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FRONT FROM LEFT: Deputy Chief of Mission Korean Embassy Oka Byol-Im, Japanese Ambassador Eiichi Oshima, acting Head of Mission Australian High Commission Glenn Miles, Indonesian Ambassador Adil Chandra Salim, Attorney-General and Minister Responsible for Elections Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum, Commonwealth electoral expert Carl W Dundas, Political Affairs Officer in the Goo Offices Section - Commonwealth Dr Tes-Ann Kremer, and Acting Head of Mission New Zealand High Commission Phillip Taula. BACK FROM LEFT: Charge De Affairs Embassy of Republic of France Jules Irrmann, United Nations resident co-ordinator Knut Ostby, deputy Chief of Mission of the US Embassy in Suva Jeffrey Robertson, Indian High Commissioner Vinod Kumar, Head of delegation of the European Commission to Fiji Ambassador Andrew Jacobs, Advisor and Head of Democracy Section - Commonwealth Martin Kasirye, and the acting British High Commissioner Steven Chandler. Another significant step forward to the 2014 parliamentary elections has taken place in Suva. Attorney-General and Minister Responsible for Elections Aiyaz SayedKhaiyum convened and chaired the inaugural meeting of an international committee to discuss assisting the Fijian Elections Office. Mr Sayed-Khaiyum said in a statement issued afterwards: The Bainimarama Governments top priority is making sure that elections are conducted in a smooth, transparent and apolitical manner, using best international practices, unlike elections in the past. Partnership with the international community will help us achieve this. The Co-ordinating Committee will be responsible for organising and co-ordinating member countries assistance for the elections. The meeting included: - High Commissioners, ambassadors and representatives from United States of America, Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia, Korea, Japan, India, France and Britain; - as well as representatives from the European Union, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), and the Commonwealth Secretariat. It is understood it was held in a positive atmosphere. It is also understood that other countries and organisations could join. Mr Sayed-Khaiyum said: The Committee has been organised to identify what resources each country is willing and able to contribute. Committee members are expected to report back on what specific assistance their governments or organisations will be willing to provide to the Fijian Elections Office. The committee will have its second meeting early next month. The co-ordinating committee meeting came as the Elections Office worked busily on the third phase of electronic voter registration.
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Constitution To Include Economic Participation

Fijis new constitution will include the right to economic participation, says Prime Minister Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama. While opening the Lomaivuna High School telecentre, he said the inclusion of the right in the new constitution means that Government must do everything in its power to help people achieve a decent living for themselves and their families regardless of their occupation. These rights cannot be tampered with or weakened in any way because Fijians know that different governments have delivered very different results, especially for ordinary people, Bainimarama said. He further said the new constitution will guarantee and protect every persons right including housing and sanitation, reasonable access to transportation, adequate food, clean water, a just minimum wage, social security schemes, and education. The constitution is likely to be ready by the end of the month. Meanwhile, the newly opened telecentre, the 11th of its kind to be opened by the Government, ensures that more than 400 students and 3,000 members of the local community of Lomaivuna have internet access.
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Two Indian-origin men have been found guilty of defrauding a former city council in New Zealand of nearly NZ$850,000 (US$676,855). The Auckland District Council Thursday found Hemant Kumar Maharaj and Suresh Din guilty of defrauding the former North Shore City Council to the tune of NZ$849,000 through their corrupt scheme, according to a statement issued by the Serious Frauds Office (SFO). The two were found guilty of four joint counts of using a document with intent to defraud and seven counts of dishonestly using a document, over a period of approximately 10 years, using their roles as employer and contractor. The SFO had laid the charges against Maharaj and Din in September 2010. Simon McArley, acting chief of SFO, said that while New Zealand's public sector has a clean record in terms of corruption, still vigilance and robust internal processes are needed to maintain that reputation. "Addressing abuse of public funds by corrupt public employees is one of SFO's highest priorities," he said in a statement. "The impact of the schemes can best be addressed by the earliest possible intervention. It may take courage but we strongly encourage people to bring matters to our attention as soon as they suspect unethical practices."
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When Maharaj was working for the North Shore City Council in 1999, he and Din formed an agreement to invoice the council for road and berm maintenance work. Though the work mentioned was never completed, the pair used 151 invoices in their scheme, with Din submitting the invoices under the name of S Din Family Trust and Maharaj then signing off the work as being completed and forwarding the invoice for payment. North Shore City, a former territorial authority in the Auckland region of this south Pacific island nation, was governed by the North Shore City Council from 1989 to 2010. In November 2010, the city was merged with the rest of the Auckland region. The North Shore City Council was then abolished and the place came under the purview of the Auckland City Council. According to the SFO statement, Maharaj has also been found guilty of two counts of attempting to pervert the course of justice in relation to the alteration and provision of a diary and the creation of a receipt book. Din has been found guilty of one count of using a document with intent to defraud and six counts of dishonestly using a document in relation to the use of income tax returns that claimed expenditure he had not incurred, it added. The two are set to be sentenced July 25.
Fijis first casino which was to be built on Denarau Island in Nadi will now be built at a different location, as now disclosed. Also, a final extension of one week has been given to casino developer One Hundred Sands Limited to finalise arrangements. Attorney-General Aiyaz SayedKhaiyum confirmed that the developers had sought a final extension of one week, which Government has approved. They have requested for an extension to the deadline. They have been given another week, until the end of next week to commence construction. They have also requested that they change the site where the casino will
be built. So, we have given them that approval as well. The new site is believed to be close to Denarau Island. Mr Sayed-Khaiyum said the delays faced by the developers were partly due to unfavourable image of Fiji being portrayed overseas by some people. They have had some challenges in respect to some of the information that has been given out from various institutions from Fiji. This wrong information, Mr SayedKhaiyum said obstructed the company in raising funds. He said wrong information about Fiji was being given by some lawyers and financial institutions. But not withstanding that fact that we
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Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama has today highlighted that Government is working on bridging the digital divide to ensure all Fijians have equal access to benefits of technology. In opening the new telecentre at Lomeri Secondary School in the Serua Province, the head of government said telecentres play a key role in Governments work to empower all Fijians by providing them access to the digital world. The centre will provide free internet services for more than 280 students including citizens from surrounding villages within the province. Every Fijian, no matter where theyre from or how much money they make, deserves equal access to the benefits of technology. Thats why my Government is bridging the divide the digital divide between the rich and poor, the urban and rural, PM Bainimarama said. As a result of our reforms, more Fijians now have access to computers and the internet than ever before. PM Bainimarama said Government was working towards achieving 100 per cent mobile coverage in Fiji by giving subsidies to companies that provide services in remote and rural areas. And every time I open another one of these telecentres, hundreds if not thousands more Fijians are plugged into Fijis telecommunications revolution,
PM Bainimarama said. By the end of this year, 60-thousand more Fijians including five thousand students will have access to the internet at more than 20 community telecentres across Fiji. Lomeri Secondary School principal, Iosefo Matavue said that students were benefitting from the internet services as they previously had to travel far to get access. Students have been using the internet to source information for their school projects and with this new telecentre they will not have to travel as far as Navua to access internet services, Mr Matavue said. Vanuadogo villager, Keresi Tawake whilst commending government for the new telecentre said the new facilities has brought services closer to the community of Batiwai. I would like to thank the Prime Minister and Government for bringing services closer to the community here, previously we used to travel far to access internet and use computers, Ms Tawake said. The opening of the telecentre today has opened new doors of opportunity for us. Government has already opened 10 telecentres so far with close to 20,000 Fijians using these facilities to connect with friends and family in Fiji and abroad, search for jobs, do school work, research, print, scan and photocopy.
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Family celebrations, including a healing wedding and a 50th birthday party, were ruined when Anita Cranston took thousands of dollars in deposits for a luxury Fiji holiday home at the centre of legal action, a court has been told. Cranston denies 24 charges of using documents to get deposits totalling over $60,000 for the $2.5 million holiday home in Denarau. The Crown says Cranston and her partner spent the money received from 19 people to maintain a lifestyle that included a rented apartment in Auckland's Sentinel building. Leonie Wallace told Cranston's defended hearing in the Auckland District Court that her family was e following rates: forward to celebrating her looking 2.79 brother's wedding in Fiji a year after herthe mother wasquick murdered. 2.84 (delete 30 days close) She said she emailed Cranston a number of times in January 2011 before phoning her to confirm the booking and paying a $2625 deposit. "The tone was very friendly and I guess that's what made it possible to open up," she told the court. But after media reports of a police investigation into Cranston and her now deceased partner Craig Mudgeway, Ms Wallace said she tried to get her money back. She said Cranston emailed her to say they were trying to get money out of a finance company but the deadline came and went and Ms Wallace never saw a cent. Her family had to find alternative accommodation at a hotel which ended up costing them an extra $5000. Dunedin accountant Paul Moodie booked Cranston's holiday home at the same time as Ms Wallace. He hoped to celebrate his 50th birthday with friends and family and paid $6375 in two deposits. Mr Moodie said he found the house on holidayhomes.co.nz and said it looked "luxurious".
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"The photos were gorgeous. There were plenty of rooms for my adult children to have a room to themselves." He said the flights were booked and a rental car organised when he saw media reports alleging Cranston was involved in a scam. Despite asking for a refund, Mr Moodie said he never saw his money again. Under cross-examination from Cranston's lawyer Alice Kemp, Mr Moodie confirmed that he did not know what steps were taken to recover his deposit. In her opening address, Ms Kemp said days quick close) that while her client(30could be open to civil action, she had not committed a criminal offence. "In brief, there was no dishonesty here." But Crown prosecutor Rachael Reed said Cranston knew the property had been the subject of legal action in the High Court in Nadi and had doublebooked some customers. Ms Reed said Mudgeway bought the property in 2008 but two years later he was defaulting on the loan payments and legal action in the High Court in Fiji saw him lose the property the following year. At the same time Mudgeway had promised to sell the property to partly cover a $40 million debt with Westpac Bank. He ended up being bankrupt. Ms Reed said that despite the legal action, Cranston continued taking deposits for the home. "The Crown says this is a case about a women's fixation with her own lifestyle that led her to take advantage of others." She said the couple were living off the deposits and spending the money on rent for their $850 per week apartment in the Sentinel at Takapuna. Ms Reed said a further $20,000 was spent on hotels and motels around the country and $30,000 on food and alcohol The hearing, before Judge David Harvey, is set down for two weeks.
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The Reserve Bank of Fiji is currently liaising with suppliers to solve the issue of coin discoloration after noting concerns from the public on the tarnishing of the newly issued $1 and $2 coins as well as the confusion on the coin sizes. RBF Governor Barry Whiteside said the discoloration of the $1 and $2 coins were first identified early this year, soon after these coins were issued into circulation from January 2, 2013, and the suppliers were immediately notified of the issue. "The discoloration issue, unfortunately, has contributed to confusion amongst members of the public in differentiating between the two coins as the designs can be difficult to see in poor light conditions," he said. "The RBF is currently liaising with the suppliers in arriving at an amicable solution to address the discoloration and sizing issue." Governor Whiteside said that this issue is only with the $1 and $2 coins and
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that no issues have been experienced with 5, 10, 20 and 50 cent coin denominations. He said as soon as an agreement has been reached with the suppliers, the RBF will further advise the public of any remedial action to be taken and has urged people to take extra precautions when handling cash for making payments. He added that all the new Flora and Fauna coins, including the $1 and $2 coins have a unique feature which was specifically included to assist the visually challenged. "The edges of each coin are different. For the $1 or Saqamoli, the edge is milled with many uninterrupted grooves. This is easily identified by running your fingernail along the edge of the coin. In direct contrast, the $2 coin has a completely smooth edge, so you feel nothing but smoothness when running your fingernail across it."
In the 50 years of the Pan Pacific and South-East Asia Womens Associations existence in Fiji, this year will be the first time for Fiji to host the 25th PPSEAWA International Conference. The week-long conference will be held at the Novotel Suva Lami Bay on August 24-31 later this year. Ravesi Johnston, the vice-president of PPSEAWA Fiji, said this triennial conference would provide a good opportunity for Fiji to host highlevel womens delegations from the countries of South-East Asia. This will become a platform to share information and experience on various policies and programmes based on the theme, Managing the Environment for a Sustainable and Peaceful World, Mrs Johnston said. The conference will also focus on the three major sub-themes, Disaster
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Management and Food Security, Our Biodiversity, Our Identity, Our Responsibility and Managing the Home Environment for a Peaceful and Happy Family Existence. She said the conference had been made possible with a timely grant of $50,000 from the Fijian Government. Since its inception in 1928, this is will be the first time Fiji hosts the PPSEAWA International Conference and we are grateful to the Government, particularly the Minister for Social Welfare, Women and Poverty Alleviation, Dr Jiko Luveni, for her support. We are expecting about 200 participants from Fiji and South-East Asia including Russia, she said. Dr Luveni said: Hosting the meeting, reflected that Fiji had been recognised and embraced as a deserving member of PPSEAWA.
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Fight Against Child Labour Continues

The Fijian Governments efforts to eradicate child labour have seen the successful withdrawal of 24 children from the clutches of child labour in the first five months of this year. This was revealed at the World Day Against Child Labour celebrations at the Civic Centre in Suva. The Ministry Labour, Industrial Relations and Employment has referred all these children to school with the assistance from the Ministry of Social Welfare and Ministry of Education. Speaking at the celebrations, ministry acting permanent secretary Samuela Namosimalua said the attention to the phenomenon of children working has probably never been greater than it is today. Children employed during school hours either in domestic work or any other duty deprive them of education and it infringes on their basic rights, Mr Namosimalua said. Many people agree that some type of work done by children do not harm their lives and are considered as part of the moral development of the child. However, there are certain situations which our children should never be employed in where these types of situation destroy the future and the development of our children. Mr Namosimalua said the celebration signifies serious concerns and commitments to ensure that all stakeholders join hands in the fight against child labour. The theme for this years celebrations is No to Child Labour in Domestic Work which throws light on the many children employed in domestic work who are deprived of the basic fundamental rights of education. In any situation at home where a child is deprived of education due to a family commitment, such as crop harvesting, looking after younger siblings, selling produce, attending to traditional and religious commitments to name a few, is child labour. These are examples of child labour in domestic work and is real in Fiji. These domestic activities deprive a child from attaining education, Mr Namosimalua stressed. The preliminary findings of child labour school based survey conducted in 2012 in collaboration with the Ministry of Education that involved 79 schools, both primary and secondary in the four Divisions, confirmed the existence of child labour. The final report of that survey will be released soon. School students at the World Day Against Child Labour celebrations in Suva Mr Namosimalua said Governments commitment to eradicating child labour is enunciated in the provisions of The Employment Relations Promulgation (ERP) which came into effect on April 2nd, 2008. The ERP defines the issues of the worst forms of child labour, minimum age of employment, the rights of a child, condition on restriction of employment of children, hours and type of work that the child can perform if the child is above the age of 15 years which is the minimum employment age in Fiji, Mr Namosimalua said. It also sets out the conditions under which a child can be employed; taking into consideration that the employment should not in any way affect the childs educational participation. Fiji has also recently gazetted a list of hazardous occupation prohibited to children below 18 years of age. This legal notice came into effect on May 28th, 2013. This hazardous list basically defines that there are certain type of work children cannot be employed in. This is the first list for Fiji and we are proud of our Governments commitment in ensuring that we work towards a goal of eradicating the problem of child Labour and ensuring that we provide the right environment for our children to grow and attain the necessary educational training, and competencies for their future employability and creativity, Mr Namosimalua said. The ERP 2007 legal framework gives Labour officers and Labour inspectors the legal powers to enforce the minimum age of employment and other conditions of employment for children who are above 15 years. Those who violate this law can face a fine from $10,000 for individuals to a maximum of $50,000 for corporations.
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The Republic of Fiji Military Forces (RFMF) is now involved in efforts to stop incitement by people spreading lies on issues like land. Chief operations officer LieutenantColonel Amani Suliano confirmed at Lomary Secondary School that they were closely monitoring the situation. I must admit that some chiefs are involved in this, Lieutenant-Colonel Suliano said. He said these liars have been going around villages distributing pamphlets intended to cause trouble. The RFMF chief operations officer said some had been questioned and had admitted that they were used by some
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other people. Some retired civil servants are also involved but Lieutenant-Colonel Suliano said these people were fighting a losing battle. He said RFMF had already predicted that this would happen as the country was preparing for the 2014 elections. It has happened as we had predicted and this will increase as political parties prepare for the elections. He said most people were not listening to those involved as they knew they had a Government that had committed itself to delivering services to the people. Lieutenant-Colonel Suliano has warned all those spreading lies to stop.
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Fraudster Awaits Appeal

