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Visa Over-Stayer To Defend Assault

Charges

A Fijian and two New Zealanders are

likely to defend themselves against
allegations they assaulted a man at
an immigration detention centre in
Australia.
Ratu Seru Qaranivalu and two others
appeared in the Perth Magistrates Court
from prison via video link on Monday.
Australian media report the three men
allegedly assaulted a fellow detainee at
Yongah Hill Detention Centre at midday
on March 5, causing injuries to his face

and head.
After being assessed at the hospital, the
41-year-old victim was taken to Royal
Perth Hospital in a critical condition.
Yongah Hill was set up to house single
male asylum seekers in 2012, but now
contains a mix of asylum seekers and
convicted criminals, including visa overstayers.
The victim and the alleged offenders are
501 detainees people who have had
their visa cancelled under section 501 of

the Migration Act and were awaiting

deportation.
Qaranivalu has pleaded not guilty but
has been refused legal aid, which means
he may have to represent himself at trial.
The court heard it would be problematic
if the three men were granted bail and
released back into immigration custody
at Yongah Hill because evidence may
be contaminated.
All three men are scheduled to appear in
court at later dates.

Retired Officers Wait For Payout

A MAJOR plan is in place for retired and
former police special constables to thank the
Government for initiating the payout they
were supposed to be given 10 years ago.
Former Police Officers Association
executive Tevita Ralulu said this would be
done once Government had completed the
payout process for all those police officers.
With the payout expected to be released

on April 2 as stated earlier by Defence

Minister Timoci Natuva in Parliament,
Mr Ralulu said they hoped to receive
their pay slips soon.
"Normally, pay slips are supposed to be
given out a week before the pay comes.
However, we haven't received any pay
slip as yet," Mr Ralulu said.
"The payout should come in the next

Government pay week, which is next

week."
Mr Ralulu added other agenda on the
meeting included issues he had discussed
with the Commissioner of Police Ben
Groenewald in their meeting last month,
which included the unceremonious
sacking of some police officers by then
Police Commissioners.

The Lagilagi Housing Project has been

described as the best of its kind in the
world.
The plaudits came from Mr Remin
Stoquart, a representative of the United
Nations (UN) Habitat, when he visited
the project on a recent visit to Fiji.
The Peoples Community Network coordinator, Father Kevin Barr, quoted Mr
Stoquart who said, You have one of the
best, if not the best housing project for
the poor I have seen in the whole world
and I am not just saying that.
Father Barr said that these plaudits were
not only for PCN, Fortech Construction,
their architects and their consultants
but also for the Government that had
partnered with them and supported the
project from the beginning.
Without Governments assistance we
could not have gone ahead. And we
look forward to further support so that
the projects can continue for the poorer
section of Fijis population, he said.
According to Father Barr, from the
inception of the project in 2006, Mr
Bainimarama had pushed for subsidised
housing for poorer Fijians.
Then Minister for Finance, Mahendra
Chaudhry also insisted on quality
housing that would last, not pulled down
after a year.

The Prime Minister said one of the 44

units had been converted into a Wellness
Centre, at the request of former Minister
of Health Dr Neil Sharma. The Centre
would be administered by the Ministry
of Health.
Father Barr said that as part of phase two,
that had started, another 76 housing units,
a community hall/office, a kindergarten
and homework centre, a small market,
a Police Post, sports facilities and some
taxi stands would be built.
All these, he said, would depend on the
finance available.
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Sairusi Cagi, Vishwa Mani and Sovina
Sanjala Devi, Ratu Tevita Tamanivalu,
Tom Dyer, Sunil Mishra, Dharmedra

Naidu, ApimelekiI Nataucema, Raj

Kumari and Ravi Kumar, Rakesh Lal,
Fatai Suka, Roneel Pratap, Akariva
Tawake, Kila Tubakitoga, Teresia
Bulileka, Bimal Rohit Kishore, Joseph
Narayan and Jai Narain Karan, Vijendra
Naidu, Julian Singh, Rafaele Dakai,
Meri Ralawa, Kasaya RalagiI, Temo
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Wakolo, Sekove Cavalevu, Maleli
Yawayawa, Akanisi Sigani, Anjani
Ashika Kumar, Sereana Caucau, Ifereimi
Kotoyawa, Nain Kamal Sharma/Radika
Devi, Kusum Lata and Anand Kishore
Rohit, Jodishna Shivani Devi, Meresiana
Tagicakibau, Prem Wati Singh, Premila
Wati, Krishna Kumari, Shalendra Nath
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Two More Identified In Relation To Alleged

Fraud Scam
Two more people have been identified in
relation to an alleged scam which involved
a businessman and two former workers of
the then Department of National Roads
involving more than $3 million.
Businessman Feroz Jan Mohammed
and former civil servant workers Iliesa
Turagacati and Navitalai Tamanitoakula
are charged with bribery, obtaining a
financial advantage and abuse of office.
The alleged incident happened between
February 27th and July 2012, where
Mohammed, a director of TF Jan
Bulldozing Company Limited, offered
payments amounting to $93,000 to
Turagacati, who was a public servant
employed as an acting project accountant
in the then Department of National Roads.
It is also alleged in that same period,
Mohammed and his company obtained
a financial advantage amounting to
more than $3 million by receiving
money the company was not entitled
to, upon submitting false invoices and
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concerning the processing of payments

with the influence of Turagacati.
According to the charges, the payments
were made from the funds allocated for
upgrading the Nausori Highlands road.
The third accused in this matter,
Tamanitoakula, is charged with abuse of
office.
He is alleged to have processed payments
amounting to more than $2 million paid

to TF Jan Bulldozing Company Limited

without following proper procedures.
Judge Justice Paul Madigan has ordered
for the two identified that their file from
the Ba Magistrates Court be brought in
on the 1st of April.
The two that have been identified have
had their charges consolidated with the
two former civil servants.
The trial will start on the 27th of next month.

Nitesh Chand Fined $500 For DVD

Piracy Offence
The branch manager of a DVD outlet in Suva has been fined $500 for selling pirated
DVDs containing a rugby match that was broadcast exclusively on FBC TV.

Nitesh Chand was ordered to pay the

fine within 28 days or face 30 days
imprisonment.
Chand was convicted of dealing
with infringing objects by the Suva
Magistrates Court.
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Classic All Blacks match, which was
broadcast exclusively on FBC TV.
The coverage was the copyright of
the Fiji Rugby Union and the Fiji
Broadcasting Corporation.
Chand told the court he only sold three
copies to buy lunch for himself and his staff.

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Year 1 Students To Get Weet-Bix With

Milk

The Fijian Government today announced

that all Year 1 students in the country will
get 1 serving of weet-bix with 250ml of
milk on every school day.
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama
made the announcement while launching
the Free Milk Initiative at Nakelo District
School in Tailevu.
Im especially delighted to announce
that as well as a free glass of milk a day,
each Class One child will also be given
a serve of Weetbix a day, thanks to the
CJ Patel Group and Fiji Dairy Limited.
They are also very generously providing
you with your very own bowl and spoon.
I wish to thank the CJ Patel Group of
Companies and Fiji Dairy Limited who
have partnered with my Government for
all the hard work it has put in to deliver
this massive logistic undertaking and
have gone the extra mile to ensure that
all class one students receive a healthy
meal every morning.
Speaking to the students of the Nakelo
District School, Visama Sanatan, Nuku
District School, Ratu Veikoso Primary
School, Kaba District School, Nasemila

New Venue For

Hibiscus Festival
The Hibiscus Festival this year will
go ahead despite not being given the
Albert Park, in Suva to stage its fare.

Hibiscus Events Group chairman

Hirdesh Prasad says this years festival
will be held at the Carpenters Suva
foreshore.
We have secured a property that is
Carpenters Suva foreshore, it is a huge
property, its 10.3 acres, almost the size of
Albert Park, its something new, because
its right across the ocean and I believe
the people will enjoy it.
The auditions for the contestants will be
held next month, followed by invitations
to sponsors, and the launch of the
contestants.
The Hibiscus festival will held on the
15th/22nd of August.

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20,000 children will benefit from the
Free Milk Program across Fiji.
We are building healthy bodies in this
first year of your school lives to help build
healthy minds. To enable you to benefit
fully from the education revolution, we
are pursuing to make you smarter and
turn Fiji into a clever country.
My Government promised through
the FijiFirst manifesto that we would
provide this milk from the start of the
school year. It has taken a bit longer than
we thought but we have been determined
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Not every Fijian child is privileged
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schools, no longer is a childs family
circumstances the determining factor
in whether he or she receives adequate
nutrition in the first year of primary
school or gets the best possible start in
life.
Whether your parents are well off or
struggling, you are all getting the best
possible chance to have both a healthy
life and a good education, said the
Prime Minister.
And from where I stand as Prime
Minister, nothing that my Government

has ever done is more noble because

by building healthy bodies and healthy
minds, we are building a healthier and
smarter nation for the benefit of every
Fijian now and in the years to come.
As many of you know, Weetbix is a
nutritious breakfast cereal that is high in
fibre and low in sugar. And it contains
many of the vitamins and minerals that
young people also need to give them
energy and the best possible start to the
day.
One Weetbix and a 250 millilitre packet
of milk every school day is a tremendous
boost to the health and well-being of our
Year One children.
He added that though it took the program
some time to get off the ground, both
the Government and the company were
determined to ensure the milk reaches
schools around the country all at the
same time.
These packets have a shelf life of six
months. So there is no question of
the milk being spoilt before it reaches
our children and schools can receive
their supply in bulk to store and use as
needed.
By delivering the milk in this way, it
doesnt matter if you live in a city or
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community.
We promised to do this and we have
delivered. And I am extremely proud
of the efforts of everyone involved in
rolling out this program that I know
will be appreciated by parents and Year
One students all over the country,
Bainimarama concluded.
The Government announced an
allocation of $3.5m for the Free Milk
Initiative in the 2015 Budget.

