said. The tests were commissioned by the EU amid concerns about possible fraudulent attempts to sell horse meat as processed beef in a number of member states. The tests, although not comprehensive, provide an indication of the scale of the problem.
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Australia Inspires Fiji Fashion

AUSTRALIA continues to be the benchmark for those working to develop Fashion in Fiji and the conclusion of the Mercedes Benz Fashion Week in Sydney has left the local delegation inspired to create an even better MHCC Fiji Fashion Week 2013. The group who went to MBAFW, consisting of FJFW managing director Ellen Whippy-Knight, FJFW Best Established Designer 2012 Aisea Konrote and established designer and retailer Rachel Fairfax came away from the mecca of Australian fashion enthused about the possibilities for Fiji fashion. Speaking at the end of MBAFW this week, Ms Whippy-Knight said the annual trip to the event was a must go for her company and a recommended must do for anyone serious about their role in Fiji fashion. Ms Whippy-Knight said MBAFW's new venue "The Carriage works" gave the event a look which although fun and beautiful, reminded fashionistas that they were there on business. "It is an extremely well run good looking event. There are 58 shows in one week to organise," she said. "There are tons of volunteers; no one seems to be stressed. Things look very smooth. Even the queues of people waiting outside each show are very orderly it's too good to be true." Ms Whippy-Knight said that although she had been going to the Australian show for years, she never tired of the excitement as there were always many new things to learn. Fashion work aside, being at the Australian show meant being at the cutting edge of fashion for our region. "All of what you see on the runway is brand new never been shown before and the we are here to see the new trends in look, style, fabric, cut and colour. MBAFW is showing the trends for spring summer 2013/2014," she said. "If you are true fashionista this is what you would be wearing from September through to March." The trip to Australian Fashion Week is never sponsored so Fiji Fashion Week works with the winners of FJFW the previous year to fundraise for trip to MBAFW. This year, Aisea Konrote designed a special collection entitled 'Island Midsummer's Dream' so FJFW could organise a fundraiser lunch in order to raise money to meet basic expenses. Mr Konrote told FJFW from Australia that it had been worth every effort. "Being actually at the show is a different experience altogether attending the show in person was surreal and inspirational as it has paved the way for me to now prepare for my next collection. I realized it is important to get quality fabrics just from looking at the styles and, contours shown here so I have to apply this to my next collection." "I loved the flow of the collection and I now understand the true meaning of a collection from styles to the colour palettes and how they graduate from the first look in the collection to the last - what a journey," Mr Konrote said. "I now I want to go international. It is an overwhelming awesome experience definitely and eye opener for me" It is hoped that the MHCC FJFW 2013 winners and sponsors will see the value in the development opportunities that exposure in Australia can do not only for our designers but for fashion an export. "I am excited for the designers who are here with me. They appreciate that they are experiencing seeing some of Australia's best designers at work," Ms Whippy-Knight said. "The love the hype and the fact that they are absorbing it all is satisfying. I hope the experience has given them a good idea of what the big world of fashion is all about and what it takes to be the best." Mr Konrote attended shows for the famous Australian designer Alex Perry, Aurelio Costarella, Bed and Bridge, Ellery, Serpent and the Swan, Bronx and Banco, and was totally blown away by Blessed are the Meek. "We all enjoyed the people watching, the amazing clothes, people, shoes, handbags it just went on and on! An amazing experience!" Ellen said. Participants who enter MHCC FJFW 2013 can also take many cues from lessons the Fiji delegation has learnt at MBAFW. "Being here will immediately teach designers to pay more attention to quality rather than quantity and to understand technique in design and how important it is to pay attention to detail," she said. Fashion Week Ltd has enjoyed a good working relationship with IMG Fashion, the organizers of MBAFW, a partnership which has resulted in easy access in Sydney for Fiji fashionistas. "I established a relationship with IMG in 2009 and every year since then they have been very helpful in getting our registration as guests and helping us with access to the shows. Simon Lock who created Australian Fashion Week in 1998, has taken an avid interest in FJFW and even though he is no longer involved with AFW he still attends every year," Ms Whippy-Knight said. "Simon is still involved with other areas of fashion and is amazed at what we have created with FJFW. He always said it would be a tough ride as he experienced but like him I'm in it for the long haul!" Ms Whippy-Knight has no illusions however that FJFW still lacks the caliber of financial backing needed to put on a successful show. "Money makes things work, we need financial support because this simply means we can have more hands on board," she said. In terms of improvements to this year show, Ellen said MBAFW has taught her of the need for better creativity in terms of the imagery for each designers entry onto the catwalk. "We need better produced garments and closer attention paid to the selection of models as they are the 2nd most important part of the event. They have to be trained." Continued On Page 7
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MEMBERS of the Fiji National Provident Fund are expected to benefit from the fund's joint investment in Bemobile PNG Limited which has been finalised. In a statement, FNPF assured its members the investment will diversify members' portfolio. "Members will now have a wider asset base rather than relying totally on their investments in Fiji," the fund said. It added it would be a good potential for growth. "Members can now take part in the benefits of high economic growth potential in PNG and the Solomon Islands and members can share in the high dividends expected from this investment in the future." While there are risks also related to the investment, the fund said there was a sound plan to mitigate these risks. "Increased employment opportunities the investment will increase the opportunities for Fijians to be employed in PNG and the Solomon Islands. This is particularly so given that the Vodafone Fiji Limited will be managing the two businesses." This investment, which was negotiated purely on a commercial and independent basis with strict due diligence process followed, the fund added it shows the potential for longterm gains and further investment into the region. FNPF is pleased to be part of the development of PNG and the Solomon Islands communities in terms of mobile communications.
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Energy Loans Top $141M

THE Association of the Banks in Fiji members had less than 10 accounts in their loan books relating to the renewable energy sector as of last month. Association executive secretary and treasurer Rasiklal Jogia said the total funds lent to customers in this sector amounted to $141 million, which collectively exceeded the requirement of 2 per cent of the total exposure. "There are presently some smaller interests in the pipeline for consideration," Mr Jogia said while making a presentation at the Energy Forum in Suva on Thursday. From time to time, he said banks had been, and would continue, to review their exposures to this sector to ensure they adhered to the directive and that debt servicing was regular, thus making provision for new loans. "In this regard, some banks may even offer additional special conditions and incentives to attract worthwhile propositions, including refinancing." He said the Reserve Bank was to carry out a full assessment of this program last month and at the end of the review, advise banks of their individual results and the way forward. "Banks will await the outcome of this assessment before proceeding further in the directions identified in a positive manner." While banks were keen to finance prospective energy-related proposals, even through their small and micro enterprises segments, there appeared to be very little interest from the public and private sectors to invest in energyrelated initiatives, he said. "Banks are anxious to increase their exposures in this sector but they must receive requests for propositions which are viable and sound. Commercial banks are showing willingness to be part of the energy sector by providing investment lending, and thus increase their contribution towards the Fijian economy as key stakeholders in the financial services sector." He said the $140m-plus exposures indicated how much banks were involved in this classification of lending, made available to existing and prospective energy-related projects.
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Continued From Page 6 Ellen says she hopes designs will also see at MBAFW the value of conducting more research into their work so as to plan better. FJFW has been taking its award winners to Australia for three years and she says other people are beginning to notice Fijians. "I have met many people over the years whilst attending FJFW and we all remember each other every year. They love the fact that Fiji has its own fashion week," she said. "I recommend that our designers should definitely make an effort to attend fashion week it will change the way they look at fashion and designer for the better." "Personally, I will be back next year it is my source of inspiration the caliber I see here is how I want to present at FHFW." nLice Movono-Rova is the public & media relations officer at Fiji Fashion Week Ltd Fashion in Paradise.
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The Government of Papua New Guinea has opened its investment doors to Fiji. This message was relayed at the opening of the Fijian Trade and Investment Mission at the Gateway Hotel, Port Moresby, by Minister for Trade, Commerce and Industry, Richard Maru. He said that Papua New Guineas most promising long term opportunities for Fiji investors are in the manufacturing and service industries as well as agriculture, textile and garment industries. Tourism and hospitality is also our special focus, Mr Maru said. Papua New Guinea, he added, badly
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needed dairy farming. If any of you want to come to set up a dairy arm in PNG, you are welcome, he said. He said that it is time that Papua New Guinea and Fiji stop relying on Australia and New Zealand. Their days are gone and we have to be now on the drivers seat, he said. Mr Maru said: As your Prime Minister said PNG is about to take off and for those who do not come and take advantage of many exciting and emerging business opportunities will miss out because PNG is fast becoming known worldwide exciting investment destination.
Bulk of the cases of illegal water connections recorded by Fijis Water Authority is in Lautoka with 54 cases. In a statement from the Water Authority of Fiji a review indicated that 83 illegal water connections have been recorded and the authority will continue to crack down on the issue. Of the total 83 cases, 15 have been recorded in the central division and 14 in the North. The authoritys legal counsel Talei Ligairi said they would take measures on anyone involved in illegal water
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connections in a bid to halt the practice. WAF is serious about prosecuting those that have continued to illegally connect to the WAF water and wastewater system without permission, Ligairi said. We have noticed that despite numerous awareness campaigns people have continued to ignore the illegality of their actions. Last week, Filipe Tikoivavalagi a Nepani resident was fined $250 by the Nasinu Magistrates Court for illegally directing water to his home for four months in 2012.
Tourism Earnings Top $1.3Billion

