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THE Fijian government is rewriting the draft constitution drawn up by an internationally renowned expert, military ruler Frank Bainimarama said in a televised address.
The government's legal team will finalize a new constitution within three weeks - and may be expected to reflect substantially the army's own submission to the commission that wrote the draft. The commission, chaired by constitutional expert Yash Ghai, worked through 7000 submissions and meetings throughout Fiji last year, but last month police burned proofs and seized 599 copies of the draft, as Professor Ghai watched. Commodore Bainimarama will announce the membership of a constituent assembly that will discuss the draft, and present it to President Epeli Nailatikau for promulgation in March, to enable elections to be held by September next year. The Prime Minister said: "The government's legal team will amend the Ghai draft to ensure that the draft constitution presented to the constituent assembly is one that is positive, addresses fundamental issues of good governance, and will result in an enduring constitution and guarantees true democracy." Commodore Bainimarama, who seized power in December 2006, said that despite the drafting of a new constitution, he would issue a decree next week to govern the registration of political parties. Ratu Nailatikau - a former army commander who was appointed by the commodore - also spoke in the broadcast Thursday night, condemning the draft constitution for "succumbing to the interests of those causing
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divisions", and for being too costly and too bureaucratic. He rejected the draft's proposal to establish a transitional government to guide the country through the last six months towards an election. He said such a government might include corrupt former public servants. The establishment of a transitional government would have required Commodore Bainimarama to step aside within about 15 months. Commodore Bainimarama and the other coup leaders would have been provided immunity under the draft
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constitution now discarded, but only if they took an oath that "I renounce any actions in my past. I solemnly and sincerely submit myself to democracy and the rule of law". The draft would have restricted the role of the military to being "responsible for the defence and protection of the country from external threats at the request of the government". The army's Land Force Commander, Colonel Mosese Tikoitoga, earlier attacked the draft constitution for being influenced by Australia because the constitutional commission's work
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was partly funded by AusAID. The military government has had feedback from many Fijians, he said, that they "are happy with how things are, and feel that there is no need for an election". Colonel Tikoitoga told the FijiLive web site: "We can assume now in hindsight that the commission was influenced by another country." Because AusAID helped fund the work, he said, the commission would have felt that it was not answerable to the Fiji government and people. "But let it be known that the people are happy with the government," he said. He criticized the commission for taking advice from "unionists, political parties, NGOs". However, Tuilaepa Sailele Malielegaoi, the Prime Minister of neighbouring Samoa, said the burning of proofs and confiscation of copies of the draft constitution was "a despicable act of intimidation". He said the six members of the Pacific Islands Forum's ministerial contact group on Fiji - including Foreign Minister Bob Carr - might need to follow up on the situation. A spokeswoman for the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade said this week: "The draft constitution is a substantial document and another step along the path towards Fiji's return to democracy." Mr Tuilaepa said: "Most democratic countries know a lot more about constitutional processes than the inexperienced military gang in Suva."
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Fiji In Hawaiians New Airbus Possibilities

Hawaiian has ordered a long range single aisle airliner that could change the airline map of the Pacific by reviving high frequency links with smaller Pacific states. Hawaiian is keeping quiet about specific routes for its surprise order for 16 Airbus A321 NEOs from 2017. But the single aisle jets will have more than enough range to serve Fiji, Tonga, Samoa, and New Caledonia from Honolulu, as well as fit into Port Vilas Bauerfield runway in Vanuatu, maybe. If it uses the jets this way, it will be taking its fast growing and successful strategy of developing Hawaiis airports as offshore hubs for mainland USA to a new level. The order announced includes further options for six of the A321 NEOs which if exercised in addition to the 16 firm jets would have a list price value of US$2.8 billion (FJ$5 billion). Hawaiian is already an Airbus customer, growing its fleet of A330-200s to replace the last of the older Boeing 767-300ERs in its fleet, with orders to augment and replace those jets with A350-800s for which the -800 may itself have proven too large. High-achiever Whatever course Hawaiian follows, it has been the quiet achiever on Australia-Hawaii routes. It has built up strong market support on services between Honolulu and Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane in a commercial alliance in this market with Virgin Australia. Its Honolulu services offer connections of variable usefulness to the mainland US states. The airline has previously said it is working on ensuring better connections to more American cities via Hawaii in both directions. Anything that avoids LAX has to be better. Hawaiian has also been reported in US finance media stories in recent months as being a possible acquisition for Delta, which happens to be Virgin Australias major trans-Pacific and continental US commercial partner. So far, nothing has come of those stories, but they havent gone away either.
starting later this decade. This is about the same time as the A321s with 190 seats in a two class configuration would start coming on line. It also operates a fleet of Boeing 717s in its very short inter-island services in
the Hawaiian archipelago. The order will no doubt encourage speculation that Hawaiian may also replace its original preference for the A350-800 model with the larger -900, or use the A321s to cover some routes
Samoa PM Speaks Out Against Fiji Dictator

part in a coup. All four of Fijis coups have been staged by the military. Samoas prime minister said the burning of Ghais constitution by the police was a despicable act of intimidation". He said the military had bought in the internationally recognised law export, and New Zealand and Australia paid for it, and then they destroyed it. The military is not fooling anybody, he told the Samoan Government website Savali. Most democratic countries know a lot more about constitutional processes than the inexperienced military gang in Suva. Tuilaepa said the burning incident was part of the dirty tricks engineered by the military to stay in power. The military regime has no intention of relinquishing power and ushering in a democratically-elected government. Tuilaepa said since the incident last week Bainimarama had gone into hiding while his deputy, Land Force commander Colonel Mosese Tikoitoga, was making statements and a lot of silly threats. Bainimarama had six years to prepare for elections: Enough of this kids rubbish. Told that the military denied burning the constitution, he replied: Who would you believe? An internationallyacclaimed professor of law or a dumb foot soldier?" Earlier Tikotoga claimed that Ghai had been influenced in drawing up the constitution by Australia.
Assailant Stabs Mum, Dumps Body In Creek

"MY mum will come back next week." These were the words echoed by a five-year-old girl to her family whose mother was brutally slain during a family dispute at Naisaumua Village in Tailevu yesterday morning. The incident happened at 6am when 33-year old wife Kasaya Veisei was stabbed with a kitchen knife several times on a bridge in the village and her body thrown into the creek below. In an interview yesterday, Veisei's cousin Lusiana Qionimacawa said Kasaya's assailant was drinking grog with the whole family until around 5am yesterday. She and Kasaya then went to sleep. After 10 minutes her assailant called her from outside the house, Ms Qionimacawa said. "My cousin (Kasaya) knew that something would happen so she asked me and another cousin to accompany her," she added. Ms Qionimacawa said while they were walking, a kitchen knife fell from a knapsack the assailant was carrying on his back. She said that was the time when an argument broke out between the two and Kasaya was stabbed. "When we saw my cousin stabbed with the knife, we started shouting to alert the village," Ms Qionimacawa said. "The last word that Kasaya uttered was sa oti (it is finished) and she was no more," she said. Ms Qionimacawa said after throwing the deceased in the nearby creek, the man fled the scene. She said her cousin had four children and was a woman with a big heart. "Her eldest child was 14-year old and the youngest five-years old. They are safe and are staying with us," Ms Qionimacawa said. "We will miss her a lot. She was one of the best in our family," she said. The incident has left the whole village in a state of shock and people are living in fear. "My cousin (Kasaya) knew that something would happen so she asked me and another cousin to accompany her," she said. Ms Qionimacawa said while they were walking, a kitchen knife fell from a knapsack the assailant was carrying on his back. She said that was when an argument broke out between the two and Kasaya was stabbed. "When we saw my cousin stabbed with the knife, we started shouting to alert the village," she said. "The last word that Kasaya uttered was sa oti (it is finished) and she was no more," she said. She said her cousin had four children and was a woman with a big heart. "Her eldest child is 14 years old and the youngest is five years old. They are safe and are staying with us. "We will miss her a lot. She was one of the best in our family," she said. The incident has left the whole village in a state of shock and people are living in fear. Police spokeswoman Ana Naisoro said police had erected roadblocks along the Kings Rd as the hunt continues for the man.
Samoas prime minister has blasted Fijis military dictator Voreqe Bainimarama, calling him a dumb foot soldier. Prime Minister Tuilaepa Sailele used the term as one of Fijis senior military figures said they were getting the message from people that there was no need for elections next year. Bainimarama overthrew democracy in 2006 but has promised to hold elections next year. He commissioned Kenyan law professor Yash Ghai to draft a new constitution, but after it was presented, police seized copies of it and burnt printers proofs. The draft is to go to a constituent assembly of people handpicked by Bainimarama for the job. The draft constitution, since leaked, proposes to force the military out of political life and make it permissible for soldiers to disobey an order to take
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Queen Of Bhajans
In an era where modern music has taken over, a 16-year-old from Sydney, Australia, has attempted to revive the magic of devotional songs. Fiji-born Payal Priyanka Ram has been deemed the queen of 'Tambura bhajans' after the launch of her first volume on Radio Sargam under the Procera Music label. Ram, who is a Year 11 student at Cheltenham Secondary School in Sydney, said she wanted to release her first recording in Fiji because this was where her heart was. "This is where I was born and I am happy to be releasing my first ever recording here," she said. The youngster said singing was her passion and she was most delighted to be able to do something with her talent. "I come from a music background, so my passion is my inspiration," she said. The teenager will give all the money from her album sales to charity. "We will give the money for the improvement of the Raralevu Cemetery and also to the Bal Vikas Gurukul in Wainibokasi," she said.
Homeless and hopeless in the aftermath of Cyclone Evan last month, a family of Seniyaya Place in Lautoka can finally escape the distress of uncertainty after Government finished rebuilding their house. Madhu Lata and Shiu Sami were forced to shelter with neighbours with their three children after their single bedroom corrugated iron house crumbled to the force of Evan on December 17. Two days after the ordeal, the family was among the first cycloneaffected people personally visited by Prime Minister Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama, who commissioned the reconstruction of their house. Construction firm Nasau Builders of
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Suva finished work on the house last Saturday and the family of five was pleased to move back home, which was rebuilt on the site of the original home in two weeks. Expressing her gratitude, Mrs Lata said she was happy because it was a huge burden taken off their shoulders, particularly as her husband, a carpenter by trade, was out of work. With two of their three children preparing for school at Lovu Sangam Primary School on January 22, the family is pleased to return to some sort of normality after sheltering with neighbours for two weeks. Neighbour Shalochna Devi also had her home rebuilt through Government assistance.
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Government has allocated $1.3 million dollars to rehabilitate schools in the western division that were affected by Hurricane Evan. Western Division commissioner, Commander Joeli Cawaki highlighted the importance of ensuring that all students have access to good education facilities despite the setbacks faced. School management has been advised to engage their contractors and liaise closely with their divisional office based in the western division, Commissioner Cawaki said. These contractors will be given strict guidelines once they are engaged to carry out the necessary works for the school. Timeline to complete the work is essential, he said. Cawaki said for schools in Lautoka, Nadi and Yasawa there are 86 which were partially or completely destroyed by Hurricane Evan. There were 22 primary schools and six secondary schools in Nadi, for
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Lautoka there were 38 primary and eight secondary schools while for Yasawa there were 11 primary and one secondary school respectively, Cawaki said. More than 29,000 students have been affected. Cawaki has reiterated that all students should return to schools on January 22nd. Meanwhile the divisional education officer western, Lorima Vorovoro presented a rehabilitation report to the divisional commissioner western office indicating the way forward if the
contractors and the school management cannot meet their deadline. Cawaki said in the report presented by the divisional education officer it was noted that for all minor repairs should be completed by January 20th. For major repairs all works should be completed by of January 30th, Cawaki said. The divisional commissioner western, Commander Joeli Cawaki has again reiterated the need for school management and the teachers to work together to achieve a common goal for our future generation.
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A Labasa SKM College student, one of the 11 accused of cheating, said he was so unhappy about getting zero marks in his Biology external seventh form exam paper that he thought of killing himself. Nathaneal Caleb Lal who is one of the schools top eight science student with high hopes to be a doctor said he was shell shocked. I was shocked. I could not believe it, Lal said. I had to re-check the name and ID number to check if it was really mine. In fact it still hasnt sunk in. I had done well in all of my subjects except Biology. This mark is not right, its not mine. His Biology paper aside, Lal passed his FSFE with 319/400, good enough to ensure he progresses to do tertiary studies, but not enough to guarantee him a place at the College of Medicine to pursue his ultimate dream of becoming a doctor. I cant concentrate on anything else.
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If I dont get this marks my dream of becoming a doctor is finished. The 18-year-old is requesting the Education Ministry to make public evidence that prompted them to disqualify students because of cheating allegations. Id like to know how they arrived to that decision, because all 11 of us who have been affected were not even sitting together close to each other during the exams. How could we have cheated? All they told us that we got zero marks because we had the same answers. I just hope the ministry understands our concerns and does not play with our future because the only thing I can think of right now is killing myself. Lal said that they have been victimised. He claims that the ministry did not write in or send in a follow-up letter to their school to explain their decision. He is currently staying with his older brother in Samabula and is hopeful that come Friday, the education ministry
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Students Hard Work Pays Off

The overseas scholarship was offered to Waqabitu and twenty seven other students who underwent an orientation program at the Ministry of iTaukei Affairs. For him, this scholarship will give him an edge over others once he completes his studies. Another recipient, Ms Kelera Yacalevu of Labasa, expressed her gratitude to the government and the ministry for the offer to also undertake studies in Malaysia for BSc (Hon) in Information Technology (Network Computing). I am very happy that I was chosen and I will try my very best to achieve my certificate and upon my return, to contribute to the government and also be a role model for other students, Ms Yacalevu said. Government this year awarded 28 new overseas scholarships which will now see 21 students study in Malaysia, Singapore, Australia and New Zealand. Addressing the successful applicants at the orientation program was the Ministrys permanent secretary Mr Savenaca Kaunisela. Mr Kaunisela said the orientation program was necessary to ensure that the Governments investment through education is realized and put to good use. The scholarships will enable many to participate in all facets of development which will continue to build a well educated and better Fiji. The Ministry of i-Taukei Affairs is adamant to continue to provide scholarships to iTaukei students in this case our focus is for 2013, Mr Kaunisela said. The permanent secretary reiterated governments objective in providing the opportunity to better education as reflected from base level of primary schools (free education, free text books, bus fares etc) to universities. Mr Kaunisela highlighted that education is the KEY to wellbeing and that the onus is on students to succeed depending on their efforts and in the end will contribute to the economy Fiji will be waiting for you to return and contribute positively to nation building, Mr Kaunisela said. The orientation program was conducted to help the students familiarise themselves with the scholarship policies and the governments expectations of them. Meanwhile the head of government, Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama presented airline tickets to retired teachers who have been selected to work in Nauru under the Fiji Volunteer Service Program.
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The Chairman of the Public Service Commission, Mr Josefa Serulagilagi announced the appointments of Mr Amena Yauvoli as the new Permanent Secretary for Foreign Affairs and International Corporation and Mrs Saipora Mataikabara as Permanent Secretary Functional and Regulatory Review based with the Public Service Commission. Commenting on the appointments, Mr Serulagilagi said that both Mr Yauvoli and Mrs Mataikabara were experienced and dedicated officers who were well versed in matters relating to public service management and administration. They have the appropriate professional skills and knowledge and will be able to provide sound advice to Government in their new roles. Mr Yauvoli joins the Ministry of Foreign Affairs with 25 years of work experience in both the Fiji Public Service and regional organisations. Having started as a graduate Economist in 1988 with the Ministry of Finance and National Planning, Mr Yauvoli was promoted to chief economist in 1997 before serving as deputy permanent representative in the Fiji Mission to the United Nations in New York from 2000 to 2003. He was appointed as permanent secretary Commerce, Industry, Investment and Communication in March 2007. In 2008, Mr Yauvoli resigned from the service to take up the position of Director Secretariat of the Pacific Community North Pacific Regional Office in the Federated States of Micronesia where he served until his appointment as permanent secretary for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation.
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The outgoing permanent secretary for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Mrs Saipora Mataikabara joined the civil service in 1999 from the Reserve Bank as a principal economic planning officer in the Ministry of Finance. She was later promoted to chief planning officer with the Ministry of Regional and Provincial Development in 2002 before taking up the post of deputy secretary, Industry and Trade in 2010. In June 2010, Mrs Mataikabara was promoted to permanent secretary Industry and Trade and was later posted as permanent secretary Foreign Affairs and External Trade in September 2011 where she served before her current posting to the Public Service Commission as permanent secretary for Functional and Regulatory Review. Mrs Mataikabara will report to the chairman of the PSC and is required to review the achievements of the PSC Functional Review Team. She will also undertake research and consultations to establish the overlapping functions which can be removed amongst the ministries and departments. In addition, she will undertake a review of existing regulations and identify the rules and procedures which inhibit the development of enterprise, innovations and investment. Recommendations will also be made on the removal of or improvements to such regulations which would be pro-business, pro-enterprise and consumer responsive. She will prepare action plans and costings to remove redundant regulations or make recommendations to make them more business friendly. Both appointments are effective from January 7, 2013.
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New Coin Confusion

STRIKING similarities between the new $2 coin and the $1 saqamoli are causing confusion among members of the public. The size, colour and weight issue has been the most talked-about subject for shopkeepers, bus operators and retail owners recently in the Central Division. Suva shopkeeper Bimla Wati said she made a few mistakes when issuing the new $2 coin as change. "Since receiving the new coins last week, it has been confusing," Ms Wati said. "There were times when I accidently gave a few customers the $2 coin instead of the $1 saqamoli. "But this happens during busy hours," she said. She urged the appropriate authorities to carefully look into this issue. Island Buses Limited director Ravendra Kewal shared similar sentiments saying the two coins were very confusing. "Some of the drivers are not really educated and the public can fool them. The drivers are now aware of the difference," Mr Kewal said. He said it would take time for the drivers to identify the difference before issuing the correct change to passengers. "The $1 saqamoli should be smaller than the $2 coin so that it can be easily identified and inconveniences can be avoided." "Some people can differentiate between the two coins in its new form but confusion arises after the shiny $2 coins fade. Fiji Bus Operators Association president Richard Lal said they had not received any complaints from bus operators on the confusion of the coins. However, Fiji Retailers Association president, Himmat Lodhia said the public would eventually become familiar with the coins. "Of course there will be teething problems but the public will get used to it in the future," Mr Lodhia said.
The Public Service Commission (PSC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the University of the South Pacific (USP) to assist in training and capacity building of staff at Senior Executive Services level (SES) within the Civil Service. The USPs Regional Centre for Continuing and Community Education (RCCCE) will be facilitating a training program for Director Level Staff in the civil service. Participants will be awarded a Professional Diploma in Business Leadership following the completion of the program. Public Service Commission permanent secretary, Mr Parmesh Chand said that the PSC is working on developing and implementing a Public Sector Leadership Development Program to be mandatory for the various levels of Senior Executives in the civil service. The PSC has completed leadership training for about 40% of the total number of Officers in the Senior
Executive cadre. Through the signing of this agreement, USP will be expected to train the remaining 60%. The Commission has made some significant reforms in the public service to improve efficiencies and service delivery. The message we are trying to put across now, is that in all positions in Government, we need well trained Officers who can think critically, assess analytically, and make informed and educated decisions. We need to be seen to be responsive and prompt in attending to ordinary members of the public and be forward thinking and strategic in our leadership role. The USP has designed an eight module program that includes face to face workshops, workplace and online learning. The leadership program is expected to be completed by September, 2013 and will be spread out at intervals to avoid disruptions to the flow of work in respective Ministries and Departments.
Fijian On Royal Aide

