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Fiji’s World Cup in turmoil
Fiji on track for record visitor arrivals
Fiji has closed off Q3 by chalking up yet
another new Australian visitor arrival
record with 30,253 Australians – an
average of 1008 people per day – visiting
the destination across September.
Figures released this week by Fiji’s
Bureau of Statistics show a 14.8 per cent
increase for Australian visitor arrivals,
the 30,253 well ahead of the 26,342 total
recorded for September 2009.
FIRCA clarifies misleading
departure tax reports
People don’t have to pay departure
tax separately at the airports. Many
concerned readers raised the issue
after being misinformed through some
media reports that things will change
from this year.
Questions sent to FIRCA remained
unanswered when this issue went to
press. A public notice by FIRCA on
December 31, 2010 in the newspaper
read, payment is to be made in cash or
bank cheques only to:
- Customers cashiers at all FIRCA
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Every member of the Fiji Rugby Union
board has bowed to government pressure
and resigned.
A botched lottery supposedly set up to help
fund Fiji’s Rugby World Cup has caused
outrage from government officials.
The Fiji Commerce Commission
investigated and found irregularities in the
FRU accounts with regards to the lottery.
Less than half of 100,000 tickets were
accounted for, and $155,743 of the
estimated $350,000 in fundraising is
missing.
Minister of Sport Filipe Bole met with
the board of the FRU last week over
accusations that the lottery had been
The 30,253 total also represents the first
time figures from Australia or any of
Fiji’s other source markets topped the
30,000 mark in any given month.
The September 2010 result takes Fiji’s
Australian visitor arrivals for the nine
month period to 208,424.
This in itself represents a 28.6 per cent
increase on figures recorded for the same
period in 2009 – 162,112 - with Australian
- The customs officer on duty at the
baggage hall at the Nadi International
or the Nausori airport. But the above
does not apply to travelers. This is for
the airlines as operators of commercial
flights to pay FIRCA by the 15th of
every month after the month of travel.
The issue says that operators of private
jets need to pay before departing the
country. Government has put in place
a legal framework requiring travel
agents, airlines and other stakeholders
to remit the departure tax collected
from departing passengers to FIRCA.
mishandled.
If the board members ignored the ultimatum
and stayed, the government refused to fund
the side’s World Cup campaign.
Chairman Bill Gavoka has stepped down
but remains the only member left on the
board.
After discussing the issues with FRU chief
executive Keni Dakuidreketi and interim
chairman Rafaele Kasibulu, Bole said:
“Because of the strong support shown by
the public and government for FRU team
to go to the Rugby World Cup - we have
undertaken to give a grant to the FRU of
$3 million - we have confirmed that today.
“However how that is going to be drawn
business to Fiji now representing 45.6 per
cent of all international visitor arrivals.
The Australian figures again helped push
Fiji’s international arrivals for September
to new heights, with the destination
attracting 58,193 visitors, a 5.8 per cent
increase over the 54,981 achieved in
2009.
Total visitor arrivals January-September
reached 456,588, a 16.3 per cent increase
Fiji PM sends compassion
note to flood victims
Fiji’s Prime Minister Commodore
Voreqe Bainimarama has sent his
thoughts and prayers to his Australian
counterpart, Prime Minister Julia
Gillard for the devastation caused by
flooding in Queensland.
“I was saddened by the unprecedented
flood in the State of Queensland,
which has brought severe destruction
and suffering to property and
the general public,” Commodore
Bainimarama said.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with
everyone affected by these floods,
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down is to be done by our own Ministry
of Finance together with the rugby union.”
Oceania’s IRB General Manager, William
Glenwright commented on the situation
saying:
“Until appropriate evidence is presented
the IRB believes the specific issue raised
by the Government relating to the FRU
Lottery is entirely a matter between the
Commerce Commission and the Fiji
Rugby Union and does not require IRB
intervention.”
Glenwright concluded: “However, should
any evidence of maladministration be
brought to the attention of the IRB then it
will be investigated.”
over the 440,061 figure achieved for
the same period in 2009 with all major
markets showing growth over the nine
month period.
These included New Zealand (up 7.9 per
cent), the USA (up 7.9 per cent), and the
UK/EU (up 1.6 per cent).
The positive results have kept Fiji on
track to reach its target of 600,000 by the
close of Q4.
especially the families of the victims,
and with all the people of Australia.”
He also wished the Australian
Government success in its effort to
bring about relief to people affected
by the floods.
“May I also take this opportunity to
express my sincere wishes that your
government’s efforts to bring relief
and solace to the affected will meet
with complete success,” Commodore
Bainimarama said.
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highest consideration.”