FIJI'S earnings from tourism last year reached an estimate at $1.30billion. And according to the Fiji Bureau of Statistics, this represented a $16.9m or 1.3 per cent increase over the 2011 earning estimation of $1.28bn. Government statistician Epeli Waqavonovono said Australian visitors contributed $702.8m or 53.9 per cent of the earnings from tourism with $216.6m or 16.6 per cent attributed to New Zealand visitors. Mr Waqavonovono said Australia, NZ, US and Continental Europe accounted for 82.9 per cent of earnings last year, a slight increase of 1 percentage point compared to a year earlier. "Earnings from Australia increased by $13.6m to $702.8m, NZ increased by $15.9m to $216.6m, US increased by $3.3m to $103.1m while Continental Europe decreased by $5.5m to $58m." For the December quarter last year, Fiji's earning from tourism was provisionally estimated at $338.2m. He said this represented a $9.5m or 2.9 per cent increase over the December quarter in 2011 earnings of $328.7m.
THE average annual rate of inflation for the last 12 months stands at 3.6 per cent while the month-on comparable-month inflation rate stands at 3.3 per cent. This was revealed by government statistician, Epeli Waqavonovono, in the Fiji Bureau of Statistics' recent release of the Consumer Price Index. "The All Item Consumer Price Index (CPI) for the month of March, 2013 registered an increase of 0.5 per cent over February 2012 (146.7) and stands at 147.4," Mr Waqavonovono said. He said the CPI which covers price changes in urban areas such as Suva Lami, Nausori, Lautoka, Nadi, Ba and
Inflation At 3.6Pc
A market vendor who tried to cash a stolen cheque was sent to jail for three months. Filimoni Cola, 28, of Raiwaqa, pleaded guilty to one count of attempting to obtain financial advantage by deception. He appeared before Magistrate Chaitanya Lakshman who issued a stern warning to people who think they can commit the same offence. "This sentence should serve as a warning to others out there when you know what you're doing is wrong, refrain from doing it and do not take the risk," Magistrate Lakshman said. "If you take the risk, be prepared to pay the price." The court heard that on April 8, Cola tried to cash a bank cheque at the
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Westpac Bank's Laucala Bay branch. The teller noticed that there was a stoporder on it and contacted the owner, who confirmed preparing the cheque and telling the police it was stolen from his home on April 6. The police were able to identify Cola after viewing security footage at the bank. Magistrate Lakshman told Cola the maximum penalty for such crimes was 10 years imprisonment. However, he took a starting point of 18 months and decreased it by six months for Cola's guilty plea. He further decreased it by three months for Cola's mitigating factors. Of the nine-month sentence, Cola will serve three months behind bars with the remaining six months suspended for 18 months.
Labasa had weights derived from the Household Income and Expenditure Survey of 2002 and 2003. There are two measures of inflation used in Fiji. "One compares the average CPI over the past 12 months with the average CPI over the previous year. The other, used in most countries, compares the CPI in the current month with the CPI in the comparable month of the previous year." Higher prices were recorded at 1.2 per cent for bakery products, wheat products, cereals, fresh and preserved meat, fruits, fruit juice, dairy product, fats and oil, coffee and so on.
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Fijis Ministry of Lands and Mineral Resources collected around $2 million of revenue from state land rentals in the first three months of this year. Permanent Secretary for Lands and Mineral resources Tevita Boseiwaqa said they are fine tuning their processes so they can better manage state land in line with governments expectations of making more land accessible for productive use. Boseiwaqa said this is part of a review system and processes put in place to monitor state leases. This includes developing an inspection report form for all our lease
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Patients visiting the Suva Private Hospital can soon expect extended hours of service. Malakai Naiyaga, Managing Director, BSP Life, said that negotiations are currently underway to have the general outpatients department open from 6am to 10pm. He said the current opening hours from 6am to 6pm has affected BSP Health insurance holders. However, they have been advised to seek the same services at other nominated health clinics. Mr Naiyaga said results from a recent
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study show that patients tend to visit the hospital up to 10pm. The management and board of the hospital are working through some registration process with the government at the moment. Before the restricted hour of service was put into place, Suva Private Hospital patients enjoyed a 24 hour service. The hospital was launched in June 1999 as the countrys first full-service private health facility.
Reaffirming the strong relations between Fiji and Papua New Guinea is the expected outcome this week as Fijian Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama leads a state visit to PNG The head of government is leading a countries calling for stronger relations large government delegation to the between the two. Close to the end of Melanesian capital to begin a series 2012, Prime Minister O'Neill visited of talks with his PNG counterpart, Fiji and said more efforts needed to Honourable Peter O'Neill. be put in place to strengthen relations The Prime Minister was accorded between the two countries. a full military guard of honour I want to assure you Prime Minister with a 19 gun salute on his arrival that we will continue to support Fiji at Jackson International Airport in on many of those issues and we look the nation's capital. The head of the forward to working with you on many Fijian Government was received of these international forums, Prime by PNG's Deputy Prime Minister Minister O'Neill said referring to Chief Honourable Leo Dion, Cabinet regional growth for both countries. Ministers and other senior government The Prime Minister's State tour to officials. PNG will coincide with the Trade & Later in the evening, the Prime Minister Investment Seminar jointly organised was hosted to a state dinner by his PNG by Fiji's Ministry of Industry and Trade counterpart at the Parliament House. and Investment Fiji. He is scheduled to Recent months have seen both open this seminar later this week.
Fiji needs to be treated fairly and equally by the international community, says Attorney General Aiyaz SayedKhaiyum. Sayed-Khaiyum said while speaking with the Pacific Islands Forum Ministerial Contact Group (MCG) they discussed if Fiji was still willing to participate in trade negotiations. What we highlighted was that Fiji needs to be treated fairly and equally like everybody else obviously in a forum or in a platform where Fiji is treated equally like everybody else and Fiji would be happy to participate,
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ILLEGAL digital versatile disc (DVD) companies that are still in operation are reminded that it is a criminal offence to offer for sale pirate compact discs (CDs) and DVDs. Consumer Council of Fiji chief executive officer Premila Kumar said this was according to part III, section 29 (1) and 194 (1) of the Copyright Act 1999, where the maximum penalties included a fine of $50,000 and imprisonment for three months. Mrs Kumar said the council prioritised its market surveillance according to the number of complaints received from consumers on certain issues. However, she said they had not received complaints based on the quality of pirate DVD copies. She said no survey was conducted in this area. "The council is aware of certain police raids that have taken place in local video shops over the years. However, it is difficult to curb the problem of piracy entirely because of the many pirates operating from home and small shops," she said. She said these traders, called pirates, were encouraged by consumers who continued to purchase these DVDs and CDs without complaining as it was cheaper than originals. "This makes it difficult for the local enforcement agencies to prosecute and curb such issues. Consumers must learn to support and buy only original copies of DVDs and CDs to reward artists who entertain us through their creativity. "In most cases, producing any form of entertainment by the artist is a job which allows them to earn their living." She said the council would continue to encourage and remind consumers against purchasing pirate DVDs and CDs. She reminded consumers that there was limited protection in this area, making redress difficult should a consumer complain after purchasing a pirate DVD or CD. She said the council would not support illegal trade. Fiji Intellectual Property Office's head of Copyright Enforcement Unit, Terence O'Neill Joyce said this had been a problem for the industry over the past 20 years. In the lead up to World Intellectual Property Day on April 26, Mr Joyce said originality was vital for the protection of creativity.
EU's head of delegation to Fiji and the Pacific, Andrew Jacobs meets Krishna Devi during a visit at Koroipita in Lautoka. A TOTAL of 861 houses have been been received. built at Koroipita settlement in "If you're going to deal with the influx Lautoka as part of the Fiji Rotahomes of people from the urban drift, then you project funded by Rotary clubs in New need to be able to manage it. Zealand, Australia and Fiji, Habitat for "So, therefore, as fast as that sounds Humanity, NZAID and the European that we are building, it is just probably Union. one third of the speed that is needed to Project manager Peter Drysdale said stay up with influx of people. about 3600 people had been housed at "We say that the model town is the settlement. documented very carefully so that it "Five hundred of those people live at could be replicated. We want this town Koroipita Stage One," he said. model to be an example for other town "We are now building another 147 ideas because not only is the way we houses in stage two. Of that, we have are building the houses a good model, already built 76 houses. Last year we it is also very affordable. built 46 houses, this year we'll build 50 "The people who come here pay rent houses, so that will bring the housing for the house for $1 a day or $7 a stock to over 900. week." "But Koroipita itself, by next year there Krishna Devi, a Koroipita resident of will be about 226 houses and by the three years, said living at the settlement time we add stage three, the housing was a financial blessing for her and her stock at Koroipita will rise to 300 and son. the population will be about 1200. "We don't have to pay much. All we That is deemed to be the ideal slice to have to worry about is our $7 rent manage a town." every week," she said. Mr Drysdale said if the figure gets any Fellow resident Sowela Qionitoga bigger "you will start to get problems lived with relatives before moving to like gangs and graffiti and all of that". Koroipita. "So, we'll cap it around 300 because "We are blessed because most of us do that number can be easily managed by not have proper jobs, so we are able to a town council." afford the rent and also live in a safe He said about 600 applications from environment with other people who are families representing 3000 people have in similar situations."
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BSP Life, the insurance arm of the Bank South Pacific Limited Group, has issued $35 million life insurance payouts for 2012. BSP Life has around 50,000 policy holders across the country. These announcements were made by managing director Malakai Naiyaga during the financial year results for 2012 at the BSP Life Centre. Out of this, an $18-million payout went towards insurance maturity where customers received maximum returns from their policies including accumulated bonuses. Payout for health insurance on the other hand was $4.9 million. Mr Naiyaga said that despite investment challenges posed in 2011, BSP Life retained the same level of bonus rates. Net profit after tax Net profit after tax was $10.1 million representing a nine per cent increase when compared to 2011. Mr Naiyaga said: Were delighted with the 2012 results considering the challenging investment and economic environment that prevailed. Investment performance in general was subdued due to limited new opportunities and the low interest rate environment. Low interest rates on investments On the downside, however, Mr Naiyaga noted the insurance companys investment portfolio was subdued due to low interest rates. About $140 million of our investments out of a total of $430 million is invested in government bonds. On top of that is about $140 million on cash on deposits, etc so that is a significant part of our assets. With the low interest rate environment, the return from the low investments are quite low and wed like to see the interest rates rising through an acceptable level . From our point of view its pretty artificially low, its needs to move upwards or much more for us as
BSP Life Issues $35M Payout, Bonus Rates To Stay
an investor. From an investors perspective, if the interest rates rise then higher level returns will be seen. Asset growth BSP Life has over the years been diversifying its asset base, Mr Naiyaga added. Close to 30 per cent of our assets are now invested in growth assets with a significant part being in equity. As a result the good performance of our equity investments more than offset the downturn in fixed interest investments delivering positive overall returns. The companys operating performance remained strong for the year with added sales of $12.9 million for Life and Health insurance businesses he said. This represents a growth of 50 per cent over two years which is a fantastic result reflecting strong customer confidence in our brand. Group growth Mr Naiyaga added that the Bank South Pacific group company managed to increase by nine per cent last year. There was also a concerted effort in business retention and we grew our overall group in-force business to $60 million. Performance and outlook With exceptional results of last year the company is on track with as far as business for this year is concerned with announcements of major products and services in the making. There are other exciting product and service initiatives planned for 2013 aimed at delivering ongoing value and efficient services. We have commenced a complete review of our operational processes in preparation for the introduction of a new state-of-the-art Information Technology platform. Mr Naiyaga noted that it will see the transformation of their business move to greater heights as far as service is concerned.
Tour Managers Fiji Limited hosted a networking day with more than 70 of its tourist agents from China at Westin (Fiji) Resort and Spa, at Denarau, Nadi. The networking day saw more than 30 resorts and hotels at Westin Fiji Ballroom, with an aim to further promote tourism from China. The Fiji-China agents arrived in the country for a four-day destination experience tour. The tour visits resorts, excursion experiences and tastes many local cuisines. China - major market for tourism globally Managing director, Tour Managers Fiji Limited, Damend Gounder said China is becoming a major outbound source for tourism globally, in particular in the Oceanic Region. Fiji is well positioned to capitalize on this opportunity and with the introduction of Air Pacifics new Airbus on the Hong Kong route further enhances our product, Mr Gounder said.
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The 70th anniversary commemoration of the 1ST Battalion of the Royal Fiji Military Forces, also known as the Ai Matai departure for the Solomon Island for the war torn Solomon Islands at the Fiji War Memorial in Veiuto, has been greatly commended by our exservicemen. President of the Returned Soldiers and Ex-servicemens Association of Fiji, Ratu Peni Volavola commended governments willingness to organize a commemoration remembering the day 799 brave young men and 36 officers left Fiji for war in the Solomons in 1943. I wish to thank the Government for coming forward and willingly organize last Saturdays 70th anniversary commemoration of the fighting men of the Ai Matai, their selfless sacrifices, the sleepless nights, and challenging conditions they have had to put up with for the noble cause of peace, Ratu Peni said. Ninety one years old, Filipe Matavesi, one of the few surviving member of the Solomon Island campaign, said he was honoured to be part of the commemoration. Being one of the surviving ex-Solomon War veterans, I am honoured to be invited to attend the commemoration. I came all the way from the island of Qamea in Cakaudrove. On behalf of all the members of the Ai Matai (1st Battalion Royal Fiji Military Forces), I am thankful to the Government for this, Mr Matavesi said. Ninety years old Vilikesa Balecala from Nasaibitu in Tailevu, who is also a Fijian war veteran in the Solomons, was also present at the commemoration at Veiuto. Most of my fellow ex-servicemen at the Solomon campaign have passed away. You can see that very few of us are still living today. I am indeed honoured to see how Government recognized the importance of our contribution to peace for the country, Mr Balecala said. His Excellency, the President Ratu Epeli Nailatikau and Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama also took part in the Wreath Laying Ceremony. The presence of the President and the Prime Minister at the commemoration signified Governments recognition of the contribution of the Ai Matai. This is the first time ever that this event has attracted the willing attention of Government, and has, no doubt, engendered and enhanced level of public awareness, which we think is important in terms of our history and awareness with our younger generation, Ratu Peni said.
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines formalized diplomatic relations with the Republic of Fiji at a ceremony at the Fiji Mission to the United Nations in New York on April 15, 2013. The Permanent Representative of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to the United Nations, Ambassador Camillo Gonsalves and his Fiji counterpart, Ambassador Peter Thomson, signed a joint communiqu establishing diplomatic relations between the two island nations. The communiqu expresses the desire of Fiji and St Vincent to establish their diplomatic relations in accordance with the provisions of the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations, guided by the principles and purpose of the United Nations Charter and international law, particularly on equality among States, respect for national sovereignty, independence, territorial integrity, non-interference in
the internal affairs of other States, and respect for international treaties. The communiqu calls for the promotion and strengthening of bonds of friendship and cooperation between the two countries in political, economic, cultural, humanitarian and other fields. Following the formalisation ceremony, Ambassadors Gonsalves and Thomson held talks on areas of common interest between their two countries, including work arising from their joint membership of the Group of 77 and China, the Alliance of Small Island States, the Non-Aligned Movement, and the African, Caribbean and Pacific Group of States. Ambassador Thomson took the opportunity to brief Ambassador Gonsalves on Fijis steady progress towards the achievement of sustainable democracy through parliamentary elections to be held in 2014.
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The Colonial War Memorial (CWM) hospital is currently undergoing repairs and renovations worth $9 million in a phased manner. Within the next two years the Ministry of Health will develop the hospital into a tertiary hospital. In a press statement by the Ministry of Health it said the East wing would be developed into a diagnostic and therapeutic unit. Pacific Building Solutions has offered a three -phased development of the hospital with four additional operating theatres with intensive care and coronary care facilities. Customer facilities will include a cafeteria as well. Minister for Health, Dr Neil Sharma, said We are encouraging patients in the greater Suva area to use their local area health facility for common sicknesses. But take note that after hours emergency will be treated at CWM hospital. He said the ministry has adopted a new triage method of seeing patients in hospitals. Once a patient arrives, he or she will be checked by the nurses and the doctors will be seeing the patients accordingly. Patients are treated based on medical needs and priority, Dr. Sharma said. Dr Sharma said people should be mindful that waiting time at public hospitals in America was 12 hours while in countries like Australia it was 10-12 hours. In order to boost services, seven new additional specialists are to be recruited for the CWM hospital. These are done to see that service delivery is improved and at the same time member of the public are provided quality medical care. These specialists are specialised in areas of pathology, orthopedic and vascular surgeons, anesthetists and emergency surgeons. Meanwhile, the minister has re-iterated that only one relative will now be allowed to be with the patients who are admitted in hospitals. This is after it was noted that in the past two or three family members accompany the patient and stay with them in the hospital and possibly cross -infecting others. This is purely done to stop people from entering restricted areas and wandering around in hospitals. Hospital equipments have been stolen in the past. We believe all these issues will be addressed, Dr Sharma said.
Indias largest health care experts are in the country to take the medical systems in Fiji to a whole new level. Apollo Hospital is considered as Indias topmost health care provider with up to 30 years of service in India. In a press conference at the Fiji National Universitys Nasinu campus boardroom, the experts revealed their plans of utilizing their skills to help the people of Fiji.
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A Fijian British Army soldier has died in Germany while driving home last Saturday morning. This was confirmed by the Fiji based British High Commission. A spokesperson from the UK embassy said the soldiers name has been suppressed until all details of his service will be provided and he was off
Fijian Soldier Dies In Germany
Accompanying the team was Fijis High Commissioner to India, Yogesh Karan, who mentioned the importance of having a proper and a much affordable health care within our own country. Discussions will be underway on how long the experts from India will take to implement new techniques and train staff as currently they are going around on a tour of the health services in the country.
duty when the accident occurred eight miles away from his home. His body is expected to return to Fiji to be buried at the Commonwealth War Graves Cemetery after police investigations in Germany. The soldier is survived by his wife and his two children who are currently in Germany.
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HOUSING Authority of Fiji celebrated the achievements of six of its employees. The six received their diploma, bachelor and master's degrees at the recent University of the South Pacific graduation this year. Chief executive officer Alipate Naiorosui said they were proud of the graduates' achievements as employees were their biggest assets. "This is a milestone with five graduates so far this year with another one receiving a gold medal for graduating with a bachelor's degree in land management and real estate," Mr Naorosui said. In a statement, the authority said five females and one male employee graduated with various qualifications
Housing Authority Honours Graduates
in the area of finance, business administration, land management, human resource management and computer science. "We believe that they will add value to their respective teams and significantly contribute to the achievement of our vision of being the dynamic leader in housing." The graduates are employed within the credit management, human resources, valuation and ICT departments within Housing Authority. "This year, 39 sponsored staff members are already undertaking part-time study programs relative to our organisational needs at diploma, bachelor's degree, postgraduate diploma and master's degree level." Out of this, he said, 44 per cent were female staff members.
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ICHCAP Chief Visits Cultural Heritage Agencies

The Intangible Cultural Heritage Asia Pacific (ICHCAP) director, Dr Samuel Lee was on a one-day tour in Suva visiting ICH agencies. He visited the iTaukei Institute of Language and Culture, Department of National Heritage & Arts, Fiji Arts Council, Fiji Museum and the Pacific Heritage HUB at the University of the South Pacific. Dr Lee of South Korea was most appreciative when shown a presentation of the work being done by the iTaukei Affairs, especially on cultural mapping throughout Fiji. Your own characteristics , family life, safeguarding of traditional knowledge in relation to traditional culture system, family life and social life for the sustainable development and peaceful relationship is something that you can share with us and let us know about that, Dr Lee said. ICHCAP relations with Fiji began in 2010 and this is the first time for its director to come and see for himself that assistance given by the organisation to Fiji is being used well. Dr Lees visit is also to collaborate with stakeholders here and find ways he can assist them in the future. Department of Culture and Heritage director, Mr Peni Cavuilagi said Dr Lees visit was important because in this day and age we really needed to safeguard intangible culture and tradition because it was our identity. UNESCO has supported the need for different cultures in the world to protect their intangible cultures during the 2003 UNESCO Convention. Dr Lee is in charge of the ICHAP which covers our region, Mr Cavuilagi said. The collection of intangible cultural heritage in Fiji has attracted other countries to follow and Dr Lees visit will enhance Fijis standing. It is basically the knowledge systems and expressions that come with it as well as, we show the world we appreciate what our ancestors have done for us, what they have used. It is our identity, Mr Cavuilagi said. Fiji Museum director, Ms Sagale Buadromo said Dr Lee really appreciated his visit to the museum. His visit is a very good because we deal a lot with intangible cultural heritage, especially in collecting oral traditions from different ethnic groups around Fiji, Ms Buadromo said. And we are working on that trying to collect a lot of information, especially with black birding decedents, grimitiya and iTaukei. But we have limited staff and limited funding, so any help we can get from Korea will be good.
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Taurus:
A general and routine week. Push ahead with all self-interest. Do not allow other people to pull you back by their negative attitudes or thoughts. You must fight back when any one attempts to pull you down and retain an optimistic outlook in life. There is much to be accomplished during this week. You will certainly be doing yourself and your position in life a great deal of good if you opt for branching out and putting yourself on display. Be careful with whom you spend time in the weekend. Your lucky numbers for the week are 8and 6 and the winning colours are light blue and pink.
Cancer: This is an important week from domestic point of you. Do what you can to cultivate an attractive image. Some of you may do well in your professional dealings with the sheer force and strength of your personalities. Try to place your personal affairs on sounder footings. Efforts to turn creative enterprises into source of secondary income can bear fruit in the second half of the week. But too much thinking about your future can distract you from dealing with job at hand. Your lucky numbers of the week are 2 and 4 and winning colours are purple and violet.
Libra:
Leo:
A changeable week. You may experience the early day when you will be at your most sensitive and fully able to put yourself in other peoples positions. This will attract other to you. There will be much activity and the days will speed past. Decisions connected with those to whom you are closest can be taken with confidence. Creative work on your part will make a big impression on colleagues at your place of work. Your lucky numbers for the week are 7 and 9 and the winning colours are black and brown. An active and hectic week. Quick thinking on your part during the early days of the week is needed. Dont let material considerations become more important than people and relationships. You will make progress in straightening out personal problems this midweek. If you allow loved ones to assist you they will come up with some good ideas for streamlining your week. You may be able to solve once and for all, problems that have been troubling you for weeks now. Visiting or contacting other family members will be pleasant. Your lucky numbers for the week are 3and 6 and winning colours are sky blue and sea green.
Gemini:
A normal yet useful week. Try to break new ground in the early days of the week. Do not give up on your efforts to pave the way for future promotion. Seek the advice and assistance of your superiors in your efforts to streamline your work. Mid week is not an easy time for getting loved ones to understand just exactly why you give so much time to career matters. Find time this weekend to treat the family to surprise. Some of you may find their concentration hard to attain. Your lucky numbers for the week are 2 and 4 and the winning colours are chocolate and cream.
This is a lively and enthusiastic week. You will feel plenty of vitality at your disposal and can whiz through what needs to be done at record speed. You will want to remain busy but will be reluctant to travel too far for the sake of enjoyment. The second half of the week is changeable. You will be changing your mood on the hour, every hour of the weekdays. Because of this mood it might not be good idea to commit yourself to anything that requires intense concentration. Busy yourself with pending household chores. Your lucky numbers are 1 and 5 and winning colours are off white and cream.
Capricorn:
A good week for many of you. Initial days are fair for financial meetings or discovering fresh solutions to old problems that have been hanging around far too long. Avoid adding to any current difficulties by giving into a mood of extravagance. People in authority should definitely not be challenged this mid-week. There are undoubtedly quite a few chores that you are supposed to deal with in and around your home. Do not shirk them because they wont disappear. Your lucky numbers are 1and 3 and winning colors are copper and brass. An exciting and happy week. During the early days of the week you will be more positive, hopeful and hard to resist. Romantically, some of you are likely to be in a flirty mood. Also, you will be focusing in on your immediate environment and close communications between yourself and those you deal with on a daily basis are to be expected. Discussions about the future with your loved one may result in an agreement. You do not appear to have very much to fear from your competitors. Routine affairs offer the chance of increase in income. Your lucky numbers of the week are 4and 8 and winning colours are yellow and bright shades. Pisces: A hopeful and busy week for many of you. You may feel that you have had more than your share of bad luck. Past events may have been hard, but now you have learned from them and you will be able to devote more time and attention to those who can fully appreciate your genuine enthusiasm, optimism. This can be particularly enjoyable week for romance. There will be new challenges that you will find exciting to pick up in the weekend. Your lucky numbers for the week are 3 and 6 and the winning colours are dusky pale and light orange.
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This is a rewarding week for many of you. Some of you may get the chance to achieve something of a breakthrough. It is important for you to give more time and attention to improving your original ideas. Make them as attractive as possible to your superiors. You are bound to get more encouragement from your loved ones. Rely on your own efforts in business. The second half of the week is favorable for implementing changes. You need a break in the weekend. So, try to get in touch with your close relatives and friends. Your lucky numbers for the week are 2 and 4 and winning colours are turquoise and beige.
A happy and satisfactory week. Initial days can be favorable from both business angle and the personal angle. There will be more opportunities for those born under this get their own way. You do not appear to have very much to fear from your competitors during the first half of the week. The second half of the week is good for paying visits, especially the relatives. This might not seem very exciting, but in doing so you might meet someone of importance. Your lucky numbers are 2 and 6 and winning colours are bottle green and sea green. A mixed week ahead for many of you. During the first half of the week make sure that you do not do or say anything that would put you in the bad books of your superiors. Mid-week is the better time for planning for the future. Transactions can be made more lucrative. During the second half of the week talks with your colleagues may do much towards boosting morale. But, at the same time, it is important to insure that no misunderstanding occurs. Weekend will be pleasant for romance. Your lucky numbers are 5 and 7 and the winning colours are sea green and white.
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A coronial inquest is examining whether a boy who died after ingesting dirt and rocks was adequately supervised. Nine-year-old Lawrence Betts died in April 2011 after collapsing at a care home run by the Community Accommodation and Respite Agency (CARA). The Adelaide inquest heard the boy had a rare congenital condition and intellectual disability and required around-the-clock care. Counsel assisting the coroner, Naomi Kereru, said the boy's favourite activity had been outdoor play but it was known he had a habit of eating dirt if left unsupervised. Forensic pathologist Roger Byard told the court he found dirt, stones and rice grains in the boy's stomach and intestines and a bowel obstruction caused the death. Professor Byard told the court symptoms of bowel obstruction could vary and it could be hard to detect warning signs in children, especially those with intellectual disabilities. "In some cases they seem quite well then can go downhill very rapidly," he told the court. "If a child has got intellectual disabilities
Boy Died After Eating Dirt And Stones

