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A FORMER Fiji resident now living in New Zealand is worried about her safety after being attacked in broad daylight near her Papatoetoe home last Thursday. Praveet Singh, 40, who moved to New Zealand in 2003, had gone for a walk when she encountered her attacker on the street near her home. The attack left Mrs Singh with fractured eye sockets, a broken nose and bruises. The mother of two had reportedly tried to seek help from one of her neighbours but the man continued to wash his car while Mrs Singh was being assaulted. The New Zealand Herald quoted a man who said he was reluctant to intervene as he had thought it was a domestic assault. Another neighbour was also interviewed and he stated he was afraid that he might be charged with assault if he had been involved. A 26-year-old man appeared in the Manukau District Court charged with one count of common assault and another of injuring with intent to injure. In a post last Friday on a social networking site, Mrs Singh questioned the unity of Fiji-Indians living in the Papatoetoe area and said she will never be able to feel safe in her own home and street. Mrs Singh posted that an intoxicated man punched and physically abused her "in front of more than 15 FijiIndians who stood and watched the entire ordeal like they were watching some show, while I screamed and yelled for help". "The Violence Against Women Decree
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"The victim shouldon be protected," Continued Page 3 said Minister for Women Dr Jiko Luveni in reaction to the incident.
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The Peoples Republic of China has commended Fijis Look North Policy and the move in making China the focus of the policy.The Vice Minister of the International Department of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC), Mr Yu Hongjun, who is leading a friendship delegation on a three day visit to Fiji, commended Fiji for finding its own pathway to the future. In the highlight of his visit that saw him meeting participants of the China Executive Leadership Academy in Pudong (CELAP) in Shanghai, he reminded Fijis top officials of the path and commitment they had made to develop their country. We respect the right of the people of Fiji to choose their development consistent with their own national characteristic and believe the people
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have the capability to move it forward in building their own future, Mr Hongjun said. He said no matter what happens to international landscape in the future, China remains committed to being a good neighbour. The Minister paid a courtesy call to Attorney General, Mr Aiyaz SayedKhaiyum and Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Ratu Inoke Kubuabola. Mr Hongjun said China was happy to see the progress Fiji was making in its preparations to hold elections in September this year and it was keen to assist in whatever way it can. Ratu Inoke welcomed the offer and appraised the Vice Minister on the role Fiji was playing in the international as well as the regional arena.
Nadi Airport Works Taking Shape
Dhirendra Ram, the 52-year-old driver who allegedly caused the death of two people in a car accident along the Kings Road last week, was released on a $1000 surety bail. The Australian citizen appeared before Magistrate Charles Ratakele at the Nausori Magistrates court. Ram, who was represented by Sunil Kumar, was also ordered to surrender his travel documents to the court registry. He was cautioned, interviewed and
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The $80 million Nadi International Airport upgrade is slowly taking shape with works gaining momentum says Airports Fiji Limited (AFL) Board chairman Faiz Khan. With special emphasis on new and improved passenger facilities such as retail shopping and dining, Mr Khan says there could be a delay in the completion of works because AFL wanted works to be done to the best standards. While works are projected to complete by mid-April next year, Khan says the magnitude of these works may delay the completion dates. Well work is slowly picking up momentum and things are shaping up well so we are still on schedule but we would not rush it, he said. Many of the changes would be integrated into a new, larger departure lounge extending out to the edge of the passenger walkways that provide access to and from departing or arriving
aircraft which will substantially give more space to redesign the entire area and introduce a diversified shopping experience with a range of food outlets selling food freshly prepared on the premises. He said the changes would also improve passenger facilitation by creating more space for passengers to be comfortably processed when arriving or departing from Nadi. Mr Khan stressed a significant and progressively major source of income for AFL was through its commercial activities at the airport. They are vital to the financial health of the company and, in turn, bolster AFLs broader activities to support developments at Nausori Airport and the 13 outer island airports AFL manages on behalf of the Government, he said. Once complete, Nadi Airport will be on par with international airports around the world.
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charged with two counts of causing death by dangerous driving by the Police. Inspector Subhan Ali was the Police prosecutor who appeared for the case. In a statement by Police, the post mortem examination conducted on the deceased revealed the two victims died of injuries sustained consistent to a motor vehicle accident. The case has been adjourned to February 13 and will be heard at the Tailevu Magistrates Court in Korovou.
The Republic of Fiji Military Forces (RFMF) will have its new Army Commander by March 1, 2014. Prime Minister and current commander, Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama confirmed this during the first quarter parade of officers at the Queen Elizabeth Barracks in Nabua. Bainimarama will stand aside on February 28, handing over the reins to his successor on March 1. He is expected to officially launch
his political party for the September election by the end of March as well. Bainimarama in an earlier interview had mentioned that his party will comprise of educated and committed people who will take Fiji forward and he was more than confident about his chances of winning the election. Commodore Bainimarama has been the military commander for the past 15 years and took charge of government in 2006.
More than 37,000 Fijians including senior citizens and persons with disabilities are benefiting from the governments bus fare subsidy. The Ministry of Social Welfare, Women and Poverty Alleviation permanent secretary Dr Josefa Koroivueta said that 36,280 elderly Fijians who are 60 years and above, and 1331 persons living with disability who are the beneficiaries of the bus fare subsidy. In 2011, an agreement was signed between the Fijian government and Fiji Bus Operators Association (FBOA) that allows elderly persons with age of 60 years and above to pay half the fare while persons living with disabilities are eligible for free bus fares. The Social Welfare Department
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processes all the applications for the bus fare subsidy, those applying for this assistance must provide two passport photos with their birth certificate and we will process the Identification Card (ID) cards. The elderly carry a yellow ID card and the permanently disabled they are given a red ID card. He said that the recently established National Council for Older Persons (NCOP) is looking at programs that promote an inclusive and enabling society for the senior citizens in Fiji. The NCOP is spearheaded by the Ministry of Social Welfare and has received a budgetary allocation of $200,000 to carry out its plans within the framework of Fijis Ageing Policy (2011 to 2015).
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Cruise Liner Makes First Call Into Suva

A CRUISE liner that made its maiden 4 voyage to Suva brought people from more than 40 different countries. The MS Voyager of the Seas was berthed at the Suva wharf after three and a half days of travel from Australia to Fiji carrying more than 3000 passengers and 1000 crew. "One of our crew is a Fijian, he is from Lautoka, but he is on another liner at the moment," cruise master Captain Sverre Ryan said. "To be popular, we have to invent ideas to keep our guests entertained which is why we have a theatre, an ice skating rink and so many other kinds of activities on the liner for our passengers. "At times when we stop at a port, the people of that country feel a shock wave because they see the large number of people getting off the boat, but Suva is pretty busy for a Saturday." The liner left Sydney in Australia with more than 3000 passengers and travelled to Fiji within three and half days covering 3100 kilometres and left Suva for New Caledonia before returning to Australia. "What I love about Fiji is its positive people," Capt Ryan said. "This is our third voyage into Fiji, but our first to Suva and it's pretty exciting. "We are returning to Fiji in March and what sets her (cruise liner) apart from other cruise liners is the kind hearted 4 staff we have." Capt Ryan said guests were entertained by musical group Abba on their way to Suva from Lautoka and world 4 renowned magician and illusionist John Taylor performed shows for guests in the ships Broadway theatre. For this month alone the MS Voyager of the Seas has made its second voyage to Fiji with one voyage around three ports lasting 14 days. "It is nice to see locations where movies were filmed here in Fiji and it's also great to be able to be on Fiji time although I am working every day," he said. The shopping centre inside the cruise liner, Voyager of the Seas, covers four The MS Voyager of the Seas has 15 floors of various uniquely-designed stores and restaurants. The cruise liner decks, 10 pools and whirlpools and 14 was berthed at the King's Wharf in Suva bars, restaurants and lounges.
11 retired school teachers will depart our shores on February 1, 2014 to take up a two year teaching assignment under the Fiji Volunteer Scheme (FVS)
in Vanuatu. Fiji and Vanuatu signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) on December 12, 2013 paving the way for the dispatch of
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specialist skilled personnel to Vanuatu under the FVS. PSC permanent secretary Parmesh Chand said the retired school teachers
were selected through their field of assignments and in accordance with the terms provided by the Vanuatu Governments Ministry of Education.
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The Commander of the Republic of Fiji Military Forces, Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama, reminded the military of the need to protect it. We need to protect the military, to protect the people, he said. He said news had been around that past politicians wanted the nation to go back to where it was before the 2000 take over. We should be very careful because some have started to think of taking us back to where we took Fiji out of. We have known the hardships, and we know what is to be done in our country because of the hardships we have gone through. Commodore Bainimarama said when he was in Labasa there were talks concerning the Great Council of Chiefs but the military would not allow talk of
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bringing it back. The GCC is non-negotiable in the Constitution which states that it is to be removed because politics have entered and has brought racism and that is why we need to keep up our guard, he said. The journey needs values which the military needs to protect because I dont want the values to be lost, he said. When we lose the values the military will also fall from where it was. He said that there was also a need to protect families and children because it was vital.. I have said we need to protect our families, our children and our people. If we dont protect our people no other people will protect them because we the leaders are the ones who should protect our people.
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Republic of the Fiji Military Forces Commander, Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama, (left), greets Permanent Secretary for Sugar, LieutenantColonel Manasa Vaniqi
Over fishing by Chinese vessels has collapsed Fijis tuna fishing industry, says Fiji Fish Marketing chief executive Grahame Southwick. Speaking to Fishing website Undercurrent News, Southwick who also heads the Fiji Tuna Boat Owners Association said the domestic boats have been catching less than 50 per cent of their break even for the last four-five years. And this has forced Fiji-based companies, including New Zealand's Solander Ltd and Fiji Fish Marketing Group who provide much of the fresh albacore and yellow fin sold in New Zealand to close their local operations while a third company is also on the verge of closing. The catch rate in the Fiji zone has dropped from 200 albacore a day fivesix years ago, steadily declined to 80, 50 and today averages 15-20 a day per boat." Only five of the 35 boats owned by association members are still fishing. Southwick said the situation was because of the "hundreds of state-
Tuna Fishing Industry Has Collapsed: Southwick
subsidised foreign vessels which have surrounded Fiji". The collapse comes after warnings last year over the way China has sent sophisticated and highly subsidised fishing boats to the South Pacific in a bid to kill off domestic fleets and seize control of the longline tuna fishery. Forum Fisheries Agency figures show that last year there had been a 125 per cent jump in the size of China's South Pacific tuna fleet, with many of them just built. New boats were built virtually for free, and Chinese boats received an additional subsidy if they sent their catch to China for processing. Southwick said the Fiji industry could not compete with heavily subsidised Chinese vessels. The Chinese boats enjoy duty-free access to China, while Fijian companies need to pay a 23 per cent import duty. "They are not subject to the stringent surveys and manning regulations of Fiji vessels, nor to the taxes and levies and foreign exchange regulations imposed on Fiji vessels," Southwick added.
More than 100 top and senior level civil servants have undergone leadership training in one of Chinas top institutions to elevate their performance and meet the growing demand of a developing state. And the civil servants met with the Vice Minister of the International Department of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC),Yu Hongjun, who is leading a friendship delegation on a three day visit to Fiji. Minister for Primary Industries, Inia Seruiratu, who had attended one of these trainings on the theme innovation in government structure and public administration in developing countries, said he was impressed with how everyone sang the same song and were on the same page in China. Hongjun said China will render whatever assistance Fiji needs to develop its economy, to improve the living standards of the people and to to help you help yourself. He told the civil servants who participated in Chinese Government
Senior Civil Servants Undergo Training
funded training at the China Executive Leadership Academy in Pudong, Shanghai that they were also making a contribution towards mutual understanding between the two nations. I hope that in the future you continue to make this contribution in whatever capacities you serve, he said. PSC permanent secretary Parmesh Chand said the Fijian government continues to receive the largest number of short term donor funded training offers from the China and there were 109 officers from various government departments, statutory bodies and nongovernment organisations who had received various types of training in China and this includes six officers who were still pursuing long term studies. Over the course of next two years, the PSC is looking at sending another 250 senior officials for training in China particularly in the field of leadership and to learn firsthand the skills of strategic thinking, planning and coordination, project implementation and effective public service delivery.
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Prime Minister and Commander of forces to be firm and not be influenced parliament for their own self interests. the Republic of Fiji Military Forces by negative and destructive politics. He called on everyone to protect Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama He said politicians should be responsive the integrity of the forces and the says the forces must ensure there is no to the needs of the people. camaraderie they had built and enjoyed. repeat of the 2000 events. Be wise in voting for their He said they should look after the He was addressing the First Quarter representatives in parliament, he facilities and equipment provided Parade at the Queen Elizabeth Barracks cautioned. by the Government. He said those in Nabua, Suva. He said beware of politicians who were in leadership must not abuse their Commodore Bainimarama said the not genuine and only wanted to be in positions. events triggered by the political turmoil led to the death of forces members in 6 the camp . You should not allow it to happen 6 again in this camp, he said. He said the takeover in 2006 was the culmination of events that began in 2000, and marked the beginning of a new journey to build a new Fiji. He said politicians used the military to try to achieve their own sectional interests in 2000. He said the forces should be aware of this type of politicians who thrived on negative and divisive policies. Its beginning to resurface in the discussion over the new Constitution. I urge you to study it thoroughly and be familiar with its provisions and the From left: Fiji Corrections Commissioner Lieutenant-Colonel Ifereimi Vasu, Republic of Fiji Military Forces Chief of Staff Brigadier-General Mohammed Charter, he said. Aziz, Major Peni Ramatai, Major Vatimio Leva, Commodore Voreqe See that political discussion is Bainimarama, Permanent Secretary for Sugar Lieutenant-Colonel Manasa consistent with the Constitution and Vaniqi, Lieutenant-Colonel Manasa Tagicakibau and Major Orisi Covunisaqa the Charter. during morning tea at the Officers Mess after the First Quarter parade and They should form the core values the church service at the Queen Elizabeth Barracks in Nabua, Suva of all political parties because they encompass the belief, desire, hope and aspiration of the people of Fiji Many thought that the idea for a takeover in 2006 was born the same year. For those of us who were there in the military in 2000, it was clear to us that Seven months before the Fijians take to for you not to stand in a queue for five 2006 was the end of a journey and a the polls for elections and preparations hours. We would like you to be able to beginning of a new journey for our are gaining momentum. vote and be out there hopefully within country. The state hopes to make the elections as an hour, hopefully less," Khaiyum said. Debate will continue and there will hassle free as possible with minimum The election process in Fiji will be be finger pointing but our conscience in waiting hours and maximum turn out conducted within a day. the military is clear. We did something from Fijians. Khaiyum said the main priority now that was right and which would bring a Fiji's Attorney General and Minister for was for the elections office to work on greater good for the country. Elections Aiyaz Sayed- Khaiyum told getting the electoral decree and other The outcome of all these discussions state owned radio Fiji Broadcasting logistics in place. is that we are now going to hold a Corporation Monday that a lot of About 540,000 Fijians have now general election this year. thought and planning had been put into registered to vote under a system of We are beginning to hear the politics the process. electronic voter registration, which has of old again in campaigns. Unlike previous elections, in which been praised by international experts I wish to advise all members of the people waited hours to vote, "the idea is for its ability to help eliminate fraud.
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Ministry Scraps Entry Policies For Form 7 Studies