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Giant pawpaw
which weighed more than four and a half
Mahendra Prasad with his gigantic pawpaw
WHEN Lautoka farmer Mahendra Prasad
bought a giant pawpaw last year, he thought
he’d try his luck and shed the seeds for
planting.
To his surprise, one of the trees from the seeds
bore a fruit larger than he had imagined.
Yesterday, he showed off the giant pawpaw
No tsunami alert, Fiji authorities
confirm
There is no tsunami warning issued for
the Pacific, according to Fiji seismologist
Lasarusa Vuetibau.
Vuetibau was responding to questions
following a massive 7.0 magnitude
earthquake that struck off the New
Caledonian islands early yesterday
morning.
“It’s been two hours and there hasn’t been
any warning issued by the guys at PTWC.
“So there was no region-wide tsunami
generated,” Vuetibau said.
The quake was initially measured at 7.3,
before it was downgraded after review
by seismologists at the Pacific Tsunami
Warning Center in Hawaii.
It was centered 136 kilometers SSW of
Vanuatu, and 128 kilometers NNE of the
Don’t eat floodwater food
THE Ministry of Health has warned people
living in the Western Division to take
precautions.
Ministry spokesman Peni Namotu said
people should not eat food that had been in
contact with floodwater.
“If in doubt, throw it out. Tap water may be
used for drinking and food preparation if the
local water supply authority has indicated
that supplies are safe for consumption,” he
said.
“Otherwise, boil drinking water. Failure to
do so can cause water-borne diseases such
as typhoid and diarrhoea.”
He advised the public, especially children
on holiday, not to wash or bathe in
contaminated creeks or rivers because there
was a high possibility of them contracting
leptospirosis.
Fiji News Friday January 14, 2011 5
kilograms.
FIRCA takes proactive stand
“I did not expect it to be this big. This is great,” THE Fiji Islands Revenue and FIRCA would inspect retail outlets
said Mr Prasad. Customs Authority will take a more throughout the country to ensure
The pawpaw was grown in Solovi, Nadi where proactive approach towards the VAT was not applied to any school
his sister lives. implementation and enforcement of stationery. He urged shopkeepers to
“This pawpaw is from my sister’s farm but the Value Added Tax (VAT) decree. bear in mind the terms and conditions
the tree I planted on my farm is not ready,” This was confirmed by FIRCA chief of the VAT decree.
he said. executive officer Jitoko Tikolevu Mr Tikolevu encouraged consumers
“I think it is because of the soil quality.” who said teams of VAT auditors to make use of Government’s effort
The 60-year-old is the president for the Fiji would be sent out to monitor the to ease their financial strains for the
compliance of retailers following back to school season. FIRCA had
Cane Lorry Operators Association.
the recent zero rating of VAT on warned shopkeepers, supermarkets
He said the pawpaw was a great way for
stationery and the imposition of VAT and retailers they would face the full
farmers to slowly switch to fruit and vegetable
at 15 per cent. brunt of the law if found in violation
farming.
Mr Tikolevu said audit officers from of the VAT decree.
“Sugar cane planting is no longer viable in this
country because it costs a lot to maintain and it
takes long to be ready for harvesting,” he said.
“That is why the younger generations are not
going into cane farming,” he said.
“However, if farmers could start growing
New tourism tax for Sri Lanka
The government of Sri Lanka has the on-arrival visa facility currently
these pawpaws, they would make a lot more
introduced a new turnover tax of two applicable to most countries. When it
money and have cash on hand.”
per cent for four-star hotels and above. was first announced the tourism industry
He owned 17 acres of cane farm and used
This tax is payable with immediate protested and was given an indication
parts of it to plant chillies, pawpaws, corn and
effect on the total turnover of each that it would not be implemented.
other vegetables.
hotel. A subsequent meeting between However, the Sri Lanka Association of
the Sri Lanka Association of Inbound Inbound Tour Operators (SLAITO) says
Tour Operators and Tourist Hotels it now looks likely an on-line visa will
Association agreed the two per cent tax
would initially be shared between the
be introduced at some stage this year.
The date of implementation and the
hotels and the destination management
companies (DMCs) through January 31
details are still not known.
SLAITO said it believes the introduction
Loyalty Islands. This puts it nearly than
1,770 kilometers from Australia. and thereafter, the two per cent tax will of an online visa will be detrimental
According to the PTWC, the earthquake be passed on to tour operators. to the development of tourism in Sri
was barely 2.9 miles (4.6 kilometers) deep, Meanwhile, the government had Lanka and has made unsuccessful
and is not expected to trigger a destructive mooted the possible withdrawing of representation.
wave.
Vuetibau also stated that a pacific regional
tsunami alert to occur, according to
historical records, is caused by earthquakes
whose magnitude exceed eight on the
Richter scale.