Vomiting
it can be very difficult to know what's going on until you observe vomiting, fever or he may have been lethargic." The court heard a carer had checked on the boy and he appeared to be sleeping, but when she went back to wake him he had developed uncontrollable diarrhea and was vomiting. It heard the boy lost consciousness and collapsed while being cleaned up in a bathroom. Ambulance officers attempted resuscitation and the boy was taken to Flinders Medical Centre, where he was pronounced dead. Professor Byard told the court he could not be conclusive on whether the material the boy had ingested caused the bowel obstruction, but he said it appeared related. "I don't think you can say that soil and rice caused it on their own ... but heavy materials like stone, soil and rice increase the possibility of this happening. I think it's something that would worsen his chances," he told the coroner. "If the weight of the objects increases, it's more likely." Staff from Families SA and CARA will give evidence later.
India's 'One Month Wives' Sex Trade Exposed
AN Indian teenager has exposed India's "one month wives" sex tourism. The practice is increasingly popular in southern India, where wealthy foreigners on holidays buy one month wives for sex. While these short-term contract marriages are illegal they often have the support of local families, who service male tourists from the Middle East and Africa. Prostitution is forbidden under Islam and the short-term marriage is seen as a loophole, reports The Telegraph. Last month Nausheen Tobassum, 17, escaped from her home in the southern city of Hyderabad after her parents pressured her to consummate a forced marriage to a middle-aged Sudanese man who paid about $1,770 for her to be his wife for four weeks. The 'groom', Usama Ibrahim Mohammed, 44, was reportedly married with two children in Khartoum. Police arrested the groom, the victim's aunt and the Qazi - who had performed the wedding ceremony - and issued a warrant for her parents' arrest. Ms Tobassum is a minor under Indian law and cannot marry until she reaches 18. Her parents are now in hiding but will be charged with arranging a child marriage, 'outraging the modesty' of a woman, and criminal conspiracy. Police Inspector Vijay Kumar said the wedding certificate came with a 'Talaknama' which fixed the terms of the divorce at the end of the groom's holiday. Shiraz Amina Khan of Hyderabad's Women and Child Welfare Society, said there were up to 15 'contract marriages' in the city every month and that the number is rising. "They come to Hyderabad because it has maximum downtrodden families. Thirty to forty per cent of families are going for the option of contract marriages to relieve their poverty. It has to be stopped," she said. Nausheen Tobassum has filed a complaint to stop the same thing happening to other girls. "I didn't know what was happening and I agreed in ignorance. They forced me," she said. "They exploit girls. I had to show courage to go to police against my parents."
A 34.64-carat pink diamond has sold at auction in New York for nearly $38 million, setting a new record for Christie's auction house. Ahead of the sale, Christie's jewellery chief Francois Curiel said the gem was "one of the largest and finest pink diamonds in the world", with a "fabulous provenance". An anonymous telephone bidder paid $US39,323,750 ($37.9 million), or more than $US1 million per carat, for the stone from ancient diamond mines
Pink Diamond Sells For Nearly $38M
in southern India. Dubbed the Princie Diamond, the pink gem was once owned by the royal family of Hyderabad and, since 1960, by the London branch of Van Cleef & Arpels. The exclusive jewellery firm originally paid 46,000 pounds for it, equivalent to $US1.3 million today. Previously, the most paid at Christie's for a diamond was $US24.3 million, for the 31-carat Wittelsbach diamond in 2008.
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Indian Sentenced To 10 Years In Jail In UK For Raping TV Star

A 25-year-old Indian student has been sentenced to 10 years in jail by a British court for raping a TV star in her hotel room after a birthday party. Soby John, a porter, used another worker's key card to let himself in before attacking the woman celebrity as she slept after a night of heavy drinking with her friends. John, who admitted rape, will be deported to India after serving his sentence, British tabloid reported. Judge Alistair McCreath of Southwark Crown Court said John, an Indian student studying in the UK, deliberately targeted his victim at the London hotel because she could not defend herself. The judge said: "She now suffers massive anxiety, is frightened of staying in hotels and has huge trust issues with people. She is scared to go out on her own and no longer feels comfortable with men. She is frightened someone will hurt her." McCreath said: "I have no doubt you raped her because she was so drunk so she could offer no physical resistance. This degrading act was made all the more degrading by the fact you took photos of her." John, of Wembley in North London, initially told police the woman "made advances" to him which he rebuffed.
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Parents Of 18-Month-Old Baby Pray For `Miracle`
A desperate Indian father whose young child suffers from a condition that caused her head to swell up to an enormous size said he is praying for a "miracle" to save her life. Eighteen-month-old Roona Begum was diagnosed with hydrocephalus, in which cerebrospinal fluid builds up in the brain, just weeks after her birth in a government-run hospital in remote Tripura state in northeast India. The potentially fatal illness has caused Roona`s head to swell to a circumference of 91-centimetres (36-inches), putting pressure on her brain. Her father, Abdul Rahman, 18, who lives in a mud hut with his family in the village of Jirania Khola, told a news agency he prays for "a miracle" that will save his only child. "Day by day, I saw her head growing too big after she was born," said the illiterate labourer who works in a brick-making factory. Doctors told him to go to a specialist hospital in a big city such as Kolkata in eastern India to get medical help but Rahman, who earns 150 rupees ($2.75) a day working in the brick plant, said he does not have the money to take her. "It`s very difficult to watch her in pain. I pray several times a day for a miracle -- for something to make my child better," he said. The US government`s National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke estimates about one in every 500 children suffers from hydrocephalus. The most common treatment involves
the surgical insertion of a shunt system to drain cerebrospinal fluid away from the brain and towards another part of the body where it can be easily absorbed into the bloodstream. Cases like Roona`s, where the head has doubled in size in a relatively short span of time, are extremely rare, according to leading Indian neurosurgeon Sandeep Vaishya. "It`s difficult to assess the situation without seeing the patient, but a surgery, even at this late stage, would give her brain the best chance it has to grow and develop normally," Vaishya said. Vaishya, who is the head of neurosurgery at the privately run Fortis flagship hospital in Gurgaon, a satellite city of the national capital Delhi, said that surgeries to treat hydrocephalus cases are "not particularly risky". Although the cost differs from case to case, he estimated that a complex surgery like this one would cost about 125,000 rupees ($2,300) and require a three-day hospital stay. Roona now is confined to her bed and unable to move her head but she is a playful child, quick to smile and giggle and is able to move her limbs, according to her father. She has outlived an initial prognosis by doctors that she would survive only two months. But her mother, Fatema Khatun, 25, says the little girl`s health is getting worse and that she urgently needs help. "She is deteriorating. She eats less and less, vomits often and I can see that she is getting thinner," Khatun said.
Former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher has been farewelled at a ceremonial funeral in London. Thatcher, Britain's longest serving prime minister of the 20th century, died of a stroke on April 8 aged 87. The divisive leader held office from 1979 to 1990. About 700 soldiers, sailors and airmen lined the streets of London as her coffin was transported on a horse-drawn carriage from a chapel in Westminster to St Paul's Cathedral. Thatcher's coffin was applauded by thousands of people as it passed through central London, although several hundred demonstrators turned their backs in protest. More than 4,000 police were stationed along the route as part of a massive security operation. The Boston Marathon bombings led authorities to reassess security measures ahead of the service, and also the London Marathon on Sunday. More than 2,000 guests, including the Queen, attended the service at St Paul's to hear Thatcher's favourite hymns and bid her farewell. Former Prime Minister John Howard was in attendance to represent Australia. Commentators say it is the grandest funeral given to a British politician since the death of Thatcher's hero, Winston Churchill, in 1965.
After a bible reading from Thatcher's American-accented granddaughter Amanda, the Bishop of London, Richard Chartres, said the point of the funeral service was to remember the person, not the politician. "After the storm of a life led in the heat of political controversy, there is a great calm," Bishop Chartres said. "The storm of conflicting opinions centres on the Mrs Thatcher who became a symbolic figure - even an -ism. "Today the remains of the real Margaret Hilda Thatcher are here at her funeral service. "There is an important place for debating policies and legacy, for assessing the impact of political decisions on the everyday lives of individuals and communities. "Parliament held a frank debate last week - but here and today is neither the time nor the place." British Prime Minister David Cameron, the leader of Thatcher's Conservative Party, also addressed the service. "She was the first woman prime minister, she served for longer in the job than anyone for 150 years, she achieved some extraordinary things in her life," he said. A handwritten note placed on a wreath of white flowers on her coffin read: "Beloved mother - always in our hearts".
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A Colorado jury has awarded $US11.5 million in a lawsuit originally brought against helmet maker Riddell and several high school administrators and football coaches over brain injuries suffered by a teenager in 2008. The ruling comes as the company faces a similar lawsuit in Los Angeles, plus a complaint by thousands of former NFL players against the league and Riddell. Riddell said it planned to appeal the verdict but was pleased that jurors rejected allegations regarding helmet design defects. "While disappointed in the jury's decision not to fully exonerate Riddell, we are pleased the jury determined that Riddell's helmet was not defective in any way," the company said in a statement. It said it believes it designs and manufactures the most protective football headgear for athletes. The jury in Las Animas County found that Riddell was negligent in failing to warn people wearing its helmets about concussion dangers. The jury assessed 27 per cent of the fault for Rhett Ridolfi's injuries, making the company
Jury Awards $13.5M To Family In Helmet Suit
The asylum seekers who claim they were heading to New Zealand, but instead arrived on a boat at the West Australian port of Geraldton, will soon learn if they will be sent back to Sri Lanka. Australia Immigration Minister Brendan OConnor made the comment today about the 66 Sri Lankan asylum seekers who arrived in Geraldton last week. The asylum seekers had undertaken the voyage from Sri Lanka of more than 5000km on a fishing boat. When they were guided into port after being intercepted by Australian authorities they were seen to be flying a New Zealand flag and waving banners
Fate Of Asylum Seekers Soon Known
responsible for paying $US3.1 million of the damages. Ridolfi's family sued Riddell and his coaches after Ridolfi suffered a concussion in a Trinidad High School football practice. He wasn't immediately taken to the hospital and now has severe brain damage, as well as paralysis on his left side. Three people reached confidential settlements before Saturday's verdict, but two coaches were still defendants at the trial. Ridolfi's lawyer, Frank Azar, said Sunday that he'll ask a judge to find Riddell responsible for paying all $US11.5 million in damages. Riddell contends that the court erroneously excluded testimony from its warnings expert, though Azar disputed that. "I think this jury has said they're in very serious trouble," said Azar, who said he is representing between 10 and 20 former NFL players with complaints against Riddell. In October, a jury in Mississippi found Riddell wasn't responsible for an injury to a high school football player who had suffered a stroke after a practice.
saying they wanted to come to New Zealand. The 66 people, including some women and children, were detained by Australian authorities while they decided what to do with them. OConnor said the government made it very clear if the asylum seekers failed to meet the requirements of the United Nations Refugee Convention, they would be sent home. Very shortly, we will make an announcement about returning people home who are not refugees if that is the case, he told the reporter. Another boat carrying 75 people arrived near Darwin last week.
Air New Zealand has been ordered to pay more than $13,000 in legal costs to an employee who was overpaid $70,000. The Employment Court judgement comes after the court earlier rejected a bid by the airline to recover $42,000 in overpayments. Clint Foai, who held an administrative role dealing with employee attendance, accepted that he was overpaid more than $70,000 during a 16-month period in 2007 and 2008. But he said he had received the wages in good faith and had moved house, travelled overseas and got engaged as a result of the extra pay. In November 2010, the Employment Relations Authority initially directed Mr Foai to repay the net amount of overpayment - $42,635.40. The authority also ordered Air New Zealand to pay Mr Foai more than $9000 which had been withheld from his final pay to offset the overpayment. Mr Foai successfully challenged the determination in the Employment Court, which found in April 2012 that he had received the wages in good faith and had altered his position in reliance on those wages. He was also awarded costs. The court found Mr Foai had queried his pay a number of times and been reassured it was correct, but the
Air NZ To Pay Costs In Overpayment Case
overpayments continued. Mr Foai told the court that as a result of the higher wages he had moved into new accommodation, went on overseas trips, bought gifts, decided to get married and bought an engagement ring. He said he naively thought his higher pay may have been because he was now mixing with senior management, including chief executive Rob Fyfe. "I thought maybe Rob Fyfe would have pulled, you know, some strings or something,'' he said. The airline sought leave to appeal against the judgement in the Court of Appeal but was declined in August. Mr Foai, through lawyer Johanne Greally, claimed a total of $30,774.63 for legal costs and disbursements, which was reduced by Judge Anthony Ford to a "reasonable figure'' of $19,500. He directed Air New Zealand to pay 66 per cent, plus court costs and photocopying, resulting in a total award of $13,355.55. Mr Foai's employment was terminated in 2009, with the airline claiming a fundamental breakdown of trust and confidence. The Employment Court judgement of April 2012 said Mr Foai had gained new employment as a court security officer with the Ministry of Justice.
The brother of a Palmerston North fugitive accused of attacking and abducting a prostitute in Canada has admitted falsifying details on a passport application. Kevin John Farley, 42, pleaded guilty to one charge of forging passport documents in May 2011 for his brother Michael. This allowed Michael Farley to flee New Zealand when he was due to be sentenced on a charge of perverting the course of justice. In the Palmerston North District Court, defence lawyer Jock Turnbull said he had spoken to justice liaison nurse Grahame Stillwell about Kevin Farley. Stillwell had said there were no mental health problems but suggested getting a psychological assessment. No summary of Farley's offending has been lodged with the court yet, but Judge Gregory Ross convicted Farley and remanded him on bail until June for sentencing. Until then he must live at his property in
Fugitive's Brother Forged Passport
Milson, Palmerston North, not leave the Manawatu, not obtain travel documents and not associate with his brother. Michael Farley, 39, has been arrested in Canada.
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An investigation is under way after two explosions near the finishing line of the Boston Marathon left three people dead and more than 180 injured. The FBI has taken over co-ordination of what it described as a "potential terrorist inquiry". Boston police say officers are working around the clock and all leave has been cancelled. At least 17 people are critically wounded, officials say, and the injuries include several amputations. In a televised address, President Barack Obama vowed to bring those behind the attack to justice. "We will find out who did this. We'll find out why they did this," he said. "Any responsible individuals, any responsible groups, will feel the full weight of justice." Although he did not use the word "terrorism", a White House official later said: "Any event with multiple explosive devices - as this appears to be - is clearly an act of terror, and will be approached as an act of terror." The first explosion came at about 14:50 local time (18:50 GMT) on the north side of Boylston Street, about two hours after the winners crossed the line. There was initial confusion and panic. Some runners fell to the floor while police and bystanders ran to help those caught in the blast. Then seconds later, a second explosion ripped into the crowd further away from the finishing line. TV footage showed bloodied runners and spectators being treated at the scene and the road strewn with debris. Rescuers tore down temporary fencing to reach the casualties. FBI Special Agent Richard DesLauriers also appeared, saying that the inquiry involved city, state and federal officials, but refusing to give any details of the
US On Alert After Boston Marathon Carnage
investigation. An eight-year-old boy was among the dead. Quoting a family friend, the report said the boy's mother and sister were also injured as they waited for his father to finish the race. Officers have already begun poring over video and photographs from the marathon. State police officer Roupen Bastajian had just finished the race when he heard the blasts. "I started running toward the blast and there were people all over the floor," he said. "We started grabbing tourniquets and started tying legs. At least 25 to 30 people have at least one leg missing, or an ankle missing, or two legs missing." A doctor at Massachusetts General Hospital said "several amputations" had been performed there. As a massive security operation swung into operation, the Federal Aviation Administration barred low-flying aircraft from within 3.5 miles (5.6km) of the site. Key sites in Washington DC and New York have also seen security tightened. Shortly after the blasts, a fire broke out at Boston's John F Kennedy Library a few miles away from the explosions. Police said the blaze might have been
caused by an incendiary device but it is unclear whether it is related to the explosions. The annual Boston Marathon this year had a field of about 23,000 runners and was watched by hundreds of thousands of spectators. It is held on Patriots Day, a Massachusetts state holiday which commemorates the first battles of the American Revolution in 1775. British police are reviewing security plans for Sunday's London Marathon, the next major international marathon, following events in Boston. Cooker parts, metal used in US bomb hunt US investigators have scrutinised two shattered pressure cooker bombs and even metal shards taken from the bodies of Boston marathon victims as they hunt the attackers. Ahead of an emotional visit to the city by President Barack Obama to honour the three dead and 180 injured, detectives are concentrating their effort on the two bombs that caused the carnage at the marathon finish line on Monday. With no claim of responsibility made for the attack, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) said it has launched a worldwide hunt for the attackers.
It has released photographs of the mangled metal remnants of a pressure cooker believed to have been used for one of the bombs which sprayed nails, ball bearings and metal pellets into the huge crowds. The lid of one pressure cooker was found on the roof of a hotel near the bombs, the hotel's owner told the reporter. Shreds of black nylon bags believed to have been used to carry the bombs have also been found. Doctors at hospitals where the critically injured were taken say ball bearings and nails taken from patients were being used in the investigation. George Velmahos, Massachusetts General Hospital's chief of trauma surgery, said the metal was being handed over to police. He said 12 nails were taken from inside one patient. Peter Burke, chief trauma surgeon at Boston Medical Centre, also said the metal pieces were being kept for the police. He said some of the nails were about five centimetres long. US authorities have thrown virtually every investigation agency into the hunt, with more than 1000 officers working in Boston alone, said Rick DesLauriers, head of the FBI's Boston office. DesLauriers said on Tuesday the investigation was "in its infancy" in a veiled warning that authorities expected a prolonged operation. Obama has condemned the attack as "an act of terror" and vowed that the attackers "will feel the full weight of justice". Armed National Guard troops and police patrolled Boston's airport, commuter trains and buses and authorities warned that tight security would last several days. About 100 of the injured have already left Boston hospitals but many remain in critical conditions.
Ohio Governor John Kasich has turned down a request for mercy by a condemned killer who says he intended to rape his girlfriend's 6-month-old daughter but not to kill her. Kasich's decision rejects arguments by attorneys for Steven Smith, who said evidence shows the baby died because Smith was too drunk to realise his sexual assault was killing the child.
Inmate To Die For Child's Rape Death
Kasich's announcement Wednesday upheld a unanimous April 10 ruling against mercy by the Ohio Parole Board. The board said some arguments for sparing Smith, such as his turbulent childhood, were far outweighed by the abhorrent nature of the crime. The 46-year-old Smith is scheduled to die May 1.
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Justin Trudeau, Canada Liberal Leader, In First Test
'Naked' Airport Scans Switching To Stick Figure Images

