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Bainimarama had issued sweeping new public order regulations, which many say contain provisions harsher than the laws they replaced. Censors Voreqe Bainimarama may no longer stalk newsrooms to vet stories before they are published, but editors still risk heavy fines and prison terms if what they publish is deemed objectionable. Political parties and labor unions can hold meetings, but they must first secure permission from the police. The effect has been chilling, as the cautious optimism surrounding the lifting of emergency law seems to have given way to plain old caution. Newspapers must print the names of their writers and photographers to reveal who is responsible for an article. If you miss a byline or a photo caption you can face a $100,000 fine
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CONVICTED triple murderer Max Sica should not be eligible for parole until December 15, 2053, the prosecution says.
VICTIM Neelma Singh, 24, and convicted triple murderer Max Sica. Sisters Neelma, Sidhi, 12, and brother Kunal, 18, were found dead in a spa bath on Apr 22 2003 in their Bridgeman Downs home. They are seeking a 45 year term for Sica- including 1299 days already served in custody - which would mean he would be 83 when eligible for parole. Massimo "Max" Sica, 42, was found guilty on Tuesday of killing his former girlfriend Neelma Singh, 24, and her siblings Kunal, 18, and Sidhi, 12, in April 2003. The trio was found dead in an overflowing hot spa at their parent's Bridgeman Downs home in Brisbane's northern suburbs. After a 77-day criminal trial - the longest in Queensland legal history - a Supreme Court jury deliberated almost four days before finding the Crown's strong circumstantial case was sufficient to find married father-of-two daughters had ended the three siblings' lives. Criminal lawyer Peter Saggers, shortly after the verdict, said his client, Sica, was "obviously disappointed" about the jury's decision and would most likely appeal the verdicts. "We've got a month (in which to lodge any) appeal," he said. Under a Queensland law, a person convicted of multiple murders receives a mandatory sentence of life imprisonment and must serve a minimum of 20-years before being eligible for parole. Sica went to the Singh family's home late on the night of April 20, 2003, to talk with Neelma and possibly have a prayer meeting about his tumor. No calls were made or answered from the Singh house - mobile or landline - after 11.10pm on April 20 and each of the trio were dressed for bed which indicated they were killed before getting dressed on the Monday morning. For some reason - perhaps out of jealously or rejection - in a rage Sica strangled Neelma, the Crown said. It is believed Sica - fearing Kunal and Sidhi could identify him as Neelma's killer - got a garden fork and attacked them. Sidhi was beaten to death probably in her bed. Kunal was knocked unconscious also probably in his bed. The dead bodies of Neelma and Sidhi were dumped into a running spa and Kunal was also placed in the spa where he drowned. Sica then used bleach and other materials to clean the murder scene and wash away DNA, but left his sock print in the freshly cleaned area. Sica lied about being home on the night of the murders and also lied about the time he arrived at the Singh home when he discovered the bodies. No one else was expected at the Singh house that night and items missing from Singh house were of sentimental value about Neelma including a pendant Sica had given her. When Sica had called police saying there were three bodies in the spa. First officers on the scene could see only two bodies. The parents of the Singh siblings, Vijay and Shirley, were present in court for the hearing, so too were Sica's mother and father, Anamaria and Carlo. The hearing before Justice John Byrne continues. After sentencing, Sica will be transferred to the Brisbane Correctional Centre for another mental health assessment, as per Queensland Corrective Services procedure. Previously he was on remand at Arthur Gorrie Correctional Centre, but after sentencing, stricter conditions will apply such as fewer personal visits and phone calls.
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Fijis green products displayed at the Fiji Booth at the International Exposition Yeosu Korea 2012 in Yeosu City have attracted a lot of attention. This was confirmed at the Fiji Booth in Yeosu by Niqa Tuvuki. With the change of weather from the cold to humid temperatures and the daily media promotion, are two main factors of the enormous and massive visitors pouring into the Pacific pavilion, she said. Mrs Tuvuki added the Pacific Joint Pavilion had begun to witness the cumulative figure from June 3 to 9 with the total of 37,022 visitors, much higher figure, compared to the previous weeks . Both students and people from all works of life had begun to push their way into the Pacific Pavilion as summer vacation and holiday breaks for students begins, she said. We had also run out of all printed brochures for the entire Pacific Pavilion as these were used by visitors for stamps.
When the media visited the Fiji Booth on June 28, Mrs Tuvuki said the amount of visitors that had visited the Fijian Booth had increased and the Fiji green products had attracted a lot of attention. The Fiji booth she said had showcased the unique products from the different companies Pure Fiji, Makosoi, Naturally Fiji, Aqua Safe and Fijian Noni and diverse culture they represent at the World Trade Expo. Items displayed at the Fiji booth include a drua, fishing nets, crab net, Na i kali, eel net, small fish, crab, masi, tanoa, Printed Tapa, Baby Mat, War clubs among other Fijian products. Mrs Tuvuki said they had also used the expo to advertise Fiji as tourist haven. Many, she said, had mentioned their intention to visit Fiji. Fiji, she said with the theme for the Expo Promoting Creative and Sustainable Maritime activities through the Journey continues to attract visitors at the World Trade Expo 2012 in Yeosu, Korea.
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IT'S been a life-changing experience for more than 30 patients at Labasa Hospital after an Interplast team from Australia and New Zealand successfully operated on them early this week. The team operated on patients who suffered from tumours, cleft lips and palates, scarring from burns and hand injuries. The team, funded by AusAID and two Rotary Clubs in Tasmania, has been visiting Fiji since 1983 to provide free Former Prime Minister, Laisenia Qarase's legal counsel in the Fijian Holdings trial, Samanunu Vaniqi has made an application for a permanent stay on the proceedings of the case. Vaniqi said the application includes affidavits from Qarase and Nawalu
Dr Neil Sharma other administration staff. out, he said. This should be a lesson to all civil We have a lot of unemployed people servants as government is keen to have out there looking for work and we cannot efficient people working and this is tolerate this behavior anymore, we want what we want for our ministry, he said. to right size the civil service, he said. We have been patient, kind but now He also said these types of attitude we have to take a stand and tell them by the workers have shown them that Russian not care Affairs Minister, enough is enough, perform or move people do Foreign about their work. Sergey Lavrov "We also acknowledge the staff of the hospital for their tremendous assistance and availability in making sure our operations is successfully completed." Health Ministry spokesman Peni Namotu said the team's yearly visit was always inspiring. "This is an opportunity for our doctors to learn from these experts," Mr Namotu said. "We are really thankful to them because their voluntary work is able to change the lives of many people in the country."
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A new customs regional training centre is expected to open in Fiji in August this year. This was after the Secretary General of World Customs Organisation (WCO) Kunio Mikuriya and Fiji Ambassador to Belgium Peceli Vocea signed a Memorandum of Understanding on the establishment of the centre in Suva on the final day of the Customs Cooperation Council in Brussels in June. FRCA in a statement said the establishment of the centre is in line with FRCAs strategic vision to be the Premier Revenue Collection, Border Management and Trade Facilitation Agency in the Region and therefore leading other Pacific Islands towards international best practices in Customs.
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A man charged with assault has had his case adjourned by the High Court in Suva and released under strict conditions. Jai Prakash punched Muni Dewal Dass at a party at Jittu Estate in Suva on May 20. Magistrate Sufia Hamza said aggravating factors included the complainant suffering injuries. She considered Prakash's mitigating factors for an early guilty plea and an apology to the complainant which was accepted.
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Fiji's Ministry of Information permanent secretary Sharon SmithJohns reminded government media liaison officers (MLO) on the significance of their role as public relations officials for government. Thanking the MLOs for the work undertaken for the last 18-months, Ms Smith Johns said that the next few months will require a more coordinated commitment by them to maximize government publicity. "The last 18-months has seen a stronger collaborative approach in communication between Ministries, the Ministry of Information and most importantly, between government and the media," Ms Smith Johns said. "I would like to encourage you to keep it up as the next few months will be a challenge for all of us." Highlighting the role of MLOs in disseminating information for both the domestic and international public, Ms Smith Johns said that the work undertaken by government needs to be
constantly communicated to tax payers. "We must ensure that government's messages are consistent and accurate especially in cases where government is required to provide a response to critical and sensitive issues," she said. "Your role is to communicate what government is doing for the people and how best we can serve the taxpayers of Fiji." Every quarter all MLOs meet once for the MLO Network Forum. Today's forum highlighted the role of MLOs in using all available media platform to communicate government's message to the public. As well, an official from both the media sector and the Office of Elections briefed the MLOs on the challenges faced and proposed ways to address this. Each Ministry or government department agency is assigned an MLO to undertake media and public relations work. The MLO Network also includes public relations personnel from government statutory bodies.
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As of Tuesday 2475 people registered around the country after the first day of Fijis voting registration process. The elections office confirmed that 683 people were registered in Nausori, 176 in Levuka, 236 in Lautoka, 72 in Taveuni, 561 at the civic centre in Suva, 474 at the Fiji National University Samabula campus and 273 in Labasa. Permanent Secretary for elections
Mere Vuniwaqa said the registration process has been going well and so far they have encountered little problems. The registration will run for eight weeks and all Fijians have been urged to register in order to vote during the next elections. The Elections office is expecting to register 640,000 people from all around the country.
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A Taiwanese national appeared at the High Court in Suva charged with attempted murder. Bui Van Diep appeared before High Court Judge Justice Prabharan Kumararatnam. Diep was a crew on a fishing vessel that stopped over in Suva earlier this year. The offence was allegedly committed during this time. The case was called to check on whether a Taiwanese interpreter had been found to assist during the case. However, in the absence of a court interpreter, the case was adjourned to August. The facts of the case are yet to be read out in court.
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Lautoka Primary School students had a reason to celebrate with the opening of three new classrooms. Being the largest multi-racial school in the Lautoka District with around 900 students the school had been facing problems of classroom shortage since their old classrooms were declared
unsafe by the Occupational Health and Safety Department. The Japanese Embassy through their Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Project provided a grant of over US$100,000 to construct three classrooms and purchase new furniture to ensure that the school meets all safety standards.
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Neil Nitin Mukesh, Sonal Chauhan Shoot With Venomous Snakes For 3G
Sedition accused Jagath Karunaratnes bail was varied, allowing him to travel to Sri Lanka for an annual prayer ceremony for his deceased parents. A notice of motion was filed by defence lawyer Rajendra Chaudhry on May 30, seeking permission for Karunaratne to leave Fiji to attend the ceremony. While in Sri Lanka, Karunaratne is also said to visit his brother who had undergone a surgery. Although the prosecution had objected to bail, Chief Magistrate Usaia Ratuvili, while delivering the ruling on the bail variation, said the police officer, Corporal Kalusi Seru, had not taken steps to investigate the details
Actor Neil Nitin Mukesh and his costar Sonal Chauhan, who are shooting in Fiji for their upcoming movie 3G, performed a daring stunt for an underwater sequence, in which they were surrounded by venomous snakes. 3G is a psychological thriller being directed by Sheershak Anand and Shantanu Ray Chibber. While shooting at the exotic location of Fiji, Neil and Sonal had a close encounter with snakes. In this particular underwater scene, Neil and Sonal were surrounded by sea snakes. However, little did they know that the snakes were extremely poisonous, as the crew-members had
wrongly informed them that they were harmless. "We were okay with the scene because we were told that the snakes weren't going to harm us. When we stepped into the ocean and went in slightly deep, there they were and coiled around the legs. We did not want to create a commotion there and stood quietly till they passed by. "Later, when we got out of the water we were told that they happen to be to most poisonous water snakes," Neil said in a statement here. The film will be shot in an almost two-month long schedule in Fiji and involves a few spine chilling sequences and stunts.
The effects of drug and substance abuse in Fiji costs Government millions of dollars each year. Government is trying its best to address newsletter stated that it cost the the problem. Government around $498 million Assistant Director National Substance in 2011 that is just due to domestic Abuse Advisory Council Talica Malani violence, the major contributing factor said that most of the domestic violence to that the use of drugs and substance in Fiji is mostly associated to drugs or abuse. substance abuse. She adds a lot of criminal activities are Fiji Womens Crisis Centre January closely associated to substance abuse.