He added that such alerts would be received
on their mobiles from the warning centers.
According to FOX news the Pacific
archipelago is completely cut off after a
striking double hit - a rapidly intensifying
cyclone and a major magnitude seven
earthquake.
-Do not handle wet electrical equipment.
Beware of centipedes and other harmful
animals that may move to drier areas in
your house,” he said.
-Practice good personal hygiene. Avoid
coughing and sneezing on others and only
use clean eating utensils, toothbrushes,
towels or handkerchiefs.
-All cuts and abrasions should be cleaned,
treated and covered immediately.
-Seek immediate medical attention if you
have deep or puncture wounds or if any
wound develops redness or swells.
-Check your tetanus status. Ensure your
feet are covered if they are likely to come
into contact with mud. Always wear gloves
when handling flood affected items or mud.
Mr Namotu advised people to consider their
personal health and drink plenty of fluids.
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Civil Aviation Minister stresses need
to change Air Pacific
Air Pacific is vital to Fiji and has the
support of the Bainimarama Government.
But our national airline must change to
stay competitive and become profitable
again in the fast changing and highly
competitive world of international
aviation.
That was the thrust of a message to Air
Pacific staff from the newly appointed
Minister for Civil Aviation, Attorney-
General Sayed-Khaiyum.
Mr. Sayed-Khaiyum toured the Air
Pacific headquarters at Nadi International
Airport. He was traditionally welcomed to
the airline as Civil Aviation Minister.
Mr. Sayed-Khaiyum met with staff. And
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managing director/chief executive officer
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USA ready to help Fiji
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Foreign Affairs Minister Ratu Inoke
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He highlighted that the company had to
face up too many challenges and it had to
change how it operated.
This was why Mr. Pflieger - with a
background of successfully implementing
new airline management ways in America
- had been hired. His appointment and
the changes he is bringing are strongly
supported by the Government, Mr. Sayed-
Khaiyum said.
Mr. Sayed-Khaiyum said as a result of
the global financial crisis, many airlines
around the world had experienced
transformation and many others had gone
out of business.
He said it is vital for Fiji as a nation that
Air Pacific not only survives but thrives.
In addition to the global financial crisis,
challenges Air Pacific currently faces
include:
- Big recent losses caused largely through
questionable fuel hedging strategies by
past management. (Fuel hedging is where
an airline contracts to buy fuel at a set
price, relying on market prices to rise,
giving it a benefit, rather than fall, causing
senior government officials to attend
international meetings.
Following the concerns raised by
Prime Minister Commodore Voreqe
Bainimarama, McGann had stated that
he would discuss the issue with the
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losses).
- Being locked into leases on two veteran
and expensive to maintain Boeing 747-
400s by past management, plus one on a
Boeing 767-300.
- The need to re-equip with modern and
more cost effective aircraft.
- Australian airline Qantas having veto
power over a number of key Air Pacific
areas, despite not even being the airline’s
majority shareholder. Discussions were
still continuing over the Government
possibly buying the 46.3 per cent Qantas
shareholding in Air Pacific.
- Increasing competition from low-cost
carriers, notably Jetstar, which is actually
part of the Qantas group. Jetstar now
competes directly and heavily with Air
Pacific on the economically important
Sydney-Nadi-Sydney route. Virgin
Blue’s low-cost carrier Pacific Blue also
competed with Air Pacific.
The appointment of Mr Pfleiger, Mr Sayed-
Khaiyum said, was part of ascertaining a
new business model where the goal was
to ensure long-term survival and growth.
This also included how staff operate and
the type of people hired by the airline.
“We need to keep in mind that Fiji is no
longer just in the South Pacific, we are
competing with the world,” he stressed.
He emphasised that the US continue
to look for opportunities to strengthen
cooperation with Fiji in numerous
areas, such as humanitarian assistance,
disaster response, public health, law
enforcement, border controls and port
security.
Discussions between the Ministry of
Foreign Affairs and the USA Embassy
will continue via diplomatic channels
and Ratu Inoke also reaffirmed that
Fiji welcomed continued dialogue with
the United States.
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No Fiji nomination to Pravasi
Bhartiya Divas
No one was nominated this year from Fiji
for the 9th Pravasi Bhartiya Divas (PBD)
held at Vigyan Bhawan on January 9 to 11
in New Delhi, India.
Fiji-based Indian High Commission
Counsellor Ajay Sharma said that this is
not the first time for Fiji.
“This is not new and is not necessary
that someone has to get nominated, said
Counsellor Sharma.
During the event, individuals of exceptional
merit are honoured with the prestigious
Pravasi Bhartiya Samman Award to
appreciate their role in India’s growth. The
event also provides a forum for discussing
key issues concerning the Indian Diaspora.