New Automatic Target Recognition software will improve privacy, transport minister says
Canadian airports will soon be switching from so-called naked full body scans to computer-generated stick figures, Minister of State for Transport Steven Fletcher announced in Ottawa on Tuesday. The Harper government is deploying Automatic Target Recognition (ATR) software on the existing scanners at major airports across the country, he said. This new software will ensure the continued safety and security of Canadians passengers, while respecting their privacy," Fletcher said in a statement. The software produces a stick man image rather than a three-dimensional outline of a passenger's body, he said. The current scans have come under fire as being too revealing. Earlier this year, the U.S. Transportation Security Administration announced its X-ray scanners will be removed from airports this summer because the company that makes them can't resolve privacy concerns raised about the 3D images. U.S. Congress had ordered that the scanners either produce a more generic image or be removed by June. The manufacturer, Rapiscan, acknowledged it wouldn't be able to meet the deadline. As a result, the U.S. is also applying the ATR software to scanners. The millimetre-wave technology projects low-level radio frequency energy over and around the passenger's body. The radio frequency wave is then reflected back from the body and signals are recovered using sensitive detectors. A stick figure is displayed on a screen, identifying areas of the body where objects may be concealed under clothing. The ATR technology is in line with international standards for security screening, said Fletcher, noting the Netherlands also use the technology. The scanners do not collect personal information from passengers and images are not correlated with the name of the passenger or any other identifying information, he said. Passengers selected for a secondary search can choose between the fullbody scanner or a physical search. There are 52 full body scanners at 18 airports across Canada. Full body screening technology has been in use at Canadian airports for three years.
Newly elected Canadian Liberal Party leader Justin Trudeau is set to face Canada's Conservative Prime Minister Stephen Harper in question period. Mr Trudeau, son of former Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau, was elected Liberal Party leader on Saturday. His victory significantly boosts the party's prospects ahead of the next election in 2015, analysts say. The Liberals hold only 35 seats in the Canadian Commons, having lost second place to the New Democrats in 2011. Following his election on the first ballot on Sunday with about 80% of the vote, Mr Trudeau signaled he hoped to heal internal party divisions remaining after the party's bitter losses in the 2011 election under then-leader Michael Ignatieff. "I don't care if you thought my father was great or arrogant," Mr Trudeau said on Sunday. "It doesn't matter to me if you were a Chrtien-Liberal, a Turner-Liberal, a Martin-Liberal or any other kind of
Liberal Party leader Justin Trudeau
Liberal. The era of hyphenated Liberals ends right here, tonight." The Conservatives wasted little time pointing out what they perceived as his weaknesses. "Justin Trudeau may have a famous last name, but in a time of global economic uncertainty, he doesn't have the judgement or experience to be prime minister," the party said in a written statement. In the Liberal Party leadership election, which followed an sevenmonth campaign, Mr Trudeau bested MP Joyce Murray, Toronto-area MP Martha Hall Findlay, former cabinet minister Martin Cauchon, Toronto lawyer Deborah Coyne, and retired military officer Karen McCrimmon. Mr Trudeau, 41, represents a constituency in Montreal. His father Pierre Trudeau, who died in 2000, led the Liberal Party from 1968 to 1984 and was prime minister for all of that time except during a short-lived Conservative government in 1979-80.
Canadian Border Guards Increase Vigilance After Boston Blasts

Public Safety Minister Vic Toews confirmed that border guards are being extra vigilant at entry points to Canada after Monday's deadly bombings in Boston. "We want to ensure that if someone would be using our borders to cross into Canada for any inappropriate reason, that those individuals are detected," Toews said Tuesday. The minister says Canadian officials are trying to help American authorities investigate the bombings. "Our security agencies are working very closely with the Americans and I anticipate that I will be in touch with some of the American authorities directly," Toews said. "To this point, I think the focus has to be on their internal investigation and I want to wish them all the best. If there's any help that we can provide them, we will provide them with that help." He wouldn't specify which agencies are helping their American counterparts, but Canada Border Services Agency, CSIS, and the Mounties are all answerable to the minister. Toews said Canadians don't need to worry about terrorism, but should be aware of "people out there who do not share our values, who work to undermine our institutions." Meanwhile, the Canadian consulate in Boston is open, and Foreign Affairs officials say they've sent two extra consular officials to help out. "Our consulate has provided assistance to Canadians seeking to retrieve their luggage and personal belongings from hotels under lockdown," officials said in a statement. They added that by Tuesday evening the Emergency Watch and Response Centre in Ottawa had fielded 500 calls related to the attacks in Boston.
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Surrey Memorial Fast Tracks Care For Lung Cancer Patients

Diagnosis and wait time for treatment is the fastest in the country thanks to program Surrey Memorial Hospital has a new would normally look after lung cancer way to diagnose and treat lung cancer, definitively, he adds. a program that isnt found anywhere Hes helped 50 patients in the last else in Canada. As part of the process year; Jacobus Both of Surrey was one called the Rapid Autopilot Program of them. The 54 year old has a new (RAP), patients dont have to wait that appreciation for life, after getting a long to get life-saving surgery. tumour in his lung removed. He only Dr. James Bond who developed it says had to wait 40 days thanks to Dr. James its a way to fast track those that need care Bond. It kind of freaked me out when right away. The time of the abnormal I was diagnosed[but after going chest x-ray to definitive surgery is now through the program] it gave me a lot sitting at 40 to 45 days, [compared to the] of gratitude for life. Im eating healthy the old fashion way, our average is sitting and Im exercising moreIm able to around 170 to 190 days. do everything I used to do, says Both. All he did is make a simple change in Bond is pushing for his program to improving efficiency. Were skipping become a standard across the country. out all the middle people [doctors] Lung cancer is still the number one who are not the people [doctors] who cause of cancer death in Canada.
Child Died Strapped In Car Seat At Coquitlam Daycare, Court Hears
Rattle-N-Roll operator Maria McFerran pleaded guilty to criminal negligence causing death
A one-year-old boy who died at a Coquitlam daycare two years ago strangled to death after he was left unattended in a car seat, a Vancouver court heard. Daycare operator Maria McFerran pleaded guilty in September to criminal negligence causing the death of Arto Howley on Jan. 17, 2011. At the sentencing hearing on Tuesday morning in Port Coquitlam Provincial Court, the Crown prosecutor said McFerran was operating an unlicensed child care facility, Rattle-N-Roll. According to the agreed statement of facts read by the prosecutor, McFerran had six other children in her care at time of death, while she was legally only allowed two. She was warned of restrictions as early as 2005. Howley was put in a car seat that had the padding removed. The chair was then put upstairs in a room and the door closed. The child was left unmonitored, the court heard. According to the statement of facts, McFerran found him an hour later, with the strap around his neck, unresponsive. McFerran then lied to first responders, saying the child was sleeping in a crib and got a blanket wrapped around his neck, said the prosecutor. Parent's lives destroyed In their emotional victim impact statements, the child's parents told the court Arto's death destroyed their marriage and their lives. "January 22nd was supposed to be his first birthday party. Instead we were planning his funeral that day," said mother Victoria Howley, who is now two months pregnant. "It is hard to see children today. When I do, all I think about is Arto," she said. "Arto is not replaceable. I will never know how long he suffered." The father, Jeff Howley, said he was unable to work because of the emotional distress. "The moment I heard my son Arto died at daycare part of me died with him. I broke down to severe depression and anger which made me want revenge." Jeff said he moved to Alberta and still visits Victoria, but has been unable to recover from the loss. "Now with a new baby on the way, I can't be happy or excited about that Life sucks for me and I still think about killing myself every day." McFerran will be sentenced on May 27.
Skytrain Is Better For Surrey Than Light Rail: Group

Points to similar systems in other cities causing financial woes A group that wants to see better transit service in Surrey says expanding SkyTrain is a better option than a light rail system. Better Surrey Rapid Transit Executive Director Daryl Dela Cruz says light rail is cheaper, but that doesnt mean its better. Light rail provides an inferior transit choice, he argues. Similar light rail systems in other cities have not met ridership projections and have caused financial problems that are large in scale and affected transit all over the region. Dela Cruz made his case to Surreys Transportation Committee earlier this week. Committee Chair Tom Gill agrees the citys transit network is in dire need of an upgrade, but hes not sure SkyTrain expansion is the answer. Surrey has been very patient over the last number of years and looking at the infrastructure that has been built, we really feel it is our turn, says Gill. Weve got some specific lines that wed like to see down 104th and the other track would go down Fraser Highway toward Langley and well look at other opportunities to service South Surrey. The cost of a SkyTrain is significantly more than At-grade rail and were trying to understand how we can accommodate the citys needs, so looking at a hybrid of two different technologies is the likely solution. Gill predicts transit will be one of the most important issues for Surrey voters heading into the provincial election.
The number of Chinese travellers to Canada hit record in February of 29,400 trips, Statistics Canada reported Thursday. While visits from Americans continue to dwindle, China is taking up some of the slack, with the number of Chinese trips to Canada doubling between 2006 and 2012. Its fortunate timing. Trips from the United States Canadas most important market have ebbed, in part because the strong Canadian dollar has made visits more expensive. In February, they fell to almost 1.7 million visits, the lowest level in nearly two years. Back in 2007, by comparison, visits from Americans regularly surpassed 2 million a month. All told, fewer visits from the United
Canada Is A Hit With Chinese Tourists, As Americans Stay Home
States outweighed more trips from overseas countries, resulting in a 1.5-per-cent decline in total travel to Canada in the month. China wasnt the only country giving Canada a boost in February visits from Japan, India and South Korea also grew. The United Kingdom is still the top overseas market to Canada, Statscan noted. However, this is the secondlowest number of travellers since May, 2003, it said. Meanwhile, Canadians continue to flock across the border, and to other countries. Same-day car trips to the United States have risen for four months in a row, which may reflect still-active cross-border shopping.
Vancouver Best Place In Canada
Vancouver is the best city in Canada for young women to find a sugar daddy, according to a recent breakdown of SeekingArrangement.com membership numbers. The international site is dedicated to matching wealthier men with "attractive, intelligent, ambitious and goal oriented" sugar babies. According to the figures, Vancouver has 3.86 would-be sugar daddies for every 1,000 adult males. Toronto, Edmonton and Calgary are second, third and fourth on the list. According to the site, the average sugar daddy is 38-years-old and makes about $271,198. "The term 'sugar daddy' is no longer reserved for the wealthy, older man.
Rather, it is a lifestyle embodied by single men who have a genuine, vested interest in adding value to their partners' lives," says Brandon Wade, founder of SeekingArrangement.com. "Last year, the number of single men joining our website doubled, reducing the number of married men who engage in this lifestyle." The average daddy spends about $4,307 a month on his sugar baby, or about 19% of his income. Top 10 best Canadian cities to find a sugar daddy: (Based on the number of sugar daddies per every 1000 adult males) 1. Vancouver 3.86 2. Toronto 2.90 3. Edmonton 2.39 4. Calgary 2.26
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PQ Minister Accuses Trudeau Of Acting Like 'Young Prince'

A minister in the Parti Quebecois government is unflatteringly referring to Justin Trudeau today as "a young prince." Jean-Francois Lisee made the reference as the newly minted Liberal leader was visiting Quebec City. The Parti Quebecois couldn't wait to confront its latest nemesis -- Justin Trudeau, new federal Liberal leader and first-born son of old foe Pierre Elliott Trudeau. But its attack Thursday landed in the wrong spot. As Trudeau made his first visit to meet with Quebec politicians since becoming Liberal leader, the most basic scheduling details drew an insult against him. A provicial cabinet minister delivered a lengthy denunciation at a news conference where he accused Trudeau of behaving like some "young prince" -- because, he alleged, Trudeau had demanded to meet the leaders of all parties at the same time. However, it turns out that information was wrong. People from various quarters, including the Quebec premier's office, disputed the basis for Jean-Francois Lisee's attack. This was after Lisee expressed disbelief that Trudeau expected to meet the leaders of Quebec's three biggest parties at one gathering. "He's not even the leader of the official Opposition in Ottawa -- he's the leader for a future meeting date. Earlier, Lisee had claimed there was indeed a scheduling problem. However, he said Marois wouldn't have accepted to meet anyway, under the conditions supposedly suggested by Trudeau. He also cited the Liberal leader's stated plan to discuss issues raised during his leadership campaign -- such as health care and education. Lisee said that request, alone, spoke volumes. "It's a vision of Canada -- the idea that provinces are vassals," said Lisee, the minister responsible for international relations. "He said he wanted to deal with education and health care. Is he not aware that under the Constitution these are provincial responsibilities?" Trudeau's visit comes as he has become embroiled in a debate over the circumstances under which his father introduced the Constitution in 1982. A new book suggests the event was marred by improper behaviour by the Supreme Court of Canada, and Quebec's political parties are demanding more information on the court's role. The younger Trudeau has shown no interest in reopening the constitutional debate; he has further irritated nationalists by suggesting that Quebec, led in 1982 by PQ founder Rene Levesque, made a "choice" not to endorse the deal.
of the second opposition party -- and he thinks he can meet the three party leaders at the same time?" Lisee told a news scrum. "Like some young prince, descending from Ottawa, to meet those who could become his subjects. "He wanted the three party leaders of Quebec to organize their schedules to meet him at the same time. That gives you an idea of the gap between the reality of the Quebecois nation and its institutions, its political parties, and the incomprehension of the new Liberal leader of Quebec democracy." However, that version of events was swiftly disputed. Not only by Trudeau's
office, and by Quebec's opposition parties, but also by Lisee's own boss. "It was a communication error. And that error was transmitted to Mr. Lisee and Mr. Lisee 'scrummed' on bad information," said a spokesman for PQ Premier Pauline Marois. "The request was to meet the three leaders -- but individually." As it stood, Trudeau did meet with the leaders of Quebec's two biggest oppostion parties, the Liberals and the Coalition for Quebec's Future. He did not meet with Marois; a spokeswoman for the premier said Marois wasn't available Thursday, but that she would welcome suggestions
One Of Three Local Lotto 6/49 Winners Speaks Out

Two others have yet to come forward He first plans to buy a new car, and then take a vacation with his family. One of the four winners of last weeks recordhigh Lotto 6/49 jackpot has spoken to the media. Forty-one year old Chad Seguin of Vancouver is now $15,853,471.30 richer. What I did was, I thought I might buy myself a Quick Picks ticket. So, I bought it on the Saturday afternoon around 4:10 p.m., put it in my back pocket and went out that night. I checked the ticket around Sunday afternoon on one of those self-checkers. His wife didnt believe him. This time it wasnt a prank, it was true. At the end of the day there was a gentleman there that actually lent me his cell phone to make the phone call because I wasnt in my right mind. Basically he had to get on the phone with my wife to say your husband is a multimillionaire today. I dont buy tickets on a regular basis. I think the one that I bought before this was for a Lotto Max probably about three months ago. Seguin is a father of two and says theyre pretty excited. They just know that Mommy and Daddy wont be stressed out about their financial situation anymore. He works in sales and says he wont be going back. The other two Lower Mainland winners bought tickets in Surrey. They have yet to claim their share of the $63 million jackpot. The fourth person is from Alberta.
BC Unions Want RBC To Stop Using Foreign Workers