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Family Celebrates
Prominent businessman, Charan Jeath Singh (second from left) with his wife, Nandita Singh, and twin daughters, Mandvi Nandita Singh and Namrata Charan Singh blowing out the candles during the triple celebration of his 50th birthday, 25th wedding anniversary and his daughters graduation. It was a joyous, splendid and sparkling night for a prominent local businessman having triple celebration with his family members and friends at the Grand Eastern Hotel in Labasa. Charan Jeath Singh celebrated his 50th birthday, 25th wedding anniversary and his twin daughters graduation on Sunday. Mandvi Nandita Singh and Namrata Charan Singh successfully completed Bachelor of Commerce and Law courses at the University of Auckland in New Zealand in May this year. Their mother Nandita Singh, a prominent Labasa medical practitioner, said this was one of her best family celebrations. More than 100 well wishers, prominent people from every part of Fiji, abroad and former members of parliament were part of this celebration. Ms Namrata Singh told the guests that her dads 50th birthday and her parents 25th anniversary was very special because it was a living proof of how deeply electrifying their love has been bonding their souls. Their love has been like silver, the element that has the highest electrical conductivity. It has been transferring their thoughts and feelings between the two of them and making them more glued each day, Ms Namrata said. About the twin sisters graduation Ms Mandvi Singh told the guests their graduation was a momentous event. We graduated with a feeling of deep satisfaction and it has marked the end of a whole era of our lives, she said. Education is the best gift any parent can give to their children and without which I would not have such features of character as determination, selfconfidence, purposefulness and commitment. Mr Singh on behalf of his family thanked everyone for taking out their valuable time to be part of their family celebration.
With technology and modern lifestyles reshaping the way we do business nowadays, it is important for our children to receive the best form of education available so that we can all progress further in helping to develop our Fiji. These were the words of Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama as he reminded the men and women of the RFMF of the need to encourage their children to attend holiday and weekend classes as a way of improving their own education. A recent survey by the RFMF indicated that children who had attended the extra day classes had recorded a successive pass rate of more than 58%.
Meanwhile Commodore Bainimarama also reminded the military personnel present at the Commanders Medal Parade that the Electronic Voter Registration process was an integral component of the Peoples Charter which the RFMF has been was very much part of since 2006. I am encouraging you all to register including your families and it is important for the RFMF to take the lead in ensuring that the EVR process is successful, Commander Bainimarama added. The RFMF will also be making submissions to the Constitution Consultation Commission.
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Cabinet has approved the sale of Fiji Dairy to Southern Cross Foods Limited (SC Foods) for a basic sum of $10 million. This mean, Southern Cross Foods, a wholly-owned subsidiary of CJ Patel Group, will own 80 per cent of Fiji Dairy. The remaining 20 per cent will lie with the Fiji Dairy Cooperative Limited, run by the dairy farmers. The Attorney-General and Minister for Industry and Trade, Aiyaz SayedKhaiyum, at a press conference said together with the sale price, SC Foods would take up the entire debt portfolio of Fiji Dairy Limited which is approximately $17m. The purchase price could fluctuate and could go up depending on the level of debt at the time of the actual sale being finalized, he said. He said the farmers would get to start off on a very clean slate. Agreement conditions Mr Sayed-Khaiyum said the agreement for sale had a number of conditions which had been agreed to with the proposed purchased. These include setting up chilling plants in Ba and Lautoka within four months of the actual contract being executed, modernizing and upgrading the Fiji Dairy factory and starting up a dairy farm in Waidina. Setting up of chilling plants in Ba and Lautoka will give farmers in the Western Division the opportunity to supply the milk in the supply chain and encourage farmers to get into the dairy industry in Fiji, Mr Sayed-Khaiyum said. Governments focus will be primarily on assisting the farmers to increase yield. That is critical because we have a huge gap in supplying milk in Fiji. The Minister highlighted that SC Foods already had a 350-acre farm in Waidina which they intended to develop with 150 cows. That should be up and running within the next year or so, he said.
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They have also undertaken to completely modernize and upgrade the factory within two to three years. So you will expect to see more Rewa brands coming out of the factory and this will provide lot more competition in the market and it will be good for consumers. Confidence in the industry Fiji Dairy executive chairman, Adrian Sofield, said he was very confident in the future of the industry that it had growth potential. The processing unit (Fiji Dairy), now in the private enterprise hands, will be operated on a commercial basis where accountability will be number one now, he said. I believe in the past that was not really been the case. But as we move forward, the private enterprise will certainly introduce new equipment, new ideas, new management techniques that will streamline the whole industry. The fact that our new owners will become farmers themselves, I think is a positive for the industry because they will understand and learn about the problems that are developing in the paddocks. They will understand and appreciate the problems and will be able to know how to tackle those problems. They will become a substantial farmer and within two years they will be expected to produce seven per cent of the total milk supply. They are looking to expand further where they could end up producing well over 10 per cent of the countrys milk supply. Mr Sofield said the farmers wished to increase their production from currently from just 10 million liters to 25 million liters. At present the factory is operating at only 60 per cent capacity with what is supplied to it, he said. With new equipment introduced in the factory, I have no doubt that 25 million liters would be processed locally.
Fiji Dairy Limited imports 80 per cent of its products, were a distributor but we want to become more of a manufacturer. Other interests Meanwhile, Mr Sofield revealed that 16 companies had responded to the expression of interest and this was brought down to two. We had Tappoos and SC Foods in the end but SC Foods won the race, he said. What they (SC Foods) offered to the industry, not so much in money terms but in value to the industry, we have taken that into consideration for the benefit of the industry. Mr Sofield said one of the positives here was that SC Foods is not connected with the dairy industry. We felt that that would take out any conflict of interest that may arise with offshore suppliers, whereas Tappoos for instance has connections with Fonterra; our biggest supplier. We felt it would be better to have an independent player rather than having someone who is connected with our principal supplier. Mr Sayed-Khaiyum stressed it was critical that whoever was given the final offer, had their focus on developing the local industry. And not partnering up with some foreign company because right now, in order to meet our milk supply demand, we have to import milk. SC Foods on that basis offers the best proposition in terms of developing the local industry and not simply relying on foreign partners to supplement the local supply chain, he said. Expertise Mr Sofield said the new owners would not only be investing in developing dairy farming and being hands-on farmers themselves. They already have experience in food processing and a good distribution network not only here in Fiji but in other Pacific Islands, he said.
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The Ministry of Works, Transport and Public Utilities recently visited the Lau group to monitor the progress of government development projects taking place in the group. A team led by the Ministrys Deputy Secretary of Operations, Manasa Lesuma visited these maritime islands to check for the viability of setting up a Bio Fuel mill. The Department of Energy has
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Two international firms have been selected as Tourism Fijis new public relation (PR) partners. Sydney-based Verve Communications and the Auckland-based Mango Communications will work within Fijis traditional short-haul markets of Australia and New Zealand, respectively. Tourism Fiji acting chief executive, Michael Meade said: These firms were selected based on highly competitive criteria following a global tender process that garnered more than 60 expressions of interest from across the world. The appointments follow extensive destination marketing audit completed in late 2011 that concluded there was a need for a globally standardized Fiji brand that could be adopted and implemented in local markets. Mr Meade said: Both companies demonstrated a true understanding of our core mission and we believe they will fit seamlessly with our new brand, website and social media platforms that are being launched later this year. Tourism Fiji has also appointed a new global advertising agency; Colenso BBDO, a New Zealand-based website designer, Sparks Interactive, and will soon announce the appointment of an internationally renowned American PR partner.
used in the process. She said the clerks were governed by very stringent contracts and any breach of the contract would have consequences. These clerks have been informed that during the registration process, they will come across people who are not familiar with computers and have also been informed of how to approach them. All major stakeholders would be interested in seeing how best these clerks perform from today onwards, Ms Vuniwaqa said. EVR clerks will be in six major today and people are urged to visit them to get their electronic voter registration identity cards. These cards will enable the holders to cast their vote in the 2014 general elections.
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On Sunday July 1, 2012, the United Kingdoms Ministry of Defence (MoD) announced with deepest sadness, the death of three soldiers. According to the MoD, two soldiers serving with the First Battalion Welsh Guards and one serving with the Royal Corps of Signals were killed in an incident at Checkpoint Kamparack Pul in the Nahr-e Saraj district of Helmand province. Spokesman for Task Force Helmand, Major Ian Lawrence, said: Their loss will be felt deeply across Task Force Helmand. However, this will be nothing compared to the grief experienced by the soldiers families. Our thoughts and prayers are with them at this extremely difficult time. The British High Commission sadly confirms that one of the soldiers involved in the incident is a Fiji national. The soldiers families have been informed and have requested for a period of grace before further details are released. The families have also asked for their request to be respected.
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AFL Pays Remuneration, Benefits Goundar To Buy New Ship From Canada
AIRPORTS Fiji Limited paid $70,540 as remuneration and benefits for its directors last year. According to the company's 2011 annual report, a total fee of $44,134 was paid to the company's four directors while $26,406 was paid for other expenses incurred during the course of their duties. This included travel and accommodation, the board said. The four non-executive directors were Chairman Adrian Sofield, Samuela Tamani, Faiz Khan and Greg Lawlor. Under the company's Articles of Association, the Minister for Public Enterprises retains the "ultimate authority" to determine the remuneration and benefits given to the directors of the company. Meanwhile, the report said international passenger movements increased to 19.4 per cent in 2011 because of aggressive international marketing campaign promoting Fiji as a tourist destination by tourism stakeholders. The domestic passenger movement declined by 6.3 per cent partly because of the reduction of domestic aircraft flights, the report said. The Maximum Certificated Take-Off Weight for aircraft was 910,993 tonnes, a decrease of 4.1 per cent compared to 2010, the report said. "The company's airfield income is determined by the MCTOW of aircraft landing and taking off at our airport. The international MCTOW decreased by 6 per cent in 2011," the report said. Domestic MCTOW on the other hand, increased by 2.3 per cent last year, the report said. Factors like fuel price increase, the world financial crisis and natural disasters and particularly those that directly affect Fiji's source markets; make it difficult to predict passenger volume for 2012, the report said. The Goundar Shipping Limited will buy another ship before the end of this year. This was confirmed by the companys managing director and owner, George Goundar. Ill soon be leaving for Canada to buy a new ship for the company and it should be in service before the end of the year, Mr Goundar said. When asked about the name he said, In the meantime, the name will be a secret, but I can tell you that its being named after an island in the Lomaiviti Group. The new ship, he said, would be much bigger than the MV Lomaiviti Princess. The companys ship, the MV Lomaiviti Princess, is servicing the Koro, Savusavu and Taveuni route and Kadavu. Currently, the MV Lomaiviti Princess makes two trips from Suva to Taveuni every week where and she stops over in Koro and Savusavu on the way. Mr Goundar said the reason for bringing in another new ship was to improve their service to the people of Fiji. With the arrival of the new ship, we will be doing a daily service to Taveuni. He said the company was aware of the tough competition in the shipping industry, especially where there are a good number of ships providing services. Mr Goundar said they were competing with Consort Shipping Line Ltd in the Koro, Savusavu and Taveuni and also with the Bligh Water Shipping Limited in the Savusavu route. He said his company only wanted a fair competition by all shipping companies. Meanwhile, as part of its concern for the safety of its passengers, the company has started onboard water safety awareness briefings. In this awareness programmes, he said the crew provided safety briefings to all passengers about safety equipment and emergency procedures. Mr Goundar said it was their duty to educate passengers on what to do when accidents happen. They (passengers) are to be prepared. The crew, he said, carried out demonstrations of how to put on a life jacket and where to find them. We found out during the awareness programme that about 90 per cent of our passengers did not know how to put on a life jacket. The passengers are also taught how to use fire extinguishers, he said. Mr Goundar said this awareness programme was very effective and the passengers supported it. He said the companys priority was the safety of the passengers while travelling on their ship.