In 2010, Yanktesh Permal Reddy was
given the Pravasi Bharatiya Samman
awards in the field of Public Affairs. Reddy
is the only PIO (Person of Indian Origin)
businessman in Fiji who has promoted
tourism to India in a big way from the
entire South Pacific region.
The previous Awardees also include Fiji
Labour Party leader and former Fiji Prime
Minister Mahendra Chaudhry honoured in
2004 in the field of Public Affairs, Golfer
Vijay Singh-2005 for Sports and Sir Moti
Tikaram 2007 Public Affairs.
This years’ awardees according to rediff.
com included
• New Zealand Governor General Sir
Anand Satyanand,
• Canada-based Bharata Natyam dance
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• Australia Professor Veena Harbhagwan
Sahajwalla, director, sustainable
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Emirates,
• Baroness Sandip Verma from UK., and
• Ashook Kumar Ramsaran and Dr Rajiv
Shah from the United States.
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year to mark the contribution of overseas
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with the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas, to
honor exceptional and meritorious
contribution in their chosen field/
profession. The award is given by the
President of India.
These conventions provide a platform
to the overseas Indian community to
engage with the government and people
of the land of their ancestors for mutually
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Heavy rain closes access to town

Vinod Patel Park under water in Ba.
OVERNIGHT rain in the Western Division
forced the closure of numerous roads and
bridges from Sigatoka to Rakiraki.
Commissioner Western Joeli Cawaki said
despite flooding caused by continuous rain,
businesses and civil servant machinery
were operating as normal.
However, Transport Ministry
spokeswoman Sainiana Waqainabete said
several roads and bridges in the division
were closed to traffic as a result of flash
flooding.
By midday yesterday the following areas
were under water and some places were
closed to all traffic- in Rakiraki the main
road in Vaileka leading into Rakiraki
Town, FSC Road and crossing, Naqoro
flat, Narara Bridge, Gailau Road, Rewasa
Rd, Nadovi flat, Waimari road and crossing
and Korotale Road and crossing.
Tavua’s closures were at the following areas-
Nadalai crossing, Yaladro flats, Korovou
flats, Natawa bridge and Naseyani crossing.
Nasiti Road was also closed because of a
landslide. Also affected was Nabuna flats
and Balata and Natawa Roads.
Ba was faced with closures at Toge, Namau
crossing, Vutuni, Koronubu flats, Votua
and Matanitawa Road. The Ba market
grounds were also under water.
In Lautoka Taru Singh Road, Lomolomo
flats, Drasa Seaside Road, Saru Back Road,
Vaivai and Navula crossings and Drasa
Dam and Vakabuli Roads were under water
and closed to traffic.
Nadi was spared this time around but
Sigatoka’s Draiba and Matewale bridges
were both under water yesterday morning.
The Nadi weather office has forecast more
rain and thunderstorms until Saturday.
Residents living near low lying areas are
warned of possible flash-flooding.

State to amend business Vancouver Whitecaps take teenager

licence fee
THE State will amend the regulation that
requires members of the public to pay $200
if they want to open a shop.
A Government statement said that
assurance was given to the Veinuqa
district in Namosi by the Prime Minister
Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama when
he visited the province recently.
The $200 fee requirement was one of the
concerns raised by the Namosi villagers
during a talanoa session with the Prime
Minister..
The villagers had previously approached
authorities on the issue and were informed
that the $200 covered costs to essential
services such as the National Fire Authority.
Namosi Village headman Emosi
Sauduadua when raising the villagers’
concern to the PM explained they did not
receive such services and therefore should
not pay for it.
Mr Sauduadua said the licence fees
increased over the years from $30 to $60
and now $200.
Commodore Bainimarama said the
legislation should be reviewed.
He tasked the Commissioner Central and
the Provincial Development permanent
secretary to look into the matter with
authorities concerned.
Omar Salgado in MLS SuperDraft
The MLS-bound club then took 22-year-
old University of Akron midfielder Michael
Nanchoff with the eighth selection in the three-
round draft of 54 players.
Salgado was a surprising choice as University
of Akron forward Darlington Nagbe and Akron
midfielder Perry Kitchen had been the projected
number one and two picks. The Portland
Timbers grabbed Nagbe with the second overall
pick while D.C. United took Kitchen.
Nagbe - who won the Hermann Trophy as the
best U.S. college player last week - apparently
encouraged the Whitecaps to pass on him
because he wanted to play in the U.S.
“They knew it was a preference of mine, growing
up in the United States,” he said in a television
interview from Ottawa. “Maybe that played a
role in it. Maybe it didn’t. But I’m happy to be
in Portland.”