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The BC Federation of Labour has held a rather stern meeting with the Royal Bank of Canada about the scandal surrounding temporary foreign workers, and its now out with a list of demands. They include: stopping the use of temporary foreign workers and halting bank contractors from foreign outsourcing. The federation also wants a way of monitoring the bank to make sure it follows through and for Royal Bank to join in the cause to keep good jobs in this country. BC Federation of Labour President Jim Sinclair warns that unions in this province have more than $4 billion invested with RBC. He says the banks head Gordon Nixon met right away. We didnt go there to threaten the bank, Sinclair insists. We went there to see if they would listen to us about our concerns and we told them bluntly our first choice was to leave our money there, but in order to do that with our members we needed to hear back from him [that] his first choice was to leave the jobs here. Sinclair says unions will meet again with the bank in a few weeks to talk about where to go from here. I think everybody understands the urgency of this. RBC is currently under investigation by the federal government over the scandal. Sinclair points out, though, the bank has been very open to the Federations concerns and ideas.
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Child Abuse

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Why It Happens
Shaken Baby Syndrome
What You Can Do
Until recently, some medical programs designed to treat infants who are prone to sleep apnea supported the use of tactile stimulation as firstaid treatment when infants stopped breathing. Parents were instructed to shake their babies gently, then vigorously. Recognizing that parents of infants who are prone to sleep apnea are usually very stressed and frequently exhausted, and thus may be at increased risk of committing physical abuse. Parents DO NOT shake babies for apnea or for any other reason. Most instances of shaken baby syndrome occur because a parent or caregiver is frustrated or angry with a child, frequently when the child is crying. When a parent or caregiver shakes a crying baby, the baby may cease to cry because of the injury inflicted by the shaking. The caretaker may then associate such cessation with a gratifying response in that the infant ceases crying, causing the abuser to repeat the behavior. Less frequently, shaken baby syndrome occurs when the parent or caregiver throws a small child into the air vigorously, plays too rough or hits an infant too hard on the back, not realizing the seriousness of this behavior and the harm it can cause. Although the risk of shaken baby syndrome is lower in these situations, the danger still exists.
Anyone who takes care of an infant or small child parents, older siblings, babysitters, child care professionals should be reminded to never shake a child. Local community organizations can help parents improve their parenting and coping skills, and local departments of human services often can provide referral information for further assistance. If your patience is being strained from caring for an infant who cries continually, try these tips for soothing babies: Give the baby a pacifier after checking to make sure that he or she is not hungry or wet. Run a vacuum cleaner within hearing range of the infant. Take the baby for a walk in a stroller or a car ride. Put the baby in a safe carrier on top of a clothes dryer while it is operating (do not leave the baby
unattended). Simply hug and cuddle the child gently. Young infants can be held in a sling or front carrier that keeps the infant close to the body. If these suggestions do not work, and you do not think the baby is ill, place the baby on his or her side in a safe place, such as a crib. Take a short break, and, if possible, call someone to take care of the baby for a while. Information about shaken baby syndrome is not intended to make parents afraid to touch their children. Rather, it is intended to remind parents to take special care when handling children, especially those under 3 years of age. This information also tells parents that children must never be shaken for any reason. As long as a child is smaller than you, it is never safe to shake the baby, and it is better to err on the side of the childs safety than take risks. Specific questions about shaken baby syndrome should be directed to your physician or pediatrician. Check your local hospital for additional information on this subject, as well as information on support groups for parents with infants. Fatalities Due to Child Abuse and Neglect The tragedy of child abuse- and neglect-related fatalities has been brought into our homes with increasing frequency by recent media reports. There was two-month-old Tanner, who died of physical abuse at the hands of his young parents despite efforts by his grandparents to alert and prompt authorities to intervene even before he was born. And there was 14-monthold Demitri, who was tortured and starved by his male babysitter. Equally disturbing was the story of five-yearold Zachary who was fatally beaten after being returned to his father despite the fact that his father had a criminal record of domestic violence and drug abuse. And there was sixyear-old Elisa who died at the hands of her mother. Born addicted to crack cocaine, Elisa suffered a lifetime of her mothers abuse. At times it may seem that these tragedies are happening elsewhere and not in our own neighborhoods. However, child abuse- and neglect-related fatalities are not isolated incidents. Individuals across the country have become increasingly aware that children are dying because of abuse and neglect right in their own communities and at the hands of the people responsible for their care.
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Savitri Singh Carlson, BScN, MSN, PhD Asthma (Az-muh) is a chronic disease that affects your airways. The airways are the tubes that carry air in and out of your lungs. If you have asthma, the inside walls of your airways are inflamed (swollen). The inflammation (IN-fla-MAY-shun) makes the airways very sensitive, and they tend to react strongly to things that you are allergic to or find irritating. When the airways react, they get narrower, and less air flows through to your lung tissue. This causes symptoms like wheezing (a whistling sound when you breathe), coughing, chest tightness, and trouble breathing, especially at night and in the early morning. Asthma cannot be cured, but most people with asthma can control it so that they have few and infrequent symptoms and can live active lives. When your asthma symptoms become worse than usual, it is called an asthma episode or attack. During an asthma attack, muscles around the airways tighten up, making the airways narrower so less air flows through. Inflammation increases, and the airways become more swollen and even narrower. Cells in the airways may also make more mucus than usual. This extra mucus also narrows the airways. These changes make it harder to breathe. Asthma attacks are not all the same some are worse than others. In a severe asthma attack, the airways can close so much that not enough oxygen gets to vital organs. This condition is a medical emergency. People can die from severe asthma attacks. So, if you have asthma, you should see your doctor regularly. You will need to learn what things cause your asthma symptoms and how to avoid
them. Your doctor will also prescribe medicines to keep your asthma under control. Taking care of your asthma is an important part of your life. Controlling it means working closely with your doctor to learn what to do, staying away from things that bother your airways, taking medicines as directed by your doctor, and monitoring your asthma so that you can respond quickly to signs of an attack. By controlling your asthma every day, you can prevent serious symptoms and take part in all activities. If your asthma is not well controlled, you are likely to have symptoms that can make you miss school or work and keep you from doing things you enjoy. Asthma is one of the leading causes of children missing school.
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beverages (wine) A condition called gastroesophageal (GAS-tro-e-sofo-JEE-al) reflux disease that causes heartburn and can worsen asthma symptoms, especially at night Irritants or allergens that you may be exposed to at your work, such as special chemicals or dusts Infections This is not a complete list of all the things that can bring on asthma symptoms. People can have trouble with one or more of these. It is important for you to learn which ones are problems for you. Your doctor can help you identify which things affect your asthma and ways to avoid them.
What Causes Asthma?
It is not clear exactly what makes the airways of people with asthma inflamed in the first place. Your inflamed airways may be due to a combination of things. We know that if other people in your family have asthma, you are more likely to develop it. New research suggests that being exposed to things like tobacco smoke, infections, and some allergens early in your life may increase your chances of developing asthma. What Causes Asthma Symptoms and Attacks? There are things in the environment that bring on your asthma symptoms and lead to asthma attacks. Some of the more common things include exercise, allergens, irritants, and viral infections. Some people have asthma only when they exercise or have a viral infection. The list below gives some examples of things that can bring on asthma symptoms. Allergens Animal dander (from the skin, hair, or feathers of animals) Dust mites (contained in house dust) Cockroaches Pollen from trees and grass Mold (indoor and outdoor) Irritants Cigarette smoke Air pollution Cold air or changes in weather Strong odors from painting or cooking Scented products Strong emotional expression (including crying or laughing hard) and stress Others Medicines such as aspirin and beta-blockers Sulfites in food (dried fruit) or
Asthma control is about more than just treating symptoms. Its about managing your asthma so you have few or no symptoms in the first place. When you have asthma, you always have inflammation or swelling in the airways of your lungs. You may not feel this inflammation, but your lungs do. Uncontrolled inflammation (swelling) makes your airways more sensitive to asthma triggers like pollen, dust, and smoke. Exposure to these triggers can
cause constriction (tightening) of the muscles around your airways, leading to symptoms like shortness of breath, wheezing, tightness of the chest, and coughing. Is your asthma under control? Do you experience asthma symptoms more than twice a week? Do you use asthma rescue medication more than twice a week? Do your asthma symptoms limit your activities? If you answer yes to any of these questions, you may not be in control of your asthma and it is important that you talk to your doctor to determine if an asthma-controller medicine, like SYMBICORT, is right for you. When your asthma is under control, you can do more of the things you like to do with fewer interruptions due to your asthma. You should have fewer asthma symptoms throughout the day and night. And you shouldnt need to rely on your rescue medicine as much. Its important to remember, though, that because they arent rescue medicines, controller medicines should not be used to treat sudden symptoms. Asthma cannot be cured, but it can be controlled.
Things to remember when you are taking any medications, regardless of what it is 1.Do not ever mix medications and 10.Take your medications at prescribed alcohol times, especially blood pressure, heart 2.Some medications should not be or diabetic medication taken with coffee or tea, so take 11.Remember as you grow older, the caffeine coffee or tea metabolism or how the body reacts to 3.Remember to read the side effects of medication slows down, so be careful each medication of side effects which may last longer 4.Ask the pharmacist about mixing one 12.Always remember to tell your medication with another. doctor about all the medication that 5.Never drive when you have taken you are taking, even aspirin or Tylenol allergy medication that is drowsy because these can be dangerous when 6.Some medications will make you taken with other medications sleepy, so do not operate machinery 13.Remember to ask the pharmacist while taking these medications or doctor about the reason for the 7.Do not share any type of medication, medication especially antibiotics 14.Remember that you are in control, 8.Antibiotics should be taken for the so take control of your own health by full course, for example asking the questions and reading about 9.Do not give anyone else your the medications you are taking specialty medication such as high 15.Iron pills should be taken with blood pressure medication or diabetic orange juice in order to potentiate it. medication because each persons 16.Do not take iron medication with makeup is different from the other milk
Medications And Its Side Effects
This information is provided for knowledge and educational purposes only. Individuals should visit their physicians for more information on their health.
Your Health
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Lowering Blood Pressure In A Natural Way

Is increasing blood pressure, adding to your pressure? Are you not sure whether to start taking regular prescription drugs, to keep your blood pressure levels in check? If you have any of these doubts, then take some time to read through the passages below and save yourself from lifelong dependence on prescription medications. 80% of the worlds population who use herbal medicine as their primary health care alternative.
Varied Background; Common Goal
Herbal Medications
So the first question to ask would be; what these herbal medications are, and why to use them in first place? Herbal medications are the alternative approach to treatment for any kind of ailment; be it something as common as seasonal cold, or something as serious as high blood pressure. There are herbal extracts to eliminate the root cause of most of the diseases. And, the best part about using these herbal medications is that they dont have any side-effects, and you can combine two-three or even more of these herbs to boost up their effectiveness. According to WHO, there are about
Almost every ancient civilization has their own herbal therapy methods, which have evolved over time to help maintain the natural balance of the human body, and give it the natural strength to fight off any diseases. Some of the most popular branches of herbal treatments are: Ayurvedic Medicines, Shamanic herbs, Chinese herbs, Greek of Roman herbs. Each of these branches believes in certain ideology of treatment and use different herbs to support it. But, the basic aim is common, to use these plant extracts, to prevent and cure diseases and to maintain a general sense of well-being of the human body, without creating imbalance between the body and its surroundings.
Common Herbs
Though there are different herbs which
are used to treat specific ailments, but there are some herbal plants which are effective in warding off and curing most of the problems. Some of them are listed underneath: Ginger: Ginger is an important ingredient in many traditional cuisines, and that is not just because of its unique taste. Ginger can be taken in many forms, as raw, pickled in vinegar or sherry, boiled to make tea, or cooked in different dishes. It is used to cure problems ranging from insomnia, flu, nausea, high blood pressure and rheumatism amongst others. Turmeric: Another potent spice which is recommended and used widely in many regions supporting herbal medications. Turmeric is normally consumed in powdered form and has found to be effective against a huge variety of diseases. Turmeric has proven its effectiveness against diseases like arthritis, diabetes and even against some kinds of cancer. Kelp: It is seaweed that again is
very common in Asia. It has antiinflammatory properties, which are found to be very helpful in keeping blood pressure levels under control Tips to Control Blood Pressure Control through Herbs High Blood pressure can be cured very effectively by the use of some commonly found herbal treatments. Natural remedies for high blood pressure are very effective in not just stabilizing your blood pressure, but also help to resolve the root cause of the blood pressure imbalance. Besides the natural formula, you can include regular consumption of Garlic, Celery, Ginger and Cinnamon to help regulate your blood pressure levels. Also, make sure to increase the content of nutrients like Potassium, Vitamins B6 and B12, Calcium and Magnesium in your diet. These diet tips along with a few lifestyle changes like; lower stress environment, more physical activity, will surely help in combating high blood pressure effectively.
A compound that is abundant in red meat and is added as a supplement to popular energy drinks has been found to promote atherosclerosis - or the hardening or clogging of the arteries, a new study has revealed. The study showed that the bacteria living in the human digestive tract metabolize the compound carnitine, turning it into trimethylamine-Noxide (TMAO), a metabolite that in a previous study was found to promote atherosclerosis in humans. Further, the research found that a carnitine high diet promoted the growth of the bacteria, which metabolize carnitine, compounding the problem by producing even more of TMAO. The research team led by Stanley Hazen, M.D., Ph.D., Vice Chair of Translational Research for the Lerner Research Institute and section head of Preventive Cardiology and Rehabilitation in the Miller Family Heart and Vascular Institute at Cleveland Clinic, and Robert Koeth, a medical student at the Cleveland
Red Meat Raises Heart Disease Risk
Clinic Lerner College of Medicine of Case Western Reserve University tested the carnitine and TMAO levels of omnivores, vegans and vegetarians, and examined the clinical data of 2,595 patients undergoing elective cardiac evaluations. They team examined the cardiac effects of a carnitine-enhanced diet in normal mice compared to mice with suppressed levels of gut microbes, and discovered that TMAO altered cholesterol metabolism at multiple levels, explaining how it enhanced the problem. The researchers found that increased carnitine levels in patients predicted increased risks for cardiovascular disease and major cardiac events such as heart attack, stroke and death, but only in subjects with concurrently high TMAO levels. While carnitine occurs naturally in red meats, including beef, venison, lamb, mutton, duck, and pork, it`s also a dietary supplement available in pill form and a common ingredient in energy drinks.
Your skin can be a crucial earlywarning system for a range of health problems, according to doctors. They said signs of brittle bones, diabetes and vitamin deficiencies may surface on skin before other symptoms appears, as reported. A study of 114 recently postmenopausal women found that deep wrinkles on the face and neck could indicate an increased risk for broken bones. The reason is that women with such wrinkles were more likely to have lower bone density in areas like the hips, spine and heels. Estrogen promotes the production of the protein collagen, which your skin and bones both rely on to maintain density. So as a woman`s level of estrogen declines in menopause, said Dr. Ronald Young, co-director of the Menopause Center at Texas Children`s Pavilion for Women in Houston, "collagen in the skin is depleted, which means the skin isn`t as firm and elastic, and wrinkles develop." Deeper, worsening wrinkles are a sign that the body is producing less collagen, which often means bone density is decreasing as well. The worse the wrinkles, the lesser the bone density, added lead researcher Lubna Pal, a Yale School of Medicine associate professor. "This relationship was independent of age or of factors known to influence bone mass," Pal noted.
Your Skin Can Say A Lot About Health
If you discover thick, dark, velvety patches on folds of skin on your neck, armpit or groin, doctors suggest a
blood test to check for diabetes. These patches, known as acanthosis nigricans, could be benign or a normal side effect of obesity, but they also could be a sign of diabetes, said dermatologist Janet Lin of Baltimore`s Mercy Medical Center. Thyroid gland is responsible for hormones that, among other functions, regulate your body temperature, metabolism and nervous system as well as the health of skin, hair and nails. Signs that your thyroid isn`t performing properly-it can be either overactive or underactive-tend to appear first on your skin, typically on the back of your upper arms and the back of your fingers. At first the skin just seems rough or bumpy, like a mild rash, according to naturopath Alan Christianson of Phoenix. But if the thyroid continues to be out of whack, other areas can be affected, he said, such as the legs, scalp and neck. An underactive gland could result in hair loss, brittle nails or dry, flaky skin. If any such things happen, schedule a physical with your internist and ask for a thyroid function test, the doctors said. Again dull, dry skin or complexion could indicate an omega-3 deficiency, Christianson said, because its absence can slow your natural exfoliation cycle, also potentially leading to dryness or dandruff. Supplements are one option to restore omega-3, but the best way to correct the deficiency is through diet. The American Heart Association recommends eating a 3- to 4-ounce serving of oily fish twice a week. Flaxseeds, walnuts and soybeans can also help maintain omega-3 levels , it said.
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Jackie Shroff-Anil Kapoor On Screen Together In Saw!
Adnan Sami Performs In Toronto After 8 Years
The cast of SHOOTOUT AT WADALA is getting bigger by the day. The latest is that Jackie Shroff has joined the massive ensemble cast of the film. He will be seen in a cameo with Anil Kapoor and plays an ex Police Commissioner who was reportedly instrumental in the encounter of Manya Surve (played by John Abraham).
Anil and Jackie were the hit pair of the 80s having rocked in numerous films like 'Ram Lakhan', 'Parinda', 'Lajja' and many others. The actors are set to re-unite on reel after a gap of twelve years in Sanjay Gupta's Shootout At Wadala, produced by Ekta Kapoor. Jackie has worked previously with Gupta in Ram Shastra and Jung.
After his ouster, the director allegedly requested Akshay to remove himself from 'Housefull 3'. A Juhu birdie who perches on the closest tree branch around Akshay Kumar's house chirped with some hot goss. Soon after producer Sajid Nadiadwala went to town last week stating that Sajid Khan was not directing the third outing of Housefull, Khan called up Akki and told him that he too should not be a part of the project. `He told him that it was the two of them who had delivered the two hits together and it would be wrong of Akshay to act in the film's third part with another director. He felt no one else would be able to do justice to it, ` coos the birdie. Now wonder what Nadiadwala has to say about this twist in the ongoing Sajid versus Sajid drama.
Sajid Khan Tells Akki To Leave 'Housefull 3' Too
Adnan Sami's live performance after almost eight years in Toronto and it turned out to be an exhilarating one. This was a performance that was not supposed to be missed and this one was really special for Sami also because his mother was watching him live in concert after 8 years. This wonderful and elated Toronto crowd gave standing ovation to this maestro's magic after his mesmerizing performance. Sami cherishes every moment and honour what he received from his fan
from Toronto and says, `My mom was blowing kisses at me from her seat!! So sweet! It's all about the 'Music', the 'Fans', the 'Passion' & the 'Love'!! The US/Canada tour has been 'Madness' personified in the most beautiful way ever! The fans have just overwhelmed me with their love & passion! I have been playing back to back concerts, sometimes even 5 cities in a row with hardly 3 hours of sleep but once I hear the roar of the audience filled with 'Love', I am totally recharged to explode on stage!!"
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Big B And Rajnikanth To Go To Cannes In Spite Of Doctors' Orders
Salman Khan Turns Down Mom Salma's Request
The last time they got together it was for the film Andha Kanoon in 1983. And now Big B Amitabh Bachchan and Rajnikanth come together in a most unexpected way. They would both be at Cannes in May this year attending the Cannes Film Festival with their respective films. While Big B would represent his first Hollywood film The Great Gatsby in Cannes Rajnikanth would be unveiling the trailer of his new film Kochadaiyaan at the Festival. The film's co-producer Dr Murli Manohar confirms Rajnikanth's presence in Cannes at the same time as Big B. Ìt's a big moment in the history of Indian cinema. Rajniji is as excited as a child about the way Kochadaiyaan has turned out. Technique-wise it takes Indian cinema to another level altogether. Rajniji
has shown the rough cut of the film to his close friends. The other day A R Rahman saw the rough cut and was blown away. ` Kochadaiyaan will be finally completed on July 15. The release date is to be decided by the end of May. Apparently Rajnikanth has been advised against long air travel. But he is in no mood to stop himself from making that long journey to Cannes this May. Says a source close to the project, `He is adamant in going. He has become extremely frail. But whenever anyone mentions his delicate health to Rajniji he gives the example of Mr Bachchan who has braved the most serious illnesses and done exactly what he wanted and gone exactly where he wanted in his career. `
Salman Khan and his family are known to celebrate most of the Indian festivals. In fact some of his festive celebrations are attended by several Bollywood biggies. However at Gudi Padwa this time, Sallu decided to skip the celebrations and instead preferred to spend the day working on his next film. A source says, `This Gudi Padwa,
Salman decided to skip Gudi Padwa celebrations at home to work on his upcoming film.
Sallu's mom Salma had asked the actor to be home to spend the day with his family. However due to his recent ill health, work on brother Sohail Khan's film is already running late. He decided to stay back at Lavasa to continue shooting.` Apparently, Salman requested Salma to let him go this time. Well, there is always a next time.
Ranbir Kapoor In A Brawl