A FIJIAN soldier serving in the British Army in the Parachute Regiment has created history after being employed as the orderly for Prince William and his wife, the Duchess of Cambridge Kate Middleton. The new recruit who cannot be named for security reasons is the couple's first orderly. As reported, the lucky Fijian soldier apart from his responsibilities of having to be the chauffeur, and arranging and planning of logistics of the man who is second in line to the throne is also in charge of Prince William's wardrobe. The report stated the young Fijian lad was seen driving the Duchess of Cambridge and Prince William on several official engagements. It reported that the Fijian soldier drove the duchess when she visited her former preparatory school, where she played a game of hockey in November, shortly before she was taken to hospital with acute morning sickness. The media reported that a royal aide described the Fijian as a "lovely guy like all army, a superb can-do attitude and great sense of humour". According to the report, the cost is unknown and is being borne by the Ministry of Defence and therefore the taxpayer. With the couple now expecting their first child, the report stated that Prince William and the duchess have so far resisted the pressure in hiring more people to assist them with duties and have been doing their own cooking and shopping. The Parachute Regiment to which the Fijian soldier belongs is seen as an elite regiment in the British Army forces. The regiment is expected to provide or deploy an infantry force at short notice when needed. Soldiers in the regiment are trained with professionalism, resilience, discipline, versatility, courage and self resilience. They are also expected to provide direct support to the United Kingdom Special Forces.
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Fijis South Pacific Stock Exchange aspires to be the leading capital market in the Pacific Islands region. CEO Jinita Prasad in her 2012 report said 2013 would be a make-or-break year for the exchange in that its performance in terms of promoting listing, capital raising avenue and trading opportunities would shape its future prospects. Several initiatives have already been implemented in terms of regulatory and operational foundation in form of tax incentives and state of the art trading platform which can help us be the leading capital market in the Pacific Islands region and become more vibrant, she said. One of these, she says is the reduction of the corporate tax rate for listed companies to 18.5 per cent which was announced by the Fiji Government in their 2013 budget. The current incentive does not have an expiry period. In addition, the decrease in tax rate is much clearer. The many private companies that have been considering listing would be well-advised to take steps towards listing now. Current listed companies and investors recognise that the tax change will result in improved wealth distribution through increased retail investor participation as well. Prasad also highlighted the Investor Education Briefing, launched in June 2012, designed to keep listed company executives and stockbrokers to share first hand information on how these securities are performing and give insights on future prospects. Using these initiatives, the exchange will continue on its attempt to boost investor confidence and increase the level of trading activity in 2013, Prasad said. She further said the SPSE will continues to work with Fiji Revenue and Customs Authority (FRCA) to clarify some issues relating to capital market investments in order to provide clarity to investors and shareholders on potential tax implications. The exchange will continue to enhance its visibility at the international level to attract more foreign investor interests in our market together with its continued effort in scaling to new heights by developing an investment culture in Fiji, Prasad said. Going forward the exchange envisages listing of Depository Receipts for which SPSE and the relevant counterparts are in the process of carrying out feasibility studies and formulating the necessary regulatory frameworks.
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Fijis military Land Force Commander Colonel Mosese Tikoitoga believes that the now dissolved Constitution Commission was influenced by another country. Speaking to the media, Tikoitoga said we can assume now in hindsight that the commission was influenced by another country. He said because the commissions work was funded by the AusAID, the 5-member team would have felt they were not answerable to the Fiji government and its people judging from their actions and comments. But, let it be known that the people are happy with the government. We have had feedback from the rural and the urban sectors who are happy with how things are and feel that there is no need for an election, Tikoitoga said. He said if anyone is in the wrong, it is Ghai and the commission members whose actions were not in line with an oath they had taken in High Court to follow the terms of the country which includes performing their duties within the confines of decrees 57 and 64. But, they did not. They went back on their words and said they wanted to be transparent and accountable. But, the fact remains that they took an oath to follow the set rules. They claim they want transparency and accountability for all Fijians. But in doing up the draft constitution they did not reveal who all were involved in the formation of the draft constitution. We now know it was not all the commissions work as they had taken on advisors, unionists, political parties, NGOs that actually advised the commission on what the constitution should formulate. What does that say about transparency and accountability. And then theres the commission thats telling us that we need to go back to pre2006, how does that happen. And then theres Penny Moore who is speaking to overseas media about the criteria. Her responsibility and the commissions is to look after the peoples interest and not further their own. He reiterated that the RFMF remained firm in their statement that the commission had no right under the decrees to disseminate and hold public consultation on the draft constitution. Tikoitoga also admitted they would not be able to take any legal action against Ghai as no provisions were made in the Constitution Commission decrees about it. He said these were not considered because the commission members were then believed to be "credible" people.
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The Consumer Council of Fiji is calling on Hansons Supermarket not to misleadingly portray itself as a trader with substantial goodwill and reputation as contained in its press release published in the Fiji Times on 5th January 2013 (p.61). The Consumer Council has recorded many bad practices by Hansons in the past several years. Our market surveillance and complaints record can attest to this. The Council's letters to Hansons Supermarket are most often not replied to and its Makoi outlet continues to be a problem as our regular market surveillance has found many problems from expired goods to unhygienic conditions. For example in February 2010, our staff found expired soft drinks on sale on the shelves. Our letter to Hansons on the issue was not replied to, although the items were removed. In March 2010 we found conditional selling of sugar at this supermarket, whereby customers could only purchase sugar if they spend $10 or more at the store. In September 2011, the Council reported Hansons to the Fiji Commerce Commission (FCC) for issuing nonitemized receipts. Their receipts did not provide the individual item names and other details that a consumer purchased and thus restricting the consumer's ability to seek redress in case of overcharging or return of bad products. In February 2011, the Council received complaints in regards to Hansons' 200g Cooks Choice Natrala soya chunks where a live fly was found inside a sealed packet of this product. The product packaging also did not have an expiry date. The issue was the subject of a Fiji One television news report on 6th Feburary 2011. The Council is aware that Hansons was fined $1034.50 by the Court for conditional selling of 1litre packets of Rewa Life milk. Last year our market surveillance found a dirty spice section at the store and requested them to take necessary action. The Council's market surveillance and complaints from consumers in the past several years have also found other issues such as absence of price tags on some items and half-cut rotten fruits being re-packed for sale. The Council finds it rather nave for Hansons to publicly declare itself as a trader that has substantial goodwill and reputation and that it will continue providing the excellent service that it has been doing so over the years. The below standard of services and problems associated with this supermarket has led the Council to include Hansons as a must-checktrader during its regular market surveillance. The bad practices by Hansons are also a major concern for the Council because of the fact that it serves an area densely populated by ordinary and low-income consumers. The Council is aware of other supermarket chains that have branches located in similar areas and take advantage of the situation by engaging in unscrupulous business practices.
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3G - the second Bollywood movie shot in Fiji by Next Gen Films and Eros International will be released globally on March 15. The film which has Neil Nitin Mukesh and Sonal Chauhan in the lead roles was shot in Suva and along the Coral Coast. The exclusive first look of 3G has been published on famous Bollywood site bollywoodhungama.com and the catchy tag line of the film has also been released. There are 4.3 Billion mobile phone users in the world. Every minute 60 thousand 'Phantom Calls' are received worldwide. These calls have no known source of origin and the Sheershak Anand and Shantanu Ray Chhibber directored horror thriller is based on this concept. Meanwhile, Next Gen and Eros International presentation Table No.21 is currently screening around the globe and the Paresh Rawal, Rajiv Khandelwal and Tena Desae starrer is receiving positive reviews from top Bollywood newspapers and websites.
Special Adminitrator Ba - Arun Prasad meets Minister for Local Government Colonel Samuela Saumatua during the meeting at the Waterfront Hotel in Lautoka STRUCTURAL weaknesses exposed by Tropical Cyclone Evan warrants a review of the building code, said Local Government Minister Colonel Samuela Saumatua. "An area that needs to be brought up to par with the National Housing Policy is the Building Code. We really need to relook at this code to make it relevant to 2013," Col. Saumatua said. He acknowledged that the Lami, Suva, Lautoka, Ba and Nadi councils were making great efforts to make their municipalities climate resilient, but warned city and town leaders not to be complacent. "I want you to bear in mind that climate change will not go away and that we are to continue to work towards disaster resilience, and this year I want you to put a special emphasis on disaster resilience, developments and good governance," Col. Saumatua said. The fourth quarter special administrators, chief executive officers and Local Government meet was to be held in Lautoka last December but was rescheduled because of TC Evan. Guest speaker at the forum, chairman of the Fiji Institute of Engineers Pratap Singh said: "While engineers and contractors competency will come into question if there is an issue with a particular building or development, councils could also be liable because they are the approving agency," he said. Mr Pratap said the effect of TC Evan on buildings in the Western Division brought into question the competency of architects, engineers, contractors and councils in gauging whether documents provided complied with building regulations.
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It Can Change - RFMF

The Republic of Fiji Military Forces (RFMF) has maintained that changes can be made to the draft constitution that has been presented to the President by the Constitution Commission. However, RFMF Land Force Commander and military spokesman Colonel Mosese Tikoitoga says changes to the document prepared by the commission led by academic Yash Ghai will have to be made via the soonto-be set up Constituent Assembly. As an example, Colonel Tikoitoga said people should not forget the draft and the process of Fijis third Constitution. There was a good draft prepared by Sir Paul Reeves in 1997. But, it was merely that, it was a draft that was handed over to the Parliamentary Select Committee, who re-wrote it and came up with the 1997 Constitution, he said. Colonel Tikoitoga said Fijians needed to remember that this was just a draft which has now given them a basis to discuss and debate a Constitution for Fiji and Fijians. A draft is just a draft. It has given us a base to work on but the main responsibility of putting together a Constitution which is good for Fiji will depend on the Constituent Assembly, the Chair of which is yet to be named. The 1997 draft Constitution: The difference is between the draft and the final constitution and people should not assume that the draft would be accepted in its current form. It is just a draft and the process through the Constituent Assembly would determine the final outcome, Colonel Tikoitoga said. All arguments, whether it is the RFMF argument or any other submissions, we will again make another attempt before the Constituent Assembly and debate what is best for Fiji. Colonel Tikoitoga said they were grateful that there was a draft that people could work on. We are grateful that we have a draft that we can work on but RFMF wants to state that it is just a draft and improvements on the draft will be made by the Constituent Assembly, so that we have a Constitution which is good for Fiji and Fijians and would last for 100 years and not have people changing it every year. The Reeves Commission presented its draft report, containing 697 recommendations, to the then President on September 6, 1996. The report was subsequently tabled in Parliament, at a joint sitting of the Senate and the House of Representatives. A parliamentary committee then worked on the draft and presented the 1997 Constitution. Colonel Tikoitoga said in 1997 reference had not been made to the draft constitution, as opposed to what is being done now. There was no reference of the draft then, whereas in this case, everybody is making reference to the draft. Call for temporary bodies, not a permanent solution Colonel Tikoitoga said the section in the draft which calls for the formation of a National Assembly and the Great Council of Chiefs are some of the issues which has no place in a Constitution. The National Assembly is just a temporary body and you cant put that in a Constitution unless you have already considered the Constitution as a temporary document, he said. If you want a Constitution that lasts, it needs to be a permanent document based on generic principles and it should not have temporary bodies as part of it. The formation of the Great Council of Chiefs, he said, was another such body, which had no place in the Constitution. That can come out of the iTaukei Act, but it should not be in the Constitution, Colonel Tikoitoga said. These are some of the things that are making this draft Constitution seem like it is more of an academic paper rather than the constitution of a country. This is written more like an academic paper rather than a legal document. Need for 71 Parliamentarians questioned: Colonel Tikoitoga also questioned the need to have 71 parliamentarians for a country with 800,000 people. The draft suggests that as in the 1997 Constitution, 71 seats be contested for the Parliament. Colonel Tikoitoga said on ratio, this would mean Fiji would have one of the largest Parliaments in the world. The RFMF had made submissions for 46 seats after studying the Parliament structure of our neighbours Australia and New Zealand together with other countries. Our 46 was based on actual rationale, on other parliaments in the World. The electoral system we want is an open system, Colonel Tikoitoga said. For the past seven years we have seen that 12 cabinet ministers can do a better job than 36 cabinet ministers. What is the rationale behind a 71-member Parliament?
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THE Australian government has welcomed the completion of Fiji's new draft constitution despite a bitter row between Yash Ghai, the chairman of the constitutional commission, and the Fiji military government. "The draft constitution is a substantial document and another step along the path towards Fiji's return to democracy," a spokeswoman for the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade said. "The strong interest of the people of Fiji in the commission's work was shown by the very large number of submissions it received - over 7000. "The Fiji police have confiscated printed copies of the draft constitution, but it is now available on websites. Some political parties and individuals have already commented on it publicly." Confirming the extent of the antipathy between the government and internationally respected constitutional expert Professor Ghai, Fiji's Information Secretary Sharon Smith wrote a letter to the editor of The Australian, published today, saying the professor's request for copies of the draft constitution to be printed was "contrary to law". Ms Smith writes that police burned printers' proofs "for security reasons", in an action taken "to preserve the integrity of the constitutional process". She said that 599 copies of the constitution "were sequestered by police on the government's instruction". Three of the country's largest political parties, the Soqosoqo Duavata ni Lewenivanua (the United Fiji Party), the Fiji Labour Party and the United People's Party, have said they support the new draft constitution. Jenny Hayward-Jones, the Lowy Institute's Pacific expert, said yesterday "it is the right thing at this stage" for the Gillard government to help keep the constitutional and democratic momentum going in Fiji. Despite the falling out between the Fiji government and the constitutional commission, she believes "it is unlikely they would try to start again" with a fresh constitution, and that it remains strongly likely that the Constituent Assembly will frame its discussions around the draft completed by Professor Ghai and his colleagues. She described Professor Ghai as having "unparalleled expertise" in drafting constitutions, in often extremely challenging settings. "(Interim Prime Minister Frank) Bainimarama appeared to be concerned that he seemed to have ceded some control over the process to Ghai, which through the recent chain of events he seems to have regained," she said. Ms Hayward-Jones said much depended on who was appointed to the Constituent Assembly.
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Its a story of perseverance and finally success. Captain Cook Cruises Fiji is now reaping the rewards of investing into cruise trips to the North despite the odds against them Captain Cook Cruises developed seven-night Discovery Heritage and Discovery Cultural cruises. Managing director Commander Semi Koroilavesau said the company had an exceptional year in 2012. We did well especially coming towards the end of the year. We noticed that business was greatly improving especially on our cruises to the North, Commander Koroilavesau said. The light-bulb moment The idea of developing new routes for cruising, Commander Koroilavesau said, came about from requests of returnees who wanted to see more of Fiji. Commander Koroilavesau said: We have been operating cruises to the Yasawas for 18 years and it was time to give our passengers something new. So thats how we developed the two North cruises. The seven-night Heritage Cruise takes tourists aboard the companys flagship; MV Reef Endeavour to explore Savusavus hot springs and markets, Taveuni, nearby islands and historic Levuka. The Cultural Cruise explores the islands, rivers and rainforests of the North like the Kioa and Rabi islands, the Labasa River and up the Dreketi River. He said at first the company was making a loss because the cost of such a cruise was huge and the returns were not good. At times there would only be 40 to 50 people on board and we lost a lot
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Fiji suffered less damage from Cyclone Evan because of better preparation, says the country's interim Minister for National Disaster Management. A state of disaster was declared after Evan hit the Pacific island nation last month, causing widespread damage to several cities and forcing thousands of people to flee their homes. Lieutenant Colonel Inia Seruiratu says preparations began as soon as the cyclone watch was started by the Fiji Weather Service. He told the Australian media that Fiji is putting less emphasis on recovering from disasters, and more on minimising the risk of damage. Lieutenant Colonel Seruiratu says it's not just luck that saw Fiji escape with
Fiji Pro-Actively Preparing For Disasters: Minister
less damage than Samoa. "It is a need for us to shift from a culture of reaction to a culture of prevention," he said. We need to be proactive, and we need to do a lot of planning and we need to do a lot of analysis because if we prepare, well then obviously, the cost and the damage can be minimised." Fiji authorities are still working to restore electricity and water supplies in the cyclone-damaged Western Division and some island communities. In Samoa, Cyclone Evan killed five people and displaced more than 4,000 thousand before hitting Fiji. At least 12 people are still missing in Samoa in the wake of the devastating cyclone.
Family Mourns Death Of 8Yr Old

Biscuit price goes up A Rakiraki family is mourning the loss of their only child after the 8-year-old accidentally swallowed and chocked on a balloon. Police confirmed the girl was playing outside with her friends while her father was inside and her mother had gone shopping. Police said after some time, one of the children playing with her alerted a 17-year-old who went in to check on her and discovered her on the floor lying face down. The girl was rushed to the hospital where she was pronounced dead on arrival.
Biscuit Price Goes Up

FMF breakfast crackers lovers will have to expect a 12 per cent increase in the price of the 5kg bucket of biscuit from next week. A government statement said the increase would mean consumers paying $2.79 extra. Minister for Industry and Trade Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum said although the rise was unfortunate, it reflected rising costs in the international market for wheat and was beyond Fiji's control.
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RFMF Supports All Fijians Farmers Prepare For Cane Season