policies about entering form seven are to be scrapped, announced the Minister in his monthly meeting with his Senior Staff. The decision behind the announcement is to allow students to freely continue their secondary education. This move will also assist in achieving Pillar 9 of the Peoples Charter which is making Fiji a knowledge - based society. We have continued to open form seven education in all parts of the country for the last four years in our quest to bring education to our communities so we need to allow all those students who pass their form six examinations to enter form seven irrespective of the marks they attained. We will also be able to achieve Pillar 9 of the Peoples Charter, added Ambassador Bole. School Principals and school managements are to take heed of the Ministers announcement and not turn away students because they do not attain the 250 or 230 marks which are usually the entry marks into form seven. There are 158 form seven centres in the country. The newest form seven centres opened in 2013 are at Rotuma High School, Nabala Secondary School, Ratu Luke Memorial and Kalabu Secondary School.
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The Minister for Education, National Heritage, Culture, Arts and Library Services, Filipe Bole announced to his Senior Staff that all policies and regulations regarding student entry into Form Seven studies are to be removed. Minister Bole said that any student who passes form six is to be allowed to continue with the form seven education. As of Tuesday, all students who pass the Fiji School Leaving Certificate Examination are to be allowed to get into form seven. All regulations and
Company Loses All In Fire

A warehouse belonging to Hardware Wholesalers in Lautoka lost expensive equipment in a fire Monday afternoon. National Fire Authority (NFA) chief executive officer, John OConnor said his team received a call at around 3.07pm. They were at the scene within three minutes. The fire is believed to have started around 2.30pm. The building housed a warehouse rented out to the company. The estimated cost of damage to the cabinet making equipment in the building was around $100,000. This cost, however, does not include the damage to the building. The building was rented by the company. The alarm was raised by neighbour, Avinesh Kumar, after he saw smoke coming out of the building. Mr Kumar rents a house in the same compound. Company manager, Pravin Chandra, said the building was not occupied at the time of the fire. I received a call from the landlord at around 4pm. Everything was destroyed. The warehouse was filled with our hardware, he said. Mr OConnor said investigations were continuing.
Fiji Revenue and Customs Authority worker Deepak Kumar has been named the Fijian Host of the Year. The programme recognises the hard work of front liners working at the Nadi International Airport. Attorney-General and Minister for Tourism Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum presented the award. Four other frontline staff at Nadi International Airport were presented awards on Wednesday in recognition of their hard work and superior customer
FRCA Worker Is 2013 Fijian Host Of The Year
service. Outstanding service awards were presented to Viliame Waqaninavatu (Border Police) and Rusiate Waqa (Airports Fiji Limited AFL) for going above and beyond the call of duty by demonstrating exceptional customer service in 2013. Fane Naiqiso (AFL) and Sharmila Lata (Border Police) were presented awards for Fijian Hosts for the month of November and December respectively.
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Fiji Revenue and Customs Authority worker Deepak Kumar receiving the 2013 Fijian Host of the Year award from Attorney-General and Minister for Tourism Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum.
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Social Democratic Liberal Party executive, Dr Tupeni Baba, says that more time should be given to those who wish to apply for candidacy with the party. Applications for those wishing to stand for SODELPA had closed on December 31, 2013. Baba said he would raise the issue 8 Dr with the party. Some have reservations about applying because they are employed at non8 now governmental organisations and companies, so I will raise this with the party. He suggested that the door be kept open for those who sent in late applications. Provided they have valid reasons for their late applications, Dr Baba said. He said SODELPA should be getting more youths and women candidates. In an earlier interview, party secretary, Pio Tabaiwalu had said that theyve received over 70 applications. He said they will look at the spectrum of candidates, the quality, the representation and they had another window this month. SODELPA is also awaiting the
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Fijian Made handicrafts attracted significant interest at the Positively Pasifika Festival 2014 organised by the Wellington City Council. Finely woven baskets, mats and intricately designed masi took pride of place at the Fiji High Commission exhibition at the Fiji village. These items, carrying the Fijian Crafted brand were sourced from producers in Fiji in collaboration with the Fiji Arts Council. Also supporting the display was veteran craftswoman, Seniloli Salata who was on site demonstrating the use of magimagi for items of adornment. Fijis High Commission acting head of mission Ms Mere Tora said it was the first time that the mission was participating at such an event. And definitely not the last she added, as this is a wonderful way to promote Fijian Made products to the wider community. We are picking up on the interests shown at the festival and will explore further how Fijian crafts can benefit from these interests, said Ms Tora. Positively Pasifika Festival is into its sixth year. It is a much awaited annual event of display of Pacific songs and dances, crafts and traditional food. It is Wellingtons way of acknowledging and celebrating its large Pacific Island population and its contribution to the vibrant Wellington community. More than 35,000 Pacific Islanders live in Wellington.
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Students in Fiji's primary schools will now have access to learning Vosa VakaViti (iTaukei language) and Hindi as they have become compulsory subjects in schools. Minister for Education Filipe Bole said as of this year, 2014, all primary schools are to teach Vosa VakaViti, Hindi and have the conversational programme and it is compulsory for all students from Year One to Year Eight to take the vernacular subjects. It is vital that students understand and speak their own languages well. As Fijians, we must appreciate
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4 New X-Ray Machines Purchased For Nadi International Airport

In an effort to strengthen Fiji's border security, four new x-ray machines have been purchased for the Nadi International Airport. Bio Security Authority of Fiji Executive Chairman, Xavier Riyaz Khan said the Authority together with Fiji Revenue and Customs Authority purchased the x-ray machines last
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A WOMEN'S group will start training programs to develop the necessary skills in women to enhance their participation in politics. In a statement, the Fiji Women's Forum said the low visibility of women politicians and low number of women parliamentarians in Fiji was a challenge it hoped to change. The forum said it would do this through a series of Women in Politics (WIP) training programs, which it says is more than just for prospective candidates. "It is about supporting the development of the necessary skills to enhance women's participation in the democratisation process ahead of us in Fiji," said Soqosoqo Vakamarama iTaukei general secretary Adi Finau Tabakaucoro. The iTaukei women's group is part of the forum, which is calling for applications from across the political spectrum for its WIP training programs. "Participants should have a working knowledge of women human rights, national gender policies and development. Because the training is more about the numbers, it is about making structural changes and dismantling the barriers which women continue to face," said the forum. The forum will hold four training programs, including a mock parliament
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Births, Deaths & Marriages Office Now Open In Nausori

The Births, Deaths and Marriages Office is now open in Nausori to conveniently cater for residents to register. Attorney General and Minister for Justice Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum said this is another step by Government to make important services available in more locations across the country. Khaiyum said members of the local community should take full advantage of the new Births, Deaths and Marriage service location, particularly in the lead-up to the new school year. He said for those who have never had their birth registered that the Government amnesty for late registrations is in effect through March 14th. He added during this amnesty, Government is waiving the usual fee of $11.50 for registrations made more than 12 months after birth. The Births, Deaths and Marriages Office desk is at the Nausori Government Service Centre which is located on the ground floor of Hemron Plaza.
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Tourism Fiji Appoints Three State Managers For Australia

Tourism Fiji is reinforcing its commitment to the Australian travel trade industry by appointing new state managers in New South Wales, Queensland and Victoria. The state managers will be responsible for frontline agent training, agency updates, trade support and trade incentives. This is part of the ongoing rebranding and repositioning of Tourism Fiji to take forward a fresh and comprehensive new strategy. The State managers mission is to ensure that Fiji really is Where Happiness Finds You no matter what your age, budget or interests. Tourism Fiji chief executive, Rick Hamilton said: With 333 islands dotted in sparkling turquoise waters, Fiji has something for everyone. Whether youre looking for a romantic, couples-only island or the best kids clubs in the world, Fiji has it covered and our new State Managers will be delivering that message to the industry. This follows the appointment of Carlah Walton as its new Regional Director Australia last September. The state managers will work with Ms Walton to ensure Tourism Fiji is visible and accessible to the travel trade in all major source markets. Symonds brings a wealth of personal experience of Fijis natural beauty, having surfed some of Fijis most famous breaks. Mr Symonds has a Bachelor of Tourism Management from the University of Technology Sydney and joins Tourism Fiji from Rail Plus where he served as the NSW/ACT sales manager for the past five years. Karen Everingham, a skilled sales professional with more than twenty years experience across a wide range of industries, will be servicing the Queensland market. Most recently she was the Client Development manager (QLD corporate) for Virgin Australia. Ms Everingham has a broad skills background from her experience working with small businesses to top 100 Australian corporate companies across Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne markets. In Victoria, experienced sales manager David McMahon will be on the road reinforcing Tourism Fijis presence in the market. Mr McMahon brings extensive tourism-industry experience to the role, having worked at Intrepid Travel for the past seven years, most recently as Business Development Manager for Victoria and Tasmania.
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Villagers in Denimanu on Yadua Island commended government for the construction of 19 new homes that were destroyed during Hurricane Evan in 2012. Launched by the Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama, the Yadua Rehabilitation and Relocation Project is part of the 676 communities identified by government that is threatened by the loss of coastal land and infrastructure due to erosion or flooding and the threat of storm surges. Turaga ni Koro Meli Rokobili said that the village of Denimanu was grateful to government for the assistance. For the more than 100 villagers here in Denimanu, today is quite an emotional day for us as our pleas of assistance in the past few years have now become reality and we are happy that we did not have to pay anything for this project, Mr Rokobili said. Todays launch indicates that this government cares for us and is committed to improving the ordinary lives of Fijians
living in the rural areas also. The Turaga ni Koro added that previously, villagers in Denimanu were subject to leaking roofs every time it rained as some of them lived in simple and traditional bures which did not survive natural disasters. Similar sentiments were shared by Miliakere Bete. It is a happy day for us to be able to share and be part of governments development plan in rural areas, Ms Bete said. We are pleased that we now have good homes and will not have to worry about our lives and the lives of our families during a cyclone. Various requests by the villagers of Denimanu such as the installation of solar systems, water tanks and the construction of teachers quarters were also approved by the head of government. Denimanu village will also be the first village in Fiji to be installed with 40 solar systems that will include inverters in the installation package.
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Education Minister Filipe Bole has confirmed that all grants marked for school fees for schoolchildren across the country has been paid out. Mr Bole said the grants have been paid out and classes for the new academic year, while teachers have reported to work. He said the dates for this year's new school year had been confirmed since last year and has not changed. He said school management and teachers were to ensure that they were ready for the new school year. "I am urging school managements and teachers to ensure that everything is in place to allow a smooth beginning for the 2014 academic year," he said. "Parents and guardians should also be responsible for the readiness of their children when classes resume on January 21." Mr Bole said school managements should create a learning environment that was conducive to learning for
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children. "All classrooms should be ready and compounds neatly kept for a successful outing in 2014. "All grants have been paid out to all the eligible schools to ensure that everything is ready before classes resume. "I wish good luck to one and all as we prepare the journey for another academic year," he said. School canteen operators have also been advised to follow the revised June 2013 School Canteen Guidelines. The Health Ministry and the Education Ministry will be closely monitoring school canteens in their bid to increase wellness. A Ministry of Information statement said the guideline booklets had been supplied to all schools. The revised School Canteen Guidelines is based on current knowledge about nutritional health of children as well as the operation of school canteens.
The Ministry of Healths Tobacco Control Enforcement Unit is reminding businesses to register and obtain valid tobacco retailer registration certificates before February 28, 2014. This reminder comes after the Health Ministrys Tobacco Control Unit noted that only 500 registered businesses obtained or renewed tobacco retailer registration certificates out of the 4000 registered tobacco retailers. The Tobacco Control Decree 2010, Part 6, Section 23 and the Tobacco Control Regulation 2012 state, that a wholesaler, distributor or retailer who sells or distributes tobacco products must make an application to be registered on an annual basis. The Health Ministrys Tobacco
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Government, through the Health Ministry, has developed current protocols for patients and relatives of patients applying for financial assistance for overseas medical treatment. The Health Minister Dr Neil Sharma said that after a diagnosis of a patient by the local specialist, patients are referred the Medical Board for consideration of overseas treatment via a formal report. The Medical Board and Health Ministry will determine the level of financial support for the patient and relatives to determine whether they are in a position for partial payment or full payment. Following a comprehensive assessment, the Health Ministry provides medical expenses for travels abroad while the relative of the patient has to make arrangements for air travel, accommodation and miscellaneous expenses generally.
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For kidney transplants, the Health Ministry provides air travel costs while the relative or donor arranges funds for the transplant. However patients and relatives need to be aware that a vast range of surgeries are undertaken in Fiji now, said Dr Sharma. This includes Rheumatic Heart Disease Treatment by 2 overseas visiting teams from Australia and New Zealand and an open Cardiac surgery is undertaken by the Sahyadri Hospitals (Fiji) Ltd team based at the Colonial War Memorial Hospital (CWMH). This includes Angiograms/Angiographic stents and pace makers which are available locally. A range of advanced Orthopedic/ Neurosurgery is now provided at the Lautoka and Suva Hospital respectively. Dr Sharma said The need for overseas referrals has now reduced drastically in 2013 with a few cases being referred to New Zealand and India.
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Islanders Reminded Of The Importance Of Birth Registrations