Sources say Ranbir Kapoor recently got into an ugly feud with a guest in his hotel in Canada. Ranbir Kapoor may be his parents' gentleman refused to comply, the darling son but not to Sonali Joshi friends apparently bullied him. The and her dad from Manitoba, Canada, actor thereafter joined his gang and we are sure. While in Vancouver to worsened the brawl.` attend an awards ceremony, Ranbir got Apparently it was only when the other embroiled in a scuffle with the elderly guests on the same floor started peeping gentleman, who was staying at the out of their rooms to check what was same hotel as the star. going on with Ranbir. An onlooker says, `The altercation Sources from Canada say the family broke out near a lift. On Ranbir's third was living at the hotel to attend the same day at the hotel he was staying in, Mr awards gala and meet their favourite Joshi was waiting for his friend by the Bollywood stars. Apparently, Sonali, lift when Ranbir's buddies ran into him. who was an ardent fan of the actor, has Sources say he was asked to vacate been left heartbroken by the incident. the place for the star to come out All efforts to reach Ranbir and his of his room to use the lift. After the spokesperson were in vain.
Emraan ends association with his talent management company and rejects new offers in a bid to be exclusive. Emraan Hashmi has often been management agency that also handles compared to Salman Khan in terms of Kareena Kapoor and Katrina Kaif, his appeal with the masses. And looks even Ranbir Kapoor's managers have like Emraan has now decided to go all been chasing Emraan to sign him up. exclusive, ending his contract with his But he doesn't want any agency to talent management company. Instead, represent him right now.` he prefers to fly solo. Insiders say the actor has also been A source close to the actor says, Èmraan, receiving a lot of endorsement deals who is busy promoting Kannan Iyer's lately. The source adds, `He is not in next, has left Atul Kasbekar's company. the mood right now to sign anything. Besides Salman Khan's brand He wants to be exclusive.`
Emraan Hashmi Goes Solo
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Jeetendra : Known As Jumping Jack Was One Of The Catalysts Of Indian Cinema Actor Jitendra was born on April 7, 1947 earned lots of female fans for him after
in Amritsar, Punjab to Amarnath and Krishna Kapoor, a business family who were involved in imitation jewellery. He did his schooling in St. Sebastians Goan High School in Girgaum along with his friend and eventual super star Rajesh Khanna, he then passed out his degree from K.C.College. Jeetendras first involvement with Bollywood came while his family was supplying jewellery for V.Shatarams movie Navrang where he was casted as Sandhyas double. Jeetendras first major breakthrough as solo hero came through the movie Geet Gaya Patharon Ne in 1964. He then started getting tons of offers, but he was always choosy about the scripts, as a result he delivered super hits like Farz, Suhaag Raat, Parivaar, etc. His popularity was at peaks in early 70s where he acted in movies like Caravan and Humjoli, he was known for his stylish dances in those movies and was called Jumping Jack by the fans. He in mid-1970s Jeetendra started acting in lot of remakes from south, especially from Telugu film industry. The strategy worked out perfectly for Jeetendra, he delivered lot of blockbusters like Justice Chaudhry (1982), Mawaali (1983), Himmatwala(1983), Jaani Dushman, and Tohfa (1984). Jeetendra was always considered as the family man, where he used to act in the movies that were pretty much melodramatic and sentimental. He
Rajesh Khanna in that era. He was only next to Rajesh Khanna in terms of movies that ran for over 50 weeks which was known as Golden Jubilee. Jeetu ji also shared an amazing combination with music director Bappi Lahari. Both of them are known for their record of delivering 12 consecutive audio albums that crossed silver jubilee in sales.He paired up with almost every top heroine in those days, his on screen chemistry with Jayaprada was very famous, they acted in 25 films together. Late 1980s is where Jeetendra faced lot of debacles as he ran out of good offers. He also could not find an ideal remake as Telugu film industry moved on from making flicks which were suitable to Jeetu Ji after action heroes like Chiranjeevi, Balakrishna, etc made their mark. Jeetu ji then started appearing in some supporting roles in early 90s and then moved away from the acting career and started concentrating on his own production company Balaji Tele films. He produced lot of TV serials in Hindi and Tamil and made some handful amount of Bollywood pictures. Jeetendras 40 year journey in the film industry can be scripted as a legendary one. He is definitely one of the pioneers of Bollywood cinema. Hope he continues delivering brilliant movies through his production house and entertain all of us.
When Katrina Was Angry With Ranbir! A birdie arrived from thanda thanda Canada with some garam garam gossip
Apparently Katrina Kaif was pretty upset with Ranbir Kapoor during an event in Vancouver. Kat was taken back to see Ranbir and Anushka Sharma indulge in some high-spirited revelry one evening. The birdie chirps that this is the reason why Ranbir picked up Kat from her home recently and the couple spent all night at his Pali home sorting things out. Hopefully by now Kat has cooled down! Hmmm... Meanwhile.... Ranbir Kapoor's recently released song Badtameez dil from Ayan Mukerji's upcoming film Yeh Jaawani Hai Deewani has already had over two million hits. Ranbir's dance steps are being compared to his late grand uncle - the late Shammi Kapoor.
Riteish Enjoys Being Busy
Actor Riteish Deshmukh is busy with work and he says he is enjoying it."Shooting for 'Grand Masti' and 'India's Dancing Superstar' back-toback. Long hours, but enjoying being on both the sets," tweeted Riteish. "Grand Masti", a sequel to the 2004
film "Masti", also features Vivek Oberoi and Aftab Shivdasani, while "India's Dancing Superstar" is Riteish's first brush with reality television. He is on the judges' panel in the show, which will go on air on Star Plus soon.
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At The Movies 42 (PG) * * * * Number One!

Baseball is America's sport. But it wasn't always fun and games. Back in the day only whites were allowed to play pro ball. All that changed thanks to a general manager with foresight and a gifted ball player. 42 is the story of really two legends true and through. Visionary Warner Brothers deserves all the credit in the world for bringing this monumental story to the silver screen. Don't be a benchwarmer and sit this one out. Instead, rush out to the Empire Studio 12, Colossus or Cineplex Odeon cinemas around B.C. to see one of the most inspirational tales in year. Oscar caliber performances abound in 42, the story of Jackie Robinson. Cast in these giant kleats is Chadwick Boseman. Decades ago there was a movie on Jackie Robinson that starred the actual ball player. People will identify Boseman as Robinson thanks to his wonderful portrayal. What 42, actually Mr. Robinson's jersey number with the Brooklyn Dodgers, represents is the arrival of an Afro American into the major leagues. Against all odd the wiley manager of the Dodgers, Branch Rickey took on the baseball establishment by signing Robinson to a contract. Look for Harrison Ford (Raiders of the Lost Ark) to earn an Oscar nomination for his outstanding performance as the man who faced down the racism that surrounded this signing. Needless to say Jackie Robinson encountered racial discrimination throughout his life and going to the big city to play ball when only whites were accepted proved to be the ultimate eye-opener. Director/writer Brian Helgeland truly does justice to this one of a kind event that broke the colour barier some 55 years ago. Canada also plays a pivotal part in this story as the Dodgers first had Robinson play for their farm club in Montreal. Prior to that we see the gifted athelete play in his home state before crossing the U.S. for the big city and tough times of New York. Along the way there are plenty of racially charged moments especially with rivalries in Philadelphie and Cincinatti. Focus on baseball and Robinson and the fans will win as the on diamond shots are brilliantly recreated. True excitement follows ever step this man makes as he goes from also ran to a hall of fame inductee. How fitting it is that the number 42 is the only jersey ever retired into the baseball hall of fame, which prior to Robinson's arrival
by ROBERT WALDMAN
could better be termed a hall of shame. S t a n d o u t performances populate 42 and the atmosphere of this racially divided time is scintillating. Cast as two pivotal people in this man's climb to the top are a local sports writer enunciated by Andre Holland and number one lady love Rachel, wonderfully depicted by
Nicole Beharie. You don't need to be a sports fan to appreciate the story of the underdog and during his day there was no bigger underdog than Jackie Robinson. 42 is a tremendously entertaining real story about a real man that classy actors and writers have brought out for all to remember.
G.I. Joe Retaliation (PG) * * * *

Brave men and women rise to the challenge in G.I.Joe Retaliation, a dynamite action flick from Paramount Pictures with a little help from MGM Studios. Brace yourself for more merry mayhem coming your way at the Empire Studio 12, Colossus and Cineplex Odeon Theatres from around B.C. Movie fans and toy fanatics may well know that this is the second in what now looks like a very promising series featuring the famed themed characters from the ever popular G.I. Joe toys made by Hasbro. And that name should sound familiar as this is the second toy themed movie following in the footsteps of the hit Transformer movies. This time all the stops are pulled out as this ultimate fighting force faces forceful elimination. Danger is imminent. When the world is in a crisis they call on this elite fighting force. Unfortunately something terrible goes astray and the force is left for dead. Lucky for us (and the free world) that the of these freedom fighters who fight the good battle from American soil somehow survive. Led
by macho man quick witted Roadblock what's left of Team America have a lot on their plate.Solid as a rock is Dwayne Johnson (Snitch) who's all brawn and charm as the "promoted" team leader. Oh, and the ladies may get a charge out of seeing Channing Tatum (Magic Mike) as part of the assault force.s Apparently a diabolical force has it's sights set on taking control of the American presidency and then the world. Yes, we just saw a similar albeit more realistic theme in Olympus Has Fallen only here the villains are larger than life cartoon characters that make evil look good. Magnficient stunts highligt this engaging 3-D flick which for a change works well amidst all the bullets and explosions. There's a nifty extended aerial asssault that's marvellously executed and breathtaking to behold. A strong support cast including Jonathan Pryce (Tomorrow Never Dies) as the president, Ray Stevenson as the never say die warrior Firefly and Byung-hun Lee as Storm Shadow set audiences up for a marvelous good
Power Play!
versus evil epic in the making. Even Bruce Willis (The Expendables) gets time to add a few laughs amidst the doomsday scenario chaos that for 110 minutes reels you in. Smart and stylish
direction from Jon M. Chu with tongue firmly in cheek and a wise move to include real present day political hot potatoes helps turn G.I. Joe Retaliation into a fun time at the movies.
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Welcome To Kelowna
Continued From Last Week Transportation speak a similar language collectively known as Maohi. The era of European exploration began in the 1500s when ships without outriggers began to arrive. In 1521, Magellan spotted the atoll of Pukapuka in what is now the Tuamotu Atolls and, in 1595, the Spanish explorer Mendaa visited Fatu Hiva Island in the Marquesas. More than 170 years later, Captain Samuel Wallis and the H.M.S. Dolphin was the first to visit the island of Tahiti during his journey to discover terra australis incognita, a mythical landmass below the equator thought to balance the northern hemisphere. Wallis named the island of Tahiti King George III Island and claimed it for England. Soon after and unaware of Wallis arrival, French navigator Louis-Antoine de Bougainville, landed on the opposite side of Tahiti and claimed it for the King of France. European fascination with the islands grew as news spread of both the mutiny of Capt. William Blighs crew aboard the H.M.S. Bounty and of tales of tropical beauty and the warm nature of the Tahitian people. Knowledge of Tahiti and the South Pacific continued to grow as Capt. James Cook brought back thousands of illustrations of Tahitian flora and fauna as well as the first map of the islands of the Pacific. In the 1800s, the arrival of whalers, British missionaries, and French military expeditions forever changed the way of life on Tahiti and created a French-British rivalry for control of the islands. The Pomare Dynasty ruled Tahiti until 1847 when Queen Pomare finally accepted French protection of the islands of Tahiti and Moorea. In 1880, following the queens death, King Pomare V was persuaded to cede Tahiti and most of its dependencies to France. In 1957, all the islands of Tahiti were reconstituted as the overseas French territory called French Polynesia. Since 1984, a statue of autonomy was implemented and, in 1998, French Polynesia became an overseas country with greater selfgoverning powers through their own Assembly and President. With these powers, the country is now negotiating international agreements with foreign states in matters of commerce and investment. Culture The Tahitians of the modern era maintain their heritage and traditions of their Maohi ancestors. Oral history recounts the adventures of gods and warriors in colorful legends where javelin throwing was the sport of the gods, surf riding was favored by the kings, and Aito strongmen competed in outrigger canoe races and stone lifting as a show of pure strength. The
The Islands of Tahiti
Located in the Okanagan Valley, BC