Salgado trained with the Whitecaps last summer
and was expected to join the team on loan but
FIFA regulations prevented him from joining
the club because of his young age. Current FIFA
rules prevent him from playing for the Whitecaps
senior side until he turns 18 in September.
The five-foot-eight, 150-pound Nanchoff had 10
goals and nine assists in 25 games for Akron last
year.
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New policy to ensure Fiji
housing standard
Fiji’s new National Housing Policy
will see the provision of affordable
and decent shelter for all communities
in the country, said Social Welfare
Minister Dr Jiko Luveni.
And she says specific emphasis will
be given to the upgrading of squatter
settlements and resettlement to newly
developed subdivisions.
Dr Luveni made the comment while
opening the National Housing Policy
Stakeholders Consultative Forum
workshop in Suva.
“The completion of the new National
Housing Policy will provide a clear
strategic direction and framework
to the Government to ensure
that recommended legislative,
administrative, institutional and
capacity building, structural changes
in the housing sector (urban, rural,
formal, informal and village housing)
MOVING TO HIGHER GROUNDS
Evacuation ... Mereia Saisai prepares to
leave her house as floodwaters start to
rise at Navutu in Tavua
THOUSANDS of people were
stranded by rising floodwaters as
villagers prepared to evacuate to safety
along the King’s Road yesterday.
Traffic between Suva and Rakiraki
along the Kings Road was at a
standstill as floodwaters rose as high
as four meters.
Roads from Sigatoka to Rakiraki were
are made to facilitate the provisions
of affordable and decent shelter for
all communities in Fiji.” Dr. Luveni
said.
She said the Ministry of Housing has
been tasked with administering the
provision of the housing grants and
squatter policy programmes.
The minister added that the new
policy will contribute to the
achievement of Fiji’s international
commitment under Goal 7 of the
Millennium Development Goals
that states to “Ensure environmental
sustainability” and Article 11.1 of the
International Covenant on Economic,
Social and Cultural Rights.
Public Rental Board General Manager,
Mesake Senibulu said he hoped they
would achieve Governments’ goal for
the people of Fiji to have affordable
housing by 2020.
also closed.
Villagers of Wailotua No 1 Village
took precautionary measures and
were expected to move to higher
ground.
Village headman Josua Cago said
19 families would evacuate and be
live with other families.
Police post officer Nayavu Corporal
Iosefo Navosavakadua said about
3000 villagers from surrounding
villages in Wainibuka were affected
by the heavy rain. Traffic was closed
from Wailotua No 1 Village to
Nayavu, hindering transportation to
at least four villages along the way.
Corporal Navosavakadua said three
bridges and the road to Nasautoka,
Nabouva and Wailotua No 2 were
submerged in four meters of water..
The Queens Road remained open
last night.
International exchange
program for youths
Youth delegates chosen to represent the
country on an international exchange
program were reminded of their roles as
Fiji’s ambassadors to the world.
The Ship for World Youth (SWY) program
is a Japanese Cabinet Office sponsored
international youth exchange program that
started in 1967, inviting approximately 140
foreign youths from 12 different countries
to live together onboard a ship for 43 days.
Ministry of Youth and Sports director,
Makereta Sauturaga told the 11 delegates
that the opportunity to participate in such a
program should not be taken lightly.
“Remember this is not a sightseeing tour
or a shopping trip. You are representing the
country on an all-expense paid international
youth exchange program.
“You will be Fiji’s ambassadors throughout
the two months duration of the program.
You will be exposed to new things. Have
fun but please be wise in your decision
making.
“Therefore your conduct throughout
the program period must always reflect
positively on the country,” Mrs Sauturaga
said.
She also urged the delegates to learn as
much as possible and remain open to
Fiji records low levels of
investment
Fiji has recorded low levels of investment,
according to partial indicators for
investment, the Reserve Bank says.
Cumulative to July, imports of investment
goods declined by 5.0 percent on an annual
basis.
Similarly, new lending for investment
purposes cumulative to October, noted a
decline of 1.1 percent on a yearly basis.
In its economic review, it stated that latest
data show a pick-up in private consumption
while investment activity continues to be
restrained.
“The tourism and gold industries performed
strongly in the review period, while lower
output was noted in the sugar industry,” the
review noted.
discussions and new ideas.
“I know you have great ideas based on your
youth work experiences and even studies.
“Make sure that these are shared with your
peers from around the world,” she said.
The Director also highlighted that the trip
was a great way for delegates to give back
to the country upon return.
“The knowledge and experience is needed
at all levels of society and government
hopes you will return to invest these into
your country,” she said.
Emily Erasito, 24, Fiji’s Rotuman delegate
wants to address youth development on
this trip and sees this as an opportunity not
to be missed.
“As an advocate for youth development,
I will try to learn as much as I can and
practice it when I come back to Rotuma,”
she said.