The Commander of the Republic of Fiji Military Forces, Commodore Josaia Voreqe Bainimarama officiated at the Honors and Awards Medal ceremony at Queen Elizabeth Barracks as part of the RFMFs recognition for officers who have continuously served the country for more than 15 years. Land Force Commander Colonel Mosese Tikoitoga was awarded the Operational Leadership Award or Command Medal whilst Major Isoa Loanakadavu was awarded the Meritorious Service Decorations, given to those who apart
from serving the Force for fifteen years have also commanded the Force including Colonels of the Regiment and Honorary Colonels. Eight other recipients received the Meritorious Service Awards - a service recognition for non-commissioned ranks of the RFMF for their long and faithful service. More than 300 men and women took part at the medal parade led by the Commanding Officer for the Third Infantry Regiment, Lieutenant Colonel Ro Jone Kalouniwai.
A former Fiji resident who donated to the Prime Ministers Flood Relief Fund has commended Governments efforts in the aftermath of the two disasters. Doctor Dhyan Lal, who migrated to the United States in 1962 but says Fiji still remains close to his heart, gave a donation of $7000 to Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama for the fund. He told the Prime Minister that he had visited many areas in Nadi such as the back road and other places affected by the floods where he heard people commending the Government for all the work they have done. We were told that right after the floods, Government moved in and cleaned all the areas and mobilised assistance to them, Dr Lal told the head of Government. I am making this contribution to the
relief fund because of all the work that I have seen your Government undertaking and I felt that its worthwhile, he said. Prime Minister Bainimarama was equally impressed by the work done by individuals like Dr Lal who has assisted students in the Western Division who were unable to pay their school fees. Dr Lal, who has been in Fiji for the last month, said he and his wife, Dr Shirley Lal, have been sending money through the International Red Cross whenever there were disasters in Fiji. He also gave $3000 to Red Cross in Nadi and has assisted a village in Bua, Vanua Levu. Dr Lal said the Government had done a wonderful job after the floods although more work was required to boost the infrastructure.
Voting Registration Centres this week are open 8am-7pm at: Suva/ Samabula: Suva Civic Centre, Civic Centre, Fiji National University Samabula Campus, Lautoka: Elections Office, Commissioner Westerns Complex.
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Good Start For Fiji's Delegation To The 11Th Pacific Festival Of Arts
Its a good start! That was the comment from the Minister of Education Mr. Filipe Bole after the Fijian delegation to the 11th Pacific Festival of the Arts was accorded a traditional welcome by the Fiji community in Honiara. For us, you know it was just like coming home. They have prepared the reception very well. They made the arrival here more like a home arrival, Minister Bole said. The 120 plus delegation from Fiji was treated to a reception by local Fijians who are a mix of families that have been in the Solomon Islands for many years, and those who have come over more recently from Fiji pursuing employment opportunities with the Solomon Island government and regional organisations. Mr Bole said the traditional reception was just what was needed, and to put the Fiji delegation in the right frame of mind before the official launch Tuesday. Its a very good start that we have been normalized into the situation so that when it (official opening) comes we will feel comfortable and are ready to commence in a proper fashion. Speaking to the local Fijians, Minister Bole said that his approach to this years festival was to focus on Fijis youth, ensuring that young people are playing an active role in the preservation and sharing of their culture. The need for this approach was demonstrated to Mr Bole on a recent tour of the northern division where a performance by Rabi High School really impressed the Minister. This has also been reflected in performances by the National Youth Band which has been promoting Fiji at various cultural and tourism exchanges around the globe. The Fiji contingent headed by the Honorable Minister comprise 15 students from Rabi High School, the Itumua dance group of Rotuma, the Vou contemporary dance group, practitioners of various traditional craft, and a team of officials who will support Mr. Bole at the meeting of Ministers of Culture which will be held during the next two weeks.
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Clayton Frederick Osbon, right, has been found not guilty by reason of insanity. A US pilot who left the cockpit during a flight and screamed about religion and terrorists is not guilty by reason of insanity, a federal judge in Texas has ruled. US District Judge Mary Lou Robinson noted that JetBlue Airways pilot Clayton F Osbon suffered from a "severe mental disease or defect". Osbon's lawyer, Dean Roper, declined to comment. Osbon will be sent to a federal mental health facility for further examination until another hearing on or before August 6. The judge will decide whether he can be released or should be committed to a mental facility. Osbon was indicted on one charge of interfering with a flight crew after the March 27 incident on flight from Las Vegas to New York. Passengers said they wrestled him to the floor after he ran through the plane's cabin yelling about Jesus and al-Qaeda. The plane made an emergency landing in Texas. Next month's hearing puts the burden on Osbon to show "by clear and convincing evidence" that his release would not pose future danger, according to court records. JetBlue spokeswoman Alison Croyle said the airline "continues to support the Osbon family; we don't have further comment as we let the judicial process play out". "We can confirm he is still employed, on inactive status, with JetBlue," Croyle said.
TWO men who allegedly tried to hijack a plane in China were beaten to death by passengers and crew. The Global Times newspaper reported that two of the suspects died in hospital from injuries they suffered during the ensuing fight with passengers and crew on board. The men were part of a six-strong gang involved in the foiled hijack of a Tianjin Airlines flight bound for the regional capital of Urumqi. Just minutes after the flight took off from Hetian, southwest Xinjiang, the men, all aged between 20 and 36, stood up and announced their plans to terrified passengers. The gang reportedly broke a pair of aluminum crutches and used them to attack passengers while attempting to break into the cockpit, Hou Hanmin, a regional government spokeswoman said. They were tackled by police and
passengers who tied them up with belts before the plane, carrying 101 people, returned to the airport safely just 22 minutes later. Hanmin added that police were still testing materials they had been carrying, thought to be explosives. The men were reported to be Uighurs, the local Muslim ethnic minority. There have been clashes between authorities and Uighurs resentful of government controls over their religion and culture. Dilxat Raxit, spokesman for the German-based World Uyghur Congress which campaigns for Uighurs rights, said that it wasnt a hijacking attempt, rather an in-flight brawl over a seat dispute. We warn China not to use this incident as another excuse for crackdown, he said in an emailed statement. Two more suspects are reportedly being treated in hospital after mutilating themselves.
The big earthquake that rocked New Zealand's North Island on Tuesday night is a reminder that people need to be prepared. THE long, rumbling quake struck off the Taranaki coast at 10.36pm (08:36pm AEST) and was centered 60km southwest of Opunake at a depth of 230km, GNS Science said. It was followed by a smaller aftershock. The quake was felt across the country, from Bay of Plenty all the way south to Canterbury. NZ Civil Defence Minister Chris
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Tremain says it could have happened anywhere. "All of New Zealand is earthquake prone," he said on Wednesday. "A major earthquake could happen anywhere and people need to know what to do when that happens." He's urging people to check the www. shakeout.govt.nz website which he says has been upgraded with information about regional earthquake hazards. The ministry is organising a nationwide New Zealand Shakeout earthquake drill on September 26.
A California couple has passed the halfway mark in their quest to visit Disneyland every day this year. Tonya Mickesh and Jeff Reitz hold annual passes. Both were out of work when they decided that instead of moping at home, they would cheer themselves up with a challenge going
to Disneyland all 366 days in 2012. The Orange County Register newspaper says they hit the halfway mark on Sunday. Mickesh now has a full-time job, but Reitz says she still joins him at night. They celebrated her birthday there last weekend.
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Flooding described by India's prime minister as the worst in recent times, has left at least 95 people dead and almost 2 million others homeless in the country's remote Assam state. The Brahmaputra River overflowed during monsoon rains over the past week, flooding more than 2,000 villages and destroying homes in the northeast of the country, officials said. Most of the dead were swept away by the fast-flowing water, while 16 were reported to have been buried by landslides caused by the heavy rains. Prime Minister Manmohan Singh told journalists Monday that almost half a million people were living in relief camps, and the remaining of the displaced were staying with relatives or living in the open, using tarpaulin
sheets for shelter. Sabir Ali, who lives in one of the affected villages, had to move his family to higher ground with only what they could carry. "I am stuck. How will I survive? I've been forced to move to railways tracks with my children," he told the reporter. But water levels have begun to recede, and thousands have returned to damaged homes. A report issued on Tuesday lowered the number of evacuees to 370,000. Assam's State Disaster Management Authority reported that at least 14 people are missing. The agency reported that flooding had begun as early as June 24 in some areas and affected all of Assam's 27 districts. It is considered the worst flooding the
A waitress at a coffee shop in Britain failed to recognise Prime Minister David Cameron and told him she was busy serving other customers, and asked him to stand in a queue for 10 minutes. Cameron was on his way to the Armed Forces Day celebrations in Plymouth when he decided to stop for coffee, the Daily Mail reported. He went into the Sandwich Box Plus cafe, but waitress Sheila Thomas failed to recognise him and told him to wait. Cameron's aides went inside another bakery next door, and picked up for Cameron a jam doughnut and a cup of tea. When the prime minister began to enjoy his treat outside the shop, passersby recognised him and he again went inside the first cafe. However, Thomas was upset to see Cameron had picked up his food elsewhere and gave him another scolding. "I didn't realise it was him (Cameron) at first. I was in the middle of serving a customer, so I was running around trying to do something and didn't take too much notice, to be honest," Thomas said. "He asked if we served take-away coffee and I said, 'Yes but I'm in the middle of serving somebody', and he said, 'I'm so sorry'. It was only afterwards somebody told me it was the prime minister." "He came back in afterwards and I told him off for not getting a coffee here. He shook hands and was very pleasant," Thomas said. This was not the first time the prime minister has been made to wait for a drink by a busy waitress, the daily said. Last year, while on holiday with his family in Tuscany, Cameron was forced to carry a tray of drinks to his table when 27-year-old waitress, Francesca Ariani, told him she did not have the time.
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American television star Andy Griffith has died in North Carolina at the age of 86. Griffith was the star of the 1960s program The Andy Griffith Show, as well as the 1980s legal drama Matlock. He died at his home on Roanoke Island on Tuesday morning, according to Dare County Sheriff JD Doughtie. His wife of three decades, Cindi Griffith, was at his bedside and issued a statement saying: "I cannot imagine life without Andy, but I take comfort and strength in God's Grace and in the knowledge that Andy is at peace and with God." The family said Griffith "has been laid to rest on his beloved Roanoke Island," but did not elaborate. Despite his later success with Matlock, it was the role of Sheriff Andy Taylor
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Quartavious Davis is still shocked by what happened to him in federal court two months ago. My first offense, and they gave me all this time, said Davis, a pudgy African American with dreadlocks who spoke with Reuters at the Federal Detention Center in Miami. Might just as well say Im dead. Davis was convicted of participating in a string of armed robberies in the Miami area in 2010. His accomplices testified against him, saying he carried a gun during their crimes and discharged it at a dog that chased them after one of their burglaries. But Davis was not convicted of hurting anyone physically, including the dog. Davis would occupy no place at all in the annals of crime if not for his sentence. Now 20 years old, he was sentenced to 1,941 months - almost 162 years - in prison without the possibility of parole. On the day of Daviss interview with Reuters, the U.S. Supreme Court decided that life sentences without parole for defendants under the age of 18 constituted cruel and unusual punishment even in cases of murder. Unfortunately for Davis, he was 18 at the time of his crimes. Nonetheless, Daviss attorney will
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No, you're not so blotto that you're hearing voices. The toilet in a Michigan bar really is talking to you. State police figured they'd hit guys right between the eyes with the message not to drink and drive on the Fourth of July holiday. This week, they unveiled talking urinal cakes that remind customers to call a cab or a friend and get home safely. The cakes are printed with the words
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A Manitoba company at the heart of a high-profile immigration debacle that led to the deportation of three hardworking Filipino men affectionately dubbed the "Three Amigos" pleaded guilty and fined $12,000 for breaking Canadian immigration-protection laws. 5896941 Manitoba Limited - operating as a Shell gas station in Thompson, Man. pleaded guilty last week before provincial court Judge Tim Preston to counts of misrepresentation and employing illegal foreign workers under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act. Preston fined the company $12,000. "The potential for abuse is so huge, I think a message has to be sent," Preston said in passing sentence. The station's owner, Adnan Chaudhary, was in court for the hearing. Preston was given what was described as a "voluminous" statement of facts regarding the Canada Border Services Agency's investigation in the case, but none were read into the court record. Migrant workers Antonio Laroya, Arnisito Gaviola and Ermie Zotomayor were deported in May 2011 to their native Philippines and ordered excluded from returning to Canada for at least a year despite a groundswell of public and some political support to try and keep them here.
