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Fijis renowned international golfer Vijay Singh is backing Fiji. He has thrown his support behind the Fiji International to be played at Natadola Bay next year. While it is not clear whether the former Nadi Airport caddy would return home to play, he believes the tournament will have many benefits for Fiji. Singh is in Australia for the Talisker Masters tournament. Singh told the media in Australia ahead of the Talisker Masters in Melbourne, that hes been part of discussions about the inaugural Fiji International which will be co-sanctioned by the PGA Tour of Australasia and One Asia.
It will be a big thing for Fiji, Singh said. National Golf Association of Fiji president Sitiveni Rabuka said it was very good to see that Singh, someone who designed the Natadola course, has supported the tournament. This is a very positive move as far as golf is concerned in Fiji, the former prime minister said. To see that one of our own sons excelling in the international golf arena showing that he cares about his place of birth is encouraging and touching, Rabuka said. I hope he will be here as well next year to be part of the competition which will be a great benefit for his
fellow Fijians. Rabuka said Singh and the PGA would boost our economy. I also hope fellow Fijian, Rika Batibasaga will also be part of the competition as this is the first ever major international golf competition on the Nadroga soil where he also comes from. Singh, when asked about how he got into golf growing up in such a rugby-dominant country, said the choice was an easy one from a young age. I was too small and too skinny to play rugby so there was no chance of me playing rugby. You have seen the Fijian boys, they are not small, he joked. And my dad was always a golfer. He always played golf and my brothers played golf and we lived right next to a golf course so all I knew was golf so that is pretty much what I kept going with. While Singh hasnt been back to Fiji for a number of years, he says he thinks of his home country often. When you go there it is like going to Hawaii from America. You just go there and it seems like somebody just takes all the stress away from you, he said. I mean when you get to a bigger city everything is go, go, go. I mean, it is all time. You are on a schedule. But when you go to Fiji, there is no schedule. It is your own time, he said.
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The 2014 National Budget announced by Prime Minister Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama has wowed many people in the country. Individual Fijians students, businesspeople, employers and even politicians have been full of praise for yet another bold initiative by the Government. The estimated revenue for 2014 is $2.721 billion against an estimated expenditure of $2.883 billion. This means more money for development projects and initiatives, but it also demonstrates how we are giving greater priority to ensuring our nations long-term well-being, Commodore Bainimarama said. Major spending commitments were announced in the areas of education, health, water, housing, electricity, roads and Government services, amongst others. The Prime Minister said these were also being financed through partial and responsible divestment of certain Government assets, which will create new value in the economy and grow our capital markets. Move for a smarter nation Education was the biggest winner in the 2014 National Budget. Concrete steps have been taken by Government towards making Fiji a smarter nation and has seen a major chunk of budget allocated for the education sector. This will mean that from 2014, Government will provide free education for primary and secondary students and loan schemes for tertiary students at extremely low interest rates. The $541.5 million being budgeted for the education sector is nearly 19 per cent of the total budget. Commodore Bainimarama said: 2014 would go down as the year Fiji embarked on an education revolution to better equip our young people for their future. Also build a Fiji that is not just smarter, but which provides every young person with increased opportunities. He labeled this as the boldest investment ever made by Fiji as a nation. It will require additional finance, but it is a good investment, a wise investment, Commodore Bainimarama said. Because it is an investment in every Fijian child at primary level, secondary level and those wanting to go on to our universities and technical colleges. We do it proudly and unashamedly in pursuit of our vision of Fiji as a clever country, an economic powerhouse driven by the finest minds and equipped with the finest skills. Civil servants pay rise
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Commodore Bainimarama further announced substantial pay rises from eight per cent to 23 per cent for civil servants including all disciplined forces. Government has allocated more than $92 million for these pay increases. Commodore Bainimarama said this would ensure we attract the best people for the jobs. This is part of our efforts to improve the quality of Government services for ordinary people; of making Government more helpful and accessible, he said. We expect that the new salaries for all civil servants will dramatically raise the overall quality of our civil service and the services they deliver to the Fijian people by attracting talented individuals and by discouraging corruption. Providing better utilities The budget will also connect thousands of families to water and electricity. It will increase access to affordable housing. It will make justice more accessible, Commodore Bainimarama said. It will help establish strong and independent institutions, as required under the Constitution. And it will encourage investment, job creation, and economic growth. This budget supports our promise to make Fiji fairer, more equal, and more just. Exciting times In conclusion, the Prime Minister said the 2014 Budget continues with the overall policy objectives of his Government. It builds upon the already existing principles of being consistent, transparent, responsible and prudent. Similar to previous budgets, it provides long-term solutions, he said. It empowers Fijians in a very fundamental manner whether its in education, health, jobs, roads, increased opportunities, or improvement in the quality of their lives. It has meant being prudent with Government finances. It has meant keeping a check on corruption, being smart and savvy, and keeping our focus on the future. Given the revised growth forecast of 3.6 per cent for this year and a sound economic framework, Commodore Bainimarama said we have exciting times ahead of us with new and numerous opportunities. As a nation, we must not let go of these unprecedented opportunities. We must stay the course, he said. As we prepare for parliamentary elections in 2014, together, we Fijians have the ability to make our nation great.
Students attending fully privately operated schools will not qualify for the free education programme provided by the Government. This was confirmed by the Permanent Secretary for Education, Dr Brij Lal. Dr Lals clarification means that the fee-charging privately operated schools like the International Schools in Suva and Nadi, Suva Christian School, and Fiji LDS Church College and Primary are not eligible for the assistance. This is from the $541.5 million is budgeted for the education sector the biggest sum allocated in the 2014 National Budget. No, they do not qualify for assistance. That is to my understanding, Dr Lal said of the fully privately owned and operated schools. During the 2014 National Budget announcement last Friday Prime Minister Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama said students from Year One (Class One) to Year Thirteen (Form Seven) will receive free education from 2014. This will apply to all students attending schools receiving Government funding. That means families will no longer pay any tuition fee, textbook fee, building
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Dr Brij Lal fee, or any other fee usually charged by primary schools from Year One to Year Eight (Class One to Class Eight) benefiting the parents and families of 136,000 primary school children. For secondary schools, the Government will provide $31.5 million for tuition fees and this will benefit the parents and families of 66,000 secondary school students.
AIRPORT departure tax will increase from $150 to $200, with $10 being directed towards the conservation of the environment. In announcing the 2014 National Budget, Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama said this would be effective from January 1 next year - $5 from this amount would go to Civil Aviation Authority of Fiji (CAAF) and $10 would be given to Airports Fiji Limited. "The increased tax will include a $10 environment levy for government's obligations and commitment to a clean and sustainable natural world as provided for under the Constitution," Commodore Bainimarama said.
REVENUE from value added tax (VAT) collections in 2014 is expected to reach $777million, about $97m higher than this year. And according to the Ministry of Finance, the higher estimated collection took into account continuation of the present momentum in consumer spending with further impetus from civil service pay rise and higher projected imports for next year. In its economic and fiscal update supplement for the 2014 National Budget address, the ministry said VAT was part of indirect taxes, one of the major components of government's operating revenues, alongside direct taxes such as personal income tax (PAYE), corporate tax, withholding taxes, capital gains tax, social responsibility tax and fringe benefit tax. "Customs duties comprise fiscal duty, local excise duty, import excise duty, export duty and luxury vehicle duty. Revenue receipts from Customs duty in 2012 totaled $371.4m," the ministry said.
Vat Revenue "The revised collection for 2013 is estimated to
He said tax policy was a critical element of a nation's economy and must be held at a level that was high enough to sustain the services people expected and required from government. Commodore Bainimarama said taxes must also be low enough to allow the ordinary taxpayer to keep as much of the fruit of his or her labour as possible, allow for private capital to be formed and encourage investment. "If we do this, we will generate more economic activity, which will continue to generate the income government needs to do what the people expect. "In return, the people have a responsibility to pay their taxes in full and on time."
increase to $440.9m mainly due to increasing imports, implementation of the two cents green tax and increase in duties on alcohol and cigarettes in 2013. "Customs revenue for 2014 is projected to be $491.5m, an increase of 11.5 per cent from this year. This is supported by rising imports associated with the upbeat economic activity." The ministry said the 10 per cent increase in excise duties on alcohol, cigarettes and other policy initiatives in the 2014 National Budget also supported the projected Customs revenue projection for next year. In terms of dividends from investments, the ministry said, receipts from State-owned enterprises and profit repatriation from the Reserve Bank of Fiji totaled $45m in 2012. "The receipts are anticipated to be about $38.5m and $36.1m in 2013 and 2014 respectively," the ministry said.
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More of our locally-owned businesses are stepping out of the Fijian market and opening up markets in more developed countries. The latest one is Pacific Batteries Limited, a subsidiary of CJ Patel Group, which has already started establishing its battery brand in neighbouring Australia and New Zealand. While the company had set up in Auckland, New Zealand, last year and in Australia this year general manager, Diwakar Dubey says they will do their branding more aggressively now. The company initially set up Sales and Service Centres in Auckland and will soon look to Wellington and Christchurch with total investment of $500,000. Mr Dubey said: So in the New Zealand market, we have put a warehouse and we have staff and our vehicles on the ground in Auckland. In Australia we have invested around $100,000 to begin with and investment will continue to grow once it rolls out proper. The company has taken on board a full-time manager with staff to Sydney. Additionally, they have sealed a contract to manufacture as well for Middle East countries, but further decisions are yet to be made.
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The corporate tax rate for those to grow the capital market. companies listed on the South Pacific We need to make a paradigm shift. We Stock Exchange will be reduced from need to further develop Fiji as a true 18.5 per cent to 10 per cent. financial hub, he said. This was one of the key highlights of Welcome news the 2014 National Budget announced The reduction in corporate tax rate has by Prime Minister Commodore Voreqe been welcome by both the chairperson Bainimarama. of the stock exchange, Dr Nur Bano Furthermore, any trading of shares on Ali, as well as the chief executive, the South Pacific Stock Exchange will Jinita Prasad. be exempt from any income and capital This is excellent news. As the Prime gains tax. Minister correctly pointed out, listing Also, all consequential gains arising had been stagnant, Dr Ali said. from any restructure, reorganisation People had not been listing because or amalgamation of private companies the taxing rates were not clear and a Please the rates: for the purpose of listing on the Southchange reduction few years ago to 18.5 per 5 years cent fixedwas rate @ attracting 3.54% people. Pacific Stock Exchange will be 1. exempt not from any taxes. will make a difference. What 2. 5 years This Variable @ 2.50%, Commodore Bainimarama said: For used to happen is that if you are an Prime-0.50% many years, there has been a desire to fixed investor, buy or sell shares, you 3. 2 year rate if @you 2.69% develop the capital market. be taxed. 4. 3 years would fixed rate @ 2.89% However, the South Pacific Stock What has been done now, tax has been Exchange has remained stagnant for removed. That means that you as a a number of years in fact, since its trader can buy and sell shares as many inception. times as you want without being taxed. It has also failed to attract listings This is really, really good. from around the region. It has failed Dr Ali said the public had not been to attract investment by ordinary able to take advantage of trading on the mums and dads. It has failed to stock market. attract successful businesses to list. Having such reductions and concessions The Prime Minister stressed the need would help us big time, she said.
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Women living in the Nasinu area will soon spend less time in hospital while in labour when the Makoi Health Centre has a new maternity unit built. Prime Minister Commodore Voreqe Bainimaramas announcement on the 2014 National Budget last Friday of a low-risk 10-bed maternity unit, at a cost of $600,000, means that women will no longer travel to the Colonial War Memorial Hospital once the unit is up and running. The Minister for Health, Dr Neil Sharma, confirmed that the unit should be operational next year. He assured that it would take only six months to build. The announcement has been applauded not only by women but also men living in the Nasinu area. Penina Baleiwai, of Narere, believes this will address overcrowding at the CWM hospital. In some cases women lie in the passages after giving birth because of overcrowding. With this unit in Makoi, there is no need for women living in the area to go to Suva, Ms Baleiwai said. Bal Ram, of Valelevu, said they wouldnt be spending lots of money on taxi fare because of the distance. Again our family members spend quite an amount too going daily to visit but instead of going to Suva we can just go to Makoi, Mr Ram said. Alitiana Koroi, of Makoi, said there would be a low risk of infant mortality. Some women tend to give birth along the way because of the distance. So thank you Government for thinking of us, she said. Commodore Bainimarama said the new facility would make this crucial health service more readily available to women living in the Makoi community, reducing the risk of maternal or infant mortality in this populous area. THE Taveuni Rotary Club used about $400,000 on its annual eye project over the past eight years. Club executive Geoff Amos said the funding was given by rotary clubs, Vodafone Fiji Foundation and private donors. "We provide transport and food for the patients and we pick them up from their homes and take them back safely," Mr Amos said. "We have our volunteers around Fiji for this project and they are the ones who bring the patients to the island.
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Fiji's government in its 2014 National Budget has announced a 10% increase in excise duty of tobacco and alcohol. While making the announcement, Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama said the increase would help the Ministry of Health fight non-communicable
Tobacco, Alcohol Duty Up By 10%
diseases (NCDs). In addition, the allowable quantity of cigarettes which can be purchased at duty free shops will be reduced from 250 grams to 200 grams. While the prices for tobacco and alcohol increases from next year, the minimum age limit will also increase from 17 to 18 years.
Fiji's Prime Minister Commodore Josaia Voreqe Bainimarama has urged taxi drivers to serve the people better and not to rip off passengers as they are their customers. He made the remarks during the launch of the Veivueti Taxis Co-op Base in Nausori.
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"Our patients come in from as far as the Yasawa Islands, the Western Division, Central and the Northern divisions." Mr Amos said apart from the donation, some villagers have also helped. "The root crops such as dalo, cassava, vudi and vegetables and fruits are brought in by the villagers to feed the patients." "We also have volunteers cooking food for the patients. "No one is paid and it's all about making a difference in people's lives," he said.
I want to urge all of you to take advantage of your new co-op but also use it to serve the people better, said Bainimarama. The newly opened taxi base is offering the service of 48 taxi and one minibus. There are another 60 operators whove lodged applications to join the taxi base.
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Government has allocated $1.8 million two planes from Pakistan Airways for Fiji Airways to expand its services. and they remodeled their entire city to Prime Minister Commodore Voreqe create a hub. Fiji can do that. Bainimarama said this had been Fiji Airways managing director/chief provided to enable our national airline executive, Stefan Pichler, said: Were to explore new international routes. constantly reviewing our business to The Attorney-General, Aiyaz Sayed- seek ways to enhance our performance. Khaiyum, said one of the international Were always keen to explore routes they were looking at was 6 opportunities to grow our network in Singapore. a profitable way. The Governments We are very keen to expand our support in this area is very welcome. network status and we are very keen to 6 While its too early to discuss what the connect Fiji to other hubs, he said. outcome of any exploration exercise We have connected Hong Kong and would be, rest assured that whatever Los Angeles but we have not connected we do will be in the best interest of Fiji to South East Asia. and its tourism sector. We believe that there is enormous Civil aviation potential for Fiji to become a true Government is also undertaking a hub civil aviation hub and it is very significant upgrade to civil aviation in possible. Fiji. If we look at a country like Dubai, Commodore Bainimarama said $3 they started the Emirates by leasing million has been allocated to the Civil
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Aviation Authority of Fiji. A further $1.26 million is being provided to subsidise domestic air services to remote locations. Government will also provide $800,000 for the upgrade of rural airstrips, he said, This includes $200,000 for preparatory works in Rotuma and $600,000 for upgrades in Labasa, Savusavu, Taveuni, Koro, Gau, Bureta, Vanuabalavu, Lakeba, Ono-i-Lau, Cicia, Moala and Kadavu. Pacific Sun general manager, Shaenaz Voss, welcomed the allocation for the upgrade allocation for domestic airports and air strips. Of course we would welcome any upgrades to local airports and air strips, as these will assist both AFL and airlines to maintain safe operations, she said.
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Home Finance Company Limited (HFC) has been granted its banking license. This will see HFCs entry into the Fijian market early next year as the countrys sixth commercial bank. The increased competition in the banking sector as a result of HFCs entry is expected to further benefit customers with better products and services. Prime Minister Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama made the announcement during the 2014 National budget announcement. HFC, with strong and transparent governance, will have to compete in the marketplace with other commercial banks and operate as a profitable business, he said. But, Commodore Bainimarama said this wouldnt be just any bank as it would belong to the Fijian people. HFC is owned 75 per cent by the Fiji National Provident Fund and 25 per cent by the Unit Trust of Fiji.
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The difference is that the people of Fiji are the shareholders, and the profits will help ensure their future. Requirements met Governor of the Reserve Bank of Fiji, Barry Whiteside, said HFC had been given the licence as it had met all the requirements. They have fulfilled all the requirements for the licensing, which are not easy to meet, he said. They had been applying for license for some time and they had been trying to meet these requirements for some time.
Fiji will replace the blanket 13-year tax holiday for investments of $1 million or more with a tiered threshold system in 2014. Now, investments between $250,000 and $1 million will qualify for a 5-year tax holiday while investments between $1 million and $2 million will qualify
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With HFCs entry into the commercial banking sector, Fiji will from next year have six banks. Mr Whiteside said this had been possible as we do not have any policy on the number of banks that can operate in Fiji. They (banks) can come in and compete but we will monitor them very closely and ensure that they are prudent in all their activities, he said. The other banks include Westpac Fiji, ANZ Fiji, Bank of Baroda, Bank South Pacific and BRED Bank (Fiji) Limited.
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Fiji is finalising the introduction of the the 'FijiPay' system and an electronic National Switch to which all banks and financial institutions will be required to connect at the latest by January 2014. As a result, electronic transactions will be able to take place between all financial institutions and all other entities connected to the National Switch, meaning that consumers and businesses will enjoy vastly improved electronic services and convenience. Companies looking to provide eTicketing solutions to Fijian bus operators will also have to connect to the National Switch. This will ensure that there will be 100 per cent interoperability between all systems that are introduced to the market. By January of next year, the equal distribution of land lease monies will be implemented through electronic means. Landowners will have the option to have their lease monies paid
to individual bank accounts or through the FijiPay system. The government's ITC department will also continue work on an eServicesFiji online portal through which citizens, visitors and investors will be able to access a whole host of government services. The portal will include an Investment Fiji application to allow investors single window clearance to submit applications, register company names, apply for Tax Identification Numbers and seek RBF clearance, all online. An allocation of $250,000 has also been made in the 2014 National Budget for the International Standards Organisation and the Payment Card Industry certification for the government data centre. Fijis ITC Department has been given $20.1 million for the upgrade of all government ministries and departments IT systems in 2014.
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Paradise Beverages plans to cease brewing operations at the Lautoka Brewery during the second half of 2014. In a statement, the company said the site will be redeveloped into a distribution warehouse for beer and rum products in the West and for export. The company's existing permanent workforce at the Lautoka Brewery will be offered new roles at the Lautoka Distillery, the redeveloped Lautoka warehouse and the Suva Brewery. Casual and part-time employees who may be laid off due to the change will be assisted to find alternative employment. The change follows ongoing works to expand the Suva Brewery as part of the company's FJ$44million three-year investment plan. The second stage of the plan, worth $18million, will begin in early 2014. This will include the installation of a brew-house, malt silosm yeast progagation plant and other plant and equipment upgrades to replace the existing dated Suva Brewery plant and
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A 46-year-old Levuka man who raped his daughter pleaded guilty in the High Court in Suva. The man was charged with one count of rape and another count of indecent assault. The court heard that the accused had sexual encounters with her on several occasions between 2008 and 2010 without her consent. Justice Salesi Temo told defence Legal Aid lawyer Romanu Vananalagi that they were lucky that prosecution did not charge the man with multiple rapes.
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Naitata Joins Anti-Violence