The Republic of Fiji Military Forces (RFMF) started Fijis new journey and will see that it continues until the 2014 elections, a top officer said. Land Force Commander Colonel Mosese Tikoitoga has urged members of the public to bear with the military. The RFMF supports all Fijians and will at all times protect them and I urge you all to bear with the military until the 2014 elections, Colonel Tikoitoga said. He said critics of the military like Mick Beddoes can carry on with their criticisms against the RFMF but the militarys work would not be affected. Colonel Tikoitoga said Mr Beddoes criticism was baseless and his politics was for the old Fiji and not the modern Fiji. He said in the last parliament, it was corrupt leadership that led the military to take over leadership. After the change of leadership in 2006 reforms were put in place to build a better Fiji for all. THE RFMF TALKS ON ISSUES With regard to the RFMF releases on the draft constitution, Colonel Tikoitoga said they talked on issues. He said one of the major issues the Government and the military had championed was the reforms and they would like to see that happening especially when they had brought changes effective to the people. As for Mr Beddoes (United Peoples Party) and the Fiji Labour Party, they were speaking on things that only promoted themselves, he said. They should ask themselves if they have the support of the people they are claiming they represent. In his latest attack on the military Mr Beddoes said, I consider the Land Force Commanders claim that the military are, (quote); the last bastion of defence for the people of Fiji and that there is an enveloping comfort that the force exists to deal with both internal and external threats (unquote), to be delusionary nonsense. The truth is, since independence there has only been one clear and present danger to our people, their lives, rights and liberties, property and economic prosperity and that threat is internal and our people have been subjected to its brutal imposition on three separate occasions in 1987, 2000 and 2006 and this threat comes from the very institution that the Land Force Commander would have us believe is our last bastion of defence. It is hypocrisy of the highest order when the very institution that carried out or supported the forceful removal of our elected governments of 1987, 2000 and 2006 should attempt a cosmetic makeover in an attempt to represent itself as quote the last bastion for law and order in Fiji unquote. Colonel Tikoitoga said one of the reasons why the 1997 Constitution was abrogated was because it promoted discrimination. This old politics is again promoted by these political parties and the Land Force Commander has reminded them that their politics is for the old Fiji and not the Fiji that Government is currently building. RFMF TO RETURN TO THE BARRACKS AFTER POLLS The RFMF will continue its support for the Government until a new government is democratically elected in 2014, he said. Only after the elections will the soldiers return to the barracks. Some, according to Colonel Tikoitoga, want the soldiers to return to the barracks now, but this would not happen We started this new journey and we will be with the Government until the handover is made in 2014. The Prime Minister and Commander of the RFMF, during his visits to the people in rural areas, have heard requests for him to continue with his leadership as they were happy with what they were getting. In fact they had been ignored by past governments. With the cane crushing season five to six months away, farmers are to expect a fair payment for their sugarcane. This assurance comes from Fiji Sugar Corporation executive chairman, Abdul Khan. However, Mr Khan said because of damage caused by Cyclone Evan, they were presently assessing the likely crop size. This would in turn dictate the likely amount of raw sugar that would be manufactured. Mill upgrade Mr Khan confirmed they would be working on the improvement of the mills and farmers should not be hesitant to work on their cane farms. And with the amount of money being invested in the industry, Fiji Sugar Corporation has no reason for the production of sugar not to increase this year. Utilising weather change Meanwhile, a cane farmer in Seaqaqa said the change in weather from sunny and dry to wet and humid should bring out the best in his farm as he waits for the crushing season to begin. The 13-acre cane farm owner, Mohammed Rafiq, believes farmers need to find ways in which they could benefit through the change in weather. This time of the year when it becomes wet, people should plant more rice but then sugarcane will also grow more quickly and longer also, Mr Rafiq said. Mr Rafiq is also excited about the cane crushing season coming soon as his crops would be ready by then. Funding for 2013 The Ministry of Sugar has been allocated $15 million for 2013 however, Governments financial injection into Fiji Sugar Corporation will come to an end this year. The money that has been allocated in the budget is more for the sugar cane industry, Mr Khan said.
FNPF Signs Pension Deal With Welfare Ministry
SOME legitimate rental car companies are offering private cars as rentals on the side. Land Transport Authority chief executive officer Naisa Tuinaceva said LTA was becoming more creative in dealing with unscrupulous operators. "We now have LTA officers masquerading as everyday citizens seeking to hire rental cars at a discounted price in an attempt to catch illegal operators," he said. "The issues have become quite sophisticated, on one hand we have unlicensed dealers renting out private vehicles and on the other we have legitimate rental dealers passing off private cars as rentals at a cheaper rate. "People think that because they do not have to pay a bond and get low rate per kilometer it justifies renting private vehicles.
Rental Car Scam Alert
"What they need to consider is that these types of transactions are illegal and in the event of an accident they will not be covered by insurance. By hiring private cars as rentals, people are not only engaging in an illegal activity, they are also putting their lives and the lives of family members and friends at risk." The LTA has focused on scams involving private vehicles being hired out as legitimate rentals after a former Fiji resident booked a vehicle over the internet and reported the company last week after discovering the car was a private vehicle and not roadworthy. Former Lautoka and Fiji soccer representative Kelemedi 'Cheetah' Vosuga lodged a formal complaint with the LTA in Lautoka after several unsuccessful attempts to return the defective vehicle and obtain a refund.
Fiji National Provident Fund CEO Mr Aisake Taito signs the MOU as PS Social Welfare Mr Govind Sami looks on The Fiji National Provident Fund signed He revealed that they have since a memorandum of understanding received 700 applications following (MOU) with the Ministry of Social the budget announcement in November Welfare in support of Governments 2012. newly introduced Social Pension FNPF will be identifying a list of all Scheme. individuals who currently have access The pension scheme is scheduled to to superannuation or any pension begin this year. scheme. The permanent secretary for the This list confirms to the Ministry of Ministry, Mr Govind Sami and the Social Welfare whether the applicants FNPF chief executive officer, Mr qualify to fall in the social pension Aisake Taito sealed the deal that will category. authorise the two agencies to share In terms of that we are extremely information pertaining to pensioners. grateful to FNPF for entering into Mr Sami said this deal will prevent the agreement with us so that we can double dipping as Government will be provide assistance to the greatest giving a pension of $30 per month to number of the neediest people who all those above 70 and not receiving qualify in this category, Mr Sami said. any form of superannuation. There are approximately 6000 people We are aware that there are people who are getting FNPF and government who have taken lump sum payment pension and these are the people that and already members of FNPF who are FNPF and the Ministry will screen to getting their pensions, he said. avoid double dipping. We would like to ensure that these There are approximately 9000 people people who are getting assistance are from the Ministrys social pension not double dipping with the ministry in project who will be receiving $30 per terms of the pension. month.
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Chai Time
Aries Your star is rising when it comes to job and reputation! Youve felt the rumblings of change for a while now, but this could be when things finally start to materialize. Planned or unplanned, a new opportunity could lead you down a more successful and enjoyable road. Or, create your own opportunity and go solo or start your own home-based biz! Group endeavours, friendships and community activities hold appeal and romantic opportunity mid-month. Get involved! Mark January 16th, 17th, and 18th as five-star days. Taurus The New Year brings a new injection of inspiration! The same old same old just isnt cutting it anymore. Travel opens the door to new possibilities, new connections and new ways of doing things. In fact, the areas of publishing, foreign culture, sports, overseas travel and philosophy are all highly favoured. What you secretly want from someone may not be what you get mid-month, especially when it comes to love and romance. Get clear about your mutual expectations. Your best days are January 19th and 20th. Gemini If youve been waiting for an insurance or legal settlement to be finalized in your favour, this could be your month! Be careful and read the extra fine print when it comes to business or financial partnerships though. They may expect more from you than youre willing to give. The same goes for romantic relationships too! A new partner may want too much too fast and itll be up to you to put on the brakes. Good news arrives with the January 26th Full Moon. January 21st and 22nd are your
luckiest days of the month. Cancer Personal relationships become more intense and passionate! Your partner may surprise you with a romantic gesture or even push for the next level of commitment. Even if youre not really looking for love right now, someone you meet January 12th to 20th could change your mind in a big fat hurry! Post-holiday sales net you great deals, but be ready for those bills when the January 26th Full Moon hits you square in the pocketbook! Mark January 23rd, 24th and 25th as five-star days. Leo Daily routine, health and work matters demand your attention. Youre extremely practical and efficient now, which helps when youre asked to take the lead on a new project at work. Go ahead and make those New Years resolutions! The few days following the January 11th New Moon are the perfect time to start any new diet, health or fitness regime. Youve got the right combination of discipline and inspiration to ensure that you carry right on through to your goal. Your luckiest days are January 26th, 27th and 28th. Virgo The New Moon on the 11th channels fresh new energy into your love and creativity sector! Single? Work-related social events hold promise, as does any kind of sporting event or creative arts class. This is your month to have a little fun, so grab the kids and slap on the skis for a weekend mountain getaway. In fact, any activity involving kids is highly favoured now (it helps to bring out the kid in you!). Mark January 29th and 30th as five-star days.
Libra Its the perfect time to beautify your environment! Image-enhancing Venus in your domestic zone supports you in creating a tasteful and harmonious home atmosphere, and helps to keep relationships in the home peaceful too. Throw a dinner party, or have friends in for drinks. Love blossoms best at home, and prospective love is found closer to your own doorstep than you think (especially from the 12th to 18th)! Dont let anyone rush you into making any quick decisions near the 26th. January 31st is your best days of the month. Scorpio Youre normally quite private, but this month you can easily and effectively put your feelings into words. Its a productive time to have a heart-toheart with your partner, or for all communications in general. Midmonth youre seen as someone who can be counted on to do the right thing. And theyre right, because you are! The Full Moon piles on the pressure later in the month, but youve got it all under control (as usual!). Mark January 16th and 17th as five-star days. Sagittarius Finances are definitely on an upswing, mostly because youre focused on making it happen! Distance yourself from projects or ties that are costing you too much in terms of time or stress. In the long run youll come out way ahead! You may meet your match January 20th to 24th when someones brilliance and insightfulness inspire you. Or, it could be you that has an idea thats ahead of its time. January 18th and 19th are your luckiest days of an already lucky month!
Capricorn Youre in the throes of radically transforming some part of yourself or your life, and the January 11th New Moon in your sign really gets the ball rolling! Whatever was holding you back last month is now easily transcended as you step into your power and move forward. The January 26th Full Moon shines its light on your finances. It isnt just about what you own but what you value, and youre getting a new slant on where your priorities really lie. Your best days of the month are the 11th and 12th. Aquarius Youre letting go of something with the January 11th New Moon! Personal reflection may be needed as you sort out what you want to change over the next few weeks. Youre clearing the decks and making space for new people and projects to come in with your new cycle starting next month. Privacy is a big deal now, and youd prefer to fly under the radar whenever possible. A big secret could come to light with the January 26th Full Moon, or you yourself could be the one keeping something under wraps! Mark January 12th and 13th as five-star days. Pisces Youre poised to make a big personal breakthrough! An emotional or physical issue that has bothered you for many years may finally be healed or transcended. Your own healing gifts may become more apparent now too. As much as youd like a little time to yourself, people seem to surround you! There are benefits to joining in with others now, so just go with the flow and see what happens. Your luckiest days are the 14th and 15th.
Ingredients
Chicken In Sweet Peanut Sauce
600 grams Boneless chicken ,cut into 1 inch pieces 1 tablespoon Brown sugar 1/2 cup Roasted peanuts 2 tablespoons Oil 1 Fresh red chilli to taste Salt to taste Lemon grass roots 1 tablespoon Red curry paste 2-3 Kaffir lime leaves 1 cup Coconut milk 1 teaspoon Fish sauce 6-8 Fresh basil leaves
Method Heat oil in a non stick pan. Put peanuts, brown sugar, red chilli and salt in a mixer jar and crush coarsely. Put chicken in the pan and saute. Slice lemon grass root and add. Add red curry paste and saute. Add a little water, lemon leaves and peanut mixture and mix well. Add coconut milk and mix well. Add fish sauce and mix. Cook till chicken is completely cooked. Add a few fresh basil leaves and serve hot.
Ingredients
Roasted Fish And Creamy Dill Sauce
4 skinless fish fillets, such as tilapia, halibut or snapper, no thicker than 1/2 inch, about 450 g 1/2 tsp salt 12 thin slices of lemon 2 tbsp low-fat mayonnaise 2 tbsp sour cream 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill Directions Preheat oven to 450F. Line a large
baking sheet with parchment. Arrange fish on parchment and sprinkle with salt. Season with pepper. Top each fillet with lemon slices. Roast in centre of oven until a knife tip inserted into the thickest part of fish and held for 10 sec comes out warm, 10 to 20 min. Stir mayo with sour cream and dill in a small bowl. Serve with fish and Taters & tomatoes.
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Hillary Clinton Returns To Applause And A Helmet

A month to the day since she was last seen in public when she flew back from a trip to Europe on December 7, Clinton chaired her regular weekly Monday meeting with her closest staff and advisers. "It is a great day here in the department ... Secretary Clinton is back to work," State Department spokeswoman Victoria Nuland said, adding that the 75 people present at the meeting had given her a standing ovation. Clinton, who suffered a blood clot to her head after a fall in December was "looking terrific", Nuland said. "She is in the pink, literally. She's wearing a brilliant pink jacket today." As a joke, the staff presented her with a white football helmet, with "lots of good padding" bearing the State Department seals, and a blue football jersey bearing the words "Clinton" and "112", to signify the number of countries she has visited during her four-year tenure, Nuland said. Deputy Secretary Tom Nides presented the gift in a big box, handing it over with a warning about life in Washington being "a contact sport", she added. Clinton had first succumbed to a diplomat, who was hospitalised for three days over the New Year, was keen to "get right back to business", Nuland added. There is still some outstanding business for Clinton to finish before she steps down as secretary of state, with veteran senator John Kerry already tapped to replace her. Notably, US lawmakers are expecting her to testify on the killings of four Americans, including ambassador Chris Stevens, in the September 11 attack on the US mission in Benghazi, Libya. Nuland stressed that Clinton will appear before lawmakers to discuss the findings of an internal review which faulted the State Department for grossly inadequate security, and that she would do so before stepping down. "Let me just say that she will testify. She will testify while she is still sitting secretary of state," Nuland said. That would mean Clinton will testify before Kerry is confirmed by the Senate as the next secretary of state. But with the Senate in recess until inauguration day on January 21, it could mean she will stay on a few days afterwards.
SECRETARY of State Hillary Clinton received a standing ovation from her staff and been given an American football helmet to protect her in rough-andtumble Washington as she returned to work after a period of illness. virulent stomach virus, but then found later in a vein behind her right became dehydrated and fell, suffering a ear most likely resulted from the fall. concussion. Doctors say the blood clot But now the 65-year-old top US
The case of a Saudi man in his 90s who has married a girl of 15 has drawn widespread criticism on Twitter and other social media in the country. Some Saudis have been asking whether the case amounts to trafficking or child abuse. Local media reports say the man paid a dowry of $17,000 (10,500) in order to get married to the girl. A series of similar cases in recent years has drawn attention to the issue of child marriage in the kingdom. The girl in the latest case was so frightened that on the wedding night she locked her husband outside the bedroom and eventually escaped back to her parents, local media reports say. The husband is reported to be considering legal action to get either
Anger Online As Saudi In His 90S Marries 15-Year-Old
her or his dowry back. The case reflects how online social networks have become a vital forum for public discussion in what has long been an opaque, even closed society, with Saudis now taking to Twitter faster than anywhere else in the world, the BBC's Middle East analyst Sebastian Usher reports. Thousands of girls under 14 are reported to have been married off to richer, much older men, he adds. There appears to be widespread support in Saudi society for a minimum age for marriage, which the authorities say they are working towards. However, some of the most conservative religious scholars are still resisting the idea, while insisting that girls must have reached puberty before marriage.
Zoo Creatures Enjoy Extra Cold Snacks