In June 2010, the three men were arrested and pulled from their jobs at the Shell station after accusations arose they were employed there illegally. The trio arrived in Canada in 2007 under a federal temporary foreign worker program and paid a recruiter to find them jobs at a gas station in Alberta. After being laid off and their work permits close to expiring, they got low-paying jobs at the Shell station in Thompson. The men testified at an immigration hearing their new employer told them he was working to try and complete required documentation and put them to work immediately. Employers must secure a labour market opinion (LMO) from the federal government before applying for a work permit for foreign workers. A LMO assesses whether or not the jobs offered can be filled by Canadians. The men said their employer told them to start work before securing a LMO. Their efforts to fight the immigration system in court ultimately failed and they were kicked out. Community members rallied around the men, with many signing petitions to the immigration minister and offering all manner of donations - cash, shelter and legal services - in the hopes of them being able to remain.
few years have been for those already in the country. There are about 800 strippers on work permits at various clubs across Canada, said Lambrinos. Many of them have been here for a few years and have renewed their work permits numerous times. What happens to them now . . . has anyone thought about that? he asked. These women opted to come to Canada because of our reputation of being fair. And this is how we treat them? Lambrinos said the real victims in this situation will be women who have been following the rules and are comfortable with their lives as exotic dancers. The manager of a Mississauga strip club, who refused to give his name, called the governments move discrimination. If there is such a big problem, then why are these places, these strip clubs still open? he said
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Investigators say victim was sitting behind intended target in shooting The victim of a brazen shooting at At least one of the injured men is a Vietnamese restaurant Sunday has suspected of being the intended target been identified as a longtime employee of the shooting and associated with of Canada Post. a local street gang, while the other Hai Michael Mikey Du, 36, died victims were struck with stray gunfire, after two gunmen opened fire at Basil police said. Ultimate Pho and Fine Vietnamese Du was not known to police. Cuisine just after 2 a.m. MT Sunday, Investigators believe the postal worker hitting four people. was sitting behind the intended target Two other men, in their 30s and 40s, and was likely unintentionally killed. remain in critical condition. A woman Around 50 people were inside the later showed up at hospital suffering restaurant when the shooting occurred. from a minor gunshot wound. Only five were still at the scene when Canada Post officials said Du had police arrived. Several have since come worked for them for 18 years. forward to speak with investigators. Police say two people - one wearing a Investigators are looking for anyone who dark-coloured hooded sweatshirt, the saw a white Lexus sedan seen speeding other a light-coloured hooded sweatshirt away from the area after the shooting. - walked into the restaurant during a Basil is located in the Horizon Industrial private party and began shooting. Park, next to the community of Whitehorn.
Victim Of Restaurant Shooting Was Expanded Border Wait-Time System Improves Cross-Border Travel Innocent Bystander, Police Say
A new border delay message sign on Highway 1 will make it easier for motorists and commercial vehicle operators travelling to the U.S. to plan their route and save time. The sign was announced by Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway Ed Fast and Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure Blair Lekstrom. The Advanced Traveller Information System (ATIS) measures and displays border wait times to allow motorists to make informed travel decisions. The new sign is located on Highway 1 westbound, between the Whatcom Road Interchange and Highway 11. The new sign is part of the previous $2.6-million Highway 11/13 ATIS expansion, with the Government of Canada and the Province of British Columbia each contributing $1.3 million. "The Government of Canada is proud to participate in the expansion of the Advanced Traveller Information System," said the Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway. "Using advanced technologies such as this new sign at crossings along the B.C. and Washington State international border will help travellers decide when and where to cross this border and will reduce delays at these crossings." "We are committed to working with all partners to move people and goods more safely and efficiently across our borders," said Minister Lekstrom. "This
More than 3,000 crashes involving B.C. vehicles happen in Alberta each year and with the Calgary Stampede starting in a few days, many British Columbians are heading to Calgary to take part in the festivities. Drivers may face heavy traffic, unfamiliar road patterns and other distractions en route. Some may even find themselves in the unfortunate situation of being involved in a crash. However, itll now be easier for those drivers to get back on the road faster and continue with their adventures through a new partnership between ICBC and Fix Auto in Alberta. Partnerships like this provide peace of mind to British Columbians, said Kevin Falcon, Minister of Finance and Deputy Premier. ICBC and Fix Auto will help ease the frustrations for drivers involved in a crash in Alberta by taking care of their immediate needs. The partnership covers all drivers with ICBC optional insurance coverage while travelling in Alberta from Edmonton south to the U.S. border. Customers involved in a crash or who have another type of claim, where their vehicle can no longer be driven or who have concerns about driving their vehicle, will be offered the option of going to a Fix Auto location when they call ICBCs Dial-aClaim. ICBC will connect them directly to Fix Auto, wholl arrange towing, repair and rental vehicle services. We know that getting in a crash is stressful, especially when youre far from home, said Craig Horton, senior vice president of claims. Our partnership with Fix Auto will allow us to take care of our customers travelling in Alberta by providing them with immediate access to vehicle repair services by a trusted repair partner so they can continue with their travel plans as soon as possible. Fix Auto has several locations in Alberta to provide ICBC customers
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with safe, high-quality repairs that are guaranteed for as long as the customer owns the vehicle. Fix Auto representatives are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. "Were pleased to be partnering with ICBC to help customers who have been involved in an accident in Alberta, said Steve Leal, Chief Operating Officer, Fix Auto Canada. Were committed to making sure these customers are taken care of whether its helping them arrange a rental vehicle or a tow, or repairing their vehicle and getting it back to them as quick as possible. ICBC has a similar partnership with Kirmac Collision to provide vehicle repair services for customers who have a claim while travelling the I-5 Corridor in Washington State through to Portland, Oregon. Here are a few things you should consider if you're planning to travel outside of B.C.: Connect with your broker. Ask your Autoplan broker what insurance policies are appropriate for you when travelling outside of B.C. Some things that will help you stay protected include third-party liability insurance and RoadStar or RoadsidePlus coverage. These provide valuable features for travelers such as Loss of Use coverage and Vehicle Travel Protection. Making a claim. If you're travelling outside B.C. and you have a claim, call ICBC as soon as possible, toll free 24/7 at 1-800-910-4222. Collect appropriate information. Remember to have an ICBC claims card in your vehicle to help you remember all the information you need to collect from the other driver(s) if you've been involved in a crash. This includes: insurance company and insurance policy number make, model, and license plate number name, address, phone number and driver's license number
new sign will give border travellers and families the information they need to plan their route and save time." The project supports the Province's goal to improve the movement of goods and people, which is outlined in 'Canada Starts Here: The BC Jobs Plan'. It also supports the Government of Canada's commitment to accelerate the legitimate flows of people and goods between Canada and the U.S., while strengthening security and economic competitiveness. The entire ATIS includes overhead message signs approaching key Lower Mainland Canada/U.S. border crossings and changeable message signs on Highway 1, 91 and 99. In addition, travellers can check border wait times and conditions online, at: www.th.gov.bc.ca/ATIS or by calling: 1 604 542-4380. The federal funds come from the Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) at Border Crossings program, a contribution program that provides funding to transportation operators to deploy transportation technology at Canada-U.S. land border crossings. This new sign is part of several measures undertaken by the federal and provincial governments to improve cross-border trade and travel in B.C. These measures include expanding the ATIS, adding NEXUS lanes at three border crossings, FAST improvements at Highway 15, improving commercial vehicle access and adding an anti-idling signal system at the Peace Arch crossing.
Who wants to be a millionaire? Lotto Max will this week make history when it sets a new Canadian lottery record with a total of $100 million to be won. "It's a real new benchmark," said Andrea Marantz with the Western Canada Lottery Corporation. "It's never happened in Canada before so it's pretty exciting." Up for grabs in Friday's draw is a $50 million jackpot -- the highest permitted with Lotto Max -- plus 50 individual $1 million Maxmillions prizes. Normally the number of Maxmillions available is based on ticket sales, but this week there are 50 guaranteed, said Marantz. On June 25, 2012, there was a $50 million jackpot accompanied by 49 Maxmillions. "We've been close, but we've never been here before," said Marantz of this week's draw. "We have the chance to create 51 millionaires on Friday night." This is the fourth week the $50 million jackpot has been up for grabs -- draws on June 15, 22 and 29 were unsuccessful in matching winning numbers.
Marantz said when the jackpot is this high, ticket sales do increase, partly because groups of hopeful winners start forming. Each ticket sold for this week's draw is automatically entered to win the jackpot and all the Maxmillions, which must be matched exactly to claim the $1 million prizes. Draws will begin at 8 p.m. Friday and winning numbers are expected be posted later that night or early Saturday.
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1) What is a minority government? A. The party in power holds less than half of the seats in the House of Commons. B. The party in power holds at least half of the seats in the House of Commons. C. The party in power holds at least half of the seats in the House of Commons and the Senate. D. The party in power holds at least half of the seats in the Senate. 2) Which region is known as the industrial and manufacturing heartland of Canada?
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1. Cucumbers contain most of the vitamins you need every day, just one cucumber contains Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6, Folic Acid, Vitamin C, Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium and Zinc. 2. Feeling tired in the afternoon, put down the caffeinated soda and pick up a cucumber. Cucumbers are a good source of B Vitamins and Carbohydrates that can provide that quick pick-me-up that can last for hours. 3. Tired of your bathroom mirror fogging up after a shower? Try rubbing a cucumber slice along the mirror, it
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Aries (March 21-April 19) Those holding position of authority and influence should watch out-for favour - seekers and flatterers. Any mistake on your part could undermine your position at work. An emotional show of feelings could harm your interests. Those looking out for a job are likely to receive two offers in this week. Do not accept the offer which entails a change of location. Taurus (April 20-May 20) Stick to your routine work activities. Fresh ventures are fraught with hassles. There is an element of suspicion in a new venture brought to you this week. You need to be careful in the matters of the heart and not getting involved with a person having dubious past. Gemini (May 21-June 20) Work wise a profitable week. Some of you will be required to travel at a short notice to conclude a certain deal. Professionals or the self employed need to be very careful, for someone is likely to falsely implicate them in a legal tangle. Home and family affairs
run smoothly. Cancer (June 21-July 22) There can be a staff or labour problem at work making this week a forced holiday. You should try to stay clear of any disputes and problems. Some of you are likely to attend to some repair work at home or visit a relative whom you have not seen for a long time. Leo (July 23-Aug 22) Travel plans are likely to get postponed. Some of you are likely to face problems while commuting to work. An unexpected payment gets deferred. The health of a parent or any maternal member of your family will cause worry and concern. Your plans for the evenings may get cancelled. Virgo (Aug 23-Sept 22) You will be making plans for a journey either for work or on a holiday. Some of you are likely to receive money through the sale of a land or a house. The youngsters who are in love will face opposition from their family. This may make them revaluate their present relationship.
Libra (Sept 23-Oct 22) The successful completion of your current task will bring immediate financial gains. Some of you will travel to sign new contracts or to recover some payment long overdue. Love life is brimming with excitement. However, those having secret liaison run the risk of being exposed. Scorpio (Oct 23-Nov 21) You may not be in the mood to work this week. Some of you may take a day off and others are likely to go out shopping. An outing in the company of your mate or beloved and friends will prove enjoyable. You will end up spending much more than you had anticipated. Sagittarius (Nov 22-Dec 21) You are greeted with a sudden surprise with the receipt of a large sum of money. The employed will be given a prestigious assignment to handle independently. You will conclude your task with the able support of colleague and associate. Home and family is good.
Capricorn (Dec 22-Jan 19) Work continues smoothly. Some of you will take up a part time job or an agency which will prove beneficial. Some of you will be required to travel on work which could keep you away from home for a long period of time. Heavy pressure at work leaves you with no time for a leisure and romance. Aquarius (Jan 20-Feb 18) A hectic work schedule could prove stressful and tiring. You need to take rest; else, you could be heading for a health problem. Those who are already feeling fatigue should consult their physician or go in for a thorough medical checkup in this week. Tension prevails on the home front. Pisces (Feb 19-March 20) Stick to routine work and avoid fresh investments. Any project which is showing a loss should be abandoned at once. A female relative is likely to create mischief and misunderstanding within your family. You need to warn your immediate family members against her machination.