Women living in Naitata settlement in Navua have commended Governments initiative to promote women rights in their community. These sentiments were aired when the community members met with the Minister for Women Dr Jiko Luveni after she officially included them to the Zero Tolerance Violence Free Community Campaign. Naitata settlement is now the second community in the Serua Province to be part of the campaign which is aimed at promoting the rights of women and children at all levels. To date a total of 66 communities have joined this campaign including Naitata, Makosoi and Lepanoni settlements from the province of Serua. In her official address, Minister Luveni said that the elimination of violence is an important thematic area outlined in governments Womens Plan of Action of Action (2010 to 2019). There has been an increase in reports of domestic violence and this campaign banks on the community support to eliminate violence against women and children. Through an integrated approach the Ministry works with Police and the Non-Government Organisations to provide 8 to 10 months of awareness programs, giving communities access to information on practice of our village committee and it challenges men to become good role models for their children. We are truly indebted to the government for giving us this opportunity to work together as a community to improve the lives of our families, the Naitata people are proud of this initiative, Mr Chand added. Serua Police assistant superintendent Mr Eroni Ratavola said that the campaign complements 'Duavata Model policing to reduce crime and domestic violence. The Serua province has recorded an increase in reports of domestic violence and through this campaign, the communities are informed that any form of violence against women and children is a serious crime and it should be reported. The Police also have the opportunity to provide awareness programs on drug offences, child abuse and sexual offences, he said. The 10 major phases of this campaign are: Initial planning process, identification of stakeholders, stakeholders meeting, the establishment of a gatekeepers committee, community consultation, official commitment, stakeholders and community training on gender based violence, economic and social empowerment program and finally the declaration of the community as a violence free community.
addressing issues of violence. One of the key determinants of violence is poverty and financial challenges faced by the families. The governments move to prioritise education through the 2014 budget will also ease the burden of families and ensure that every child have access to proper education. This campaign also enables womens groups to venture into income generating projects, being financially independent provides women with better choices for their lives, Dr Luveni said. Laxmi Womens Group president Mrs Muneshwari Chand said it was the first time for the Naitata women
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government today to show him the culmination of our hard work and sheer determination, Mr Matea said. 60 year old Taxi driver, Parama Nand said that he joined the co-operative in 2011 after facing problems from a local taxi base that he was driving for. Before I used to face a lot of problems with the other drivers so I decided to join Veivueti after the chairman offered to assist me, Mr Nand said. I dont have any regrets since then and I enjoy driving here and being a member of this co-operative, all the drivers treat me like their own brother. The new taxi base features an office, a drivers lounge and a wide screen for tracking the GPS system that will soon be installed in the Nausori based cars. Established in March 2011 with 11 cars, the co-operative to date has 48 taxis and 1 mini bus.
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A man who has denied murdering his wife says she was the love of his life and he has never remarried or looked for another partner after her death. Roneel Chand was testifying in the High Court in Suva. Chand continued to deny allegations that he poured kerosene on his wife and set her alight. I loved my wife. From the first day I met her till today. She was the love of my life, Chand said. He said he was the only one at home with his late wife on February 19, 2011 in Nadera. He said his mother had just gone to the temple for prayer. Testifying in court, he said he woke up at 8:30am and went straight to the porch of their home and sat on the settee. He was half asleep on the settee when he was awoken by a yell. When I heard the yell, in my mind, since my wife was suffering from fits, I thought she had an epileptic attack, he said. He said usually when his wife had an epileptic attack she normally yelled or ran and fell to the ground. He then ran into the house and saw his wife, Karishma on fire running into the living room. Acccording to Chand, she
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There is a suspected outbreak of leptospirosis and Hepatitis A in nine settlements in Ba. Numbers of people sick continue to rise as more people are being treated at Balevuto Health Centre. The Ministry of Health swung into action on Monday afternoon and shut down the private water dam which is believed to be the source of the two water-borne viruses.Water tanks have been placed under quarantine to ensure the nine settlements have safe and clean drinking water. District planning officer Western Luke Moroivalu said the emergency operation was put in place following the outbreak in the nine settlements.We have stationed an officer at the Nukuloa Community Post to co-ordinate the communities need for clean water supply. Mr Moroivalu has also confirmed the privately- owned water source with contaminated water has been shut down by the Health ministry on Monday afternoon.We are monitoring the situation with the health ministry very closely as we do not want to put the lives of these residents at risk, Mr Moroivalu said. The affected settlements are Moto, Vatusui, Nukuloa, Balevuto, Naruru, Kumkum, Toge, Tabataba and Naloto which has around 400 hundred families. The water source which supplied drinking water to the settlement for the past 50 years is owned privately. He said according to medical officers, residents of the settlement were still calling in at the hospitals diagnosed with Leptospirosis and Hepatitis A. A total of 20 water tanks will be stationed at various points around the settlements to supply water to these areas. We have been conducting awareness in these settlements together with the health ministry, the Fiji Red Cross and Water Authority of Fiji for the past few weeks.
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$15M Allocated For Polls