Adelaide zookeepers are using a novel way of keeping animals cool in the heat. Creatures at the zoo have been left blocks of ice containing their favourite foods as temperatures again approach 40 degrees Celsius following last Friday's maximum of 45C. Many of the animals are from climates very different to Adelaide's dry summer heat and have been sprayed with water to keep their body temperatures down. The manager of the zoo's Animal Health Centre, Dianne Hakof, says ice blocks filled with meat, bones, fish and fruit are fast becoming a favourite. "Our sea lions love their iceblocks and our tigers love their iceblocks, but also we have our smaller carnivores and primates as well that really enjoy the iceblock treats," she said. The zoo's star attractions, giant pandas Wang Wang and Funi, will spend most of the day inside their air-conditioned quarters.
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Anger Over Photos Of Cat Caught Smuggling Saw Indonesian Cattle Cruelty Blades, Phone Into Prison
A cat carrying a mobile phone and what appeared to be hacksaw blades was "detained" as it entered a prison in northeast Brazil, according to media reports. Prison guards were said to have been surprised when they saw a white cat crossing the main gate of the prison, its body wrapped with tape. A closer look showed the feline was also carrying drill bits, earphones, a memory card, batteries and a phone charger. All 263 detainees at the prison of
Arapiraca, a city of 215,000 people in the state of Alagoas, are considered suspect in the plot, which is being investigated by local police. "It's tough to find out who's responsible for the action as the cat doesn't speak," a prison spokesperson told local paper Estado de S Paulo. The cat was taken to an animal disease centre to receive medical care. The incident took place on January 1, but was first reported by national media last Saturday.
Animal rights activists have denounced the "cruel" treatment of cattle in Indonesia after pictures emerged of cows being lifted by a crane from ropes tied to their heads. It is another blow to the country's reputation for dealing with livestock following international criticism in 2011 when the ABC's Four Corners program aired footage of Indonesian abattoir workers torturing cows shipped from Australia. The scandal prompted the Government to suspend live exports to Indonesia for a month. In the latest pictures, taken by an AFP photographer, a crane is shown transferring three bony cows from a boat in the eastern Javanese city of Surabaya using a loop of rope around their skulls. Another photograph shows seven live cows being lifted in a similar fashion in one group, with their necks outstretched. The boat transporting the cattle had come from Sumbawa Island, around
500 kilometers east of Surabaya, but it is not clear whether that is where the cattle were reared. The cattle were to be transported to the capital Jakarta, according to a worker in the operation who declined to give his name. It is not known which company was transporting the cattle. While a large number of cattle are transported around Indonesia, an archipelago of more than 17,000 islands, it is not normal practice to lift animals up by their heads. "It is crazy that cruel practices are still happening," Jakarta Animal Aid Network campaigner Benvika told the reporter. Indonesian Veterinary Association chairwoman Wiwiek Bagja said animal welfare laws in effect since 2009 did not work because they do not actually lay out what punishments people should face for animal cruelty. "In short, Indonesia is very far from implementing and enforcing the law," she said.
A toddler on the New South Wales north coast is recovering from a terrifying ordeal after being attacked by a python. The two-year-old was squeezed and bitten by the 185-centimetre nonvenomous carpet snake in her Lismore home last weekend. The girl had been sleeping at about 3:00am on Saturday when her mother woke to find the snake in their bed. A local snake handler Tex Tillis says the girl's mother reacted quickly. "Mum woke up in panic and actually struck out to try and grab the snake's head, which of course is what she had to do," he said.
Toddler Bitten And Squeezed By Python
"But she missed by about six inches, so whenever a snake is grabbed the only [thing] it can conclude is that anything that can grab it can also eat it, so it panicked and it started to constrict the arm at that point and started to bite the baby at that point. "She pulled the snake off her baby and then went from the room, blood coming out of poor baby, and got her dad to take her to the hospital. "I saw the wounds, she had three definite strikes, but amazingly the snake must have just been giving warning taps." Mr Tillis believes the reptile had only been looking to keep warm.
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Sara Ege: Life Jail For Son's Murder Over Koran Studies
A mother who beat her seven-yearold son to death when he failed to memorise passages from the Koran has been jailed for life, for a minimum of 17 years. The judge told Sara Ege, 33, she subjected Yaseen Ege to prolonged cruelty and a ferocious beating at home in Pontcanna, Cardiff, in July 2010. She also set fire to his body, and was convicted after a five-week trial. Ege collapsed as the sentence was read out at Cardiff Crown Court and had to be helped from the dock. She was also found guilty of perverting the course of justice and given a fouryear sentence for that crime. Her husband Yousuf Ege, a taxi driver, was cleared of allowing the death of a child by failing to protect him. Sara Ege had pleaded not guilty to murder and claimed her husband was responsible for Yaseen's death. 'Prolonged cruelty' Mr Justice Wyn Williams said: "I am satisfied that it was his failure to learn the Koran that day that resulted in the beating that caused his death." He continued: "On the day of Yaseen's death you had kept him home from school so he could devote himself to his study of the Koran. "He was memorising passages but on that day Yaseen must have failed in some way and it was that which was a trigger for the beating. "You killed your own son. At the time of the killing he was particularly vulnerable because of his age and because of his relative physical frailty "In killing your son you abused a precious relationship of trust which does and should exist between a parent when I left him," she said. "He was still murmuring the same thing over and over again. I thought that he was just tired." When she returned 10 minutes later she said she found her son shaking and shivering on the floor. He then died. She then used barbecue gel to burn her son's body in an attempt to hide the evidence. The mother also confessed to beating her son for no reason and that her anger often led to her being out of control. She and her husband had enrolled Yaseen in advanced classes at their local mosque as they wanted him to become Hafiz - an Islamic term for someone who memorises the Koran. As a child Sara Ege had taken part in competitions showing her knowledge of Islam and had recited from the Koran. The court heard that she had become increasingly frustrated with her son's inability to learn the passages. She told officers: "I was getting all this bad stuff in my head, like I couldn't concentrate, I was getting angry too much, I would shout at Yaseen all the time. "I was getting very wild and I hit Yaseen with a stick on his back like a dog." She later retracted her statement. The trial heard that Yaseen suffered significant abdominal injuries that were the cause of his death. They included fractures which were non-accidental. He also had numerous historical injuries. "Sara Ege made no attempt to seek the medical attention he so obviously needed," the court was told during the trial by prosecutor Ian Murphy.
Yaseen Ege
and a child." But the review said while lessons could be learned, Yaseen's death could not have been predicted. The judge said she had beaten him for three months leading up to his death, adding: "The cause of the beating was your unreasonable view that he wasn't learning passages quickly enough. "The violence Yaseen suffered was not confined to the day of his death. "For three months you beat him often with a wooden pestle and I'm confident these beatings left him in a significant amount of pain. "This prolonged cruelty culminated on the day of his death in what was a savage attack. You then set fire to his body in an attempt to evade responsibility for what you had done. "I accept you were a devoted and caring mum. Except for the obsession
Sara Ege
with Yaseen learning you did many fine things to bring him up as a young boy." Out of control It was initially thought Yaseen had died in a fire, but tests later revealed he had died hours earlier. In a complicated series of claims and counter-claims she had confessed to the murder and then retracted that confession. She claimed her husband and his family forced her to make the confession and that he was the killer. The harrowing confession was recorded by police and shown to the trial jury in evidence. In it, Sara Ege described how Yaseen collapsed after she had beaten him while still murmuring extracts of the Koran. "He was breathing as if he was asleep
AN electrical fire filled the cabin of a Japan Airlines Boeing 787 with smoke minutes after passengers disembarked following a flight from Tokyo. The Massachusetts Port Authority's fire chief, Bob Donahue, said the fire at Boston's Logan Airport on Monday began in a battery pack in the unit that runs the jet's electrical systems when it's not getting power from its engines. Fire crew using infrared equipment found flames in a small compartment in the plane's belly and had the fire out in about 20 minutes, he said. There was a flare-up later when a battery exploded. "Something caused this battery pack to overheat, ignite," Donahue said. The flight landed normally. Its 173 passengers and 11 crew had already disembarked when a mechanic spotted smoke in the cockpit and cabin about 15 minutes later. "When we arrived, it was a heavy smoke, and that was in three minutes," Donahue said. The mechanic was the only person on board when the fire broke out. The 787 is Boeing's newest plane. The first was delivered in late 2011. In November 2010, a test flight had to make an emergency landing after an electrical fire. The fire delayed flight tests for several weeks while Boeing investigated. Last month, a United Airlines 787 flying from Houston to Newark diverted to New Orleans because of an electrical problem with a power distribution panel. The 787 uses two lithium ion batteries. The rechargeable batteries, widely used in consumer devices, have some pilots worried because batteries being shipped as cargo are suspected to have caused or contributed to the severity of fires in cargo planes. When Boeing proposed using the batteries in the 787, the Federal Aviation Administration issued special rules, including a requirement that they be designed to prevent overheating. Boeing has delivered 49 787s, including seven to Japan Airlines. Another 799 have been ordered by airlines worldwide.
Fire Fills Boeing 787 After US Landing
A US LOTTERY winner was fatally poisoned with cyanide a day after he collected more than $400,000, according to the medical examiner. Cook County Medical Examiner Stephen Cina says a limited exam initially found Urooj Khan died of natural causes, but a relative asked for a deeper investigation. A full toxicology test revealed Mr Khan had ingested a deadly amount of
US Lottery Winner Poisoned With Cyanide After Payout

cyanide, and his death was re-classified as a homicide. Mr Khan died July 20, a day after collecting the lump sum option on a $1 million win (A$954,000). He bought the ticket at a 7-Eleven near his home in West Rogers Park, a neighborhood on Chicago's North Side. Mr Cina said it's likely that Mr Khan's body will be exhumed as part of the investigation into his death.
Lottery winner Urooj Khan posing with his winning ticket. Mr Khan was fatally poisoned with cyanide a day after he collected more than $400,000 in lottery winnings.
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Passengers Duct-Taped To Seat After He Attacked Them On Flight From Iceland To New York
US President Barack Obama has signed a bill approving $US9.7 billion in emergency disaster aid for victims of superstorm Sandy. His imprimatur comes after a delay in But it is just a small wedge of the the legislative process sparked outrage comprehensive $US60.4 billion among East Coast Republicans against package sought by the White House for their own party leadership. victims of the storm, which killed 120 Obama signed the measure into law people and destroyed tens of thousands shortly after returning to the White of homes and businesses. House after his family holiday in Hawaii. The Senate approved the larger bill on It provides the Federal Emergency December 28 but Republican House Management Agency with funds to Speaker John Boehner, who was stung pay the flood insurance claims of by fractious negotiations over the deal thousands of victims of the killer late to avert the "fiscal cliff" crisis, refused October storm that devastated coastal to bring it to the floor. communities in New York, New Jersey Obama joined New Jersey's outspoken and neighbouring northeastern states. Republican governor, Chris Christie, It also boosts borrowing authority for in leading the charge against Boehner's the depleted National Flood Insurance delay, which Christie described as Program, which is meant to cover the "absolutely disgraceful". roughly 120,000 Sandy-related claims Boehner scrambled to tamp down fury, filed to date. quickly announcing a two-part vote. FEMA has said the program would The remaining $US51 billion of the have run dry next week without package is now set to come to a vote additional funds. on January 15.
Obama Signs $9B Aid Bill For Sandy Victims
A drunk a man duct-taped to his seat after he attacked a woman and screamed their plane was about to crash has gone global, after a fellow passenger posted it online.
The photo was posted on Tumblr by passenger Andy Ellwood, who wrote about the incident on his own account. They were on a New York-bound intercontinental flight from Iceland to JFK. Ellwood recalled: "(Passenger) drank all of his duty free liquor on the flight from Iceland to JFK yesterday." "When he became unruly, (i.e. trying to choke the woman next to him and screaming the plane was going to crash), fellow passengers subdued him and tie him up for the rest of the flight. He was escorted off the flight by police when it landed."
A monster bluefin tuna sold for a record-breaking $1.7 million in the year's first auction at Japan's Tsukiji fish market, nearly three times the previous high set last year. The 222-kilogram fish, caught off Based on the price paid - around 700,000 Japan's northern city of Oma, fetched a yen per kilogram - a single slice of sushi winning bid of 155.4 million yen ($1.7 from the monster fish would cost diners million), said an official at the Tokyo as much as 30,000 yen. fish market. But Mr Kimura plans to sell it at a The figure dwarfs the previous high huge loss, for a more realistic price of of 56.49 million yen paid at last year's up to 398 yen per portion, local media inaugural auction at Tsukiji, a huge reported. working market that features on many Bluefin is usually the most expensive Tokyo tourist itineraries. fish available at Tsukiji. The winning bidder was Kiyoshi Decades of overfishing have seen global Kimura, president of the company that tuna stocks crash, leading some Western runs the popular Sushi-Zanmai chain, nations to call for a ban on catching who also won the auction for last year's endangered Atlantic bluefin tuna. record-breaking bluefin. Japan consumes three-quarters of the "I wanted to meet expectations of my global bluefin catch, a highly prized customers who said they wanted to sushi ingredient known in Japan as eat Japan's best tuna again this year," "kuro maguro" (black tuna) and dubbed Mr Kimura was quoted by Jiji Press by sushi connoisseurs the "black as saying after the intense pre-dawn diamond" because of its scarcity. bidding. A piece of "otoro" or fatty underbelly "With this good tuna, I hope to help can cost some 2000 yen at high-end cheer up Japan," Mr Kimura said. Tokyo restaurants.
Giant Tuna Sells For Record $1.7 Million In Japan
The man, who's remains unknown, was arrested when the plane touched down. The man's outburst began when the plane had two hours left in the air, Icelandic news outlet Mbl.is reports. It is understood he also spat on passengers. IcelandAir's Vice President of Corporate Communication, Gujn Arngrmsson, confirmed to reporters the man was acting dangerously but would not comment on the picture. A Port Authority spokesman has confirmed that the passenger was transported to a hospital in Queens, but authorities decided not to charge him.
A ROW over an unpaid restaurant bill in a western Indian city has escalated into a riot between Hindus and Muslims that's left four people dead and 175 injured. The unrest broke out in Dhule in Bharti said the police had used sticks, Maharashtra state last Sunday, special tear gas and plastic bullets before inspector-general Deven Bharti said. resorting to live ammunition to quell Four rioters were killed by police firing the trouble. while 113 policemen were among the The area was put under a curfew injured, he said. that continued on Monday and was Bharti said investigations were still "peaceful and under control", he added. under way, but it appeared a quarrel Hindus make up about 80 per cent of over a restaurant bill had provoked a India's population, while some 13 per mass brawl that left shops smashed, cent are Muslim. motorbikes burned and glass strewn Sporadic, isolated clashes between the across the streets. two groups still break out 65 years after Previous riots between Hindus and the Indian subcontinent was carved Muslims in Dhule broke out in October into the Islamic Republic of Pakistan 2008, leaving 10 dead. and secular yet Hindu-majority India "The restaurant owner was from one after the end of British rule. community and the customer from the India saw mass riots between Hindus and other," Bharti explained, declining to Muslims 20 years ago - triggered when name the parties involved. Hindu zealots demolished a mosque in "The customer went and took 50 people the town of Ayodhya - that left more from his community and assaulted the than 2000 dead, mostly Muslims. restaurant owner, and people from the A decade later another 2000 people owner's community also gathered and died in riots between the two groups in started arsoning and rioting," he said. Gujarat state.
Restaurant Bill Sparks Deadly Indian Riot
A MAN once dubbed the worlds fattest says he is looking forward to a normal life after shedding 292 kilograms. UK Postman Paul Mason weighed in at 444 kilos before a gastric bypass in 2010 to reduce the size of his stomach. He now weighs 152 kilos and says he needs further surgery costing close to $US60,000 to remove folds of loose skin. The 51-year-old has told London's Sun tabloid he was ashamed to be called the fattest man in the world because he felt
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THINKING OF BECOMING A CANADIAN CITIZEN?

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1) From where does the name "Canada" come? A. From the First Nations word meaning land. B. From the Inuit word "Kanata" meaning nations. C. From the Inuit word meaning home. D. From "Kanata", the First Nations word for village. 2) Who can help if you cannot pay for a lawyer? A. Borrow from the government. B. Ask for legal aid services. C. Talk to the Members of Parliament in your district.
9) When did the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms become part of the Constitution? A. 1982. B. 1919. C. 1867. D. 1980. 10) Why is the British North America Act important in Canadian history? A. It was written by the British government. B. It was agreed to by the First Nations and Inuit. C. The Aboriginal people signed the act. D. It made Confederation legal. ANSWERS 3.B 4.D 8.D 9.A
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Canada's Controversial 2012 Changes To Immigration And Refugee System

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Immigration Minister Jason Kenney
In another move to protect Canadas borders, Kenney, under the Protecting Canadas Immigration System Act, introduced biometric measures the collection of fingerprints and photos from applicants in 29 countries, including Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Burma, Colombia, Democratic Republic of Congo, Haiti, Iran, Jamaica, Jordan, Haiti, Pakistan, Vietnam and Yemen. This fingerprint information will be sent to the RCMP for storage and will be checked against the fingerprint records of refugee claimants, previous deportees, persons with Canadian criminal records and previous temporary resident applicants before a visa decision is made. Citizenship Prospective Canadian citizens
must now provide proof of language proficiency in English or French before they can apply for citizenship. The new regulation will affect candidates between the ages of 18 and 54. Immigration officials will return applications of those who do not provide evidence of proficiency. Kenney announced in September he would be revoking the citizenship of 3,100 people mostly from the Persian Gulf States who had lied about their residency and failed to reside in Canada for three of the four previous years when they applied for citizenship. The announcement came after the creation of an immigration fraud tip line in 2011. Temporary Foreign Workers Rules surrounding temporary foreign workers were radically rewritten. Close to 191,000 temporary foreign workers
came to Canada in 2011, 67,000 in Ontario. Changes were made to allow employers to pay temporary high-skilled foreign workers up to 15 per cent less than the prevailing local wage. In the case of low-skilled workers, its 5 per cent less. In December, Ottawa eliminated the special parental benefits for foreign migrant workers who contribute an estimated $3.4 million to the countrys employment insurance system. This means 30,000 migrant workers who are employed under the Seasonal Agricultural Workers Program are not eligible to take leave and collect any benefit while caring for newborns or sick children. Migrant workers have never been eligible for full EI benefits but previously they could access special benefits for up to 35 weeks even if they were outside of Canada.
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BC Services Card To Replace Carecard
New Zealand Man Builds Colourful Milk Carton Igloo In Edmonton

Encouraged by his girlfriends mother, a New Zealand man spent his Christmas building a colourful igloo in Edmonton. Home for the holidays from her studies at the University of Canterbury in New Zealand, Kathleen Starrie brought her Kiwi boyfriend Dan Gray to stay with her family. Starries mother decided to put Dans civil engineering studies to a test while teasing him that if he wanted her daughters hand in marriage, he needed to construct a real igloo out of ice blocks. The result was astounding. Its beautiful, what the kids came up with, said Brigid Burton, Starries mother. He wasnt going to be here very long and it was actually an idea I had many years ago, said Brigid. Dan kind of ran with it and did it and him and Kat worked wonderfully together. Its kind of gone viral and its fun. Brigid spent months collecting milk cartons from friends and co-workers to freeze the ice blocks and colour them with different dyes. Working with a mixture of snow and hot water the happy couple dubbed Snowcrete, the family spent the better part of five days building and tilting the over 500 ice blocks into an igloo Brigid says resembles the colours of the northern lights. Now, Brigid says her grandchildren look forward to coming over and playing inside the igloo. While she expects the ice to melt away in May, shes happy to have a colourful reminder of Kathleen and Dans Christmas visit right outside of her window.
Starting Feb. 15, 2013, and over the next five years, eligible British Columbians between the ages of 19 and 74 will be required to replace their CareCard with the new BC Services Card by renewing their enrolment in the Medical Services Plan. The current CareCard was introduced in 1989 and has not been significantly updated over the last 20 years. The new BC Services Card takes advantage of significant advances in technology since that time, to provide a more convenient and secure piece of identification with enhanced features to protect citizens' personal information. The new card is more secure as it includes a photograph of the beneficiary, anti-forgery features, identity proofing and an expiry date. The card can also be combined with a driver's licence and acts as photo IDmeaning one less card to carry. To get a new BC Services Card, eligible British Columbians can simply enrol when renewing their driver's licence. People who do not drive can still enrol
at the nearest location where driver's licences are issued. Once a person enrols, they will be issued a new BC Services Card, or a combined card, and will need to re-enrol every five years. Children and certain groups of adults, such as the elderly or those in residential care or extended hospital care - for whom renewed enrolment would be impractical or present a hardship - will be exempted from re-enrolling or managed through special arrangements. The BC Services Card also provides the foundation for supporting the potential future development of more convenient access for citizens to new online government services. Government first announced plans to roll out a replacement to the CareCard in May 2011 when amendments to the Medicare Protection Act were introduced to support the introduction of a more secure card, designed to improve patient safety. To learn more, visit: www.bcservicescard.ca
Scammers Lure Renters With Online Want-Ads

Edmontons rental market is fertile ground for sophisticated scam
Edmonton Police and the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre are warning people not to be taken in by an apartment rental scam on Craigslist and other want-ad websites. The scammers lure their victims with attractive ads for rental apartments, condos and houses. The victims are told the owner has been transferred out of town and they will get the keys once they send a damage deposit via Western Union. The apartment may actually exist but the ad is fake, made up of images plucked from other sales or rental websites. Were seeing it come up quite often," said Det. Bill Allen of Edmonton Police Services economic crimes section. "Weekly were fielding phone calls from complainants who have been victimized." Afghanistan veteran victim of scam Capt. Rebecca Evans, 30, thought she had found the perfect condo on Craigslist. It was nearly new, loaded with amenities and a short drive from the Edmonton Garrison where she is stationed. She responded to the email address listed in the advertisement and received a reply from someone calling himself Leo Jeffrey. Jeffrey asked for more information about her as he was looking for a tenant who would take good care of the condo. So I thought, I want to win this and I gave him a big overview of who I am, where I work and tried to convince them I was a mature, responsible renter, said Evans. Evans then received an email informing her she had been accepted and would receive the keys once she wired $800 for the damage deposit. Jeffrey told her he had been transferred to the U.S. and had taken the keys because he and his wife had only just made the decision to rent out their Edmonton condo. Evans agreed to send the $800, and was then conned out of another $1,000 for the first months rent after being given a tracking number with the company shipping the keys. The shipping company and its website were also bogus. It was only the beginning of a scam that would eventually cost her $2,800. He sounded like a legitimate family man, and I could hear a baby crying in the background," she said. "I really thought it was authentic. He was saying God bless at the end of the emails, and I took that as a sign of some humanity there. Scammers experts at manipulating emotions Every scammer loves to take advantage; theyre pretty heartless (and) go after the vulnerable where they can, said Daniel Williams of the Canadian AntiFraud Centre in North Bay, Ontario. The scammers know the psychology of gaining trust. Theyve had a lot of practice doing what they do. Williams says scams such as the one that caught Evans are complicated. The real mastermind is separated from the expendable runners who claim the money at Western Union, and may not be in the same country. The scammers hide in the anonymity of disposable cell phones and email accounts. The complexity of it does indicate that it has to be organized crime. Its way too much work for an individual to do. Scammers apparently believe Edmontons rental market is fertile ground. Even experts can be scammed "Theres no golden rule on how not to be a victim, said Det. Allen. Policemen have found themselves to be victims, and we're supposed be trained to look for these things. There are however, some trademarks to watch for in the apartment scam, especially people who wont meet face to face, claiming theyve been transferred out of town. Many of the scammers have an imperfect knowledge of English poor grammar and spelling are red flags. Experts warn never to use Western Union, Money Gram or other wire services to send money to people you dont know well as the money will be never be recovered. In a new twist, scammers get you to wire money to yourself or a family member. In a matter of hours someone claims the money using fake identification. Experts also warn potential renters to never rent a property without physically touring the suite and being satisfied the person you are dealing with is the actual owner.
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MRI At Surrey Memorial To Be Replaced
Avalanche Hazards Close B.C. Highways