Preparation:
Coconut Barfi
Ingredients Coconut 1 or 2 cups of scraped coconut shreds Water 2 cups Milk 2 tablespoon Sugar 1-1/2 cups Cardamoms 6, finely powdered Ghee 3 tablespoons, melted How to make Heat a pan, add the coconut shreds and fry gently over low flame. When the coconut milk moisture is somewhat reduced, remove it from flame. Now in a separate vessel, boil water over moderate heat. When the water starts boiling, add sugar and keep on stirring till the mixture boils. Add milk to the boiling sugar syrup. When the sugar syrup takes a thick syrupy form, add the fried coconut shreds to it. Stir constantly till the coconut and sugar syrup are blended well together. Now add ghee and cardamom powder. Stir till the mixture looks thick, remove from the heat and pour into a gheesmeared table or plate. Flatten the surface evenly. When the mixture turns cold, cut it into squares or diamond shape and serve.
8 shrimp, peeled and deveined 8 scallops 4 small fish fillets 1 green pepper, cut into 1-in squares 1/2 Spanish onion, sectioned 8 cherry tomatoes Marinade: 1/2 cup vegetable oil 1/4 cup lemon juice 1 tbsp green onions, chopped 1/2 tsp tarragon Lemon Sauce: 2 tsp butter 1 tbsp all-purpose flour 1 cup milk 2 tsp Dijon mustard 1/2 tsp salt Pepper, freshly ground 2 tbsp lemon juice 1/2 tsp grated lemon rind
Parsley, chopped Instructions Cut fish fillets into strips about 1 x 5 in; roll up and thread on skewers, along with other seafood and vegetables. (If fillets are too thick to roll, cut into chunks). Marinade kebobs for at least 2 hours in mixture of oil, lemon juice, green onions and tarragon. Lemon Sauce Melt butter in small saucepan over medium heat. Add flour to make a smooth paste; blend in milk, stirring constantly. Cook until thick and bubbly. Add mustard, salt, pepper, lemon juice and rind. Heat through. Sprinkle with parsley. Broil or barbecue kebobs about 3 min on each side, basting frequently with marinade. Serve with Lemon Sauce.
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With so many credit card offers from Canadian banks to choose from, it really does help to do some research first to ensure you can understand them and more importantly compare them to find a credit card offer that suits your spending habits and financial situation. There is no denying that credit cards have their uses. In fact many people wont even bother to carry any cash when they have a credit card in their wallet. Herein lies the danger, it is too easy to pay for everything with your credit card. It is important for you to learn the important things you need to know when choosing a credit card and completing your online credit card application. There is no denying that credit cards have their uses. In fact many people don't even bother to carry any cash when they have a credit card in their wallet. Herein lies the danger, it is too easy to pay for everything with your credit card, be it household shopping, Internet purchases or booking a holiday. But the only way to manage this mode of spending is to learn to discipline yourself when using your credit card and knowing how to select a credit card; otherwise the debt collector can soon be knocking at your door. You have to be careful in choosing a credit card. But that's not to say credit cards are a bad option, it comes down to knowing what finance options are available to you, and which will best suit your needs and spending habits and how to choose a credit card. Sometimes a personal loan might be more appropriate for your purpose or a store account that lets you purchase goods with no interest. If you are booking travel online or shopping on the Internet, using a Visa or MasterCard debit card is an option to save you any interest charges. Debit cards have become more popular
in the last few years, particularly for those who haven't been able to afford a credit card. The advantage of debit cards is that they provide the convenience of credit cards, but you are using your own money as opposed to borrowing on credit. However, there are some advantages to credit cards if you know how to pick a credit card that works for you. Personal loans vs. credit cards Personal loans usually have lower interest rates than credit cards. When you borrow money, the credit provider will charge you interest on that loan until the debt is totally repaid. Because a personal loan generally has fixed term payments and lower interest, the debt tends to reduce faster than that of a credit card. Credit cards don't have a fixed time frame for payment, i.e. you can make minimum repayments per month, and still keep adding credit back on your card until your limit is reached. This is not a good way to go for reducing your debt, which is yet another reason you need to be careful in picking a credit card. Interest free shopping It's not at all unusual, to see major electrical and furniture retailers advertising "Nothing to pay for 6 months or until 2012". These offers are usually for big ticket items such as washing machines, entertainment packages or plasma TV's etc. Buying an item interest free lets you take home your purchase, and pay it off during the given period, or before the interest free period expires. If you opt for the latter, it might be nice to have your item immediately but how will you feel two years later, paying for something that is already two years old? This is just something to consider when you are thinking about how to choose a credit card. Interest free purchases have two
When it comes to choosing a credit card, the choice isn't always easy!
types of payment methods: The item can be paid for by monthly installments, with a minimum payment required each month; or no payment is necessary during the interest free period, but the amount must be paid in full before the term expires. If you make the monthly payments or pay by the agreed time, no interest is charged. However, read your contract before you sign it as other fees could be applied, for example: Monthly account keeping fees Establishment fees Fees for payment handling If the item isn't paid by the due date, you will have interest charged on the balance outstanding, and be careful, this can be high. Quite often when you sign up for an interest free item in a store you will be offered a store credit card. This can be dangerous if you get carried away, making other purchases or withdrawing cash, since these cards do not carry interest free terms and the interest rates can be very high, as much as 28%. Which is why it's important to know how to select a credit card that suits you. Picking your credit card After considering all your options and deciding that you are going to choose a credit card for your finances, there are a few steps you can take to ensure you select a credit card that is right for you. Knowing how to pick a credit card, especially the right one is critical. Credit card selection depends in following aspects: The Interest Rates First and foremost, consider the interest rate. Often times, the credit card says that they have a 0% APR. That means that they have no interest. That's fantastic...Except for one small detail: that's probably just the introductory rate. Ensure that you read the terms and conditions (the fine print). This rate is only for a short period of time before it increases to the prime rate or
slightly above that rate. If you do find a credit card with 0% APR, try and see if you can't get one that has a 0% transfer rate so you can get the balance from a high interest credit card over to this no-interest credit card. That can be saving grace for your pocket and debt. But remember, the 0% APR on balance transfer would just be an introductory rate. Pay back the balance because the true interest will suddenly appear. Rewards Cards If you are like most people and want to try and get something back for your use of a credit card, look into getting a rewards card. These are cards that the companies provide that earn you different rewards. Some of these rewards could be anything from miles on an airplane to gift cards to stays in hotels to anything else really. The credit card company is the one that decides really just what they want to offer. They offer points on every dollar you spend and that really is a great thing. Annual Fees However, keep your eye on the annual fee. If you're not using the card all that much then paying whatever annual fee they have might actually cost you more than you're receiving in rewards. A rewards card is good for the person that is going to use it a lot and pay back the balance before the end of the month. That's the best way to reap the benefits of a rewards card. Finally, check the fine print on when the rewards becomes invalid. They aren't yours forever. You have to use them in a certain amount of time. Be on the lookout for cards which offer 'no point expiry', as this is an invaluable feature which will drastically increase the value of your rewards card.
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Ethnic Indian Media In NZ Under Scrutiny: Grossly Divided, And Not Doing Its Job Thakur Ranjit Singh
Indian ethnic media came under scrutiny in the 4th Hindu Conference in Auckland, New Zealand last month with some hard talk on its state of affairs. There was complaint on lack of cooperation and unhealthy competition. If all Indian media owners were locked in a room, they would end up killing each other. Such animosity, bad blood and unhealthy completion was not doing any good to Indian journalism here, said one delegate, wishing to remain anonymous. What Indian journalism? quipped the other delegate. He said most Indian media were bereft of qualified journalists and journalism, and were mere moneymaking businesses, indulging incopy journalism and doing nothing towards the course of journalism. You name one Indian media in New Zealand which has qualified journalists, paid competitive salary and is interested to further the cause of journalism and truth, said a third one, a community leader, during tea break, wishing not to be identified in press. The session on serving community through media opened up frank and open discussion, with the commentators wishing to remain anonymous, for obvious fear of victimisation by media. However, not all were afraid to be named. Among them were two stalwarts of Indian media in New Zealand. They lived true to the adage that the role of media is to tell the truth and truth they spoke. This did not come from armchair critics, but from two respected leaders of Indian print media. Venkat Raman, editor of Indian Newslink and Dev Nadkarni, former founding editor of Indian Weekender, collectively agreed that ethnic Indian media left a great deal to be desired. Raman, who has over four decades of international media experience left Indian Foreign Service in 1967 to be a journalist because he wanted to tell truth and not be a mere spin doctor. He said that with the advent of fall of Murdoch media from grace, medias reputation in international market had taken a big dent. There is falling standards of reporting, editing and publishing; poverty of morality, scandals and Cheque Book Journalism, Raman said, adding that some mainstream media would use their cheque books to cover a celebrity wedding. In describing local media, Raman stated that the approach of Indian ethnic media in Auckland varies from one to the other. To some, journalism is a weekend hobby. Look at the News of the World, which scandalised the whole earth, the whole planet last year. To some, it is a fortnightly battle of survival and to others it is monthly bonanzas, which are able to harvest large advertising, and therefore revenue, he added. While being part of media fraternity, Raman was honest and straightforward
enough to enumerate some harsh realities of ethnic Indian media in New Zealand. He told that there was absence of unity and combined efforts in taking a united stand on either any community or journalistic issues. He told of unhealthy practices, lack of investigative journalism, unhealthy competition and the tendency of media to hide failures and overstate achievements. This was from the fact that media had more chances to make money from happy and satisfied people. Journalism was almost non-existent because, as copy journalist they had to conform to the taste of communality not to tell bad stories and churning out advertorials to get business at the cost of journalistic standard. We have advertorials advertisers invariably ask you to provide space for their commercial rather than editorial. So, ladies and gentleman, where there is space for providing truth, providing correct information? Raman asked an engrossed audience. While enumerating these shortfalls of Indian journalism bereft of journalism principles, Raman perhaps joked that he was unfit for his job, personifying the whole Indian media. The second, equally truthful and proficient speaker was Dev Nadkarni who comes from academia background with years of experience in local and international media, and at one time headed University of the South Pacific Journalism School. He spent four years at National Business Review (NBR) and had been a writer for the NZ Herald and other Australian publications as well as for three years as editor of Indian Weekender until recently. His topic was the gap between Indian media and the mainstream one.Is there a gap? Most certainly there is.
And the tendency is usually to lay the blame for the gap squarely on the doorstep of the mainstream media. It takes two to create a gap and it is not often that we look at our own selves to see what could be wrong at our end, he told delegates. He said it was quite normal for the mainstream society including mainstream media to look at ethnic communities as insular while at the same time, the Kiwi Indian community also suffered from the perception in some sections of the mainstream as being hopelessly divided. Nadkarni was critical of Indians who had made a conscious voluntary choice to make NZ their home and yet were at the forefront of creating cultural ghettos. Why not look at expanding their cultural offering into the mainstream instead? After all, the political systems here as well as the politicians are open to change and inclusiveness and diversity. Why not try to merge first rather than create a separate system while reaping the benefits of the mainstream system, he challenged Indian community leaders. He cited another case of divided Indian community with his conversation with a very very senior leader of the National Party where they were inundated with invitations to same Indian celebrations like Diwali and Independence Day in the same city on different days, with officials lobbying for their presence. He capped it with his experience of three Indian Independence Day celebrations in Samoa which only had ten Indian nationals. Nadkarni lamented the state of hopelessly divided Indian media when he told that he was invited to a NZ Chinese media function, but could never see that happening within
Indian media. He spoke about two sports and community awards being launched for the Indian community almost simultaneously, and questioned whose interests were they serving -the communities or the organisers'? He threw down the gauntlet to the Indian media to work together to help bridge the gap between the Indian media and the mainstream media with an innovative program, and volunteered to help achieve the objective. Just as we need to bridge the mainstream gap, we first need to bridge the gaps that prevent us from working together in the spirit of Saha na vavatu... [Spirit of working together, without hostility], he concluded. E-mail: thakurji@xtra.co.nz (Thakur Ranjit Singh attended 4th Hindu Conference at Sudima Hotel, Auckland Airport, New Zealand on 12 and 13 May 2012 as a representative of Waitakere Indian Association. He chaired the session on Serving community through media.)