Preparations for next years general elections have been allocated $15 million in the Budget. The announcement was made by the Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, Voreqe Bainimarama. Earlier in September it was announced that a preliminary costing for the election is around $40 million. With the pledge made by Papua New Guinea of 25 million Kina (FJD$20 million), this means the balance of $5 million will be provided by Fijis international partners. PNGs pledge is expected to be released in the first quarter of next year. Mr Bainimarama said many of Fijis partners would soon be making specific pledges for material support, based on the results of the needs assessment survey. The Budget also provides $7 million to prepare for the first sitting of the elected Parliament. This is to include operational costs and upgrades to the Parliamentary complex. Commodore Bainimarama said this funding would go towards staff salaries and the refurbishment of the parliamentary chambers. We are currently finalising a United Nations Development Programme needs assessment for our Parliament. he said. No ethnic divisions When we go to the polls next year, every Fijian will be given one vote of equal value. No longer will we be divided by ethnicity and forced to queue in different lines at the polling stations. No longer will politicians be able to rely upon pre-determined ethnic voting blocs to win their seats. And most importantly, no longer will political leaders be able to gain election by appealing to narrow interests or the prejudices of one group or another. Broad interest Commodore Bainimarama said anyone who aspired to lead Fiji would have to appeal to the broad interests of all Fijians. Especially when there will only be a single constituency in next years elections. For the first time, elections will be a means of uniting our nation behind shared aspirations rather than dividing it by exploiting fear and jealousy, he said. Political parties will have to be of national stature and develop manifestos that appeal to as wide a base as possible to men and women, rural and urban residents, young and old. He said every Fijian would be free to choose the candidate he or she thought had the best policies for building the economy, creating jobs, delivering services, providing security, improving infrastructure, advancing rights, and moving Fiji forward. Voter registration So far close to 540,000 Fijians have registered to vote. Commodore Bainimarama said the system of electronic voter registration had been praised by international experts for its ability to help eliminate fraud. Registration of overseas voters began last month in New Zealand and will move next to Australia and other international locations in 2014. Experts Six elections experts provided by the European Union, Australia and New Zealand are working with the Elections Office to finalise planning for all aspects related to the 2014 election. Commodore Bainimarama said they would help identify polling stations, develop a specific list of material needs, draft the rules and regulations that would guide the electoral process, and establish a free, fair and transparent system for the hiring and training of qualified election staff. We have engaged with these experts because we want the 2014 elections to be conducted on best international practices and with full knowledge of the anomalies of previous elections.
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This may be a stable week for you. Jupiter in 12th house may result in frequent journeys on duty. You may be little wavering because of major planets in 4th house. It is better to postpone decisions with such a wavering mind. You may get decent returns for your investments. There may not be domestic happiness for various reasons. Students may get normal results for their hard work. They may have to change the presentation patterns. Mother may suffer with acute disorders in health. She may gain from her family with the positive strength of Mars. Children will have grand success in foreign countries. Spouse may have pressure in career matter. He/she may face humiliation with superiors. Father will have financial struggle for this week. He may be worried about entangled money. Elder siblings may succeed in an interview. Younger siblings may get profits in business.
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This may be fabulous week for you. Planets transiting in 6th house will give sufficient opportunities to improve knowledge. There may be verity or dynamic nature of work from this week onwards. You may be able to control your enemies with logical thinking. There is possibility for raising personal loans to meet the requirements. Students will come out success in competitive examinations. Mother may have short journeys otherwise she may receive auspicious communication about career. She may suffer from acute fevers and other seasonal problems. Children may move on to distant places for job or education. Spouse may lavishly spend most of the savings in this week. Father may have tough competition or opposition at his work place. Elder siblings may involve in minor accidents or they may undergo serious financial crisis. Younger siblings may purchase new conveyance or costly home appliances.
Leo:
There may be positive changes in career during this week. You may able to capitalize the situations. There may be disturbances in the domestic life. You should give primary importance to wealth matters throughout this week. Students may get average results for their performance. Mother may have stability in her career matters. She may be entrusted with responsible activities during this period. Children will have grand success in higher education. They may beget a child during this week. Spouse may have conflicts with business partners. He/she may try to settle some disputes with neighbours. Father may have pleasant life during this week. He should avoid speculative activities. Elder siblings may have acceptable changes in their profession. They may enjoy commendable growth in their financial status. Younger siblings may enjoy success in their lives.
Capricorn:
This may be a dynamic week for you. There may be delay in communications or response for your career enquiries. You may seriously search for better changes in career. You may take rapid decisions about family and financial matters. New relations or friendships are beneficial for this week. Students will get acceptable results for their efforts. They will be more active than before. Mother may be hospitalized because of blood pressure or urinary infection. Children may have most satisfactory results for their efforts. Father may be troubled by partners in business. Otherwise he may enter into new agreements of contracts in the middle of this week. Elder siblings may have the fortune to have new love affairs. They may narrowly escape from serious accidents. Younger siblings may have emotional outlook. They may decide to resign the current job.
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This may be a mixed week for you. There may not be much progress in career or educational matters. You may not be interested about hard work and future prospects. You may spend most of the time in entertainment and amusement. Love matters may distract you and affect your performance in other areas. Students may get average results for their presentations. Mother may have financial ambiguities. She may be successful in impressing higher authorities with hard work. Children may suffer with serious health complications. They may get admission for higher education. Spouse will have all round success in life. He/she may be promoted to next designation. Father may taste bitter experiences in his career. It is better to avoid speculative activities. Elder siblings may start new business with friends. Younger siblings may take conveyance for finance.
This may be a profitable week for you. Planets in 2nd house may help you to resolve financial problems. You may have earnings from different sources. Jupiter in 10th house is auspicious for expansion of name and fame. You may be respected for your experience and knowledge. Students may get pleasant results for their efforts. They may be more interested in studies than before. Mother may have financial benefits through investments or family. She may purchase jewels as an esteem symbol. Children may have pressure in career matters. They may have conflicts with superiors. Spouse will have financial uncertainty this week. He/she may take an indiscreet decision in life. Father will have receipt of financial benefits or other emoluments. Elder siblings may enjoy the comfort of new conveyance or residence. Younger siblings may have foreign visits or long journeys.
This may be a strenuous week for you. You may not able to properly analyze various financial scenarios. Some indiscreet decisions may result n severe losses. It is better not to lend money to others during this week. There may not be adequate increment in your salary as per the anticipation. You may have to fight for even normal benefits in career. Students may get average results for their hard work. Mother may quit job and enter into business. She may get good support from friends and family members. Children may have ultimate pressure in life. They may not able to accomplish their objectives for various reasons. Spouse may have health complications and pressure at work locations. Father will have stability in his career after a long time. Elder siblings may succeed in utilizing new financial resources. Younger siblings may be promoted to the next designation.
This may be a challenging week for you. You may have to work hard to prove your efficacy. Superiors may ask reasons for some technical errors. Enmity with colleagues may flare up during this week. You may be entrusted with heavy responsibilities much against your will. Students may get respectable results for their hard work. Mother may have conflicts with her family members. She may have face legal charges about a property. Children may have grand success in competitive examinations. There may be more innovative than before. Spouse will have testing situations in job or business. He/she may be worried about heavy expenditure. Father will have plenty of opportunities for his skills. He should lead a disciplined life to capitalize the situations. Elder siblings may be stormed with expenses. Younger siblings may face minor accidents this week. This may be a pleasant week for you. Transit of Jupiter in 5th house will bless you with a child. Your mind may be engaged with innovative thoughts. You may plan more but execute less. Transit of planets in 9th house may not give job satisfaction. Mars expecting ascendant will give you strong determination and go ahead spirit. Students will get acceptable results for their hard work. They may get admission in reputed institutions. Mother may recover from few health complications. Children may have youthful distractions which affect their performance. Spouse may have optimistic outlook throughout this week. He/she may be constructive in their thinking and planning. Father will have philosophical outlook during this period. However he may suffer with some temporary health complications. Elder siblings will enjoy ultimate success in all spheres of life. Younger siblings may fell ill.
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This may be a normal week for you.
This may be profitable week for you. There may not be much opposition for your activities. You will command the respect and recognition for your hard work. There may be handsome increment in your earnings as majority of planets are transiting in 11th house. Speculative gains are likely during this week. Students will get outstanding results for their performance. Mother may be hospitalized because of problems in lower abdomen region. Children may have conflicts with spouse throughout this week. They may involve in some illicit activities during this week. Spouse may have worries and tension in career. He/she may have to pay for the previous mistake. Father will have healthy competition in his occupation. Elder siblings may suffer with different health complications. They may lack confidence to face the situations. Younger siblings will have sudden changes in career.
Pisces:
There may be mixed results for you in this week. Planets in 8th house may results in serious obstructions in the completion of your activities. You may be misinterpreted by others on several occasions. You should look out for technical ambiguities in your career. Verification of your activities is very important in avoiding unnecessary confrontations. Students may get average results for their performance. Mother may suffer with minor health complications. She may be worried about future prospects. Children may have stability in their career. They may be transferred to their desired location. Spouse will have financial stability from this week onwards. Father may have sudden expenditure from different sources. He may inherit property from ancestors. Elder siblings may have challenging situations in career. Younger siblings may do well in competitions.
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Father Burnt Boy's Face With Fan Heater

A Christchurch man has been sent to jail for almost seven years for burning his five-year-old son with a heater in a fit of rage. The family asked for, and was granted, final name suppression order as the46year-old appeared before Christchurch District Court Judge Alistair Garland, to be sentenced to a prison term of six years and 11 months. With the judge's permission, he spoke to his partner who was in court with an infant daughter, and apologised for hurting their son. He said he hoped that one day he could stand in front of her and apologise properly. He wiped his eyes with his t-shirt as he spoke. He apologised to his daughter because he had injured the boy while she was present, and to the boy, who was not at court. But his older son was there, and the man told him: "Please take care of your brothers and sisters and stay away from the gangs. You promise me that. I don't want you getting hurt." The judge told the man his prison sentence was to send a message that offending of this kind would not be tolerated. The man had admitted the charge of disfiguring with intent to cause grievous bodily harm to the boy, who was hospitalised with severe burns to most of the right side of his face and ear. At the time of his guilty plea, Crown prosecutor Karyn South told the court: "Some of the burns are so significant that they have passed through all the layers of his skin." The man became angry and lost his temper when the fan heater was knocked over, scorching the floor at the house in Christchurch on July 20. He grabbed the heater and forcibly pushed the hot metal protective grill at the front of the heater against the boy's face. When police executed a search warrant the next day, they found the heater that appeared to have burnt skin tissue stuck to the grill. At the time, the police described the boy's injuries as horrific, and said they would require major surgery including a long period of skin grafts to reduce the disfigurement. The man was also appearing for sentence on two charges of receiving stolen property and his 24th conviction for driving while disqualified. The receiving charges, which he admitted, related to building equipment worth $3760, which was found in his house. South said the number of disqualified driving convictions showed "an ongoing total disregard for court orders". Defence counsel Bryan Green pointed out that only four of the prior disqualified driving offences had occurred in the last 17 years, and there had been no dishonesty offending since 2000. The man was given a first-strike warning, which imposes heavier sentences on repeat violent offenders.
Srishti Rana who was crowned Miss Asia Pacific World 2013 recently in Busan, South Korea was not allowed to carry the diamond studded crown home as the customs was not paid for the crown. Sristi was returning to India after winning the crown of Miss Asia Pacific world at a beauty pageant in South Korea. She landed at the Shivaji International airport where her crown was seized. She was asked to pay the duty for the crown as the crown was diamond studded. However, according to the officials, if any participant wins such an award, the customs department needs to get a special exemption notification by the Central Board of Excise and Customs (CBEC). Since the custom department did not get any certificate till that time, the crown was seized for the time being. Srishti Rana received the crown from last years winner Himangini Singh Yadu at a ceremony in South Korea. Last year Himangini won the coveted crown of Miss Asia Pacific World. This is Indias second victory in a row at this beauty pageant. Srishti was the 2nd runner up at the Femina Miss India contest. Further she
went on to represent India in the Miss Asia Pacific world contest. Srishti is from Faridabad in Haryana. She did her schooling from Faridabad. She is a graduate in Mass Communication and Journalism. Before Srishti, the other Indian females who won the coveted title of Miss Asis Pacific World are Zeenat Aman, Tara Anne Fonseca, Dia Mirza and Himangini Singh Yadu. While Zeenat Aman won the crown in 1970, Tara won it in 1973, Dia won in 2000 and Himangini won in 2012. Actress Namrata Shirodkar was the first runner up in the pageant in 1993. After winning the title, Srishti said, This is a dream come true! I am very proud of myself right now and still can't believe that I have won the crown. I have a long list of people to thank for their support but to name a few; I would want to thank God, my family, friends, Mr. Vineet Jain- MD Times Group and the Miss India Organization for their endless support. This wouldn't have been possible without any of them. I am so delighted at this moment Shristi also won the title for the best costume. She wore a peacock gown designed by designer-duo Falguni and Shane Peacock's gown.
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UN Launches $301M Philippines Aid Appeal

The UN has launched an appeal for $301m (190m) to help relief efforts in typhoon-hit areas of the Philippines. At least 10,000 people are feared to have been killed by Typhoon Haiyan, which struck the central Philippines last Friday. The UN says more than 11 million people are believed to have been affected by the storm, and some 673,000 displaced. Several countries have deployed ships to help the relief effort, but bad weather is hampering aid distribution. The BBC's Jonathan Head, in the badlyhit city of Tacloban on Leyte island, says the main road from the airport to the city is clogged with refugees and debris, and that residents are becoming angry at the lack of progress and increasing breakdown in security. Valerie Amos, the UN's Under-SecretaryGeneral for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief, has arrived in Manila to head the aid operation. "They need food, they need water, they need shelter. People need to be protected," she said. Helicopters were also in urgent need to help with assessing the damage, she said. Baroness Amos told reporters the UN would work alongside the Philippine government, and that efforts would focus on "food, health, sanitation, shelter, debris removal and also protection of the most vulnerable". "I very much hope our donors will be generous," she said. The BBC's Imogen Foulkes, at the UN in Geneva, says the operation will be one of the most challenging the body has ever mounted. Survivors are scattered across several of the 7,000 islands which make up the Philippines, says our correspondent. Many areas have not yet been reached, he says - so the figures of those in need, and the estimated death toll of 10,000, could rise.
American Airlines And US Airways Settle Merger Suit