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Fiji Airways Confirmed As Major Sponsor

For Fiji Tourism Expo 2015

Fiji Airways has been confirmed as the

Platinum sponsor for the Fiji Tourism
Expo (FTE) 2015, building on the
partnership and success of the inaugural
event in 2014, to showcase the great
diversity of tourism products and
services available in Fiji.
FTE, now an annual event, aims to
deliver a uniquely Fijian tourism
experience for international buyers of
tourism products by showcasing all that
Fijis tourism industry has to offer.
The program this year has been tailormade to cater for the needs of all service
providers, large and small, designed
to effectively promote Fiji as a tourist
destination to the world.
Tourism Fijis Director of Events, Ms
Sally Cooper says the event would not
have been possible without the support
of Fiji Airways.
The success of Fiji Tourism Expo is a
result of strong partnerships and having
the support of our industry partners.
Tourism Fiji very excited that Fiji
Airways is partnering with us again for
FTE 2015, Ms Cooper adds.
FTE 2015 is scheduled to take place at
the Denarau Convention Centre, Nadi
from the 15th-19th June 2015.
Fiji Airways Board Director, Mr
Stefan Pichler says, Were delighted
to support Tourism Fiji and the Fiji
Tourism Exchange. As a key industry
partner and stakeholder, we recognise
the importance of an event like this on
the annual Fiji Tourism calendar. Our
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Police Officer Convicted Of Rape

A High Court judge in Suva has found a
Police officer guilty of rape.
Justice Salesi Temo overturned a not
guilty verdict of the assessors because
he found both the complainants evidence
as more than credible rather than the
accused.
Tarajiani Bavesi was charged with four
counts of raping two young women in
May, 2013.
Bavesi was investigating the two
complainants on May 13, 2013 for
allegedly stealing a mobile phone.
The complainants were 19 and 20 years
old, and the accused was 38 years old at
the time of the incident.
Justice Temo said the behaviour of
the accused in this case fell below the
standard required of a Police officer
adding that Bavesi had abused his
position of authority.
The court learned that the officer went
to the victims home and requested them
to come to the Nakasi Police Station but
took a short cut through the Nasinu
cemetery.
On their way they stopped at a concrete
grave site.
The accused took the first complainant
(20-year-old) and told another officer
to take the lead with the second
complainant.
The accused and the 20-year-old girl were
alone at the grave site where the accused
forced himself on the complainant and
raped her.
Later he took the complainant to the
Nakasi Police station.
The accused than took the second
complainant (19-year-old) to recover the
alleged stolen mobile phone from the
victims home and again took the short
cut.
On the way the accused stopped at the

Nasinu Cemetery and told the 19-yearold that they could resolve the matter
among themselves.

The accused then forcefully had sex and

oral sex with the victim knowing that the
victim did not consent to the acts.

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Fiji To Switch To Digital Television

The Fijian Government has announced
plans to switch from analogue to digital
television.
Making the announcement in Suva, Fijian
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama
said plans have been finalised for the
creation of a National Digital Television
Platform aimed to improve the picture
and sound quality of television programs
and expand the coverage of all broadcast
television channels.
"The digital platform will offer
consumers better reception, more
channels, and access to high definition
and pay per view programming. The
new platform will initially extend the
coverage of all broadcast channels to

94 per cent of the population, marking

a drastic improvement over the current
levels of coverage," Bainimarama
said.
"Also, digital television will work on
current television sets and no satellite
dish is required. All that is needed is a
low cost set top box, which will give
you greater control over programming,
including the ability to choose what
channels are available in your households
if you have children."
The Department of Communications will
oversee the creation of this governmentowned national platform.
Once completed, the platform will be
handed over to FBC to manage and FBC

will form a new transmission company

for this purpose. Broadcasters will then
lease one or multiple digital channels for
fixed annual fees.
Bainimarama said the system will be
completely transparent and the cost to
lease channels will be the same for all
broadcasters, including FBC.
The fixed fees he further says will
replace the need for ongoing investment
in new equipment and infrastructure, as
well as costs for repair and maintenance.
"This means that broadcasters will be
free to focus on providing content and
leave all the work related to transmission
to the platform manager. This is good
news for Fijians."

Fiji Airways Recognises Top Agents

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Limited and OneWorld Flight Centre
were recognised by Fiji Airways as its
Gold Award recipients.
This was during the national airlines
annual key partners and travel agents
awards night at Five Princes Hotel in
Suva.
The event was organised to recognise the
hard work and efforts invested from the
various travel agents over the past year.
The annual event was not necessarily
thanking the agents but it was recognition
in terms of how the airline communicates
and relates with the agents.
Fiji Airways Regional general manager
Fiji and Pacific Islands, Robert Rounds,
said: It is important to recognise the
work they put in for Fiji Airways and it
is a way for us to give back.
Recognition is important for us and it is
important for the agents to know that the
airline recognises the effort they make
towards the airline.
The awards
The national airline awarded seven travel
agents under two categories which is the
Gold and Silver.
The Gold Award is given to travel agents
who exceed $5 million revenue.
And agents achieving revenue between
$3 million to $5 million get a silver
award.
Mr Rounds said the event also gave
a chance for interaction between the
airline and the agents themselves.
We are not here to work against the
agents but to recognise the fact that they
are a great part of our airline, they are

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a great part of our distribution channel,

he said.
The airline works very closely with these
travel agents and there are many areas
that the agents can tap into.
However, the agents also play a big role
in contributing to the nation.
Basically, our airline cannot run without
the agents support of the agencies, Mr
Rounds
They have various distribution channels
and we cannot access these. They have
clients which we cannot access and that

is what they are there for and we could

not run without them.
Yet amongst themselves as agents, there
is competition but they do recognise
between each other as to how much
efforts they put in towards the airline.
Mr Rounds explained, the agents
performance was great last year and hopes
they continue to do what they do best.
We did well last year and we have to
do better this year. We have to build
upwards and onwards. We look forward
to the agents support.

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$17K For A Lifetime Dream Home

Well-known Suva street beggar Krishna
Kumari fulfilled a lifetime dream when
she received the keys to her new twobedroom home from Prime Minister
Voreqe Bainimarama.
Ms Kumari, who has begged all her life,
saved $19,000. She contributed $17,000
to pay off her $25,000 modest property
at Lagilagi Housing, Jittu Estate, Suva,
with a $8000 donation from the Peoples
Community Network (PCN). The PCN
is a non-governmental organisation
(NGO) helping squatters and lowincome earners to get better housing.
Ms Kumari was among the 44 new home
owners who received keys from Mr
Bainimarama.
Ms Kumari said: Im happy to have a
new home and now Ill be enjoying my
sleep under a roof.
For years, she said, she had lived on the
streets of Suva, braving the wet, cold and
windy nights.
She said she used part of her takings to
pay for food, and banked the rest.
Begging, she said, was not easy but she
had to do it for her survival.

Now, she said, she was doing some small

business for her own survival. She did
not elaborate.
PCNs director Semiti Qalowasa said
when Ms Kumari applied for a house,
they asked her if she was working.
She told us that she was not working
but had been begging on the streets for
years and could pay the amount they
wanted from her, he said.
He said she showed them her bankbook
and when they checked they saw that she
had a balance of $19,000.
We took $17,000 and PCN paid the rest
to pay off her new home, Mr Qalowasa
said.
He said Ms Kumari had really taught
others a good lesson and that was, to
deposit whatever little money they earn
from their work and keep it.
He said when they asked Ms Kumari
why she was keeping that money, she
said she wanted to buy a home.
Mr Qalowasa said PCN had helped her
by giving $8000 to pay off the new home.
Mrs Kumari thanked PCN for the help
it gave.

She also thanked Mr Bainimarama and his

Government in caring for the poor people.
Meanwhile, Teresia Bulileka from
Solodamu, Tavuki, Kadavu thanked the
Bainimarama Government and PCN
after receiving the keys to her new home.
She said she was alone after her husband
left her. She said she was working for a
businessperson.
She lives at St Alesiou at Raiwaqa and
had paid $5000 for her deposit.
Ms Bulileka thanked her boss for helping
her pay the deposit.
She also thanked the Bainimarama
Government for caring for the poor people.
We now know that we have a
Government that really cares for the
people.
Tamarisi Dakai was disappointed that
her husbands name was not called out.
However she was relieved when Mr
Qalowasa assured her she would be
receiving her house keys.
She said her husband had been attending
all the meetings and had paid the deposit.
Mrs Dakai said their new home would be
a new beginning for them.

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Want To Reside In NZ?

Citizens of Fiji are encouraged to
register early for this years ballot under
the Immigration New Zealand Pacific
Access Category.
Registrations will be open between April
1 and 30, 2015. The ballot draw will take
place on June 5, 2015.
Immigration instructions recognise
the special relationship between New
Zealand and Fiji.
Each year up to 250 citizens of Fiji will
now be eligible for residence under the
PAC, starting this year.
Eligible citizens of Fiji must be aged
between 18 and 45 to register under the
ballot.

The successful applicants selected from

the ballot process will have until March
7, 2016 to lodge their residence visa
applications; the principal applicant
must also have an acceptable job offer
from a New Zealand employer.
Ballot registration applicants are
reminded to make sure they have the
required forms and necessary documents.
Only one ballot registration form is
needed for each family. Copies of birth
certificates or front page of passports
must also be provided for everyone
named on the registration form.
The registration form and fees can be
delivered to one of two Visa Application

The New Zealand High Commission has

provided a grant of $15,000 to continue
its ongoing support to the Leadership
Fiji Programme.
While presenting the cheque to Leadership
Fiji, the New Zealand High Commissioner
Mark Ramsden acknowledged the
significance of the programme for Fijis
young leaders over the years.
Leadership Fiji Board Chairman William
Parkinson has deeply appreciated
the foundation support of the High
Commissions funding in running the

course.
This year the programme will facilitate
30 emerging leaders to develop their
leadership competencies, build relations,
explore their own values and learn to cope
with the demands of the changing world.
Since its inception, 299 leaders from a
wide variety of backgrounds and careers
have graduated from the programme.
Leadership Fiji has also been heavily
involved in the development of regional
leadership programmes in Papua New
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Monday to Friday. Registrations must
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who have registered in a previous year
the fee is FJ$69.
The fees can only be paid by bank
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Immigration New Zealand will contact
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of their ballot registration form including
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99-Year Lease Offer For Cane Farmers

SUGAR cane farmers leasing State land
have been guaranteed a 99-year renewal
on expiry if proper documents are
submitted with their applications.
In an effort to encourage an active sugar
cane community in Tavua, a group of
Ministry of Lands officials met farmers
for land lease consultations.
Acting senior lands officer West Vikash
Rao said the 99-year renewal was aimed at
encouraging farmers to renew their leases.
"We want the farmers to come to us with
their grievances about land leases on

State land so that we can sort them out

because at the end of the day, we want
them to continue cultivating their land,"
Mr Rao said.
"And the guarantee for that is once they
apply for a renewal of their leases and
submit the proper documents that we
require and it has been approved by
the Director of Lands, then they will be
given a 99-year lease."
He said the consultations that began
in Tavua would be the start of other
discussions with farmers from other

districts in the Western Division.

"The purpose of this consultation is to
hear the grievances of each farmer and
to find out what kind of problems they
might be facing in terms of renewing
their leases or obtaining an agriculture
lease. Some of the concerns that we've
heard so far is about their leases not
being renewed, there is a delay in the
process of their renewal."
He said it was also important for farmers
to know the processes involved in lease
renewal application.

The Minister for Foreign Affairs,

Ratu Inoke Kubuabola, will attend
a special meeting of the Melanesian
Spearhead Groups Foreign Ministers
Meeting (MSG FMM) in Port Vila,
Vanuatu.
The special meeting is being convened to
co-ordinate the Groups response to the
on-going relief effort to the people and
Government of Vanuatu in the aftermath
of Cyclone Pam.
As part of the meeting programme, Ratu
Inoke and the MSG Foreign Ministers
will visit designated affected areas
affected by Cyclone Pam.
During this special meeting, Ratu
Inoke and the rest of the Foreign
Ministers from MSG will be briefed
by the Vanuatu National Disaster of
Emergency Office on post Cyclone
Pam situation.
He will also brief the meeting on the
assistance that Fiji is providing to
Vanuatu.

At the moment, there are 58 Government

officials in Vanuatu to assist in the
rehabilitation efforts.