Backcountry enthusiasts warned of high avalanche danger
Authorities around British Columbia have been forced to close sections of highway because of avalanche control measures. The road closures were announced Tuesday as Environment Canada issued snowfall warnings across southern B.C., noting accumulations were expected to surpass 20 centimetres in some areas. According to DriveBC, the following sections of highway were closed Wednesday morning because of a high avalanche hazard or heavy snowfall warnings: Highway 1 four kilometers east of Yale. Highway 1 at Jackass Mountain Summit. Highway 1 from Hope to Jackass Mountain Summit. Highway 1 27 kilometres west of Revelstoke to nine kilometers west of Revelstoke. Highway 1 in Glacier National Park. Highway 3 from Hope to Allison Pass Summit. Highway 3 five kilometres west of Kootenay Pass. Highway 5 from Hope to Merritt. Highway 5 from Merritt to Logan Lake. Highway 5A 20 kilometres north of Princeton. Highway 31 12 kilometres north of Trout Lake. Highway 97C from Merritt to Pennask Summit. Avalanche technicians are expected to start an assessment of the danger of slides on the Coquihalla. "Once they have had a chance to look at it they will make a decision on whether there is control needed or not and we will make that decision," said Bob Gilowski with VSA Highway Maintenance, which maintains much of the Coquihalla and the Okanagan Connector. "With this closure, our maintenance crews are still permitted to work in this closure area so when the road does open the road will be in great shape for travellers." Meanwhile, the Canadian Avalanche Centre is warning back country enthusiasts in the Columbia Mountains, Kootenay-Boundary and around Whistler to use extreme caution because of the high avalanche danger. We've got a lot of new snow and in some places it's rested on these layers we are concerned about, said forecaster Ilya Storm. For advanced users you can probably work around in the mountains fairly well as long as you stay to gentle terrain. If you have less training you may want to stay within ski area.
An MRI scanner damaged when Surrey Memorial Hospital's ER was flooded in November will be replaced and not repaired. Fraser Health officials say they decided against fixing the old scanner at a cost of about $700,000 because it's 11 years old and at the end of its useful life anyway. The insurance payout for the repair costs will instead be put against the estimated $2 to $3-million cost of a new MRI scanner and shield, said Fraser Health executive director Rowena Rizzotti. "We were scheduled for a replacement [MRI] in the new year," she said. "To invest in a repair that would then be replaced would not be as cost-effective." In late November, Surrey Memorial's ER department was closed for two weeks after a water line break flooded
A portable MRI machine from California has arrived at Surrey Memorial Hospital
it under several inches of water. It reopened Dec. 3. Exact insurance proceeds and whether it will come from the policies of Fraser Health or the responsible contractor is still to be resolved. Damage and related costs from the flood is estimated at around $3 million. Meanwhile a mobile MRI unit is now up and running at SMH and will provide the same services as a stationary unit for the next three or four months until the new one can be ordered and set up. The portable unit was trucked from California at a rental cost of $100,000 per month. It means patients no longer have to go to the neary Jim Pattison Outpatient Care Centre for MRI scans. The new ER at Surrey Memorial now under construction is scheduled to open October 1.
The experts say we should cross The Rockies for nice weather We are used to the superlatives here to fame and its something Vancouver in Vancouver, with the West Coast cant really brag about. Im surprised topping so many global best of lists. you guys dont need boats to get from But there is one list we dont top, not place to place like you see in Venice. even among the provinces, and it has Campbell says Calgary does have a to do with climate. spectacular weather phenomenon to Environment Canada says Albertans counterbalance the extreme cold. are the luckiest people in Canada when You forget the seven best letters in the it comes to the weather. Sure its cold English dictionary; C-H-I-N-O-O-K, and snowy (and its Alberta) but the he chuckles. It warms us up and we sheer amount of sunshine beats BC by still get to play in the mountains. You a mile. We are third on the list, trailing guys rain so much Im surprised you Saskatchewan. even ranked number three. BC produces a lot of rain but maybe His advice for surviving an Alberta government climatologists have been winter? Wear lots of long-johns and smoking our second most prolific maybe enjoy a few adult soda pops product because, as everyone that lives here and there. Thats the best part of on the West Coast knows, you dont being a Canadian no matter where you have to shovel rain in the winter. are, I would say. Ian Cowboy Campbell at 660News in Environment Canada looked at factors Calgary, a sister station of News1130, like sunshine, precipitation, humidity shovels something else when we and temperature and ranked Alberta, asked him about his provinces strange Saskatchewan and BC the top three ranking. provinces. Quebec was ranked the I dont know what you mean about least comfortable climate in Canada strange, he laughs. We have a lot behind Nunavut and Newfoundland of a sunshine, its certainly our claim and Labrador.
Alberta Has Most Comfortable Climate, Not BC: Enviro CDN
Surrey RCMP are seeking the publics assistance in locating the driver involved in a hit and run incident. On January 5th, 2013 at approximately 7:30pm, Surrey RCMP were advised of a motor vehicle collision at the intersection of 138th Street and 92nd Avenue. A grey 2007 Mazda 3 was driving eastbound on 92nd Avenue when a newer dark coloured pickup turned off of 138th Street and headed westbound on 92nd Avenue striking the rear corner of the Mazda spinning it around and into a retaining wall. Two seventeen year old occupants of the Mazda sustained non-life threatening injuries (collapsed lung,
Hit And Run Motor Vehicle Collision 138Th Street And 92Nd Avenue
fractured fibia) and were transported to hospital by ambulance. The pickup driver did not stop to offer assistance and left the scene heading westbound on 92nd Avenue. Surrey RCMP Traffic Section investigators are canvassing for video surveillance and speaking with witnesses in the area as well as appealing to the driver of the newer model pickup truck, which would have significant front end damage, to come forward. Anyone with further information about this incident is asked to contact the Surrey RCMP at 604-599-0502 or if they wish to remain anonymous, Crime Stoppers, at 1-800-222-8477.
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B.C. Judge Certifies Class-Action Lawsuit Against Lottery Corporation

Two problem gamblers who enrolled in a program that barred them from government-run casinos can go ahead with a class-action lawsuit to try to get their winnings back, says a B.C. Supreme Court judge. In a ruling released Wednesday, Judge John Savage said the proceedings could resolve common issues raised by Michael Lee and Hamidreza Haghdust who argue the British Columbia Lottery Corp. "wrongfully withheld" approximately $42,000 and $35,000 they won, respectively, while participating in the voluntary selfexclusion program. The program allows problem gamblers to register so they're barred from the corporation's facilities for a specific period of time. While he didn't rule on the substance of the lawsuits, Savage also said an identifiable class of two or more people exists, and a plaintiff is available to represent the interests of the class. "A class proceedings is the preferable procedure for the fair and efficient resolution of these common issues," he said. According to the court document, the men have problems controlling their gambling urges, and each registered for the program, with the first one-year term beginning in 2006 and the second three-year term beginning in 2007. Both signed the voluntary-exclusion form, which at the time did not include any provisions that notified registrants they would forfeit any winnings, according to Savage's ruling. Despite signing the forms, the men continued to gamble at corporation facilities, with Haghdust losing about $200,000 and Lee losing about $30,000. On Sept. 25, 2009, Haghdust won a $15,000 jackpot at a Coquitlam, B.C., casino, and on June 15, 2010, he won $20,028 at a casino in Vancouver. Meantime, Lee won a $42,484 jackpot at a casino in Duncan, B.C., on Jan. 10, 2010. Even before he won his first jackpot, Haghdust was excluded from corporation facilities nine separate times, states the court document, and between Aug. 6, 2010 and the expiry of his second exclusion term, he was removed from corporation facilities five more times. Lee was asked to leave a casino once before he won his jackpot. Their lawyer, Paul Bennett, said the exclusion program is flawed because it allowed his clients to lose, but never win. "That's why it's a penalty. People come into the casino, they gamble, they lose their money, but when they win they can't win." Bennett expects the corporation will likely appeal the certification decision. A date has yet to be set for the next court appearance, but Savage has asked the plaintiffs to develop a casemanagement plan to move the action forward. The ruling noted that between June 4, 2010, and July 4, 2012, the corporation withheld 187 jackpot prizes from program participants.
Black Ice' Blamed For Oregon Bus Crash

The lawyer for a Vancouver bus company involved in a deadly Oregon crash says black ice, not driver fatigue, was responsible for the tragedy. Nine people died and 38 were injured Dec. 30 when the tour bus owned by Mi Joo Tour & Travel Ltd. crashed near the northeast Oregon community of Pendleton. "Black ice was a significant factor in the cause of the accident," said Scheer Wednesday evening. "It appears that the area in question near Pendleton, Ore., ... has a history of traffic incidents, and there were other accidents in the area close to this one involving black ice on Dec. 30, 2012." The U.S. Department of Transportation on Tuesday pulled the company's authority to operate saying it had determined the bus driver had spent 92 hours operating the bus over the eightday trip. Scheer says the bus driver had about seven and one-half hours of sleep the night before the crash, and that morning had only been on the road for about two and one-half hours, including a rest break. He says the bus driver had a good safety record, is in good health, doesn't use alcohol or tobacco, and there is no evidence to suggest alcohol or drugs played any role in the crash. Two of the surviving passengers have filed a lawsuit in Washington against the bus company, alleging the driver should legally not have been behind the wheel due because he had worked too many hours.
Five Canadians Lose $200,000 In Automotive Scam

Several Canadians who thought they were buying a luxury car online are out $200,000 after it was discovered that the purportedly U.S.-based company may not actually exist. Authorities say American scammers have been targeting Canadians because cross-border prosecutions are more difficult. Any time you have a jurisdictional border between the victim and the criminals its a massive headache, said Daniel Williams, a supervisor at the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre. It will sadly always work to their advantage. The centre has passed information along to law enforcement agencies in the U.S., but its up to them to decide if they have resources to devote to an investigation, he said. Alleged victims likely wont get their money back. The possibility is there, Williams said. From what we see, the track record for it isnt encouraging. Advertisements of luxury vehicles appear on the Canadian websites of AutoTrader, eBay, Craigslist, Kijiji and Wheels.ca at prices regulators say are too good to be true. At least five Canadians fell victim to one such ploy, the Ontario Motor Vehicle Industry Council said Tuesday. Terry OKeefe, a spokesman for the council, said those people came forward to say they had lost tens of thousands of dollars each after arranging to buy cars through Ambient Auto Centre, which said it was in Oklahoma. The cars never came and those people havent been able to get their money back. Shortly after the council publicized a fraud warning last month Ambients website disappeared and their phone number went dead. The address Ambient had on their website led authorities in Oklahoma to an empty field. Two weeks later Sprint Luxury Autos started advertising on the same websites and their homepage looked nearly identical to the former Ambient site, OKeefe said. The physical address listed on that website led to a Sprint telecommunications building in Oklahoma, he said. The council issued another news release warning Canadians about online auto frauds and named Sprint, OKeefe said. Shortly after that the Sprint Luxury Autos website went down. Now, the council believes a company called Husen Original Autos may be related. It is advertising luxury vehicle sales in the same forums, has a website that looks almost exactly like the former two in design and in wordings and testimonials, OKeefe said. A call to the number listed on Husen Original Autos website goes to a voicemail for Sprint Luxury Autos but a message left there was not returned. U.S. authorities say Husen Original Autos is not licensed and has no physical presence the address listed on their website is actually a community centre in Phoenix, Ariz. OKeefe points to various websites for legitimate motor vehicle dealers on which pictures that appear to match pictures of cars listed on Husen Original Autos website can be found. Pictures of a 2011 Maserati GranTurismo S listed on Husen Original Autos website for $95,000 appear to be the same as ones for the same car listed for $135,000 on the website for Eurospeed Imports, which OKeefe said is a legitimate dealer in California. Some fraudsters use luxury cars to entice victims from abroad because, OKeefe said, people arent likely to pay to have a five-year-old Honda Civic shipped to them, but they might if they think theyre saving tens of thousands of dollars on a luxury car. The best way to prevent these problems from occurring is to educate consumers so they understand that if a price looks too good to be true, well, you know, that shouldnt be seen as an opportunity, OKeefe said. Thats a warning because it is too good to be true. No one is going to sell a $135,000 vehicle for $90,000. The alleged victims in this case come from across Canada and are reporting the incidents to their local police forces, so O'Keefe urged anyone who thinks they may have fallen prey to such a scam to also contact the Canadian AntiFraud Centre jointly managed by the RCMP, Ontario Provincial Police and the Competition Bureau Canada.
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Age-By-Age Guide To Feeding Your Baby
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Age: 6 to 8 months
Feeding tips Introduce new foods one at a time, with at least three days in between to make sure your baby's not allergic.
Age: 10 to 12 months
with at least three days in between to make sure your baby's not allergic.
Age: 8 to 10 months
Signs of readiness for solid and finger foods Picks up objects with thumb and forefinger (pincer grasp) Can transfer items from one hand to the other Puts everything in his mouth Moves jaw in a chewing motion
Same as 6 to 8 months, PLUS
What to feed

How much per day

Breast milk or formula, PLUS Small amounts of soft pasteurized cheese, yogurt, cottage cheese (but no cows' milk until age 1) Iron-fortified cereals (rice, barley, wheat, oats, mixed cereals) Mashed fruits and vegetables (bananas, peaches, pears, avocados, cooked carrots, squash, potatoes, sweet potatoes) Finger foods (lightly toasted bagels, cut up; small pieces of ripe banana; well-cooked spiral pasta; teething crackers; low-sugar O-shaped cereal) Small amounts of protein (egg, pureed meats, poultry, and boneless fish; tofu; well-cooked and mashed beans with soft skins like lentils, split peas, pintos, black beans) 1/4 to 1/3 cup dairy (or 1/2 oz. cheese) 1/4 to 1/2 cup iron-fortified cereal 1/4 to 1/2 cup fruit 1/4 to 1/2 cup vegetables 1/8 to 1/4 cup protein foods Introduce new foods one at a time,
Feeding tip
Signs of readiness for additional solid food Same as 8 to 10 months, PLUS Swallows food more easily Has more teeth No longer pushes food out with tongue Is trying to use a spoon What to feed Breast milk or formula PLUS Soft pasteurized cheese, yogurt, cottage cheese (but no cows' milk until age 1) Iron-fortified cereals (rice, barley, wheat, oats, mixed cereals) Fruit cut into cubes or strips, or mashed Bite-size, soft-cooked vegetables (peas, carrots) Combo foods (macaroni and cheese, casseroles) Protein (egg; pureed or finely ground meats, poultry, and boneless fish; tofu; well-cooked and mashed beans) Finger foods (lightly toasted bread or bagels, small pieces of ripe banana, spiral pasta, teething crackers, low-sugar O-shaped cereal) How much per day 1/3 cup dairy (or 1/2 oz. cheese) 1/4 to 1/2 cup iron-fortified cereal 1/4 to 1/2 cup fruit 1/4 to 1/2 cup vegetables 1/8 to 1/4 cup combo foods 1/8 to 1/4 cup protein foods Feeding tip Introduce new foods one at a time, with at least three days in between to make sure your baby's not allergic.
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such as fungi) enter the blood. The and computerized tomography (CT or infection typically originates in the CAT) scans may detect pneumonia, lungs (as pneumonia), bladder, or in heart failure, gallstones, pancreatitis, the abdomen due to diverticulitis or and diverticulitis. gallstones. The bacteria then enter the Electrocardiograms (EKG) can detect blood where they release toxins and abnormally slow or rapid heart beats, cause life-threatening and profound pericarditis, and heart muscle damage low blood pressure (septic shock), from either previous heart attacks or often with damage to several organs. a reduced supply of blood to the heart Anaphylaxis (anaphylactic shock) is muscle that has not yet caused a heart a potentially fatal allergic reaction attack. to medications such as penicillin, Holter monitor recordings ACE inhibitors, angiotensin receptor veins to return more blood to the heart. intravenous iodine used in some X-ray are used to diagnose intermittent blockers, beta blockers, calcium In patients with postural hypotension, studies, foods such as peanuts, or episodes of abnormal heart rhythms. If channel blockers, and alpha-blockers) this compensating reflex fails to occur, bee stings (insect stings). In addition abnormal rhythms occur intermittently, can excessively lower blood pressure resulting low blood pressure and its to a severe drop in blood pressure, a standard EKG performed at the time and result in symptomatic low blood symptoms. Postural hypotension can individuals may also experience hives of a visit to the doctor's office may not pressure especially among the elderly. occur in persons of all ages but is much as well as wheezing due to constriction show the abnormal rhythm. A Holter Water pills (diuretics) such more common among the elderly, of the airways, and a swollen throat monitor is a continuous recording of as hydrochlorothiazide furosemide especially in those on medications which cause difficulty breathing. The the heart's rhythm for 24 hours that (Lasix) can decrease blood volume by for high blood pressure and/or shock is caused by enlargement of often is used to chart and diagnose causing excessive urination. diuretics. Other causes of postural blood-containing blood vessels and intermittent episodes of bradycardia or Medications used for treating hypotension include dehydration, escape of water from the blood into the tachycardia. depression, such as amitriptyline adrenal insufficiency (discussed later), tissues. Patient-activated event (Elavil), Parkinson's disease, such as prolonged bed rest, diabetes that has How is low blood pressure diagnosed recorder. If the episodes of bradycardia levodopa-carbidopa (Sinemet), erectile caused damage to the autonomic and evaluated? or tachycardia are infrequent, a 24dysfunction (impotence), such as nerves, alcoholism with damage to In some individuals, particularly hour Holter recording may not capture sildenafil (Viagra), vardenafil (Levitra), the autonomic nerves, and certain rare relatively healthy ones, symptoms of these sporadic episodes. In this and tadalafil (Cialis) when used in neurological syndromes (for example, weakness, dizziness, and fainting raise situation, a patient can wear a patientcombination with nitroglycerine, can Shy-Drager syndrome) that damage the suspicion of low blood pressure. activated event recorder for up to four cause low blood pressure. the autonomic nerves. In others, an event often associated weeks. The patient presses a button Alcohol and narcotics also can Another form of postural with low blood pressure, for example to start the recording when he or she cause low blood pressure. hypotension occurs typically in young a heart attack has occurred to cause the senses the onset of an abnormal heart Other conditions that cause low blood healthy individuals. After prolonged symptoms. rhythm or symptoms possibly caused pressure standing, the individual's heart rate and Measuring blood pressure, in both the by low blood pressure. The doctor then Vasovagal reaction is a common blood pressure drop, causing dizziness, lying (supine) and standing positions analyzes the recordings at a later date condition in which a healthy person nausea, and often fainting. In these usually is the first step in diagnosing to identify the abnormal episodes. temporarily develops low blood individuals, the autonomic nervous low blood pressure. In patients with Echocardiograms are pressure, slow heart rate, and system wrongly responds to prolonged symptomatic low blood pressure, there examinations of the structures and sometimes fainting. A vasovagal standing by directing the heart to slow often is a marked drop in blood pressure motion of the heart using ultrasound. reaction typically is brought on by down and the veins to dilate. upon standing, and patients may even Echocardiograms can detect pericardial emotions of fear or pain such as having Micturition syncope is a develop orthostatic symptoms. The fluid due to pericarditis, the extent blood drawn, starting an intravenous temporary drop in blood pressure and heart rate often increases greatly. Once of heart muscle damage from heart infusion, or by gastrointestinal upset. loss of consciousness brought about low blood pressure has been identified attacks, diseases of the heart valves, Vasovagal reactions are caused by by urinating. This condition typically as the cause of symptoms, the goal and rare tumors of the heart. activity of the involuntary (autonomic) occurs in elderly patients and may be is to identify the cause of the low Ultrasound examinations of nervous system, especially the vagus due to the release by the autonomic blood pressure. Sometimes the causes the leg veins and CT scans of the chest nerve, which releases hormones that nerves of hormones that lower blood are readily apparent (such as loss of can detect deep vein thrombosis and slow the heart and widen the blood pressure. blood due to trauma, or sudden shock pulmonary embolism. vessels. The vagus nerve also controls Adrenal insufficiency, for after receiving x-ray dyes containing Tilt-Table tests are used to digestive tract function and senses example, due to Addison's disease, can iodine). At other times, the cause may evaluate patients suspected of having activity in the digestive system. Thus, cause low blood pressure. Addison's be identified by testing: postural hypotension or syncope due some people can have a vasovagal disease is a disorder in which the CBC (complete blood count). CBC to abnormal function of the autonomic reaction from straining at a bowel adrenal glands (small glands next may reveal anemia from blood loss nerves. During a tilt-table test, the movement or vomiting. to the kidneys) are destroyed. The or elevated white blood cells due to patient lies on an examining table with Postural (orthostatic) destroyed adrenal glands can no longer infection. an intravenous infusion administered hypotension is a sudden drop in blood produce sufficient adrenal hormones Blood electrolyte measurements while the heart rate and blood pressure pressure when an individual stands (specifically cortisol) necessary to may show dehydration and mineral are monitored. The table then is tilted up from a sitting, squatting, or supine maintain normal bodily functions. depletion, renal failure (kidney failure), upright for 15 minutes to 45 minutes. (lying) position. When a person stands Cortisol has many functions, one of or acidosis (excess acid in the blood). Heart rate and blood pressure are up, gravity causes blood to settle in which is to maintain blood pressure Cortisol levels can be measured monitored every few minutes. The the veins in the legs so that less blood and the function of the heart. Addison's to diagnose adrenal insufficiency and purpose of the test is to try to reproduce returns to the heart for pumping, disease is characterized by weight loss, Addison's disease. postural hypotension. Sometimes a and, as a result, the blood pressure muscle weakness, fatigue, low blood Blood and urine cultures can doctor may administer epinephrine drops. The body normally responds pressure, and, sometimes, darkening of be performed to diagnose septicemia (Adrenalin, Isuprel) intravenously to automatically to the drop in blood the skin. and bladder infections, respectively. induce postural hypotension. pressure by increasing the rate at which Septicemia is a severe infection in which Radiology studies, such as Continued Next Week the heart beats and by narrowing the bacteria (or other infectious organisms chest x-rays, abdominal ultrasounds, This information is provided for knowledge and educational purposes only. Individuals should visit their physicians for more information on their health.
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Bottled Water Not So Healthy