A PROMINENT Lautoka lawyer questioned the delay in the Court of Appeal system that deprived his client of her rights. Shirley Chand, who was sentenced to four and half years for defrauding Turtle Island Resort of about $1million, applied for bail pending appeal on July 28, 2011. Her lawyer Iqbal Khan told the court that this was a "sad matter" because his client was denied her right. "My client had served two years and two months of her sentence and her application bail pending appeal is still before this court," Mr Khan said. "In the future, if the court misplaces any application bail pending appeal, the process must go on." He said the International Convention had been breached because the delay in the court system should not stop his client from being granted bail. Mr Khan said his client only had 10 months left to serve and the delay in process was insulting to the legal system in Fiji. "It's not on." State lawyer Lisiate Fotofili objected to bail before Justice Suresh Chandra. Mr Khan appealed against his client's conviction and sentence on the grounds that the learned trial judge erred in law in not recusing himself when on September 10, 2010, he made a finding fact that he was "satisfied beyond reasonable doubt that all of the subject property was obtained by illegal activities pursuant to section 19C of the Proceed of Crime (Amendment Act) 2004".
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fleeing the Syria border, Fijian soldiers are to go in wearing United Nation's peacekeeper helmets. The UN has had peacekeepers, including eight New Zealanders, on the Golan Heights between Syria and Israel since 1974. But as soldiers now face kidnapping and being shot at in the Syrian civil war, contributing nations are pulling out. Fiji Military Forces Land Force Commander Colonel Mosese Tikoitoga has told state radio the Fiji military regime is talking to the UN while preparing 163 military and health personnel UN Disengagement Observer Force. Ever since military commander Voreqe Bainimarama staged a democracy ending military coup in 2006, New Zealand and others have urged the UN not to use Fijians in peacekeeping
But as the latest negotiations show, they are willing to go where no one else will. Fiji could have as many as 300 soldiers on the Golan by later this year. Austria last week said it was pulling out its 377 soldiers and Croatia has already gone. New Zealand is considering withdraw but has yet to make a decision. Tikoitoga says a departure date has yet to be decided. Fiji currently has a unit in Iraq providing security services for the UN as well as forces in the Sinai monitoring the Egypt-Israel border. A Golan deployment will be a return to the neighbourhood for the Fijians who from 1978 to 2002 provided 15,000 soldiers for the UN Interim Force in Lebanon. Thirty five Fijians were killed in that service.
A committee has been organised to identify what resources international countries are willing to contribute during Fijis 2014 elections. Attorney General and Minister for Elections Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum who chaired the first inaugural meeting of international committee to discuss assistance for Fijian Elections Office said this marks a significant step forward in Fijis preparations for the 2014 elections. The Bainimarama Governments top priority is making sure that elections are conducted in a smooth, transparent and political manner, using best international practices, unlike elections in the past. Partnership with the international community will help
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us achieve this, Sayed-Khaiyum said. Members are expected to report to the Minister for Elections on what specific assistance their governments or organizations will be willing to provide to the Fijian Elections Office in preparation for the 2014 elections. Those present during the meeting included High Commissioners, Ambassadors and representatives from United States of America, Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia, Korea, Japan, India, France and Britain, as well as representatives from the European Union, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), and the Commonwealth Secretariat. The next meeting will be held early next month.
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Have you ever received a gift that you simply did not want on the celebration of a special occasion? It happens all the time! Such unwanted gifts generally end up getting stored away in the corners of dark cupboards or in turn recycled and given away as gifts. But this is now a thing of the past. Courts (Fiji) Limited, owned by Vision Group, has taken the initiative to open a gift registry which was launched Tuesday. The gift registry would be perfect for whether it be your wedding, anniversary, birthday, farewell, or baby shower and intend to invite friends and families as guests to celebrate the occasion. Courts chief executive, PL Munasinghe, said: You can actually nominate the gifts you would like to receive from your guests through the Courts Gift Registry. This is something to add value to customers shopping experience and is a unique thing keeping up with the technology advancement.
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The Courts Gift Registry is fully automated and very simple to use. Mr Munasinghe explained how the process works: Walk into a Courts nominated Store (Samabula, Rodwell Road, Namaka, Lautoka), browse around the store and
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select a list of all gifts you would like to receive from your guests; Walk to the Courts Gift Registry Computer Terminal, register your personal details and enter the list of gifts you would like to receive from your guests; Obtain your Gift Registration Number; Let your guests know that you have opened an account in the Courts Gift Registry and tell them your Gift Registration Number. A statement can be printed on your invitation card as follows: A Gift Register Has Been Opened at Courts. If you intend to give a Gift, please walk into any Courts Store Fiji Wide provide the Gift Registration Number xxxxxxx and select from the list of Gifts we have chosen; A guest can then walk into any Courts Store, give the Gift Registration Number and select a gift according to the sum they wish to spend from the list of gifts you have nominated. Once a particular item has been purchased by a guest, that item will be automatically removed from the list of gifts; and The guest has also the choice of picking up the gift or asking Courts to deliver the gift to you at a nominated place and date. Courts will attractively gift wrap the items.
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The Public Service Commission (PSC) is calling for nominations from ministries and departments for the Fiji Civil Service Medal (CSM) award. Government had agreed to the reactivation of the award of the CSM with the concurrence of Prime Minister, Voreqe Bainimarama early this year. PSC permanent secretary, Parmesh Chand said civil servants may be awarded the CSM for distinguished devotion to duty and outstanding achievement. A committee of permanent secretaries for the CSM has been appointed and they have established a criterion for screening and granting of the awards. The nominations submitted need to have names of those civil servants who have served with dedication, are committed to their work, have had
excellent attendance, have gone that extra mile, served with high example and hold a position of responsibility. They need to have recorded outstanding achievements, where the nominee has done something extraordinary to further the interests of the public service, Mr Chand said. Mr Chand said the names of nominees will be presented to the College of Honour following concurrence of the Prime Minister as Minister responsible for public service and the investiture will be done by the President, His Excellency Ratu Epeli Nailatikau. Nominations for the CSM will have to be submitted by permanent secretaries to PSC permanent secretary, who is Chair of the CSM committee by June 30th, 2013.
Cane farmer Parvind Kumar (centre) at his razed farm in Togolavusa, Nadi, with neighbours Kaminieli Turaga and Surend Kumar. Two weeks away from the cane crushing I live a short distance from the farm season and seemingly deliberate and received a call from neighbours cases of farm fires continue to hit the that it was on fire around 7:30pm optimism of farmers in Togolavusa in Sunday, he recalled. I rushed over and we managed to put the the interior of Nadi. Police are investigating a night inferno blaze out with gallons of water. The cane that razed 30 tonnes of sugar cane at that burnt was nearing maturity for the a farm belonging to Parvind Kumar in harvesting season and we only managed to save two lorry loads of sugarcane. Togolavusa. Another cane farm was also set on fire Police have already raked the scene here last year, just before the crushing and begun investigations. Mr Kumar said he supported the season, he said. Its a huge blow for the father of four, efforts of the Fiji Sugar Corporation who returned to renew the lease of his in encouraging farmers around the Togolavusa farm after a ten year break country but was upset over what he and had banked on these earnings to suspects to be the malice of envious hooligans. also support his elderly mother.
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Attorney-General and Minister of AntiCorruption Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum acted decisively over problems at two town councils. The special administrator for Sigatoka and Nadi, Aisea Tuidraki, and the chief executive officer of the Nadi Town Council, Nemia Tagi, had their contracts terminated. Praveen Bala, the special administrator for Lautoka, will assume the responsibilities of special administrator Nadi until such a time as Mr Tuidrakis successor is announced. In Sigatoka, Jay Whyte, a tourism industry figure and local businessman will become Sigatokas special administrator. Mr Whyte will appoint a committee of local stakeholders to assist him. The changes were announced by Mr Sayed-Khaiyum. He said theyd been made in the interests of transparency and better service delivery for the residents of both towns and would be widelywelcomed. FICAC He said that Mr Tuidraki and Mr Tagi were being investigated by the Fiji Independent Commission Against Corruption (FICAC). Mr Sayed-Khaiyum said: While charges have yet to be laid, the Government is extremely concerned that both men had declined to cooperate fully with FICAC. Irrespective of the outcome of any investigation, this is clearly not the standard required of our local government officials and we were left with no choice. He said there had also been serious complaints made about other aspects of Mr Tuidrakis and Mr Tagis conduct, including allegations of favouritism in the allocation of jobs and contracts. It was also alleged that the office of the special administrator had not been keeping proper records. Whatever the outcome of the current inquiries, they are secondary to the need to provide the ratepayers of Nadi and Sigatoka with a high degree of transparency, accountability, performance and confidence that their interests are paramount. On that basis alone, the special administrators and the CEOs positions were clearly untenable. The Government is also very grateful that Mr Whyte has offered to perform the role of special administrator in Sigatoka for no remuneration.
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Fiji has no plans to push for readmission to the Pacific Island Forum. This was revealed by the Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Ratu Inoke Kubuabola, in his interview with Pavel Vanichkin of Russias ITAR-TASS He said, Action should speak louder than words. In the case of Fiji, he said he was proud that the Government was delivering what it had promised on the developments pertaining to the preparations for elections in 2014. The development of the new constitution for Fiji that is premised on equity and fairness is testament of Fijis progress. He said the Pacific Island Forum Ministerial Contact Group, comprising some foreign ministers of the Forum countries, including Australias Bob Carr and Murray McCully from New Zealand, has been asked by the Pacific Island Forum leaders to continue to dialogue and engage with Fiji and monitor and report on its progress. However on the question of whether Fiji had any plans to push for approval to rejoin the organisation, Ratu Inoke replied: The onus is on those that made the decision to suspend our membership to review their decision. Fiji, he said, remained firm and certainly had no plans fight for approval to rejoin the Forum. Onus on Commonwealth Ratu Inoke was also asked by Mr Vanichkin whether Fiji is taking steps to end its suspension and become part of the Commonwealth again. He said the Commonwealth had made certain demands and Fiji had been perpetually taking positive steps towards parliamentary elections and democracy in 2014. The promise which was made to the international community that Fiji will work towards having elections in 2014 is even more concrete. In terms of the progress made so far, many eligible voters have been registered. The Government is continuing to encourage and promote registration. Moreover, interested political parties have been given until early next year in which to register their parties for elections under the Political Parties (Registration, Conduct, Funding and Disclosures) Decree 2013. Ratu Inoke said the development of the new constitution involved an arduous task of consultations but the Government would ensure that the views of all Fijians are included in the new constitution. He said Fiji had acted on the promises it made to the people of Fiji and the international community. The onus, he said, was for the Commonwealth to recognise this and make their assessments.
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Deepening and broadening a financial system in Fiji is a good thing. And offering more people access to credit for small and micro businesses could lead to capital growth. Westpac Group senior economist Justin Smirk said this could lead to growth and expansion of the Fijian finance sector. Mr Smirk said this would start by building micro credit as it would help growth and break the cycle of poverty in Fiji. "The concept of deepening and broadening of financial services for all Fijians to save, invest and borrow is positive," he said. He said banks in Fiji were operating on a normal traditional-conservative style of banking which was positive. He said this strengthened their relationships and understanding with their clients. "I think that is what builds a key to financial system and business becomes more engaged in financial skills," Mr Smirk said. He said as they gained more knowledge, relationships started to build with the deepening and broadening of the system.
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Minister For Health Meets Counterpart In India

Minister for Health, Dr Neil Sharma met his counterpart in India Mr Gulam Nabi Azad in New Delhi to discuss the implementation of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed between the two countries. Dr Sharma, accompanied by Fijis High Commissioner to India Mr Yogesh Karan, expressed his appreciation to the Government of India for the support provided to Fiji over the years. I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Indian Government for the assistance given in the past, such as ambulances, boilers and medical equipment, Dr Sharma said. Dr Sharma updated Mr Azad and other high ranking officials from Indias Ministry of Health and Family Welfare about the extension of work done to improve infrastructure at the CWM Hospital where additional operating theaters are being built. This extension and new technologies at the CWM hospital will allow doctors from Sahyadri Hospital in India to undertake various types of heart surgeries associated with cardiovascular diseases and other complex surgeries in Fiji, Dr Sharma said. Dr Sharma also outlined Fijis interest in the work done by the Association for Social Health Advancement (ASHA) program which is a nonprofit, non-political, non-governmental organization, that works to improve the socio-economic and health status of disadvantaged communities in India. Dr Sharma further highlighted Fijis interest in traditional medicine, especially the work done by Indias Department of Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homoeopathy (AYUSH). High Commissioner Mr Karan said AYUSH could assist Fiji since it offers a focused attention to the development of education & research in ayurveda, yoga & naturopathy, unani, siddha and homoeopathy systems. Dr Sharma also requested the Government of India to allocate a quota system every year for Fiji to enable Fijian students to study medicine in top Indian medical universities on selffunding basis. Commissioner Karan said a follow-up discussion would be held with Ministry of External Affairs and the Ministry of Health in India in the forthcoming weeks. Further to the MOU with India, Dr Sharma discussed with his counterpart on the program for visit of Indian Medical Team for the second round of discussion in Fiji as part of the signed agreement. Dr Sharma said a MOU has been signed between the Fiji National University and the Apollo Group last month for developments in Telemedicine in Fiji and discussions have also been conducted with Apollo on possible developments in Oncology and Urology in Fiji. Mr Azad expressed his ministrys willingness to assist Fiji and has assured Dr Sharma about discussions with Indias Ministry of External Affairs on Fijis requests.
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Permanent Secretary of Information Sharon Smith-Johns looks at the display at the GSC The Ministry of Information, National Archives and Library Services of Fiji is currently displaying its services to the public in a one week exhibition at the Government Service Centre (GSC) in Suva. Ministry of Information permanent secretary Sharon Smith-Johns said the ministry is keen on assisting the members of the public with their queries and suggestions on services that Government provides. It is very important we bring government services to the people as one might witness we have the National Archives and Library services of Fiji displaying at the booths, Ms Smith-Johns said. For us at the Ministry this is good opportunity to interact with the general public on how we can improve our services and it should be beneficial to the public. Ms Smith-Johns encouraged members of the public to visit the booths and learn more on how the ministry operates within Government. Members of public gathered in numbers to take advantage of the displays offered by the Ministry. Sigatoka resident, Mr Bir Chand acknowledged Government for providing such opportunities for the public to access information. The encouraging thing about the display from the National Archives of Fiji is that we can trace back our family history and it is also a great learning tool for students to learn more about our rich heritage of Fiji, Mr Chand said. Sharing similar sentiments, Mr Dharmendra Sharma from Nasole in Nasinu also encouraged the general public to visit the booths.
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Program Underway To Citizens' Well-Being Is Top Priority: PM Eradicate American Iguana

Nothing is more important to the Fijian government than the fitness and wellbeing its people, says Prime Minister Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama. Speaking during the official opening of the ANZ stadium Bainimarama said the well-being of Fijians is of high importance to the government and that is why they are building new integrated sporting centers throughout the country. Providing people in rural and maritime communities with some of
the facilities our towns and cities have come to expect. Of course, this is the pinnacle of that effort the have come to expect. Of course, this is the pinnacle of that effort - the venue where the best performers will eventually come to represent their districts and, in many cases, their country. Striving to be the regions best and the worlds best. Meanwhile Bainimarama has also called on the nation to support the Flying Fijians team playing against the Classic All Blacks.
CEO Biosecurity Authority of Fiji Mr Waisiki Gonemaituba (right) briefing members of the media The Biosecurity Authority of Fiji eradication campaign taskforce was (BAF) together with Nature Fiji set-up to eradicate this species and - Mareqeti Viti has put in place a a number of community outreach bounty programme to eradicate the programmes have been carried since American Iguana, considered a pest by to highlight to villagers, the harm it local authorities and a threat to local brings to the endemic iguanas and the tourism sector. vegetation. The bounty programme will reward A survey conducted in 2011 estimated locals for capturing this iguana species 2000 American iguanas and 400 at a rate of $10 for adult iguana, $5 breeding adults in Qamea, Matagi, for juvenile iguana and 50 cents for Laucala Island and Taveuni and this recovering eggs. The program will end number can increase exponentially, Mr Gonemaituba said. in December this year. BAF chief executive officer Waisiki Meanwhile, Director for Nature Gonemaituba said the bounty program Fiji Mareqeti Viti, Nunia Thomas, is part of an eradication program that highlighted that this pest is a threat to Fijis crested iguanas. includes various stakeholders. Since 2009- 2011 we have received We are conducting training with reports from people in Qamea, Matagi local people to be able to distinguish and Taveuni that the iguana has been the features of the crested iguana and cited in these areas however we need American iguana, Ms Thomas said. to contain the numbers before they American iguanas are mostly arboreal, well camouflaged and have spread, Mr Gonemaituba said. A six-member team is currently on the excellent eyesight, and the ability to island of Qamea conducting surveys avoid detection high in the canopy, because between April to September Ms Thomas said. is mating period for this species and a Ms Thomas said part of the program female iguana can lay 50-80 eggs at a will include training wildlife detector dogs and their handlers to sniff out time. In 2010, the American Iguana American iguanas and their nests.
Fiji Customs officials have confiscated 41 fake certificates alleged to have been issued by a locally-based university. The fake certificates were in a package that was part of overseas consignments to be cleared by Fiji Revenue and Customs Authority officials marked for local destinations. Authority CEO Jitoko Tikolevu said the package was detained after officials became suspicious of the authenticity of the certificates. He said the university concerned verified that the certificates were counterfeit. He said investigations by Customs officers at the Customs Baggage Hall revealed that the certificates were printed in a foreign country and were being sent to a local address. A statement issued, signed by Mr Tikolevu, said the package was
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The Emperor Gold Mining Company Limited was ordered by the Court of Appeal to pay a nominal cost of $1000 to Mine Workers Union of Fiji and Vatukoula Mine Workers Staff Association. Justices of Appeal Justice Susantha Lecamwasam, Justice Anjala Wati and Justice Chandrasiri Kotigalage dismissed the appeal from an order of a judicial review application by the High Court at the judgement in Suva late last month. The court heard the invocation of judicial review arose pursuant to a disagreement on a redundancy packages offered by the company to the mine workers union and staff association. It heard that members of the two groups were employed under the company, which had carried out mining operations in Vatukoula for a long period of time. And as the mining operations were running at a loss over a few years, the company decided to cease operations and close down a section of the mine and treat some of the workers as redundant. It further heard that from April 2006, the company through the issuance
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Bernadette Rounds Ganilau Former leader of the dissolved Green forming a new party, she said. Party Bernadette Rounds Ganilau will The party, Ganilau says has also begun registration process with the collection form a new party. While speaking to the media, Ganilau of signatures. said the decision follows the dissolution Once we get our 5000 we would of the Green Party last year. We were just so encouraged by be able to register with the Political the number of people who were Parties Registrar. disappointed at the dissolution of our This will take time to collect, and we are happy with the people who have former party." Ganilau said they enquired with the come forward. Elections Office regarding the party We have also had a lot of interests from various former politicians; however registration process. We have been informed that if we we would not be able to release their get all necessary requirements needed names as yet. under the Political Party Registration The dissolved Green Party was formed Decree then we would have no problem in 2008 by Ganilau.
Lautoka special administrator Praveen Bala has added responsibilities for looking after the affairs of Nadi town. He brings plenty of experience to the role. This follows the dismissal of Aisea Tuidraki and Nemia Tagi from the Nadi Town Council. They are being investigated by the Fiji Commission Against Corruption. Mr Bala holds extensive experience in public office and is also a former mayor of Ba as well as a former President of the Fiji Local Government Association. Meanwhile, Sigatoka River Safaris managing director Jay Whyte is pleased to assume the role of Sigatoka special administrator and without remuneration. Mr Whytes appointment follows the dismissal of predecessor Aisea Tuidraki and former Nadi Town Council chief executive officer Nemia Tagi, who are being investigated by the Fiji Independent Commission Against
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Corruption. Mr Whyte said immediate plans include consultations with rate payers next Tuesday at 6pm. He said this is to hear their views on the positives and negatives and allow them to have a clear pathway for dialogue. The areas I would like to work on are providing the rate payers with a great service, build on the positives we have and create a town which will thrive and benefit from our points of difference with other towns around Fiji,. Mr Whyte accepted a request from Government to take on the role as Sigtaoka special administrator but declined remuneration, opting to provide his service freely. I was asked if I was willing to assist the town that I call home and love, so it really was an easy decision to make. True public service is done with the knowledge you are giving back not because you are receiving paymentthis is what motivated the decision to work without remuneration,.
Horse Patrol For Cane Farms