American Airlines and US Airways have settled an anti-trust suit with US regulators, paving the way for their proposed merger to be finalised. The merger would create the world's largest airline. As part of the agreement, which must still be approved by a judge, the airlines will give up slots at several US airports. The two companies argued the consolidation was necessary to their survival. The US Justice Department had sued to stop the $11bn (6.9bn) merger in August, arguing it would reduce competition and result in higher prices for consumers. "This agreement has the potential to shift the landscape of the airline industry...[and] ensures airline passengers will see more competition on nonstop and connecting routes throughout the country," said Attorney General Eric Holder in a statement. Reduced flights The two airlines will each give up 57 slots to low-cost carrier airlines at Ronald Reagan International Airport in Washington DC and 34 slots at LaGuardia Airport (LGA) in New York City. The companies say this will result in 44 fewer daily departures at Reagan and 12 fewer daily departures at LGA - a fraction of the close to 400 daily flights that the airlines operate from those two airports. An additional two slots each at Boston Logan International, Chicago O'Hare International, Dallas Love Field, Los Angeles International and Miami International airports will be released. The slots will be given to low cost airlines like JetBlue and Southwest. "This agreement allows us to take the final steps in creating the new American Airlines," said Tom Horton, head of American Airline's parent corporation, AMR, in a statement. The company now says it expects the merger to be finalised in December 2013. AMR Corp has been in a bankruptcy restructuring for two years and it is hoped that once the merger is finalised, the company will be able to complete its turnaround. Shares in US Airways traded 3.5% higher before being halted on pending news. They were lower once the specifics of the deal had been announced. The anti-trust trial had been scheduled to start later this month. The US Justice Department had been joined by the attorneys-general of Arizona, Florida, Pennsylvania, Michigan, Tennessee, Virginia, and the District of Columbia, but all have agreed to the proposed settlement.
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Rescued Dog Rupee Climbs To Everest Base Camp, Believed To Be First Dog To Tackle Mt Everest
An abandoned puppy rescued from a rubbish dump in India has trekked to Everest Base Camp, becoming what is believed to be the first dog to tackle the peak. Former professional golfer Joanne Lefson says she adopted the 11-monthold dog, called Rupee, in the mountainous Indian town of Leh last September, and decided to take him on a trip to base camp at 5,364 metres. The pair began "Expedition Mutt Everest 2013" in the Himalayan town of Lukla on October 14, intending to raise awareness about the plight of homeless dogs and promote pet adoption. They accomplished their recordmaking feat 13 days later, describing it as "one giant leap for dog-kind" on Facebook. "I am so proud of Rupee," Ms Lefson said. "I thought I might have to carry him on some days, but instead, he took the lead and pulled me along. "I hope his accomplishment will compel people to be kinder to animals, especially strays - we need to realise that every life matters." Rupee and his owner trekked across rickety bridges and wet mountain paths, dodging landslides along the way. Despite missing part of his right ear and being close to death only a few weeks ago, Rupee had no trouble adjusting to the altitude and relished his first taste of snow. "He loved the snow, he ate it, he played in it. If I had let him, he would have slept in it too," Ms Lefson said. Photographs on the Facebook site show the puppy enjoying the sights and sounds of Nepal, cuddling with bearded Hindu monks in Kathmandu and playing with children in the Himalayan town of Namche Bazaar. The pair are now in Ms Lefson's native South Africa, where Rupee is catching up on his sleep. Ms Lefson is preparing to launch a book next week devoted to her former dog Oscar who accompanied her around the world.
Rupee, a puppy rescued from a rubbish dump, made it to Everest Base Camp after 13 days
Rabbi Returns $98,000 He Found In Desk He Bought On Craigslist

A Connecticut rabbi returned $98,000 in cash he found in a plastic bag hidden behind drawers of an ordinary office desk he bought on Craigslist in September. Rabbi Noah Muroff, a high school teacher at a private Jewish school in New Haven, discovered the money while dismantling the $150 desk to move it through a narrow doorway. "The desk did not fit ... by just a fraction of an inch," Muroff said. He said he unhooked file cabinet drawers and removed the top of the desk. Then came the unexpected surprise. "Without detaching the desk, Muroff said, "this money, which was behind the drawers, was totally inaccessible." The rabbi and his wife, Esther, were in total shock. "We were looking at each other and laughing," he said. "This kind of thing only happens in the movies." On the evening of September 2, just days before Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, Muroff and a friend picked up the desk from a woman, Patty, who lives just outside of New Haven. Muroff declined to identify the owner further. "I knew this was her money," he said. "She told me she bought the desk from Staples and put it together herself." Within 20 minutes of finding the money, around 11:30 p.m. that same evening, Muroff called Patty. "She was speechless, without words," he said. Muroff said the former owner told him she put her inheritance in the desk and after a while forgot it was there. "I do not think there are too many people in this world that would have done what you did by calling me," Patty wrote in a thank you note to Muroff that CNN obtained. The couple took their four children with them to return the money the next day, hoping their good deed will send "the message of honesty and integrity," he said.
European Union To Lift In-Flight Bans On Smartphones And Other Devices Airplane passengers in the European materials, like e-books.
Union will soon be allowed to use their smartphones and other electronic devices during all phases of flight, including take-off and landing. The move follows a similar relaxation of restrictions by the United States, where passengers are now also able to play games and read downloaded
Under the new rules, electronic devices must still be switched to flight mode, and talking on a phone in-flight is still banned. However the European Aviation Safety Agency says it will look at eventually allowing passengers to use their mobile phones to make calls while in the air.
The mother of a toddler who died of bleeding on the brain says her then partner was physically and verbally abusive towards the girl. Two-year-old Tanilla Warrick-Deaves died of bleeding on the brain caused by blunt trauma at Watanobbi on the New South Wales Central Coast in August 2011. She had also suffered extensive injuries to the head, torso and arms. Her mother, Donna Deaves, is serving a minimum of nine years in prison for Tanilla's manslaughter. Deaves is now a prosecution witness against her former boyfriend, 29-yearold Warren James Ross, who is on trial for Tanilla's murder. Deaves told Sydney's Supreme Court that Ross was "very angry about (toilet training)". "[He would be] hitting her (Tanilla) with his hand, her shoes, my shoes, (electrical and phone) cords, anything," Deaves said. She said a frequent punishment handed down by Ross was to make Tanilla run laps around their living room if she soiled herself. "Tanilla did the laps, and kept doing the laps. I don't know how she did it," Deaves said. A few days before Tanilla died, Deaves said she saw Ross grab her daughter by the hair and bang her head against a glass shower screen.
Mother Gives Evidence Against Former Boyfriend Over Murder Of 2Year Tanilla
Ross called Tanilla a "black dog" and kicked her across the floor, causing her to hit her head on a cupboard, the court heard. "She was looking drowsy, like she was going to pass out," Deaves said, adding Tanilla lost consciousness shortly afterwards. "I said, 'let me ring an ambulance" "(Ross said), 'Do that and I'll tell them you did it'." Deaves said she put Tanilla in a stroller, as ordered by Ross, and spent the whole night awake beside the unconscious child. Tanilla did not regain consciousness the next day and Deaves said she discovered the toddler was not breathing the following night. "I picked her up and put my hand on the back of her and she wasn't breathing," Deaves said, looking straight at Ross in the dock. "She was dead." Earlier in the trial, prosecutors told the court the accused was in a relationship with the child's mother and was determined to toilet train the girl in the weeks before her death. The Crown said Ross felt the child was deliberately defying him. It said it felt his attempts to discipline Tanilla were "far in excess of what is reasonable". Ross has pleaded not guilty to Tanilla's murder and frequently shook his head during Deaves's testimony.
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Foods That Trigger Bloating

If youve ever felt bloated, youll know the symptoms: you start the day with a flat stomach, but as the day progresses your belly starts to swell, feeling full and tight, until by the end of the day, you look like you're pregnant. It can be so bad that you cant close a pair of pants that fitted perfectly a few days earlier! Here's some help. Bloating is a result of excess gas in the intestines. There are many possible causes for this highly uncomfortable condition, ranging from air swallowing, overeating, constipation and hormonal changes during PMS to irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), overgrowth of bacteria in the small intestine, certain medications, gastroesophageal reflux and food intolerances. Abdominal bloating can also be caused by more serious disorders such as coeliac disease, Crohns disease and colon cancer. If you constantly experience abdominal bloating and pain, it is important to see your doctor to make sure there is nothing serious present. However, in many cases bloating can be eased by simple changes in your diet. Its a good idea to keep a food diary for a week: make a note of everything you eat and how you feel afterwards. Pretty soon you should be able to spot a pattern and identify the culprit. The following foods can cause bloating: 1) Greasy, fried foods 5) Carbonated and high-acid drinks bacteria trying to break it down. If you suspect that you are lactose intolerant, consult a dietician to ensure adequate consumption of other calcium-rich foods. 8) Too much fruit
Salt is a big culprit when it comes to bloating. High-sodium foods cause the body to retain water, which leads to a bloated feeling. Sodium can show up in some unlikely sources, especially in processed foods, so read your food labels and rather flavour your foods with herbs. 3) Spicy foods
All carbonated drinks - from sodas to fizzy mineral water - can cause bloating because the carbon dioxide trapped in the bubbles creates gas in the stomach. Some beverages such as alcohol, caffeinated drinks, coffee, tea, hot chocolate and some fruit juices (like orange juice, pineapple juice and tomato juice) are high in acid which can irritate your GI tract, resulting in swelling and bloating. 6) Artificial sweeteners
Just as some people are lactoseintolerant, others are fructoseintolerant, and their bodies cannot digest the sugar properly. If you find you have excess gas and bloating after eating fruit, this may apply to you. Choose lower-fructose fruits, like sweet melon and apricots, instead of highfructose fruits like apples and bananas. It is also best to eat fruit separately from a meal - either 30 minutes before or at least two hours after. 9) Starches
Greasy fast foods like burgers, chips, fried chicken and deep-fried eats like samoosas, koeksisters and doughnuts can cause bloating because it takes the stomach much longer to break down the fats and properly digest them. This extra time allows gas to build up, causing bloating. 2) Salty foods
Spicy foods have been shown to stimulate the release of stomach acid, which can cause irritation. Limit the use of black pepper, nutmeg, cloves, chilli powder, curry, onions, garlic, mustard, BBQ sauce, horseradish, tomato sauce and vinegar. 4) Gassy vegetables
Certain artificial sweeteners, such as aspartame, saccharin, sorbitol, xylitol, maltitol, mannitol, cyclamates and sucralose can increase bloating. These are often found in diet drinks, sweets, cookies, energy bars and chewing gums. The artificial sweeteners linger in the stomach because they cannot be digested, and after enough buildup they act as a platform for the fermentation of bacteria, leading to production of gas. 7) Dairy products
Some vegetables produce more gas than others do, and everyone varies in their ability to absorb and tolerate that gas. If you're sensitive, you may want to limit the amount of gas-producing vegetables such as the following: baked beans, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, lentils, Lima beans, onions and peppers.
If your body is unable to digest lactose, or milk sugar, the consumption of dairy products can make you feel bloated. This condition, called lactose-intolerance, is relatively common, especially among people of Asian, African and Southern European descent. The lactose that is not completely digested will pass to the colon where gas is produced by the
Most starches, including potatoes, maize, pasta, and wheat produce gas as they are broken down in the large intestine. If you find that you are particularly sensitive to a starch, substitute it with rice - the only starch that does not cause gas. Also, beware of refined graines like white flour that's often used in white bread, cake and biscuits. Not only do they offer little nutrition, they can also cause water retention, with bloating as a result. 10) Chewing gum Chewing gum can make you swallow air, which then gets trapped in your belly, causing pressure, bloating, and gas. It also often contains artificial sweeteners which will just aggravate the bloating.
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A constitutional court challenge has been launched over the federal government's decision to prevent doctors from prescribing heroin to addicts. Providence Health Care, which operates St. Paul's Hospital in downtown Vancouver, says its lawsuit involves five patients who have been part of a clinical trial known as SALOME. The SALOME trial examined a specific form of prescription heroin and operated under a federal exemption, but patients who left the trial are no longer covered under that exemption. In a written statement to CBC News, the office of Health Minister Rona Ambrose said the federal government was forced to close loopholes that allowed "for the feeding of addiction under the guise of treatment." "Under the Special Access Program, Health Canada can approve emergency
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access to certain medicines for Canadians with rare diseases or terminal illness," the statement said, adding that this program "was not intended as a way to give illicit drugs to addicts." Doctors in Vancouver had obtained federal approval to prescribe the heroin to 21 patients who left the trial, but last month Ambrose intervened when she introduced new regulations to close what she described as a "loophole" that allowed the drug to be dispensed. Dianne Doyle, CEO of Providence Health Care, says the patients are extremely vulnerable and haven't benefited from other treatments such as methadone. The lawsuit alleges the new federal regulations violate the patients' charter rights and it is asking the B.C. Supreme Court to throw out the revised federal rules. Surrey is planning a hike in taxes and utilities next year of more than $100. The city is gearing up to consider its 2014 budget a document that right now includes an increase of $113 to the owner of the average home with an estimated value of $643,600. As outlined in its five-year plan last year, Surrey is considering a 2.9-percent property tax hike ($44.40), along with a one-per-cent road levy ($15.31), for a total tax increase of $59.71. It will bring the property taxes on the average home to $1,590. In addition, homeowners will be hit with a host of utility increases, including water ($19.39); sewer ($19.26); a parcel tax for pipe repair, pumping stations, etc. ($13); and an increase in garbage hauling of $2 for a total utility hike of $53.62. The total cost of utilities on the average home will be $1,170. The total new cost of taxes and utilities
Heather Wilson Duncan claims her husband gave her a loaded gun, but she thought he was joking
A Calgary jury heard a compelling 911 call on Tuesday made by a woman who said she had just shot her 68-year-old husband. The tape was played as Heather Wilson Duncan's second-degree murder trial got underway in a Calgary courtroom. "I think I killed my husband.... Please come, please come right away, please come," the 911 call states. For 36 minutes, Heather Wilson Duncan pleads with the people at the other end of the 911 call to send help to her Sundre-area home in southern Alberta telling the same story over and over again. In the call she seems disorientated, and has trouble relaying her rural address to 911 dispatchers. She later confirmed her husband was dead. Hes dead, I killed him, I killed my husband ... oh God, oh God, oh God. Wilson Duncan says she and her husband were drunk and got in a fight. She said her husband poured a bottle of wine on her. Wilson Duncan said she was sitting in front of the fireplace when he handed her a loaded gun and told her to shoot. "He gave me the gun," she said. "We were fighting and he said it was loaded." On the tape she says she thought he was joking, but Barry Duncan ended up dead. Defence lawyer Jim Butlin says it was an involuntary or accidental discharge and Wilson Duncan should be acquitted. "I think the 911 tape shows she was distraught, intoxicated and quite confused," he said. If she is found guilty, it is an automatic life sentence with no chance of parole for 10 years.
'I Killed My Husband,' Sundre Woman Tells 911
on the average Surrey home valued at $643,600 will be $2,760, or $3,170 if the home has a secondary suite. Extra operating costs expected next year include 12 additional RCMP members, with five more municipal support workers. There will be no new hires for firefighting, bylaw enforcement, or animal control. Labour contract increases next year are expected to amount to $9 million, while third-party contracts are expected to jump by $2.41 million. Surrey is planning to budget $1 million for new public facilities next year, add $1.10 million worth of new programs, and increase contributions to capital and technology replacement by $1.5 million. The $763-million budget will be discussed by the city's finance committee, which includes all of council, on Nov. 25.
Natasha Warren is serving three years in prison for killing Kassandra Kaulius A Surrey woman serving a three-year sentence for killing another woman while driving drunk in May 2011 was denied parole on Wednesday. Natasha Warren, now 36, struck Kassandra Kaulius, 22, as she drove home from a softball practice, and then fled the scene. Warren was later found by police hiding in bushes with a blood alcohol level more than twice the legal limit for driving. On Wednesday, she applied for parole after 10 months in jail, telling the Parole Board of Canada that she has committed herself to a life of sobriety. Warren also said she would never drive again and that she has taken every course she could to better herself while behind bars. However, the parole board concluded Warren lacks insight into her behaviour, and that she still poses an undue risk to the public. A bottle and a half of wine During Warren's trial last year, it was revealed that she was travelling at 103 km/h when she collided with Kaulius and had consumed more than a bottle of wine before getting behind the wheel. Additionally, Warren called her boyfriend rather than police after the accident, who told her keep the keys from the van and flee and to report the van stolen. Warren eventually pleaded guilty to dangerous driving causing death, failing to stay at the scene and driving with a blood alcohol level higher than 0.08. The Kaulius family has been very vocal in their opposition to Warren's application for parole. Markita Kaulius, Kassandra's mother, was at the parole hearing on Wednesday. "We are really pleased she is being held accountable by the parole board. It is really the first time in three years that, as a family, we feel that the justice system actually listened to the victim's family and did the right thing," said Markita. Warren said little after her application was officially denied, but the parole board said she can re-apply in one year. Her statutory release date is set for January 2015.
'Sober' Drunk-Driving Killer Denied Parole
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The North Shore ski hills are still looking very green, but a change is on the way. Environment Canada meteorologist Doug Lindquist says snow could fall Saturday. We expect it even as low as SFU possibly or the higher levels of the North Shore. It means the North Shore mountains will be starting to collect. The question is how organized the system. I really dont see a lot of moisture in a storm system until maybe earlier next week. Up the Sea-to-Sky corridor, Whistler Mountain is opening ahead of schedule, this Saturday.
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Surrey Passes Anti-Tethering Law
Surrey has passed a bylaw outlawing the tethering of dogs for long periods of time. On Tuesday, Surrey council gave early approval to the bylaw, which prohibits the tying of dogs for more than four hours in total on any given day. While it's unclear how city bylaw officers are going to clock how long a dog has been tethered, Coun. Barinder Rasode said the important part of the bylaw is the message it will send to people who might mistreat their animals. "What I think is really important here, is us moving forward with this bylaw
is a real indication that treating dogs humanely is a priority for the City of Surrey," Rasode said. "Enforcement will be a bit of a challenge the challenge will be how do you determine whether that was four hours." South Surrey animal rights activist Janet Olson said the city's coming up short on the legislation. "This unenforceable legislation seems perfectly designed to try to appease frustrated animal lovers while at the same time doing nothing to alienate chained dog owners. It is all appearance without any substance." Olson said.
One Last Push To Save Aircare