Though health-conscious fitness enthusiasts are never seen without bottled water, and it is subject to less stringent safety tests than tap water, the bottled variety is much more likely to be contaminated, says a new study. Bottled water costs more than tap water but is more likely to become a source of infection, the reporter cited a study by market researchers. On average, Britons drink 33 litres of bottled water annually, whether ordinary mineral, fizzy, or 'purified' tap water. Almost a quarter of people who drink bottled water at home say they do so because they believe it is better than tap water. But what consumers do not realise is that tap water is checked daily under a rigorous inspection regime. It also contains trace amounts of chlorine that prevent the spread of anything harmful such as bacterial infections. In contrast, makers of bottled water are only required to undertake monthly testing at source. Once filled and sealed, a bottle of water might remain in storage for months before it is sold. Bottled water contains no disinfecting additives such as chlorine. After a bottle of water is opened, it has no way of remaining sterile, and so must be drunk within days. Batches of bottled water have had to be removed from British supermarkets because of questions over contamination. In 1990, a firm had to withdraw millions of bottles worldwide after traces of benzene were found in the water.
Tomato Skin` Pill Could Help Cut Stroke Risks And Slow Down Cancer
Sleep Apnea May Offer Unusual Protection For Heart Attack Patients
Scientists have claimed that a pill containing a chemical found in tomato skin could cut the risk of stroke and slow the progression of cancer. The pill, called Ateronon, contains a chemical known as lycopene which had previously been shown to help unclog blocked arteries, and which is thought to be one of the main health benefits of the Mediterranean diet, as reported. Now a further trial has shown the natural remedy also made patients blood vessels more efficient, boosted their blood flow and softened arteries which had hardened with age. Researchers believe the pill may be able to limit the damage caused by heart disease, although further studies
will be needed to determine whether the positive signals translate into fewer strokes and heart attacks. It uses a lycopene compound which has been modified to become more easily absorbed by the blood than the natural version found in tomatoes. Ian Wilkinson, director of Cambridge Universitys clinical trials unit, said that the results are good news and potentially very significant, but needs more trials. Peter Kirkpatrick, medical adviser to CamNutra, which has developed Ateronon, added that it was too early to come to any firm conclusions, but the results from this trial are far better than they could have hoped for.
People who suffer from breathing Lavie, along with researchers Dr. Slava disorders such as sleep apnea are Berger, Prof. Doron Aronson and Prof. Doctors are sparing patients from job to gastric acid in helping to digest usually at higher risk for cardiovascular Peretz Lavie, looked for clues to this undergoing surgery, by using Coca- fibre, while the bubbles help speed up disease. puzzle in 40 male patients - a mix of Cola to treat a painful stomach the process, as reported. Even the Diet and Coke Zero options But findings of a new study carried healthy sleepers and those with sleep condition. out by scientists from Technion-Israel disordered breathing, who had had a Doctors say that it is highly effective work, as they have the same basic at dealing with a condition known as ingredients. Institute of Technology have shown heart attack just a few days earlier. that some heart attack patients can Blood samples drawn from these gastric phytobezoar, which is a stomach Researchers from the University of actually benefit from mild to moderate patients revealed that the sleep blockage that, unless successfully Athens found 46 patients were treated sleep-disordered breathing. disordered breathing patients had removed or destroyed, could lead to a with it in hospitals around the world in the last 10 years. Apnea and other types of sleep- markedly higher levels of endothelial bowel obstruction. disordered breathing can boost the progenitor cells (EPCs), which give Various treatments are available for the Of those given Coca-Cola, half saw the numbers and functions of rare cells rise to new blood vessels and repair condition ranging from lasers and non- drink destroy the blockage completely and a further 19 only needed nonthat help to repair and build new blood the injured heart, than the healthy surgical endoscopies to full surgery. vessels, according to the Technion's Dr. sleepers. They also had higher levels But new research showed that Coca- invasive treatments. Lena Lavie and her colleagues. of other growth-promoting proteins Cola has a success rate of more than Only four needed full surgery, giving They say the findings could help and immune cells that stimulate blood 90 percent in treating the condition, as Coca-Cola a success rating of 91.3 its chemical ingredients do a similar percent. predict which patients are at a greater vessel production. health risk after a heart attack, and may The Technion researchers were able even suggest ways to rebuild damaged to trigger a similar increase in vesselheart tissue. building activity in vascular cells taken The scientists' study could help resolve from a second set of twelve healthy a puzzling medical issue. If sleep men and women, by withholding disordered breathing is associated oxygen from the cells for short periods. with cardiovascular disease, why is it "Indeed, our results point at the that people who suffer from breathing possibility that inducing mild-moderate disorders in sleep seem to do as well intermittent hypoxia may have as healthy sleepers after a heart attack? beneficial effects," Lena Lavie said. This information is provided for knowledge and educational purposes only. Individuals should visit their physicians for more information on their health.
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Ranbir, Vidya Won Zee Cine Best Actors Awards 2013

Here is the list of the winnersSpecial Awards for Filmmakers Rohit Shetty (Bol Bachchan) Karan Malhotra (Agneepath) Sajid Khan (Housefull 2) Prabhu Deva (Rowdy Rathore) Kabir Khan (Ek Tha Tiger) Anurag Basu (Barfi!) Ashwni Dhir (Son of Sardaar) Arbaaz Khan (Dabangg 2) Popular Category Best Actor Salman Khan (Dabangg 2) Best Actress Priyanka Chopra (Barfi) Best Film Barfi Best Director Anurag Basu (Barfi) Critics Awards Best Actor Ranbir Kapoor (Barfi) Best Actress Vidya Balan (Kahaani) Best Film Kahaani Best Director Sujoy Ghosh (Kahaani) Other Acting Awards Best Actor (Male) in a Supporting Role Nawazuddin Siddiqui (Talaash) Best Actor (Female) in a Supporting Role Anushka Sharma (Jab Tak Hai Jaan) Best Actor in a Negative Role Rishi Kapoor (Agneepath) Best Actor in a Comic Role Abhishek Bachchan (Bol Bachchan) Best Director (Debut) Gauri Shinde (English Vinglish) Best Debut (Male) Arjun Kapoor (Ishaqzaade), Ayushmann Khurrana (Vicky Donor) Best Debut (Female)- Yami Gautam (Vicky Donor), Ileana DCruz (Barfi) Music Awards Best Music Pritam (Cocktail) Best Lyricist Kausar Munir for Pareshaan (Ishaqzaade) Best Playback Singer (Male) Sonu Nigam (Abhi Mujh Main Kahi Agneepath) Best Playback Singer (Female) Shreya Ghoshal (Saans Jab Tak Hai Jaan) Best Choreography Ganesh Acharya (Chikni Chameli Agneepath) Best Background Score Ajay-Atul (Agneepath) Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Best Singing Talent Shalmali Kholgade (Pareshaan Ishaqzaade) Technical Awards Best Action Rowdy Rathore Best Action Director Prabhu Deva (Rowdy Rathore) Best Story Sujoy Ghosh, Advaita Kala (Kahaani) Best Screenplay Anurag Basu (Barfi!) Best Dialogue Tigmanshu Dhulia, Sanjay Chauhan (Paan Singh Tomar) Best Sound Design Kunal Sharma (Gangs of Wasseypur) Best Cinematography Ravi Varman (Barfi!) Best Editing Namrata Rao (Kahaani) Best Production Design Rajat Poddar (Barfi!) Other Awards International Icon Award (Male) Shahrukh Khan International Icon Award (Female) Katrina Kaif Song of the year Radha (Student Of The Year) Best Marketed Film Ek Tha Tiger Best Use of The Media Salman Khan (Ek Tha Tiger and Dabangg 2)
The 13th Zee Cine Awards as held at Yash Raj Studios in suburban Mumbai on January 6th and was attended by Bollywood bigwigs. Over the years, this award event generally held outside India but for the first time, the award ceremony was held in India as Bollywood celebrates 100 years of Indian cinema. The award night saw performances
from many glittering stars and it was hosted by Abhishek Bachchan and Riteish Deshmukh. Ranbir Kapoor bagged the Zee Cine best actor awards for the film Barfi! and Vidya Balan won the best female actor awards for Kahaani. Sujoy Ghosh's Kahaani has been declared as the best movie of 2013 and Anurag Basu received the best director awards.
Big B Praises KBC 6 Winner Surmeet

When the entire nation is bubbling with the recently monstrous gang rape of a 23 year old student in a bus, Mumbai based housewife Sunmeet Kaur Shawneys victory at the game show Kaun Banega Crorepati showcase women power and their capability. Her victory showed that women were no way less than men and they have all the capacity to stand tall at this mens world. Housewife Sunmeet Kaur Sawhney has become the first female contestant to have won Rs five crores on the game show Kaun Banega Crorepati. "In the days that have gone by, where the dignity of a young girl is maligned and brought to shame through the most heinous and disgusting acts of a bunch of animals, it gave me great pleasure to see a woman in a man's world, taking on the many painful experiences, and coming out victorious. "Her status as a woman was never compromised, and given an opportunity, she has proved to an entire nation, which hangs its head in shame for the GangRape victim, that women are strong and no less than men," the 70-year-old actor posted on his blog. Bachchan said Mumbai-based Sunmeet, who gives tuitions to young children to add to the family's income, was flawless in the HotSeat. "She never hesitated on any question, or did any kind of guesswork. At the 1 crore mark she had the option of two life lines... but refused them because she said she was somewhat sure of the answer. And she delivered with honours." "Well done Sunmeet... I am so proud to be a part of that moment when you turned the tables... When you chose to look after your husband and family... when you decided even before the game started that you would wish to gift a housing to your ailing Motherin-law, who you have praised as that member of your family who remained close and understanding to you all along...," he added.
KBC 6 Winner Surmeet Kaur with Amitabh Bachchan
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Jaya Prada was born as Lalita Rani (born April 3, 1962) is an Indian film actress and politician. Jaya Prada was born in a middle-class home; her father was a Telugu film financier. Her mother enrolled her in dance and music classes at an early age. She was fourteen years old, when she gave a dance performance at her school. A film director and producer K.B Tilak was in audience and he offered her a three-minute musical number in a Telugu film Bhoomi Kosam (1976). She was hesitant but her family encouraged her to accept it. The rushes of those three minutes of film were shown to the major figures of the Telugu film industry, and the floodgates opened. Big-name directors approached her with leading roles in good movies and she accepted them. She became a major star in 1976 with huge hits: K. Balachander's Anthuleni Katha showcased her dramatic skills; K. Viswanath's Siri Siri Muvva showed her playing a mute with excellent dancing skills; and her title role as Sita in the big-budget mythological film Seetha Kalyanam confirmed her versatility. In 1977, she starred in Adavi Ramudu, which broke box office records and which permanently cemented her star status. The song "Aaresukoboyi Paresukunnanu" picturized on her and co-star N.T. Rama Rao became a classic hit. She branched out to star in Tamil, Malayalam, and Kannada films, and had hit films in all of them. K. Viswanath remade Siri Siri Muvva (1976) into the Hindi film Sargam and introduced Jaya Prada to Bollywood in 1979. The film became a huge hit and she became an overnight star there as well. She earned her first Filmfare nomination as Best Actress but couldn't capitalize on her success as she couldn't speak Hindi. It took three more years before director K.
Vishwanath relaunched her again in Hindi films, with the hit film Kaamchor (1982) where she spoke Hindi fluently for the first time. She was now able to consistently work in Hindi films and earn two more Filmfare nominations as Best Actress for playing Amitabh Bachchan's endearing girlfriend in Prakash Mehra's Sharaabi (1984) and for her challenging double role in K. Vishwanath's Sanjog (1985) with Jeetendra. Along with her Bollywood film career, she continued to star in acclaimed films in the South, such as K. Vishwanath's Telugu hit film Sagara Sangamam (1983). She earned fans, not just with the masses, but also with the great Indian director Satyajit Ray, who has said she was one of the prettiest women in the world. Although, she has acted in Bengali films, she has never worked for Ray. (She claimed that Ray had her in mind for a film, but his illness and subsequent death prevented their collaboration.) Jaya made a successful team, not just with Amitabh Bachchan and Jeetendra, but also with her immediate screen rival Sridevi, with whom she has acted in about a dozen films. Their hit Telugu film Devata (film) (1982) where they played sisters who made big sacrifices for each other, was remade into the hit Hindi film Tohfaa (1984). These films endeared Jaya Pradha to the traditional conservative section of filmgoers. It was an image that would serve her well when she started a new career as a politician. Celebrated Oscar winning filmmaker Satyajit Ray had called her "the most beautiful face on the Indian screen," a compliment that she cherished so much that she attended his tribute for the release of the book, "The Vision of Ray: Cine Posters & Beyond" (2005) with Sharmila Tagore and Jaya Bhaduri, the
Jaya Prada
two stars that Ray discovered. Jeetendra and Jaya Prada were romantically paired opposite each other in 25 films and 19 of them were box office hits.They also worked in one more film Sindoor but here Shashi Kapoor was paired opposite Jaya Prada and Jeetendra was supporting actor. Jaya Prada was highest paid Hindi actress from 1985-89 with Sridevi and 3rd highest paid Hindi actress with Rekha from 1990-92 and 3rd highest paid actress along-with Parveen Babi in 1982-84. In 2002, she stepped into the Marathi film industry by being a guest in the movie Aadhaar. Thus far, she acted in seven languages and has completed 300 films during a 30-year film career. She started playing mature roles in 2004. She entered into politics by joining Telugu Desam party. She was nominated to be an MP in Rajyasabha
by TDP party. Following differences with party Supremo N. Chandrababu Naidu, she left TDP to join Samajwadi Party and contested from Rampur parliamentary Constituency in UP during the last General election in 2004. She also owns the Jaya Prada Theater in Chennai. In 1986, she married producer Srikanth Nahata, who was already married to Chandra and had 3 children. Needless to say, this marriage stirred a lot of controversy, especially since Nahata did not divorce his current wife and would continue to have children with his first wife after marrying Jaya Prada. She and Srikanth do not have any children together, even though she has expressed a desire to have children. She also said that she and her husband's first wife Chandra cannot live without Srikanth and have cordially agreed to share him together.
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Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan is in trouble. His earnings and paid tax amount have been questioned by the Income Tax Department. Income Tax Department has found it fit to drag the actor to court over the tax he was supposed to pay for his earnings from Kaun Banega Crorepati. Tuesday the Supreme Court took up the petition that was filed by Income Tax Department that claimed that the superstar owes Rs 1.66 crore as his tax amount solely from the income he amassed by hosting the reality quiz show KBC during the year of 20012002. The bench of Justice Madan B Lokur and Justice DK Jain issued a notice to the actor seeking response against the petition that was filed against an order that was issued in the Bombay High Court. The order dismissed the IT departments plea that defied the exemption that was granted to Bachchan in the year 2010 by the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT). The IT Departments plea was dismissed by the Bombay High Court on the 29th of February, 2012. The petition of the Income Tax Department has claimed that the actor has produced only Rs 3.23 crores as his taxable income meant for
Amitabh Bachchan Dragged To Supreme Court
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assessment year of 2001-2002. The Assessing Officer (AO) has assessed the total amount of income by Amitabh Bachchan to be roughly around Rs 26 crore. The Assessing Officers order was sustained by the Commissioner of the Income Tax Department however ITAT had dismissed these orders against which these authorities are now moving court. A similar kind of plea is also pending since the month of May 2009, in Apex Court which too had issued a notice to the star. In the year 2008, High Court had permitted an IT exemption of 30% of the stars gross income of Rs 50.92 that he had collected from the show. The actors plea was accepted that claimed that he was an artiste and thus was entitled to get a tax relief under the Income Tax Acts Section 80 RR. The Income Tax Department, on the other hand, had challenged such a decision on the grounds of the relief being for those artistes who were earning either by performing outside their country or was receiving payment from other foreign agencies. Thus Bachchan who was the host of Kaun Banega Crorepati was working in the show that was part of Star India Ltd., and thus is not applicable for such a tax relief.
The event being talked about all over town is Siddarth Roy Kapur and Vidya Balan's grand wedding reception at Ronnie Screwala's Breach Candy residence. It was a grand affair, what with the guest list and all the star clashes! We couldn't ask for more Masala! The first awkward moment was when veteran actress Rekha arrived at the party and coincidentally found herself directly beside Mrs. Jaya Bachchan! But the latter wisely walked off to another room in search of something... or somebody... anybody! Something similar happened with Arjun Rampal. He recently rubbished the news of a fall-out with SRK but still gave Badshah Khan the cold shoulder! However, Karan Johar stuck to his statement of all's fine' between him and Shah Rukh, and the two sailed smoothly through the evening together. An ouch' moment was when Priyanka Chopra saw King Khan arrive with his better half, Gauri Khan, in best friends Sussanne and Hrithik Roshan's SUV. Priyanka fled the party moments late! She probably dreaded a potential verbal attack from Gauri Khan and her
Stars In Uncomfortable Situations At Vidya Balans Reception
GOG (Gang of Girls)! While everybody avoided star fireworks to allow newlyweds Siddharth and Vidya to take centre stage, Aishwarya Rai-Bachchan made sure to do the same. Ash has had a huge fallout with the UTV head honchos and Madhur Bhandarkar over Heroine', but thanks to dad-in-law Amitabh and his fondness for Vidya ever since Paa', all went smoothly at the reception!
Matru Ki Bijlee Ka Mandola is an upcoming romantic comedy film produced by Vishal Bharadwaj along with Fox Star Studios. Besides coproducing, Bharadwaj has also directed, co-scripted and scored the music for the film. The film stars Imran Khan, Anushka Sharma and Pankaj Kapoor playing the title roles whilst Arya Babbar and Shabana Azmi play supporting roles. The film is slated for a world-wide release on January 11th, 2013 Plot Set in the rustic surroundings of a village in Haryana, the film is a comedy-drama about Harry Mandola (Pankaj Kapur), a wealthy industrialist who loves his drink, his daughter Bijlee (Anushka Sharma) and the unusual bond they both share with Harrys man friday, Matru (Imran Khan). Matru studies LLB in Delhi University but does not get a job upon graduation and returns to his village to take up his family profession of serving the Mandola family. Also, he loves Bijlee. Bijlee later goes to Oxford University to study and falls in love with Baadal (Arya Babbar), the son of a powerful politician, Chaudhari Devi (Shabana Azmi), and much to her father's delight, Bijlee is all set to marry Baadal. This alliance which is far from being a simple union of two young people becomes the seed for a story that brings twists and turns in the lives of Matru, Bijlee and Mandola. Cast Imran Khan as Matru Anushka Sharma as Bijlee Pankaj Kapur as Mandola Shabana Azmi as Chaudhari Devi Arya Babbar as Badal Aamir Khan as a cameo appearance Ajay Devgan as a cameo appearance
Ajay Devgan was Vishal Bhardwaj's first choice to play the male lead in Matru Ki Bijlee Ka Mandola who later decided to drop out of the project. The reason remained unclear with sources claiming that Devgan had been lured by the money Viacom 18 Motion Pictures offered him for Ashwini Dhir's project. Shahid Kapoor was later approached by Bhardwaj. Imran Khan was then approached and was officially confirmed for the male lead role. The first trailer of the film was released in October 2012 on YouTube which created a lot of buzz due to a bold act by Anushka Sharma. About her character in the film, Anushka says, I play a strong headed, outspoken girl in the film. My look highlights the bold approach of the character. The actress however seemed more appreciative of Imrans look. She quoted "Imran looks hot". One other thing which caught the attention of people was the pink buffalo, "Gulabi Bhains". In the movie, Anushka Sharma will be sporting a tattoo on her lower waist which reads "Dekho Magar Pyaar Se", which was unveiled in a press conference on December 4, 2012. The Censor Board of India gave the film 'A' (Adult) certificate which director Vishal Bhardwaj refused. Therefore The Film was rechecked and was given U/A Certificate by the Censor Board of India. Music is by Vishal Bhardwaj with lyrics by Gulzar, the music is on Sony Music. The title song is by Sukhwinder Singh and Ranjit Barot. The title song was released as a single track on November 30, 2012. Another single track "Oye Boy Charlie" by Rekha Bhardwaj, Mohit Chauhan and Shankar Mahadevan was released on December 12, 2012. The full album released on December 19, 2012.
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At The Movies Promised Land (G) * * * *