A special horse patrol unit of the Fiji Police Force will soon be patrolling sugar cane farms in the Western Division. Permanent Secretary for Sugar Lieutenant-Colonel Manasa Vaniqi said they had received a proposal from the Police force highlighting ways in which additional security could be provided. He said that the Divisional Police Commander West Senior Superintendent of Police Jope Ralulu had proposed the use of horses to the Ministry. Under the proposal, LieutenantColonel Vaniqi said the Ministry would provide horses and the Police force would provide the manpower for the patrolling. The special horse patrol unit would patrol sugarcane farms to ensure there were no cases of arson of sugarcane before they were harvested. We received the proposal and this is something that we would be going to go on with. Such an initiative would provide additional security to the cane farms and of course additional security to people, Lieutenant-Colonel Vaniqi said. SSP Ralulu said for this initiative to succeed they needed assistance from the community. It is very important that we have the community backing. We want to provide the best possible security to people and cane farms and this can only be made possible when we have got the assistance from the community, SSP Ralulu said. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama has asked Lieutenant-Colonel Vaniqi to look into avenues of compensating Nadi farmer Parvind Kumar of Togolavusa, interior of Nadi who lost his cane farm to fire. Police are investigating if arson was involved. Commodore Bainimarama said crushing was yet to start and the farmer had sustained loss to his farm, which should be compensated. Praveen Bala (right) is the new Special Administrator for Nadi.
Permanent Secretary for Sugar Lieutenant Colonel Manasa Vaniqi
Three local companies are currently before the Employment Relations Court charged with non-compliance of child labour-related laws. And this is the first three cases to be prosecuted for alleged child labour offences in Fiji. This was confirmed to the reporter by the Manager Labour Standard and Child Labour Atish Kumar. According to Mr Kumar the Labour Ministrys Child Labour Unit had recorded 146 child labour cases in their database since 2011. Out of this, 24 children have directly been sent to school through the assistance of the Education Ministry while the remaining 122 children had undergone various workshops and awareness programs. We found that 122 of these children were already in school but were partly engaged in child labour and weve assisted them in awareness and workshops, Mr Kumar said. Although none of the companies could be identified publicly, according to Mr Kumar the construction sector was amongst those that have been
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investigated for similar cases. He said the increase in awareness on the issue has resulted in the overwhelming reports received for cases. International Labour Organisation Director-General Guy Ryder stressed that there was no place and no excuse for child labour in domestic or any other form of work. In a statement delivered by Mr Ryder to commemorate World Day against Child Labour, he said child labour was an abuse of human rights and denied children hope for a future. He stated that child labour in its worst form exposes children to slavery, drug trafficking and prostitution. Child labour is most difficult to tackle when it takes place behind closed doors away from the public eye. This is frequently the case with child labour in domestic work, with children sometimes working far from their families and communities, Mr Ryder said. Guests at the Suva celebration included International Labour Organisation Director for Pacific Island Countries David Lamotte and Deputy Permanent Secretary Samuela Namosimalua.
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Goodman Fielder Asia Pacific, general manager Fiji, Chris Zaayman hands over sponsorship cheque to the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forests; Liutenant-Colonel Inia Seruiratu at the Crest Agriculture Show 2013 naming rights announcement The Ministry of Agriculture hopes to actively engage the tourism industry during the Crest Agriculture Show this year. This was revealed as Goodman Fielder Asia Pacific, the manufacturers of Crest chicken, was once again announced as major sponsors of what has become the annual agriculture show. This time the company is increasing its sponsorship pledge by $5000 to $45,000. The Permanent Secretary for Agriculture Ropate Ligairi signed a memorandum of agreement and naming rights with Goodman Fielder. Every year we do something different to promote the show and this year we have requested hotels to promote the show to the tourists, Mr Ligairi said. The tourism industry is vital to the economy just as much as the agricultural sector is to the economy. By bringing these two together, the show can be more successful. The show will also see participants from the Commonwealth Veterinary Association meeting which falls in line with the show. The weeklong events theme is Agriculture for Fijis Health & Wealth and will be held in Lautoka from September 3 to 7. A similar but miniature show will be held in Labasa prior to the week long event in Lautoka. Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forests Lieutenant-Colonel Inia Seruiratu, said: From $40,000 last year to an additional $5000 in kind, this will surely boost the shows momentum in September. He acknowledged that through Goodman Fielders continuous support, the show had grown in terms of delivery of displays, stakeholder support and popularity amongst our rural as well as urban population. The sponsorship and donation in kind will go a long way in assisting the organiation of another successful show this year, he said. My ministry is currently working with our stakeholders as well as Crest to ensure this.
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Goodman Fielder Asia Pacific general manager Fiji, Chris Zaayman, said the main objective for sponsoring the event was help promote the agriculture as a whole in Fiji. The theme this year captures what we believe at Crest Chicken: that a strong agriculture sector is good for the health and wealth of the people in Fiji, Mr Zaayman said. We hope the show will help promote the agriculture sector as a viable career opportunity to the youths of Fiji as enhancing the agriculture capability is very important for now and the long term.
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after the first week of voter registration phase three bringing the total number of people registered for the 2014 elections to 510,684. The Elections office in addition replaced 745 lost voter registration card and 380 Fijians made corrections to their personal registration details. Ministry of Justice Permanent Secretary Mohammed Saneem said their goal during this phase of registration is to
concentrate on areas that had a low turn out from voters. Saneem said Fijians wanting to register need to make sure they have one form of valid identification before going to register. Meanwhile EVR teams are located around the country from Mondays to Saturdays and mobile registration teams will be going door to door on Sundays.
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Miss World Australia New South Wales State finalist Veniana Natekuru has been chosen to be the ambassador for Fijian-owned luxury car and limousine company Bula Australia. The 24-year-old from Ra, who lives in Sydney and is one of the three NSW State finalists for the pageant, was approached by the Fiji High Commission to help promote Fiji in her campaign. "This is an amazing opportunity for me," Ms Natekuru said. "I will be their ambassador at their fundraisers or functions. They want me there to mingle with the business people and talk about not just the company but Fiji and they also want me to be the
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face of their brand for photo shoots in promotions and advertisements." She said she would be working closely with Bula Australia during her campaign and plans are also in place for her to continue working for the company after the pageant. "Bula Australia will be picking me up from my doorstep to my first fundraising event this Saturday night and also help with security." Bula Australia is a luxury high-end professional car and limousine service, owned by former Fiji rugby player Adriu Rinakama and is based in Sydney. They provide services to business people who travel to Fiji.
Miss World Fiji Caireen Erbsleben The public now has a say in the costume Miss World Fiji will be wearing in Indonesia for the 2013 Miss World contest. Fiji Broadcasting Corporation marketing manager, Morika Hunter says this was a chance for the public to voice their opinions. Four costume designs will be displayed in yesterday's Fiji Sun for the public to review. Telecom Fiji Limited (TFL) users can text onto 433 to vote for their favorite costumes while Vodafone and Inkk users can text to 866. The costume which has the most votes will be taken to Indonesia. The costumes represent the issue that Miss World Fiji, Caireen Erbsleben will highlight on the Miss World stage which is on climate change. The four costumes represent the four elements which are, earth, water, fire and wind. Please send in as many votes as you can in trying to help us choose the costume. Ten per cent of the money generated from the text promotion will be going towards Caramaka Pathway Education Fund. This a fund that is put in place by the Ministry of Education and the Fiji Arts Council to provide art supplies to schools. Ms Erbsleben will represent Fiji in the 63rd Miss World finals which will be held in Bali, Indonesia on September 28, 2013.
Grandfather Gets 3 Years Jail

A man who indecently assaulted his granddaughter was sentenced to three years in prison by the Tavua Magistrates Court on Monday. The 64-year-old was charged with one count of indecent assault against his nine-year-old granddaughter. Magistrate Samuela Qica heard that on October 10, 2010, the victim was in her bedroom when the accused approached her and fondled her. The victim related the incident to her teacher the next day who alerted the mother before the matter was reported to the police. The accused asked for forgiveness saying it was his first offence and that he was married. Mr Qica said the court's duty was to protect young children from sexual abuse. He ordered an immediate custodial sentence and that parole be considered after two years. Police inspector Asaeli Nadoko appeared for the prosecution.

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ARIES Stars are taking a turn for the better in this week, but don't dive into any fresh quarrel at home or outside, or into any new litigation. Mind would be less boggled about the developments affecting you if you take spouse into confidence. If you are a Government personage, see your son is not misusing your name or status. TAURUS Now is the right time to implement any plans relating to ownership of property. If marriage proposal for daughter is half-way, discuss it with her in advance, lest her face indicates her disapproval. If rift exists at place of work or within wider family, bury it deep. Pay direct attention to money management, stars are favourable in this week. GEMINI Anger and outbursts be kept under control with mother of self and spouse, and with colleagues. Unfair means in exams get exposed at valuation stage. Unless your kids are agreeable, drop the idea of sale of property. Politicians would extend the help asked for. Foreign journey this month is beneficial for medicos and exporters. Dealers in motor spirit to suspend all kinds of adulteration.
CANCER Sudden chances of foreign travel for professors, government officers and scribes. Postpone change of residence till summer. Delayed dispatches would cost exporters heavily. Consult financial experts on your new project, since estimates by your technocrats are inflated. Your father must drive very safely in this week. LEO If exam or viva dates got postponed to this week, prepare afresh. Whether the negotiations are for business, superior job or marriage, touch of ego would damage your case. Strong chance of loss of cash by theft if you move unguarded. Continue the existing business with uncle/ cousin, but avoid starting a new one throughout year. VIRGO Re-read last weeks column relating to you. Success is assured in a matter pending with government, provided it concerns you or the daughter. Go to Exam or viva with full confidence; if its competitive test, refresh your study. Spouse should be told neither to pick up a quarrel, nor to drive rashly. If in manpower supply trade, someone might trap you in legal or criminal
action/offence. LIBRA Your wisdom (not your anger) would protect your money and assets from now till August next. Bright week for students, competitors, scribes,critics, medical people and politicians. If the marriage is less than seven years old, effort needed for harmony between wife & husband. Don't stand security or negotiate a loan on behalf of others. SCORPIO If you are in any industry, or trade in any kind of oil and lubricants, you must try to expand or diversify your income activity. Scribes and professors should try for change of job or assignment abroad. Exporters shouldn't trust every visiting buyer. Do take full precaution against theft, physical attack; keep mind free of worry. SAGITTARIUS In matters of profession, career and business, all stars are presently helping you, but success in industrial management, and in talks regarding marriage would depend on your quality of acumen, especially if the proposal is for your sister or daughter. Selective studies would not help students, scribes and fortune tellers. Those having money dealings with foreign countries
stay alert of F.E.R.A. etc. CAPRICORN Writers seeking foreign publishers and scribes desirous of appearance in foreign press get a good chance. Exporters/importers get good business from new contacts. If the female(s) in family approve, finalize the deal in property. Girls wanting only tall boys for marriage may have to wait for a year more. Drive slowly on this week. AQUARIUS Undiverted attention is warranted to your main source of income. Take care of your important documents. Marriage proposal meets with approval. Avoid trouble with uncle/aunt/cousin. Do not get into the trap of unsolicited awards, free trips. No speculation or gambling. Stand no guarantee, or surety for anyone. Get proposal be given a back seat. Spouse should avoid injury to self and rift within the family. PICES No drinks, no speculation in shares. No dispatch of goods to foreign buyer without L.C. or Bank guarantee. If promotion is even remotely due, its likely to arrive. Politicians get one step nearer to top boss. All business transactions of high order go to your benefit.
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To make Mexican Salsa Verde: Whirl garlic in a food processor until finely chopped. Add anchovy, capers, lime zest and lime juice. Pulse in olive oil just until combined. Add tomatillos, parsley and cilantro. Pulse just until slightly chunky, but not pureed. Use immediately or refrigerate in a sealed jar for up to 2 weeks. To make BBQ-Chicken Tostadas: Toast 6-in. flour tortillas in a nonstick pan until brown and crispy on both sides, 1 to 2 min per side. Top each tortilla with 1/2 cup sliced BBQ chicken, then sprinkle with thinly sliced fresh chilies, chopped cilantro and a squeeze of fresh lime (to taste). Drizzle with Mexican Salsa Verde.
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FOR MEXICAN SALSA VERDE: 2 garlic cloves 1 anchovy fillet 1/4 cup capers, drained zest from 1 lime 2 tbsp lime juice 1/3 cup olive oil 3 whole canned tomatillos 1/4 cups coarsely chopped, packed flat-leaf parsley 1 1/4 cup chopped packed cilantro FOR BBQ-CHICKEN TOSTADAS: 6 inch flour tortillas 1 whole sliced BBQ (or rotisserie) chicken thinly sliced fresh chilies chopped cilantro lime wedges
Ingredients 125 gms digestive biscuits 50 gms unsalted butter, melted 3 eggs 80 gms castor sugar (caster sugar) 250 gms cream cheese 1/2 cup mango pulp 1/2 cup mango (1/2 centimeter cubes) 2 tbsp mango jelly crystals Method - Preheat the oven to 180C. Put crushed biscuits in a bowl. Add melted butter and mix. - Take a spring bottom tin and line the bottom with this mixture. Press lightly and keep the tin in the refrigerator to chill. - Break eggs into a bowl. Add sugar and whisk with a hand blender.
- Take cream cheese in another bowl. Add mango pulp and mix with a hand blender. - Add eggs and mix. Pour this mixture over the biscuit base in the spring bottom tin. - Spread mango cubes over it. Return the tin to the preheated oven and bake for about forty minutes or till well set. Take it out of the oven and let it cool. - Keep it in the refrigerator to chill. Heat half cup water in another pan, add mango jelly crystals and cook till well dissolved. - Cool to room temperature. Pour it over the chilled cheesecake and keep it in the refrigerator to chill again. Serve chilled.
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Oprah Winfrey Makes 'Biggest' Donation To New Museum
German WWII Dornier Bomber Lifted From Sea Off England