BCs premier wants the program phased out in 2014 Pollution will only get worse if plans to phase out the AirCare program are not stopped, according to the BC Government and Service Employees Union. It admits newer cars emit less carbon monoxide. But cars that are eight years and older do begin to have problems with their oxygen sensors and their catalytic converters and thats why we see about 10 per cent of cars fail the AirCare test every year. Its not new cars, its those cars that are eight years and older, explains Evan Stewart with the BCGEU. It wants the program to continue and expanded to include heavy duty trucks and is making the pitch to Metro Vancouvers environment and parks committee on Thursday. It wont get everyones support though. There are a lot of things that pollute and I think there are far worse polluters than vehicles in todays world, says Langley City Councillor and vice-chair of the Metro committee Gayle Martin. Martin questions whether the BCGEU is really concerned about peoples health or whether its simply about the approximately 100 jobs that will be lost. Its about both, we represent about 110 people that work at AirCare, these are good jobs and green jobs. But we also do it because AirCare is an important part of a clean air strategy for Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley. Thats why Ontario, Washington State and California are all extending their vehicles emissions testing programs and thats because they work. BCs premier says the program will be phased out in 2014 and that will not change.
It won't be called a bonus any longer, but BC Ferries executives will take home almost as much money as they do now after a switch to a salary holdback plan. After months of promises by Transportation Minister Todd Stone to fix the controversial bonuses, the corporation announced Wednesday they've been eliminated retroactive to April 1, 2013. In their place is a new salary holdback system that raises the base salary of executives by the four-year average of their recent bonuses. Part of the new higher base salary will be held back, starting next April, and be paid out only if performance targets are met. BC Ferries' board chair Donald Hayes said the plan is in line with the province's guidelines for executive compensation at Crown corporations. But critics aren't impressed. "It's bait and switch," NDP leader Adrian Dix said. "This is a bonus scheme by another name. I don't know why the premier thinks people will be fooled by this." BC Ferries executive vice-president and chief financial officer Robert Clarke received a $133,000 bonus this year on top of his base salary of $297,300, for total pay before pension contributions of $431,000. Under the new system, his maximum salary will rise to $403,000, assuming he meets targets and isn't subject to any holdback. CEO Michael Corrigan's base salary rises from $364,000 to $425,125 and he is forecast to get the identical overall compensation of $563,000 in
BC Ferries Bosses Swap Bonuses For Higher Pay
2014 after pension contributions and other benefits are added. Corrigan's pay is capped at that level, which is 60 per cent below former CEO David Hahn, who had been dubbed the "million dollar man" for the bonuses that took his overall compensation into seven figures. The corporation said a holdback plan for other managers wasn't feasible so their base salaries will be raised by the four-year average of bonuses, which will no longer be paid. Hayes also announced a two-year pay freeze for all executives and managers until 2016. "A two-year pay freeze is meaningless when you're overpaying so dramatically," said Canadian Taxpayers Federation B.C. director Jordan Bateman, who pointed to the much lower salary of $165,943 paid to the CEO of Washington State's ferry system. "I'd call this baby steps but that might be insulting to babies." He said nothing has been done to address the real problem with bonuses or holdbacks that they're meaningless if the targets are too easy to achieve. The most recent bonuses were paid out for 2012 performance when the corporation recorded a surplus, but critics maintain that shouldn't have counted because the government injected $21.5 million in extra subsidies. Bateman said no executive should get a bonus or a holdback repaid in years where BC Ferries raises fares or takes more money in provincial subsidies. "That should be a deal breaker on bonuses and holdbacks."
Minister Alexander Announces Citizenship Judge Appointment

Canadas Citizenship and Immigration Minister Chris Alexander announced that Trang Angie Nguyen has been appointed for a three-year part-time term as a Citizenship Judge for the Vancouver Area. Prior to her appointment, Trang Angie Nguyen worked as an Accredited Court Interpreter for the Attorney General in British Colombia. She is active in the Vietnamese community through her involvement with Vietnam Heritage Day, Vietnamese Student Scholarships and Bursaries for Vietnamese Womens Society and as a spokesperson for the Vietnamese Canadian Community. She was awarded the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal in 2012. Citizenship judges are responsible for making decisions on citizenship applications, presiding over citizenship ceremonies and administering the oath of citizenship to new citizens. Citizenship judges are appointed by the Governor in Council on the recommendation of the Minister of Citizenship and Immigration. New appointees are chosen from a list of qualified candidates who have gone through rigorous screening, including a written exam, reference check and oral interview. Candidates for citizenship judge appointments are evaluated against the skills required by the position: information-seeking, judgment/analytical thinking, decision making, effective communication, cross-cultural sensitivity, leadership, self-confidence, self-control and writing ability.
New BosaSPACE concept aims to make spacious suites affordable Vancouver real estate company Bosa 500 to 750 square feet, and are meant Properties hopes to make spacious to allow for entertaining up to eight suites affordable in Surrey, B.C., with people for dinner. foldaway walls, Murphy beds and The tower, located in the Central City extendable tables. neighbourhood, is expected to be ready The new suites range in size from in three years.
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Problem Neighbour: B.C. Court Upholds Rare Judgement Ordering Woman To Sell Condo
A woman's home may be her castle, but British Columbia's Appeal Court says she still must play nice with the neighbours. The province's highest court has upheld a rare judgment that ordered a Vancouver-area woman to sell her condo after years of complaints and unpaid strata fines. The B.C. Supreme Court issued a ruling earlier this year that ordered Rose Jordison to sell her suite in a Surrey strata development following an avalanche of complaints about the behaviour of the woman's son, Jordy. Jordison appealed, arguing the court did not have the power to interfere with her property rights. But the Appeal Court issued a unanimous decision on Tuesday that said provincial legislation permits a court-ordered sale in such extreme cases. "The competing private property interest ... must, in my opinion, yield to the rights and duties of the collective as embodied in the (strata) bylaws and enforceable by court order," Justice Ian Donald wrote for the three-judge panel. "The old adage 'a man's home is his castle' is subordinated by the exigencies of modern living in a condominium setting." The case is believed to be the first in B.C. in which a court has ordered the sale of a condo due to neighbour complaints. The Jordisons moved into the strata complex in mid-2006, and by the following year, they had racked up more than two dozen complaints, mostly related to noise. Over the next several years, residents continued to lodge complaints about Jordison's son, who they claimed loudly stomped around the family's unit and harassed other residents by screaming obscenities, making rude gestures and spitting at them. Jordison has suggested her son's behaviour is related to autism, though the court hasn't heard any medical evidence to support that. She also filed a human rights complaint, but withdrew it after the B.C. Human Rights Tribunal requested medical documentation. Her lawyer, John Zeljkovich, declined to comment after the decision was released Tuesday. This week's Appeal Court decision follows more than a year of tangled legal proceedings that saw the B.C. Supreme Court order a sale last year, only to have the Appeal Court overturn that first order and instead leave the Jordisons under an injunction to behave. Earlier this year, the B.C. Supreme Court ruled the Jordisons had breached that injunction due to "continuing harassment." The lower court judge concluded the only reasonable solution was to order the Jordisons to move. The Appeal Court agreed. "The appellants have repudiated the co-operative foundation of strata living and their intolerable behaviour has brought about the forced sale," Donald wrote in the Appeal Court's decision. "There was ample evidence before the judge that only a sale would resolve the problem." While the case is believed to be the first of its kind in B.C., there has been a handful of similar cases elsewhere in Canada, particularly in Ontario. In 2010, an Ontario judge ordered a Toronto woman to sell her condo after years of complaints about verbal and physical abuse. Neighbours accused the woman of assault, shouting racist and homophobic slurs, and in one instance cutting the TV cable service of one resident. In a less serious case, the B.C. Supreme Court issued a ruling last year that ordered a condo owner in downtown Vancouver to stop using his hot tub after 11 p.m. due to noise complaints. Legal experts have predicted more neighbour disputes could end up in court as the proportion of Canadians living in the small confines of condos increases. Currently, one in eight Canadian households lives in a condo, either as an owner or a renter, according to Statistics Canada, condos representing a larger share of new housing starts compared with a decade ago.
Embattled Toronto mayor Rob Ford has admitted buying illegal drugs in the past two years. After previously admitting to smoking crack cocaine while in "a drunken stupor", Mr Ford made his latest admission under questioning by colleagues in the Toronto City Council. Asked if he had bought illegal drugs in the past 24 months, he replied: "Yes, I have." The councillors voted to ask the mayor to take a leave of absence for the sake of the city's reputation, but they are unable to force him to quit unless he is convicted of a crime. The Ontario provincial government could unseat him through new legislation or an amendment to the City of Toronto Act. That is a risky move that, according to legal experts, may set a dangerous precedent. City councillor Jaye Robinson read from a non-binding petition signed by 30 of the city's 44 councillors, and passed by a vote of 41-2. "We have grown increasingly
Toronto's Crack Mayor Admits To Buying Drugs, Warns Of More Scandals To Come, But Still Won't Quit
concerned by the seemingly endless cycle of allegations, denials and belated admissions about your behaviour," she said. That petition asks Mr Ford to take a leave of absence and apologise for "misleading" Toronto residents. "Our city's reputation has been damaged and continues to suffer," Ms Robinson said. "Together we stand to ask you to step aside and take a leave of absence to address your challenges privately outside of the public eye." Speaking afterwards, Mr Ford said he could not change the past and would continue his efforts as mayor to save Toronto money, but he admitted there may be more scandals to come. 76 per cent of voters want Ford to leave A poll conducted for several TV and radio stations showed 76 per cent of Toronto voters believe Mr Ford should step down or take a leave of absence. The scandal had now made Mr Ford the target of late-night talk show jokes and drawn international media interest to Toronto, much to the annoyance of voters. Six months ago, the Toronto Star newspaper and media blog Gawker said they had seen a video of the mayor smoking the drug, and Toronto police chief Bill Blair has since confirmed the video exists. Last week, the Star bought a separate video that showed Mr Ford
in an expletive-laden rant making unspecified threats and pounding his hands together. The mayor apologised and admitted he was "extremely inebriated". While Mr Ford has admitted to moments of heavy drinking and drug use, he has said he does not need to seek treatment.
Canadas Jobs Minister Urges Employers Up Your Wages