Villagers in Cikobia, in the Lau Group, were reminded this week on the importance of birth registrations. A delegation led by the Divisional Commissioner Eastern Netani Rika visited the village and highlighted the importance of this process when attempting to seek state assistance. The Register Generals official Ms Kalisi Senimaoli, is also part of the Government team touring the Lau group and said that basic assistance cannot be provided without this basic identification. This is one of the most important certificates in this day and age. It is required to be attached with most applications that we fill. You need a birth certificate in education, housing, social welfare, banks, passport, marriage to name a few, Ms Senimaoli. Ms Senimaoli also reminded young mothers to keep their notification of birth in a safe place all the time. I am reminding mothers to keep their notification of birth paper in a secure place after giving birth. The notification of birth will be required in
applying for a childs birth certificate, Ms Senimaoli said. Ms Senimoli said that during this Lau tour they will not be charging penalties for late registration of birth certificates. Earlier this week, Government announced an amnesty for people who have not registered their births with the waiver of the standard fee for late registration. A late registration is any registration made more than twelve months after birth. The waiver of the $11.50 fee is in effect and will last until March 14th. The Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum, urged Fijians to take advantage of this amnesty to register themselves and their children if they have not already done so. It is important that everyone has an identity and a birth certificate is the ultimate proof of identity. Without one, you cannot access many basic services, such as social welfare, education, health care and registering to vote, he said.
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High Demand For Fiji Pine Resin To Boost Exports

There is high demand for pine resin globally and Fiji Pine Limited is hoping to take advantage of this by increasing quality of resin it exports overseas. Fiji Pine Limited has entered into a joint venture with US based company Callison Pacific Pine Chemicals to achieve this. The venture has not only brought about a new Fijian product for the global market but also provided 600 new jobs. Fiji Pine board chairman Faiz Khan says the projections for the countrys pine products such as resin, is likely to fetch the national coffers in access of US$2 million from 2015. Pine resin is a very highly demanding commodity and there is always a spike for this product globally which we are hoping to take advantage off, he said. The venture between Fiji Pine and Callison Pacific has been successful and if all goes according to plan from this venture, Fiji Pine will receive an expected revenue of $US2 million ($F3.81m) per year from 2015 onwards. Mr Khan said the venture had seen the creation employment opportunities for 600 Fijians and more money for land owning units. Of all gross proceeds from the resin, Fiji pine returns 12 per cent to land owning units however we need a little bit time to grow just like any business and this is in addition to the ground rent over the lease and the employment pportunities, Mr Khan said. "This is a very important point of the partnership model between Fiji Pine and the landowners. The price for Fijis pine resin is set at $US 100 ($F190.48) per metric tonne of net resin which excludes water and waste."
Voter Registrations Gains Interest In Lau

Villagers in the remote village of Cicia in the Lau Group have commended officials from the Elections Office that are touring the Lau Group. Officials from the elections office are carrying out Voter Registration process in the Lau Group and at the same time, showing already registered voters the database that contains their registration details. Mr Jeke Bese the Turaga ni Koro of Lomani village in Cicia said people were happy to see their names and photos in the National Voter Register roll. Voters were eager to find their names and photos in the National Voter Register, it is the first time for this to happen that is why the National Voter Register is very popular with the village people, Mr Bese said. Mr Torani Koroi the Turaga ni Koro of Mabula village in Cicia island said villagers are making good use of the opportunity given by the elections office. Some who havent been registered were registered; there were some who made corrections to their name. I must say the availability of the facilities in the Elections Office to people in the village is very educational and we really appreciate this, Mr Koroi said. Elections office officer Ms Vika Taka said the response by villagers so far has been overwhelming. We are really happy about their interest in making sure they are registered for the 2014 National Election, Ms Taka said.
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The wife of Indian minister Shashi Tharoor, found dead in a luxury hotel after accusing her husband of being unfaithful, appeared to have died of drug overdose, according to local media reports. Mr Tharoor, the junior human resources development minister, found his wife Sunanda Pushkar dead last Friday in a New Delhi hotel after he returned from a Congress party meeting. An autopsy report, which was submitted on Monday to a magistrate charged with investigating her death, cited a drug overdose as the cause of death, as reported. The agency says Magistrate Alok
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Sharma refused to elaborate on the details of the report, saying he would study it along with recorded statements of others, including that of Mr Tharoor. "I will conclude what was the cause of death and submit a report to the police whether a case is made out or not surrounding the death," Mr Sharma was quoted as saying by PTI. Mr Tharoor recorded his statement on Sunday, hours after he pledged full cooperation with investigations and urged a speedy inquiry into his wife's death. Ms Puskar's death came after she exposed his alleged affair on Twitter with a Pakistani journalist, Mehr Tarar.
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Magnitude 6.2 Earthquake Jolts New Zealand's North Island
A magnitude 6.2 earthquake has rattled the lower North Island of New Zealand, reportedly causing rockfalls and and damage to buildings. The quake struck 15 kilometres east of the small town of Ekatahuna, about 120 kilometres north-east of Wellington. No injuries had been reported from the quake, which struck at a depth of 33 kilometres and was felt hundreds of kilometres away. Power and phone lines were brought down in Eketahuna, and groceries fell from the supermarket shelves. There are reports of huge boulders falling from the cliffs near Castlepoint, about 140 kilometres north-east of Wellington. A giant eagle prop hanging from the roof of Wellington Airport to promote The Hobbit movie trilogy also fell. The airport's Greg Thomas told the newspaper the eagle - one of two at
the airport - slowly became detached during the quake and came to rest on the floor. He said it is still partly suspended and added that no-one was injured when it came down. New Zealand is on the boundary of the Australian and Pacific tectonic plates, forming part of the so-called Ring of Fire, and experiences up to 15,000 tremors a year. A devastating magnitude 6.3 tremor in the South Island city of Christchurch in 2011 killed 185 people - one of the nation's deadliest disasters of the modern era. Wellington was the scene of the country's most powerful earthquake in 1855. That magnitude 8.2 quake caused four deaths and changed the city's entire geography, pushing the shoreline out 200 metres as it thrust the harbour floor upwards.
A Christchurch 5-year-old got his hand stuck in an electric beater, in a painful baking mix up involving his older brother. Marshal Forrester was going to bake a cake with his brother Carson and sister Sadie when the accident happened. Marshal was putting the beaters into the machine when his older brother, Carson, turned it on. His hands were pulled through the beater attachments, and stuck. His mother, Kirsty Forrester, turned the machine off and tried to free his hand. "I panicked. I couldn't move it, so I called 111. It looked pretty horrific. I thought it would come out in two pieces," she said. Soon Mrs Forrester found herself surrounded in the kitchen by three firefighters, the paramedics and her mother, who was there to look after the
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kids if Marshal needed to go to hospital. Mike Bowden, the Wainoni Fire Station manager, was there. "We got all this flash gear out, then another firefighter and myself actually pulled the beaters apart and freed his hand manually," he said. Anthony Earl was the other firefighter who helped in the rescue of the boy's hand. "The mother had three wee kiddies there, she was very distressed to see her boy in pain. It definitely wasn't her fault. The wee boy was very stoic, he didn't cry," said Mr Bowden. Once Marshal's hand was free he was checked out by the paramedics and his GP. "They were happy that his hand was okay," said Mrs Forrester. "He [Marshal] was pretty upset, he's usually quite chatty but I think he's in shock."
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Two Las Vegas casinos will become the city's first to accept Bitcoin virtual currency from this week, their owners have announced. Management of the D Las Vegas Casino Hotel and the Golden Gate Hotel and Casino, which are owned by the same company, said as of Wednesday (local time) they would process transactions through BitPay, among other regular payment options. "I'm proud that the D and Golden Gate will be the first casino properties to accept Bitcoin," chief executive Derek Stevens said. He decided to do so after several customers asked him about using Bitcoin, Mr Stevens said. Bitcoin will be accepted at five locations, including the two hotels' front desks, a gift shop and Italian restaurant. The Golden Gate, built in 1906, is the oldest casino in Vegas and has a history of pioneering new technology. It was the city's first to install a telephone in 1907, according to its owner. "We're located in the growing hightech sector of downtown Las Vegas, and like all things downtown, we're quickly adaptive to new technology," said Stevens. "The timing is right for us to launch this initiative, and I'm happy to be able to offer this to our customers." Bitcoin was invented in the wake of the global financial crisis by a mysterious computer guru using the pseudonym Satoshi Nakamoto. Unlike other currencies, Bitcoin does not have the backing of a central bank or government. Instead, the units are generated by a complex computer algorithm designed by one or more anonymous people in 2009.
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A five-time drink-driver who ploughed into a family of three on a busy Auckland road has been jailed for more than two years. Lakhwinder Singh, 31, was sentenced in the Manukau District Court after previously pleading guilty to three charges of drink-driving and three of dangerous driving causing injury. On October 7, the Papatoetoe man was seen driving erratically through South Auckland, with numerous vehicles swerving out of his way as he repeatedly crossed the centre-line. Police were called, but did not reach Singh before a head-on collision in Karaka Rd, near Drury. It was 9.10am and he was more than three times over the drink-drive limit. Katherine Brak was giving her teenage son, Alexander, a driving lesson, while her other boy, Matthew, sat in the back. "He crossed the double yellow lines and just came right for us," she said. Brak suffered a broken vertebrae and extensive bruising, which kept her in hospital for nearly a week. But it was her sons she was more worried about. Alexander had cuts to his arm and she turned around to see her youngest son, Matthew, unconscious. "For me that was the worst," Brak said. "We didn't know whether he was alive or not. His eyes were half open and he had blood dripping down his face." The force of the smash knocked him out but he suffered no serious head
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Woman Arrested Over Torture Of Maid

Hong Kong police arrested a woman accused of beating her Indonesian maid in a case that has triggered outrage over its alleged brutality. The 44-year-old woman, surnamed Law, was detained at the city's airport as she was trying to catch a flight to Thailand, Senior Inspector Chan Waiman said. The case drew attention after photos circulated last week among Indonesians in Hong Kong of Erwiana Sulistyaningsih's injuries, showing her face, hands and legs covered with scabs and lacerations, and blackened skin around her feet. Chan said police arrested the woman in connection with Sulistyaningsih's case as well as that of another maid who filed a complaint lastSunday alleging she was also beaten by the same person. An Indonesian migrant workers' union in Hong Kong said the maid, who arrived in May last year, was tortured by her employers on a daily basis and forced to wear a diaper. The 23-year-old maid was allowed to return to Indonesia earlier this month after her injuries prevented her from working, and was given the equivalent of only about $9 by her employer, according to the union. Fadli Iman, one of the doctors treating Sulistyaningsih in Indonesia, told the media that her condition is improving but she's still weak and often complains of dizziness. "The wound on her head is the most serious," Iman said from Amal Sehat hospital in the Central Java town of Sragen. He said a CT scan indicated she suffered frequent blows to the head with a hard object, resulting in a concussion. "Hopefully, she will be able to go home another week," he said. He said a team of five specialists treating Sulistyaningsih is awaiting the arrival of four Hong Kong police officers who are visiting Indonesia to find out more about her injuries. Sulistyaningsih's father, Rohmad Saputra, said his daughter was healthy when she left for Hong Kong last year but came back with wounds to her head and a broken nose and teeth. She can't open her swollen eyes because she was punched almost every day and is unable to walk, he said. "I was shocked and very sad," Saputra said. "She looked like a skeleton with bad injuries when she came home." He demanded that those who "tortured my daughter must be punished." Monday's arrest came a day after thousands of maids and their supporters protested in Hong Kong over the case, which is the latest to stoke fury over poor treatment of the city's 312,000 foreign domestic helpers, most of them young women. Indonesians account for about half of Hong Kong's foreign maids and Filipinos make up most of the rest. In a similar case last year, a couple was imprisoned for torturing their Indonesian maid with a hot iron, a paper cutter and a bicycle chain. Amnesty International said in a report in November that foreign maids working in Hong Kong are vulnerable to widespread abuse and exploitation, including restrictions on freedom of movement, physical and sexual violence, inadequate food and long working hours.
A Christian pastor from New Zealand accused of importing more than nine kilos of methamphetamine and heroin into Australia must have known the drugs were in her bags, a Darwin court has heard. When she was arrested in May last year, Bernadine Prince had business cards proclaiming her a pastor with a Christian organisation called Oasis of Grace, the objective of which was to "evangelise, encourage and better all nations'', Crown prosecutor Glen Rice told a Supreme Court jury. Prince is charged with importing a commercial quantity of a bordercontrolled substance. The organisation had been involved in fundraisers and charitable works in the past, and had bases in Kenya, Fiji and Cambodia, Mr Rice said in his opening statement. Prince was returning to Australia from a five-week trip to Kenya and Cambodia in April and May last year when her suitcases were delayed in Singapore. When they arrived in Darwin, a customs officer detected traces of drugs on seven vinyl backpacks in her suitcases that were unusually heavy, and upon inspection discovered packages sewn
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injury. Police were soon at the scene to breathalyse Singh, who blew a reading of 1405 micrograms of alcohol per litre of breath. The legal limit is 400. What angered Brak most was that the drink-driver was on bail for two previous offences at the time. Singh's spiralling offending began five months earlier when he was found drunk in a stationary vehicle with the engine on. A month later, he was driving at speed up and down a shared driveway where his ex-wife lived in Manurewa. Police arrived as he was wheel spinning along the drive while blasting loud music from his stereo. "He had difficulty speaking or standing," Judge Edwin Paul said. Despite a recommendation of home detention by the Probation Service, the judge ruled a sentence of imprisonment was the only appropriate outcome especially since Singh had two previous drink-driving convictions from 2008 and 2012. A note to the victims also did little to impress Judge Paul. "Although you've written a letter of apology it's too late, Mr Singh. Any remorse would've been demonstrated if after the first two charges you'd disciplined yourself not to get behind the wheel." Singh was jailed for two years and one month and indefinitely disqualified from driving.
into each one containing crystal methamphetamine and heroin with a combined weight of more than nine kilos, Mr Rice said. The drugs have a street value of up to A$2 million. Prince said the bags had been given to her by a Kenyan woman known only as "Mummy Rose'' who suggested that she sell some handbags made by African women to her congregation in Australia to raise funds, and she and her son helped Prince pack them into her suitcases. Mr Rice said this was implausible. "The bags were commercially produced bags that might be made anywhere; in fact, they were tagged as having been made in China,'' he said. Additionally, the cardboard used to pack the drugs was Cambodian, meaning the backpacks were not obtained in Kenya at all, he said, or else were packed with drugs during the four days Prince spent in Cambodia on her return trip. During the trial a drug expert would testify that the heroin in the bags had a South-East Asian chemical profile, Mr Rice said. The trial continues.
Guilty Plea In Fraud Case

An Auckland woman has admitted using false documents to get $NZ3.9 million ($F6.14m) worth of mortgages for low-income families. Ramni Kumar, 45, entered the guilty plea in Auckland District Court on Monday after the Serious Fraud Office brought 10 charges against her and an associate, Vicki Ravana Letele. Ms Letele, 32, was the owner of Focus Property Investment which, up until it was liquidated in 2012, would broker mortgages for first home buyers on low incomes. She has not yet entered a plea. The SFO says Kumar used false documents to obtain mortgage finance for low-income families who would not otherwise have been able to obtain loans. She arranged for her contacts to make the initial purchase of the properties and would then on-sell them to the mortgage recipients, generating a profit. SFO director Julie Read says there are concerns more mortgage fraud could be carried out in a high-demand market. "A market with high demand for properties and rapidly rising prices creates opportunities for individuals to exploit vulnerable buyers. Lenders and buyers need to be alert to this risk," she said. Kumar will be sentenced on March 11.