A British salvage team has lifted a German World War II bomber from the seabed off the coast of south-east England. The Dornier Do 17 was shot down during the Battle of Britain in August 1940, but was only discovered by divers in 2008. Covered with barnacles and missing a wing, the dripping wreck of the plane was slowly raised 15 metres to the surface at Goodwin Sands, Kent, at the mouth of the English Channel. Experts from the Royal Air Force (RAF) Museum had spent five weeks preparing the aircraft for salvage. It is believed to be the only Dornier Do 17 bomber plane left from the war, and the operation to retrieve it was the biggest of its kind in British waters. "The discovery and recovery of the Dornier is of national and international importance," said Air Vice-Marshal Peter Dye, director general of the RAF Museum. "The aircraft is a unique and unprecedented survivor from the Battle of Britain and the Blitz," he said. The Dornier 17 was nicknamed the Luftwaffe's "flying pencil" because of its narrow fuselage. Work will now begin to conserve the Dornier and prepare it for display at the museum's London site. Air Vice-Marshal Dye said the plane would provide an "evocative and moving exhibit" that would highlight the sacrifices made by young men from all sides. "It is a project that has reconciliation and remembrance at its heart," he said. The Battle of Britain began on July 10, 1940, and ended on October 31 the same year. More than 2,900 British, Commonwealth and Allied airmen took part in some 600 planes, while the Germans had 1,750 aircraft at their disposal. Despite being heavily outnumbered, the RAF defeated the Luftwaffe in what is considered a turning point in World War II. Hundreds of German bombers were shot down during the battle, almost all of them were smelted and turned into British aircraft, according to the museum.
American talk-show host Oprah Winfrey is donating $12m towards a new museum in Washington DC dedicated to African American history. After previously giving $1m to the National Museum of African American History and Culture, her total contribution is its biggest so far. The museum on Washington's National Mall is due to be completed in 2015. It will house a 35-seat theatre named after Winfrey, who is also a member of the museum's advisory council. Lonnie Bunch, director of the museum said the media mogul had been very much involved in its creation and talks were taking place to acquire memorabilia from her career.
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He said he would love to have one of the microphones used during her television show - one of the mostwatched programmes in US history, which ended after 25 years in 2011 - to add to the museum's collection of more than 22,000 items. The collection helps to tell the story of African American history from slavery to the post-Civil War period, the civil
rights era, the Harlem Renaissance and the 21st Century. In a statement released by the museum, Winfrey said: "I am deeply appreciative of those who paved the path for me and all who follow in their footsteps. "By investing in this museum, I want to help ensure that we both honour and preserve our culture and history, so that the stories of who we are will live on for generations to come," she added. Costing $500m to build, the US government is providing half of the funding with the remainder being raised through private donations. When in opens in 2015, it will be the 19th Smithsonian museum. Some of the items which will be displayed include the glass-topped casket that held the body of 14-yearold Emmett Till, whose 1955 murder in Mississippi for whistling at a white woman helped spark the civil rights movement. The museum's most recent big acquisition was a South Carolina slave cabin dating from the 19th Century. The cabin from Edisto Island was disassembled in May in preparation for its move to the museum.
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An apartment block collapsed in central Mumbai, killing at least one person with more feared trapped inside, on the second day of heavy monsoon rains in the city. "We have information that one person is dead," a police inspector in the Mahim neighbourhood, where the collapse happened, said. "Rescue operations are on, but they are difficult due to the heavy rain." Four diggers and a crowd of people were gathered around a high mound of rubble - the remains of half of the five-storey building that caved in, a photographer at the scene said. The other half of the building was still standing. The Press Trust of India news agency, quoting a municipal officer, said an elderly woman had been killed while
Five-Storey Mumbai Apartment Block Collapses On Second Day Of Monsoon

four others had been injured and taken to hospital. The accident comes two months after a seven-storey building collapsed on Mumbai's outskirts and killed 74 people, leading to the arrest of two builders and seven others in connection with the tragedy. The collapse of the partially-finished building highlighted widespread shoddy construction standards in India, where huge demand for housing and pervasive corruption often mean costcutting and a lack of safety inspections. NDTV cited neighbours saying at least 20 people were feared trapped beneath the debris after Monday's collapse. Downpours on the first two days of the monsoon season in Mumbai have caused flooding, train delays and traffic jams across the city.
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Ten Women, Many In 90S, Escape Burning Limo

Ten elderly women have escaped unharmed when the limousine they were in burst into flames while idling in northern California, authorities and a passenger say. The Sunday morning fire came a little more than a month after five nurses were killed while trapped inside a burning limousine on the San MateoHayward Bridge. Fire crews were called to a gated community in Walnut Creek around 11.35am local time on Sunday for a vehicle fire. They quickly put out the burning 2009 Lincoln Town Car, a dispatcher said. Many of the women were in their 90s. They were apparently headed to Sonoma to celebrate a friend's 96th birthday. Passenger Mary Chapman told KGOTV the driver of the limousine told everyone to get out, and she and two other women who were more ablebodied helped others escape. She smelled and saw smoke and said flames erupted seconds later. "When I looked out, there were red flames all over the place and black smoke," Ms Chapman said, standing in front of the charred limousine. "And now you can see the result." The other passengers were dependent on walkers and canes, she said. The limousine has been inspected and maintained, Claudius Oliveira, owner of Town Car SF, which operates the limousine, told KGO-TV. He attributed the fire to the limo's electrical system and said a manufacturer's defect was to blame. "I'm speechless because this is a new car. ... I keep great records of the cars," Mr Oliveira said. Walnut Creek police are investigating the fire and have alerted the California Highway Patrol about it, Lt. Lanny Edwards said. The CHP is investigating the May 4 fire on the San Mateo-Hayward Bridge.
Air New Zealand's fleet is in for a makeover, with bold new livery incorporating the iconic New Zealand 'fernmark' logo. The new livery will be introduced later this year as part of a worldwide NZ$20m (A$16.7m) marketing campaign between Air New Zealand and Tourism New Zealand. Most aircraft will be dressed to impress in the airline's standard white livery, which will now feature a dramatic black section sweeping up from the rear of the wings, as seen in PR shot showing the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner
A 5-year-old boy who survived the devastating storms that ripped Oklahoma apart has been killed by a dog. The boy, whose name has not been released, was attacked by a Bullmastiff that belonged to a family friend. The dog's owner, Lynnn Geiling, tried to pull the animal off the boy but by the time she had separated them the boy had suffered "major lacerations" to the head and neck. He was pronounced dead at hospital last Sunday. Police said the boy had been crying and
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due for delivery next year (and which will likely launch on the AucklandShanghai route). However, Air New Zealand will continue to paint a select number of aircraft in a distinctive 'all-black' variant of the new design. The design process involved extensive consumer testing including focus groups both in New Zealand and overseas, with the airline stating that 78 percent of those surveyed believing the country's familiar 'fernmark' should be incorporated into the airline's new look.
the dog "possibly took that as being aggressive". The attack took place at Ms Geiling's home in Jessieville, Arkansas. The boy and his sister had been staying there while their parents rebuilt their home in Moore, Oklahoma. Garland County Deputy Scott Hinojosa said of the tragedy: "You can't imagine what this family and friends are going through right now." The 68kg dog ran away after the attack but authorities put it down after capturing it on Monday.
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Queen Elizabeth II's husband Prince Philip was "in good spirits" as he spent his 92nd birthday in hospital recovering from exploratory abdominal surgery, Buckingham Palace said. "His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh is progressing according to plans at this early stage. He is comfortable and in good spirits," a brief statement said. "He will remain in hospital for up to two weeks, and it is expected he will then be taking a period of convalescence of approximately two months." The reason he needed an operation has not been made public, but it followed abdominal investigations the week before last. The Queen, 87, visited him later on Monday, staying for around half-anhour before being whisked away in front of a crowd of onlookers. Prince Edward, their youngest son, was the first family member to visit. The Earl of Wessex spent about 20 minutes at the hospital earlier on Monday. The 49-year-old only told reporters his father was "well, thank you", as he left. A man turned up at the hospital delivering flowers and two balloons,
Prince Philip Spends 92nd Birthday In Hospital
one reading "Feel better", and the other "Keep calm birthday boy" with a crown on top. Prince Philip's birthday was also marked by traditional royal gun salutes at the Tower of London and Hyde Park in the capital, as well as from Edinburgh Castle. "Happy Birthday" was played during the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace. As usual, the British flag was flying on government buildings across the country to mark his birthday. Prime minister David Cameron sent the prince his best wishes. "Wishing the Duke of Edinburgh a very happy 92nd birthday as he recovers in hospital," he wrote on Twitter. The analysis of the prince's operation results was expected to be completed this week. He was taken to hospital by car for the planned appointment shortly after attending a Buckingham Palace garden party on Thursday. Prince Philip has now been hospitalised four times in two years, but aides insist he is generally in good health for a man of his age.
French Police Destroy More Than 1 Million Fake Luxury Items
The Tauranga woman who bought a winning $9.85 million Lotto Powerball ticket hid it in a locked tin box in a wardrobe before claiming the prize. The woman took the security precautions after realising last Saturday that she had scooped the big win. She provided some information about herself after coming forward but did not want to be identified. A confessed Absolutely Fabulous fan, she planned to celebrate by taking close friends to "dinner at a nice restaurant". "I'll definitely be looking after the bill," she said in answers supplied to the Bay of Plenty Times. The woman, who would not reveal her age or occupation, claimed the prize in person at the New Zealand Lotteries Commission office in Wellington after keeping the ticket secure. "I locked it in a tin box with a padlock and hid it in a wardrobe. I was quite sure it would be safe in there. I only had to check on it once." The woman said she had never been rich but "always comfortable". People described her as humble, friendly, kind and caring, she said. "I really enjoy sewing, travel, cooking and doing fitness activities. I'm also a massive fan of Absolutely Fabulous." She decided to buy the Triple Dip ticket from Mount Paper Power at Central
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Parade on a whim: "I was just passing by the shop and randomly thought I'd give it a go." The woman was cooking dinner on Saturday night and took a break to check the draw results on her phone and found she had won. "I had to check quite a few times because I couldn't believe it was actually happening. When I realised I had won, I suddenly lost my appetite," she said. "I phoned my brother to tell him the news and he replied, 'I never thought I would ever have the chance to say my sister is a multi-millionaire'." The woman said the win was beginning to "sink in now". She planned to build her dream house in Tauranga, upgrade her car and travel. She declined to say what line of work she was in but said she was considering giving it up. "I might give up work, I haven't decided yet. But whatever happens, I won't let this win change me. It will just be lovely to not have to worry about money and to spend more time with my family." "There have been lots of congratulations and people checking their tickets to see if it was them," she said. "It's just amazing." Another Tauranga Lotto player won $479,069 on Saturday in Lotto Strike.
French customs agents look on as counterfeit items are destroyed in Vertou, Western France. French authorities have destroyed and in major cities such as Marseille, more than 1 million counterfeit items, Bordeaux, Lyon and Rouen included including fake Hermes bags and fake design-wear bearing names like designer perfumes, in events staged Dolce&Gabbana, Dior and Lacoste, counterfeit Rolex watches and shoes, across the country. Commerce minister Nicole Bricq, telephones and toys. attending one such event at Chilly- The market for fake goods has Mazarin, south-west of Paris, said it burgeoned. In 1994, the customs was "an economic crime that hits all service intercepted 200,000 items and sectors, destroys our jobs and threatens the figure ballooned to 8.3 million in 2011. consumers." Ms Bricq said they led to huge losses French officials say nearly 70 per cent for the economy, putting the figure at of the products came from Asia and 6 billion euros ($8.46 billion) annually. about a third of the orders were placed The items destroyed at Chilly-Mazarin through the internet.
A Detroit grandmother testified that she could only watch in terror as masked police officers with guns drawn stormed her home in a hunt for a murder suspect that led to the fatal shooting of her 7-year-old granddaughter. Police officer Joseph Weekley is charged with involuntary manslaughter in the May 2010 death of Aiyana Stanley-Jones who was asleep on a couch when the police raided the house. Aiyana's grandmother, Mertilla Jones, said she was lying on her stomach on the floor facing the door when the police officers forced their way inside. "As soon as they came in, their guns were just pointing right there, and he pulled the trigger," Mertilla Jones said of Weekley. "I seen the light leave out of her eyes and the blood started gushing out her mouth and she was dead." There is no argument that an unintentional shot from Weekley's gun killed Aiyana after police fired a stun grenade and stormed the home. Weekley has said his gun accidentally fired when Jones reached for it.
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Prosecutors say he was negligent in failing to control his weapon. Jones said there were only seconds between the police entering the house and the shot being fired. She said Aiyana's head was propped against the armrest of the couch as she slept and that Weekley was holding the gun right next to the armrest when his weapon discharged. "The gun went off and shot her in the head. I started screaming and hollering. ... 'Y'all done killed my grandbaby,'" Jones told the courtroom. Jones said she didn't interfere with or touch any of the officers, who were dressed entirely in black, including their masks and combat boots. Police were accompanied by a crew from the reality TV show, The First 48. Last week, a neighbour testified that he tried to tell officers before they raided the home that children were inside. Under cross-examination Jones said the officers were negligent. "They knew there were children in there. So why would they come in there like that? They came to kill, and they killed a 7-year-old."
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Canada's passports are being updated to include chip technology and watermark images designed to prevent fraud, but are also going to cost a lot more. The new passports will have computer chips embedded technology that's already used in almost 100 other countries, Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird said. Each blank page of the document will also contain watermarks depicting iconic images from Canadian history. "Canada's new passport is not just a ticket to new places, new cultures, and new experiences," Baird said. "It tells the world who we are: a nation built on freedom, democracy, human rights and the rule of law." The new passports will be renewable for either five- or 10-year periods, but they'll come with a price: $120 for five years, up from the current $87, and $160 for the 10-year option. Passports for children will be $57, an increase of $20. For those applying outside Canada, the fee skyrockets to $190 for a five-year passport up from $97 and $260 for the document that would expire in a decade.
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By comparison, it currently costs $135 to apply for a new American passport, $25 less for a renewal. An adult passport in the United Kingdom costs the equivalent of about $117. The 16 watermark images include sports scenes obligatory illustrations of the Grey Cup and Stanley Cup and landmarks such as old Quebec City, the Prairies and Parliament's Centre Block. The changes are designed to deter counterfeiters and make the passport more secure, said Baird. "It will help us ensure that the Canadian passport remains a secure document that can help facilitate trade and travel." The new documents will begin rolling out in unspecified "select locations" in the first three months of 2013, with wide availability expected by mid-July. Canada is late to the game when it comes to chip-enhanced passports. Another 95 countries, including the United States, France and the United Kingdom, already issue so-called ePassports. Canada is the last G7 country to adopt them. Passport Canada partly blamed the delay on United States' Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative, which it said stretched its resources at a time when other countries were implementing ePassports. That initiative forced Canadians to get a passport to enter the U.S., starting with air arrivals in 2007 and expanding to all arrivals in 2009. There were also disagreements at the highest levels of government over which technology to use and how long a passport would be valid. As late as 2007, the federal government had ruled out extending passport validity to 10 years with then-foreign affairs minister Peter MacKay insisting that other countries were shortening expiration times rather than increasing
them. The chip embedded in the back cover of the new passport makes the document more tamper-proof. It stores all of the identifying information that's found on the second page of the passport, minus the signature. The new features aren't foolproof, said Baird, but they should cut down on the number of fakes produced every year. "Nothing is ever impossible, but I think what we've done is raise the bar, not just with the chip in the passport but also the security features on every page." "(It) makes it demonstrably more difficult to commit fraud."
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Employer Kept Nannys Passport To Stop Her From Leaving, Court Hears
A man accused of keeping a Filipina nanny in domestic servitude for nearly two years held onto her passport because he feared she would flee upon arriving in Canada, a Vancouver police constable has told a human trafficking trial. Constable Robin Shook was one of two officers who responded to the Vancouver home of Franco Orr and his wife Nicole Huen on June 13, 2010, after an altercation involving nanny Leticia Sarmiento. That incident resulted in Ms. Sarmiento leaving the home for good after what she says was two years of being forced to work 16hour days, seven days a week, for little pay. The couple has pleaded not guilty to charges of organizing illegal entry into Canada and organizing illegal employment of a foreign national. In B.C. Supreme Court on Monday, Constable Shook said Ms. Sarmiento seemed visibly shaken, visibly upset when he and Constable Craig Lapthorne attended the residence. After speaking with her, he asked Mr. Orr for her passport, which, earlier in the trial, Ms. Sarmiento had accused Mr. Orr of keeping so she could not leave. I asked Mr. Orr to get Ms. Sarmientos passport, he said. Mr. Orr said that he had to have Ms. Sarmientos passport because Filipino nannies would leave if you gave them the chance. Mr. Orr said that, frequently, employers would hire a nanny and pay for them to work for them, and then the employer would be waiting at the airport. As the nanny would show up, [the nanny] would just disappear. Both constables testified that, when asked for Ms. Sarmientos passport, Mr. Orr retrieved it from a plastic folder in the drawer of a desk in the living room. Neither constable remembered the drawer being locked. Following the incident, Ms. Sarmiento told police she had worked for the couple in Hong Kong without problems for about a year. She claims she was tricked into moving to Canada in September, 2008, on the promise she would become a permanent resident after two years and the couple would help bring her family, including her three children, from the Philippines. Instead, she says she was forced to work 16 hours a day, seven days a week, taking care of the couples three young children and doing all the housework. For her work, she was initially paid $500 a month and later $700 a month. Ms. Sarmiento claimed the couple locked the doors using a keypad and refused to let her out. On Monday, Constable Shook said he had no recollection of anyone having to punch in a code on a keypad to enter or exit the residence. He also said he did not see anything out of the norm, such as physical restraints, although he acknowledged the incident was three years ago and his memory could have faded. The trial also heard that Mr. Orr had brought Ms. Sarmiento into Canada on six-month visitors visa, not the required work visa. Nicholas Preovolos, the couples lawyer, has suggested Ms. Sarmiento was treated as one of the family and was never kept in the jail-like conditions she described. After she claimed she was only allowed to phone home to the Philippines once a month, for example, Mr. Preovolos produced phone records with more than 100 calls to the Philippines during her time of employment, suggesting she was allowed to phone home whenever she wanted. Ms. Sarmiento denied this and said she did not recognize the number. The trial, which started May 29, continues.
An elderly Canadian woman dubbed the "Black Widow" has been sentenced to three-and-a-half years in prison for drugging her husband on their honeymoon in Nova Scotia. Melissa Ann Shepard, 78, pleaded guilty to administering a noxious substance. She was charged last year after Fred Weeks fell ill at a bed and breakfast. She has prior convictions, including for the manslaughter of her second husband in 1992, whom she drugged and ran over twice in a car. She was also sentenced to five years in prison, in 2005, for seven counts of theft from a man in Florida whom she met online and with whom she lived for a month. Shepard was charged, last October, after her latest husband fell ill from the effects of tranquilisers mixed into his coffee on board a ferry from Nova Scotia to Newfoundland on their honeymoon last September. The court heard that Fred Weeks came aboard the ferry fit enough easily to walk the 200 metres (220 yards) from
Melissa Shepard's lawyer said she felt remorseful
his car to a lift. Hospitalised But the next day he needed a wheelchair, could not put on his shoes and did not know where his car keys were. The following night, at a bed and breakfast inn, Mr Weeks fell out of bed and was taken to hospital. He survived. A statement was read out in court, saying that Shepard misinformed doctors about her husband's health, saying he had prostate problems and was suffering from dementia and chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder. She also told the hospital that Mr Weeks, who is a father of six adult children, had no other family than her. A charge of attempted murder against Shepard was dropped because the prosecution could not prove that she had intended to kill him. Her sentence will be reduced to two years and nine months because of the time she has already served in custody before the trial. Her lawyer had argued for a shorter sentence, saying Shepard felt remorseful.
CTA Orders Westjet To Compensate Customers Denied Boarding