Higher pay key to solving skills shortage, unemployment
If youre having trouble finding a job, or making ends meet, youre not alone. Now, Canadas Jobs Minister is telling employers they have to do their part to help solve labour market issues. Thousands are unemployed, businesses complain they cant find enough skilled workers, and people are having more trouble than ever saving money. Minister of Employment Jason Kenney says part of the solution to all three problems is in the hands of employers: Its awfully hard for me to defend the proposition there are labour and skills shortages when in fact wage rates have barely kept pace with inflation, says Kenney. He appealed to those attending the BC Business Summit in Vancouver. Even in some of the sectors which allegedly have very tight labour markets, wage rates are barely above inflation, he added. President of the BC Federation of Labour Jim Sinclair says its all lip service until the federal government creates legislation around wages and more union workplaces. But Kenney says theres no plans for Ottawa to get involved in setting minimum wage.
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Coloring
You haven't been feeling so great for the last few days, and you've had a runny nose and a cough. Then one morning you wake up and stumble into the bathroom. You look in the mirror with blurry eyes and - yikes! You have chickenpox! What Is Chickenpox? Chickenpox is caused by a virus called varicella zoster. People who get the virus often develop a rash of spots that look like blisters all over their bodies. The blisters are small and sit on an area of red skin that can be anywhere from the size of a pencil eraser to the size of a dime. You've probably heard that chickenpox are itchy. It's true. The illness also may come along with a runny nose and cough. But the good news is that chickenpox is a common illness for kids and most people get better by just resting like you do with a cold or the flu. And the really good news is that, thanks to the chickenpox vaccine, lots of kids don't get chickenpox at all. Kids who do get it, if they got the shot, often get less severe cases, which means they get better quicker. What Happens When You Have Chickenpox? Chickenpox may start out seeming like a cold: You might have a runny or stuffy nose, sneezing, and a cough. But 1 to 2 days later, the rash begins, often in bunches of spots on the chest and face. From there it can spread out quickly over the entire body - sometimes the rash is even in a person's ears and mouth. The number of pox is different for everyone. Some people get just a few bumps; others are covered from head to toe. At first, the rash looks like pinkish dots that quickly develop a small blister on top (a blister is a bump on your skin that fills up with fluid). After about 24 to 48 hours, the fluid in the blisters gets cloudy and the blisters begin to crust over. Chickenpox blisters show up in waves, so after some begin to crust over, a new group of spots may appear. New chickenpox usually stop appearing by the seventh day, though they may stop as early as the third day. It usually takes 1014 days for all the blisters to be scabbed over and then you are no longer contagious. Besides the rash, someone with chickenpox might also have a stomachache, a fever, and may just not feel well. How Does Chickenpox Spread? Chickenpox is contagious, meaning that someone who has it can easily spread it to someone else. Someone who has chickenpox is most contagious during the first 2 to 5 days that he or she is sick. That's usually about 1 to 2 days before the rash shows up. So you could be spreading around chickenpox without even knowing it! A person who has chickenpox can pass it to someone else by coughing or sneezing. When he or she coughs, sneezes, laughs, and even talks, tiny drops come out of the mouth and nose. These drops are full of the chickenpox virus. It's easy for someone else to breathe in these drops or get them on his or her hands. Before you know it, the chickenpox virus has infected someone new. Itchy Itchy, Scratchy Scratchy If you are that unlucky person, how do you keep your chickenpox from driving you crazy? They itch, but you're not supposed to scratch them. These tips can help you feel less itchy: Keep cool because heat and sweat will make you itch more. You might want to put a cool, wet washcloth on the really bad areas. Trim your fingernails, so if you do scratch, they won't tear your skin. Soak in a lukewarm bath. Adding some oatmeal to your bath water can help relieve the itching. Have your mom or dad help you apply calamine lotion, which soothes itching. Don't Scratch Scratching the blisters can tear your skin and leave scars. Scratching can also let germs in, and the blisters could get infected. If your fever goes higher and an area of your skin gets really red, warm, and painful, tell an adult right away. You'll need to see a doctor because you could have a skin infection. While you have the chickenpox, a pain reliever like acetaminophen might help you feel better, but let your parents help you with this. Do not take aspirin because it can cause a rare but serious illness in kids called Reye syndrome. Medicines and creams that may stop the itch can also be helpful. It doesn't usually happen, but let your parents know if you feel especially bad. Sometimes, chickenpox leads to other, more serious illnesses. Usually, you won't have any major problems and you'll get better in a week or two. And when all the blisters have scabs, you're not contagious anymore and you can go back to school! In a few days, the scabs will fall off. And once you've had chickenpox, it's unlikely you'll ever get it again.
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Tips To Improve Eye Vision

Nearly half of our days are spent in reading text, working on the computer or staring at lavish LCDs. All these leads to eye fatigue and eye related problems, which further causes diminished vision. Follow these simple tips by an Ophthalmologist, to sharpen your vision so you can see your way to a future of longevity. 1: Practice relaxation exercise One of the simplest relaxation exercise you can do to your eyes is - place your hands together palm to palm and rub them together briskly creating heat. Place them over your eyes and allow your eyes to relax. Do not let light in. Do this whenever you have time during the day. 2: Blink your eyes regularly Constantly blinking your eyes is a very simple way to keep your eyes fresh and avoid eyestrain. Computer users tend to blink their eyes very less, thus it is recommended that they should follow the exercise of blinking their eyes every three-four seconds. 3: Stare at a distance Most of the computer victims are a victim of far-sightedness (have trouble seeing things, which are at a distance). To correct this or avoid this problem, make an effort to stare something at a distance every 30-45 minutes, for 5 seconds. This technique will help to improve your focus of distant objects. 4: Splash water If you feel that your eyes are strained, go to the washroom and wash your eyes thoroughly. Make this a daily habit. Splashing your eyes with water will help to relieve your eyes from excessive stress and make them fresh. 5: Do '8' exercise Practicing '8' exercise will help to increase your eye flexibility. Start it by imagining a giant figure of eight in front of you about 10 feet in front of you. Now trace the figure of eight with your eyes, slowly. Practicing tracing it on either side. 6: Practice zooming exercise Start this muscle straitening exercise by sitting in a comfortable position. Stretch out your arm with your thumb in the hitchhike position Focus on your thumb as your arm is outstretched. Now bring your thumb closer to you, focussing all the time, until your thumb is about 3 inches in front of your face. Now move your thumb away again until your arm is fully outstretched. Keep practicing this exercise for few seconds. 7: Take an early walk Get up early and go for a walk. This technique will make your eyes fresh and relaxed. Besides, it will also get sufficient sunlight. 8: Don't make your eyes depended on glasses Spectacles are just a great fix for your deteriorating vision power. It does not improve or fixes your eyesight. Thus, don't depend on your glasses too much.
New Test For Patients With Sore Throats Cuts Antibiotic Use By 29 Pc
A new 'clinical score' test for patients suffering from sore throats may help reduce the amount of antibiotics prescribed and result in patients feeling better more quickly. Researchers at the University of Southampton, funded by the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Heath Technology Assessment (HTA) Programme, used the five-item FeverPAIN score to decide whether to prescribe patients with an antibiotic immediately or to give them a delayed prescription and compared it with simply offering a delayed prescription. The FeverPAIN score includes; fever in the past 24 hours, a pus infection, rapid attendance (within three days), inflamed tonsils and no cough or cold symptoms. Results showed that using the test reduced antibiotic use by almost 30 per cent and despite using fewer antibiotics, patients in the FeverPAIN score group experienced a greater improvement in symptoms. Paul Little, Professor of Primary Care Research who led the research, said that the findings show that using this clinical score test can target antibiotics more effectively and help persuade patients antibiotics are not needed. He said that the FeverPAIN score should enable better targeting of antibiotics than the current scoring system to identify the likelihood of a bacterial infection in patients complaining of a sore throat, as it allows GPs to rule out likely streptococcal infection in more patients. The study recruited 631 patients with an acute sore throat and compared use of the FeverPAIN clinical score, with or without rapid antigen testing, with a delayed prescription, in which patients were told to pick up a prescription three to five days later if their symptoms did not settle or got worse. Patients who had four or five of the clinical features of the FeverPAIN test were prescribed antibiotics immediately; a delayed antibiotic prescription was offered to patients with two or three features and no antibiotics to those with only one or no features. The test led to a 29 per cent reduction in antibiotic use compared with the delayed prescription approach.
Simple dietary changes like adding pistachio nuts to the diet can lead to multiple health benefits -- diabetes could be controlled, and the propensity for heart disease may be reduced in Indians, a new study has found. The study, the first of its kind with a trial period of six months, was carried out by the Diabetes Foundation of India (DFI) and the National Diabetes, Obesity and Cholesterol Foundation. Nuts (mainly pistachios, almonds and walnuts) have been shown to have beneficial effects on glycemic and lipid parameters. Pistachios have a low glycemic index, are naturally cholesterol free, and are source of protein, fibre and antioxidants, the study found. These properties make consumption of pistachios potentially useful for those at risk for obesity and heart disease. "Pistachios are part of the traditional
To Control Cholesterol, Turn To Pistachios
Indian diet. However, the health effects have not been clearly understood. This study shows multifaceted beneficial effects of pistachios suitable for the Indian body type, for the alleviation of multiple risk factors," said Anoop Mishra, chairman, Fortis Centre of Excellence for Diabetes Metabolic Diseases and Endocrinology (CDOC). Seema Gulati, research head at the National Diabetes, Obesity and Cholestrol Foundation, said: "Based on this study, we can say that pistachios provide an excellent snack option, especially for those at risk of metabolic problems and diabetes. They provide a beneficial effect in two ways: One, by displacing energy from other unhealthy sources, and second, due to their own intrinsic nutritional properties". Diabetes has taken epidemic proportions and emerged as one of the most serious healthcare problems.