They will also be briefed on what the

MSG Secretariat based in Vanuatu has
done so far.

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Brij Lal To Test The Waters On Fiji Ban

An academic who's been banned from returning to his homeland of Fiji says he will test the waters and has reapplied to
get back in.
Fiji's Minister of Immigration Timoci
Natuva said Brij Lal and his wife Padma
Lal can apply to have their ban lifted.
Mr Natuva earlier told parliament the
ban would remain indefinitely because
of Professor Lal's opposition to the move
towards democracy in Fiji.
The couple was deported in 2009
following Professor Lal's vocal criticism
of the Bainimarama regime installed via
a coup three years earlier.
Professor Lal says if he reapplies the
government will have to give him a
reason for the order which makes no
sense after Fiji's elections last year.
"One of the most frustrating things
about all of this is when you write to
responsible officials they simply do not
respond. No one is prepared to tell you
what is happening. They're all looking
over their shoulder to see what [the
Prime Minister] Frank Bainimarama and
his Attorney General (Aiyaz) SayedKhaiyum are thinking," said Brij Lal.

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More Technical Colleges

Government intends to have 10 campuses
of the Fiji Technical College (FTC), by
the beginning of next year.
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama
revealed this while opening the Dr
Sauhat Ali Sahib Campus in Nadi. It is
the third campus under FTC; the rest are
in Nabua, Suva and Labasa.
This campus of FTC the Dr Sauhat Ali
Sahib Campus- is one of ten campuses
that we intend to have up and running
across Fiji by the beginning of next
year, Mr Bainimarama said.
This one here in Nadi and another two in
Suva and Labasa- and work is proceeding
to establish the remaining seven by
identifying properties and developing new
partnerships such as this one, he said.
Mr Bainimarama said the campuses
would operate under FTC, a new
institution Government build to increase
the skill base of Fijis trades people.
He said, to date, Fiji lacked the ability
to provide broader access to Level Two
Certificates.
The establishment of FTC, he said, filled

this need and provided students with

a more solid grounding in trade work
qualification.
Mr Bainimarama urged every young Fijian
to consider a career as a tradesperson.
He reminded parents to help their
children in their choice of career.
If they show any aptitude or interest in

a trade, encourage them to take that path

as well.
He also encouraged students to extend their
training for further qualification after obtaining
their Level Two Certificate at the College.
Government, he said, was trying to
encourage Fijians to embrace the notion
of a lifetime of learning.

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Dedicated Team Still Working On Holland

Case

A dedicated team is still investigating

the death of Suva businessman, Holland
Seeto, a month after his body was found
at his Laucala Beach Estate workplace.
Fiji Police Forces chief investigating
officer, Assistant Commissioner of
Police (ACP) Henry Brown said they
were actively pursuing all the leads in
the case.
The matter of investigation is ongoing
at the same tempo as we started, we are
investigating the case, following the
leads and still waiting for the forensic
to come up with a detail report but
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followed.
The case has not slowed down nor died
there is a dedicated team working around
the clock for this. We are working on
it and will continue till we have any
information from the public for any
possible leads, he said.
The 59-year-old Lees Trading executive
Seeto was found dead by one of the

employees at his office on January 29.

One of the suspects was taken in for

questioning however he was later

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Fire Survivors Thank Govt For Assistance

This will go a long way in helping my
family and I rebuild our lives and return
to some sort of normality, says house fire
grant recipient John Cheer.
The father of four whose Vomo home in
Lautoka was destroyed in a fire in January
this year was among six families who
each received $5000 from Fijian Prime
Minister Voreqe Bainimarama under
the Fijian Government's emergency
assistance for fire victims whose homes
are not insured.
An allocation of $1 million has been
set aside in the 2015 Budget for this
assistance.
In handing over the cheques,
Bainimarama said he hoped the payment
would help families' put the trauma
behind them.
"To the recipients I say: These cheques
are to assist you in the task of rebuilding
your homes and your lives. I sympathise
with the trauma that you all have been
through.
"And I hope that these payments help
restore not only a roof over your heads
but enable you - to some extent - to put
the trauma behind you."
Madhavan of Matalevu in Tavua whose
four-bedroom home was razed to the
ground in a fire also in January this year
which caused $80,000 worth of damages

also in January this year says he will

use the money to buy materials for the
reconstruction of his home as well as
furniture.
Waisake Vunikedra of Vomo Street in
Lautoka, Prahalad Kumar of Daniva
in Valelevu, Roshni Devi of Maya Rd
in Davuilevu and Pradeep Kumar of
Nawaicoba in Nadi were also assisted.

"This is the first payment. More cheques

will be distributed in the North,"
Bainimarama said.
Meanwhile, Minister for Housing
Parveen Bala says the six families
have been subject to a means test
before receiving the funds to ensure
the programme only benefits those who
deserve it.

the letter and they have launched an

investigation into the allegations.
Bhatnagar said they have also sent their

Health Officers to the supermarket and

are expected to submit a report to the
Ministry soon.

Supermarket Owner Raises Concerns On

Health Inspectors Actions

A supermarket owner has raised

concerns about two Health Inspectors
who allegedly confiscated $700 worth of
meat and fined the supermarket $1,000
for a No Smoking sticker.
The owner said they tried to seek an
explanation from the Health Inspectors
but they were aggressive and did not
give a chance to the staff to explain
how the meat had been delivered to the
supermarket less than an hour before the
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He said what surprises him is that the
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When he explained the same to the
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Germanwings Plane 4U 9525 Crashes In

French Alps - No Survivors

The co-pilot of the Germanwings flight

that crashed in the French Alps, named
as Andreas Lubitz, appeared to want to
"destroy the plane", officials said.
Marseille prosecutor Brice Robin, citing
information from the "black box" voice
recorder, said the co-pilot was alone in
the cockpit.
He intentionally started a descent while
the pilot was locked out.
Mr Robin said there was "absolute
silence in the cockpit" as the pilot fought
to re-enter it.
He said air traffic controllers made
repeated attempts to contact the aircraft,
but to no avail. Passengers could be
heard screaming just before the crash, he
added.
Details are also emerging of the German
co-pilot's past - although his apparent
motives for causing the crash remain a
mystery.
Mr Lubitz, 28, had undergone intensive
training and "was 100% fit to fly without
any caveats", according to Carsten
Spohr, the head of Lufthansa, the
German carrier that owns Germanwings.
Mr Spohr said Mr Lubitz's training had
been interrupted briefly six years ago but
was resumed after "the suitability of the
candidate was re-established".
The Airbus 320 from Barcelona to
Duesseldorf hit a mountain, killing all
144 passengers and six crew, after an
eight-minute descent.
"We hear the pilot ask the co-pilot to
take control of the plane and we hear at
the same time the sound of a seat moving
backwards and the sound of a door
closing," Mr Robin told reporters.

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He said the pilot, named in the German

media as Patrick S, had probably gone to
the toilet.
Andreas Lubitz: Germanwings co-pilot
under scrutiny
Started training in 2008, at Bremen and
Arizona. Training briefly interrupted but deemed fit to fly
Working as co-pilot, or first officer, since
2013. Appeared pleased with his job
Lived in town of Montaubaur, near
Frankfurt, reportedly with his parents.
Had many friends
Facebook profile suggests the active
lifestyle of a keen runner, with an interest
in pop music
"At that moment, the co-pilot is
controlling the plane by himself. While

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Germanwings plane crash: Co-pilotAndreas Lubitz 'wanted to destroy

plane'
he is alone, the co-pilot presses the
buttons of the flight monitoring system
to put into action the descent of the
aeroplane.
"He operated this button for a reason we
don't know yet, but it appears that the
reason was to destroy this plane."
Mr Lubitz was alive until the final
impact, the prosecutor said.
Mr Robin said "the most plausible
interpretation" was that the co-pilot had
deliberately barred the pilot from reentering the cockpit.
He added that the co-pilot was "not
known by us" to have any links to
extremism or terrorism.
Passengers were not aware of the
impending crash "until the very last
moment" when screams could be heard,
Mr Robin said, adding that they died
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Westjet Uncovers Fake Las Vegas Discount

Fares Scam

Airline says as many as 100 people may have fallen for fraudulent Facebook pitch to conference-goers
As many as 100 people may have fallen
for a scam involving deeply discounted
airline tickets from Toronto to Las Vegas
for an upcoming conference.
WestJet Airlines reported Monday that
it had uncovered a scam involving
purported WestJet fares discounted by as
much as 50 per cent than fares available
through its own website.
After customers paid the airfare, they
discovered their ticket was invalid.
The deal was offered on Facebook to
attendees of a particular conference,
which WestJet has not named.
WestJet said its own fraud investigators
discovered the problem, because the
credit cards used to buy the tickets
been refunded."
were stolen. The Calgary-based airline cards," WestJet said in a statement.
said a fraud team regularly monitors its We noticed these purchases, because Palmer said Toronto police are continuing
they were made with Discover credit the investigation.
transactions.
"It's estimated as many as 100 conference cards, and we dont normally see as WestJet advised customers to avoid
registrants accepted the offer and paid for many of those as larger, more common suspicious-looking deals advertised
airfare only to discover that their ticket cards such as Visa and MasterCard, online and to book flights directly with
was invalid because it was purchased said WestJet spokesman Robert Palmer. the airline, a travel agent or reputable
with other individuals' stolen credit "All of these fraudulent purchases have travel service provider.

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Utah Becomes The Only US State To Allow

Execution By Firing Squad

UTAHS governor has signed a law that makes his state the only one to allow firing squads for carrying out executions if
no lethal injection drugs are available.
The law comes as Australia continues
to negotiate with Indonesia about the
fate of Bali Nine death-row prisoners
Andrew Chan and Myuran Sukumaran.
Since Indonesian authorities announced
the duo would be transferred to prison
island Nusakambangan the Australian
governments pleas and official
representation has intensified, with
Foreign Minister Julie Bishop becoming
emotional about the dire situation.
Ms Bishop said the last time she had met
with the families of the pair, Sukumarans
mother hugged me so tightly that I
could hardly breathe.
And she just begged me to do all I
Governor Gary Herbert signed the bill The bills sponsor, Republican Rep. Paul could to save the life of her son whose
on Monday. He has said he found the Ray of Clearfield, touted the firing squad own life had been rehabilitated in such
method a little bit gruesome, but that as a more humane form of execution.
an extraordinary way, Ms Bishop told
it gives the state a fallback execution He also admitted there was no shortage the Today show.
method.
of volunteers when it came to firing No person could fail to be touched by
It is understood the law will reinstate the executions.
the anguish of the families.
use of firing squads more than a decade Weve always had a lot more volunteers Ms Bishop said she was not giving up on
after the state abandoned the practice.
than actually had spots, he said.
the two men.
Utah banned death by firing squad in Opponents say its barbaric and a cruel We wont give up hope. While they are
2004, though death row inmates still had holdover from the states Wild West still alive, there is hope, she said.
the option to select firing squad for their days, and will make Utah look bad.
While ringleaders Chan and Sukumaran
executions before the law changed.
The Washington DC based Death await their executions, plans are now
Currently, death row inmates in Utah can be Penalty Information Centre, which under way for four Indonesian prisoners
executed by way of a firing squad, but they opposes capital punishment, says a who are at their end of their sentences
must choose the option themselves. The firing squad is not a foolproof execution for child sex offences, to move into
new law allows for the state to use a firing method because the inmate could move Sukumarans old cell.
squad regardless of the prisoners choice.
or shooters could miss the heart, causing Meanwhile, the pair continues to fight for
On January 17, 1977, Utah became the a slower, more painful death.
their lives via any legal avenue possible.
first state to execute a prisoner after the
moratorium ended on the method. Gary
Gilmore was executed by a firing squad,
famously uttering the words just do it
(now used by Nike as a slogan) as his
last words.
The last prisoner to be shot to death
in was Ronnie Lee Gardner, who was
executed by five police officers with A Canadian teenager has been jailed and tests showed a positive result for
.30-calibre rifle in 2010 for killing a for nine years for importing almost $2 methamphetamine, or P.
bartender and a lawyer.
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The bill was passed after an 18-10 vote supplement containers.
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by the Senate two weeks ago as states Kionie Downing, 19, was sentenced in scales, drug paraphernalia, and more
struggle to access lethal injection drugs the Auckland District Court for importing than $4000 cash.
amid a nationwide shortage.
and possessing methamphetamine, a The cash was seized and the drugs will
The measures approval illustrates the Class A controlled drug.
be destroyed, Customs said.
frustration of some states over bungled Customs officers arrested Downing in Investigations Manager Maurice O'Brien
executions and shortages of lethal- August after intercepting a package said the street value and potential harm
injection drugs.
sent from Canada containing four of the drugs was immense.
Utah is one of several states seeking containers labeled as muscle-building "Customs will do everything we can to
new forms of capital punishment after a supplements.
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NT Public Servant Found Naked At