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Partnership will do very well and tremendous profits are indicated. Financially an extremely rewarding week. Love life sparkles with happiness. Those keen on starting a family or moving house can look forward to some good news in this week.
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Libra:
A favourable meeting will lead to good things in the near future. Expanses on a family get-together are likely. A close relative will be in touch. A major achievement in your work or career will make you feel happy. Love life is fulfilling.
This is a period of expansion and growth for many of you. The employed among you will receive additional facilities or an extra allowance. Do not seek a change of job or work at this juncture. You will feel romantically drawn towards a colleague or a close associate. You now will begin to spend more time together. Educational, social and cultural activities are highlighted. Those in academic or creative fields will do well. A social get-together with friends will be enjoyable. This could lead to a late night which would be quite tiring
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Independent decisions regarding work could be biased. Seek the help of a senior person or a close associate. Joint ventures yield goods results. An important career decision will have to be made. Family life is happy and congenial. A happy event will be celebrated.
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Avail of the opportunities that come your way now. Gains from fresh investment and overseas projects are likely. Travel for work will be fruitful. An extremely favourable week to launch new work or expand your existing activity. Matters at home are happy and congenial.
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Gemini:
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You will succeed in concluding a certain project which has been dragging on for quite some time now. This will release the money blocked in this venture. Regular work activities also indicate a good source of income. You will be entertaining at home this week.
Attend to your routine work and avoid bringing about any changes right now. Try to be practical and don't give in to emotions because there is really very little you can do but flow with tide. Resisting will only lead to frustration and disappointment. There will be moments of leisure and romance with the one you love.
Some of you will be sent overseas on a special project which will open up several new opportunities for further growth in your career. Work may separate you from your mate for a few days, and you are going to miss your the happy times immensely. A close associate from overseas may have an interesting work offer which is worth considering. Increased work activities will keep you busy. You will have to do a lot of paperwork which is very tiring. Try to relax whenever possible. There could be some news about travel or an unplanned journey.
Aquarius:
An earlier project gets concluded bringing in good profit. You will sign new contract and begin work at once. A youngster or child who has been away will be in touch or return. A personal talent will lead to gains.
Pisces:
Sagittarius:
A busy week at work. A meeting will have beneficial results. Some news you receive this week will be encouraging and lead to gains. At a social gathering you will be very much in demand. Happiness in the family set-up is
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Outspoken real estate magnate Donald Trump said on Tuesday he may seek the Republican presidential nomination for 2016, adding that New Jersey Governor Chris Christie's prospects for a White House run have dimmed since a scandal erupted. A run for the presidency "is something I would certainly look at," Trump told Reuters. "You know why? I'm unhappy with the way things are going in America." Trump gave the telephone interview before making a breakfast speech at the "Politics & Eggs" forum at St. Anselm College in Manchester, New Hampshire - an event that tends to feature presidential hopefuls. Trump did not directly address the idea of a running for office during the speech. New Hampshire traditionally holds the nation's first presidential nominating primaries and is a regular stop for White House aspirants. He told Reuters he was interested in the idea of personally undoing the legacy of President Barack Obama, who he said had made a "big mistake" with the Affordable Care Act, popularly known as Obamacare, and had done too little to shore up the American economy. In his speech, Trump said that Christie - widely seen as a potential Republican presidential candidate in 2016 - was "one email away from disaster" after revelations that four days of massive traffic jams on the George Washington Bridge were caused by an act of apparent political payback. "The thing is he's fired ... people. I don't know what they are going to say, or what emails they are going to produce. It's a tough situation for him," Trump
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said. "I would have thought Chris would do well (as a candidate). He still could do well, but now it's going to be tougher." Trump - who made a fortune building skyscrapers and running casinos and now hosts U.S. reality TV show "The Apprentice" - had also toyed with the idea of running for the 2012 Republican nomination but pulled out months before the primary, saying he was not ready to leave the private sector. He has long been a vocal critic of Obama and made waves after demanding proof the president was born in the United States. The White House released Obama's birth certificate in 2011 showing he was born in Hawaii. Trump said he believed Obama's handling of the launch of healthcare reform - the president's signature domestic policy achievement which has been fraught with early glitches - would help Republicans during this year's midterm elections. "It is going to be a tremendous factor going into November and it is going to have a devastating impact on the Democrats," Trump said. He said he also believes Obama has not done enough to keep the United States competitive in the global economy, and faulted him for his handling of Iraq, Aghanistan, and Syria. "We used to be the smart ones on the block, now we're the dummies," Trump said. Trump has also hinted he could run for governor of New York in 2014, claiming he has a $200 million war chest available for a campaign if he chooses to challenge Democratic incumbent Andrew Cuomo.
Li Hao Executed In China For Keeping Female Slaves
CHINESE authorities have executed a man who held six women as sex slaves in his basement and murdered two of them. Li Hao, a 36-year-old former prison while the rest were put on clerk, was put to death after being probation. convicted of "murder, rape, illegal In 2011 Li had his surviving captives detention, organised prostitution and make obscene videos online and have manufacturing pornography for profit'', sex with customers. the state news agency reported. He spent two weeks a month with An official at Luoyang Intermediate the women while telling his wife he Court in the central province of Henan worked nights as a guard, the Southern said that "he was executed''. Metropolis Daily reported in 2011. In 2009 Li dug a "dungeon'' in his Li was caught in September that year basement and confined six women after one captive escaped and went to there for periods ranging from two the police. to 21 months, where he "repeatedly The case recalled the actions of raped'' them, as said. Austrian Josef Fritzl, who held his Five were prostitutes whom he daughter Elisabeth as a sex slave in a tricked into his prison by soliciting cramped windowless dungeon for 24 their services, and one was selling years and fathered seven children with birth control products, the People's her. He was jailed for life on rape and Daily website reported, adding that Li murder charges in March 2009. installed seven metal doors to prevent Also in Austria, Natascha Kampusch their escape. was kidnapped at the age of 10 and The victims ranged from about 16 to 23 held captive in a tiny cellar for eight in age, and one who was 20 at the time and a half years until she escaped in of kidnap became pregnant, it added. August 2006. Li also forced three of the women to kill More recently former US bus driver two of the others - one was strangled Ariel Castro hanged himself in his cell and another died after being repeatedly in September after being jailed for life beaten, the reports said. for kidnapping and raping three young One woman who participated in both women he held as sex slaves for a murders was sentenced to three years' decade.
A New Mexico man has been awarded $1.6 million after he was subjected to three enemas and a colonoscopy after police pulled him over for failing to stop at a stop sign. Police said they suspected David Eckert had drugs. He did not. Eckert was pulled over Jan. 2, 2013, while exiting a Walmart parking lot, as reported in June when the lawsuit was filed. A police dog alerted officers to the presence of drugs and Eckert was
New Mexico Man Wins $1.6M After Three Enemas, Colonoscopy Show He Didn't Have Drugs
arrested. Doctors at the first hospital officers took him to refused to do the examination, but staff at a second hospital did it. He underwent a total of eight searches -- including digital penetration of his anus, three enemas, two X-rays and a colonoscopy. As reported Eckert was awarded $1.6 million from the city and county for authorizing the examination. A lawsuit against the doctors is ongoing.
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Two Alberta men accused of bilking 1,314 Canadian investors out of more than $23 million have been charged with fraud and theft. RCMP allege the men behind a Calgary company called Concrete Equities Inc. promised investors huge returns if they purchased a stake in undeveloped beach property in Mexico called the Golfo de Santa Clara project. The investors included people from Alberta, British Columbia, Saskatchewan and Ontario. "People invested as a limited partner to these investments and they were all putting in between $10,000 and $100,000. And these investments were RSP eligible," RCMP Sgt. Conal Archer said Wednesday. "They put their money in and were hoping they were going to get upwards of 500 per cent returns -- what these fellows were telling them." The RCMP's financial integrity unit alleges the men diverted money to other businesses and stole investors' money from 2007 until Concrete Equities crumbled into receivership in 2009. Dave Humeniuk of St. Albert faces charges of fraud over $5,000, theft over $5,000 and money laundering, and is to appear in court Feb. 27. A Canada-wide arrest warrant has been issued for Varun Aurora, of Calgary,
2 Alberta Men Charged In $23M Fraud Case Involving 1,300 Investors
who faces fraud and theft charges. Police believe he may be out of the country. In January 2012, both men were fined and disciplined by the Alberta Securities Commission over the sale of limited partnership securities worth $110 million. The cases involved the Mexico project and other business deals involving
Concrete Equities and Calgary office and retail buildings. The commission ordered both men to stop trading or selling securities. Humeniuk was also permanently banned from being an officer or a director of any financial security company and ordered to pay an administrative penalty of $3.3 million -- the largest fine ever levied by the
commission on an individual. Aurora was banned from being an officer or a director of any financial security company until 2021 and ordered to pay an administrative penalty of $500,000. Media reports say both men declared personal bankruptcy in 2009. "Much harm resulted from all of this misconduct," reads the commission's Jan. 9. 2012 ruling. "Prospective investors were given misleading information and denied the prospectus disclosure and registrant involvement to which they were entitled to by law." Archer said the charges laid by RCMP pertain strictly to the Mexico beach property investment. He said police began the probe after receiving a complaint in 2009 from an investor. A whole team of officers was assigned to the investigation last year. With fraud prevention month set to begin in March, Archer has a tip for people who are considering where to invest their money. "I would say to people just to do their due diligence and be very careful that they do a lot of research into the corporations that they might be investing into," he said. "My recommendation would be not to invest in any company that has no assets."
Depot Hours Extended For Inconvenienced Mail Customers

People in Surrey and Langley whose mailboxes have been damaged by theft can now pick up their mail outside regular depot hours. The move comes after many mailboxes in those communities were left unusable Anick Losier with Canada Post says they are working hard to replace and reenforce the compromised mailboxes. Its been a challenge for us, well admit to that but our crews and our
Several Canada Post mailboxes have been broken into
Stolen Laptop Contains Personal Information Of 620,000 Albertans