This information is provided for knowledge and educational purposes only. Individuals should visit their physicians for more information on their health.
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2014 GMC Sierra 1500

After years of catering to people who make things with their hands, and carry things in their truck beds, the Sierra's been plugged in to the world of mobile connectivity--while it's also been carefully, almost universally reworked for better performance and better economy. GM has substantially refreshed both its full-size trucks for 2014, the Sierra and its cohort Chevy Silverado. Both get new powertrains, nicer cabins, weightier styling, and a raft of new infotainment and safety features. As a result, they land much closer in our overall ratings to our current benchmarks, the Ford F-150 and the Ram 1500. It was plain to see the Sierra needed a visual reshoot, after seven years on the road. We'd call the new look gentle progress to a roughneck style. The look is refined enough but striking in its blocky, bluff front end and its chiseled fenders. The bold black-andmetallic grille makes a strong first impressionas do the chunky, flared fenders and projector headlamps with available LED trim lighting. It looks big, as big as a Sierra HD, something that will appeal to many, but not to all. Inside, the dash is still upright, with a simple design livened by soft-touch plastics and real aluminum, and opened up more by lower doorsills. Controls are arranged in several key areas, just to the left of the steering wheel or in a large center-stack area (with a wide center console just aft). All are are large and straightforward, with cool blue primary lighting, red arms on the dials, and red backlighting. GM has updated its entire lineup of engines in the Sierra, with a new V-6 and two new V-8 engines, all with an aluminum block and heads and receiving direct injection, continuously variable valve timing, and Active Fuel Managementallowing them to run on just four cylinders when coasting or cruising in light-load conditions. If you're only into moderate towing, we'd study the V-6 carefully. It's quite capable, and the boost in torque and usable power means it could be time to rescale your powertrain ambitions. If you opt for the 5.3-liter V-8, your 355-horsepower result will be not so horrible gas mileage and muscular acceleration, combined with sky-high towing capacity. There's a 6.2-liter V-8 coming later, for 420 hp and 12,000 pounds of trailering. All three engines can be teamed with rear-wheel drive or four-wheel drive, and a six-speed automatic transmission (with a cruise grade braking feature to reduce brake wear) is offered across the line. It's not eight speeds, and that's fine, since it's staged to deal with available torque in the best way possible. All models get electric power steering, and four-wheel disc brakes with special long-life brake rotors are standard across the model line. The Sierra's ride quality is a bit better than before; it's the steering that gets our attention, with its quick reflexes and just-right weight. A major refresh, not quite an all-new truck, the 2014 Safety features get upgraded as well, with a suite of new active-safety aids that are optional. Forward Collision Alert and Lane Departure Warning both camera-basedcan help you stay aware of hazards, and the optional Driver Alert Seat can vibrate with pulses on either side to alert the driver quickly to issues. Trailer Sway Control and Hill Start Assist are included as part of the standard StabiliTrak stability control system. All Sierras get air conditioning, keyless entry, and an AM/FM radio with a 4.2-
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1. At uncontrolled intersections you should always: a. Come to a complete stop, make sure it is safe and proceed with caution. b. Slow down, make sure it is safe and proceed with caution. c. Stop well before the intersection and inch out slowly; only proceed when no cars are approaching. d. Speed right on through. 2. You may turn left ahead of oncoming traffic if: a. You see the advance green arrow at the bottom of the regular set of traffic lights. b. You see the green arrow on a separate set of traffic lights designated for left turns. c. You don't have an advance green arrow or a separate left-turn signal, but you think you can make it before oncoming traffic proceeds into the intersection. d. a. and b. are correct 3. It is important to leave space margins between yourself and other vehicles because: a. You will have room to stop or steer around if others start moving into your space. inch color display. GMCs IntelliLink connectivity system is optional on the Sierra; it combines full voice-command Bluetooth connectivity with Bluetooth audio streaming, a Pandora app, and available navigation, with an eight-inch
b. You can drive more erratically without worrying about disturbing other drivers. c. Its much safer to speed when you have a large margin of space around you. d. All of the above. 4. When approached by an emergency vehicle with flashing lights and siren in operation, what should you do? a. Ensure that you stay at least 150 metres ahead of the emergency vehicle. b. Stop wherever you are. c. Turn up the volume on the stereo. d. Pull over to the curb and stop. 5. Do cyclists have the same rights and responsibilities as drivers? a. No, cyclists should ride on the sidewalk. b. Same responsibilities but no rights on the road. c. Only during daylight hours. d. Yes, cyclists must observe the rules of the road just as drivers. ANSWERS 1b 2d 3a 4d 5d
reconfigurable touch screen. A 110-volt AC outlet is also on offer, and some models include up to four 12-volt outlets and five USB ports, as well as an SD card slot. Blu-Ray DVD players and different seating configurations are available.
older. D. Canadian citizens and landed immigrants. 3) Fatima is a new immigrant to Canada. Why can she choose to take a job like any man? A. Because she came from United Kingdom. B. Because of the equality of women and men in Canada. C. Because she has a university degree. D. Because of the equality between French and English. 4) How does a bill become a law? A. The Governors of each province must approve the bill. B. Must be approved by a majority in the House of Commons and Senate, and received royal assent. C. Must be signed by the Queen or King. D. Must be approved by the Members of the Parliament. 5) What are the territories of northern Canada? A. Northwest Territories and Alaska. B. Yukon Territory and Northwest Territories and Nunavut. C. Yukon and Northwest Territories. D. Nunavut and Yukon Territory. 6) What is the name of the Governor General? A. Adrienne Clarkson. B. David Johnston C. Stephen Harper D. Paul Martin. 7) Who was the first Prime Minister of Canada? A. Queen Victoria. B. Simon Fraser. C. Lester Bowles Pearson. D. Sir John A. Macdonald. 8) Which province is known as the "Land of 100,000 Lakes"? A. Alberta. B. Manitoba.
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Government taking action to address growing Canadas Citizenship and Immigration admissions from the program. Minister Chris Alexander announced Alexander added: Live-in caregivers aggressive new action to address participating in the program came the growing backlog and increasing here with the promise of permanent processing times in the Live-in residency after meeting work Caregiver Program (LCP). obligations in looking after the Wait times in the Live-in Caregiver children, elderly or disabled people Program have grown to levels that in their care. We need to honour our are unacceptable to caregivers, said commitment to them. Alexander. Our government has The Live-in Caregiver Program already slashed application backlogs facilitates the entry of qualified for skilled workers and parents and caregivers into Canada when employers grandparents. Now, we turn our have not been able to find Canadians to attention to the LCP. fill these positions. Caregivers can apply Canada will admit 17,500 permanent for permanent residence in Canada residents through the Live-in Caregiver after working for two years during Program in 2014 almost double the their first four years after entry into number this year. This represents the highest Canada. As a result, a record number number of LCP admissions in a single year of live-in caregivers will be admitted as since the program began in 1993. permanent residents of Canada in 2014. Application backlogs and processing The LCP is unique. Through the times have grown steadily in recent years. LCP, caregivers have a direct path to The number of caregivers completing permanent residence that no other their work obligations and becoming Temporary Foreign Workers enjoy. For eligible for permanent residency has more information about the program, routinely outpaced the planned levels of please visit CICs website.
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Lata Admits She Recommended Names For Padma
Jaya Bachchan, Danny Denzongpa Looking For TV Career?

While some Bollywood bigwigs are already ruling the small screen, we now hear Jaya Bachchan and Danny Denzongpa are also set to make their TV debut B-town celebs like Amitabh Bachchan, Bachchan does accept the offer so that Salman Khan and Anil Kapoor are at least we get to her on TV if not on currently wooing the audience on silver screen. television with their respective shows Even Bollywood baddie Danny Kaun Banega Crorepati 7, Bigg Boss Denzongpa has been approached by 7 and 24. And looks like Big Bs wifey the makers of popular mythological Jaya Bachchan is going to walk down show Devon Ke Dev Mahadev. The the same path. While Mr Bachchan talented actor has been offered the is flooded with film offers as well, role of a villain as the director of the Abhishek Bachchans mummy dearest show thinks he fits the bill perfectly. was last seen on the big screen in Drona Our khufiya khabroo says, Danny has which was way back in 2008. If there asked for a bound script. He has said are hardly any good films coming her that he will get back soon. way then we think there is no harm if The Agneepath actor will be seen in Sr Mrs Bachchan considers television Salman Khans next film Mental. While as a career option. Denzongpas Bollywood career is going Reportedly, she will be seen playing steady, it wouldnt be a bad decision the lead role in a fiction show on to try his hand on television. After all, Sony Entertainment Channel. Though every B-townies latest obsession is to nothing is official as yet, we hope Jaya be on the idiot box, hai na?
Lata Mangeshkar, the Indian melody queen has admitted that she had suggested names of family members and friends for Padma awards but had put no pressure on the government for accepting her suggestions. She says " I do not recommend names but the committee asks for suggestions". According to an RTI reply, the list of recommendations for this year's Padma awards shows that some people had suggested multiple candidates while others had pushed for their relatives and friends for the honours. The 84-year-old singer was said to have recommended two names - that of sister Usha Mangeshkar and playback singer Suresh Wadkar for the coveted civil honours. "Yesterday, I read in the newspapers
that I recommended few names for this year's Padma award but I must tell you that every year I get letter from the committee to suggest names for the award. "This year I suggested my sister Usha and friend Sureshji's names because they are highly deserving people. Usha had sung in almost all the Indian languages including Assamese, Gujarati, Marathi and Sureshji have been singing for the past 40 years," Mangeshkar tweeted.The Bharat Ratna awardee also said that from next year onwards she won't suggest any name for the recognition."I haven't done anything wrong in suggesting the names of these multi-faceted artistes' names. But from now onwards, I won't give any suggestions," Mangeshkar added.
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Four minor jolts early morning in the national capital took away megastar Amitabh Bachchans peace of mind. Amitabhs daughter Shweta Nanda resides in Delhi with her in-laws, husband Nikhil Nanda and children Agastya and Navya Naveli and Big B is worried about the well being ofhis daughter. Posted a worried Big B, ''4 earthquake tremors in Delhi ! Horrid ! There is a HUUUGGEE rumbling sound of the earth below .. terrifying ! Shweta alone there !.'' He further added, ''The earthquake in Delhi is so scary .. been in one many years ago .. its like 1000 jets taking off under you ! The whole city shakes.'' The actor was relieved to know Shweta has been fine and that there haven't
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been any casualties reported. ''All well so far and hope no damage has taken place ! Spoke to Shweta and she is scared but ok !! Lord have mercy !,'' wrote Bachchan. With lots of natural calamities happening everywhere, Amitabh Bachchan seems to be concerned about it. He further wrote, ''The largest Typhoon over Philippines, the earth quake on Delhi. Heavens and earths are angry ! Are we doing something wrong?'' The first quake occurred at 12.41 am measuring 3.1 on Richter scale, according to an Indian Meteorological Department report. This was followed by three more tremors of 3.3, 2.5 and 2.8 magnitude at 1.41am, 1.55am and 3.40 am, the report said.
How Did Sunny Deol Break The Deol Tradition
Sunny paaji has broken the tradition and is seen promoting his upcoming film extensively Promotions is a word which is surely Great is slated to release in few weeks not in Deol familys dictionary because and we have been seeing that he is we all know that Dharmendra, Sunny leaving no stone unturned to promote the Deol and Bobby Deol do not believe in film. Recently he made an appearance promoting their films. Hence watching on Salman Khans Bigg Boss 7 and now the Deols promoting any of their film he will be seen in one of the episodes will be as good as spotting a dinosaur of Sony TVs CID and two episodes of or a mermaid in todays world. Life OKs Savdhaan India. Its such a rare of a sight. But now it After this, it wont be wrong to say that looks like Sunny Deol has broken Sunny paaji is on a promotional spree. the tradition and has realised the But why is Sunny promoting his film importance of publicity. extensively? Is he desperate for a hit or Sunny paajis next film Singh Saab The is he just following the current norms?
Apart from the fact that Sajid Khans Humshakals will cast the lead actors in triple roles, the comedy flick promises much more. Heres some gossip. Some time ago, Sajid Khans shoot at the iconic site. However, Sajid Humshakals was in the news coz of his has some really good contacts and he unique idea of casting the lead actors, arranged to shoot in the building for a Saif Ali Khan, Riteish Deshmukh and day. Ram Kapoor in triple roles. But, thats We also hear that on the day of not the only thing that one should look their shoot, the elevator was under forward to in the film. We hear that maintenance and the team had to climb most of the film has been shot abroad 14 floors to reach the shoot destination! in never-seen-before locations. What So, the female leads, Bipasha Basu, more, the entire team is currently Esha Gupta and Tammannaah were shooting in London and Sajid, using his spotted with their heels in the hand contacts has acquired the permission to while climbing 14 floors. shoot in the MI6 building! Well, looks like the Humshakals team The MI6 building is located in the south is having a good time shooting for the western part of Central London, on the film and we hope its equal fun for us to bank of River Thames. Apparently, its watch. The film is slated to release in very difficult to obtain permission to June next year.
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A Tribute To Legendary Bollywood Actor Pran