Colleagues House With A Kitchen Appliance

A FORMER NT public servant was going through a tough stage in his life when he showed up at a female co-workers
yard, naked and emotional, the anti-discrimination commission has heard.
Former Treasury policy officer Doug Mr Kerr now lives in Thailand and representing herself, had to yell across
Kerr is also accused of harassing Linda returned to Darwin to attend the hearing. the courtroom to elicit a response from
Smyth with a barrage of text messages, Ms Smyth is arguing that Treasury failed Mr Kerr.
and breaking into her house, naked.
to deal with her harassment complaint Mr Kerr also claimed he could not
Mr Kerr admitted to the tribunal that he appropriately, effectively forcing her to remember many of the events in question,
was going through a tough time and resign.
saying they happened in the past, at a
that he had occasionally fallen asleep Her case, before NT anti-discrimination time when he was drinking heavily.
naked in a chair in the backyard, but said commissioner Sally Sivers, has been Ms Smyth claims she was victimised
he had no recollection of showing up the subject of a series of appeals in the by the Treasury, and says they failed to
naked in the front yard.
Magistrates and Supreme Courts, which properly consider the claim.
It was a while ago and it was all have allowed Ms Smyth to bring the Among evidence presented was a
pretty weird stuff, Mr Kerr said of his decade-old events before the commission. farewell card presented to Ms Smyth
behaviour.
Mr Kerr continued to work at Treasury, when she left Treasury.
Ive certainly thought about it, and it where Ms Smyth alleges he was a protected Among other messages one public
was a bit weird.
employee despite repeated claims of servant, Marie Tonks, wrote: Goodbye,
The hearing also heard that Ms Smyth sexual harassment and absenteeism.
good luck, hope you get a good f**k,
found Mr Kerr passed out naked on Mr Kerrs response to Ms Smyths Budju.
her four-and-a-half-year-old sons bed questions was patchy, telling the tribunal Former NT Treasury superannuation
with an egg poacher on the floor full of that he was unable to hear recordings of commissioner Kathleen Clayden said
cigarette butts and semen on the sheets. conversations played to the court, where there had been complaints made against
I walked into my home and I found you he apologised to Mrs Smyth for causing Mr Kerr by other employees, including
naked in my sons bed with a kitchen distress to her and her son.
sending inappropriate text messages.
appliance ... there was a considerable Mr Kerr, however, said his recorded Ms Clayden said the problems between
amount of sweat around you, it looked apology was taken out of context.
the two became worse when Mr Kerr
like you had masturbated ... was that the When asked to respond to other recorded purchased a house near Ms Claydens
case? Ms Smyth asked Mr Kerr.
conversations, Mr Kerr said he was house in Nakara.
Mr Kerr denied the allegation.
quite hard of hearing, and couldnt But Ms Clayden said senior management
Mr Kerr told the hearing he was just a respond to what was played to him.
had followed clear guidelines in handling
touchy-feely guy.
At one point, Ms Smyth, who is issues between Mr Kerr and Ms Smyth.

Hong Kong Man Henry Chau, Who Dismembered

And Cooked Parents, Jailed For Life

A Hong Kong man who killed,

dismembered, salted and cooked his
parents has been sentenced to life in
prison after being found guilty of double
murder.
The conviction of Henry Chau, 31,
concluded a gruesome case that shocked
the city in 2013 when the severed heads
of Chau's elderly parents were found
stuffed into two refrigerators.
During the 20-day trial at the city's high
court, the jury heard how Chau had
dismembered his elderly parents before
salting, cooking and packing their body
parts into lunchboxes "like barbecued
pork".
"Your sentence on Count 1 and Count
2 is that you go to prison for life,"
judge Michael Stuart-Moore told Chau,
referring to the double murder charges.
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who wore a loose-fitting grey suit,

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looked impassive as the sentence was

passed down.
Judge Stuart-Moore handed Chau an
additional nine years and four months
in jail for two separate charges of
preventing the lawful burials of his
parents, which he admitted earlier.
The sentences will be served
concurrently, he said.
The judge described Chau as
"narcissistic" and "preoccupied with
fantasies for success".
"In practice, you have no feelings for
other people," he said, adding Chau was
a "highly dangerous individual".
A friend who was earlier accused of
being involved in the killings was found
not guilty. Both had pleaded not guilty to
the murder charges.
The heads of 65-year-old Chau Wing
Ki and his wife Siu Yuet Yee, 62, were
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a bloodstained apartment, days after the

elderly couple were reported missing.
Other remains were found in a rubbish
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Chau initially told police that his parents
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admitted the murder to a friend via a
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In evidence read to the court last year,
Chau claimed that he planned to mislead
the police in order to buy himself some
time to say goodbye to friends.
"My murdering partner and I were
planning to make it a missing person
case and dump the body piece by piece,"
he said in a message.
Chau also called himself a "psychopath"
in the messages.
"I cannot empathise with people's
pain because of my experience from
childhood and adolescence," he said.

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Daily Habits That Can Reduce Your Risk

Of Heart Disease

Making simple lifestyle changes can help lower your risk of heart disease.
According to the Public Health Agency shut-eye.
stroke. Adding physical movement into
of Canada, 9 in 10 Canadians have at Reduce stress
your day is easy. Walk instead of driving,
least one risk factor for heart disease Feeling tense or plagued by headaches choose the stairs over the elevator, and
or stroke (smoking, alcohol, physical or stomach upsets? Stress might limit your time spent sat down in front
inactivity, obesity, high blood pressure, be the culprit. Not only does being of a computer or television. You can give
high blood cholesterol, or diabetes). stressed cause uncomfortable physical your heart an extra boost by including at
Fortunately you can lower your chances symptoms, it can also spike your risk of least 150 minutes of moderate (biking,
of developing heart disease with simple heart disease. High stress is associated fast walking) to vigorous (running,
lifestyle changes. Here are a few daily with factors that can lead to heart cross-country skiing, basketball, soccer)
habits that you can make for a heart disease including high blood pressure, aerobic exercise to your week. If time is
healthy life.
high blood cholesterol, eating unhealthy an issue, break up your workouts into
Get sufficient sleep
foods and drinking excessive amounts of blocks of 10 minutes or more to help
Skimping on sleep can make you a alcohol.
you achieve the recommended goal of
target for heart disease. According to To lower your stress levels, first identify 150 minutes per week.
a study, sleep deprived individuals are what causes you the most anxiety. By Eat a heart healthy diet
more likely to have high blood pressure, recognizing your triggers, you can Making healthy meal and snack choices
diabetes, and weight issues all risk start to change how you react to them. is a delicious way to prevent and lower
factors for heart disease. Sleep for at Daily exercise, chatting with friends and your risks of heart disease. A diet rich in
least seven hours each night to lower family, eating regular nutritious meals the four main good groups (vegetables
your chances of heart disease. To wake and allotting time to yourself to unwind and fruit, grain products, milk products,
up refreshed and help keep heart disease and recharge can also help you keep and meat and alternatives) thats low
at bay, follow a routine sleep schedule. stress at bay and live a heart healthy life. in fat, and high in fibre will keep your
Keeping your bedroom cool and dark, Move more
heart health on track. Canadas Food
as well as sticking to a sleep schedule Physical activity has been found to Guide can be used for easy-to-follow
going to bed and rising at the same time reduce the risk of over 25 major health inspiration on portion sizes, the number
every day can help you achieve quality problems including heart disease and of servings and food choices.

High Vitamin D Levels May Lead To

Stroke

Too high levels of vitamin D in the blood

may increase your risk of dying from a
stroke, warns a study.
In terms of public health, a lack of
vitamin D has long been a focal point
and several studies have shown that too
low levels can prove detrimental to our
health.
The new study, therefore, suggests
that the level of vitamin D in our
blood should neither be too high nor
to low.
'If your vitamin D level is below 50 or
over 100 nanomol per litre, there is a
greater connection to deaths,' said Peter
Schwarz, professor at the University of
Copenhagen in Denmark.
The researchers studied the level of
vitamin D in 247,574 people and
analysed their mortality rate over a
seven-year period. In that time 16,645
patients had died.
'We have looked at what caused the
death of patients, and when numbers
are above 100, it appears that there is an
increased risk of dying from a stroke or
a coronary,' Schwarz added.

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'In other words, levels of vitamin D

should not be too low, but neither
should they be too high. Levels should
be somewhere in between 50 and
100 nanomol per litre, and our study
indicates that 70 is the most preferable

level,' Schwartz explained.

That having too much vitamin D in our
blood can be bad for our health has never
been proven before, and it may have
great influence on our future intake of
nutritional supplements.

A new research has found that drinking

a cup of black tea can prevent type-2
diabetes in humans.
An American research conducted at
Framingham State University explained
that black tea restrains the body from
absorbing glucose sugars, excess of
which causes type-2 diabetes, the
Independent reported.

The author of research papers said that their

findings suggested that black tea and black
tea pomace had potential for carbohydrate
hydrolyzing enzyme inhibition and this
activity depended on high molecular
weight phenolic compounds.
The researchers also mentioned that just
like green tea, black tea also possesses
antidiabetic activity.