Albertas health minister has asked for an official investigation into a stolen laptop that contains the unencrypted personal information -- including health card numbers -- of some 620,000 residents. Fred Horne said in a statement that he has contacted the provincial information privacy commissioner to request a probe under the Health Information Act with an aim to find out what happened, why health authorities have only just been informed, and what, if any, breaches of privacy legislation may have occurred. In addition to health card numbers, the laptop contained the patients names, dates of birth, and billing and diagnostic codes. Horne said that the theft occurred last September 26, but was only brought to his attention on Tuesday in a letter from the vice president of Medicentres Family Health Care Clinics. Needless to say Im extremely concerned to learn of this. Im concerned from a number of standpoints, first at the delay that has occurred, Horne told reporters Wednesday afternoon. On behalf of the citizens of this province I am, quite frankly, outraged that this would not have been reported to myself or my department sooner. Horne said when the theft was discovered on Oct. 1, it was immediately reported to Edmonton police and to the information privacy commissioner. The theft of personal health information of 620,000 of our fellow citizens is unacceptable in Albertas health care system in any circumstance, Horne said. The company will have many questions to answer with respect to this. Horne has also contacted both Albertas College of Physicians and Surgeons and the Alberta Medical Association so that they may take whatever steps they deem necessary. We will pursue this matter aggressively, Horne told reporters. Horne urged any resident who believes he or she may be affected by the theft to contact Medicentres Family Health Care Clinics. He also said affected Albertans can contact his office if they want to file a formal complaint to the privacy commissioner. Alberta's Opposition Leader Danielle Smith is also demanding answers. Why is it that a single person at a private company can amass 620,000 pieces of information on individual patients -- all this information in one place, unencrypted and then have it stolen? she said Wednesday. Its remarkable to me that this has occurred.
The loonie closed at 90.19 cents US Wednesday How low does the loonie have to go before you decide to skip heading down to take advantage of cross-border shopping? One business expert says we may have hit that threshold. Many cross-border shoppers will tolerate a slightly lower dollar, but with the Canadian buck hovering just above 90 cents US, Lindsay Meredith with SFUs Beedie School of Business says a 10 per cent differential, which is what were at, will have an impact on how good bargains on the other side of the line will look to Canadian shoppers. Meredith says we can expect to see price
Lower Loonie Will Likely Lead To Less Cross-Border Loot
workers are working as quickly as we can to ensure that boxes are fixed and mail is secured Losier cant tell us how many mailboxes have been compromised, but stressed the new hours will be in effect until regular mail service resumes. Canada Post depot hours usually run between 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., but they will now be open in Surrey until 6 p.m. and Langley until 5 p.m.
differences again on things like books. What its bad for, is those Canadian consumers out there, because all the American products that are shipped north, have now gone up by ten per cent. That hits Canadian consumers hey, thats called inflation. But he says the Feds arent complaining. Canadian government frankly, stickhandled the whole damn thing in the back room, they want to see the loonie drop. Thats gives us a trade advantage against the Americans and allows us to ship those raw resources south as well some Canadian finished products, like wood products, for example.
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High Winds, Heavy Snow Hammer Atlantic Canada
People are concerned about Canada Post's plan to end door-to-door mail delivery by 2019 People upset over Canada Post's decision to end door-to-door mail delivery in favour of community mailbox delivery voiced their concerns at a forum Tuesday night in Surrey, B.C. Canada Post announced it was phasing out urban home delivery of regular mail in December in an effort to reduce $1 billion in financial losses expected by 2020. Many of the five million Canadian residents who currently receive doorto-door delivery have expressed concern over the change particular in relation to accessibility and mail security. Tuesday's forum, which was organized by the Canadian Union of Postal Workers, was an opportunity for people to have those concerns heard. "One of my main concerns is the security of the postal boxes and there's going to be huge ugly boxes on people's property," said Surrey resident Heather Laidlaw. Documents received by CBC News through a Freedom of Information Act request revealed there were nearly 5,000 incidents of community mailbox tampering in B.C. between 2008 and 2013. RCMP throughout the province have issued public warnings advising people to pick up their mail promptly and to report any suspicious behaviour and community mailbox thefts in their communities. The City of Vancouver has initiated a study that will examine the impacts of losing urban mail delivery on residents, and some politicians are speaking out against Canada Post's decision. "I am concerned about our seniors. I am concerned about those with disabilities. But I am also concerned that we are going to be the only country in the G8 who are not going to have any form of door-to-door delivery of their mail and I don't understand still why we are doing this," said NDP opposition critic for employment and social development Jinny Sims, who attended Tuesday's meeting. The Union of Postal Workers is hoping these concerns will be loud enough for the postal service to reinstate door-todoor delivery. "I think we lose part of our whole institution, what it is to be Canadian," said union worker Coleen Jones. "We are trying to work and we are trying to put forward some really viable solutions on how we can keep Canada Post profitable." No one from Canada Post attended Tuesday's meeting. The phasing-out of door-to-door mail delivery is expected to be completed by 2019.
Super Mailbox Switchover Concerns Surrey Residents
A major snow storm hammered Atlantic Canada with heavy snow and high winds Wednesday, cancelling flights, closing schools and government offices, and making driving treacherous for motorists across the region. The storm began with a light snowfall that dusted much of Nova Scotia overnight Tuesday, bringing between three and five centimetres of snow. A stronger blast of snow followed, dumping 15 to 25 centimetres in southeastern New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island late Wednesday. Environment Canada officials said gusts in parts of Nova Scotia reached over 82 kilometres per hour during the evening. "It turned out to be fairly severe," meteorologist Doug Mercer told The Canadian Press. "We're getting visibility that is fairly low." The storm delayed or cancelled flights at airports in Halifax, Fredericton,
Moncton, N.B., and Charlottetown. The snow is relatively light because the temperature is double digits below zero, which is a good thing in the sense that the snow is relatively dry and easy to move around, airport spokesperson Peter Spurway told CTV Wednesday morning. The downside is it does blow around fairly easily. Marine Atlantic cancelled ferry service between Port aux Basques, Nfld., and Sydney, N.S., as high winds created rough water. Both Dalhousie University and St. Marys University closed for the day, as did all Access Nova Scotia, motor registry and land registration offices. In addition to the snow and high winds, temperatures plummeted across the region. With the wind chill, the temperature felt like -19 C in Halifax, while in Fredericton it felt like -26 C.
Toronto Braces For Up To 15 cm Snow As Huge Winter Storm Cancels Thousands Of Flights Across U.S. And Maritimes
Canadas largest city is bracing for its own snowstorm after an intense blizzard grounded flights and shuttered schools across the Maritimes and the U.S. Environment Canada warned Wednesday evening that drivers in Toronto should expect a slow, slippery commute Thursday as the storm dumps up to 15 cm of snow on the city. With the wind chill, temperatures will get down to -25 C, which could add to problems by creating delays across the citys aging transit system. If the snow band remains stationary for a long period of time, then 15 cm of snow will be possible, Environment Canada said in a statement. A snow squall warning could be issued. Environment Canada says there were two distinct phases to the storm that slammed parts of Atlantic Canada Wednesday, closing schools and government offices as well as disrupting travel throughout the region. Halifax Stanfield International Airport cancelled about half of their flights Wednesday. The first brought between three and five centimetres of snow on Tuesday night through Wednesday morning in western Nova Scotia and the Halifax area. A second, more powerful blow hit later, dumping heavier snowfall amounts that were expected to range from 15 to 30 centimetres in Nova Scotia and 15 to 25 centimetres in southeastern New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island. Wind gusts crept close to 70 kilometres per hour in Charlottetown. Environment Canada put the entire provinces of Nova Scotia, Newfoundland and Prince Edward Island under a blizzard, winter storm or blowing snow warning, as well as southeastern New Brunswick. At least three universities and all community college campuses cancelled classes for the day in Nova Scotia. Schools also closed in Prince Edward Island and there were flight cancellations at the Charlottetown airport, the Moncton airport, the Saint John airport, and the St. Johns airport.

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Roberto Luongo won't have any family joining him next month when he suits up for Canada at the Winter Olympics. The same goes for Sweden's Daniel Sedin. The Vancouver Canucks teammates are both concerned over security at the Games in Sochi, Russia, after a series of threats and terrorist attacks in the region. Two suicide bombers killed 34 people in the southern Russian city of Volgograd in December, and officials say they are hunting three more potential attackers -- including one believed to be in Sochi. "It's definitely on my mind, I'm not going to lie," Luongo said after practice on Wednesday. "I think we're all a little bit concerned. We're definitely going to keep an eye on it over the next few weeks." Sedin, who is set to compete for Sweden along with his twin brother Henrik, said he was "absolutely" concerned about the news coming out of Russia, including email threats on Wednesday against a handful of European countries set to participate at the Olympics. The threats were largely dismissed as a hoax, but the concern over security in Sochi is serious. "We talk about it quite a bit. It's nothing you can really joke about," said Sedin. "It's in the back of your head for sure." Luongo, the odds on favourite to start for Canada in its first game Feb. 13 against Norway, and Sedin both said safety is the main reason their families won't be travelling to Russia. Sedin added that if family members wanted to join him and his brother, he would discourage them from making
Luongo, Sedin Won't Bring Families To Sochi Amid Security Concerns
the trip. An Islamic militant group in Dagestan -- which is located about 500 kilometres from Sochi -- claimed responsibility for the bombings in Volgograd in a video posted on Sunday. The video also contained a threat to strike the Olympics. Penguins captain Sidney Crosby voiced similar concerns to those of Luongo and Sedin to reporters in Pittsburgh on Sunday. "Obviously everybody watches the news and knows that there's been things happening fairly close to there," said Crosby, who will captain the Canadian team. "From what we've been told, I think they're going to do everything they can to make sure it's safe and secure. We're going over to play and focus on that. "It's not something everyone's totally worried about, but I think it's hard
not to think about it when things are happening kind of close to there." Toronto Maple Leafs forward James van Riemsdyk, who will suit up for the United States in Sochi, said back in December that American hockey officials told him that security will be "very tight." "I know they mentioned things about different actions they were going to take as far as making sure everything's secure," he said. "It seemed like they were on top of all that." Minnesota Wild defenceman Ryan Suter, who will also play for the Americans, said after practice Wednesday that his wife and two young children won't be travelling to Russia. The long trip is part of the reason, but Suter said recent news about terrorist threats made the decision "a little bit easier." Another American Olympian, Suter's
friend and Wild teammate Zach Parise, also advised his parents and relatives not to come. He said the situation is "nerve wracking, that's for sure." Chicago Blackhawks forward Patrick Kane's parents travelled to Vancouver in 2010 to cheer for him and Team USA. He said Wednesday his mother, a sister and his girlfriend are planning to come to Russia, despite the safety concerns. "They understand what's going on," Kane said. "It's their choice to go over there, and they wanted to. I'll take the support for sure." Kane said he's not worried about security in Sochi. "You hear different things about it, so obviously you're going to think about it," he said. "But at the end of the day, what can we really do about it? It's not our job to worry about that stuff. If something happens, it's completely out of our control. If you're worrying about that, then your head's in the wrong place. I think we have to be worried about going over going there and playing well as a country and a team and enjoying your time over there, too." The same goes for Kane's teammate, Jonathan Toews, a member of Team Canada. Toews said his parents and girlfriend will be in Sochi, despite "that thought in their head" about the danger. "Everyone is doing everything they can to make sure there are no dangerous situations. I think our families will be pretty close to where we are in the village so that'll be a little comfort," Toews said. "We just have to enjoy it and be confident everything will be all right."
Vancouver's Housing 2nd Least Affordable In World

International survey gives city dubious distinction for 6th straight year Vancouver ranks second only to Hong Kong in having the least affordable housing, according to Demographia's 10th annual survey of 360 housing markets in nine Western countries. The survey divided median housing prices in Australia, Canada, Hong Kong, Ireland, Japan, New Zealand, Singapore, the U.K. and the U.S. against median gross household income to come up with its ratings. Struggling with 'sticker shock' Headhunter Craig Hemer says the high cost of housing could affect some people's decision to move to Vancouver for work. "If you're living in a five-bedroom home in one part of the country and coming here and bringing your family and expecting to live within the city, costs go up exponentially. And it's a bit of a sticker shock." Hemer says companies will have to keep a close eye on housing affordability if they want to keep attracting executives to Vancouver. "Will they have to adjust or change, provide greater incentives, provide housing allowances that offset some of these differentials? Those are strategies that are used periodically now, that might increase," says Hemer. But UBC business professor Tsur Somerville says the high cost of housing in Vancouver may not be a bad thing. "If you've got the most attractive city in the world, it should have the highest price-to-income ratio," says Somerville. "The amenities both force up the house prices because people want to be there and they lower the incomes because employers can get away with paying less." Canadian cities 'severely unaffordable' Meanwhile, the problem of housing affordability is not unique to Vancouver. Canada's major metropolitan markets all have a rating of "severely unaffordable," and the report listed Canadian housing as the most overvalued among 20 OECD nations. In addition to Vancouver, the three least affordable metropolitan markets in Canada were all in British Columbia: Victoria, Kelowna and the Fraser Valley. The country's most affordable markets were Moncton and Saint John in New Brunswick. However, when major markets are excluded, Canada's overall housing was rated only "moderately unaffordable," outperforming Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong and the U.K., where housing prices were all higher. "Housing affordability is an important determinant of the standard of living, because higher-cost housing leaves less discretionary income," says the report. "Severely unaffordable markets are also more attractive to buyers seeking extraordinary returns on investment." The report cites London, Vancouver and the U.S. West Coast as prime examples of this trend. The study also cited a recent Royal Bank of Canada report. "Detached housing, which is preferred in Canada," it says, "now requires more than 80 per cent of median household income, 2 times the 32 per cent recommended by Canada Mortgage and Housing for mortgage eligibility."
Finance
You And Your Credit