music is enjoyable as well, with a sound that often blends Polynesian rhythm and Western melody. Handcrafts The skills of the ancestors artistry are kept sacred and passed on by both the mamas, the guardians of tradition and the matriarchs of Tahitian society as well as by skilled craftsmen. Items include weaving, quilting, wooden sculptures and bowls, drums, tapa, carvings, and hand-dyed pareu. Canoes Centuries before the Europeans concluded that the earth was round, the great voyagers of Polynesia had already mastered the Pacific Ocean. Aboard massive, double-hulled outrigger canoes called tipairua, they navigated by stars and winds. Today, the canoe still plays a role in everyday Tahitian life and is honored in colorful races and festivals throughout the islands. Flowers Tropical flowers seem to be everywhere on the islands, particularly in the hair of Tahitians. Hibiscus blossoms are worn behind the ear or braided with palm fronds into floral crowns. The Tiare Tahiti flower, which can only be found in Tahiti, is used in leis for greeting arriving visitors and returning family. Tradition holds that, if taken, women and men wear a flower behind their left ear. The Celebration of Life In Tahitian, the word Heiva (hei meaning to assemble, and va meaning community places) refers to activities, pastimes, physical exercise, and festivals. Music, dancing, singing and sporting events have always held an important place in Polynesian communities. In ancient times, they were essential components of religious and political ceremonies. Dance was one of the most sophisticated and ritualized art forms performed in groups or individually. In the 19th Century, Christian missionaries condemned these demonstrations that were described as an erotic form of debauchery. In 1819, King Pomare II legally forbade the practice. At that time, after being banished from public areas, dancing became a clandestine practice for the people.
Tahitian culture is rich in the islands, welcoming visitors from all over the world.
Travel among the Islands of Tahiti Travel to the neighboring islands is short, convenient, and easily arranged. The domestic airline, Air Tahiti, is located at Tahiti Faaa Airport. Air Tahiti As the major inter-island airline, Air Tahiti serves 40 islands, including Moorea, with newer, twin-engine, jetprop aircraft. Flights to the neighboring islands depart from Tahiti Faaa Airport with frequent daily service between the most visited islands. Aremiti Ferry, Tahiti-Moorea-Tahiti Between Tahiti and Moorea, Aremiti operates the high-speed Aremiti Catamaran 4 which seats 495 passengers for a 30-minute one-way crossing. For transport of autos and passengers, the Aremiti Ferry crosses in 1 hour. Both have frequent daily schedules from the waterfront in Papeete to Vaiare, Moorea. Moorea Express, Tahiti-Moorea-Tahiti Between Tahiti and Vaiare, Moorea, the Moorea Express catamaran seats 306 passengers for frequent 30-minute crossings and the Moorea Ferry seats 300 passengers plus autos for 1 hour crossings. Other Ferry Transportation Other infrequent inter-island ferries are available but are not recommended as a transportation option for visitors. Tahiti History and Culture History Around 4000 BC, a great migration began from Southeast Asia across open ocean to settle the Pacific Islands. Many researchers conclude that Tonga and Samoa were settled around 1300 BC and from here colonization voyages were launched to the Marquesas Islands in about 200 BC. Over the next several centuries, great migrations to colonize all the Tahitian islands and virtually the entire South Pacific took place. This area of the Pacific ocean is now called the Polynesian Triangle and includes Hawaii to the north, Easter Island to the southeast, and New Zealand to the southwest. As a result of these migrations, the native Hawaiians and the Maoris of New Zealand all originate from common ancestors and
Marae The open-air sanctuaries called Marae were once the center of power in ancient Polynesia. These large, sacred, stone structures, akin to temples, hosted the important events of the times including the worship of the gods, peace treaties, celebrations of war, and the launch of voyages to colonize distant lands. Heiva i Tahiti In celebration of ancient traditions and competitions, the annual Heiva festival has been the most important event in Tahiti for the past 122 years. For visitors, there is no better place in the world to be during July than surrounded by this pure display of Polynesian festivity. Tahitians gather in Papeete from many islands to display their crafts, compete in ancient sporting events, and recreate traditional and elaborate dance performances. Tattoo The word tattoo originated in French Polynesia. The legend of Tohu, the god of tattoo, describes painting all the oceans fish in beautiful colors and patterns. In Polynesian culture, tattoos have long been considered signs of beauty, and in earlier times were ceremoniously applied when reaching adolescence. Music and Dance
The beauty, drama, and power of todays Tahitian dance testify to its resilience in Polynesian culture. In ancient times, dances were directly linked with all aspects of life. One would dance for joy, to welcome a visitor, to pray to a god, to challenge an enemy, and to seduce a mate. Dance is still accompanied by traditional musical instruments such as thunderous drums, conch shells, and harmonic nasal flutes. Modern Tahitian
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The Buick Enclave is a pretty crossover vehicle that helped Buick usher in a new generation of vehicles and a new sense of style, back when it was new in the 2008 model year. Today, after five years on sale, it's still a strong seller, and it's grown more accomplished for 2013 with the addition of new features and with a more refined interior. More than halfway through its life cycle, GM's put some fresh touches on the Enclave, including an upgraded interior, some minor drivetrain and suspension improvements, and new infotainment and connectivity hardware, all in the quest to keep sales growing. We'd judge the changes a success, mostly because they don't tamper with the Enclave's goodness. That starts with the cleanly styled, curvy Coke-bottle exterior, which still looks contemporary, and now wears LED lighting and a new grille. The cabin's where the changes are more obvious: it's a full-on facelift, with new trim and materials that remove most of the hard plastics we've griped about, and replaced them with soft-touch pieces that finally merit the Enclave's pricetag. Specs remain the same for the Enclave's powertrain. All models have a 3.6-liter V-6, making 288 horsepower and 270 pound-feet of torque, and it's paired with a six-speed automatic transmission and a choice of either front- or all-wheel drive. An updated six-speed automatic transmission is less shifty than before--that's good news, as the Enclave and its GM crossover companions often hunted through upper gears. Fuel economy remains the same, in the acceptable 24mpg highway range for a big crossover. Ride and handling are less obviously
Autos
2013 Buick Enclave

passengers and lots of standard features to go with its acceptable gas mileage and predictable handling. The seating configuration and flexibility inside the 2013 Buick Enclave remains the same, and that's just fine. It's a strength of this big minivan replacement. The front seats add ventilation as an option, and with seating up to eight, the Enclave's an excellent family wagon, though the third-row seat isn't a place we'd choose to sit for hours on end. There's over 23 cubic feet of space behind the third row, and if you fold the second and third rows there's over 115 cubic feet of cargo space. It all folds down neatly and flat and is just begging for outings to big-box stores. There's also a safety industry-first in the 2013 Enclave: a new front center airbag, which helps protect front occupants in a side impact. Also, for the first time, a side blind zone alert system and a rear cross traffic alert system are offered in the Enclave. We've given the Enclave a top score of 10 in safety here because of its excellent five-star overall NHTSA rating plus its IIHS Top Safety Pick status. IntelliLink is the big news for some shoppers, as it brings the Enclave's interior up to the leading edge in connectivity, with a relatively easy interface, well-integrated Bluetooth hands-free calling and audio streaming functionality, and apps for Pandora and Stitcher audio. A rearview camera system, a USB port, HD Radio, satellite radio, and voice recognition are also part of the standard equipment this year, while navigation is optional, as is a ten-speaker Bose sound upgrade. Call Sunil Desai at Northshore Carter GM to test drive one. Call 778-8685757 today.
massaged, but new dampers in front and retuned shocks in back don't disturb the Enclave's smooth ride or its reasonably responsive feel. It's still a vehicle that
"drives big," but it's never been one that's felt anything but predictable. The Enclave's crossover credentials make it a player, too. It seats up to eight
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Smart Driving Tips For New Drivers

you. Pretend other drivers are people you know. First and foremost make every attempt to get out of the way. Put your pride in the back seat. Do not challenge them by speeding up or attempting to hold-your-own in your travel lane. Wear your seat belt. It will hold you in your seat and behind the wheel in case you need to make an abrupt driving maneuver and it will protect you in a crash. Avoid eye contact. Ignore gestures and refuse to return them. Report aggressive drivers to the appropriate authorities by providing a vehicle description, license number, location, and if possible, direction of travel. If you have a cellular phone, and can do it safely, call the police. If an aggressive driver is involved in a crash farther down the road, stop a safe distance from the crash scene, wait for the police to arrive,
Warning signs for drowsy drivers

Eyes closing or not focusing by themselves Difficulty in keeping your head up Yawning constantly Not remembering driving the last few minutes Drifting between lanes, tailgating, or missing traffic signs Jerking the car back into the lane after drifting Never assume that an apparently aggressive act was intended. Inhibit your own anger by taking deep breaths, keeping yourself calm or putting on relaxing music. If you're being hassled by another driver, try not to react. Avoid making eye contact. Keep your doors locked and your windows up. When stopped in traffic, leave enough space to pull out from behind the car you're following. Try not to disassociate yourself from the people in the cars around
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and report the driving behavior that you witnessed.
Use positive self-regulatory sentences. Acquire a supportive driving philosophy. Act as-if positive when you feel negative. Adopt cooperative role models and symbols for cars and driving. Practice self-witnessing for objective self-awareness. Regularly consider the effect of your driving on others. Come out swinging positive when getting into trouble with others. Shrink your emotional territory. Learn to satisfy the sense of personal freedom through smart driving. Practicing patience in the car will ease your mind and take you far. Drive smart and put a smile in your heart. Ask yourself if it's right for you to tailgate. How do you feel when
someone tailgates you? They made a mistake? Give them a break! Listen in on your thinking behind the wheel. Do you fuss and cuss and make a big deal? That's unhealthy for your body and mind. Do you feel locked into traffic, unable to move? Worried you'll go crazy if you can't get out of it? Try some quick mood changers: start singing; make silly animal sounds, listen to music that calms you, tune in to talk radio, put a talking book in your tape player, enjoy a moment to yourself, mentally plan a vacation trip, look around and enjoy the scene, become one with the traffic flow, count your blessings. Just go with the flow no matter how slow
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Lifestyle
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6 Breakfast Cereals Healthier Than Others

Did you know that even a bowlful of 'healthy' breakfast cereals could add to your calorie count? Doctors, for sometime now, have fibre content that keeps blood sugar fortified with extra calcium, it is not typically wheat flakes. debated on the permissible level of under control. Use a little brown sugar much use having just wheat flakes for Muesli is a great breakfast choice as it has raisins, almonds and four sugar in breakfast cereals, especially if you wish to sweeten it, otherwise you breakfast. different grains. The comparatively of the coloured and sugar-frosted can top it with fresh fruits or sprinkle Oatmeal high sugar content in muesli keeps varieties. While it is advisable to check some raisins and almonds. growing children and those into sports, the nutrition value of the breakfast Cornflakes energetic. It can be served with both cereal before buying it, one should also milk and yoghurt. You can creatively consciously make healthier lifestyle garnish the muesli and serve it up as a choices by having all cereals with quick evening snack to kids. skimmed or semi-skimmed milk, and Rice crispies avoiding to add extra sugar among others, but if you still like a bit of sweetness in your breakfast substitute white sugar with fruits (even dry fruits) like banana, dates, raisins, or any citrus fruit. A wholesome breakfast it would make for, while staving off Abundant in carbohydrates, iron and your urge for midday snacking. Even Vitamin B complex, cornflakes work A bowl of oats in the morning is great those maintaining a workout routine very well for school kids and elders for those suffering high cholesterol can derive maximum benefit from this too. It is a particularly good breakfast and diabetes, provided you don't add The rice crispies is popular in Indian habit, as it also helps them get past in the rainy months because the body extra sugar to it. The high fibre content households, and makes for a light and starts holding water owing to high in oats balances the blood sugar, and healthy breakfast. their weight loss plateau. relieves people prone to depression. Besides the usual cornflakes and Medical doctor and wellness expert, moisture in the air. Muesli oats, there is a whole assortment of provided a list of breakfast cereals that Wheat flakes chocolate, honey and fruit-flavoured are healthier than the rest. Porridge breakfast cereals that find takers among young kids. Just how good or bad an idea is it? Although it is best to go for natural cereals, it is alright to break free from the mundane breakfast chart once in a while. The purpose is to serve up a good mix that is both appealing to the taste buds and has nutritional value." Next time you are at the department It is a modification of wheat porridge store picking breakfast cereals, Porridge is the most healthy breakfast and is a nice change from run-of- Muesli is a cereal that is made from don't get carried away by the glossy idea. It is rich in minerals and has high the-mill breakfast cereals. But unless toasted whole oats, nuts, fruit and packaging.
Easy Ways To Get More Fruits And Vegetables

Fruits and vegetables are an important part of a healthy eating plan. But is getting enough sometimes a challenge? Not any more. Almost all fruits and vegetables are low in the things you dont want (like sodium, calories and fat) but still pack a powerful punch of nutrients, vitamins and fibre. Even if you have picky eaters to feed, these seven sure-fire tips will help you add more of the good stuff to your meals and snacks without even trying. Try something new. If youre bored with your fruits and veggies, chances are youre not getting enough variety. Next time you go grocery shopping, try fruits or vegetables youve never had before; for example, papaya, lychee, guava, bamboo shoots and rapini. Save time with frozen or canned. While fresh is best, canned or frozen fruits and vegetables are good alternatives. Be sure you have some handy for when youre short on time. And while they have about the same nutritional value as fresh, check the label to ensure that theres no sugar or syrup added (for canned fruits) and that veggies have no salt added. Soup it up! Soups are a great way to get more veggies into your diet and your kids tummies. Puree squash, broccoli, carrots, peppers or just about any vegetable you can think of and add them to your favourite soup recipe. But dont stop there: Find and try recipes for fruity soups that use melon or apple. Add zing to tomato sauce or chili. Another way to get more vegetables into the mouths of picky eaters is by grating carrots, broccoli, mushrooms or zucchini into their favourite tomato sauce or chili. Chances are they wont even notice. But even if youre not trying to sneak them in, adding vegetables to homemade or storebought sauce will add flavour and nutrients. Keep healthy snacks within reach. Keep a bowl of fresh fruit, fruit salad, cut up veggies or pre-packaged baby carrots, snow peas or celery sticks on the most visible shelf in your refrigerator. The next time you or a family member heads to the fridge for munchies, youll have a no-fuss, nomess snack waiting. Mix em up. Choosing fruits and vegetables of different colours is a good way to reduce your risk of cancer, heart disease and stroke. So mix up dark green, orange and red items to make a colourful salad. But dont be afraid to mix fruits with vegetables; for example, try a spinach salad with orange slices and strawberries. Keep it smooth and tasty. Get one or two servings of fruit early in the day by having a smoothie for breakfast. You can use just about any fruit you want for a fast and easy way to start the day. The Dietitians of Canada recommend you whirl up the following in a blender: 125 ml of milk or orange juice 175 ml of flavoured yogurt 125 ml of fruit (whatever you have on hand) You can also add a few ice cubes or use frozen fruit. Enjoy!
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For Women
Rich in oil, walnuts make for extragentle sloughing. Blend 1/4 cup shelled walnuts, 1/2 cup olive oil (for extra emollients), and a tablespoon of honey (to seal moisture into your skin) in a food processor set on a slow speed, creating a fine-particle scrub. Standing in the shower (if you're scrubbing your feet) or over a sink (if it's for your hands), work the mixture thoroughly over your skin for a couple of minutes. Rinse with warm water. Oranges coconut oil (rich in moisturizing fats), and 2 tablespoons sesame oil. Apply the mixture to dry hair and wrap a hot, moist towel around your head. Relax for 5 to 10 minutes. Without wetting hair first, work in a handful of shampoo, then rinse and condition your hair. Apple-Cider Vinegar
Oatmeal
Crazy Beauty Tricks That Really Work
The best beauty fixes come from the most surprising places. Beer for your hair, anyone? Many of today's top spa treatments take their cues from old-fashioned home remedies, and there's science to back up the ingredients' effectiveness. Take a look at our favorites. Soothing and anti-inflammatory, oatmeal contains beta glucan, a soluble fiber that creates a thin, moistureretaining film on the surface of the skin. Place a handful of whole oats in a clean washcloth and use a rubber band to secure it. Next, immerse it in a sinkful of warm water and squeeze the bag four or five times. Once the water is cloudy, splash it on your face and then air-dry. (If you must towel dry, pat as gently as possible.) Avocado Oil
The fruit acid loosens dead skin cells. Cut a fresh orange in half and squeeze the juice of one half into a bowl. Add 1/4 cup granulated sugar and 1/4 cup olive oil and then blend into a moisturerich scrub. Next, rub the exposed side of the other half of the orange over knees, elbows, heels, and any other dry spots. Last, rub in the sugar mixture to slough off dead skin. Rinse with warm water and pat skin dry. Milk
The high acidity of apple-cider vinegar makes skin inhospitable to blemishcausing bacteria. Place a handful of parsley (a skin-clarifying herb) into a French press and cover it with 1/2 cup of boiling water. Steep for 10 minutes, then plunge and let the liquid cool. Transfer to a spray bottle along with a splash of vinegar and four drops of tea tree oil (an antiseptic), shake well, and spritz on a freshly cleansed face. Store the spray bottle in the fridge. Beer
Chamomile Tea Use this soothing beverage to make a calming compress. A natural antiinflammatory, chamomile reduces redness and puffiness around the eyes. It also soothes irritated complexions. Soak a clean washcloth in cool chamomile tea steeped to a golden yellow and apply to the skin as a compress. (To treat puffy eyes only, roll the washcloth to create an eye pillow.) Rest the compress on your skin for at least 10 minutes before rinsing and drying. Almond Oil This nut oil makes a great hand moisturizer. With a light texture and loads of vitamin E, almond oil quickly penetrates dry skin and protects hands and nails from environmental damage. Rub 1 teaspoon of oil into hands and cuticles. Wrap each hand in a small towel, and allow the oil to penetrate for at least 5 minutes. Wipe the excess oil off hands, but don't rinse them; any remaining oil will be absorbed over the next few minutes. Follow with a rich hand cream. Kiwi
Avocado oil's abundant fatty acids help balance skin's moisture levels, and the antioxidant vitamins A, C, and E protect skin from further damage. Combine equal parts avocado oil and evening-primrose oil (which supports collagen synthesis with its gamma linoleic acid) in a sealable bottle and shake to blend. Massage five or six drops into clean skin, and then cover your face with a warm washcloth for a minute to help the oils sink in. Walnuts
The lactic acid in milk serves as a gentle skin exfoliant, while its natural fat content acts as a body moisturizer. Add a gallon of whole milk to a tubful of warm water and soak. It's a great alternative to sugar and salt scrubs, which may be too abrasive for people who suffer from eczema, psoriasis, or sensitive skin. If you prefer a fragranced bath, add 10 to 20 drops of an essential oil, such as lavender. Eggs
Eggs' high protein content helps improve hair's resilience and luster. Whisk together 1 egg, 2 tablespoons
Yeast and hops help to swell the hair shaft and plump the cuticle, adding volume. The acidity of the beer helps remove built-up product residue. In the shower, after you've shampooed, pour a bottle of beer over your hair. Rinse briefly with fresh water (the idea is to avoid the Eau de Barfly effect while retaining the beer's body-boosting benefits). A rich beer with a high yeast content works best. (No light beer.) Sour Cream This thick dairy product makes a moisturizing mask and gentle exfoliant, since its lactic acid (an alpha-hydroxy acid) helps speed cell turnover, brightening dull complexions. Natural fats restore skin's moisture. Using your fingers, smooth 1 to 2 tablespoons of cool, full-fat sour cream in a thin layer over your clean face and neck, avoiding the eye and lip areas. Wait 7 to 10 minutes, then remove the mask with a wet washcloth. Splash skin with warm water and pat dry.
The high vitamin C levels in kiwi fight free-radical damage and even out skin texture. When scrubbed on the face, the seeds act as tiny exfoliators, leaving skin smooth. Peel and slice a ripe kiwi, then mash the flesh thoroughly with a fork. With circular motions, work the kiwi paste onto a damp, clean complexion, avoiding the eye and lip areas. After 30 to 60 seconds of scrubbing, rinse skin with warm water and pat dry. Olive Oil
Rich in vitamin E and fatty acids, olive oil is a Mediterranean-inspired favorite for moisturizing brittle and overstyled hair. Before showering, comb several tablespoons of "light" olive oil (it will say so on the label) through hair, working from roots to ends. Cover hair with a shower cap. After showering for 5 to 7 minutes, remove the cap. Shampoo, rinse, and condition as usual. Hair will feel super soft.
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"At times jokes will be cracked on my personality or work and I am prepared for all that, " says actor-filmmaker Arbaaz Khan who will join Archana Puran Singh as co-judge on the new season of comedy show "Comedy Circus". He is replacing his younger brother Sohail. "At times jokes will be cracked on my personality, work, or personal life and I am prepared for all that. I just hope that everything will be in good taste because that is how it should be. I am looking forward to it. I am thinking to have a good time, " said the 45-year-old who made his directorial debut with hit sequel "Dabangg 2", which had a good dose of comedy.
Arbaaz Replaces Younger Brother Sohail Khan On 'Comedy Circus'
The current season of "Comedy Circus Ke Ajoobe" sees Sohail co-judging the performances with Archana. Archana welcomes Arbaaz with open arms on the 16th season of the show, which will go on air April 28 on Sony. "I always welcomed my co-judges with open arms because our channel and producer always choose young, handsome and good looking men, so I am more than happy, " said the 50-year-old who has been judging the show since it started in 2007. "It's so nice to have Sohail's brother and my good friend on the show. So when we would sit together and judge the show, we would definitely have great fun, " she added.
'It's An Honour To Be Awarded With Sir Ben Kingsley'
Anupam Kher receives The Asian Award in London along with Sir Ben Kingsley Anupam Kher added yet another feather to his cap recently after becoming the new recipient of The Asian Award in London. The veteran actor picked up his trophy at the third edition of the awards gala at the Grosvenor House Hotel on Tuesday. The others who also received the coveted award were Sir Ben Kingsley and singer Nicole Scherzinger while the late Hollywood legend Bruce Lee received the honour posthumously. Kher was awarded in the Outstanding Achievement in Cinema category. The actor has made several outings in Western cinema, most recently with Silver Linings Playbook and is also an ambassador for Asians in world cinema. Says Kher, Às an actor all we want is to make people laugh, cry and persuade many other emotions by our craft. Our achievement at the end of the day comes when the audience really understands what we are doing. It is also an honour to be given this award in the same year as Sir Ben Kingsley.`
Aum Sarvana Bhava Aum SUBRAMANIYA SWAMY TEMPLE OF BRITISH COLUMBIA Certificate of Incorporation No: S-36117 8840 - No.5 Road. Richmond, B.C. V6Y 2V4 Ph. 604 274 7906
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Daily Program: 6:30 PM - 9:30PM Hanuman Chalisa Recital Ram Katha, Kirtan, Aarti Please join us in celebrating the birth of Lord Hanuman SHRI BAJRANG BALI KI JAI HO Aum Sarvana Bhava Aum
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Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 10am to 3pm 10am to 1pm, 5pm to 8pm 10am to 1pm, 5pm to 9pm 1pm to 7pm 10am to 1pm, 5pm to 8pm 10am to 1pm, 5pm to 9pm 10am to 1pm
SUBRAMANIYA SWAMY TEMPLE OF BC