Black Tea Can Help Prevent

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Symptoms Of Kidney Failure

Kidney failure is a very serious health
condition, and one that can bring
on subtle symptoms that often go
undiagnosed. Typically, most patients
that suffer from kidney failure have
lived with kidney disease for quite some
time before it gets to this point. Some
lucky ones can also live with kidney
disease their whole lives, but it never
develop into kidney failure. The most
important thing to do with a kidney
illness is to become well educated about
your ailment. You desperately need your
kidneys to be healthy and working just
fine in order to live a long life. Simple
diagnostics such as blood work or urine
samples can quickly notify your medical
provider if kidney disease is present or
not. Pretty simple trip to the local family
doctor to tell if you have something
that could seriously debilitate your life,
so without hesitation go consult with
your physician if you have any of the
symptoms recognized as kidney failure.
1. Changes in Urination
The kidneys work hard for you all day
long producing urine; when they arent
working up to par they instantly start
showing signs of trouble through your
urine. You may start going more often,
your urine can be various colors such
as very dark orange to almost clear.
You can also begin to notice your urine
bubbling, foaming, or almost looking as
if its boiling. Blood in the urine is also
a telltale sign that kidneys are in trouble.
2. Swollen Limbs
When your kidneys stop working
normally, they store that extra fluid
anywhere they can find a space at within
the body. This means the patient may
have legs that are swollen, arms, hands,
or their face. Most patients notice their
ankles swelling first, or a puffy face out
of nowhere.
3. Exhaustion
Your kidneys are hard workers, they not
only make urine all day long, but they
also produce EPO which is a hormone
thats required to create red blood cells.
This results in a case of anemia, which
thankfully can be easily treated by
your doctor. Many kidney patients feel
they are tired or fatigued from doing
absolutely nothing.
4. Itchy Skin
The kidneys also take waste particles
out of the blood, so when yours are not
up to par youll end up with backed up
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This generally begins to show signs of

occurrence through causing dry, itchy
skin patches on the body. Many patients
feel the itching is so severe they were
distracted by it most of the day prior to
getting their kidney diagnosis.
5. Foul Taste in Mouth
When the patient suffers from kidney
issues, it also suffers from uremia;
which is when the waste particles
develop excessive buildup inside and
you gain a metallic taste in the mouth in
return. Some report they no longer could
consume some of their favorite foods,
such as meats, or breads due to the taste.
6. Vomiting
No one ever enjoys vomiting, and sadly
it is a very popular side effect of kidney
failure. Patients experience the itchy skin
first, then the constant nausea, followed
by a few days of vomiting. This is why
many assume they have the flu or even
food poisoning and dont seek treatment
for their kidney issue early enough to
prevent it from becoming severe.
7. Inability to Breathe
When you begin to have trouble
breathing, you know something in
the body isnt sitting well. Catching
your breath, paying more attention to
when you inhale and exhale, or having
difficulty breathing while your activity
level is low are all symptomatic of
kidney failure. The reason for this is due
to fluid traveling to the lungs, and the
body being deprived of red blood cells
from the lack of regular kidney function.
8. Memory Issues
As you get older, you tend to naturally

become more forgetful; that isnt the

kind of memory loss kidney illness
causes. This version is more of a lack
in concentration initially, followed by
dizzy spells, resulting in memory issues.
All developing in lieu of an oxygen
deficiency caused by the kidney induced
anemia.
9. Cold or Chilly
Often women are usually colder than
men, but this type of cold sensation is
caused even when its in the dead of a
sweltering summer. It is a sign of anemia
taking its course, and causing your
temperature to be challenging to sustain.
Increasing your iron intake, drinking
more water, and of course getting your
kidneys evaluated will all aide in curing
this symptom.
10. Flank Pains
Many experience what is known as
flank pain, which is basically soreness
near the top of the abdomen, sides
of the midsection, or middle portion
of the back. This location coincides
with where the kidneys are kept, and
can be an indication of severe kidney
disorder. Most patients experience flank
pains after their diagnosis or once their
condition has gone from bad to worse.
Kidneys are not something to let linger
on bothering you; if you feel pain,
or soreness at any point that doesnt
subside in a day or two, consult with
your medical professional. Additionally,
if your urinary patterns have drastically
changed, or if you notice blood in your
urine - make an appointment to be
evaluated just to be on the safe side.

How To Reduce Salt In Your Diet

Too much of sodium content in your diet can increase your cholesterol levels
leading to an increased risk of heart attack and other cardiovascular issues.

While salt is an essential ingredient in

any recipe you cook, here are some ways
to reduce the intake of sodium.
- If you are cooking using a recipe
book, add less than the amount of salt
mentioned.
- According to studies, most of the
additional seasonings you add to your
food contain about 95% salt. So, while
making pasta, add fresh herbs instead of
using herb seasoning or freshly chopped
garlic instead of garlic powder.
- Choose healthier options at a grocery
store. Often, packaged foods tend to be
high in sodium content because it helps

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preserve them for longer. Read the food

labels carefully for nutritional facts.
- Go for fresh or frozen veggies instead
of their canned varieties, which often
contain added salt to help increase shelf
life.
- Olives and pickles are saturated in salt,
as are many smoked and cured meats,
like salami and bologna. Limit your
intake of these high-sodium foods.
- Add fresh lemon instead of salt when
marinating fish or other vegetables.
- Cut down on sodium-rich condiments
such as soy or mustard sauce and
ketchup.

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Top Home Remedies To Cure Acidity

Are you worried as you have over
eaten your favourite chicken tikka at a
friends party and you might have to face
that unpleasant burning sensation in your
stomach? Here are simple and effective
home remedies that can help reduce the
intensity of acidity.
Cloves
If you are suffering from gastritis, then
clove acts as the wonder drug to get
you rid of this sensation. Just chew say
about two cloves and slightly bite them
so that juices keep oozing out. Soon, the
problem will vanish.
Cumin seeds
Take about a teaspoon of cumin seeds and
then roast them. After roasting, coarse
crush them (not powder). Now, add this
to a glass of water and have it with every
meal you take. It does wonders.
Jaggery
Jaggery can help a lot in treating
heartburn and acidity. Consume a small

lump and allow it to get dissolved in

your mouth to get relief from acidity.
But, this remedy should not be tried by
people who have diabetes.
Raita
Raita prepared with curd and added with
ingredients like grated cucumber and
coriander will surely aid in digestion and
help eliminate acidity.
Basil leaves
Basil leaves are popular for their
medicinal properties. Chewing say
around 5-6 basil leaves relieves acidity
to a lot of extent. One can also make a
blend of crushed basil leaves and dried
leaves which can be consumed with
water or tea or simply be swallowed.
Butter-milk
A yet another simple and most easy
homemade remedy to treat acidity is
consuming butter-milk mixed with a
little say about teaspoon of black
pepper powder.

Mint
It is also a good idea to drink fresh mint
juice or chew raw mint leaves after meals
everyday to keep acidity and indigestion
away from you.
Ginger
Ginger is considered as a cure-all herb
as it helps in treating so many different
kinds of conditions. Consume just the
right amount of ginger about half an hour
before each meal and feel the difference.
Milk
Milk is a drink that consists of a large amount
of calcium which helps in preventing buildup of stomach acid. So, drink a glass of milk
after your meal to soothe your stomach after
having a spicy meal.
Vanilla ice cream
Yes, gorging a cup of your favourite
vanilla ice cream not just savours your
sweet tooth but also helps combat
gastritis. This is an easy home remedy to
fight acidity.

Foods To Eat Every Day For A Longer,

Healthier Life

It may seem like dietary boredom to eat

certain foods every day, but luckily we
live in the land of plenty and there are a
number of variations for each of the foods
below, all of which are so nutritionally
dense they are worth eating on a daily
basis. Plus, they will fit into your diet even
if you're a vegetarian or a vegetarian.
Raw Nuts
The laundry list of reason to eat raw nuts
(roasting nuts damages some of their
healthy oils) is ever-growing and while
almonds get the most attention, pistachios,
walnuts, pecans, hazelnuts, peanuts,
cashews, macadamias basically all
raw nuts that aren't salted, honey-roasted
or candied offer benefits ranging from
weight management and glycemic control
to better heart health and lower cholesterol.
Berries
Antioxidants are critical for helping
our bodies fight the damage of illnesscausing free radicals and berries are
loaded with a number of powerful
antioxidants, including anthocyanins,
quercetin and vitamin C (kale and
spinach are the only vegetables with
antioxidant levels as high as berries).
They're also high in water and fiber,
so they're great for weight loss as they
make you feel fuller, faster.

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Almond Milk
Soy and dairy milk are very controversial,
so instead opt for almond milk. Not only
is it low in calories (only 30 per serving;
about 1/4 of regular soy or 2% milk),
but since it's made from almonds, it also
has most of the nutrients that you'd find
in the nuts like vitamin E, magnesium,
monounsaturated fats, manganese,
calcium, copper and riboflavin. It's
also low in fat, heart-healthy, great for
your skin (thanks to the vitamin E) and
because of its low glycemic index, the
body will use the carbs as energy so the
sugars arent stored as fat.
Dark Leafy Greens
Kale, Swiss chard, spinach, broccolithe
options are endless. These leafy vegetables
are full of fiber, vitamins and minerals to
help protect against heart disease, diabetes,
cancer and a host of other ailments.
Cinnamon
A versatile spice, it can help lower blood
sugar levels and other cardiovascular
disease risk factors, and many studies have
shown that it helps curb appetite. For a
look at other spices to add to your diet,
Sprouts
Wheatgrass, alfalfa, sunflower, pumpkin,
green leaf, lentilsprouts come in such
a wide range that they're incredibly

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versatile. Hardier ones like mung or lentil

can easily be heated, making them a great
addition to soups or stews, while the
more delicate ones like alfalfa are great
for salads and sandwiches. No matter
which you opt for, they're all packed
with vitamins A, B, C and E, calcium,
iron and magnesium. Plus, sprouting at
home is a pretty easy process.
Flaxseed
Once a niche food item, flaxseed is now
found in countless forms, from oil to
crackers. What makes it such a great
dietary addition is that it's packed with
heart-healthy omega-3 essential fatty
acids, lignans (a chemical compound
with potent antioxidant powder
flaxseed contains 75 to 800 times more
lignans than other plant foods) and fiber.
Water
Turns out that drinking eight glasses of
water a day is a myth the number you
need depends on a number of physical
and dietary factors but within reason,
drinking more than the recommended
amount isn't a bad thing. Water is critical
to stay healthy as well as energized and
drinking it before meals helps you eat
less, since thirst is often mistaken for
hunger. It's also good for your skin and
boosts your metabolism.

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Tips On How To Impress Your Mom-In-Law

So he proposes you in the most romantic way ever and you have said a 'yes.' And with that you have started to think, plan
and fix a lot of things in order to get the ball rolling for your D-day.
But before you do that take a step back
and plan things to make friends with
your mother-in-law. Though all MILs
aren't really that scary and typically
Indian serial like, but it's always good to
start bonding with her before her so once
you are married and start living with her
you know. So here are few tips which
will help you to break the ice between
you and your mom-in-law.
1. Do your homework first: Ask your
fianc what she likes and dislikes. What
are her hobbies and how she likes to
unwind. Once you know what kind of a
person she is and what really makes her

happy, then it becomes easy for you to

break the ice even in the most difficult
situation.
2. Dress to impress: Whether you notice
or not but your mother-in-law will notice
the way you have dressed. We aren't
asking you to dress like a princess but
clothes that aren't ironed or clothes that
are out of place and doesn't suit the
occasion might not go down well with
her. So put that little extra time and dress
well so that she's impressed.
3. Seek her advice: Yes, you are an
independent woman and have taken all
your life decisions on your own, but

there's no harm in taking your mom-inlaw's advice or suggestions. After all she
has seen the world more than you and
who knows her advice can help you to
make a better decision.
4. Meet her often: Before and after
marriage meet her often and spend
time with her. Try and make a bond
just like the one you shared with your
mom.
5. Be open in communication: Always
keep the door of communication open
when talking with her. Talk her as much
as possible and keep her updated about
what's going on in your life.