What is Credit? Credit is a loan of money between a lender and a borrower where the borrower agrees to pay back the loan plus interest according to specified terms.In financial field we use term lender as banks or financial institutions and borrower means you. There are two main types of credit secured and unsecured. Secured credit is offered on houses (mortgages) and on big ticket items such as vehicles. With a secured loan, the borrower does not have 'clear title' (total ownership) of the purchased property until the loan is paid in full. If a borrower is unable to make the required payments in the required manner, the lender has the right to sell the property used to secure the loan, to recover the amount still owing on the loan. Unsecured credit is loans where no property has been secured for the loan. The most common type of unsecured credit is credit cards. Using Secured Credit Wisely Home Mortgages Before you begin looking for a home find out how much of a mortgage you can qualify for: How much money have you saved towards your down payment? 10% is usually the minimum recommended. Work out a budget to show how much you can afford to pay for a monthly mortgage. Be realistic! If it takes two incomes to cover your planned mortgage and there is no wiggle room what happens if one of you is laid off? Will you be able to afford the basics of life and a mortgage on one income? Shop around for your house mortgage there are many different financial institutions to work with, including credit unions and mortgage brokers. Make sure you know the best rates and terms available and exactly what your credit rating is. The better your credit rating the lower the interest on your mortgage will be, and the more likely that you will qualify for a mortgage through one of the main banks or credit unions. If you do not qualify for a bank mortgage find out why. It might be better for you to spend time on improving your credit rating before you consider purchasing a home. When you take out your mortgage you will hear a lot of talk from your lender about the power of extra payments listen very carefully, this will probably be the best advice you will ever get from a lender. This is where not mortgaging yourself to the limit will enable you to significantly reduce the cost of borrowing on your home, and reduce the number of years it will take you to pay off your mortgage. Many people have accepted the idea that they will never be mortgage-free but that does not have to be the case. Careful planning and budgeting can help you to become a mortgage-free home owner. Vehicle Loans Next to your home, your cars/trucks/ SUVs/vans are most likely the biggest purchases you will make. Before you begin looking for a vehicle use your budget to work out how much you can afford in monthly payments and monthly vehicle operating costs. Be sure to include such costs as: Insurance (averaged per month) Gas/Oil per month Maintenance (averaged per month) Repair (averaged per month) Shop for the best loan you can get starting with the major banks and credit unions. That way, when you walk onto the car lot you will know exactly what you can afford. If the car lot is able to make a better loan offer than you have found great, but whatever the situation, you are in control because you have done your homework. We also recommend that you do your homework in terms of car values checking classified and car lot ads in newspapers and online. And of course, always, always have any vehicle you are considering buying checked out by an independent mechanic you trust Using Credit Cards Wisely Selecting a Credit Card As in the case of any loan before selecting a credit card it is essential to shop around. When you are researching bank credit cards you will find there are a number of different card types. Selecting the type of card best suited to your needs will take some evaluation on your part. For example, is it worthwhile for you to pay an annual fee to have a card that has reward points? For most consumers, a bank credit card without an annual fee and no rewards is a wise decision. Here are some of the things you need to know before selecting a bank credit card: What will you be using your credit card for? How often will you be using your card? Will you be able to budget for and track your credit card purchases? Will you be able to pay off your credit card every month? What is the annual interest rate charged on the card? How is interest calculated? (Very important to know, as many cards will charge you interest starting with the date of purchase if there is a balance being carried forward on the card) Is there an annual fee? If so, how much is it? If there are reward points, what are they and how are they earned? Are there any other fees other than annual fees and interest charges? Will you be charged extra for cash advances?
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What happens if your payment is late? Be wary of introductory interest rates. Be fully aware of what the interest rate and fees will increase to after the introductory period, and what any balance you carry over from the introductory period will be charged at. Note: Department store or retail credit cards tend to charge more interest than bank credit cards and are limited in where they can be used. While retail credit cards do offer rewards and some discounts, careful research needs to be done to make sure this type of card is of value to you. Warning: applying for a retail credit card in order to take advantage of a discount for applying can have a negative impact on your credit rating (even if the card is never used). Q: How can we Eliminate Our Credit Card Debt Tahir Malik: No matter how deep in Credit Card Debt you are there is a way out.By adopting following steps you can gain control of your financial life. Credit Card Debt - Pay-Down Plan Step 1 - Stop Using Your Credit Cards Now! This is the most important of all the steps. Put your credit cards away and start using budgeted cash instead. Step 2 - Know the Facts Write down exactly what you owe in Credit Card Debt find out from your credit card companies what your current interest rates are, and what the minimum monthly payment is for each card. While you are speaking with your credit card companies check to see if they are willing to lower the interest rate they are currently charging you. Step 3 - Plan Your Attack Sort your Credit Card Debt by card
from highest to lowest interest rate. Where possible, move balances from higher percentage cards to lower percentage cards. Plan to pay off your Credit Cards by applying all the money your budget allows to the card with the highest interest rate. When that card is paid off then pay off the card with the next lowest rate and so on. It is very important that you continue to make the required minimum monthly payments on all your other outstanding cards throughout this pay-down plan. Depending on your requirements choose two credit cards to keep for future emergency only use. Most people at this point decide to drop the high-interest department store cards and keep major bank cards. Once you have paid off those credit cards that you do not plan on keeping cancel them in writing. Step 4 - Do It - Now! Just Do It Now. No excuses. No putting off. The sooner you start the sooner you will be debt free. Step 5 - Keep Doing It! Live within your budget cut your expenses & stick with it! Discover how powerful you are by controlling your expenses and building for your future and peace of mind. Serious Credit Problems? At New Life Debt Solutions we work with people who are facing serious financial stress. Often, through no fault of their own, their credit problems have escalated to a point where they need the help of a Consumer Proposal and in some cases, a Bankruptcy. If you are in the Lower Mainland Area and facing serious debt problems, call us for a Free Consultation at 604-9092277 and for rest of Canada you can reach us at 1-866-210-9262.
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Continued From Last Week How Parents Can Help If you discover that your child is being cyberbullied, talk to him or her about any experiences you have had in your childhood. This can help your child feel less alone. Let your child know that it's not his or her fault, and that bullying says more about the bully than the victim. Talking to teachers or school administrators also may help, but take cues from your child. Many schools, school districts, and after-school clubs have established protocols for responding to cyberbullying; these vary by district and state. But before reporting the problem, let your child know that you plan to do so, as he or she could have concerns about "tattling" and might prefer that the problem be handled privately. Other measures to try: Block the bully. Most devices have settings that allow you to electronically block emails, IMs, or text messages from specific people. Limit access to technology. Although it's hurtful, many kids who are bullied can't resist the temptation to check websites or phones to see if there are new messages. Keep the computer in a public place in the house (no laptops in children's bedrooms, for example) and limit the use of cell phones and games. Some companies allow you to turn off text messaging services during certain hours. And, most websites and phones provide the option for parental controls, which provide parents with access to their childrens messages and online life. Know your kids' online world. Check their postings and the sites kids visit, and be aware of how they spend their time online. Talk to them about the importance of privacy and why it's a bad idea to share personal information online, even with friends. Encourage them to safeguard passwords. Write up cell phone and social media
contracts that you are willing to enforce. Look to the web for resource and support information about cyberbullying. If your son or daughter agrees, you may also arrange for mediation with a therapist or counselor at school who can work with your child and/or the bully. When Your Child Is the Bully Finding out that your kid is the one who is behaving inappropriately can be upsetting and heartbreaking. It's important to address the problem head on and not wait for it to go away. Talk to your child firmly about his or her actions and explain the negative impact it has on others. Joking and teasing might seem OK, but it can hurt people's feelings and lead to getting in trouble. Bullying in any form is unacceptable; there can be serious (and sometimes irrevocable) consequences at home, school, and in the community if it continues. Remind your child that the use of cell phones and computers is a privilege. Sometimes it helps to restrict the use of these devices until behavior improves. If you feel your child should have a cell phone for safety reasons, make sure it is a phone that can only be used for emergency purposes. Insist on strict parental controls on all devices if there is any history of your child making impulsive decisions when they are online. To get to the heart of the matter, sometimes talking to teachers, guidance counselors, and other school officials can help identify situations that lead a kid to bully others. If your child has trouble managing anger, talk to a therapist about helping your son or daughter learn to cope with anger, hurt, frustration, and other strong emotions in a healthy way. Professional counseling often helps kids learn to deal with their feelings and improve their confidence and social skills, which in turn can reduce the risk of bullying. If you're techsavvy yourself, model good online habits to help your kids understand the benefits and the dangers of life in the digital world.
Your Health
Gall Bladder Pain

Gallbladder pain definition
Gallbladder pain is an all-inclusive term used to describe any pain due to disease related to the gallbladder. The major gallbladder problems that produce gallbladder pain are biliary colic, cholecystitis, gallstones, pancreatitis, and ascending cholangitis. A brief review of the gallbladder anatomy and function may help readers better understand gallbladder pain. The gallbladder is connected to the liver via ducts that supply bile to the gallbladder for storage. These bile ducts then form the common hepatic duct that joins with the cystic duct from the gallbladder to form the common bile duct that empties into the GI tract (duodenum). In addition, the pancreatic duct usually merges with the common bile duct just before it enters the duodenum. Hormones trigger the gallbladder to release bile when fat and amino acids reach the duodenum after eating a meal, which facilitates the digestion of these foods. What are the causes of gallbladder pain? As stated previously, the major gallbladder problems that produce gallbladder pain are biliary colic, cholecystitis, gallstones, pancreatitis, and ascending cholangitis. There are two major causes of pain that either originate from the gallbladder or involve the gallbladder directly. They are due to 1) intermittent or complete blockage of any of the ducts by gallstones; or 2) gallstone sludge and/ or inflammation that may accompany irritation or infection of the surrounding tissues, when partial or complete obstruction of ducts causes pressure and ischemia (inadequate blood supply due to a blockage of blood vessels in the area) to develop in the adjacent tissues. Gallstones usually form in the gallbladder, but may form in any of the ducts. When the gallbladder is compressed (squeezed by musculature), bile usually goes out through the ducts into the GI tract; however, if gallstones or gallstone sludge is present, there can be partial or complete blockage of the ducts with pressure on the surrounding tissue, sometimes enough to cause local ischemia. Other processes such as trauma can cause gallbladder pain. Infection of the biliary ducts and the gallbladder, usually occurring after gallstone obstruction also can cause pain. What is biliary colic? Biliary colic is a term used to describe the type of pain related to the gallbladder, when the gallbladder contracts and the cystic duct is partially or completely blocked by a gallstone. (uses radioactive material) can measure gallbladder emptying while an ERCP test uses an endoscope to place dye in the ducts of the pancreas, gallbladder and liver. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is sometimes used to detail the organ structures (liver, gallbladder, and pancreas). The results of these tests help pinpoint the problem and establish the diagnosis. What is the treatment of gallbladder pain? If you have no gallbladder pain (even if you have gallstones but never had pain), you need no treatment. Some patients who have had one or two attacks may elect to avoid treatment. Pain during an acute attack is often treated with morphine. The definitive treatment is to remove the gallbladder (and/or the obstructing gallstones) by surgery. Currently, the surgical method of choice is laparoscopic surgery, where the gallbladder is removed by instruments using only small incisions in the abdomen. However, some patients may require more extensive surgery. Usually, people do well once the gallbladder is removed. Women who are pregnant are treated like women who are not pregnant, although pregnancy is a risk factor for cholesterol gallstone development. Although supportive care is tried in women who are pregnant, acute cholecystitis is the second most common surgical emergency in pregnancy (appendicitis is the first). Home remedies Home remedies include peppermint, alfalfa, apple cider vinegar, and others; you should check with your doctor before using these remedies. What are the complications of gallbladder pain? The complications of gallbladder pain include discomfort with eating, poor food intake, weight loss, electrolyte abnormalities, consumption of pain medications, and disruption of daily activities. However, complications of gallbladder disease include bile duct blockage, serious infections (empyema and gangrene of the gallbladder), pancreatitis, peritonitis, and infrequently, cancer. Gallbladder pain is generally produced by of five problems, biliary colic, cholecystitis, gallstones, and pancreatitis. Causes of gallbladder pain include intermitent blockage of ducts by gallstones or gallstone inflammation and/or sludge that also may involve irritation or infection of surrounding tissues, or when a bile duct is completely blocked. Treatment of gallbladder depends on the cause, which may include surgery.
The symptoms are described below. What are the symptoms associated with gallbladder pain? Gallbladder pain may vary; many people with gallstones never experience pain. However, there are some variations in gallbladder pain that help the doctor to make a diagnosis. Biliary colic (intermittent duct blockage): Sudden and rapidly increasing pain (ache or pressure) in the right upper abdomen or epigastric area; some people will have pain radiating to the right shoulder and/ or also develop nausea and vomiting. The pain usually subsides in about 1 to 5 hours although a mild ache may persist for about a day. Cholecystitis (inflammation of gallbladder tissue secondary to duct blockage): severe steady pain in the right upper abdomen that may radiate to the right shoulder or back, abdominal tenderness when touched or pressed, sweating, nausea, vomiting, fever, chills, and bloating; discomfort lasts longer than with biliary colic. Acalculous cholecystitis (no gallstones) has similar symptoms to cholecystitis but occurs as a complication of other problems like
trauma or burns; patients have severe symptoms and appear very ill. Pancreatitis: Gallstones from the gallbladder can block the pancreatic duct and cause pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas) with upper abdominal pain that may radiate to the back, tender abdomen, more pain after eating, with nausea and vomiting. Ascending cholangitis (or simply cholangitis or infection of the biliary system) causes fever, abdominal pain, jaundice and even hypotension (low blood pressure), and confusion; it is a medical emergency. How is the cause of gallbladder pain diagnosed? The history and physical exam helps to establish a presumptive diagnosis. Murphy's sign (pain or temporary respiratory arrest on deep right subcostal palpation) has been estimated to be over 95% specific for acute cholecystitis. A few laboratory tests such as liver function tests, lipase, amylase, complete blood count (CBC), and an abdominal X-ray are done to determine the exact problem is causing the pain. Ultrasound can detect gallstones, and CT scan may delineate organ structural changes. A HIDA scan
This information is provided for knowledge and educational purposes only. Individuals should visit their physicians for more information on their health.
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PEOPLE could slash their risk of heart attacks and stroke by enjoying more sunlight, say scientists. They found regular doses of ultraHe said: We know it is not the effect violet light UVA help reduce blood of vitamin D, as this takes longer to be pressure, a key trigger for both killer made in the body than the time frame diseases. of the experiment. And the benefits of exposure to sunlight Strokes caused almost 50,000 deaths in outweigh the risks of skin cancer, they the UK in 2010, making it the fourth believe. largest cause of death after cancer, About a third of British adults have heart disease and respiratory disease, high blood pressure, known as the figures from the Stroke Association silent killer because there are often reveal. no obvious symptoms. About one in five strokes is fatal, Scientists at the universities of causing around seven per cent of Southampton and Edinburgh hope deaths in men and 10 per cent of deaths their work on the benefits of sunlight in women. could provide ways of preventing and Almost one in six men and one in treating potentially fatal conditions. 10 women dies from coronary heart They found UVA rays alter levels of disease, according to the British Heart nitric oxide in the body. This causes Foundation. The condition kills 74,000 blood vessels to dilate and reduces people each year, an average of 200 blood pressure. people a day. Martin Feelisch, professor of immediate fall in blood pressure. to wear sunblock even in the winter Professor Jeremy Pearson, BHF experimental medicine and integrative It is known that reducing salt intake could increase the risk of high blood associate medical director, said: This biology at Southampton, said: As and body weight, and increasing both pressure, he added. Blood pressure is a small study suggests how the shortened blood pressure drops, so does the risk fruit and vegetable consumption and continual risk factor for cardiovascular hours of sunshine in the north of of heart attacks and stroke. exercise, will have a meaningful impact disease, so even a small reduction is Europe may contribute to the known It is a moderate drop, but we are on lowering blood pressure and therefore significant, he said. seasonal increase in blood pressure and talking about a chronic effect and a risk of strokes and heart attacks. Well-meaning warnings to stay out risk of heart disease. Although this is small drop in blood pressure regularly GP Dr Ian Campbell, based in of the sun could be putting people at intriguing, much more work needs to can be significant. In fact, we think Nottingham added: This is another increased risk. be done. the benefits of exposure to the sun far example of how being active and The latest findings tie in with earlier Some 9.6 million working days are lost outweigh the risks from skin cancer. getting outdoors is very good for your research, which links blood pressure each year to staff suffering the winter High blood pressure is the main risk health. and heart disease risk to seasonal blues, a survey claims. factor for stroke, contributing to about But it is important to stress that people changes in sunlight intensity. A fifth of British workers admit calling half of all cases, but is also linked to should keep up a healthy lifestyle Research also reveals that people in in sick when they feel down, with many heart attacks, heart failure and kidney and take appropriate advice about sunny parts of the world have lower showing signs of Seasonal Affective disease. medication where needed. blood pressure and a lower risk of Disorder. Professor Graham MacGregor, Professor Feelisch said that although cardiovascular disease. Although They each miss work for an average chairman of Blood Pressure UK, the research was on healthy people, sunlight triggers the production of of four days a year because of the said: This is a very interesting study the findings suggest sunlight may help Vitamin D in the body, Professor condition. Most said they felt more that suggests exposure to UV light those with already high blood pressure. Feelisch said this was not the reason depressed in winter, according to the sunlight may cause a small but Warnings to keep out of the sun and for reduced risk. survey carried out by Epson.
Sunshine Lowers Blood Pressure And Slashes Risk Of Heart Attacks And Strokes
Herbs, Berries And Red Wine Could Create Diabetes Barrier