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concern. It may be easy to bristle at other people expressing concern. However, consider carefully what they have to say. Are the words coming from someone you normally respect and trust? Denial is not an uncommon reaction. Breaking the cycle of child abuse If you have a history of child abuse, having your own children can trigger strong memories and feelings that you may have repressed. This may happen when a child is born or at later ages when you remember specific abuse to you. You may be shocked and overwhelmed by your anger, and feel like you cant control it. But you can learn new ways to manage your emotions and break your old patterns. Remember, you are the most important person in your childs world. Its worth the effort to make a change and you dont have to go it alone. Help and support are available. Tips for changing your reactions 1. Learn what is age appropriate and what is not. Having realistic expectations of what children can handle at certain ages will help you avoid frustration and anger at normal child behavior. For example, newborns are not going to sleep through the night without a peep and toddlers are not going to be able to sit quietly for extended periods of time. 2. Develop new parenting skills. While learning to control your emotions is critical, you also need a game plan of what you are going to do instead. Start by learning appropriate discipline techniques and how to set clear boundaries for your children. Parenting classes, books and seminars are a way to get this information. You can also turn to other parents for tips and advice. 3. Take care of yourself. If you are not getting enough rest and support or youre feeling overwhelmed, you are much more likely to succumb to anger. Sleep deprivation, common in parents of young children, adds to moodiness and irritabilityexactly what you are trying to avoid. 4. Get professional help. Breaking the cycle of abuse can be very difficult if the patterns are strongly entrenched. If you cant seem to stop yourself no matter how hard you try, its time to get help, be it therapy, parenting classes or other interventions. Your children will thank you for it. 5. Learn how you can get your emotions under control. The first step to getting your emotions under control is realizing that they are there. If you were abused as a child, you may have an especially difficult time getting in touch with your range of emotions. You may have had to deny or repress them as a child and now they spill out without your control. For a step by step process on how you can develop your emotional intelligence.
Help The Ravenous Rabbit Through This Maze To Find The Red Radish
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Circle the letter of the word that best completes the sentence. 1) I came in ______ and won a silver medal. A. measurement B. length C. second D. weight 2) There are 60 seconds in a ______. A. year B. week C. minute D. length 3) ______ are used to weigh objects. A. scales B. second C. year D. ruler 4) The ______ of the rope is twenty feet. A. measurement B. length C. year D. second 5) He took a ______ of the wall length. A. measurement B. month C. measure D. length 6) January is the first ______ of the year. A. length B. month C. measure D. second 7) I saw my ______ when I stood on the scale. A. length B. month C. second D. weight 8) The two halves represent ______. A. week B. weight C. equal parts D. second 9) There are twelve months in a ______. A. equal parts B. year C. minute D. second 10) A standard ______ is twelve inches long. A. ruler B. equal parts C. month D. measure 11) We are learning to ______ by centimeters. A. equal parts B. measure C. minute D. week 12) There are seven days in a ______. A. measure B. week C. weight D. month
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Pioglitazone, a drug commonly prescribed for type 2 diabetes, may also elevate bladder cancer risk, says a new Canadian research. In a bid to link pioglitazone and bladder cancer, researchers conducted a systematic review and analysis of clinical trials and observational studies involving over 2.6 million patients. "We observed an increased risk of bladder cancer associated with the use of thiazolidinediones," writes Jeffrey Johnson from the School of Public Health, University of Alberta and study co-author, the Canadian Medical Association Journal reports. Thiazolidinediones, including Pioglitazone, introduced in the late 1990s, are also known as glitazones, a class of drugs used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes, according to an Alberta statement. "In particular, use of pioglitazone was associated with an increased risk of bladder cancer based on a pooled estimate from three cohort studies involving more than 1.7 million individuals," adds Johnson. The researchers also looked at a possible association with rosiglitazone, another type of thiazolidinedione, but did not see an effect.
Scientists have isolated some Indian and Australian medicinal plant extracts that could potentially help manage diabetes. Researchers from Australia's health burden, with the World Health Swinburne University of Technology Organisation estimating that more have investigated 12 medicinal plant than 180 million people worldwide extracts to determine their potential currently suffer from the disease," said in slowing down two key enzymes in Enzo Palombo, associate professor and carbohydrate metabolism which affect study co-author at Swinburne. blood sugar and diabetes. "More than 800 plants are used as The extracts comprise seven Australian traditional remedies in one or other aboriginal medicinal plants and five form for the treatment of diabetes, but Indian ayurvedic plants. the management of the disease without Of the plant extracts, Australian any side effects is still a challenge," said sandalwood (Santalum spicatum) Palombo, according to a Swinburne and the Indian kino tree (Pterocarpus statement. marsupium) had the greatest effect "The results obtained in this study in slowing down both enzymes, the showed that most of the traditional journal BMC Complementary and plant extracts have good potential for Alternative Medicine reports. the prevention and management of "Diabetes represents a global public diabetes," added Palombo.
Including one portion of seafood in your weekly diet may halve the chances of suffering a heart attack, it has been revealed. Prawns, crabs, squid and octopus are the type found in cheese, red meat just as packed with vitamins, minerals and fast food that increase levels of and fish oils as fish like salmon or cod, bad cholesterol in the body. the Daily Mail reported. So seafood is unlikely to have a major They all contain Omega-3 a key fatty impact on your blood cholesterol levels. acid known to help with heart health. However, the NHS advises against Although seafood contains cholesterol, eating raw shellfish and raw seafood it's actually foods high in saturated fats during pregnancy.
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'Bored' Office Workers Pile On Pounds Increasing Coffee Intake Can Cut Risk Of Most Common Form Of Skin Cancer By Gorging On Unhealthy Snacks
Boring desk jobs are fuelling obesity epidemic as employees are opting for unhealthy snacks to pass the day. Competition to bring the best cakes into the office on special occasions like birthdays is also contributing to bulging waistlines, a recent survey has revealed. Researchers found that 42 percent of office workers gained up to a lot of weight in a year as they indulged on snacks such as cake and biscuits during their working hours. Boredom was named as the biggest factor in workers reaching for a treat while others relied on a sugar rush to get them through the working day. 50 percent of men questioned admitted to having a snacking addiction. 30 percent of men said that they felt left out if they avoided calorie-laden goodies being passed around the office while just 17 percent of women acknowledged to finding it impossible to resist office treats. However, despite having greater willpower, the survey by men's fashion retailer 'High and Mighty' found more women put on weight over the course of a year. Half of the women surveyed said that they put on weight in the last year in contrast to 40 percent of their male counterparts. "You're going to lose and gain weight throughout your life, it's unavoidable. But our research seems to show that you're more likely to gain weight during your office life," the media quoted Gill Politis as saying. Politis, managing director of men's fashion retailer High and Mighty, blamed the 'tremendous camaraderie as well as competition' in the workplace with people bringing in treats leading to a 'competitive spirit that says "my chocolate cake is better than yours"'. "It's the perfect storm that conspires against the diet-conscious," she said. The research into office weight gain was instigated by the retailer as part of a programme aimed at matching fashion with lifestyle changes. For those who do change size during their office life, Politis recommends wardrobe alterations. "The worst thing you can do if you put on or lose a couple of pounds is to stick to the same clothes. They're unflattering and will exaggerate your size," she added.
Scientists say eating a handful of pistachio nuts a day can help reduce the damage done to the body by acute stress. Experts at Pennsylvania State University associated with eating about 1.5oz of claim that the nuts help lower blood nuts a day. pressure and heart rate in difficult situations. "Daily events, such as a tight deadline In a study participants were given or public speaking can increase blood a variety of healthy diets, some pressure," the Daily Mail quoted containing pistachios, some without. Dr Sheila West, lead author of the The scientists then measured their study published online in the journal subjects' cardiovascular responses, Hypertension, as saying. first as they took a challenging mental "These results are significant because arithmetic test and again as they they show that physiological responses immersed their feet in cold water. to stress are affected by the foods we The largest drop in blood pressure was eat," she noted.
People could lower their risk of developing the most common form of skin cancer, basal cell carcinoma, by increasing the number of cups of caffeinated coffee they drink, suggest researchers. A new study found that consumption An inverse association was observed of caffeinated coffee was inversely between all coffee consumption associated with risk of basal cell and risk of basal cell carcinoma. carcinoma. Similarly, an inverse association was "Our data indicate that the more seen between intake of caffeine from caffeinated coffee you consume, the all dietary sources (coffee, tea, cola lower your risk of developing basal and chocolate) and risk of basal cell cell carcinoma," said Jiali Han, Ph.D., carcinoma. However, consumption of associate professor at Brigham and decaffeinated coffee was not associated Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical with a decreased risk of basal cell School in Boston and Harvard School carcinoma. of Public Health. "These results really suggest that it is "I would not recommend increasing the caffeine in coffee that is responsible your coffee intake based on these data for the decreased risk of basal cell alone. However, our results add basal carcinoma associated with increasing cell carcinoma to a list of conditions for coffee consumption," said Han. which risk is decreased with increasing "This would be consistent with coffee consumption. This list includes published mouse data, which indicate conditions with serious negative health caffeine can block skin tumor consequences such as type 2 diabetes formation. However, more studies and Parkinson's disease," said Han. in different population cohorts and Basal cell carcinoma is the form of additional mechanistic studies will skin cancer most commonly diagnosed be needed before we can say this in the United States. Even though it is definitively," the researchers added. slow-growing, it causes considerable In contrast to the findings for basal cell morbidity and places a burden on carcinoma, neither coffee consumption health care systems. nor caffeine intake were inversely "Given the large number of newly associated with the two other forms of diagnosed cases, daily dietary changes skin cancer, squamous cell carcinoma having any protective effect may have and melanoma, the most deadly form an impact on public health," said Han. of the disease. Han and his colleagues generated their Only 1,953 cases of squamous cell results by conducting a prospective carcinoma and 741 cases of melanoma analysis of data from the Nurses' Health were recorded among the 112,897 Study, a large and long-running study participants included in Han's analyses. to aid in the investigation of factors "It is possible that these numbers are influencing women's health, and the insufficient for any association with Health Professionals Follow-up Study, coffee consumption to be seen. As the an analogous study for men. study participants are followed for a Of the 112,897 participants included in longer time, the number of cases of the analyses, 22,786 developed basal these conditions is likely to increase. We cell carcinoma during the more than 20 may be in a position in 10 years' time to years of follow-up in the two studies. better address this issue," said Han.
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We Suffer Prejudices In Bollywood: Salman Khan Back To His Bratty Ways?? Ekta Kapoor
trailer. A-rating programming is allowed on TV after 11 p.m., and then also we are not allowed to show anything. There is so much prohibition in society for everything and because anyone can raise a question. Everyone is so scared. I dont blame the censors. They are under so much pressure. People are ready to file a PIL (public interest litigations) against everything its really curbing the creativity. I thought the first part of my series in 2005 would have to face all this. We are in 2012, for gods sake! It really seems like the world is coming to an end, she quipped. But she points out the biggest challenge is that any kind of double meaning in Hindi sounds crass. Very strong research once said that the real problem with our language is that it is so restrictive. The American language has extended itself to slang and made it more colloquial, Ekta observed. Hindi has not taken any such extension because of which there has been stagnation in the language. So it is much tougher to write a Hindi comedy with double meaning because we didnt want to go crass, added the filmmaker, who has produced films like Love Sex Aur Dhokha, Ragini MMS and The Dirty Picture. However, she believes the Sachin Yardi-directed movie, releasing July 27, has adult humour in measured amount. We wanted to go funny with adult humour. Some portions could probably hurt some sensibilities. But on the whole, the film has tried to keep its humour funny without being offensive, she said. Cracking jokes in Hindi is an uphill task because they sound worse than they sound in English, said Ekta. Delhi Belly was made in English because they clearly realised the power of that language in making things sound much better than they are. For us, it has been a struggle to make Hindi a language where double meaning doesnt go into becoming another lowest common denominator and this just turns out to be another film, said the filmmaker. She has brought her brother Tusshar Kapoor and actor Riteish Deshmukh together after seven years for the franchise, which hits the screens July 27.