8840 No. 5 Road, Richmond, BC 604.274.7906
Temple Hours
SANATAN DHARM CULTURAL SOCIETY

SHIV MANDIR 5600 DORSET STREET, BURNABY BC PH: 604 -254 -2624
HOURS OF OPER ATION Monday 5:30pm9:00pm Tuesday 7:00pm9:00pm Sunday 10:00am12 noon
Then India Sanmarga Ikya Sangam Educational and Cultural Society, BC, Canada (EST. 1982 Incorporated S176969)
For Pooja Booking Contact: Aiyaar Shivachariyar Sada Shiva
604.274.7906
COLEBROOK UNITED CHURCH

5441 - 125A St, Surrey B.C.
Affiliated with Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada
GOOD NEWS ASSEMBLY FOR JESUS

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Temple hours Monday to Sunday Daily Aarthi Ramayan Katha
9326 - 116th Street, Delta, BC

Morning 8:00am10:00am Evening 6:00pm8:00pm 7:00pm Friday 6:00pm10:00pm Pooja/Special Prayer Sessions/Temple/Hall PT. Shiu Madri 604.582.4899 PUJARI Soma Sundaran 604.363.7180 Maathar Sangam Activities & Volunteers Shakuntala Naidu 604.576.4529
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(Hindi & English)
James Kumar 604-581-3191 (res) 604-599-9518 (work) Cecil Labon 604-572-4854
President: H.C. Gopal 604.290.1114
Secretary: Ganesh Murti 604.315.3166
Hindi Punjabi Fraserview Gospel Chapel

Sunday Service 10:30 am12:00 noon 6:30PM - 7:30PM Service in Hindustani & Punjabi Sunday School for Children
14630-107A Avenue Surrey BC V3R 1V1 Serving the community since 1972
If youre looking for a place to belong or have been searching for answers to lifes questions or healing, come to our services or contact us. Allow us to introduce you to Jesus Christ and help you come into a full relationship with him.
abhishek pentecostal assembly

Sunday School/Worship Service: 1pm 11601-82nd Ave, Delta BC (604) 590-8836 samuel_k@telus.net www.abhiskhekassembly.com Services are in Hindi and English Senior Pastor Rev. Samuel Krishna
Pastor Santosh Raj 604-582-2650 chital06@hotmail.com
ASIAN CHRIST CHURCH OF CANADA

Rev. Emmanuel Cheema 778-241-9066 asianchristchurch@yahoo.ca
Sunday Service @ 5.30 p.m. (Hindi, Urdu, Punjabi & English)
We pray for sickness, demon possessed & family problems. We have testimonies, come and see Gods great work.
You are the light of the world, a city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden. (Matthew 5: 11)
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Social Gatherings at 1pm - Last Sunday of each Month at SHRI VENKATESHWARA MAHA VISHNU TEMPLE 9326 - 116th Street, Delta, BC
Bhan Mati Raj 604-581-9859 Chand Lakhan 604-5880361 Bhan Pratap 604-839-5106 James Kumar 604-599-9518 Satya Nand 604-590-5303 Thakur Kuar Singh 604-587-5439
HINDI CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP

#4-6468 King George Blvd, Surrey BC
Sunday Service @ 2:00PM

Uplifting Worship | Prayer for healing | Music (CD) Available
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GLOBAL FIJIAN ASSEMBLIES

Pastor Isimeli Lesi Korobasaga
Affiliated with Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada
Every Sunday 25PM @ Peoples Full Gospel
2nd Tuesday
14455 - 104th Ave., Surrey, BC Phone: 604.592.9001 Cell: 778.938.2734 Email: lesi1968@yahoo.ca
NAYA JEEWAN CHURCH

38868 - 128th Street, Surrey BC
Service Sundays 2:00pm Bible Study (Hindi & English) Wednesdays 7:30pm
Prayer, Counselling & Visitations Available
HOSANNA TABERNACLE
Pastor Silas Naidu 604.352.1232
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Pastor Eileen Reddy 604.543-8339
Affiliated with Pentecoastal Assemblies of Canada 6075 Inverness Street, Vancouver Sunday Services in Hindi/English 2:00pm
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ARYA SAMAJ SOCIETY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA

(Registered under the Society Act Of BC. Registered Charity # 891336349)
Ph: 604.593.5663 Pastor Sakaraia & Rev. Ema Karoi
12371 96 Avenue Surrey BC Sunday Service @ 6:00PM
467 E 11th Avenue, Vancouver BC V5T 2C8 Phone: 604-874-0175 shreemahalakshmi@gmail.com
Shree Mahalakshmi Temple

Time 6:30 pm 6:30 pm 6:00 pm 7:00 pm 6:30 pm 7:00 pm 7:00 pm
Madhu Varsney, President 604.222.1444, Jack Sundar, Secretary 604.541.9359 Kushwaha Kant Singh, Treasurer 604.328.5454
Arya Samaj Centre, 6884 Jubilee Ave., Burnaby, B.C.
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Join for Hawan, Pravachan and Satsangh followed by Preetibhoj Every Sunday 10:00 a.m.12:00 noon Yoga, Pranayam & Meditation classes every Wednesday 7:00 p.m - 8:30 p.m. Contact Shobha Rae 604.874.9856 Hindi Classes Sunday 12:30 p.m. -1:30 p.m. Contact Madhu Varsney 604.222.1444 Hall rental also availabale. Contact Kushwakant Singh 604.328.5454
Date 11 Thursday 14 Sunday 18 Thursday 19 Friday 20 Saturday 25 Thursday 27 Saturday
Programs in April 2013
Hanuman Jayanti Shree Mahalashmi Japa
Program Gudi Padva Chitra Navaratri Begins Shree Lakshmi Vinayaka Japa Ashtami Kanya Puja Ramnavami Dashami Kanya bhojan Shree Hanuman Japa
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In conjunction with the NHL, NHLPA and TD Garden, the Boston Bruins announced a donation of $250,000 on Wednesday to help families of those affected by Monday's bombings at the 2013 Boston Marathon. According to an official statement released by the team, the money will go toward The One Fund Boston, which was recently established in light of the tragedy. Bruins owner Jeremy Jacobs will be donating $100,000 on behalf of the team and players, with the TD Garden, NHL and NHLPA rounding out the total with $50,000 each. Jacobs announced the donation along with an official statement on the tragedy, via the team's official website: Our family has been touched by the heroic moments of so many individuals and the strength and resiliency of this community to stand together in solidarity in support of those who were injured and those who lost their lives in this unimaginable tragedy. On behalf of our entire family, we pledge our unwavering support to this community
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the attack at this time. There have also been no arrests made in the case. Though in mourning following such a senseless attack, the nation has leapt to show its support for Boston. The scoreboard at Tuesday night's Cleveland Indians-Boston Red Sox game adorned the phrase "Boston Strong," which has become a slogan for the city over the past few days. The Bruins and Buffalo Sabres showed their support at Wednesday's game by both wearing ribbons with the phrase, per CBS Sports' Brian Stubits. Wearing ribbons and donating money won't take away from what happened on Monday. However, honoring these victims at sporting events and showing solidarity across the nation is a commendable effort at such a trying time in Boston.
Bruins owner Jeremy Jacobs as the process of healing begins. The support stems from the explosion of two bombs at Monday's marathon, which left over 180 people injured and three dead, according to CNN.com. President Barack Obama has described the event as an act of terror, though no group or individual has taken credit for
Veteran Mma Ref Josh Rosenthal Cops Plea, Awaits Sentencing In Marijuana Case
Veteran MMA referee Josh Rosenthal awaits sentencing after pleading guilty to conspiracy to manufacture and distribute marijuana and possession with intent to distribute. One year ago, federal agents raided an Oakland, Calif., warehouse owned by Rosenthal and an associate that contained 1,356 marijuana plants, according to a copy of the agreement, which MMAjunkie.com (www. mmajunkie.com) obtained from the U.S. District Attorney's office in Oakland. The drug's street value was estimated at more than $6 million. Rosenthal is due in U.S. District Court on May 17. The government is recommending 37 months in jail, fines and five years of probation, during which he would be subject to random searches, according to the agreement. Without a deal, he faced 10 years to life in prison, a $10 million fine and a minimum of five years' probation. However, the court ultimately will decide Rosenthal's sentence. Rosenthal, who agreed to a plea deal in January, did not respond to request for comment. His lawyer of record, Ted W. Cassman, was unavailable for comment. A jiu-jitsu practitioner and martial
artist, Rosenthal has officiated dozens of high-profile bouts in the UFC, including a heavyweight title fight at UFC 116 between then-champ Brock Lesnar and Shane Carwin. The Nevada State Athletic Commission chose Rosenthal after Lesnar and UFC officials objected to veteran ref Steve Mazzagatti getting the assignment. After the fight, UFC President Dana White praised Rosenthal's restraint in the bout's first round, when Carwin unleashed a flurry of punches upon the downed Lesnar. The now-retired Lesnar went on to win the bout via second-round submission. As of late, Rosenthal has been conspicuously absent from major MMA events. Earlier this month, he gave an interview to website BloodyElbow. com in which he said his absence was the result of a staph infection. He said he would be officiating an event in May and made no mention of legal trouble.
Elenoa Kunatuba has been relieved from her position as Fijiana coach. Fiji Rugby Union High Performance manager Mike Ryan confirmed the news. He also confirmed the appointment of Namosi XVs coach and former Fiji 7s coach Timoci Wainiqolo as the new Fijiana mentor. Wainiqolo has accepted the appointment and will be working alongside Franck Boivert and Kunatuba to assemble the team for the Rugby World Cup 7s in Moscow, Russia in June. Ryan said the change was called for to ensure women's rugby was headed in a new direction."
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We undertook a full comprehensive review of the trip to China and she has done a wonderful job, but we need someone that has not been closely involved with the team for such a long time, Ryan said. He said that the team needed to be more professional and embrace the concept of sports science. Their preparation to China was not what you would expect from a high performance national side where all those tactical developments need to be embedded in rugby at that high level, Ryan said. Kunatuba remains as Oceania Rugby womens development officer.
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FIFA Investigator Among Americans Barred From Russia In Rights Dispute The chief investigator examining
allegations of wrongdoing in soccer including the bidding process for the 2018 World Cup in Russia is one of 18 people on a list of Americans barred from entering Russia over what Moscow says are human rights abuses. Michael Garcia, a former U.S. federal prosecutor who now works for soccers world governing body, FIFA, is on the blacklist published by Russias Foreign Ministry after Washington named 18 Russians barred from entering the United States for alleged rights abuses. It was not immediately clear whether his blacklisting could affect Russias hosting of the soccer World Cup in 2018. As a U.S. attorney, Garcia was involved in the successful effort to arrest and try Viktor Bout, a Russian who was long wanted by U.S. authorities on suspicion of arms trafficking. Bout is serving a 25-year jail term in the United States. Garcia, whose past responsibilities have also included enforcing arms regulations and money laundering statutes, was elected last July to investigate allegations of corruption as head of the investigative chamber of FIFAs ethics committee. He did not immediately respond to
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FIFA President Sepp Blatter (L) and Russian Sports Minister Vitaly Mutko emails requesting comment. The joint bidding process to host the 2018 and 2022 World Cups, won by Russia and Qatar, has been tainted by a corruption scandal after a number of high-ranking FIFA officials were banned for breaching the bodys ethics code. FIFA said in January the ethics committee would conduct a thorough review of allegations about the process. The Russian Foreign Ministry could not immediately be reached for comment. U.S. President Barack Obamas administration last Friday issued a list of 18 Russians subject to visa bans and
asset freezes in the United States under the Magnitsky Act legislation passed by Congress late last year. Russias list was issued under a retaliatory law President Vladimir Putin signed in December. Garcia, a former U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York, was among Americans the Foreign Ministry said had violated the human rights of Russians abroad. In 2008, Garcia announced Bouts arrest in Thailand. Bout was extradited and was sentenced in April 2012 after a Manhattan jury convicted him on charges that he agreed to sell arms to people he thought were militants intent on attacking American soldiers in Colombia. Russia vociferously protested the extradition of Bout - who is the subject of a book called Merchant of Death and inspiration for the film Lord of War starring Nicolas Cage - and says he was convicted on unreliable evidence. Bout had lived untroubled in Russia, frustrating U.S. officials seeking his prosecution, before he was lured to Bangkok and seized in a sting operation. The United States has refused a Russian request to return him to Russia to serve out his prison term.
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The NHL is going to add five more outdoor games to its 2014 schedule, according to multiple media reports on Tuesday. The Winter Classic between the Toronto Maple Leafs and Detroit Red Wings at Ann Arbor's Michigan Stadium had already been announced for Jan. 1 2014. TSN and ESPN are both reporting that five more outdoor games have been added to the 2013-14 season, with several other outlets confirming individual games. The additional five games include the Anaheim Ducks and Los Angeles
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