Plant compounds in herbs, berries and red wine may protect against diabetes, say scientists. High intakes of the flavonoids are linked to lower insulin resistance and better control of blood sugar, a study has shown. Both effects help stave off the onset of Type 2 diabetes. Researchers looked at the dietary flavonoid consumption of almost 2000 healthy women volunteers. Glucose regulation, insulin resistance - an inability to respond properly to the hormone insulin - and inflammation markers were also assessed from blood samples. Two specific types of flavonoid, flavones and anthocyanins, were both found to have benefits that could lessen diabetes risk. Flavones are found in herbs and some vegetables, such as parsley, thyme and celery, while anthocyanins are abundant in dark coloured berries and fruits, as well as red wine. Study leader Professor Aedin Cassidy, from the University of East Anglia, said: "This is one of the first large-scale human studies to look at how these powerful bioactive compounds might reduce the risk of diabetes. "Laboratory studies have shown these types of foods might modulate blood glucose regulation - affecting the risk of Type 2 diabetes. But until now little has been known about how habitual intakes might affect insulin resistance, blood glucose regulation and inflammation in humans. "We found that those who consumed plenty of anthocyanins and flavones had lower insulin resistance. High insulin resistance is associated with Type 2 diabetes, so what we are seeing is that people who eat foods rich in these two compounds - such as berries, herbs, red grapes, wine - are less likely to develop the disease. "We also found that those who ate the most anthocyanins were least likely to suffer chronic inflammation, which is associated with many of today's most pressing health concerns including diabetes, obesity, cardiovascular disease, and cancer. In addition women who consumed the most flavones had improved levels of a protein called adiponectin which helps regulate a range of metabolic processes, including glucose control. Prof Cassidy added: "What we don't yet know is exactly how much of these compounds are necessary to potentially reduce the risk of Type 2 diabetes." Chocolate contains another class of flavonoid called flavonols which have been linked to a reduced risk of heart disease. Professor Tim Spector, director of the TwinsUK study at King's College London, who took part in the research, said: "This is an exciting finding that shows that some components of foods that we consider unhealthy like chocolate or wine may contain some beneficial substances. "If we can start to identify and separate these substances we can potentially improve healthy eating. There are many reasons including genetics why people prefer certain foods so we should be cautious until we test them properly in randomised trials and in people developing early diabetes."
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British Empire to abolish slavery? A. North America. B. Upper Canada. C. Lower Canada. D. South Canada. 4) What does Confederation mean? A. The joining of provinces to become a new country. B. The merger of colonies to form a province. C. The combination of neighborhood to build a larger community. D. The United States Confederate army came to settle in Canada. 5) Which federal political party is in power? A. Green Party. B. New Democratic Party. C. Liberal Party. D. Conservative Party. 6) Which province in Canada is the smallest in land size? A. Newfoundland and Labrador. B. New Brunswick. C. Prince Edward Island. D. Nova Scotia. 7) What is the role of the Opposition parties? A. To draft bills to be passed. B. To help the Prime Minister. C. To oppose or try to improve government proposals. D. To approve bills. 8) Who were the Group of Seven in modern Canada? A. A group of Canadian landscape painters in the 1920s. B. Seven athletes who won Olympic gold medals. C. A group of Aboriginal peoples. D. Seven Canadian soldiers in World War I.
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9) What song is Canada's national anthem? A. O Canadian. B. O Canada. C. Wow Canada. D. O Canadian Citizens. 10) What are the provinces of the Atlantic region? A. Nova Scotia, Newfoundland, New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island. B. Newfoundland, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Quebec. C. Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island and Quebec. D. New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Ontario and Quebec. 1 D 6 C 2 B 7 C ANSWERS 3 B A 5D 8 A 9 B 10 A
1) Which party is in power in British Columbia? A. New Democratic Party B. Conservative Party C. Green Party D. Liberal Party 2) Where are the Great Lakes? A. Ontario. B. Southern Ontario along the border between Canada and the United States. C. On the border between Quebec and Ontario. D. Quebec. 3) Which was the first province in the
There are some people who think marriage to a Canadian citizen will be their ticket to Canada. It is a crime for foreign nationals to marry Canadian citizens or permanent residents only to gain entry into Canada. Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) is working to prevent these fraudulent marriages. In many cases, sponsors and foreign applicants arrange a marriage of convenience: a marriage or commonlaw relationship where the sole purpose is for the sponsored spouse to immigrate to Canada. CIC officers are specially trained to recognize genuine immigration applications, and they know how to detect marriages of convenience. They use several methods to uncover marriage fraud, including document checks, site visits and interviews with sponsors and applicants. Canadian citizens or permanent residents found to be part of a marriage of convenience for immigration purposes may be charged with a crime. New regulations Effective October 25, 2012, sponsored spouses or partners must now live together in a legitimate relationship with their sponsor for two years from the day they receive permanent residence status in Canada. If you are a spouse or partner being sponsored to come to Canada, this applies to you if: You are being sponsored by a permanent resident or Canadian citizen You have been in a relationship for two years or less with your sponsor You have no children in common Your application was received on or after October 25, 2012 Dont become a victim of marriage fraud If you are a Canadian citizen or permanent resident and you meet someone from another country on the Internet or while travelling, you should take care if you are considering marrying them and sponsoring them to Canada. Sponsors must financially support their spouse for three years, even if the marriage or relationship fails. If your spouse uses social assistance, you will have to repay the money, and you wont be able to sponsor anyone else until the debt is repaid. Sponsorship is a legally binding financial commitment with the Government of Canada. Sponsors: Do not be tempted by offers of money or other rewards to enter into a marriage of convenience just so the person can immigrate to Canada. If you do this, you can face serious criminal charges, and you will still have to meet the terms of the sponsorship. Do not feel you are obligated to help somebody by being part of a marriage of convenience, no matter what the reason. It is not worth the risks. Visa applicants: Dont get involved in a marriage of convenience. You will be refused a visa and may be banned from travel to Canada for two years. This will remain permanently on your CIC record. CIC recognizes that even genuine marriages can fail. However, if you enter into a marriage of convenience and come to Canada as an immigrant, enforcement action can be taken against you. This enforcement action could end with your being deported by the Canada Border Services Agency.
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Ekta To Remake 'Sense And Sensibility'
The Golden Globe Award winner actor is keen to work with Bollywoods own Shahenshah
Leonardo Dicaprio: Id Love To Work With Amitabh Bachchan In The Future!
Ekta Kapoor to come up with the Hindi remake of the famous British TV series, 'Sense and Sensibility', based on Jane Austen's classic of the same name Ekta Kapoor has apparently started her three unmarried daughters, has work on her next big television project: already begun,` says the source. an adaptation of Jane Austen's famous Sources say that the show will be novel, Sense and Sensibility. telecast on weekdays at 9pm on Zee The novel has seen many celluloid TV. Currently, this prime-time slot adaptations, including an English film is occupied by Ekta's show Pavitra that won the Academy Award. It was Rishtra. `Once the new show is ready then made into a TV series and that too to go on air, Pavitra Rishta will be was well received. pushed to another time slot,` adds the All of which has probably prompted source. It is also being said that Sriti Ekta to turn to it for her next television Jha, who shot to fame with her role in venture. Balika Vadhu, has been chosen to play `Casting for the show, the story of the lead role. When asked about it, which is centred around a widow and Ekta sent us a smiley as a reply.
Leonardo DiCaprio would love to team up with Indian megastar Amitabh Bachchan on screen again after having shared screen space with him in The Great Gatsby. He finds the veteran an impressive talent and a gentleman. Recently, while DiCaprio was being interviewed for his latest film The Wolf Of Wall Street, he was questioned whether if an opportunity to work with Mr. Bachchan would come up again, what would he do. He expressed an interest in it, read a statement. The Titanic star said: Mr. Bachchan
impressed me immensely by not just his talent and his ability to act, but what a gentleman he was. I was honoured to work with him. It was great seeing that enthusiasm he brings to even the smallest of roles and Id love to work with him in the future. Amitabh, 71, made his international debut with The Great Gatsby, directed by Baz Luhrmann. Big B plays the role of Meyer Wolfsheim in the $125 million 3D project, an adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgeralds novel of the same name.
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Emraan Hashmi Off To Canada

Emraan Hashmi left for Toronto on Wednesday evening to facilitate better treatment for his son Ayan. The actor's son was recently diagnosed with a kidney tumour. Says Emraan's uncle, producer Mahesh Bhatt, `We have consulted the best doctors for Ayan's treatment and luckily for us, his prognosis look good. In fact, doctors tell us that in 99 percent of cases, children diagnosed with first stage cancer can be successfully cured.` Ayan underwent surgery on January 15 after which the actor was advised to take his son abroad for further treatment. Accordingly, the actor has cancelled his work appointments and is now devoting all his time to Ayan's recovery. Adds Bhatt, `Emraan was supposed to start work on Vikram Bhatt's film, Mr X by January 15 but we have now pushed it by a month. Ayan will be admitted in one of the best children's hospitals in Toronto; both Emraan and wife Parveen will spend two weeks in Canada and then return to Mumbai.`
S.P. Balasubrahmanyam's manager has refuted rumors that the legendary singer suffered breathing-related problems while performing in South Africa last week. The singer took to the stage at the ongoing Indian International Film Festival of South Africa (IIFFSA) last Saturday. Balasubrahmanyam was there to receive the Outstanding Achievement in Indian Cinema Award as well as perform at the function. "He was invited to South Africa to receive the award as well as perform.
He didn't face any health-related problems there. He is doing fine and has urged all his fans to not believe in rumours," Harnath, the 68-year-old's manager, said. On Sunday, rumours had surfaced that Balasubrahmanyam had difficulty in breathing after he finished performing at the function. At the fest, Balasubrahmanyam-starrer Telugu drama "Midhunam" was also screened. He had accompanied the film's director Tanikella Bharani to the screening.
Salman Khan Is Janta Ka Real Star - Danny Denzongpa

The Dabangg star certainly strikes a chord with his seniors Salman Khan seems to get along extremely well with the veteran stars of Bollywood, be it Amitabh Bachchan, Mithun Chakraborty or then his Jai Ho co-star Danny Denzongpa. His seniors seem to adore him and are all praises for the Dabangg Khan. Danny in a recent interview said,I did a film with Salman called Sanam Bewafa when he was a newcomer. He was young, lean with deep set eyes and had just started building his body. There were these long ropes hanging down from the ceiling on the set on which he would exercise. He is very down to earth and is a very straight guy. You can find out whatever he is feeling by looking at him. If he doesnt like you, his expression comes in his eyes. Whatever he says comes out from his heart. He is not tricky at all. We are working almost two decades later and what is amazing is the fact that he is the same guy, just a little older and a little bulked up. Absolutely same, despite the fact that he is such a big star. He calls me Dannysan (as the Japanese would address you). He always had problems with long dialogues in one shot and was great at one-liners. He still loves his one-liners. He has become such a huge star, that even if he sneezes people react to that, which is fantastic. He is like the Amitabh Bachchan of the 80s. He too is on the top and is number one to 10. All other stars come after 10. He is janta ka real star. Whatever he does people love.