The Canadian Transportation Agency says WestJet (TSX:WJA) must provide compensation to customers who are denied boarding on flights to and from Canada. The agency was responding to a complaint alleging that WestJets international tariff a contract between a customer and the carrier has several unreasonable and conflicting rules for customers denied boarding. As a result, it also ordered the Calgarybased airline to revise its rules for international travel. The CTA also said Wednesday it was banning provisions that exempt WestJet from liability for overbooking a flight whether or not it happens for reasons outside its control or if the airline gives a passenger a travel credit or full refund. Last month, the agency ruled passengers on WestJet rival Air Canada (TSX:AC.B) were entitled to higher compensation if theyre bumped from overbooked domestic flights. It said Air Canadas existing practice of paying $100 in cash or a $200 travel voucher is unreasonable and it gave the airline 30 days to submit new compensation guidelines. Live-in caregiver Leticia Sarmiento arrives at the B.C. Supreme Court in downtown Vancouver, May 30, 2013. Sarmiento, a mother of three, is suing her employers to recover the money she claims she's owed after working for them for four years without pay.
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Employers who hire foreign workers will, under new federal rules, may face surprise inspections to ensure their labour needs are genuine. Canadian employers who hire foreign According to the plan, inspectors workers will face surprise on-site would monitor whether employers inspections by authorities to ensure provide substantially the same wages, that the need for them is genuine and working conditions or occupation as that Canadian workers are not passed those stated in their employment offers to foreign nationals. over for the job. Under proposed regulatory changes Inspections could be conducted from unveiled last Friday, federal officials the first day of employment of the would monitor employer compliance foreign workers up until six years after not only at the time of the applications the last day of that employment. to bring in migrant workers but Employers found to be non-compliant with any of the conditions would be throughout the employment period. (Officials) would have the authority, placed on a public ineligibility list, for the purpose of verifying compliance barring them from accessing the with the imposed conditions, to require temporary foreign worker program an employer to provide documents for two years. Job offers from any non-compliant employers and to report at any specified time and such place in order to answer questions and would not be valid for immigration applications. provide documents, said the plan. Citizenship and Immigration Canada The proposed changes also require officers and the Minister responsible employers to ensure the employment for Human Resources and Skills of the foreign national will result in Development Canada would also have direct job creation or job retention the authority to enter and inspect any for Canadian citizens or permanent premises or place in which a temporary residents and the development or transfer of skills and knowledge for foreign worker performs work. The changes were proposed following the benefit of Canada. the recent public uproar over the Royal In 2011, 55,501 employers applied for Banks use of foreign IT workers in a labour market opinion assessment place of Canadian employees and to bring in foreign workers; 42,760 the importing of Chinese miners by were approved. An estimated 59,769 HD Mining International at a coal employers are expected to apply in mine development in northern British 2014 and 46,048 would likely be granted, the proposal said. Columbia.
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Top Cancer Doctor Charged With Poisoning Co-Workers Coffee
Keepsafe Mobile Storage went out of business in August without telling customers
Customers of a Richmond, B.C. public storage company say they've been paying for a service that's gone out of business, and some of them only recently found that their property was dumped or auctioned off. Keepsafe Mobile Storage ceased operations last August after being repossessed, but several customers contacted by the media say they were never told. Jerry Cooke, who lives in Mexico much of the year, said he first thought something was amiss in a phone spat with the company. "I can't believe... I'm just phoning my storage place... I shouldn't be getting this attitude," Cooke said. Cooke said he's paid between $1,400 and $2,000 for storage services since last August, not knowing the company was defunct. Bailiff Darcy VanIeperen says he has been trying to return contents of boxes repossessed from Keepsafe's old Richmond warehouse, but it's proving difficult. "We requested for a customer database to get a hold of these customers, but it was never produced," he said. VanIeperen says many of the people he has reached have similar stories to Cooke's. "They're very upset that they've still been continuing to be billed," he said. The owner of the company could not be reached for comment.
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Prosecutors have charged a respected oncologist at one of the leading cancer research centers in the United States with spiking her lover and coworkers coffee with a sweet-tasting chemical used in antifreeze and medical research, causing renal failure. Ana Maria Gonzalez-Angulo, a breast cancer doctor at the University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, was charged with a felony count of aggravated assault against Dr. George Blumenschein, a specialist in lung and head and neck cancers at the institution. The two were in a casual sexual relationship, according to a criminal complaint. The complaint said Blumenschein, who joined M.D. Anderson in 2000, suffered a protracted loss of the use of his kidneys and is still being treated for it. M.D. Anderson officials would not say whether he is back at work. Gonzalez-Angulos lawyer, Derek Hollingsworth, told the Houston Chronicle that she is completely innocent. She is a distinguished citizen and scientist, and these allegations are totally inconsistent with her personal and professional life, Hollingsworth said in a statement. He told the Chronicle he was confident the Houston District Attorney would reconsider the charges this week. Gonzalez-Angulo, who joined M.D. Anderson in 2003, is free on $50,000 bail. She has published 119 articles in peerreviewed journals and appeared in a Day in the Lifevideo for breast cancer research last year. Gonzalez-Angulo, 42, is also involved in a large-scale clinical trial of an experimental cancer drug that she described as one of the most important trials in the last 10 years. She is a tenured professor at the
University of Texas and chief of the cancer centres section for clinical research. M.D. Anderson officials said GonzalezAngulo is on paid administrative leave, but they declined to comment further. The Texas Tribune has reported her salary as a public employee as $238,000 a year. Authorities allege that Blumenschein was poisoned on Jan. 27 when he was at Gonzalez-Angulos home. According to the charges, when Blumenschein complained that his coffee tasted sweet, she told him shed added Splenda and told him to finish it, after which she made him another cup. Blumenschein said both tasted sweet. Blumenschein usually drank his coffee black, the Chronicle said. Within four hours, he began experiencing slurred speech, poor balance and a loss of fine motor skills. He was taken to an emergency centre, where he was found to have central nervous system depression, cardiopulmonary complications and renal failure. He later had to undergo dialysis. A 24-hour urine test found crystals consistent with ethylene glycol poisoning, according to the complaint. It also said a county toxicologist concurred with the assessment. A toxicology report by a third expert indicated Blumenscheins acute severe metabolic acidosis more likely than not was due to ethylene glycol poisoning. Ethylene glycol, a solvent and starting material for the synthesis of more complex molecules, is present in all M.D. Anderson laboratories, a cancer centre research administrator said in the complaint. As a result, GonzalezAngulo had access to the substance, according to investigators.
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Sobeys To Acquire Canada Safeway Stores For $5.8B

Will get 213 stores in Western Canada in the deal Sobeys said it has not yet decided whether it will use the Sobeys or Safeway logo for its new network of stores The Sobeys grocery store chain has reached a deal to buy more than 200 Safeway stores in Western Canada for $5.8 billion, Sobeys' parent company, Empire Company Limited, announced Wednesday. "The acquisition allows us to leverage our existing assets and in turn position Sobeys to compete even more effectively within the changing, and increasingly competitive, grocery retail landscape," Empire president and CEO Paul D. Sobey said in a news release. The $5.8 billion acquisition will be paid for in cash, and Sobeys Inc. will assume some liabilities, including some related to pensions. The deal has been approved by the boards of directors of both companies and is expected to close in the fall of 2013 subject to approval by the Competition Bureau. Along with 213 Safeway grocery stores more than 60 per cent of which are in Calgary, Vancouver, Edmonton and Winnipeg Sobeys will also acquire: 199 in-store pharmacies. 62 gas stations. 10 liquor stores. 4 primary distribution centers and a related wholesale business. 12 manufacturing facilities. Sobeys will get $1.8 billion worth of real estate in the deal. Unclear if dominant brand will be Safeway or Sobeys The Nova Scotia-based company, whose history dates to 1907 and which has been wholly owned by Empire since the Sobey family took it private in 2007, said it has not yet decided whether it will brand the new network of stores under the Safeway or Sobeys banner or keep the two brands independent. "At this stage, we're happy the transaction has occurred, and now, we need to do the marketing work that needs to occur to take the best decision for the success of our employees and that will please our customers," said Sobeys president and CEO Marc Poulin on a conference call with journalists and analysts. The company would not say whether layoffs could be expected as a result of the purchase. We need good-quality employees that are really committed to the customer focus," Empire CEO Paul D. Sobey said in answer to a CBC News question about layoffs. "At this point in time, our focus is on the people side of the equation and the cultural fit between the two organizations period." That cultural fit is "excellent," Sobey said. Expects to save $200 million a year Sobeys said the merging of the two chains will result in significant economies of scale. It expects to save $200 million annually within three years by integrating and modernizing the two chains' distribution networks; reducing the cost of administration, procurement and marketing; and making efficient use of Sobeys' IT infrastructure across the new network of stores. Sobeys is Canada's second-largest grocery store chain after Loblaws, with sales in the 2012 fiscal year of $16.2 billion. It also owns several other grocery store brands, including FreshCo., Thrifty, Price Chopper and Foodland. Canada Safeway, the Canadian subsidiary of California-based Safeway Inc., generated about $6.7 billion in sales in the 52 weeks ended March 23, 2013. Safeway Inc. said in a news release that the proceeds from the sale of its Canadian operations would be used to pay down $2 billion of debt and to buy back stock. The company remains responsible for Canada Safeway's $300 million in public debt, which is due March 2014 and is not included in the transaction. Empire said the acquisition will be financed through combination of a $1.5 billion equity issue, $1 billion from the sale or leaseback of acquired real estate, a $1.825 billion term loan, the issuance of $800 million in unsecured notes, bridge financing and cash. It's possible that the federal Competition Bureau could force Sobeys to sell off some of its stores as a condition of approving the deal.
The Crown says two morgue workers, fired for photographing the bodies of women and girls, won't be criminally charged. The workers snapped the photos in 2007 and 2011, causing outrage among families of the deceased. Sources told QMI Agency in March that staff at the morgue showed photos of women to family and friends. Crown spokesman Rene Verret says the workers might have broken internal rules, but the burden of proof for a
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court is higher. "To show that a crime was committed one must prove that the person committed an indignity towards a body or a human being," Verret told QMI Agency. "In this case, these people are accused of manipulating photos. These people did not touch the bodies. They could be sanctioned, it's not up to me to judge." Chief Quebec coroner Louise Nolet had recommended a police investigation after the existence of the photos came to light.
The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) reminds self-employed individuals and their spouses or common-law partners that this year, the June 15 filing deadline has been extended to midnight on Monday, June 17, 2013, as June 15 falls on a Saturday. However, if you had an outstanding balance for 2012, it had to be paid on or before April 30, 2013, to avoid interest charges. A latefiling penalty on amounts owing will apply to returns received after the June 17 deadline. The CRA invites you to join the growing number of Canadians who are filing electronically. NETFILE is one of the CRAs electronic tax-filing options. NETFILE allows you to file your individual income tax and benefit return over the Internet quickly and easily, which means a faster refund. For a list of software and Web service options, including those that are free of charge, go to www.netfile.gc.ca/software. If you have a balance owing, you can make your payment using your financial institution's telephone or
Monday, June 17, 2013, Is The Deadline For Self-Employed Individuals To File Their 2012 Income Tax And Benefit Return
Internet banking services. For more information about online payments, go to www.cra.gc.ca/payments or contact your financial institution. You can also make your payment using the CRAs My Payment service. My Payment lets you make one or more payments in one simple online transaction. You can use this service if you have access to online banking at a participating financial institution. You can also sign up for direct deposit to receive your refund in your account at your Canadian financial institution no more waiting for cheques to arrive in the mail. Save time go online! The CRAs online services make it faster and easier to handle your businesss tax matters. You, your employee, or your representative can file, pay, and access detailed information about your tax accounts--all online, all at your fingertips. To learn more about the CRAs electronic services for businesses, go to: www.cra.gc.ca/ businessonline.
Some Chinese-Canadians superstitious about a street address linked to death Local councilors in Richmond Hill, The councilor said that over 50 per cent Ont., recently passed a bylaw outlawing of the population in the town north of the number 4 in all new street numbers Toronto was not born in Canada. because some residents believe the "We are a caring community, we listen to the needs of our residents," he said, number is bad luck. Greg Beros, the councilor who noting that council had previously presented the motion, told Carol removed the number 13. Off of CBC's As It Happens that For now, the new system applies only "the number 4 in different Chinese to "the singular 4" Beros said, noting cultures, the Asian culture, in their that 14, 24, 44, were still eligible. language it sounds like the word Not all the councilors supported the death, and that has a very bad change. "Choice is something that we should connotation for them." Beros said that over the years "a number hold dear. If you have made a choice of people" have come to local officials to buy a 4, well you made that choice seeking address changes to avoid the in a clear conscience," Beros said. "If number 4. That wasn't often possible, you decided that you did not want to Beros said, though sometimes people buy a house with a certain number, you were able to make changes if there was should have that choice available to you." a gap in the numbering.
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Viruses cause most illnesses that result in vomiting or diarrhea. Bacteria, parasites, dietary changes or medications may also be responsible. Unlike older children and adults, who usually recover from these illnesses in 24 to 48 hours, infants and toddlers can take several days. The worst part of the vomiting is usually over in a matter of hours; messy stools may last several days. But the main concern during the worst of the illness is preventing the infant from becoming dehydrated. Signs of dehydration include decreased urine, dry mouth, sunken eyes and lethargy. A young infant can become dehydrated in as little as four hours if the symptoms are severe. Keep track of urine output. If your baby isn't taking fluids well and has gone several hours without detectable urine output (most babies have six to eight wet diapers a day), contact your healthcare provider for information and advice. The fluid given needs to replace the salts and water lost in the stools and to provide a little sugar for energy. Oral electrolyte solutions containing these substances -- such as Pedialyte and Ricelyte -- can be found in the formula section of your grocery store or pharmacy. If an older baby doesn't like the taste (salty, not sweet), try flavored or chilled electrolyte solutions or electrolyte solutions in Popsicle form. If your infant vomits, wait 30 to 45 minutes before attempting to refeed. If she can't keep down smaller volumes of breast milk or formula -- or if she has had multiple large, watery stools -feed her 1/2 ounce of oral electrolyte
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solution every 20 to 30 minutes. Once she can keep this fluid in, give her more at each feeding. If you breastfeed, do it for briefer periods of time, but more often. After 12 to 24 hours of clear liquids, you usually can begin to work back toward your baby's normal diet. For formulafed infants, begin with less than your baby normally takes. The stools may continue to be runny, but over the next few days they will thicken. As the baby feels better, he'll be hungrier. He may even want night feedings. If fever occurs, acetaminophen may be given. But don't give your baby antidiarrhea or anti-nausea medication unless your healthcare provider recommends it. For infants and toddlers eating solids, begin with a bland diet in small amounts. Try rice cereal mixed with breast milk, bananas, toast, crackers, potatoes or pears. These illnesses are very contagious. Be conscious of good hand-washing after diaper changes and before preparing food. Most children don't see a healthcare provider for these problems. But if symptoms seem unusually severe or don't respond to home treatment, contact your provider. When to Contact Your Healthcare Provider - Your infant has a high fever and is unable to retain clear liquids. - There are signs of dehydration. - Your baby has bloody stools. -Your infant has bright yellow or green vomit. - Your child has had diarrhea for longer than seven days.
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Foods That Trigger Gout