Life Changing Makeup Tips No Girl

Should Live Without

1. Make lipstick smudge less and last

longer
No one likes messy, smudgy lipstick.
Soon after you apply lipstick, place
a tissue over it and dab it with some
powder using a brush. The lipstick gets
cemented, and stays intact the entire day.
2. Ensure eyelashes remain curled
Eyelashes often tend to stubbornly refuse
to remain curled. All you need to do is
gently heat your eyelash curler using a
hairdryer (not over a candle flame) and
curl the lashes when curler is hot. You
will be surprised to note that the eyelashes
remain curled throughout the day.
3. Make perfume linger
Perfume tends to wear off quicker than
expected. A neat way to ensure that the
perfume you wear lingers the entire day
is to apply Vaseline and spray perfume
over it.
4. Keep stray hair in place

Does a clump of hair keep straying away

from position often? Use some clear
mascara and pat the stubborn bit of hair
in position. It stays that way until the end
of the day, and is quite easy to shampoo
away as well.
5. Get that wide-eyed look
You can make your eyes look naturally
wider. Simply brush your mascara
downwards, instead of using the usual
upward stroke. This makes the eyelashes
appear fuller, and the eyes look bigger
too.
6. Homemade lip gloss
Lip-gloss is expensive, so why not
make some yourself. Do not discard
broken eye shadows, just crush it into a
fine powder and mix it with petroleum
jelly. Hey presto! You have your own
homemade lip-gloss.
7. Avoid smudging your teeth with
lipstick

You often encounter the problem of

lipstick smudging your teeth. The best
way to avoid this is to simply put your
forefinger into your mouth and close
your lips tightly. The excess lipstick gets
transferred to your finger.
8. Reuse dried mascara
Do not discard mascara when it dries up.
An easy way to moisturize it is to add a
bit of saline solution to it. Leave it for a
few minutes and it is as good as before.
9. Apply dry shampoo overnight
Apply dry shampoo overnight and let it
work on your hair thoroughly. Wake up
and wash it off, and you will notice that
your hair looks a lot more voluminous.
10. Use old T shirt for drying hair
Do not brush your hair violently with a
towel. Use an old T-shirt instead, and you
will notice that the soft material creates
less friction. Your hair will be less frizzy
and a lot softer.

Tips To Reduce Facial Hair Growth

Even though it is normal for women to sport some amount of facial fuzz, many find it annoying. Here are some tips to help
you reduce facial hair Add 30 grams of sugar to some lemon
juice in a bowl of water. Mix well and
apply it in the direction of the hair
growth. Leave this for 15 minutes and
rinse. Repeat once a week.
The traditional mixture of gram
flour, turmeric and curd is said to
marginally reduce hair growth. Apply

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this mixture on your face and rinse it

once it dries.
A mixture of papaya and turmeric helps
contain hair growth, and what's more,
it also exfoliates the skin. Massage the
paste on your face for 15 minutes for
best results.
Potato, a bleaching agent, when mixed

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with yellow lentil paste makes the hair

colour lighter and also helps remove
unwanted facial hair. Apply and leave
for 15 minutes before rinsing.
A banana-oatmeal scrub is simple, yet
effective. Apply the paste for about 15
minutes and wash off with water. Repeat
this twice a week.

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Saying "No" To Everything

Your toddler's constant use of the word "no" stems from a strong desire to be independent. Here's how to cope.
Your toddler's desire for independence
can mean she displays a lot of
unreasonable negative behaviour that's
puzzling or, at worst, irritating.
Common examples include a refusal to
let you strap her into her buggy, turning
down food she enjoyed last week and
insisting you carry out an impossible task,
such as finding a favourite toy that's been
left at home when you're on a journey.
This difficult phase may not last long in
some toddlers, but for others it can go
on for many months or even continue
into later childhood. This can be hard for
some parents to handle.
It helps to realise this behaviour is a
normal developmental stage - toddlers
are just trying their new-found will as
they make a bid for independence.
Positive steps
You'll keep your sanity if you make
an effort at the beginning of the
toddler stage to 'toddler-proof' your
home - this cuts down on the need
for unnecessary battles.
It helps if she doesn't get too tired
or hungry - regular mealtimes and
bedtimes make a big difference.
Make a determined effort to keep
your use of the word "no" to a
minimum - as far as possible, make
your requests positive, "keep your
bike on the pavement" rather than
"don't go on the road".
If you have to refuse a request, use
phrases such as "great idea, we'll
play that later" instead of "no, I'm
too busy to play with you".
If your toddler is strong-willed and
often challenges you, do your best to
be patient and remember this stage
won't last forever.
Toddlers need to try out things for
themselves as often as possible, so
try not to be too controlling - for
example, it can help to let your child
climb into her car seat instead of
being placed there by you.
When it has to be "no", for safety
reasons perhaps, make it calm and
firm - show your toddler you mean
it, but don't get angry.
For younger toddlers you may have
to add actions to your words - lift
her away from the video machine or
plug, and offer a toy to take her mind
off it.
Use clever tactics - "I bet I can race
you to get your shoes on" often
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now".
Offer your toddler choices, within
limits, to keep battles to a minimum,
so that "no" is a less likely response
- "do you want to wear your red skirt
or black trousers?" or "would you
like an apple or an orange?", for
example.
Use praise when she's good
to encourage her to repeat the
behaviour.
One of the most useful techniques
with toddlers is distraction, and you
should use it for as long as it works "I think I hear Daddy's car arriving"
or suddenly starting a song often
makes toddlers forget they were
about to start a battle.
Try not to laugh at your toddler when
she says "no" - it can be tempting

when it's amusing, but this is likely

to upset a small child who takes her
independence seriously.
When you can, try to explain why
some behaviour isn't acceptable
- as your child gets older, she'll
understand more about this, but it
can start very soon - "touching that
might break it" or "that's hot and
you'll burn".
Use delaying words - "later perhaps"
or "not until after lunch".
Offer alternatives - "you can't write
on the wall, but you can write on this
piece of paper".
Lighten up - does whatever it is
they're doing really matter?
Keep a positive attitude - look for
good behaviour and praise your
child

Can Chronic Ear Infections Cause

Long-Term Hearing Loss?

My daughter has had one ear infection after another. When she gets an
infection, she seems to have trouble hearing, but with medicine it always gets
better. Still, Im worried that these infections could lead to permanent hearing
loss somewhere down the line. Could this happen? - Yasmine
Ear infections are common in childhood. hearing appears to return to normal
As with your daughter, some kids do after treatment for an ear infection,
have temporary hearing loss due to the she's probably not at risk for permanent
accumulation of fluid in the middle ear, hearing loss. But if you're concerned,
but it usually goes away with treatment. talk to your doctor about scheduling a
It's very rare, however, for kids to hearing exam.
develop permanent hearing loss, even If your daughter's ear infections continue
when they've had several ear infections. to be a problem, the doctor might refer
A child with frequent or chronic ear her to an otolaryngologist (ear, nose, and
infections is at risk for permanent hearing throat doctor), who may suggest ear tube
loss only when damage has been done placement to help reduce the incidence
to the eardrum, the bones of the ear, or of ear infections and limit the potential
the hearing nerve. Since your daughter's problems they can cause to her hearing.

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Chicken Cannelloni
About this Recipe:
For this recipe, you can use both fresh
or dried cannelloni. You can also replace
the chicken with ground lamb.
Main Ingredients:
1/2 lb Cannelloni
1/2 lb, finely chopped Mushrooms
1 medium, finely chopped Onion
3, minced Boneless skinless chicken
breasts
1/3 tsp Ground cloves
2 tbsp Butter
1+1 tbsp Olive oil
1Egg yolk
Salt and pepper to taste
1-2 cups Bechamel sauce
1 cup Tomato sauce
2-4 tbsp, grated Parmesan Cheese
Bechamel Sauce
Ingredients:
1 cup Milk
1.5 tbsp Butter
1 tbsp Flour
1 tbsp, grated Parmesan Cheese
Salt
Pepper
Directions:
1. In a small saucepan, melt butter.
2. Blend flour into the melted butter and
cook for 30 sec.
3. Slowly add milk, stirring constantly.
4. Add salt, pepper and Parmesan cheese.
Simmer the sauce on low heat for 10-15
minutes, stirring constantly until smooth
and thickened.
Tomato Sauce
Ingredients:
1 can Crushed Tomato :
1 clove Garlic

1/2 tbsp Vinegar

1 tsp Sugar
Salt
Pepper
Directions:
1. Place a saucepan on medium heat.
2. Pour the whole crushed tomato into
the pan.
3. Dice the clove of garlic and add to the
pan.
4. Stir in vinegar and sugar and continue
cooking for 10-15 min.
5. Season with salt and pepper while
reducing the sauce.
Directions:
1. Preheat the oven to 400 F.
2. Melt butter with 1 tbsp olive oil. Add
onion and fry for 5 min or until soft.
3. Meanwhile, in a separate pan, saute
mushrooms in 1 tbsp olive oil until

tender.
4. Add mushrooms, chicken, cloves, salt
and pepper to onions. Cook for 5 minutes
on medium heat.
5. Blend the chicken mixture with 2-3
tbsp bechamel sauce and 1 egg yolk.
6. Cook cannelloni in boiling salted
water until cooked. Drain and rinse
in cold water. Pat them dry with paper
towels.
7. Spread some tomato sauce on the
bottom of an oven dish.
8. Fill cannelloni with chicken mixture
and arrange side by side in the dish.
9. Pour the remaining tomato sauce over
the cannelloni. Spoon the bechamel
sauce over them and top with grated
Parmesan cheese.
10. Bake in the oven for 15 minutes or
until golden.

Butterfly Prawns
Ingredients:
12 Large prawns
1 tbsp Chinese wine or dry sherry
1 Clove garlic, crushed
2 tbsp Light soy sauce
1 Egg, beaten
Breadcrumbs for coating
Peanut oil for deep frying
1/2 tsp finely grated fresh ginger
1/2 Cup corn flour
Salt to taste
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Shell the prawns don't remove the tails
Remove black veins
From the interior curve, cut the meat
leaving the thin layer on the back
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Aries

It might not be a very good week for you.

You need to be more brave and confident.
You need to rely only on yourself and not
be dependent on anyone else. You have
to plan your week well in advance and
prioritize all the tasks in hand. This will
help in completing all activities on time.
You might have a lot of expenditure to
meet this week. Closely monitor your
funds and do not overspend. You need
to be friendly with your partner. Do
not display any negative feelings since
it might disturb the harmony in the
relationship. Try to be as friendly as you
can with your better half. Spend more
time with them and try to keep them
happy at all times. There is a chance
that you develop a stomach upset. If you
watch out for what you eat and drink you
can avoid this problem. Doing yoga can
help reduce or get rid of the pain.