Ekta Kapoor She describes Kyaa Kool Hai Hum series as Bollywoods answer to American Pie series. But Ekta Kapoor is miffed that the censor board has snipped three scenes from the theatrical trailer of Kyaa Super Kool Hain Hum. She blames it to existing prejudices in the Hindi film industry. Anurag Kashyaps Gangs Of Wasseypur had coarse and crass language too, but it released without cuts. So what is the hullabaloo around Kyaa Super Kool Hain Hum? She replied saying, Theres a big difference here. Thats Anurag Kashyap you know how it is. Everything that Balaji (Motion Pictures) does or any mainstream filmmaker does, will always be considered to be cheap and crass. If Dibakar (Banerjee) would have made this film, it would have a totally different effect. So we always suffer prejudices in Bollywood, and we just fight constantly, she added. The 37-year-old is upset that the censors are not letting the movies original promos reach the theatres, but she doesnt blame them for double standards either. We never had issues in the films first part. I think our society was so much cooler at that time. Now suddenly everyone raises a question, everyone asks 15 questions. So we have a sanitised, boring promo in the theatre for the ones who will be seeing Bol Bachchan, said Ekta who was in town to show the uncut version of the
Recently, a magazine stated that Salman Khan suddenly turned a baddie during a patchwork shoot of YRFs Ek Tha Tiger in Film City. It was reported that the actor lost his cool and apparently hit his ex girl Katrina Kaif with a stick, for stepping out of her vanity van in a figure hugging, cleavage revealing short dress. He also bad mouthed her with foul words. However, the actresss friend denie the violent act. This is completely untrue. Salman and Katrina chose to work in the same film because there was no animosity between them. They got along famously during the Dublin and the Istanbul schedules. Salman cares for Katrina a lot. She is like family, said the friend. The friend added, People make up a lot of stories. Only because they
couldnt keep up to their commitment of making an appearance at an awards function, rumours started flying. If the magazine is to be gone by, Katrina Kaif hurried back into the vanity van and is said to have called up Kareena Kapoor for help. How did the magazine know what happened inside Katrinas vanity when she had locked it? Kareena visiting her friend Salman doesnt necessarily have to be instigated by a phone call from his co-star, added the friend. Katrina however, has no comments to make, about this whole story. Her friend added, Kat has many projects lined up. She doesnt have time for silly rumours generated by the media. In fact she had to turn down Karan Johars offer of Dostana 2 because she couldnt adjust her dates.
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Manoj Kumar
zero diya mere Bharat ne, duniya ko tab ginti aayee...' was a fitting reply which showed his pride in what India was. It was with the same genuine pride that he had installed Nehru, Shastri and Indira on a pedestal along with Bhagat Singh and Lal Bahadur Shastri in his films. I am sure it was not sycophancy, as his sincerity showed, and except for a 'tax exemption' Manoj Kumar did not get any benefit from the Congress. Not any that I know of. He even refused to contest in the elections when he was offered a ticket! Manoj Kumar repeated his success in 'Roti Kapda aur Makaan'. 'Shor' was another good film. He picked up a two para news-story and made a film out of it. The story was about one of those ironies of life: a father cycled non-stop for 14 days, to break a record and win a cash prize to pay for a surgery for his mute son. When the son regains his voice, the father meets with an accident and loses his hearing! Few among the Indian film makers could make a film with this theme, but Manoj did. By now, he had become close to Indira Gandhi who he used to refer to as 'Madam'. It is during this period that politics started corrupting him. In the mid-seventies, when the country was seething at the tyranny let loose by Mrs Gandhi and Sanjay Gandhi, like it happens to all who are too close to power, Manoj lost touch with his audience. Manoj Kumar announced his next film, 'Naya Bharat'. To Manoj it may have been intended as another 'Upkaar', but I see it as no less than a propaganda film. To me the context was the compulsory projection of the 20-point programme on the State-controlled DD and All India Radio. This was the height of sycophancy. Salim-Javed were to write the script. Fortunately for him, the film was not made. The Emergency was lifted and the great Indian public rejected Indira and Sanjay, the way I believe they will reject Sonia Gandhi. If this compromise of Manoj reduced his stature in my view, I suspect he fell in his own esteem, in 1984. The massacre of the Sikhs in New Delhi after the assassination of Indira Gandhi would have made any self-respecting Indian, (especially if he happened to be a Punjabi , for whom Bhagat Singh was a hero,) boil. I am sure Manoj Kumar must have realized the futility of all his 'Upkaars' and Bharats. What had Manoj Kumar to show for all these years...films with messages he didn't believe in. Okay, they brought in a lot of moolah but that wasn't what made him feel great. It was Bharat that made him proud. It was the shots he had devised, which, when the Dheeraj Kumars of this world copied, elated him. It was a Manoj Kumar sans convictions who laid an egg called 'Clerk'. He went into his shell. Quietly, without any fanfare, he switched to Hindutva. But now, the convictions were missing. It was a further disillusioned Manoj Kumar that has made 'Jai Hind'. Manoj Kumar has no beliefs left. ABOUT HIM SELF : Birth name: Harikishen Goswami Date of Birth: 24 July 1937 Height: 5'10" or 1.78 m City: Lahore, Punjab Country: British India (now Pakistan) Children: Son Kunal Goswami Marital status: Married/Single/ Divorced His hero: Dilip Kumar Occupation: Bollywood Actor / Director Debut Film: Fashion FILMOGRAPHY : Maidan-E-Jung (1995) Santosh, Clerk, Deshwasi (1989) Kalyug Aur Ramayan (1987) Kranti (1981) Jatt Punjabi (1979) Amaanat, Shirdi Ke Sai Baba (1977) Dus Numbri (1976) Sanyasi (1975) Roti Kapada Aur Makaan (1974) Be-Imaan, Shor (1972) Mera Naam Joker, Pehchan, Purab Aur Pachhim, Yaadgaar (1970) Sajan (1969) Aadmi, Neel Kamal (1968) Anita, Patthar Ke Sanam, Upkar (1967) Do Badan, Picnic, Sawan Ki Ghata (1966) Bedaag, Gumnaam, Himalay Ki Godh Mein, Poonam Ki Raat, Shaheed (1965) Phoolon Ki Sej, Woh Kaun Thi? (1964) Ghar Basake Dekho (1963) Banarasi Thug, Dr. Vidya, Hariyali Aur Raasta, Maa Beta, Naqli Nawab, Shaadi (1962) Kanch Ki Gudiya, Reshmi Roomal (1961) Honeymoon (1960) Panchayat, Sahara (1958) Fashion (1957)
Manoj Kumar was born on July 24, 1937, at Abbottabad. He is an Indian actor and director in the Bollywood film industry. He is known for acting in and directing films with patriotic themes; for this reason he has been given the nickname of Mr. Bharat. Manoj's image as the patriotic hero started with the 1965 film Shaheed, which was based on the life of Bhagat Singh. With memories of the IndiaPakistan War still fresh, Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri asked him to create a film based on the popular slogan "Jai Jawan Jai Kissan". The result was Manoj Kumar's magnum opus and his directorial debut, Upkar (1967). In it, he managed to convincingly play both a jawan and a kissan. The film was also noted for the famous song Mere Desh Ki Dharti, composed by Kalyanji-Anandji and sung by Mahendra Kapoor. Upkar won Manoj Kumar his first Filmfare Best Director Award. The film was a huge hit and made Manoj the authority on Bollywood patriotism. After dabbling in various roles in the late 1960s, Manoj returned to patriotic themes in Purab Aur Paschim, in which life in the East and West are juxtaposed. In 1972, he starred in Be-Imaan (for which he won the Filmfare Best Actor Award) and directed and starred in Shor. The latter, opposite Jaya Bhaduri, was not a huge box office success, but it did feature the memorable song Ek Pyar Ka Nagma Hai, a duet by Lata Mangeshkar and Mukesh which was composed by Laxmikant Pyarelal. In fact, Manoj would have decided to retire after 'Kranti'. But it doesn't happen. Politicians and film stars never retire. 'Kranti' was his crowning glory. He fulfilled his desire to direct Dilip Kumar, who he had admired, imitated and even disliked. He proved to the world that he was the only director who didn't let Dilip Kumar interfere in his film. 'Kranti' was totally a Manoj
Kumar film, it didn't have the slightest stamp of Dilip Kumar, and usually present in the latter's films. Manoj's diktat to all his stars was 'Aap aao apni marzi se, lekin jao meri marzi se'. He was the King and in those days, he was offered a crore of rupees for acting and directing an outside film. He rejected these offers. He worked at pace leisurely. Not for him the hurried shots and rush jobs. Like Dilip Kumar, Manoj Kumar has always interfered in some of the films he acted in and it showed. I am not sure about his famous suspense film with Sadhana, 'Woh Kaun Thi'. Manoj Kumar has privately claimed credit for the direction of this and some other films - but the Manoj Kumar stamp is visible even in 'Beimaan', 'Dus Numbri' and 'Yaadgar'. Songs like 'Iktaara bole...do tarah ke leader hote hain...' are relevant to the Sonias, Laloos and Rabris of today too. Songs and lyrics made social comments and yet, the films were commercially successful. Successful socially relevant films were impossibility till Manoj Kumar came along. Somehow the 'greatness of India and Indian culture' had never excited the viewers earlier. Manoj Kumar officially began film directing with 'Upkaar'. Mediocre photographers use clichd images to depict contrast; like juxtaposing Bombay's slums with its skyscrapers etc. 'Purab aur Pachhim' did the same, but with a finesse which is still remembered, and copied. Subhash Ghai did it in 'Pardes', and Rishi Kapoor imitated in 'Aa Ab Laut Chalen'. Rishi, in fact, borrowed a video cassette of this film from Manoj Kumar, and the inspiration is there for all to see in Akshaye Khanna and Suman Rangnathan. I can never forget the applause Bharat received when he answered the disillusioned NRI Pran's taunt: 'India's contribution is zero...zero...zero'. 'Jab
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Movie Review
'Bol Bachchan' an upcoming Bollywood romantic flick is directed by Rohit Shetty. The film stars Ajay Devgan, Abhishek Bachchan, Asin and Prachi Desai in the lead roles. 'Bol Bachchan' is expected to hit screens on July 6th which is inspired by 1979 comic flick. Fox Star Studios bought the theatrical trailer for 94 crore Indian rupees. Ajay Devgan plays the role of Prithviraj Raghuvanshi, Abhishek Bachan as Abbas Ali/Abhishek Bachchan, Asin as Sania Bachchan, Prachi Desai, Asrani, Archana Puran Singh, Krushna Abhishek, Tusshar Kapoor, Amitabh Bachan as himself in the title song 'Bol Bachchan' Paresh Ganatra in guest appearacne on Kahani Comedy Circus Ki Bol Bachchan was shot in Jaipur, Nahargarh, Jaigarh, City Palace, Chomu Palace and Samode Palace. Bol Bachchan songs are composed by Himesh Reshmmiya & Ajay Atul which got positive reviews from critics. Amitabh Bachchan, Abhishek Bachchan, Ajay Devgan, Himesh Reshammiya, Mamta Sharma, Shreya Ghoshal and Vineet Singh crooned the musical tracks. SYNOPSIS 'A lie may take care of the present but
it has no future' but when a person lies to the Akhada king of Ranakpur Prithviraj Raghuvanshi (Ajay Devgan), he makes sure that the person is left with no future ahead. A young boy from Delhi, Abbas Ali (Abhishek Bachchan) has been drowning in his financial problems which lead him to his well wisher, Shastri's house in Ranakpur where he comes down to have a proper job to take care of himself and his sister Sania (Asin). Abbas accidentally falls prey to an indistinct situation which makes him lie about his name in front of the villagers in Ranakpur. This uncertain incident plays a very important twist in Abbas's life. He lands up working as a supervisor under the strong Akhada king and an absolute lie hater Prithviraj Raghuvanshi. Destiny forces Abbas Malik to perpetrate a series of lies in front of his lie - hater boss! A single person acting as two different entities, Abbas's topsy-turvy journey makes him lie, lie and keep lying to his boss who hates liars to the core. The fear of getting caught by his Akhada king lie hater boss ultimately turns Abbas into an Absolute 'Bol Bachchan'!