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Manoj Kumar: I Played The Common Man And His Rise Through Politics Years Before Arvind Kejriwal Came
The veteran actor talks about the new political revolution that is going to take place in India
defeats the ex-king in elections. My character was a man working in a factory, Kumar said. The actor, real name Harikrishna Giri Goswami, made his debut with Fashion in 1957 but found success with 1962 movie Hariyali Aur Raasta. In a career spanning more than four decades, Kumar starred in and directed hits like Upkaar, Purab Aur Paschim, Shor, 10 Numberi and Kranti. Kumar credits his stardom to people but the actor is not very happy with the films that are being made today. The race here is which picture is selected for the Oscar though no picture has won anything there. To make our cinema international, we first need to make national movies. I find there is no emphasis on story or emotions now. We used to guarantee at least one week to our producer and distributor. Today, the stars are charging crores but they cant guarantee even three days or the opening day houseful even though some of them are brilliant actors. Manoj Kumar, who played powerful roles as the quintessential common man, says the Aam Aadmi government has to fulfill its promises as the youth have a lot of expectation from them. The 76-year-old actor says he is happy to see an awakening in people, especially the youth. The youth today are very aware and the public anger is simmering. I believe Arvind Kejriwal and his party is the first wave of Tsunami. For now, we dont know what is behind it, whether the current is strong. He has taken a step and now he has to fulfill the promises he made. Kejriwal is like a new shirt, he is yet to go through the wash, Kumar said in a recent interview. Kumar says he has already portrayed the things that are happening in politics today in his films Yaadgaar and Upkaar. I played the common man and his rise through politics in my film Yaadgar years before Kejriwal came. He is 47 years behind me. In the film, I played a man who revolts and unmasks black marketers, bad doctors and even
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Is Sonu Nigam Planning Second Innings As An Actor

Reportedly, the talented singer is planning to act again
You will agree with us when we say that whenever Sonu Nigam has faced the camera, it has been a total disaster. The talented singer started his acting career when he played the young Sunny Deol in Betaab and followed it up with movies like Jaani Dushman: Ek Anokhi Kahani, Kash Aap Hamare Hote and the recent one being Love In Nepal. But unfortunately (or fortunately for us!), most of these films failed and Sonu didnt receive any appreciation from the masses for his acting skills, after which he realised that acting is not his cup of tea. Sonu refused all the offers that had come his way, until now. Yes, reportedly the music composer is returning to actingwe wonder why! Apparently, Sonu has given his nod for an upcoming project which is currently being scripted. Aakashdeep, who will be directing the film featuring Sonu, said it all started when he managed to convince Sonu to sing a peppy number on screen for his upcoming film, Santa Banta Pvt. Ltd. He sung during a Diwali party on a cruise ship in Fiji. Noticing how comfortable Sonu was in front of the camera, his co-actors including Boman Irani and Neha Dhupia told him that he should start acting again, Aakashdeep was quoted by a leading daily. The director soon realised that Sonu is giving this suggestion a fair bit of thought, and he narrated the plot to Sonu. He was instantly hooked and gave his nod about 15 days ago. Now the final script is being written by a Delhi playwright, Saeed Alam, keeping Sonu in mind, the filmmaker further adds. We wonder if Sonus second innings as an actor will be successful. Anyway, you tell us. Do you want to see the singer as an actor on the silver screen again?
Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan, who is busy shooting for Farah Khan`s `Happy New Year`, has hurt himself on the sets of the film. The cast and crew of the film was reportedly shooting at a Mumbai 5-star hotel but the shooting came to a halt when Shah Rukh injured himself while shooting for a scene. As a
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SUPER foods, fried foods and trans fats, what you are and aren't meant to eat is harder to keep track of than getting a daily workout.
Here are body+soul's top tips for avoiding the five most common diet traps. Are you guilty of these common food mistakes? Fortunately, they're mistakes easily fixed. 1. Eating too light a breakfast While eating breakfast is a good thing nutritionally, the wrong balance of nutrients can leave you prone to overeating later in the day or cause excessive hunger mid-morning. Why does it happen? Popular breakfast cereals and plain toast with spread are quick but carbohydrate-heavy breakfast options. Ideally we need to add protein and use low-GI breads and breakfast cereals for sustained fullness throughout the morning. Solution: Add an egg, baked beans or cheese to your toast in the morning or add some protein powder to your milk to increase the protein content of your breakfast. 2. Not enough vegetables at lunchtime Salads and vegetables are packed with water and dietary fibre, which help to bulk up your diet and keep you full. Why does this happen? Plain sandwiches, sushi and soups tend to be light in protein and vegetables, leaving you looking for something extra after you have finished your lunch. Solution: Always carry a carrot, celery or capsicum with you to snack on with years ago. Solution: Eat your larger meal at lunchtime and stick to soups and salads if you find yourself eating after 8pm. 5. Eating too quickly Long gone are the days when a leisurely meal was enjoyed over an hour or more each evening. Unfortunately, eating fast also appears to lead to overconsumption as it takes time for the body to register it is full. Why does it happen? Too many commitments and overwhelming schedules have meant that eating meals can become just another thing on the to-do list. Solution: Aim to spend at least 20 minutes sitting down to enjoy your meal. Practise putting your knife and fork down in between each mouthful and chewing each mouthful 20 times. Studies have shown you can eat up to 500 kilojoules less per meal simply by slowing down. Food tip You've arrived home late and need a quick, easy meal. Unfortunately, many quick options, including frozen meals, noodles and pasta dishes, are not the best choices. Instead, try to base quick meals around vegetables and lean protein to keep fuel intake lower at night. Good options include a barbecue and salad, potatoes stuffed with tuna, omelets and crumbed fish with frozen veggies.
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The effect of diet is seriously underestimated in beauty care. While consumption of fruits and fruit juices is said to be good for the skin, it is best to avoid oily and masala rich foods. While orange juice has been voted the best for skin, not many are aware of the benefits of coconut water when it comes to skin care. The liquid, considered the purest one after water, hydrates the skin, making it look more youthful and supple. Studies say that the antioxidants and cytokinins present in coconut water have an age defying effect on skin. The nutritious value of the drink has always been acknowledged. If you are feeling weak or have stomach problems, drink coconut water for an energy boost. An advantage it has over fruit juices is that you can easily have a glass a day since it is almost entirely fat free and
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lunch, or make an effort to order extra sides when eating out to make sure you get at least one cup of salad or vegetables with your meal. 3. Too much coffee In controlled amounts, coffee has few side effects and may even have some health benefits, but consumed at the wrong time, with too much milk and sugar, coffee can become excessive kilojoules we do not need. Why does this happen? Drinking coffee with colleagues is an enjoyable pastime at work; a coffee break helps to break up the day and appears to be a relatively harmless habit. The issue is that milk-based coffees sipped over
a number of hours are interpreted by the body as constant eating, which can disrupt the body's natural hunger and fullness signals and lead to weight gain. Solution: Aim for just one or two milkbased coffees a day, and try and drink them with meals. Stick to plain black coffee or green tea in between. 4. Eating dinner too late It is common for families to eat at 9pm or even 10pm but the body should have 10 to 12 hours without food overnight for bodyweight regulation and appetite control. Why does it happen? Busy lifestyles and long commutes are just two of the reasons we are getting home and eating our meals much later than we did 20
Soon after lunch, people experience afternoon slump. Citrus fruits or dark chocolates can help you in being more productive at work. Chips from the vending machine or cookies your co-worker baked are not what your brain needs. Below is a list of food items to keep you alert: Dark chocolate: When you eat dark chocolate, compounds in cocoa called flavanols produce a surge in blood flow to the brain. That helps you feel awake and alert. Citrus fruits: Just sniffing them can stimulate alertness. Eat an orange, and you also benefit from vitamin C. Water: Just about every system in the body suffers when we're dehydrated, including the brain. So, keep a reusable bottle or cup on your desk to remind you to drink. Coffee or tea: Caffeine keeps you alert and also boosts cognitive performance, concentration and focus.
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is behind schedule. Australia's FFA says it has major concerns for Socceroos fans travelling to Curitiba who may already have booked flights and accommodation. "FFA has noted FIFA's comments that Curitiba's World Cup stadium is only 90 per cent complete and missed the initial December 31 deadline and will seek advice from FIFA on the issue," an FFA spokesman said in a statement. "The prospect of matches being moved from Curitiba raises serious concerns, particularly for Socceroo fans who have secured tickets and made flight and hotel bookings.
"We hope the measures announced will ensure that Curitiba's readiness will be confirmed by the 18 February deadline." Refurbishments also delayed One of the six, the Arena das Dunas in Natal, is due to be handed over to FIFA on Thursday. The Corinthians Arena which is due to host the opening match in Sao Paulo will not be ready until April 15 after a fatal accident set construction back by months. The World Cup's opening game between Brazil and Croatia is scheduled to be held there on June 12. The delay at the Arena da Baixada in
the south of the country is all the more perplexing because the stadium is one of the few built in Brazil during the last two decades and is merely being refurbished for the 2014 tournament. The venue is one of the least expensive of the 12 grounds at a cost of 326 million reais ($156.77 million). Four group games will take place there and world champions Spain are to be based in the city. Spain take on Australia there on June 23. However, the reform has been plagued by delays. Valcke convinced Atletico in August to abandon plans to install a retractable roof because there was not enough time. Judicial authorities ordered work to be halted in October because of alleged risk to construction workers. A month later, city councillors launched an investigation into allegations of overcharging and corruption. Airports and public transportation are also a huge problem as Brazil prepares to host the tournament for the first time since 1950. At least five host cities will not complete the promised bus lanes, tram systems or metro lines they promised. Civil aviation authorities admitted on Monday that visitors to Fortaleza, where Brazil plays its second match against Mexico, will arrive at an airport whose terminal building will be built from canvas because the proposed new structure will not be ready in time.
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The future for football in Fiji looks bright as a four year plan to take football to greater heights was drawn during the FIFA /Fiji Football Association Long Term development planning workshop last weekend at the Tanoa International Hotel in Nadi. Fiji FA district affiliates, vice presidents, technical and administration staff attended the three-day workshop which was led by FIFA development officer Glenn Turner. Turner says the objective of the workshop was to draw up a plan which will be followed by Fiji FA in the next four years. It has to be or otherwise it will be making no sense going through the whole process. The plan will now be reviewed and some amendments will be made over the period of four years but this plan has to be a tool for the staff working, president and the executives because it is there plan, Turner said. It is not my plan. My role is to facilitate in terms of assisting in the documentation. The plan will be a simple one to follow and it is going to give more guidance and direction to the chief executive officer. Turner adds that the involvement of the various football stakeholders was vital for the planning. It has been a very positive workshop and I was very pleased. The district officials were being listened to and it has been confirmed that the districts are willing to work with Fiji FA, he said. Nadi FA vice president Mohd Hafiz and chief executive officer Salen Kumar who were in attendance believe this workshop is a positive step towards the development of football in Fiji. The three-day workshop was a very educational one and will assist the district associations to work with Fiji FA in the development of football and administration. Nadi FA will take on board of all that was discussed at the workshop, Kumar said. Ba FA president Rishi Kumar labelled the workshop as a successful one and has called on for more workshops and seminars.
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executive committee for approval before being implemented in the football system.
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DeMerit's primary personal goal is to remain healthy for the entire season after he was injured while going up for a header early in the 2013 season opener against Toronto FC. Robinson said the central defender's ability to shine after he recovered and became "a rock again" late in the campaign is not a concern. "I think (his comeback) shows a little bit about his comport," said Robinson. "Everybody wrote him off and maybe me included last year because he had an horrific injury on the first day of the season." Robinson said DeMerit's re-signing will help the team go in "the right direction" and deal with the uncertainty that has arisen in wake of Camilo's departure and confusion about whether Lewis, a 19-year-old Jamaican who was chosen seventh overall in the MLS SuperDraft, will play in MLS this year. "We want players that want to be at the club," said Robinson. "(DeMerit) wants to be at the club and we want (him) be at the club, and that's why he continues to be at the club. For growth in any type of club, you need stability, and (DeMerit) is part of that stability." Lewis, who has expressed a strong to play for Vancouver, has already signed with the lower-tier New York Cosmos. But Robinson said he expects that the midfielder will be at Vancouver's upcoming training camp. "I think there's an agreement between Major League Soccer and the Cosmos (for Lewis to join the Whitecaps)," said Robinson. "We're looking forward to having him in camp once his visa arrives." Notes: Robinson said central defender Andy O'Brien has overcome injuries that kept him out of the lineup for much of last season and will be ready for training camp. Players will undergo physicals Saturday and begin the on-field portion of their training camp Monday.
Jay Demerit's Re-Signing Offers Whitecaps Some Stability

Jay DeMerit got the deal he wanted Monday and provided the troubled Vancouver Whitecaps with some stability at the same time. The team's captain signed a new contract after protracted negotiations. The deal eased some of the pressure on the Whitecaps caused by MLS's 2013 top scorer Camilo's departure to a Mexican team and uncertainty surrounding the availability of 2014 first-round draft choice Andre Lewis. "Negotiations are never easy," said DeMerit. "I'm just happy that we got (the deal) done." DeMerit who has made a strong recovery after missing most of last season with a torn Achilles tendon suffered in the first game, will suit up for the fourth year of Vancouver's MLS existence. The 34-year-old's re-signing was anticipated after he and the club expressed a desire to extend his contract late last season, but negotiations took longer than he expected. Terms of the contract were not disclosed, but DeMerit indicated it does not extend beyond one year. "Ultimately, for me, I'm at an age where I have to go one year at a time," said DeMerit. "At this stage of my career, there is no such thing as a long-term deal. There are only short-term deals." DeMerit, who joined Vancouver after playing in England and has been the Whitecaps' captain since their MLS inception, said he had to confirm that he was "still here because of the right reasons." DeMerit's reasons included a desire to remain in the Vancouver area. He is married to retired Canadian Olympic snowboard cross gold medallist Ashleigh McIvor and plans to live in the region well beyond his playing days. "What this does is commit me to the future of being in B.C., whether it's on the playing field or off the playing
field," he said. "I came here for a reason three years ago, and that was to help develop soccer in North America and help develop the Vancouver Whitecaps as an MLS franchise. "What this contract does is solidify that for the future." He also felt it was important to give the Caps some stability after Camilo's departure. The Brazilian striker bolted the team to train with Queretaro of Mexico's top league and then angered team officials by donning his new squad's jersey before a transfer deal was completed last week. "As the leader for (our) club, I have to provide stability," he said. "That's part of my role, definitely, in these types of situations." DeMerit has often praised Camilo for his unique shooting and scoring abilities. But the captain contended that Camilo's absence will not affect the Whitecaps, who missed the playoffs in 2013 even though the former Vancouver star scored 22 goals. "I'm sure the message from day one will be: Everyone who is here is here and the past is the past," said DeMerit.
"What you have to consider is that we're all in this together. And, when you have that, then you realize that certain players aren't here anymore and you don't dwell on those things anymore, and the easier it is to move forward. "And what we have to do here is move forward." But the Caps still must address the nagging question of which newcomers will move the club ahead. In contrast to Toronto FC, the Whitecaps have not made any star acquisitions since Carl Robinson, who has never been a head coach before, replaced the fired Martin Rennie. "There's no secret that we still need to make a few more additions that will help the character of this club and help the experience of this club," said DeMerit. "But I think that the nucleus is there (in) both older and younger players that are here and have already contributed. Now, it's just (about) making sure that we add to that and all the guys contribute in their own way and make sure that we can have a successful season."
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