Taurus

It will be a very good week for you. You

will able to fulfill all your ambitions.
You will be able to discover new job
opportunities and this will give you
immense happiness. You will do very
well in your job. Your talent will be
recognized and appreciated by your
colleagues and superiors. You can make
some good investment decisions with
the money that you have. You will be
able to increase your savings. You will
have a good amount of money in hand
and will make some good investment
decisions with it. You might attend a
family function along with your spouse.
This will be a good time to have some
nice conversations and develop a better
bond. You will feel a great sense of
attachment toward your partner. This will
help enhance the level of relationship.
Regular exercise and a balanced diet can
help you maintain good health. You will
have no major health complaints as such.

Gemini

It will be a week full of fruitful results for

you. You will make some decisions with
respect to your personal and professional
life. You will be quick in taking decisions.
You will be in a position to complete all
the tasks assigned to you on or before time.
You will be able to complete all the tasks
assigned to you well ahead of time. Your
way of work will be noticed and appreciated
by your higher ups. You will have lots of
money with you. You will be able to save
more for the future. You will progress well
with respect to finances. Your spouse will
be able to appreciate you and reciprocate

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your love. You will be able to impress your

partner well and gain their confidence. You
will have an overall good level of health. By
having a nutritious diet and practicing yoga
you can maintain stable health. You will be
fit to work. Doing yoga can help make your
week better.

Cancer

It might not be a great week for you. You

need to rely completely on your hard
work for achieving the results that you
wish for. You can meditate so that you
will have a calm and peaceful mind. If
you wish to complete all your work on
time, then you have to organize the work
much better. You might not have a very
good inflow of money this week. You
need to cut down on your expenses and
save as much as possible. Money inflow
might not be all that great this week.
Try to save up as much as you can. Do
not let difference in opinion disturb the
harmony between you two. Talk and sort
out all the differences. You need to shed
your ego when communicating with
your loved one. Be friendly with your
partner and harmony will prevail. Your
siblings might have some minor health
issues. You might need to spend some
money for the betterment of their health.
You might have cough/cold. Avoid
consuming refrigerated items.

Leo

You will spend a lot of time thinking

on how to make your future better. You
will also want to improve the standard
of your living. Do not stress yourself out
by thinking too much. Try to work well
and achieve your goals rather than just
worrying about it. You need to be more
cordial in the way you behave with your
colleagues. You need to plan your work
well. Plan and schedule all the work that
has been assigned to you. This attitude
will help you earn a good name from
your superiors and help you have a good
way of work. Do not stress yourself in
the attempt to make more money. Be
calm and composed when handling your
loved one. Be patient with them and
give them they need to adjust to things
around them. Do spend a lot of time with
your better half. Give them the attention
they seek and they will be more loving
toward you. Do not get stressed out since
it might spoil your health. Meditate so
that you can keep your calm.

Virgo

It will be an overall nice week for you.

You will be able to relax a lot and give
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time and attention. You will need to

put in continuous efforts to make your
week successful and to achieve the
kind of results you want. You will be
able to prove your abilities and this will
be noticed by your superiors. Money
prospects will increase. You will be able
to get the money that you were expecting
from a long distance place. You will be
very happy and you tend to share this
happiness with your partner. This will
make the relationship better. This week
is a good week for you to sit down and
have some good conversations with
your life partner about your future. Try
to keep them happy at all times. Your
positive attitude in life will keep you in
good health. You can pursue meditation
to continue to have good health.

Libra

It will be a good week for you. You should

make the best use of this opportunity. You
will be full of energy and very enthusiastic
throughout the week. You will have the
strong will power to achieve something
great and prove your abilities. You will
put in great efforts into everything that
you do. You will be able to display your
talent well. You will become a role model
for your peers and juniors at work. Your
hidden talent will come out and you will
gain a lot of recognition for it. You will
have plenty of money with you. You
will be happy with the money that you
have. This will help enhance the level of
relationship. You will have a very pleasant
conversation with your partner and this
will make them very happy. You will
develop a great level of understanding
with them. This will keep you in good
health. You will be very energetic and
hence will be in the best of health. Eating
a well balanced diet can keep you away
from health ailments.

Scorpio

You need to be self motivated and this

can help make things better. You need to
work on improving your communication
skills. Do not give room to any confusion
in your thought process. Try to have an
open and free mind so that you can think
well and come up with constructive
ideas. You need to cross check all the
work that you do so that errors dont
creep in. Be focused and keep yourself
away from all kinds of distractions. You
need to monitor your expenses well
so that you do not overspend. Avoid
unnecessary expenses so that you can

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'Jai Ho Democracy', Mainstream Film

Sans The Khans: Om Puri
Veteran actor Om Puri, who will be next
seen in "Jai Ho Democracy", says the
political comedy is as mainstream as
any other 'masala' film -- just that it's
without any of the celebrity Khans of
tinsel town.
Talking about "Jai Ho Democracy", Om
said: "These kind of films have small
budgets, but I want to tell you all that it's
a mainstream film. It's just that there are
no Khans in this film."
He assures us that the movie has "all the
masala" that a mainstream Hindi film
has.
The film takes a comic look at how the
powers-that-be continue to procrastinate
and maintain status quo, unfazed by the

gravity of the situations at hand.

It also explores the funny side of how
the media gets desperate in highlighting
unworthy issues, apart from giving a
message of hope for peace between two
neighbouring countries.
Hopeful that the movie will gain through
word of mouth, he said: "Such a film will
have an effect on only a few people. But
even if it makes a 10 percent difference
(in society), then one feels it is in the
right track. Such films should be made
for the better."
Written and directed by Ranjit Kapoor,
"Jai Ho Democracy" also features Annu
Kapoor, Seema Biswas, Adil Hussain
and Satish Kaushik.

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problem which is a minor.

Capricorn
It will be a very exciting and fun filled
week for you. Your communication skills
will help you achieve a lot of things. You
will be very determined and courageous
and this will make you prosper in
whatever you do. This will help you
gain the support and appreciation of
your colleagues and higher ups. You will
complete all your work on time and this
will give you satisfaction. You will have
enough and more money with you. You
will be financially very stable. You can
take some good investment decisions.
You will satisfy the wishes of your
partner and this will make them very
happy. You will also be able to have a
very pleasant talk with them. You will
adopt a very good way to move with your
partner. You will spend some quality
time with them and this will make both
of you immensely happy. You will be in
a good state of health. You can maintain
steady health by meditating regularly.

save more. You need to handle money

with care. Try to cut down as much as
you can on your luxury expenses. Do
not show any negative or bad feelings
toward your partner. Try to be good to
them and they will surely understand the
times you are going through. You need
to be friendly with your partner. Watch
out for what you consume so that you
can keep health ailments at bay.

Sagittarius

It might not be a very favorable week

for you. You need to be very patient
and handle the week well. You might
be tensed during the week. Stay focused
and be positive so that you can make
good use of the week. Do not let any
unnecessary worry bother you. Keep
your cool throughout. There are high
chances of you committing errors;
however, you can avoid this by cross
checking your work. Be very careful
while you are working else you might
make mistakes. Double check your work
so that errors can be avoided. Try to
be very calculative as to where exactly
is the money going so that you can cut
down on unnecessary costs. This will
benefit you in the long run and will not
go waste. Try to be more co-operative
with your better half. Give them more
time so that they can talk you and you
can understand each other better. You
tend to worry too much. One of your
family members might develop a health

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Aquarius

Do not let any kind of tension or

confusion rule your week. Refrain from
taking any major decisions. Always be
self motivated and listen to music so that
you can relax your mind. Do not waste
your time on unnecessary distractions.
You might have to travel for some officerelated work. Plan your week well and
complete your tasks as per the plan. Try
and carry out all your work to the best of

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your abilities. This will help you progress

in your career front. Be very careful while
handling the money in hand. Take things
lightly between you and your partner. Do
not create or fall prey to any kind of tense
situations. You need to talk and sort out
the differences between you and your
partner. Do not let them feel let down
or bad for anything at any point of time.
Be very supportive. Your children tend
to develop some minor health worries.
Attend to it immediately and you can
prevent it from getting any worse.

Pisces

You need to be very bold and confident

in all activities that you pursue this week.
You have to be more straightforward
in your approach. Try to keep yourself
distracted with useful activities, so that
you dont stress out. Be very professional
in the way you handle work. Cross
check all your work so that you do not
commit any errors. You need to be more
professional in your approach toward
your colleagues. You need to develop
a saving more money. You need to be
more loving and caring toward your
partner. This will help enhance the level
of bonding between you two. You need
to be patient in communicating with
your partner. This will help enhance
the relationship. You may develop a
headache due to worrying too much.
Relax by listening to mantras. Try to be
more cheerful and energetic. This will
help you de-stress.

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Sanjay Gupta Takes Break From 'Jazbaa'

For Son

Sanjay Gupta is enjoying "chilling"

after "hectic" days of filming his actiondrama! The filmmaker, who has been
working on "Jazbaa", took time out for
his son's fourth birthday and went for a
special outing.
"My baby boy Shivaansh turned four
and we spent the day at his favourite
Imagica. And now chilling in Khandala.
He loves it here," Gupta tweeted.
Gupta also made the most of the trip,
where his son's school friends had
accompanied them too.
"In the Maharaja's chair at Funky
Monkey
celebrating
Shivaansh's
4th Happy Birthday with his school
friends," the director posted alongside a
photograph in which he is seen sitting on
a quirky inflated chair.
He says he's glad that his son "knows his
mind".
"Even at 4 Shivaansh knew exactly how
he wanted to celebrate his b'day. Funky
Monkey w/friends & Imagica w/family."
Gupta has been busy working on
"Jazbaa", the first look of which will be
launched in April.
"Last few days have been so damn hectic.
Today is purely for chilling in Khandala
doing absolutely nothing," Gupta shared

on Twitter.
His action-packed project, marking
Aishwarya Rai's comeback, also stars

Irrfan Khan, Anupam Kher, Atul

Kulkarni, Chandan Roy Sanyal and
Shabana Azmi.

Ranbir Kapoor And Katrina Kaif

Ranbir Kapoor and Katrina Kaif have
been the most talked about couple in
B-town. They have also been making
public appearances together, partying
till wee hours, and even going out of the
way to spend time together.
In the past, Katrina has also enjoyed a
lunch date with Ranbir's mother, Neetu
Singh. After so much of exposure, the
duo has forever maintained a dignified
silence on their relationship status.
Reportedly, the duo recently hosted a
housewarming party at their new pad.
Katrina Kaif was a part of Arpita Khan's
wedding festivities, including the 'kalira'
ceremony.
According to a report an onlooker said
that the leaf from the 'kalira' fell on
Katrina, suggesting that she is the one
to tie the knot next! While the whole of
B-town knows about their alleged affair,
it is time the duo accepts it too.