Gout is a painful condition that affects 1-2% of the people throughout their lives. While gout can eventually go away on its own, it may last for years. Gout attacks last for about a week in length, and the majority of sufferers experience multiple attacks per year. Untreated gout can cause a risk for diabetes and heart disease. Chronic gout can also cause kidney stones. Gout is caused by a buildup of uric acid in the blood. It crystallizes in the joints, with the big toe being the location in half of the cases. The symptoms of a gout attack can be controlled through non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and other medication. The prevention of gout attacks lies in diet. There are a number of foods that can trigger a gout attack. Recent studies have found that many of the vegetables we believe cause gout attacks in fact can decrease the risk. These foods include beans, peas, and leafy greens. Here are 10 common trigger foods for gout. Try and avoid these or have them in moderation to keep your gout at bay. higher risk. One serving of beer a day can increase your risk by 50%. Beer in particular has high levels of purine, explaining its particular risk. Other alcoholic drinks to avoid include hard liquor and wine. could be putting you at risk for chronic gout. Stay away from foods fried in oil, and also prepackaged foods that you have to bake. These may be coated in a breading that contains high levels of oils to achieve a crispy texture. Gout used to be known as a rich mans disease, and it can certainly be caused by rich sauces. Many sauces and dressings are high in fat, creating a risk for a gout attack. These sauces are also usually put on meats, such as steak and roast beef, so you are getting double the risk. Sauces to avoid include both brown and white gravy, barnaise sauce, bchamel sauce, and hollandaise sauce.
3. Caffeine
6. Beef
9. Shellfish
1. Fish
Caffeine is a diuretic, which means it can reduce the water in your body. This is dangerous if you suffer from gout. The uric acid crystals are suspended in your blood, but if you become dehydrated they can crystallize at your joints. Drinking too much of this can cause your body to become dehydrated. Drinking one cup of coffee a day is perfectly fine, but stay away from multiple cups around the same time. This could be just enough to trigger a gout attack.
Beef is one of the highest whole foods with a great amount of purine. The entire animal has moderate to high levels. Some of the cuts with the highest amount include beef chuck, beef tenderloin, beef ribs, roast beef, and beef shoulder. Beef is also high in fat, which can also trigger an attack. Other red meat foods like lamb and pork also contain high levels of purine. You dont have to rid your diet of these products altogether, but eating them in great moderation can be beneficial.
4. Organ Meats
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In towns where the economy is based on fishing, the cases of gout are much more pronounced. This can be caused by the increase of shellfish in their diets. Shellfish contain a moderate amount of purine, but regular consumption could push your body over the edge and cause a gout attack. Shellfish high in purine include lobster, scallops, clams, and crab. Along with fish being high in purine, a varied diet that contains more than just seafood proteins is key.
10. Fruit Juice
If you suffer from attacks of gout, you may want to stay away from foods high in purine. Moderate levels of purine in your diet may not affect gout, but high levels will. Fish with high levels of purine include herring, sardines, carp, cod, haddock, salmon, trout, tuna, and anchovies. Eating small amounts of these foods should not produce an acute attack, however a diet high in purine rich fish can.
2. Alcohol
The organs of animals is where purine tends to end up, making these foods bad triggers for gout. Stay away from the liver, heart, lungs, and spleen of animals. Calfs liver is the highest, with 460 mg of purine per serving. The regular meat of animals is also high in purines. Chicken ranks moderately for purine count, but you may eat more servings of this lean protein.
5. Fried Foods
Drinking soda is dangerous if you are at risk for gout. Studies have shown a direct link to fructose sweetened drinks and gout attacks. Many soda varieties are sweetened with fructose. The studies show that the increased gout incidences over the last decades correlate to the increased soda consumption. The risk of gout has risen from 16 cases in 100,000 people in 1977 to 42 cases in 100,000 people in 1996. Popular soda beverages also come caffeinated, which can further your risk for a gout attack. The caffeine can cause dehydration because it is a diuretic. This can cause the uric acid in your body to crystallize, triggering a gout attack.
8. Rich Sauces
Consuming alcohol is one of a biggest triggers of a painful gout attack. Studies have shown that beer in particular is dangerous. One study followed 47,000 men for 12 years and found that 2% of them developed gout. Those that had more alcohol in their diet had a much
Fruits are so healthy, it can be hard to consider them to be gout causing. Fruit juices have naturally and artificially occurring fructose sugar levels. Eating fruit itself is fine because the soluble fiber limits the release of the sugars. Fruit juice is like pure sugar water in comparison. One study found that women who drink high fructose liquids had a 74% higher risk for gout. The fructose rich drinks can increase uric acid levels. Stay away from orange juice in particular as studies have found this juice in particular has a potent risk.
Fatty foods can trigger a painful gout attack, so fried foods are ones to avoid. It has been shown that people with a higher body mass index are more at risk for developing gout. Fried foods can not only trigger an attack, they

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Gout Diet: What's Allowed, What's Not

Definition
Gout, a painful form of arthritis, has long been associated with diet, particularly overindulgence in meat, seafood and alcohol. As a result, gout treatment used to include severe dietary restrictions, which made the gout diet hard to stick to. Fortunately, newer medications to treat gout have reduced the need for such a strict diet. Newer diet recommendations resemble a healthy-eating plan recommended for most people. Besides helping you maintain a healthy weight and avoid several chronic diseases, this diet may contribute to better overall management of your gout. seafood (tuna, shrimp, lobster and scallops) are associated with increased risk of gout. Because all meat, poultry and fish contain purines, limit your intake to 4 to 6 ounces (113 to 170 grams) daily. Cut back on fat. reduce the risk of gout. Lunch Lean meat, poultry or fish (2 to 3 ounces) sandwich on whole-wheat bread, with lettuce, tomato and low-fat spread Carrot and celery sticks, side salad or vegetable soup Fresh fruit, such as apple, orange or pear Skim or low-fat milk Dinner Baked or roasted chicken (2 to 3 ounces) Steamed vegetables Baked potato with low-fat sour cream Green salad with tomatoes and low-fat dressing Fresh fruit, such as berries or melon Nonalcoholic beverage, such as water or tea Snacks can be added to this menu as long as you make healthy choices such as fruits, vegetables and whole grains, and occasional nuts and you are at a healthy weight or stay within your calorie limit. Results Following a gout diet can help you limit your body's uric acid production and increase its elimination. It's not likely to lower the uric acid concentration in your blood enough to treat your gout without medication, but it may help decrease the number of attacks and limit their severity. Following the gout diet and limiting your calories particularly if you also add in moderate daily exercise, such as brisk walking can also improve your overall health by helping you achieve and maintain a healthy weight. Risks The gout diet isn't that different from the healthy-eating patterns. Thus, the risks of following the diet are few, if any.
Drink plenty of fluids, particularly water. Saturated fat lowers the body's ability to eliminate uric acid. Choosing plantbased protein, such as beans and legumes, and low-fat or fat-free dairy products will help you cut down the amount of saturated fat in your diet. High-fat meals also contribute to obesity, which is linked to gout. Limit or avoid alcohol. Fluids can help remove uric acid from your body. Aim for 8 to 16 glasses a day. A glass is 8 ounces (237 milliliter). There's also some evidence that drinking four to six cups of coffee a day lowers gout risk in men. A sample menu Here's a look at what you might eat during a typical day on a gout diet: Breakfast Whole-grain, unsweetened cereal with skim or low-fat milk, topped with fresh fruit Whole-wheat toast with trans-free margarine 100 percent fruit juice Coffee
Purpose
Gout occurs when high levels of uric acid in your blood cause crystals to form and accumulate around a joint. Your body produces uric acid when it breaks down purines. Purines occur naturally in your body, but you also get them from eating certain foods, such as organ meats, anchovies, herring, asparagus and mushrooms. A gout diet helps to control the production and elimination of uric acid, which may help prevent gout attacks or reduce their severity. The diet isn't a treatment for gout, but may help you control your attacks. Obesity also is a risk factor for gout, so losing weight can help you lower your risk of attacks.
Diet details
A gout diet reduces your intake of foods that are high in purines, such as animal products, which helps control your body's production of uric acid. The diet also limits alcohol, particularly beer, which has been linked to gout attacks. If you're overweight or obese, lose weight. However, avoid fasting and rapid weight loss because these can promote a gout attack. Drink plenty of fluids to help flush uric acid from your body. Also avoid high-protein weight-loss diets, which can cause you to produce too much uric acid (hyperuricemia).
To follow the diet:
Limit meat, poultry and fish.
Animal proteins are high in purine. Avoid or severely limit high-purine foods, such as organ meats, herring, anchovies and mackerel. Red meat (beef, pork and lamb), fatty fish and
Alcohol interferes with the elimination of uric acid from your body. Drinking beer, in particular, has been linked to gout attacks. If you're having an attack, avoid all alcohol. However, when you're not having an attack, drinking one or two 5-ounce (148-milliliter) servings a day of wine is not likely to increase your risk. Limit or avoid foods sweetened with high-fructose corn syrup. Fructose is the only carbohydrate known to increase uric acid. It is best to avoid beverages sweetened with high-fructose corn syrup, such as soft drinks or juice drinks. Juices that are 100 percent fruit juice do not seem to stimulate uric acid production as much. Choose complex carbohydrates. Eat more whole grains and fruits and vegetables and fewer refined carbohydrates, such as white bread, cakes and candy. Choose low-fat or fat-free dairy products. Some studies have shown that low-fat dairy products can help
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The Best Fathers Day Quotes

1. My father gave me the greatest gift anyone could give another person, he believed in me. 2. What Is A Dad? A dad is someone who wants to catch you before you fall but instead picks you up, brushes you off, and lets you try again. A dad is someone who wants to keep you from making mistakes but instead lets you find your own way, even though his heart breaks in silence when you get hurt. A dad is someone who holds you when you cry, scolds you when you break the rules, shines with pride when you succeed, and has faith in you even when you fail... 3. DAD, When I was born, You were there to catch me when I fall, whenever and wherever. When I said my first words, You were there for me, to teach me the whole dictionary if need be. When I took my first steps, You were there to encourage me on. When I had my first day at school, you were there to give me advice and help me with my homework. I still havent finished school, or walked down the aisle, or had my first child. But I know you will be there for me through all these times and more, the good and bad. So I just wrote this to say 'I LOVE YOU DAD!!!' 4. A father is someone that holds your hand at the fair makes sure you do what your mother says holds back your hair when you are sick brushes that hair when it is tangled because mother is too busy lets you eat ice cream for breakfast but only when mother is away he walks you down the aisle and tells you everythings gonna be OK.
Can I Borrow Twenty Five Dollars?

A man came home from work late, tired and irritated, to find his 5-year old son waiting for him at the door. SON: Daddy, may I ask you a question? DAD: Yeah sure, what it is? replied the man. SON: Daddy, how much do you make an hour? DAD: Thats none of your business. Why do you ask such a thing? the man said angrily. SON: I just want to know. Please tell me, how much do you make an hour? DAD: If you must know, I make $50 an hour. SON: Oh, the little boy replied, with his head down. SON: Daddy, may I please borrow $25? The father was furious, If the only reason you asked that is so you can borrow some money to buy a silly toy or some other nonsense, then you march yourself straight to your room and go to bed. Think about why you are being so selfish. I dont work hard everyday for such childish frivolities. The little boy quietly went to his room and shut the door. The man sat down and started to get even angrier about the little boys questions. How dare he ask such questions only to get some money? After about an hour or so the man had calmed down and started to think: Maybe there was something he really needed to buy with that $25.00, and he really didnt ask for money very often. The man went to the door of the little boys room and opened the door. Are you asleep, son? He asked. No daddy, Im awake, replied the boy. Ive been thinking, maybe I was too hard on you earlier said the man. Its been a long day and I took out my aggravation on you. Heres the $25 you asked for. The little boy sat straight up, smiling. Oh, thank you daddy! he yelled. Then, reaching under his pillow he pulled out some crumpled up bills. The man saw that the boy already had money, started to get angry again. The little boy slowly counted out his money, and then looked up at his father. Why do you want more money if you already have some? the father grumbled.. Because I didnt have enough, but now I do, the little boy replied. Daddy, I have $50 now. Can I buy an hour of your time? Please come home early tomorrow. I would like to have dinner with you. The father was crushed. He put his arms around his little son, and he begged for his sons forgiveness. Its just a short reminder to all of you working so hard in life. We should not let time slip through our fingers without having spent some time with those who really matter to us, those close to our hearts. Do remember to share that $50 worth of your time with someone you love.. If we die tomorrow, the company that we are working for could easily replace us in a matter of hours. But the family & friends we leave behind will feel the loss for the rest of their lives. From my house to yours The light of God surrounds us. The love of God enfolds us. The power of God protects us. The presence of God watches over us. Wherever we are God is and all is well. From my home to yours enjoy.
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Filmmaker Umesh Shukla has roped in actor Paresh Rawal to step into Om Prakash's shoes for the new version of the cult classic "Chupke Chupke". "So far we have only finalised Paresh Rawal, who will play Om Prakash's role," Shukla, who had directed "Oh My God" with Paresh in the lead role, told in an interview. "Needless to say Pareshji is a wonderful actor and I share a good bonding with him. It will be fun to work with him again," he added. The 1975 Hrishikesh Mukherjee-directed light-hearted drama "Chupke Chupke"
Paresh Rawal To Play Om Prakash's Role
saw stellar performances by the likes of Amitabh Bachchan, Dharmendra, Sharmila Tagore, Jaya Bhaduri, Om Prakash and Asrani. And who can forget Dharmendra's antics in the film! "We have made many changes in the script and it's not a remake it is an adaptation of 'Chupke Chupke'," said Shukla. The rest of the cast is yet to be decided. "Writer Sajid and Farhad have written the script and the film is in its final draft stage. It's a fun-filled film. Once we finish the script, we will finalise the other actors as well," he said.
Prakash Jha's New Found Fascination For Social Media
Filmmaker Prakash Jha wants to tap the power of digital media and says he will promote his forthcoming political drama "Satyagraha" through socialnetworking sites, a platform that has witnessed outpourings on some of the major public outrages. Inspired by the current situation in the country, "Satyagraha" shows the uprising of the middle class against a corrupt system. Amitabh Bachchan plays an activist and his role is said to be modeled on Anna Hazare, while Kareena Kapoor will be
seen as a journalist. Ajay Devgan and Arjun Rampal too play pivotal roles in the movie releasing August 23. "In the recent past, any form of public outrage has been (expressed) mainly through the social media space. You cannot ignore the power of the digital medium today," Prakash Jha said in a statement. "We are a young nation and the digital platform is soon going to become as powerful as print or television, so we want to explore the medium judiciously," he added.
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Sooraj Pancholi Tortured Jiah Mentally And Physically
"We Thank Jeetu Sir And Balaji" - Shah Rukh Khan