Mei Fa Luo, 22, sees this trip as a way of
fostering cultural sensitivity, understanding
and friendship.
The delegation is led by Department of
Youth and Sports official, Sitiveni Rokoro
who would be assisted by Emily Erasito
and George Nacewa.
The group left for Japan on Monday for 51
days.
As for the tourism activity, visitor
arrivals cumulative to September 2010
totaled 468,532, a yearly increase of
18.4 percent and 6.2 percent higher
than the comparable arrival figure for
2008.
“Cumulative to November 2010,
gold production was 58,474 ounces, a
significant growth of 96.9 percent when
compared to the same period last year.
“This production has also benefitted
from the record high gold prices,” the
review noted.
In contrast, cane and sugar output
remained weak after six months of
crushing, noting annual declines of 12.5
percent and 14.6 percent, respectively.

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New health facilities in the KEEP SKILLED WORKERS IN THE

West
THREE nursing facilities will be built to
cater for the population increase in the
West.
Health Ministry media officer Peni Namotu
said the stations were part of their 2011
plans.
The first project will be the relocating of the
Dobuilevu nursing station in Ra province.
The reason for the relocation is because the
lease for that piece of land has expired, Mr
Namotu said.
We, however, have been able to identify a
site and the new station will be built around
the same area as the Nalawa Police Station.
He said the site had been approved by
former police commissioner Commodore
Esala Teleni.
The second station will be built at Nalotawa
in Ba and the third will invlove the nursing
staion at Cuvu, Nadroga to be upgraded to
a health centre.
The one that will be built in Ba will be a
brand new one and Sigatoka station will
have to be upgraded due to certain issues,
said Mr Namotu.
Although Cuvu is only a 10-minute drive
from the main Sigatoka Hospital, the recent
urban drift has caused the population in the
Cuvu area to reach 6000.
Nursing stations consist of one nurse only,
the Cuvu Health Centre will now have a
doctor and two nurses said Mr Namotu.
He said health was a dynamic field which
revolved around population.
There will be constant changes and the
Ministry of Health will follow a very
proactive approach to aid our nation, the
spokesman said.
COUNTRY
MIGRATION of skilled workforce is an
accepted trend in Fiji but the Government
must try hard to retain them in the country.
According to Fiji Nursing Association
general secretary Kuini Lutua, the same
could be said for the skilled nurses in Fiji
who were migrating overseas to work for
better pay.
She said more than 60 nurses migrated in
2009 but the number declined in 2010.
Ms Lutua said despite the small number
of nurses migrating, it was important to
ensure that qualified nurses remained in
the country to provide quality health care
services to the people.
The best retention strategy is to increase
the salary and wages for nursing cadre -
there has been too many false promises
done to nurses that they no longer trust
any Government, she said.
Pending awards are yet to be fully
implemented and there is a 2 per cent
salary increase that was to be paid out to
all civil servants in December 2006.
That is still not paid. So the 3 per cent
salary increase has very little meaning to
the salary change for nurses.
Ms Lutua said Government should
improve the working conditions like the
nurse to patient ratio so that nurses could
look after an adequate number of patients
and population well and with quality
care.
According to Ms Lutua, incentives to
work such as the provision of transport
for working three shifts should be
considered as many nurses were young
women that needed protection.

Air Pacific downsizing

NATIONAL carrier Air Pacific is
undergoing a major downsizing and cost
restructuring exercise.
The restructure was deemed necessary to
sustain the longevity and sustainability of
the airline and to ensure it can effectively
compete on a global scale.
Along with the planned manpower
rationalisation is a complete restructure
of leasing arrangements and management
operations and practices.
This was revealed by Attorney-General
and Minister for Civil Aviation Sayed-
Khaiyum.
Addressing close to 300 staff, Mr Sayed-
Khaiyum said the aviation industry
around the world was undergoing a
transformation which included downsizing
and restructuring in many airlines.
He said it was a product of the financial
climate from which Air Pacific was not
immune.
Rationalisation needs to take place, he
said.
Air Pacific is one of the largest foreign
income earners in the country and, as
such, plays a pivotal role in the economy.
It is crucial that Air Pacific survives not
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The Attorney-General said last years loss
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Fiji keen on achieving National FEA starts processing VAT on bills
Security Goals
Government is drafting a National Security
Strategy, which outlines its major national
security concerns and how it plans to deal
with them.
Defence, National Security and Immigration
permanent secretary, Mr. Jale Fotofili said
the fight against terrorism was now a global
effort.
“Fiji is part of the regional and global
community, and we can no longer say that we
are safe from terrorists reach,” he said.