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Shahid Kapoor To Marry Or Not

The Vivah actor is ready to get
married. After being the center of
affairs and break ups, Shahid Kapoor
would be finally taking the vows. It was
in January that he got engaged to Mira
Rajput who is a Delhi based girl. The
engagement took place on 14 January,
Makar Sankranti. The two would be
getting married in December. It has
been reported that Shahid and Mira
got to know each other through Radha
Soami Satsang Beas.
Mira Rajput is presently pursuing
English (Hons) at Lady Sri Ram College
for Women and is in her third year.
There are rumors that Shahid had been
to Chhatarpur along with his father
to meet the brides parents. After the
engagement, Shahid and Mira have been
trying to avoid the shutterbugs or let the
media make any news out of it.
Now that the actor has decided to settle
down, controversies are not leaving
him even at this point. If fresh reports
are to be believed, no such marriage is
taking place! Here is what Mira Rajputs
classmate has revealed, Mira has
clearly said that she isn't dating or getting
married to Shahid Kapoor, who is elder
to her by 13 years. She did say, though,
that Shahid is a family friend. Mira is a
very private person, who prefers to hang
out with a very few friends. She is a
rather focused and intelligent girl, who
is quite vocal about her opinions.

Though a source might have denied

claims about the marriage, the actors
latest statement imply that something
might actually be going on. Some time
ago, Shahid had expressed his desire
about what kind of girl he wanted to
marry. He said that he wanted to get
married to someone who doesnt belong
to the film industry so it will help him in
seeing life from a different perspective.
Shahid had even said to the media, I am
available and koi bhi achi ladki chahe

toh.. I am available. I dont have any

reservations for marriage.
Since the news of marriage is out, one
can very well guess that it would be the
hot topic on which social media site. It is
of course Twitter that is most concerned
about the actors marriage. Twitteratis
cant stop posting comments like So
after Kareena Kapoor married a guy
10 years older to her, Shahid Kapoor
decides to marry a girl 11 years younger
to him

Deepika Padukone: My Chemistry With

Amitji In Piku Is Very Organic
The actress talks about the chemistry
she shares with Big B in their upcoming
film.
Actress Deepika Padukone, who will
be seen sharing the screen space with
megastar Amitabh Bachchan in Piku
says their chemistry in the film is very
organic.
In the years I have known Amitji outside
work, our chemistry came to us very
naturally. I remember him mentioning
that I remind him of his daughter and
he is also very protective about me. Our
chemistry in the film is very organic,

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Deepika told reports during the films

trailer launch.
Directed by Shoojit Sircar and written by
Juhi Chaturvedi, Piku features Amitabh,
Deepika and Irrfan in lead and is slated
for May 8 release.
However, the film also saw a very unusual
promotion where parents were invited
for the trailer launch and according to
reports it was Deepikas idea.
Somewhere we have all contributed
in whatever way possible. The film
itself is a very personal journey of Piku
and Baba. Its more than the story its

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about the characters. Even in terms of

our communication, we have kept it as
intimate and as personal as possible.
We hope all of you liked the idea, she
said.
Irrfan says all aspiring actors should
observe Amitabhs work. It was a great
experience for me and if any actor wants
to be an actor, they have to observe Big
B and thats compulsory. He follows
the directors vision obediently and is
always playful. We all were emotional
towards the end of the shoot of this
film, he said.

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Why Has Helen Refused To Promote Her

Comeback Film

Helen refuses to promote her comeback film 'Bachpan Ek Dhokha' over 'objectionable' religious references

Bollywood's original dancing queen

Helen is all set to return to the big screen
with a musical thriller titled 'Bachpan Ek
Dhokha', but she has refused to promote
the film. Reason? She is said to be upset
about a particular scene involving a
Jesus Christ statue.
Says a source, "There is a sequence
showing Padmini Kolhapure in front
of Christ's statue and being flogged. In
one shot it appears that the whip hits the
statue. When Helen got to know about it,
she raised objections and argued with the
director. She also informed co-star Tom
Alter about the scene and he echoed her
sentiments."
Director Rajiv Verma apparently pacified
the actors at that time, saying that it
would be taken care of during the postproduction stage. "But he went back on
his word and so, Helen has decided not
to promote the film," adds the source.
Verma says he has already secured a 'U'
certificate from the Censor Board without
any cuts. "While shooting that whipping
sequence, we had Jesus Christ's statue as

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When Helen saw the scene, she created
a ruckus on the set. Though I had told
her about editing it out, I could not
remove it. It's important from the story's

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she doesn't want to promote the film.
Though she gave me her blessings, she
has stopped answering my calls," he
added.

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Whitecaps FC Add Striker Robert

Earnshaw
Experienced forward joins Caps, retires
from international football
Vancouver Whitecaps FC announced
on Wednesday that the club has signed
experienced striker Robert Earnshaw
- pending receipt of his international
transfer certificate. Per Major League
Soccer and club policy, terms of the deal
were not disclosed.
Whitecaps FC striker Robert Earnshaw
59 international caps with Wales,
scoring 16 goals
Scored 216 career goals in over 500
matches at the club level in England,
Scotland, Israel, Canada, and the United
States
561 games and 232 goals for club and
country
Im very excited to officially join
Whitecaps FC and be a part of this great
organization, said Earnshaw. The club
has treated me well since Ive been here.
Im thrilled to help the team continue to
progress, while bringing enjoyment and
passion to my new team.
The 33-year-old striker joins Whitecaps
FC after trialling with the team in
preseason. Over the past two seasons
in MLS, Earnshaw has accumulated
11 goals, while starting 24 of his 31
appearances. Last season, Earnshaw
scored three goals in only 174 minutes
with Chicago Fire. In 2013, the Welshman
netted eight goals while starting 23 of his
26 appearances with Toronto FC.
A product of Cardiff Citys youth
program,
Earnshaw
made
his
professional debut with the senior side
in 1998. Through 2004, Earnshaw made
201 appearances and scored 105 goals
across all competitions for Cardiff.
In 2004, Earnshaw joined English
Premier League side West Brom Albion,
scoring 12 goals in 43 matches. During
the January 2006 transfer window,
Earnshaw signed for Norwich City,
scoring 27 goals in 45 matches before
departing for Derby County in 2007.
Earnshaw then represented Nottingham
Forest from 2008 to 2011, where he
scored 43 goals in 98 appearances before
re-joining Cardiff in 2011.
In 2012, Earnshaw was loaned to Israeli
Premier League side Maccabi Tel
Aviv, where he made 10 appearances
and scored two goals before signing
with Toronto FC. After leaving TFC,
Earnshaw made one appearance with
English side Blackpool FC.
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that he is retiring from international

football. In more than a decade playing
with Wales, Earnshaw earned 59 caps
and scored 16 goals.
First off, congratulations to Earnie on
a fantastic international career, said
Whitecaps FC head coach Carl Robinson.
I had the privilege of representing Wales
together with Earnie and he always gives
his all in everything he does. Not only
is he a natural goalscorer, he will also
bring great character and leadership to
our locker room, while passing along
his experience to our young group of
forwards.
Born in Mufulira, Zambia, Earnshaw
moved to Wales when he was nine years
old and made his senior debut for the
Welsh national team on May 13, 2002.
In his debut appearance, Earnshaw
scored the winning goal in a 1-0 victory
over 2002 FIFA World Cup finalists
Germany at Millennium Stadium, in
Cardiff Wales.
I fell in love with football ever since
I was a kid and went to my first Wales
game, added Earnshaw. It has been a
dream come true to have the opportunity
to walk out in front of the whole nation
and represent Wales in so many important
games. I am honoured and proud to play
for my country for over a decade. I am
also extremely thankful for the support
Ive received over the years from all my

Welsh teammates, coaches, and staff and

will be forever grateful because I know
I've been in a position that millions dream
of. I gave it my all in every minute and
shared all the jubilations of scoring goals
with the people of Wales. The pleasure
has truly been all mine."
Earnshaw is the only player to record
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in England, including the FA Cup and
League Cup, and for his country at the
international level.
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Position: Striker
Height: 5-08
Weight: 160
Date of Birth: April 6, 1981 in Mufulira,
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Hometown: Cardiff, Wales
Citizenship: United Kingdom / Zambia
Status: International
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How The Vancouver Millionaires Won The

1915 Stanley Cup And Revolutionized Hockey
Thursday
marked
the
100-year
anniversary of Vancouvers first and
only Stanley Cup victory.
Of course it was the Vancouver Millionaires,
not the Canucks, who captured Lord
Stanleys mug way back in 1915. The
Millionaires defeated the Ottawa Senators 3
games to 0 on March 26, 1915.
Vancouvers place in hockey history is
an interesting one, as it was Frank and
Lester Patrick that modernized the game
here on the west coast:
In 1912 they founded a new league
on the West Coast, built huge new
arenas, and revolutionized our game to
showcase speed and creativity. They
introduced forward passing, the blue
line, line changes, delayed penalties, and
the penalty shot. They placed numbers
on players sweaters, introduced the
scoring concept of assists and allowed
goaltenders to leave their feet to make
a save. They created the first playoff
system in North American sports, the
one we still use today. This was the birth
of modern hockey.
I think I saw the Canucks play a few
games last year under Torts without any
forward passing.
The Canucks wore their Millionaires
retro jerseys when they hosted the
Colorado Avalanche on Thursday.
Lets get back to the Millionaires.
The Vancouver Millionaires Stanley
Cup win predated the NHL, which was
founded in 1917. Back in 1915, it was
a challenge cup, with the best team

from the National Hockey Association

playing a best-of-five series against the
best team from the Pacific Coast Hockey
Association.
Vancouver became the first team from
the west coast to ever win the Cup,
which must have come as a big surprise
to the Senators. Ottawa was so confident
in a win in Vancouver, they didnt bother
to bring the Stanley Cup with them:
There was no parade, no on-ice
presentation. The Senators, so confident
they would easily dispatch the upstart
Millionaires, had not even brought the
Stanley Cup with them to Vancouver.
After the final game, the exhausted
and defeated Senators crowded into
the Millionaires dressing room to

The Vancouver Canucks signed

defenceman Chris Tanev to a five-year
contract extension Tuesday.
Tanev has 16 points on two goals and
14 assists this season and is now signed
through 2021.
"Chris has developed into an excellent
NHL defenceman and is an extremely
important part of our team," Canucks
GM Jim Benning said in a statement.
"He's a player you want on the ice in the

most critical points of a game and we're

excited about having him with our group
as we continue to play to win today, with
an eye to the future."
The 25-year-old's contract is reportedly
worth US$22.25 million with a salarycap hit of $4.45 million.
In 216 career games with Vancouver,
Tanev has 10 goals and 33 assists
The Toronto native leads the Canucks in
blocked shots with 153.

congratulate them. The new style of

hockey had beaten the old. It wasnt even
close. The hockey world took notice.
And our game was set on a new course
that favoured speed, skill and creativity.
Who needs the Stanley Cup when you
can get a hearty handshake instead?
The Stanley Cup arrived in Vancouver
eventually though:
The Stanley Cup finally arrived in
town on May 12, long after most of the
Millionaires had left town.
I guess I cant blame them for looking
upset.
Anyway, it was a great night as the
Canucks wore the Millionaires jerseys
once again, this time hopefully with a
better result.

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