Small town America versus corporate greed is just one of the themes explored in Promised Land, a first rate drama from Alliance Films now forcing folks to think at the International Village Cinema. Sure to be a hot topic among environmentalists, politicians, the corporate elite and just plain folk this searing tale is revealing, emotional and extremely topical. Residents of British Columbia should be particular aware of this tale as it explores an issue thats currently boiling to the surface. Energy is a big topic throughout the world. Scarce resources meet companies and nations are striving to find new raw materials in hopes of creating fuel. At the heart of Promised Land is a quest by a corporation to secure land rights in rural American to find gas through fracking. Controversial, this process involved deep penetration into the land by drilling and injecting chemicals in hopes of raising gas. Many are unhappy and fearful of this process no matter what the financial benefits. This argument is the basis for director Gus Van Sants latest film project. Noted environmentalist Matt Damon (The Bourne Identity) stars as mild mannered Steve Butler. Along with colleague Sue Thompson the pair are jettisoned into a small rural Pennsylvania farm community with the mandate to sell the local populace to sign leases to let their employer, Global Crosspower Solutions, to drill on their land. Frances McDormand plays a nice sidekick to Damon as the pair does their best to convince the townsfolk to get on board with the program. Needless to say the sales job becomes rather a bit of an uphill battle. Beautifully written by Damon and fellow star John Krasinski Promised Land pulls no punches and turns into a battle of wills. Which side is right is left for the viewer to decide as all angles are covered in this extremely relevant movie. Krasinski shares screen time with Damon as Dustin Noble, an environmentalist out to stop the plans of this behemoth energy company. Where Promised Lands is at the interaction all these city slickers have with the local towns people. No stone is left unturned as you get a fair picture of the fear many in the community have of selling out both the positive and negative aspects of cashing in. Rural life is put to the test as is the farming lifestyle. Folksy work from veteran acting ace Hal Holbrook and newcomer Rosemary DeWitt as a fetching schoolmarm all add to the appeal of this telling tale. Raw emotions boil to the surface in Promised Land, a penetrating
Broken Promise!
look at changing lifestyles whose message will likely impact many folks in different parts of the North American landscape as we move forward. Also, there are enough smart surprises along the way to keep folks focussed throughout this well-meaning small drama that packs quite an impactful punch on a variety of levels.
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lot of confidence in close quarters. For city drivers, there are a few items that work out in the Accords favor though. The multi-angle rear-view camera is a nice touch, including a useful birdseye-view mode, which is a huge help in tighter parking spots. Furthermore, the LaneWatch feature helps drivers get an unobstructed view of whats going on beside the vehicle, which may be a handy feature for those not used to the size of the Accord and its blind spots. Steering feel is light and a tad vague. It just doesnt translate the feeling of 278 hp into your hands, particularly at speed. Combine this with the soft suspension and its easy to miss the sportiness that some of the other big coupes bring to the table. Instead of being track focused, the Accord combines on road manners with in-car comforts to make for something more akin to a Grand Tourer. LUXURIOUS AND TECH-FILLED The EX-L model with its leather upholstery screams luxury-car and seems lifted from a more premium Acura vehicle. This same thought applies to the overall interior design, with buttons and knobs being placed intuitively, meaning you wont reach too far, or get wandering hand syndrome when it comes to car controls. Rear seat leg and headroom are actually decent, something you wont get in a muscle car. Its practically impossible to feel claustrophobic in the Accord. The tech features on the fully-loaded EX-L are easy to use and innovative. The LaneWatch feature uses a highresolution camera to check your blind-spots for you, and while it wont always beat out shoulder-checking, it does help for quick lane changes. The i-MID system is also appreciated and is controllable via voice commands, or the knob below the screen. The system can
Muscle cars are known for their ability to look cool, drive comfortably and be generally liveable sports coupes. Theyre also known for being big, fat and inefficient. With the latest generation Accord Coupe, has Honda made the switch from a focus on conservative reliability and decided to join the fray of muscle cars? Not quite, but looking at the stable of ponies out there, the Accord Coupe is a pretty interesting take on how Honda will compete with other big V6 equipped two-doors. AN ACCORD FOR EVERY BUDGET Lets start with the price of the Accord Coupe. At $24,140 including destination, the base Accord LX-S is right around the V6 Camaro or Mustang, and while powered with a much less potent 4-cylinder engine with 185 hp, it is generously equipped. Available with a six-speed manual transmission or CVT, even the base Accord looks slick with its 17-inch alloys and chrome accents on the door handles and exhaust tips. Inside this Accord youll find many modern touches like Bluetooth phone pairing and streaming, as well as Hondas 8-inch i-MID multimedia system, which also supports hands free SMS texting and Pandora internet radio. Drivers will appreciate the convenience touches like auto on-off headlights, hill-start assist (on manual transmissions equipped models) and a rear-view camera (a feature thats practically necessary in big coupes.) Essentially, just about every important and desirable feature is packed into the most affordable Accord Coupe, something that cant be said about the V6 pony cars. Move up through the trim models and youll find the $25,815 EX model which has a sunroof, fog-lights, keyless entry and touch-screen for audio controls. The EX also gets a better rear-view camera with more viewing angles. The $28,860 EX-L gets a few more features, like paddle-shifters on the CVT equipped car, leather upholstery with heated seats and a better sound system. EX-L models also get a few more safety features like Hondas LaneWatch which has a camera on the passenger side mirror to peer into your blind-spot. Theres also a lane-departure warning and forward collision warning system. For $2,000 EX-L buyers can also get GPS navigation. Finally, you can opt for the model
were testing, the EX-L V6, which sports a 278 hp V6 engine, 18-inch rims, LED daytime running lights and a dual exhaust system. This vehicle comes in at $31,140, and buyers can tack on $2,000 for the GPS navigation. It might seem like a lot for an Accord, and even more when you realize that other coupes offer V8 power around this price point. Still, in the Honda youre getting higher-grade material and tech. Its also worth mentioning that a fully loaded V6 Camaro, or Mustang, can easily reach the price point of this V6 Accord and still doesnt offer the creature comforts that the Honda can. SHOWING OFF OR LOOKING GOOD? Style wise, the Accord cant compete with the loud and outspoken muscle cars, but truthfully, it doesnt have to. Instead of a weekend toy with hoodbulges, fender-flares and colored calipers, the Accords strong body lines make it look like its wearing a tailored suit. A blacked out honeycomb grille adds a little aggression, while with chrome accenting and LED headlights, and at first glimpse the Accord looks like a Lexus. HONDA REVS UP THE PERFORMANCE Anyone laughing at comparing this coup-ified family sedan to a muscle car needs to take a look at how quick it can reach highway speeds, despite being down at least 30 or so horsepower. The Accord can hit 60 mph in just over 5 seconds, though seems to actively avoid any hint it can do so. The engine noise is also wonderfully refined and polished, and while it might not rock the road the way that an American machine would, it can still warm the heart of the driver when the pedal is pressed. Even with Hondas active noise cancellation, the Accords engine frolics happily throughout the cabin at full throttle. Without fail, the V6 in the Accord is a free-breathing, rev-happy engine that is surprisingly responsive. Its incredibly easy to get carried away in this car, a character trait thats not exactly common to modern Hondas, let alone an Accord. However, something that is common to Honda is the companys great FWD manual transmission. Shifts are intuitive and smooth, and the transmission responds well to rushed shifts or lazier ones. Trying to hustle around town isnt the Accord Coupes strength. Like many other big coupes, it doesnt inspire a
even read out text messages, incoming callers or your phonebook, so the driver can focus on the road. A new feature is the touch-screen radio controls, which is the only low point in the cars tech offerings. Its not bad at all, but seems a little tacked-on, and unnecessary. Hondas traditional radio controls would have worked just fine here. The Accord Coupe fits right in with its V6 competition in terms of fuel efficiency, but features an extra addition that you definitely wont find in a Mustang or Camaro: an ecobutton. The Accords ECON mode helps to smooth out throttle response and encourage fuel-friendly driving practices. Our tester achieved a decent 21 miles per gallon in combined driving situations, which is better than the muscle car competition and the EPA fuel ratings. If anything, with the ECON mode active, the Accord drives smoothly and leisurely. THE VERDICT The Accord nameplate might not make you wide-eyed in anticipation of drag-racing and road ripping performance, but that doesnt make it any less potent. Its sure to be more reliable than a traditional muscle-car, and doesnt make you look like youre compensating for something. While those cars are designed to be cool, fast and affordable, with luxuries and comfort being the last priority, the Accord is the complete opposite, which is great for people who cant stand the current selection of big coupes. With no more Solara or V6 Altima Coupe, if youre looking for a comfortable 2-door cruiser, with some speed, the Accord Coupe is pretty much the sole option. And while not as emotional a purchase as a muscle car, its the smart choice. It is, after all, still a Honda Accord.
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Continued From Last Week 7. Protein
Fat Releasing Foods to Lose Weight Fast

vitamin C cling more stubbornly to fat. The review linked less-than-ideal intakes of particular micronutrients to an increased likelihood of being overweight. They identified deficiencies in vitamin C, zinc, magnesium, and vitamin E as risk factors for having a higher percentage of body fat and belly fat. 9. Quinoa great promise in animal studies for reducing weight gain and body fat when substituted for sugar. Known to have antibacterial, antiviral, and antifungal properties, honey boasts wide-ranging health benefits. It may improve blood sugar control and immunity, and its an effective cough suppressant. 11. Cocoa exactly? One reason is that salads are a great source of fiber: lettuce greens, carrots, tomatoes, and the like all have plenty of this macronutrient. Fibers effects on increasing feelings of satiety are well documented. 13. Vinegar
Im fond of this macronutrient powerhouse for so many reasons: It promotes healthy skin, hair, nails, bones, and muscle. Its also a fabulous weight-loss aid. Protein increased satiety (satisfaction and feelings of fullness) and increased after-meal calorie burn. In other words, eating protein-rich meals, rather than highercarbohydrate ones, leads to more satisfaction, less hunger, and more fat burn. I love that: three benefits in one. Earlier research also found that people following higher-protein diets generally decrease their food intake by an average of 10 percent (about 200 calories). 8. Vitamin C
Im keen on quinoa for many reasons: This ancient grain is a nutritional powerhouse, chock-full of protein, amino acids, phytosterols, and vitamin E. Animals fed supplements containing a quinoa-seed extract had less body fat, lower body weight, and decreased appetite. Also, quinoa is versatile and can be made into crackers, side dishes, and hot cereals. 10. Honey
If youre like me, you welcome any new excuse to add more chocolate to your life. Cocoa contains more phenolic antioxidants than most foods. Cocoa can protect nerves from injury and inflammation, protect the skin from oxidative damage from UV radiation and have beneficial effects on satiety, cognitive function, and mood. 12. Fibre
The surprise is here? The vinegar that comes along for the ride in salad dressing also helps you feel full. Research has shown that vinegar can lessen the glycemic effect of a meal (meaning it tends not to spike your blood sugar), which has been linked to satiety that reduces food intake. Vinegar may also prevent body-fat accumulation. Whether you eat fiber and vinegar together or not, know that they are great tools to have on hand whenever you feel the need to tame your appetite and turn on fat burning controls. If youre not a fan of salad, there are plenty of other sources.
Youve heard for years to stock up on your C to fend off colds, but are you aware of the vitamins reputation as a weight-loss aid? Research suggests that the bodies of folks who are deficient in
This natural sweetener has also shown
Throughout the years, various weightloss researchers have recommended starting a meal with a salad to stave off hunger and ensure that you dont overeat. But why does this work
Broccoli is a member of the cruciferous family of vegetables that includes cauliflower, cabbage, turnips, rutabaga, kale, bok choy, Brussels sprouts and mustard greens. The nutritional value of broccoli combined with its low calories make this vegetable a must have on any healthy eating plan. Broccoli Nutrition Facts There is a high level of vitamin C in broccoli. Broccoli is also packed with vitamin A, beta carotene, B vitamins especially B3 and B5, folic acid, phosphorus, potassium, iron, chromium, which is an easily absorbed form of calcium, zinc and lots of fiber.
It's also loaded with carotenoids antioxidants that are thought to help with weight loss. Health Benefits of Broccoli Broccoli and Cancer Broccoli helps fight cancer, especially breast, colon and lung. It boosts the immune system. Broccoli also contains antioxidants and a substance called sulforaphane, which research is showing to be a powerful cancer fighter and preventer. Broccoli and Heart Disease There is strong evidence that broccoli may reduce the risk of heart disease. It is an
Broccoli Nutrition Facts
antioxidant and helps with stress. More Broccoli Nutrition Facts Broccoli also lowers the incidence of cataracts and is considered energy boosting. Its high calcium content builds bones. Broccoli's "sister vegetable", cauliflower, is also a mild anti-allergic. It encourages the production of antibodies and is thought to help protect against allergy, asthma, migraine and depression. Hints about how to cook Broccoli: Avoid over cooking broccoli as about half of its beneficial substances may be destroyed in the process. Also, microwaving is thought to remove valuable nutrients from broccoli.
Light steaming is best. Steam the broccoli for just a couple of minutes, until it turns bright green. Stop cooking while still has a bit of firmness to it. How to get more Broccoli in your diet: You can see that the health benefits of broccoli are vast. It is certainly worth it to get this vegetable in our diets on a regular basis. Add broccoli and cauliflower to soups and stews. Eat broccoli or cauliflower raw or lightly steamed with dip or pour a bit of vinaigrette over it. Chop lightly steamed broccoli and cauliflower and add to a pasta salad.
This information is provided for knowledge and educational purposes only. Individuals should visit their physicians for more information on their health.
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Signs that your abuser is NOT changing: Treatment for psychological and emotional trauma elements of cognitive-behavioral hearing how others cope can help therapy with eye movements or inspire you. other forms of rhythmic, left-right Volunteer. As well as helping others, stimulation. These back-and-forth volunteering can be a great way to eye movements are thought to work challenge the sense of helplessness that by unfreezing traumatic memories, often accompanies trauma. Remind allowing you to resolve them. yourself of your strengths and reclaim Cognitive-behavioral therapy helps your sense of power by comforting or you process and evaluate your thoughts helping others. and feelings about a trauma. While Trauma self-help strategy 2: Stay cognitive-behavioral therapy doesnt grounded treat the physiological effects of In order to stay grounded after a trauma, it can be helpful when used in trauma, it helps to have a structured addition to a body-based therapy such schedule to follow. as somatic experiencing or EMDR. Stick to a daily routine, with regular Emotional and psychological trauma times for waking, sleeping, eating, recovery tips working, and exercise. Make sure to Recovering from emotional and schedule time for relaxing and social psychological trauma takes time. Give activities, too. yourself time to heal and to mourn Break large jobs into smaller, the losses youve experienced. Dont manageable tasks. Take pleasure from try to force the healing process. Be the accomplishment of achieving patient with the pace of recovery. something, even its a small thing. Finally, be prepared for difficult and Find activities that make you feel better volatile emotions. Allow yourself to and keep your mind occupied (reading, feel whatever youre feeling without taking a class, cooking, playing judgment or guilt. with your kids or pets), so youre Trauma self-help strategy 1: Dont not dedicating all your energy and isolate attention to focusing on the traumatic Following a trauma, you may want to experience. withdraw from others, but isolation Allow yourself to feel what you feel makes things worse. Connecting to when you feel it. Acknowledge your others will help you heal, so make an feelings about the trauma as they effort to maintain your relationships arise and accept them. Accepting your and avoid spending too much time feelings is part of the grieving process alone. and is necessary for healing. Ask for support. Its important to Staying grounded: A trauma self-help talk about your feelings and ask for exercise the help you need. Turn to a trusted If you are feeling disoriented, confused, family member, friend, counselor, or or upset, you can do the following clergyman. exercise: Participate in social activities, even Sit on a chair. Feel your feet on the if you dont feel like it. Do normal ground. Press on your thighs. Feel things with other people, things that your behind on the seat and your back have nothing to do with the traumatic against the chair. experience. If youve retreated from Look around you and pick six objects relationships that were once important that have red or blue. This should to you, make the effort to reconnect. allow you to feel in the present, more Join a support group for trauma grounded, and in your body. Notice survivors. Being with others who are how your breath gets deeper and facing the same problems can help calmer. reduce your sense of isolation and You may want to go outdoors and find a peaceful place to sit on the grass. As you do, feel how your body can be held and supported by the ground. Trauma self-help strategy 3: Take care of your health A healthy body increases your ability to cope with stress from a trauma. Get plenty of sleep. After a traumatic experience, worry or fear may disturb your sleep patterns. A lack of sleep can make your trauma symptoms worse and make it harder to maintain your emotional balance. Go to sleep and get up at the same time each day and aim for 7 to 9 hours of sleep each night. Avoid alcohol and drugs as their use can worsen your trauma symptoms and exacerbate feelings of depression, anxiety, and isolation. Exercise regularly. Regular exercise boosts serotonin, endorphins, and other feel-good brain chemicals. It also boosts self-esteem and helps to improve sleep. For maximum results, aim for 30 to 60 minutes of activity on most days. Eat a well-balanced diet. Eating small, well-balanced meals throughout the day will help you keep your energy up and minimize mood swings. While you may be drawn to sugary foods for the quick boost they provide, complex carbohydrates are a better choice. Foods rich in certain omega-3 fats such as salmon, walnuts, soybeans, and flaxseedscan give your mood a boost. Reduce stress. Making time for rest and relaxation will help you bring your life back into balance. Try relaxation techniques such as meditation, yoga, or deep breathing exercises. Schedule time for activities that bring you joy favorite hobbies or activities with friends, for example.