Balaji Motion Pictures' romantic drama Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai Dobara which was earlier slotted for an Eid release, along side Shah Rukh Khan's Chennai Express will now release on Thursday, August 15, 2013 (Independence Day). It is learnt that Shah Rukh Khan spoke to Mr. Jeetendra and a meeting was held between Mr. Jeetendra, UTV and Shah Rukh Khan to resolve the situation of both the movies releasing together, and find a win-win situation for all. "Keeping in mind that both weekends (8th Aug and 15th Aug) are good times for film releases, Jeetendra sir being the senior most showed the path. He took the decision to move Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai Dobara to August 15. This is extremely graceful of him. UTV, Rohit and I are very happy with the decision made and we thank Jeetu sir and Balaji for the same. This should pave the way for such mature and sensible amicable understandings whenever two films release on the same day in future too," says Shah Rukh Khan. "My father and Shah Rukh spoke and have clearly worked out what is best for both the films. Both are big and keenly awaited films and should not be made to eat into each other's business. I have huge respect for SRK and wish him the best," says Ekta Kapoor. Chennai Express will now release on Aug 8 while Once Upon A Time in Mumbaai Dobara will release on Aug 15.
Police has taken Sooraj Pancholi, son of Aditya Pancholi and Zarina Wahab under custody after the six page suicide note was discovered from Jiahs room. The letter clearly signifies Jiah was heartbroken and shattered after Sooraj cut all ties from her. Her mother Rabiya Khan revealed to the police that her daughter Jiah was in a live in relationship with Sooraj for a year. Police arrested Sooraj for allegedly abetting her suicide. Rabiya Khan also revealed that Sooraj tortured her daughter physically and mentally. Follow in her letter mentioned threat, assault and rape and now police will charge Sooraj guilty of all the harassment he meted to the actress. "Rabiya also told us Jiah was completely shattered when Suraj sent her a 'break-up' bouquet. This was one of the reasons behind the young actress' extreme step. Suraj had promised to marry Jiah," the officer said. However, police has not found any evidence of Aditya Pancholi in this
entire affair. Police is now looking for the hospital in which Jiah aborted her child. As Jiah Khan has mentioned the word rape, police will slap sexual assault charge against the accused. Meanwhile, Rabiya tweeted "my daughter had bruises on her jaw. She was hit badly that pushed her to the end path. I wish I was there. How dare he (Suraj) hit her!" Sooraj has been booked under IPC Section 306 (abetment of suicide). His domestic help would again be called for recording of statement to confirm the evidence gathered by the police in Jiah Khans suicide case. Jiah Khan committed suicide at her residence on June 5th when her mother and sisters went out. She hanged herself to the ceiling fan of her room. At first, it was assessed that the actress committed suicide for failing career and troubled love affair but now all the evidence is pointing towards her boyfriend Sooraj Pancholi who betrayed her in love and left her alone.
Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra has lost her father Dr. Ashok Chopra to cancer. Dr. Chopra 64 was cremated at Oshiwara crematorium and the cremation was attended by Bollywood celebrities like Shahrukh Khan, Karan Johar, Ramesh Sippy, Vipul Shah, Daboo Ratnani, Manish Malhotra, Puneet Malhotra Ramesh Taurani, Arjan Bajwa. The last rites of Ashok Chopra took place between 5.30 pm and 6.00 pm. On hearing the news of his death, Hrithik Roshan and Shahid Kapoor were the first to reach Kokilaben Hospital to support Priyanka and her family. When the body was taken from hospital to her residence, they were there with Priyanka. For a long time, Dr. Chopra was suffering from cancer and he was admitted to Mumbai Dhirubhai Ambani Kokilaben Hospital 17 days ago. Doctors tried their best but he was at the final stage of cancer. Earlier this year, he accompanied his daughter to Vancouver for the TOIFA
Shah Rukh, Deepika Attend Funeral Of Priyankas Father
Awards despite ill health. Celebrities took to twitter to express their condolences to the 30-year-old actress. "Deepest condolences to Priyanka Chopraji and family on the passing away of her father. He loved his music, country and family," Bhosle posted on Twitter. Bipasha, who once worked with Priyanka, posted, "Strength to you Priyanka Chopra and your family." "RIP Dr Chopra. Condolences to Priyanka Chopra. Had a great love for music. Met him in Vancouver last, amazing zest for life," posted Kohli. Prabhudeva tweeted, "So sorry to hear about Priyanka Chopra's father. I hope god gives strength to her and her family to cope up with this loss. My condolences." "Oh No!!! Priyanka Chopra may God give you strength. Lots of love. May his soul rest in peace," posted Anubhav Sinha. He is survived by his wife Madhu, daughter Priyanka and son Siddharth. May his soul rest in peace.
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The sequel of Amitabh Bachchan's 2008 film will also star Boman Irani as the baddie
Amitabh Bachchan To Haunt Again
Another Doctorate For Shabana Azmi
Shabana Azmi is the most academically qualified actress in India by far and now the veteran actress is all set to receive another doctorate, this time from the Simon Fraser University in Vancouver. This would be the "Masoom" actress's fourth honorary degree. Earlier, she has received the same honour from Leeds University in Close on the heels of releasing his last production Aashiqui 2, Bhushan Kumar is all set to co-produce the sequel of the 2008 Bhootnath, along with Ravi Chopra's son Abhay Chopra. And Big B, who starred in the previous film, will also be part of the sequel. Incidentally, while only Amitabh Bachchan has been retained from the original cast for the sequel, Boman Irani will be an addition to the list, as the actor apparently is slated to play a negative role in the film. According to sources, Shah Rukh Khan and Juhi Chawla, who starred in the first film, will not be appearing in the sequel, to be helmed by Nitish Tiwari. Says Chopra, `The film will go on the floors in November and Amit uncle is part of the project. The film is very close to our hearts and we are excited. We are still in the process of casting a child artiste.` Having worked with the Chopra banner before, Bhushan is glad to have come on board for the project. He states, `Unfortunately, over the last two-three years, Ravi Chopra has been unwell and the production house went through a bad phase. They were keen to revive the banner with the sequel. Amitji playing Bhootnath will be an exciting watch.`
Britain, the Jamia Millia Islamia and the Jadavpur University. "It's good to be honoured in a domain away from my home ground. For the academic world to acknowledge my contribution is gratifying. Yes, this is my fourth doctorate," said the actress known for her roles in "Junoon", "Sparsh", "Saaz" and "Earth".
Director Shashant Shah asked Tusshar Kapoor to avoid gyming while shooting for his film Tusshar plays a middle-class Delhi boy and Shah wanted him to look normal and not well built. The actor agreed to follow his director's instructions as he wanted to go by his conviction. Says Tusshar, `Shashant felt that it would be appropriate for me to look that way so I followed what he said.` As they say seeing is believing.
Why Tusshar Kapoor Stopped The Gym

Hrithik & Katrina Lock Lips In Bang Bang
Though Katrina Kaif has been going all out to deny her kissing sequence with Hrithik Roshan in Siddharth Anands Bang Bang, sources from the film tell us otherwise. According to an insider, Kat and Duggu have a kissing scene in the film, which further leads to an intimate scene in the movie. Whats more, the kiss is supposed to be steamier than their Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara kiss. Ooohcant wait.
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At The Movies
Remember how a little silent movie called The Artist walked away with the Best Picture award at the Oscars a few years back. Lighting does stike twice on occasion and a Spanish gem called Blancanieves is arousing audiences. Shot in black and white this sentimental struggle is a very smart Europeanized version of the classic Snow White and the Seven Dwarves tale. Be brave and check out this classy cinema treat at the Fifth Avenue Cinemas. Spain is known for amongst other things bullfighting. Back in time we go to the 1920s where stately Seville is under the spell of one Antonio Villalta. Top actor Daniel Gimenez Cacho is magnetic as the top ranked ruler of the ring. Naturally, he's in love with a beauty but all good things fail to last. Thanks to a mishap that sees his pregnant wife lost and his health in a shambles Antonio hopes to recover with top medical care. Florence Nightingales are valued in society and new caregiver Encarna does her best to help Antonio recover. Cast as a bewitching nurse is
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Maribel Verdu who does a wonderful take as a conniving witch out for the man's fortune. Even his small child is kept under wraps by this fiendish bitch. How she pulls off this charade is delightful to behold as is the growth of the small child who finally decides to set out on her own. Quite by chance the young girl encounters some friendly dimunitive lost souls and she proves to be a quick study in the art of bullfighting in her own right. Taken straight from the themes of the age old Snow White tale Blancanieves is a lively smooothly run new version of this childhood fantasy. Blessed with top actcing, a superb Spanish setting that focuses in on the sports culture and great cinematography this gem is a polished diamond in the ruff. Add on perfect music and a great evil woman and bold bullfighting scenes and you have a first class highly imaginative and thick with emotion tale of a father/daughter relationship and a wicked woman trying to influence their lives in a bad, very bad way.
Most people celebrate significant birthdays with a cake, or even a party, but two Scottish women decided to celebrate by making and starring in their own Bollywood movie. Despite having no previous experience of the film industry, Karyn Watt and Karen Havranek have found themselves with an unlikely success on their hands. Their 35-minute short film, Hanki Panki, has already been seen at the Cannes film festival and now it is now being screened in Edinburgh, to raise money for charity. Watt says: "We have been going to India for years and we were having a big fat birthday. "We thought we could have a party or we could do something more exotic." The fact that one of their friends in India is actor and director Nilesh Malhotra, a veteran of India's film industry, turned what was originally going to be a "home movie" shot in the style of the Blair Witch Project into a Bollywood extravaganza. The pair scripted a romantic comedy about two women from Scotland who go to India to enter a baking competition and end up marrying Maharajas. Director Malhotra says: "I must tell you, they don't have experience but they have done a brilliant job in this movie. "It is something different. If you see this movie you can get some Scottish humour, as well as Bollywood dancing, music. Everything you will find in this:
From Holyrood To Bollywood: Scottish Women's Surprise Movie Hit
great to spread the word about our charity. A few of our friends and family came out, so it was great fun." Havranek says: "I think the highlight for us was over breakfast we got to chat to John Hurt. He was delightful." This week they will screen the film in Edinburgh for family and friends, many of whom star alongside them. They are hoping to have a similar fundraising premiere in Mumbai in September and they are already thinking about a sequel. "Who knows there might be more Hanki Panki. You can never have too much," says Watt.
Karyn Watt and Karen Havranek have made their own Bollywood movie "When you go to India and see people romance, comedy - everything." Watt, who works for a solicitor's firm, on the streets and things, you just think says: "It's a very popular genre at 'what a wonderful cause it really is'. the moment. Everybody loves it, it's Because a lot of people have absolutely nothing over there." always a feelgood thing. "It's a rollercoaster ride of excitement, Already they are close to the 4,000 disaster, dancing, singing. It's got they set out to raise and the film has everything that you want to cheer taken them in directions they never imagined, such as Cannes. people up." Watt says: "Imagine your joy on April But the film is not just for fun. Both Karens hoped it would raise Fool's day to get a phone call to say money for their favourite charity - you have been selected for the Cannes Lifeline Express - which helps doctors film festival. reach patients in remote parts of India. "It was incredible. Absolutely Karen Havranek says: "It was actually unbelievable. But we had an absolute a BBC documentary that I watched and ball out there. "We went out for five days and it was just really took to it.
The film Hanki Panki was shown at Cannes
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Whether you plan to stay long-term or just pass through, here are ten essential trips to make in your leisure time. Because Switzerland is a small country, its attractions are near each other and can be reached quite easily. Mountain resorts, lakes, forests, castles, museums, and ancient and modern architecture make this federal republic an excellent tourist destination. With its low crime rate, it is also very safe for tourists. 1) The Jungfrau Region shores of Lake Geneva. Walk by the lakeside and explore the Chillon Castle, or take a tour of the tower, courtyards, dungeons, and rooms of this eleventh-century castle, the most frequently visited historical building in Switzerland where its numerous rooms house weaponry, frescoes, and furniture. The castle can be reached by walking along the lakefront or taking the train or trolley bus. 3) Fasnacht Spring Carnival, Basel Be sure to visit Basel, Switzerland's second largest city for the Fasnacht Spring carnival. Its world-famous three-day carnival features participants in colourful costumes and masks parading in the streets. The carnival starts on the Monday after Ash Wednesday, and cafes and bars are open all night as confetti, sweets, and flowers are thrown to the crowd. 4) Swiss National Park, Zernez The Swiss Natural Park is 169 square kilometres of mountains and woodland. It is home to a variety of wildlife such as large red deer, chamois, ibexes, and marmots. Walk around its trails and admire its breathtaking views. 5) Geneva Hugging the shores of lovely Lake Geneva, this city is the third biggest in the country. You can find the world's tallest fountain, enchanting museums, and fine restaurants here. For those with a turn towards alternative arts, Geneva is a place not to be missed. 6) The Matterhorn, Zermatt The most famous peak in the Alps, the Matterhorn in Zermatt stands 4,478 meters high. Mountaineers flock to this town to conquer this technically difficult peak, and Zermatt also offers skiing and beautiful views. There are also non-skiing activities, best restaurants and lots of energetic nightlife for visitors to enjoy.
Ten Places To Visit In Switzerland

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An Irish monk founded St. Gallen in 612 AD. What was BC once a medieval Okanagan centre has Valley, now grown into the seventh largest city in Switzerland, and this old town has a lot of picturesque buildings, with carved balconies, colourful murals, and relief statues. The large twin-towered cathedral has remarkable ceiling frescoes and stucco designs. 10) The Rhine Falls
The Jungfrau Region offers spectacular scenery to bewitch the eye. The white peaks of three towering mountains-the Jungfrau, Monch, and Eiger-contrast with the green valleys and meadows in this Alpine wonderland. Enjoy the fresh mountain air while visiting this place. 2) Chateau de Chillon, Montreux
7) St. Moritz A famous playground of the wealthy, St. Moritz is a winter resort which offers skiing and a variety of summer and winter sports as well as mud and mineral baths and mud therapies. Savour caviar and truffles in some of the resorts' fine restaurants or spa treatment at the Health Spa Centre. This town is also known for its active and expensive nightlife. 8) Mt. Pilatus Near the lakeside city of Lucerne stands Mt. Pilatus, a 2,120-meter-tall mountain. Tourists can take a cable car to reach its top and enjoy the thrilling view. It is also a great venue for walking with numerous trails, and the visitors here can witness the spectacular scenery of the Swiss Alps. 9) St. Gallen
Situated near the town of Schaffhausen, Europe's largest waterfalls, is a magnificent natural wonder. Near the falls is the medieval castle, Schoss Laufen, which houses a restaurant, a youth hostel, and shops. On Swiss National Day, 1 August, the Rhine Falls is host to fantastic display of fireworks which attracts thousands of tourists.
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2013 Suzuki Grand Vitara With only minor front-end changes, the Suzuki Grand Vitara returns for the 2013 model year as one of the few crossovers to tout its off-road driving skills ahead of its safety scores or standard features. The Grand Vitara isn't really showing its age--it's still an attractively designed SUV but it's an older vehicle based on the last-generation Chevy Equinox and former Pontiac Torrent (like it, trivia fans?). It has wagon proportions, but a real four-wheel-drive system with a low range and frame rails supporting its unibody construction. It's a distinctive piece, much less like today's Equinox and Terrain, CR-V, and Escape, and a few steps toward the trails even beyond the Subaru Outback. The look is simple, and clean, and after all these years, it's growing faint in memory. The balanced look offends no one; it's no Compass. The interior's a fine place to work, with well-grained plastics and tight-fitting pieces, like the ones we've complimented in the Kizashi sedan and other Suzuki products. The cabin's a few steps ahead of the small Jeeps, the CR-V, and the equal of the Subaru. There's a single engine offered in the Grand Vitara, a 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine with 166 horsepower and 162 pound-feet of torque. It's paired with either a five-speed manual or an ancient four-speed automatic, and comes in either rear-drive or fourwheel-drive form. As such, it's no more than adequate in acceleration, and highway fuel economy is in the low to mid-20s--once very good numbers, now hugely behind the curve set by the latest Escape and CR-V. Handling is fair, meaning you won't find much to complain about in ride quality (though choppy pavement can be troublesome), but you won't be attacking a canyon road in the Grand Vitara either. In the Limited model, an upgraded 4-mode 4WD system is available, further improving off-road ability with high and low transfer gear
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ratios. The Grand Vitara's cabin is long, providing good leg room at all positions, but narrow, meaning shoulder room in the back seat is scarce and cargo room is disappointing. The side-opening tail gate doesn't help the cargo-area's utility, either, putting the Grand Vitara toward the back of the class in this regard. Safety gear is a hit-and-miss affair: all the expected standard equipment, including front side and side-curtain airbags, stability control, traction control, and anti-lock brakes, but despite that, the Grand Vitara doesn't rank at the top of any safety tests. Still, the IIHS rates the 2012 Grand Vitara its highest overall value of "good," and the NHTSA scores it at four stars of rollover resistance. In terms of features and options, the Vitara packs in a lot of value for its sub-$20,000 starting price. In fact, the base model comes with navigation, automatic climate control, keyless start and entry, power doors and locks, and
an XM-compatible audio system for its starting price of $19,499. Upgrades available include real-time safety camera, weather, Google search, and
more; a premium seven-speaker audio system; Bluetooth hands-free calling, and up to 18-inch alloy wheels in higher trims.
Tips For Other Road Users

No. 1 Keep your eyes peeled: As a road user, it is important that you always actively look for cyclists in traffic especially in the spring and summer months when there are more of them on the road. Intersections are a place to be extra cautious 40 per cent of all police-attended crashes in B.C. occur at intersections. Wherever possible, make eye contact with the cyclist to let them know you have seen him a cyclist often relies on eye contact as a means of communication as they try to anticipate your next move. Make sure you understand all of the hand signals that cyclists use. No. 2 Put things in perspective: It is often difficult to judge the correct distance between your spot on the road and a bicycle as it is approaching, particularly when turning left. Be extra cautious of cyclists, especially when turning at intersections. Before you pass another vehicle, make sure you check for oncoming cyclists and bicycles ahead of the vehicle you are passing. No. 3 Dont get close: Drivers need to pay attention and yield to people on bikes and, must keep at least three seconds of following distance. Bicycle movements can be unpredictable so an increased distance will give you more time to safely react. A significant number of crashes involving cyclists result from side sweeping, so make sure there is enough space if you want to pass a cyclist. Shoulder checking is also important, especially when making right-hand turns at intersections and before you open your door to get out of your vehicle. No. 4 Keep out: Bicycle lanes are reserved for cyclists do not drive, stop or park in a bicycle lane. Sometimes you will need to cross a bicycle lane to turn right, or to pull to the side of the road. When you need to do so, take extra care be sure to signal well ahead and remember to always yield to cyclists. No. 5 Be considerate: Like pedestrians, cyclists are vulnerable road users and dont have the protection drivers have both in terms of the shell of their vehicle and their seatbelt. Dont honk your horn at a cyclist unless you need to give them a warning. A loud honk could startle them or even cause them to fall.
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Fresh Or Frozen Vegetables