Three of Pran's films will be screened at 44th International Film Festival of India The 44th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) which is being held in Goa from November 20-30 will pay tribute to Pran. The legendary Bollywood villain passed away in July this year. Three of his films -- Jis Desh Main Ganga Behti Hai, Madhumati and Zanjeer -- will be screened. Pran's son Sunil Sikand and daughter Pinky Bhalla will be present for the screening. The film will be screened on the third or the fourth day of the festival. Pran's wife Shukla Sikand is also slated to attend. IFFI director Shankar Mohan says, `As per the festival's tradition, IFFI pays tribute to noted film personalities who passed away in the year preceding the festival. IFFI invites their family members, friends and well-wishers to attend the screenings of the artiste's best works.` Last year, a special homage was paid to Yash Chopra at the festival.
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When Anupam Kher's Fantasy Came True
The biggest concern of Pankaj Kapoor at this point of time is his son Shahid Kapoors marriage. Shahids marriage is Pankaj Kapoors top most priority at the moment and for this reason, he might be frequently visiting his home town Punjab. It is rumored that Pankaj is on a hunt for a suitable bride for his son and as he wants his son to settle down soon. But the biggest question is whether Shahid would go for arranged marriage. Possibility is high that Shahid might go with his fathers choice as he trusts his father than anybody else. It is possible that it could be a match picked by his father since he trusts his father's judgement more than anybody else's, a source is quoted as saying. Pankaj Kapur clarified that his frequent trip to Punjab is for other reasons. Recently, in an interview with Anupama Chopra, Shahid said he has no plans to get wed in the near future as he is very happy being single, but at the
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same time admitted that his parents are desperate to see him getting married soon. The actor even spoke about his choice. He said he wants to marry a normal girl, and not someone from the industry. 32-year-old Shahid had a failed relationship with Kareena Kapoor, Priyanka Chopra and Vidya Balan and now he doesnt want anyone from the glamor world. Talking to the press, Pankaj Kapur had once revealed his desire to see Shahid happily married. I want to see him married. But its his choice. He will decide who to marry and then come to me and say Here is the girl I want to marry. As a father, I will make the arrangements and participate. As he is established, it is his prerogative. Its my duty to stand by him. Well, we hope Shahid finds his life partner soon and fulfills his parents wish!
Bollywood actor Anupam Kher says his "fantasy came true" when Hollywood legend Robert De Niro sat in his chair. De Niro, who was on a visit to India for THiNK 2013, a thought-provoking fest in Goa, he made sure he visited his "Silver Linings Playbook" co-actor Anupam in Mumbai. Anupam shared a picture of De Niro's visit to his acting school Actor Prepares, where some other Bollywood celebrities like Ranbir Kapoor and Varun Dhawan were also in attendance. "Making Robert De Niro sit in my chair in my office. Actor Prepares will
always be the greatest joy of my life," Anupam posted on his Twitter page along with a photograph. "All dreams come true. But Robert De Niro coming to our school was a fantasy come true," added the 58-year-old. Photographs at the closely guarded event reveal that Ranbir was most excited to see De Niro and he even sought his blessings, while Varun too was upbeat about meeting the screen hero. There were others like Kirron Kher, Ayan Mukerji, Anil Kapoor and Aditya Roy Kapur present on the occasion.
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INGREDIENTS 200g lean lamb fillet, cut into thin strips 1in ginger, grated 1 garlic clove, crushed 4 spring onions, chopped 2 tbsp black bean sauce 2 tsp olive oil 1 red onion, cut into thin wedges 1 red pepper, deseeded and thinly sliced 1 green pepper, deseeded and thinly sliced 6 small broccoli florets 2 tsp sesame seeds METHOD 1 Prepare the lamb by trimming away
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Radiant and flawless skin is what every woman wants. And here are some new skincare tips to get a beautiful complexion. It's known that drinking eight glasses of water a day, using SPF, and having a solid cleansing routine are essential, but the Association of Professional Hair and Makeup Artists reveals their top five tips for radiant skin. Here are five tips that you may not have known about: 1) Flip your pillow case: When you sleep, you drool, perspire and sometimes sweat. This goes directly onto your pillow case and sheets, so it's a must to keep your pillow clean. To keep it clean, every two weeks you should vacuum it with a turbo brush. Then wash it on hot (or follow care instructions), shake the pillow out and let dry naturally in sunlight. This regular cleaning will help reduce the bacteria, and nasties in the pillow. During the week, between washing the sheets, turn your pillowcase inside out and upside down, so that you are getting the side that your face hasn't been touching. You will be able to notice that this makes a difference in getting clearer skin. 2) Steam up your shower: Going to the spa for a facial is one of the best things you can do for your skin. No matter what type of skin you have, steam is one of the spa's secret tricks while giving you a facial. It opens your pores, and the gentle heat brings blood to the surface of your skin, which helps it naturally repair itself. When you're going to take a shower, turn the temperature hotter than normal, and shut the door for a few minutes. This allows the steam to build up. Once it has a good amount of steam, you have created your own steam room. Take your shower as normal, and over time, your skin will start glowing like never before. 3) Wash your face for longer: You know you should brush your teeth for two minutes, so give the same kind of attention to your skin. When you wash your face, do it for at least two minutes. This allows the cleanser to really do its job, and get into your pores. 4) Don't touch your face: You touch your face more than you know. The National Health Institute of Bethesda found that people touched common objects an average of 3.3 times per hour and their faces 3.6 times per hour. If you get bacteria on your hands and then touch your face... the bacteria is now on your face. And bacteria causes imperfections. Touching your face is a harder thing to stop doing than you think, as it happens naturally. How often do you move your hair out of your face? How often do your rub your eyes, or hold your hand up to your face when you sneeze? But the pro tip here is to make a concerted effort to not touch your face and use anti-bacterial gel or wipes to kill all the nasties. 5) Keep your hair clean, and out of your face: Your hair, especially if you have fringe, can lead to spots. The natural oils in your hair can build up and then transfer onto your face. If you use products on your hair, this can also lead to imperfections. You're not going to change your hairstyle or stop using products. So the solution is two-fold. First, when you're at home, push your hair behind your ears, get your fringe off your forehead, and ponytails are your new best friend. The second is to use products on your hair that will be better for your skin, especially like organic, natural products, as these tend to be gentler on your skin.
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Here's why you should be waxing your skin 1. Exfoliating: Waxing has an exfoliating effect on skin which is why you might notice smoother, softer skin after a waxing session. As soon as wax is applied to the skin, it starts drying up which makes dead skin stick to it. When the waxing strip is pulled, the dead skin too comes off. Easy! Try exfoliating before a waxing session and load up on moisturiser after one for silky smooth skin. 2. Slower re-growth: Unlike in shaving where the hair is merely cut off where it starts growing out of the skin, hair is pulled out of the root while waxing. This means the hair follicle will have to reproduce a new hair. This takes slows down the process of re-growth considerably cutting down the number of times you need to remove hair. 3. Thinner re-growth: Sometimes the hair follicle might completely stop growing a new hair after waxing. Thus you will notice finer regrowth and lesser hair than you used to have.
While there might not any scientific way to increase hair growth, there are ways to, perhaps, stimulate it. Here are a few steps that you can adopt to get your hair to grow faster: Use hair products that not only suit your hair, but also give it shine and invigorate it from the roots. Protein is very important for hair as it helps produce the amino acids that the hair needs for it to grow. Keratin, which is what the hair is largely made of, can be produced only from amino acids, and for that you need to consume proteins. Go for regular keratin treatments to the salon. It keeps the hair healthy and adds shine to dull hair. Make sure that your scalp isn't dry. Dryness of scalp generally leads to dandruff, which, in turn, might not help in hair growth. Protect your hair from dust, dirt and the sun when you step out during the summer. You can, perhaps, wrap a scarf around your head, as the summer
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Mumbai Farewells Cricket's 'Little Master' Sachin Tendulkar In Final Test
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he said. In India, touching a person's feet is a traditional way of showing of great respect and deference to older people. "He came and met all of us, spent time with us," Rege said. "It is as if you want to tell him 'Sachin, don't wait to talk to us - the whole world is waiting for you! You can talk to us later' - but no, for him he always gives respect to the elders." Tendulkar's first coach Ramakant Achrekar is planning to make the pilgrimage to Mumbai's Wankhede stadium to see his protg bat for the last time. Mr Achrekar's daughter Kalpana says despite the star batsman's fame he has never forgotten his roots.
"He always comes to our house to visit him and take blessings," Mr Achrekar said. Few can know well one who is loved by so many - but those that know him best say Tendulkar is unchanged by his glittering career, fame and wealth. His high school maths teacher, K R Shrisat, remembers a young man who was always more focused on his sport than study, but who was unwaveringly polite to his teachers. "[He was] very quiet, very calm. I liked him very much because of his behaviour," he said. When Mr Shrisat went to visit Tendulkar at the batsman's Mumbai home four years ago, he stood at the gate and asked one of Tendulkar's
personal assistants to tell him he had come to visit. The assistant said he was busy, but Mr Shrisat insisted he tell Tendulkar he had come to say hello. It wasn't long before the batsman bolted through his front door and down to the gate and said "Hello Sir", while looking respectfully at the ground by his former teacher's feet, unable to make eye contact. "He has earned a lot of fame in cricket but as a human being there is no change in his attitude, it is as he was in the school days," Mr Shrisat said. Even those who have never met him, have nothing but respect for the man they call the Little Master. "He is down to earth as everybody knows and he is great," said Advait Anirudh Kamtekar, a pupil at Tendulkar's former school. "He is a great batsman. He is the god of cricket, as every one knows, and he is from India, we feel proud about it. "It will be amazing to see him play for the last time." When Tendulkar walks into the pavilion for the last time during this test match, he will be taking with him the well-wishes of millions. You don't have to travel far in Mumbai to see just what the great man means to his fellow countrymen. Near the ground where he played cricket as a teenager in South Mumbai, a banner strung between two apartment buildings reads "Farewell the God of cricket". At a store down the road a giant poster of the great batsman covers the entire front window, "We salute you, SRT". The city knows it is not only losing a great batsman, but also a gentleman.
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Tournament organiser and Mandali president Babu Reddy thanked the participants for making this years tournament a success. My hearty thanks goes out to each and every one, he said. We thank all participants and the supporters of the tournament. Vinny Reddy walked away with the second place prize while Bhiju Nath finished third. Raneel Prasad, Muni Reddy and Dharam Singh finished fourth, fifth and sixth respectively. The SSRM will hold next years tournament in the summer. We are looking at holding next tournament during the summer of 2014, Reddy said. Last years winner Raymond Kapoor didnt enter this years event due to personal commitment.
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Surrey golfer Bonny Kumar took out the 6th Annual Diwali Golf Tournament last Sunday at the Delta golf course. The Shree Sharda Ramayan Mandali sponsored tournament attracted 20 golfers. The win was Kumars second victory since the inception of the tournament in 2008.He won his first crown in 2009.
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Lovneel's Pratap untimely death is a huge loss to Fiji soccer, says his coach and mentor Kamal Swamy. Swamy who identified and fielded Pratap while he was a student at DAV College in Ba said the deceased was yet to mature fully as a footballer and he was expecting a lot from him. "I closely followed his progress from U15 level when he first was identified at the Sportswell Tournament. Ever since then, he remained consistent and was passionate about the game," Swamy said. "He never allowed his height and weight disadvantage ever affect his game and he was one player who played with guts and was never afraid to commit himself to 50/50 balls." "When I got the chance to coach Tavua, I went and brought him from Ba to represent my district team because I wanted him to get the exposure at district level and further enhance his career. And yes, he lived up to expectation and proved a lot of critics
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wrong with his game. Even the national selectors were amazed by his game." "Last year when I moved to Nadi, I decided to include him in my squad. He did not get much game time here in local tournaments as he used to live in Ba and traveling for training used to be an issue for him." "But he really lived up to expectation and proved himself in the Pacific Cup last year where he finished off as the Player of the Tournament and played his heart out for Nadi." "I was looking forward to seeing him again in the Pacific Cup this year and had already started work on a plan to counter him as his Suva team is drawn with Nadi for the tournament but it is just too sad to know that he is no more with us and will be surely missed by everyone who knew him," added Swamy. Pratap died after a short illness last Saturday at the Lautoka Hospital and his funeral will take place this Saturday at his family residence in Bala St, Varadoli, Ba.
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Former Nadi and national soccer defender Nizamud 'Peter' Dean is the brainchild of the Nadi alumnis social club. Peter told Sportsone the ex- players social club idea came about last month. "The idea behind the alumnis club is to keep in touch with the players that have represented the district and have brought many glories during their prime playing days", he said. "These players have for some reason been left out and starved any district respect. The club will give us a chance to keep in touch and relish on the good times. Peter says since the formation of the club has gained momentum in the weeks ahead and membership has grown. He said the news of the club has included some of the big names of Nadi soccer. Among the members are, Savenaca Waqa, Rusiate Waqan, Savenaca Taga, Joe Lutumailagi, Vilikesa Driu, Emasi
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Gollings And Satala Honoured

Nadrogas rugby Player of the Year Savenaca Rawaqa scored three tries as his Daveta side thumped Sigatoka River Safari Warriors 33-0 in the first match of the Bayleys Fiji Coral Coast 7s. Rawaqa broke tackles and set up play as he is one of the many players trying to please Digicel Fiji 7s coach Ben Ryan for a spot in the national team. Daveta has the services of Nadroga players Apisai Domolailai, Manoa Tamaya and Nemani Raiwalui. In another match, the experienced Tokatoka Babas side with Pio Tuwai, Jiuta Takubu, Senivalati Ramuwai and Filipo Nakosi lost to Yamacia 17-10. Nadi lock forward Semi Kunatani stood out for Yamacia and he is one of the national 7s squad members featuring for their respective clubs. Meanwhile, more than 100 people gathered in Sigatoka town to meet and honor two 7s legends. During the Sigatoka Walk of Fame for the Bayleys Fiji Coral Coast 7s, Ben Gollings and Viliame Satala were honored with plaques unveiled in the town. Satala said he is very proud to be honored. Ben Gollings said to be honored with Satala is also special for him.
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