In order to heal from psychological and emotional trauma, you must face and resolve the unbearable feelings and memories youve long avoided. Otherwise they will return again and again, unbidden and uncontrollable. Trauma treatment and healing involves: Processing trauma-related memories and feelings Discharging pent-up fight-or-flight energy Learning how to regulate strong emotions Building or rebuilding the ability to trust other people Trauma therapy treatment approaches Trauma disrupts the bodys natural equilibrium, freezing you in a state of hyper arousal and fear. In essence, your nervous system gets stuck in overdrive. Successful trauma treatment must address this imbalance and reestablish your physical sense of safety. The following therapies are commonly used in the treatment of emotional and psychological trauma: Somatic experiencing takes advantage of the bodys unique ability to heal itself. The focus of therapy is on bodily sensations, rather than thoughts and memories about the traumatic event. By concentrating on whats happening in your body, you gradually get in touch with trauma-related energy and tension. From there, your natural survival instincts take over, safely releasing this pent-up energy through shaking, crying, and other forms of physical release. EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) incorporates
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It's better to use natural products to stop hairfall than to go in for expensive parlour treatments, that may not help the problem. Try the following easy tips at home and in the scalp keeps hair follicles active. see how effective they are in reducing Circulation may be improved through hair loss! massage by using a few drops of 1. Hot oil treatments: Take any natural lavender or bay essential oil in an oil - olive, coconut, canola - and heat almond or sesame oil base. it up so that it is warm, but not too hot. 4. Antioxidants: Apply warm green tea Massage it gently into your scalp. Put (two bags brewed in one cup of water) on a shower cap and leave it on for an on your scalp and leave this mixture on hour, then shampoo your hair. for an hour and then rinse. Green tea 2. Natural juices: You can rub your scalp contains antioxidants which prevent with either garlic juice, onion juice or hair loss and boost hair growth. ginger juice. Leave it on overnight and 5. Practice meditation: Believe it or wash it thoroughly in the morning. not, most of the times, the root cause 3. Get a head massage: Massaging your for hair loss is stress and tension. scalp for a few minutes daily will help Meditation can help in reducing that stimulate circulation. Good circulation and restore hormonal balance.
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Lohri Festival
Lohri, is celebrated every year on 13th of January. It is a festival to worship fire. Lohri Festival is celebrated with great pomp in North India. At this time Earth starts moving towards the sun marking the auspicious period of Uttarayan. The Legends of Lohri There are few renowned legends associated with this historic festival of Punjab, the most significant of them being the Dullah Bhatti, which evolved around the Festival of Lohri. Lohri marks the end of the dreary and awfully cold month of Pos (mid Dec to mid Jan) and the next day of Makar Sakranti, ushers in the bright and sunny month of Magh. This is particularly a happy occasion for the couples who for the first time celebrated Lohri after their marriage and also the first Lohri of the son born in a family The Legend of Sun God Few days before Lohri, a bevy of village maidens assemble and visit the households to ask cow-dung cake. The girls gather round the house and chant: We've come, all the girls of the village! We've come to your courtyard! And so they go from house to house collecting cow-dung cakes till they have a veritable pile. They deposit all of them in one house and return to their homes. Their is a valid reason for girls to perform this ritual. Lohri is celebrated on the last day of the month of Pans to mark the end of winter. It is said that the forefathers formulated a sacred mantra which protected them from the cold. This mantra invoked the Sun God to send them so much heat that the winter cold would not affect them. And, in thanksgiving to the Sun God, they chanted this mantra round a fire on the last day of Pans. The Lohri fire is symbolic of the homage to the sun. A song is sung on this occasion: "Where have the shawls and braziers gone? To the golden mountain Where's the golden mountain gone? To the sun's ray Where has the sun's ray gone? To the sun Where's the sun gone? To the fire The fire burns, the ray warms The snows melt, the cold days have ended." Our ancients believed that the flames of the fires they lit took their message to the sun, and that is why on the morning after Lohri, which is the first of the new month Magh, the sun's rays suddenly turn warm and take the chill out of peoples bones. The origin of Lohri is related to the central character of most Lohri songs that is Dulla Bhatti, a Muslim highway robber who lived in Punjab during the reign of emperor Akbar. Besides robbing the rich, he rescued Hindu girls being forcibly taken to be sold in slave markets of the Middle East. He arranged their marriages to Hindu boys with Hindu rituals and provided them with dowries. Understandably, though a bandit, he became a hero of all Punjabis. So every other Lohri song has words to express gratitude to Dulla Bhatti. Some believe that Lohri has derived its name from Loi, the wife of Sant Kabir, for in rural Punjab Lohri is pronounced as Lohi. Others believe that Lohri comes from the word 'loh', a thick iron sheet tawa used for baking chapattis for community feasts. Another legend says that Holika and Lohri were sisters. While the former perished in the Holi fire, the latter survived. Eating of til (sesame seeds) and rorhi (jaggery) is considered to be essential on this day. Perhaps the words til and rorhi merged to become tilorhi, which eventually got shortened to Lohri and hence the festival got this name in this unique fashion. For the people of North India, Lohri is symbolic of their love for celebrations. People in the states of Punjab, Haryana and parts of Himachal Pradesh are busy in preparing for this festival. People, especially in the northern states of Punjab, Haryana and parts of Himachal Pradesh, are busy making preparations for Lohri -- the longawaited bonfire festival -- when they can come out of their homes and celebrate the harvesting of the rabi (winter) crops and give in to relaxing and enjoying the traditional folk songs and dances.
Have a passion for dangerous driving but can no longer afford the fines? Enjoy being behind the wheel but wish your travels were accompanied by a cacophony of car horns? Then consider a move abroad for a change in vocation. Hyderabad may already have plenty of tuk-tuk drivers, but there is (barely) room for one more. With a population of 6.8 million and roads that make it feel as though it's twice that, Hyderabad is a haven for the driver who treats the task with vigour. The congested streets - at almost any time of the day or night - suggest there should be traffic jams akin to Auckland at rush hour but, if there are, a passenger on a tuk-tuk rarely experiences them. The auto rickshaws, also referred to as autos, are a dime a dozen in most cities and villages in India. The favoured mode of transport for many locals in their day-to-day lives, the noisy threewheeled vehicles provide cheap and efficient travel to all corners. In Hyderabad it is harder to walk past a tuk-tuk without being offered a ride than it is to find one when needed. Far cheaper than taxis, even for a tourist being fleeced on their first day, they are an ideal way to experience the sights, sounds and smells of the city. As long as you keep your hands and feet inside the vehicles at all times. That advice is imperative because the
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average driver, or "auto-wallah", is adept at squeezing through the slightest of gaps. If the passenger in the backseat of the cabin can pry apart their fingers long enough, they can peer through the empty space where the doors would be to witness a series of deft manoeuvres as the driver somehow weaves between motorcycles, cars and cows. To the inexperienced eye, it's as if your tuk-tuk driver treats road rules as a minor inconvenience, and every other motorist is attempting to advise the error of his ways with their horn. But it soon becomes clear your driver is not the only one who needs to brush up on the road code. The seemingly lawless roads in Hyderabad are almost a free-for-all and it is cause of endless wonderment that accidents are conspicuous by their absence. Countless rupees in traffic signs and road paint must be saved, with the only semblance of order shown at intersections marshaled by traffic police (perhaps the most thankless job in the city). The intersections without traffic police, on the other hand, can be lifechanging to traverse. There appears no method to the madness as vehicles from all directions negotiate a number of hazards to proceed in the desired direction. Forget about indicators preventing the possible carnage. Who needs them when a wave of the hand will suffice? A tuk-tuk driver's brakes double with the horn for the most overused device in the vehicle and a combination of the two, complemented by some creative steering, ensures safe passage through even the most crowded of Hyderabad crossroads. The voyage can occasionally feel more a theme park ride than a taxi ride but, like a theme park, the chaos is a controlled variety, and any potential danger is belied by the number of collisions. Sure, the lack of wing mirrors on cars is evidence of a few close shaves, but a similar lack of helmets among motorcyclists and seatbelts in tuk-tuks is no cause for consternation. The cavalier attitude of the locals, in particular, reinforces the notion the roads are a lot safer than at first glance. A man would be less inclined to take his whole family in the back of an
auto - the record was five - if he were worried about a crash. That absence of anxiety owes much to the skill of those in control of the bright yellow bugs. The Indian Grand Prix is being raced next month in far sleeker surroundings, but some tuk-tuk drivers could probably give you a run for your money on the streets of Hyderabad. The affable drivers can even act as tour guides at times, taking a break from honking the horn to point out some of the landmarks whizzing past. They also hold an impressive knowledge of the city and an ability to navigate a labyrinth of roads, alleyways and tracks - though the success of that navigation is occasionally reliant on the accuracy of the directions of a few helpful locals. And don't worry if your tuk-tuk driver does err and overshoots the requested destination. That is easily fixed by a quick U-turn before back-tracking into some obliging oncoming traffic.
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Burke also wanted to make the Leafs bigger, stronger and tougher. One of his attempts to do that was trading for Dion Phaneuf in January 2010. The robust former Calgary defenseman had the reputation as a hard-nosed player who could lead his teammates. He certainly has the size at 6'3" and 214 pounds, but the Leafs have not followed his lead. If anything, Phaneuf does not seem as much of a tough guy as he was during his run with the Flames. Burke's decision to trade for Boston Bruins restricted free agent Phil Kessel prior to the start of the 2009-10 season may be the primary reason that his tenure in Toronto will be branded as a failure. There was certainly pressure on Burke to improve and bring in a potential superstar. Kessel had scored 36 goals in his last season with the Bruins and there was every reason to think he would continue to put the puck in the back of the net. Kessel responded for the Maple Leafs with three consecutive 30-plus goal seasons. However, the Leafs gave up high draft picks for Kessel that resulted in Boston's selections of Tyler Seguin,
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Dougie Hamilton and Jared Knight. Seguin is on the cusp of superstardom, Hamilton will likely be one of the NHL's most highly touted rookies this season and Knight has the wherewithal to become a productive player. These players could have been the core of the Leafs if the trade had not been made. The year before the Bruins drafted Seguin, the Leafs drafted a player who was expected to become an explosive scorer in Nazem Kadri with the seventh pick of the first round in the 2009 draft. Kadri has not delivered to this point, having scored 19 points in 51 games over three years. He also reported to Toronto Marlies training camp in less-than-stellar shape (source: TheStar.com). That does not mean he won't become a solid pro, but it's not a choice that Burke can look at with pride. The Leafs have been in the middle of rumors that they will soon be acquiring goalie Roberto Luongo from the Vancouver Canucks (source: CBC.ca). It will now be Nonis's responsibility if they are going to complete that deal. The pressure to win in Toronto remains high. That responsibility now shifts to Nonis.
When Brian Burke was hired by the Toronto Maple Leafs in 2008, there were expectations that the Leafs would return to glory. Burke had been the general manager of the Anaheim Ducks when they won the Stanley Cup in 2007. He had a track record of success, and there was every reason for the Maple Leafs to expect a return to prominence under his stewardship. That did not happen. It was not even close. It may not be all Burke's fault, but the Leafs did not even get back to the postseason while Burke was general manager of the Leafs and the team's Board of Directors fired him from that position. (source: TSN.ca). The timing of the move is curious. Bob McKenzie of TSN.ca broke the news hours before NHL owners were scheduled to vote their approval on the proposed Collective Bargaining Agreement that was reached Jan. 6 between the NHL and the NHL Players' Association. While one has to wonder about the exact timing of the move, it appears that the Leafs have made the call based on meritor lack thereof. Burke's assistant Dave Nonis will
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NHL Agreement Changes Rules On Trade Salaries

The NHL and its players union continue with the plodding process of ratifying the tentative Collective Bargaining Agreement. While there were no new updates Tuesday morning on the ratification, several new details of the agreement surfaced. Some will affect the Leafs. One detail that came out is how teams split the salaries of players involved in a trade. Teams are now required to take no more than 50 per cent (each) of a players salary both in regular dollars and cap hit after a trade. There was no sharing of salaries under the previous deal, and Leaf GM Brian Burke had pushed for years at GM meetings to have the CBA updated to reflect this new sharing plan. The new CBA also deals with the socalled back diving contracts, which under the old CBA, saw players like Roberto Luongo and Marian Hossa with long-term deals where actual salary at the tail end of the contract dipped well below the official cap hit, providing a built-in exit plan for the player if he retired before the expiry of his deal. In the new CBA, any contract running beyond six years that is traded will now see both teams involved in the trade absorb a percentage of the cap hit should the player retire before the end of his contract (previously, only the team that traded that player would be responsible for the entire cap hit). This new provision affects Luongo and any potential trade to the Leafs. Luongo has played two years of the 12-year contract he signed with the Canucks. His cap hit is $5.3 million per season, but his salary over those first two years is $16.7 million. The Canucks show just over $6 million in savings on cap space, but under the new deal, if Luongo retires from this contract with three or four years left on his deal, the Canucks would be charged those savings against their cap. If Luongo is traded to the Leafs and retires with three or four years remaining on his deal, the Leafs would also pay a price on their cap over the final years of that deal. Its something that makes the Leafs more responsible for the back end money on his contract theoretically, that makes the contract less attractive. But, its not likely to dissuade the Leafs if they feel Luongo is the answer to To Get The Best Value For their goaltending woes.Your Dollar

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Last years story Coming off an epic seven-game Stanley Cup final defeat to Boston in 2011, Vancouver won its second Presidents Trophy in a row. But the Canucks flamed out in the first playoff round, exiting in five games to the eventual-champion Kings. Meanwhile, a simmering goaltending controversy reached its boiling point after Game 2 of the playoffs, when coach Alain Vigneault replaced 0-2 Roberto Luongo with Cory Schneider. Even though Schneider lost two of the next three games, it seemed the torch had been passed to the backup, who posted superior numbers in the regular season. Luongo appeared resigned to that fate when he indicated hed be open to a trade, but he remains on the roster (for now). This years outlook Job No. 1 for GM Mike Gillis is to work out a Luongo deal. Given the veterans enormous contract (10 years
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Cory Schneider looks to be the man in net in Vancouver, but the Canucks must also deal with Roberto Luongo. Key Arrivals: D Jason Garrison. contract, re-signed F Alex Burrows to Key Departures: D Sami Salo, F 4-year, $18-million extension, retained Sammy Pahlsson, D Aaron Rome, D head coach Alain Vigneault. Marc-Andre Gragnani. 2011-12 record: 51-22-9, won Key Decisions: Re-signed RFA G Cory Presidents Trophy. Eliminated in first Schneider to 3-year, $12-million US playoff round by Los Angeles.
The Nevada State Athletic Commission on Tuesday unanimously licensed mixed martial artist Alistair Overeem for his Feb. 2 fight against Antonio Silva in UFC 156 at Mandalay Bay. Overeem last year tested positive for testosterone levels higher than those permitted by Nevada athletic regulators, forcing him out of a UFC 146 fight last spring against Junior dos Santos and, ultimately, a nine-month suspension from the commission. The heavyweight Overeem, who appeared before the commission at the Grant Sawyer Building in downtown Las Vegas, told commissioners he learned from his mistakes. He passed random tests given by the commission in November and December. I came before you to show myself
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