Q: Are fresh veggies always healthier than frozen? A: It depends on how fresh the 'fresh' veggies are. With life becoming increasingly frantic for many of us, frozen veggies are a very convenient healthy meal option stashed in many freezers. But are they as good for us as fresh veggies? Whether fresh is better than frozen depends on how fresh the veggies actually are. Picking veggies from your own veggie garden out the back has to be the optimal situation. But some veggies often have to travel a very long distance to get to us. This can take several days. We know that the longer it takes to get fresh food to us from the farm, the more the nutrients [in the food] slowly decrease. On the other hand, the nutrients in frozen produce are sealed into the veggie during the freezing process. I'm not saying fresh fruit and veggie is not a good choice. We are very privileged to have the variety of fruits and veggies that we grow. But frozen vegetables are certainly a valid option. Vitamins can be 'frozen in' It's the water soluble vitamins including vitamin C and some of the B vitamins that tend to be lost from our fresh produce the longer the veggie hangs around. For example, if you keep spinach at (This can be a particular issue if you're using canned vegetables, which are much more likely to include added salt.) What to put in your trolley? If you are doing a weekly shop, buy some fresh veggies and some frozen. Start the week by eating the fresh veggies and end it by eating the frozen. Shopping two or three times a week for your fresh veggies so that they don't spend too long in the fridge at home. Here are some points to consider when you're weighing up the pros and cons of fresh over frozen veg. Fresh vegetables Can taste better than frozen. Usually has a better texture. If you've picked it straight from the garden, it will be bursting with nutrients. But produce can be more than a week old by the time we eat it. Frozen vegetables Nutrients are 'frozen in' soon after picking. Convenience and it can store for months. Allows us to have veggies and fruit that are out of season Adds variety to our diet. After defrosting, veggies can have a soggy texture, because ice crystals damage the vegetable cell walls. Veggies with high water content such as bok choy or lettuce do not freeze well.
room temperature (20C) for two days it loses half of its vitamin C. Vegetables are usually snap frozen very soon after they are picked. Special machinery is used to get the produce to -18C in minutes. The nutrients are 'frozen in' during this process, meaning you can quite easily have more vitamins in a frozen vegetable than in its 'fresh' counterpart. But there is more to fruit and veggies than just vitamins. One of the biggest reasons we get people to eat fruit and veggies is to get their fiber. The fiber content doesn't deteriorate easily which means that week-old fresh veggies still have value despite lowered vitamin levels. If it's a choice of eating old vegetables
or no veggies at all, old veggies are fine. Preparation is key How you cook your veggies is far more important than whether they are fresh or frozen. Boiling veggies in a large amount of water for a long time lets the vitamins leach out into the water. Regardless of whether you are cooking fresh or frozen veggies, use as little water as you can and cook them for a short time. Steaming or microwaving veggies are much better options than boiling. And if you are using frozen vegetables, check the label of the packet. Usually they just contain the vegetable, but sometimes, particularly if there is a sauce, they may contain added salt and sugar.
Chamomile is a herb that comes from a flowering plant of the daisy family. Both fresh and dried, chamomile flowers have been used to create teas for centuries to cure a number of health problems. The active ingredient in chamomile essential oil is bisabolol, which has a number of anti-irritant, anti-inflammatory and anti-microbial properties. Calming chamomile Chamomile tea is a well-known herbal tea that has medicinal value. It can soothe and act as a muscle relaxant. Its also a recommended remedy for insomnia; drinking a cup of the tea before going to bed can help, as chamomile has mild sedative properties. Warm chamomile tea is also a cure for an irritated tummy. Daily consumption of this brew can help slow down the progress of hyperglycaemia (high blood sugar) and diabetic complications. Beauty booster Chamomile is rich in antioxidants and is considered to be anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial in nature. Hence, it is believed to keep acne and boils under check, though there is no scientific data to support this yet. Since it is anti-
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bacterial, this brew (once cooled) can be applied on minor wounds to help the healing process. It is also a powerful anti-ageing tool as it helps cleanse the system. You can also use chamomile tea as a balm on dry, itchy skin. Used chamomile tea bags placed on eyes are considered an effective remedy for puffiness and dark circles. Your healthy cuppa Hot or cold its your choice. But if you prefer the cold version, brew the tea in hot water first and then let it cool down. This caffeine-free herbal infusion is delicious and healthier when served with honey or lemon. Though theres no limit, experts advise limiting the intake of chamomile tea to three to four cups a day. Buy it Chamomile can be bought as dried flower heads, an infusion (tea), liquid extract, essential oil, tinctures (concentrated in alcohol) and is also an ingredient in creams and ointments. Tea bags are the most common form and are found at many grocery stores and supermarkets. Red flags Though chamomile tea is famous for its relaxing effects and caffeine-free content, the US National Institute of Health advises pregnant women against consuming this infusion, as it
can cause uterine contractions. It could also cause allergic hives in asthma patients and those who have sensitive skin.
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Fruity Remedies For Your Skin And Hair

The summer has kicked off and it's time to rejuvenate your hair and skin to save yourself from heat rashes, acne, frizzy and dry hair. If going in for expensive treatments at spas and salons are not your thing, here are some seasonal fruits you can use at home to help you get the glow: Orange peel: It revitalises your skin and is a great source of AHA and vitamin C. Oranges are known to prevent wrinkles and fine lines. The citrus juice exfoliates the dead skin cells and stimulates new cell production. Make a face pack using 1 egg yolk, 1 tsp honey and 1/8 cup of orange juice. Apply this paste to your face and leave it for 20 minutes before you wash off. Mango moisturiser: Mango is known for clarifying and moisturising your face. It contains active fruit enzymes that remove dead skin cell layers on your face. Apart from your face, mango is extremely good for your hair. It improves the elasticity of hair strands and fosters strength at the roots. Mash a mango and add tbsp honey to it. Apply this mixture to your hair. Keep it for an hour and rinse it off with shampoo and conditioner. Watermelon revitaliser: If you wish to have a radiant skin watermelon comes to your rescue. A fruit known for its cooling effects, it tends to hydrate your skin and also make your pores smaller, thus you perspire less. Mash half a watermelon and apply this to your face. Pineapple mask: Not only are they delicious, pineapples contain different ingredients that can help to improve the quality of your skin. It is a natural exfoliant and helps you get rid of blemishes and pimples. Take the pulp of the fruit and blend to make a paste. Add a couple of teaspoons of olive oil to the mixture. It will moisturise your face and help to aid in the exfoliating process.
A variety of creams, lotions and oils are available for the body. A lemonturmeric cream has been helpful in treating dark patches on the body, like the inner thighs, elbows and knees. It helps to soften the skin and also lightens skin colour over a period of time. You would also need a rough towel to give the skin a rub, after applying oils or soap. This helps to smoothen rough skin and also improves blood circulation to the skin surface.
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Hair Removal Dos And Don'ts

Hair removal is something we all have to deal with. There are several ways to go about it - shave, wax, tweeze or laser. Whatever way you choose, here are a few tips that can make the process easier. 1. Consider the blade count: If you shave your skin often, it may start feeling dry. So consider the blade count while choosing your shaving blade. Opt for three-bladed razors, as razors with five blades can actually shave beneath the skin which can cause ingrown hair or razor burn in ladies with sensitive skin. 2. Use the right kind of wax: If you are planning to wax on your own, you better be careful! There are different kinds of wax available in the market. While you may want to try a new product, it isn't necessary that it will suit your skin type. Consult a professional before you purchase a wax of particular kind or flavour. 3. Scrub your skin daily: You may have noticed this. There are times when you get bumps on your skin due to shaving to waxing. Preventing bumps isn't that difficult. Exfoliate your skin using a scrub or a brush every night before you go to sleep. You will certainly see the difference and of course lesser bumps. 4. Use proper products: If you are planning hair removal by waxing, use good products before applying wax. Apply baby powder 10 minutes before you start waxing. It soaks up moisture and makes your job easier. 5. Do not wax again and again: If you have waxed your skin and you still have some leftover hair, do not wax that area again and again. Doing so will only irritate your skin and increase the chances of getting ingrown hair. 6. Follow directions: If you prefer using hair removal creams, do follow the directions written on the box. They are good as they are less painful but they may cause an allergy if you are not careful. Also, do not leave it on your skin for a very long time.
the dried mint leaves. Mix them with a little honey and apply on the skin. Removes tan and produces an even colour tone. Honey moisturises and softens the skin. Another problem area are armpits, which can also become dark. This happens mainly due to shaving or the use of hair removal creams. Both these methods can cause the skin to darken. Shaving does not remove hair by the roots. The hair growth also becomes harder, thicker and coarser, leading to a dark look. Hair removal creams are also known to cause skin discolouration. The best option of hair removal for the under-arm area is waxing. The wax that is usually made for hair removal contains lemon juice and sugar. This combination actually helps to lighten skin colour. Waxing also removes hair by the roots. This is said to gradually lessen hair growth. For dark armpits, mix besan (gram flour), curd, lemon juice and little haldi (turmeric) into a paste. Apply it at least three times a week. Wash it off after half an hour. Take ripe papaya pulp and add lemon juice. Apply this on the area and rub the skin with it for a few minutes. Wash off with plain water.
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Before your bath, apply oil on the area and massage it into the skin. This helps to soften the skin. Sesame seed oil, olive oil or even sunflower oil may be used. While bathing, go easy on the soap and avoid very hot water. Give the area a gentle rub with the rough towel. Immediately after your bath, apply a body lotion while the skin is still damp. If the skin on the elbows and knees is excessively dry, use a thicker cream on them. Massage the cream into the skin on these areas. Body scrubs and packs also help. Try sesame seeds, dried mint leaves and honey. They have a remarkably rejuvenating effect on the skin. Crush the sesame seeds coarsely and powder
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Suva Not Under Pressure: Coach Gurjit

All Freight Logistic Suva is not under any immense pressure to perform well to defend their title at the 2013 Vodafone Fiji Football Association Cup tournament (Fiji FACT) this week. Gurjit Singh coached side Suva ended their drought in style beating Ba in their home ground to clinch the title from Rewa last year with a Nathan Shivam goal and there is lot of expectation from the fans to win the title for the second time this year. But Coach Gurjit Singh believes his team is not under pressure to perform well at the tournament starting this week at ANZ Stadium in Suva. I dont want my team to play under pressure at the Fiji FACT but we will be playing our normal football as we have been playing from earlier this year. The three matches we have played last weekend was part of our preparation thus this has also given me the chance to select my best 11 to start in the matches in the Fiji FACT, we are trying hard to win but other teams are also doing well and i have due respect to all coaches and the teams, said Singh. The veteran coach who knows the road to win Fiji FACT titles with Suva and Navua in his coaching career would be the one man whom the fans would be depending heavily to defend the title but for the US based coach Singh believes the Capital City fans are not playing their part. I am very disappointed with fans because they have not been coming to watch the boys training for the tournament which we are to defend. Their presence would have surely
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five years has been administrating Suva and his hard work was finally rewarded last year after winning his first tournament for the side believes there is more victory to come for the Suva in the future. We are focus on defending our Fiji fact trophy. It is the first time for me to defend any title with Suva and I will defend the first title with Fiji FACT on the list first. As the president of Suva FA I am really very proud to be the president of the one of the largest district and I assure fans we will do whatever we can to defend the title. The players can do wonders provided they do hard training on the field. Young players are the asset for the team in the future, Prasad said. Prasad said after losing several key players had made him bring the young blood in the team which would be perfect for the long run. After the departure of the senior players to the other district and after come to a decision we decided to bring in more young players. The media have been previously criticizing the defense of the team but it is not like that, the defenders would be getting experience as the continue playing matches. Coach Gurjit Singh is molding the team well and with the concrete wall of SamuelaVula the players would shine. Prasad said before defending their title this weekend. Suva plays Labasa on the opening day before matching with Nadroga at the Stadium before meeting Ba in the last pool match at the Prince Charles Park in Nadi.
raised the morale in the camp ahead for the tournament. I have coached other districts in the past and the fans were always present on the ground for training but this has not been happening ever since I have started coaching the side but I remain hopeful they would come and support the boys ahead of the couple of days which we have, He also says that he is hoping that defender Joshua Wilson would join the side soon for the tournament which he has helped us to win. I am keeping my fingers cross for Joshua Wilson to join the team for the tournament and if things dont go our way then we have to keep going with the players who have been playing for the team this year, Capital side would not have the services
of Joseph Misra, SimioneMaikali, last years winning Captain EmoriRagata, winning goal scorer Nathan Shivam, CederickDutt, Solomon duo Luke Haterea and TranzyNather from last years Vodafone Fiji FACT but Singh has full confidence in the team which he has at hand to deliver the job. Most of our players have gone to other district as they played vigorously last year but I have told the current set of players that they have to perform well and do the utmost on the field. If you get a chance grab it, it is hard to get the second chance. All the teams would be coming prepared for the tournament and in the game of football anything can happen. Singh said. The Suva businessman Mahen Prasad who took over the presidency role some
14 Foreign Players For Fact

Fourteen foreign players will be playing for their respective districts in the 2013 Vodafone Fiji FACT which starts this Saturday. Fiji Football games committee secretary Amitesh Pal confirmed that the players will be playing for Ba, Lautoka, Nadroga, Navua, Rewa and Suva respectively. They have three players for Ba, Lautoka, Nadroga, Rewa and defending champions Suva with one player for Navua, Each district is only allowed to have a maximum of three foreign players in their team and the players are from Nigeria, Solomon Islands and Tunisia, Pal said. Fiji Football chief executive officer Bob Kumar said they were impressed with the way each teams is preparing for the tournament and are looking forward to a successful competition. Since there will be only eight Super Premier teams participating it will make the competition more competitive and exciting, Kumar said. All the teams are preparing well for the competition and tickets are selling fast. Kumar urges fans and supporters to obey the rules. We will not tolerate any misbehaviours, the security will be tight because we want a smooth running of the competition. Lautoka will play Navua in the opening match this Saturday at 1pm followed by the official opening at 3pm. Rewa will take on Nadi at 3:45pm, Ba and Nadroga at 5:45pm and the feature game will be between defending champion All Freight Logistics Suva and Labasa at 7:45pm.
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Recent news indicates that former New York Ranger coach John Tortorella is a candidate for the Canucks' vacant coaching job. successful all the while. Youd think that the breaking news Further, while it might be trendy to of ex-New York Rangers head coach go with highly touted but unproven John Tortorella interviewing for the younger coaching talents like Dallas Canucks vacant coaching job is Eakins (who opted to sign with the simply a matter of General Manager youthful Oilers) or current Kings Mike Gillis operating in his typical assistant coach John Stevens or even methodical fashion, taking his due Canucks minor league head boss Scott diligence to the maximum. Arniel, Mike Gillis may not simply After all, no other potential coach have the luxury of waiting to see how would draw nearly the ire in this market these coaching talents develop at the as the prickly Tortorella. big league level. There is, of course, the mindWhile Gillis may like to think his talk numbingly boring playing style he has of another organizational reset will insisted his team adopt in recent years. buy him another 5 year mandate, it is In Tortorellas world, everyone is a impossible to see how that would be shot blocker. The muckers muck. And possible. The dreaded closing of the the scorers are expected to as well lest contender window has irreversibly they want to find themselves parked begun. And the experienced, but volatile in the press box. Indeed, if finicky Tortorella might be just the man to get Canuck fans were bored by watching the maximum out of what had become this years edition, theyd be driven an underachieving crew in Alain even further away by the drudgery of a Tortorella team that believes every more riveting than Alain Vigneualts would not likely pass muster in a more Vigneaults hands-off country club. game should end 1-0. accommodating but always vanilla fickle market like Vancouver, it is Five years into the Mike Gillis era, we More notoriously, it is Tortorellas relationship with the media darlings worth noting that his 2004 Stanley Cup are still awaiting final delivery of the relationship with the media that would in this town. Indeed, many in the local champion Tampa Bay Lightning were brash and bold out-of-the-box thinking rub many the wrong way in this town. sports press could use a good verbal ass THE most entertaining team of that era that was promised. The move to a But with the on-ice entertainment hammering from the vicious Tortorella. the one that sadly preceded another volatile coaching winner, who has a value of this team fading fast, the But more realistically, Tortorella is descent into dead puck purgatory. The typically short shelf life, could be the off-ice sideshow could be a welcome a winner. And while the antics of his simple fact is that hes proven to be needed high-risk, high-reward gamble distraction. Anything would be team during his time in New York adaptable for the time and place. And for a team that is running out of time.
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believes the fitness in the team would play a pivotal role in the Vodafone Fiji FACT this week of fulfilling their dream to be in the semifinal spot. Association president, Vijay Singh has sent a strong warning to his side ahead of the tournament this week. Fittest players in the Nadroga team will only survive in my team for the first tournament of the year and I have told the players to shape up or ship out because this is going to be 90 minutes of matches and the fittest teams will survive, Singh said. Stallions who have been known as upsetting the giants of Fiji Soccer Ba
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in the tournament opener in the past and the fate has again bought the both side to the same place this year but Singh said the previous records does not matter. I do not believe in the past results and record but I am preparing the team for the first tournament of the year. We will treat each game as it comes no matter if it is going to be Ba whom we going to play in the tournament first, Financial difficulties has forced the association to take 18 players in the squad for the Fiji FACT as Singh believes this makes the players work more hard. We will have 18 players travelling with us to first round of matches in Suva while the other players will be the non-travelling reserves and we will appoint a manager for them to look after them in the training and if we have any injuries in the side then we can select the players from the players who would not be travelling with us, Singh describes football as a beautiful game where one who does most errors will fall and who does less will have success. Football to me is just like a puzzle where if you make mistake then you will lose. The teams need to come prepared for the tournaments and we are also giving our best but anything
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