Bol Bachchan
The promos of Ekta Kapoor's forthcoming film Kyaa Super Kool Hain Hum (KSKHH) have already created a lot of buzz what with its raunchy and at times controversial lines. Now it seems that producer Ekta Kapoor and director Sachin Yardi have had an argument of sorts over a particular scene in the film. The scene in question has Tusshar Kapoor mouthing lines like "Yeh Aaj Kal Ke Heroines Ke Naam Kya Kya Hain? Fakhri? Penty?" While the film is an outrageous comedy, Ekta felt that taking digs at actresses Nargis Fakhri and Diana Penty was not in good light and requested director Sachin Yardi to delete the scene. However, Yardi felt otherwise and refused to comply with Ekta's demand causing an argument between them. Now it remains to be seen who wins this argument and whether the scene in question is retained in the final cut or not?
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Staight from the Gods comes Xanadu, a rousing grand finale for the Arts Club Theatre this season. Leaving on a high note is this entertaining musical comedy now belting out the hits at the Arts Club Theatre's Granville Island Stage. Whether you like nostalgia or plain fun this two act tour de force is definitely a toe tapping experience not to be missed. Blessed with an all star cast director Dean Paul Gibon does justice to the original hit movie. Fans of the original hit Universal Pictures may well remember the title role played by Australian star Olivia Newton John. Taking off where Olivia left off is ancient muse Kira, played with absolute delight Marlie Collins she sets just the perfect tone for this illfated romance pitting her and The Gods against a mere mortal from Earth named Sonny. Out to make his mark in the art world is one Gaelan Beatty who miraculously meets up with the enchanting blonde goddess who at first can't believe her good fortune. Love affairs come and go and this one is a real doozy. Most of the action takes place in Venice Beach,
California where this lowly artist can't get on track - that is until he meets the girl of his dreams. Complications arrive in a hurry as this bewitching woman is a child of Zeus and her relatives aren't about to let her "settle" for a man from Earth. Terrific songs that are a delightful blast from the past make Xanadu a wonderful two hour treat. All the cast definitely look to be having a good time and the songs will grown on you. Show stopping tunes like Evil Woman, All Over The World will put you in a spin while some of the decorations and costumes are to die for. Among the highlights are two female muses played by the boys, in the form of Vincent Tong and J. Cameron Barnett whose presence will grow on you. Ancient curses and evil machinations mesh with wonderful dialogue to pull this sharp-witted musical off in flying colours. Standing ovations are at times common in the theatre world. In the case of this production it's truly worth it and fitting for all ages. Disco lives as does show business thanks to this wonderful recreation of a screen classic. Energy
abounds in this classic show which also includes such hits as Suddenly and Have You Ever Been Mellow. Each cast member also has a great voice which further enhances the appeal of this lively production that never has a dull moment. It's all about love and
dreams and hope. Be sure to catch Xanadu at the Vancouver Arts Club Theatre on Granville Island. Xanadu is running from now until August 4. For show times and tickets information call (604) 687-1644 or go to www.artsclub.com
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Global University Cities Index (since 2006) and the top 20 Global Innovation Cities by the 2thinknow Global Innovation Agency (since 2007). The metropolis is also home to the world's largest tram network. The main airport serving Melbourne is Melbourne Airport. Avalon Airport is currently being developed into Melbourne's second international airport. Melbourne was declared a city by letters patent of Queen Victoria, issued on 25 June 1847.The Port Phillip District became the separate Colony of Victoria in 1851, with Melbourne as its capital. With the Aboriginal population dispossessed of their lands and their management of fire having been disrupted for almost 15 years, the Colony experienced for the first time its largest-ever bushfires, burning about 25% of the land area of Victoria on Black Thursday on 6 February 1851. Victorian gold rush An influx of interstate and overseas migrants, particularly Irish, German and Chinese, saw the development of slums including a temporary "tent city" established on the southern banks of the Yarra. Chinese migrants founded a Chinatown in 1851, which remains the longest continuous Chinese settlement in the Western World. In the aftermath of the Eureka Rebellion, mass public support for the plight of the miners in Melbourne resulted in major political changes to the colony. The various nationalities involved in the Eureka Stockade revolt and Burke and Wills expedition give some indication of migration flows in the second half of the nineteenth century. Land boom and bust The economic boom of the Victorian gold rush peaked during the 1880s, by which time Melbourne had become the richest city in the world, and the largest after London in the British Empire. Melbourne hosted two international exhibitions at the large purpose-built Exhibition Building between 1880 and 1890, spurring the construction of several prestigious hotels including the Menzies, Federal and the Grand (Windsor). In 1855 the Melbourne Cricket Club secured possession of its now famous ground, the MCG. Australian Football commenced in earnest about 1858, and Yarra rowing clubs and "regattas" became popular about the same time. In 1861 the Melbourne Cup was first run. In 1864 Melbourne acquired its first public monumentthe Burke and Wills statue.
Melbourne is the capital and most populous city in the state of Victoria, and the second most populous city in Australia. The Melbourne City Centre is the hub of the greater metropolitan area and the Census statistical divisionof which "Melbourne" is the common name. The metropolis is located on the large natural bay known as Port Phillip, with the city centre positioned at the estuary of the Yarra River (at the northernmost point of the bay). The metropolitan area then extends south from the city centre, along the eastern and western shorelines of Port Phillip, and expands into the hinterland. The city centre is situated in the municipality known as the City of Melbourne, and the metropolitan area consists of a further 30 municipalities.
Melbourne was founded in 1835 (47 years after the European settlement of Australia) by settlers from Launceston
in Van Diemen's Land. It was named by governor Richard Bourke in 1837, in honour of the British Prime Minister of the day, William Lambthe 2nd Viscount Melbourne. Melbourne was officially declared a city by Queen Victoria in 1847. In 1851, it became the capital city of the newly created colony of Victoria. During the Victorian gold rush of the 1850s, it was transformed into one of the world's largest and wealthiest cities. After the federation of Australia in 1901, it then served as the interim seat of government of the newly created nation of Australia until 1927. Often referred to as the "cultural capital of Australia", Melbourne is the birthplace of cultural institutions such as Australian film (as well as the world's first feature film), Australian television, Australian rules football, the Australian impressionist art movement (known as the Heidelberg School) and Australian dance styles such as New Vogue and the Melbourne Shuffle. It is also a major centre for contemporary and traditional Australian music. Melbourne was ranked as the world's most livable city in the World's Most Livable Cities ratings by the Economist Group's Intelligence Unit in August, 2011. It was also ranked in the top ten Global University Cities by RMIT's
The discovery of gold in Victoria in 1851 led to the Victorian gold rush, and Melbourne, which served as the major port and provided most services for the region, experienced rapid growth. Within months, the city's population had increased by nearly three-quarters, from 25,000 to 40,000 inhabitants. Thereafter, growth was exponential and by 1865, Melbourne had overtaken Sydney as Australia's most populous city.
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Michael Bisping says Chael Sonnen's confidence and style will be the overriding factors in defeating Anderson Silva when the pair lock horns in the main event of UFC 148. From Bisping, originally reported "As well all know, styles make fights, and Chael Sonnen's style as a fighter is a bad recipe for Anderson Silva," began Bisping on this week's episode of UFC Tonight. "You have to be a madman to bet against Anderson Silva. The guy continues to win fights and every time he does it, it looks like something out of a video game," he continued. "But if you look at the previous fight, Chael did very, very well for a long time. I believe the fact he did so well for so long is going to give Chael a lot of confidence. He's gonna come into this fight very confident and that's a big thing in a fight. Confidence is a huge thing. And I think it's a bad style match-up and with the confidence I think Chael gets it done." Back at UFC on FOX 2, "The Count" and "Uncle Chael" faced off in an eliminator bout to determine who would vie for Silva's 185-pound crown. In a closely contested fight, it was the Oregon native who took the honors; that said, some observers believed Bisping just about edged it and should've taken home the decision.
Michael Bisping Says Chael Sonnen Will Defeat Anderson Silva at UFC 148
With regards to his analysis of Silva and Sonnen's first encounter at UFC 117, Bisping is rightstyles do make fights, and the confidence garnered from that first meeting should, in all honesty, stand the 35-year-old in good stead. Prior to succumbing to a triangle-arm bar submission in the final frame of the aforementioned meeting, Sonnen had taken Silva down at will and even out struck the consummate striker, to boot. Nevertheless, that bout took place nearly two years ago. Sonnen tested positive for elevated levels of testosterone following the match and, as a consequence, received a 12-month ban (later reduced to six months on appeal). Furthermore, his performance against Bisping (his last outing) was way below par. In contrast, Silva's last fight was an impressive stoppage of Yushin Okami. With that in mind, it's really hard to make a case for Sonnen (27-11MMA, 6-4 UFC) usurping "The Spider's" title, especially with regards to his confidence going into the fight. However, style-wise, his wrestling pedigree will pose problems for Silva. UFC 148 is scheduled for July 7, 2012 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.
Tiger Woods remains fourth on the world rankings released on Monday after his third win of the season at the AT&T National, but has closed the gap on top three Luke Donald, Rory McIlroy and Lee Westwood. Welshman Jamie Donaldson, meanwhile, moves from 116th to a career-high 63rd after his maiden European Tour victory at the Irish Open. Woods now has 74 wins on the PGA Tour, moving past Jack Nicklaus into second place, leaving him eight wins away from the record held by Sam Snead. World top 20: 1. Luke Donald (ENG) 9.80pts 2. Rory McIlroy (NIR) 8.66 3. Lee Westwood (ENG) 8.21 4. Tiger Woods (USA) 7.82 5. Webb Simpson (USA) 6.55
6. Bubba Watson (USA) 6.30 7. Matt Kuchar (USA) 5.82 8. Jason Dufner (USA) 5.70 9. Justin Rose (ENG) 5.55 10. Hunter Mahan (USA) 5.36 11. Graeme McDowell (NIR) 5.15 12. Adam Scott (AUS) 5.03 13. Steve Stricker (USA) 4.93 14. Martin Kaymer (GER) 4.82 15. Phil Mickelson (USA) 4.78 16. Dustin Johnson (USA) 4.72 17. Zach Johnson (USA) 4.54 18. Charl Schwartzel (RSA) 4.52 19. Rickie Fowler (USA) 4.45 20. Louis Oosthuizen (RSA) 4.44
English football club Manchester United has filed papers in the United States to raise money by selling shares on the US market. In the filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission, Britain's alltime top Premier League team said it would raise up to $100 million in the initial public offering. The team, controlled since 2005 by the billionaire Glazer family, has struggled in recent years with heavy debts despite what is arguably the world's strongest global fan base for a football club.
"We intend to use all of our net proceeds from this offering to reduce our indebtedness," the IPO prospectus said.
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Iranian-born Las Vegas resident Antonio Esfandiari has claimed the richest ever tournament prize, more than $US18 million ($17.5 million). The $US1 million buy-in "Big One for One Drop Texas Hold'em" event was held Sunday through Tuesday at the Rio All-Suite Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas as part of the World Series of Poker. Esafandiari took home $US18,346,673 after three days of high-stakes poker, beating Britain's Sam Trickett in the final head-to-head and trumping big name stars such as America's Phil Hellmuth, a 12-time World Series champion. Trickett pocketed more than $US10 million, a return of 10-1 on his initial buy-in investment in the richest tournament ever played. The Big One for One Drop is the brainchild of Cirque du Soleil founder Guy Laliberte, whose One Drop organisation collected another $US5.3 million, or 11.11 per cent of the 48 players' million dollar entry fees. Mr Laliberte said in a statement he was "grateful" and encouraged "the poker community to stay involved and to spread the word" about his charity, which promotes access to safe drinking water around the world. "Water is essential for life," he added, "and we all have to protect and share it." Mr Laliberte started One Drop five years ago. The group aims to support access to water through education campaigns, specific projects, and microfinance loans to help ensure sustainable development. The NGO says the funds raised from the poker tournament will finance its projects in countries like Nicaragua, Honduras, El Salvador, Haiti and India. The group recently announced it would start a new project in Burkina Faso. Cirque du Soleil, based in Montreal, is one of the most well-known contemporary circuses in the world. It was founded in 1984 by Mr Laliberte and Daniel Gauthier, both former street performers.
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