“Technology, education, media, travel, and
commerce to name a few, are doorways in
which the influence of terror makers reach
our door steps, our homes through the
internet and so forth.
“Fiji will show its commitment to regional
and global peace by adaptation of this
measure on counter terrorism.”
The strategy document will outline in detail
government’s national security goals and
interests.
That is to preserve Fiji’s independence and
sovereignty, territorial integrity, constitutional
order and public safety and the fulfillment of
regional and international requirements.
The document wishes to express the
interest of the people and the State based
on values assumed and pursued by various
communities by which it ensures prosperity,
FIJI THANKFUL TO JAPANESE
GOVERNMENT
The Japanese government was commended
for its continued support to Fiji and its young
people.
Director of Youth and Sports Makereta
Sauturaga said the Japan funded youth
development programme, the Ship of the
World Youth (SWY) opened doors of
opportunities for many of its past participants.
“The programme as you have heard was, for
many of the past participants, an opportunity
of a lifetime particularly as young aspiring
leaders, change makers and community
movers,” Mrs Sauturaga said.
“Many have gone on to leadership positions
within Government, private sector and in
communities.”
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protection and safety of its people and the
stability, existence and functioning of the
State.
Mr. Fotofili said the strategy asserted
and wishes to achieve and safeguard
several aspects such as the guaranteeing
and maintenance of Fiji’s sovereignty,
territorial integrity and independence.
“It also wishes to forge the development
and preservation of democracy, welfare,
security and safety of Fiji’s citizens,
ensure sustainable socio-economic,
environmental and cultural development
of society,” he said.
“This at the same time will maintain
human security and stability in the society
while meeting regional and international
commitments.”
Government through the Ministry
of Defence, National Security and
Immigration has prepared a comprehensive
implementation plan to be adopted across
Government, the CSO’s, the municipals,
the divisions, and district.
Mr. Fotofili said the plan contained key
national security goals and interest together
with ways of addressing them in stages.
“These stages are divided according to
immediate, to long-term national security
objectives of Government,” he said.
She said the youth development programme
had enriched the lives of many Fijian youths
since 1989 when Fiji first participated.
“Fiji, as you’ve heard, has also hosted Port of
Call activities previously and looks forward
to again hosting and receiving this year’s
international participants in February,” Mrs
Sauturaga said.
“These are exciting news and I must convey
Government’s sincere gratitude to the
government of Japan for its continued support
to Fiji and its young people.”
From 1989 to date, about 120 youths from Fiji
have participated in the international youth
exchange programme and have come back
to share their experiences and knowledge
locally.
These include former Commissioner Eastern
Tomasi Tui, the Public Service Commission
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The Fiji Electricity Authority will charge
its customers 15 per cent VAT in the bills
The duo went further to say that domestic
customer will receive in reality with
processed from January 1, 2011. the application of 15% VAT on the total
In a joint press statement Fiji Electricity consumption for December 2010 and
Authority chief executive officer (CEO) January 2011 and the refund that will be
Hasmukh Patel and Fiji Islands Revenue credited to the account of the electricity
and Customs CEO Jitoko Tikolevu said customer in his/her February 2011
this is done to avoid the complex changes electricity bill for the additional charge in
in the FEA billing system that needs to be VAT.
implemented for a couple of months only. Also FIRCA and FEA urged that the
The joint statement said the additional maximum demand customers of FEA
charge of 2.5% VAT on the component of will not be affected by the above as
electricity consumption in December 2010 they will receive their electricity bills
will be credited to the accounts of FEA for consumption during the months of
electricity customers in their February December 2010 and January 2011 with the
2011 electricity bills accordingly. application of 12.5% VAT.
Efforts to lift Fiji kava ban
Two diplomats have indicated their in which the kava ban could be lifted.
willingness to help remove the kava ban “We are glad that the two men indicated to
imposed on Fiji by the European Union. us that they would help us sort out ways
This was confirmed to the media by in which we can try to lift the ban for the
Agriculture Permanent Secretary Colonel benefit of our people,” Colonel Smith said.
Mason Smith following a meeting between Smith said they also discussed the Fair
senior Agriculture officials, British High Trade Act in which the Labasa Sugar mill
Commissioner, Mac McLachlan and the and farmers are currently benefiting from.
French Ambassador, Michael Montagnier. He said they looked at ways in which
In a meeting called by the two Ambassadors, non-sugar agricultural farmers can also
Colonel Smith along with Minister for benefit.
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New billing system introduced for on line
users
Unwired Fiji customers can now make Digicel Fiji Limited and Unwired Fiji.
their internet payments through Digicel Unwired Fiji general manager Jignesh
money wallet. Chauhan said people can now make their
Unwired Fiji customers in the Suva, Lami monthly payment from their homes.
and Nausori areas can now pay their bill or Digicel customers will need to have money
top up their prepaid internet accounts from in their mobile money wallet to make
the convenience of their home. payments.
This mobile bill payment was launched by Digicel and Unwired Fiji have also
Fiji Kids receive scholarships for life
Town last weekend.
They are supplied
with school uniforms,
footwear, stationery
and textbooks for this
year. All fees were
paid directly to their
schools. Rachelle and
Otto Matousek were
among six sponsors
who travelled from
Australia and the
United Kingdom for
the event.
“As visitors to Fiji, we
Forty children, mostly from the rural areas only became aware of the level of hardship
around the Sigatoka Valley have now when we travelled to more rural areas.
been sponsored by new charity Fiji Kids! “We joined Fiji Kids to help create a
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Digicel Fiji Mobile Money director,
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service for our customers allowing them to
pay their Unwired Fiji internet bills at their
convenience.”
“We also came to work on the Fiji Kids
enrolment day. Getting 40 rural families
to town and fully outfitted for school in
one morning was quite an organisational
challenge, but it was a great success and
very rewarding,” the pair said.
They said they would return regularly to
watch the girls’ progress through school.
Fiji Kids trustee Julie Hoskison said
parents were happy with the assistance.
“Parents are overjoyed that their children’s
education is assisted through to Form Six.
It takes some of the stress out of their
lives and gives them hope.
“For many people who love Fiji, Fiji
Kids creates an opportunity for them to
contribute and connect with Fiji in a very
personal way.
“In less than one year we already have
sponsors for 40 children and people
travelling to Fiji to meet them and to
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help. As a tiny volunteer organisation,
our biggest issue at the moment is finding
the resources to keep up with the level
of interest from here and overseas,” she
said. The long-term objective of Fiji Kids!
Learning for Life is to help break the
poverty cycle through access to education.
The organisation provides education to
the most destitute; provide them with the
potential for employment and the hope of
a better future.
Through sponsorship arrangements,
sponsors support a child’s education from
primary to secondary school.
School fees and building fund costs
are paid direct to schools and students’
essential study needs like uniform,
footwear and learning materials are also
provided.
Children are selected by headmasters on
the basis of acute financial hardship.
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Advice on proper handling of fresh
taro for the Australian market
From left Lai Naigulevu (Accountant),
Consul- General Karai Vuibau and Frances
Vuibau (Business Development Officer
The Sydney Consul General office is
discussing with the New South Wales
quarantine office (AQIS) ways to educate
growers and exporters of fresh produce on
qualitative control.
This comes after the office co-ordinated
meetings between all stakeholders on taro
imports into Australia with the AQIS office
in Sydney.
Fiji Consul General Mr Karai Vuibau said
the main reasons for the meeting were to
hold discussions on various aspects of
quarantine inspection and treatment as
well as taro handling through Fiji’s supply
chain and distribution network.
“The meeting was attended by officials
from the Ministry of Agriculture of Fiji
as well as the Secretariat of the Pacific
Community who were eager to take up this
matter as it affected fresh produce exports
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of all countries in the region,” he said.
Following the Sydney meeting the team also
held talks with the Bio Security Australia (
BA) in Canberra with BA agreeing to send
some of its key personnel to do further
investigative work on examining the taro
export pathway ahead of the risk analysis
for taro being revised and finalised for Fiji.
The BA team is expected in Fiji in late
January, 2011.
Bio Security Australia also welcomed
the initiative by Fiji to provide further
information and technical enquiries, which
were relevant for their purposes in revising
the risk analysis for taro.
Mr Vuibau said the strength of the
Australian dollar, strong opportunities
were being created for export-based
companies in Fiji including those involved
in fresh produce export.
Fresh, frozen taro and tapioca are not only
consumed by the 75,000 islanders who now
call Australia home but also by 175,000
Cambodians and Vietnamese as well.
“The market size for these two Fiji
exports is therefore large and can be very
profitable,” said Mr Vuibau.
The main message surfacing throughout
the discussions was the need for closer co-
operation of both BA and Fiji stakeholders
to facilitate trade and significantly improve
access of fresh and processed products,
where applicable, to the Australian market.
More than 200 teachers to be
recruited this year
More than 200 new teachers will join the
education system this year.
Ministry of Education deputy secretary Mr.
Josefa Sania said 167 teachers retired last
year.
The ministry will not only be replacing
retired teachers but also those who have
migrated.
“These teachers will be replaced by
graduates from tertiary institutions like the
Fiji National University, formerly known
as the LTC and Fiji College of Advanced
Education. We have enough graduates
from these institutions,” Mr. Sania said.
“Not only are we looking at replacing
teachers that have retired but also a big
number of teachers have resigned to move
abroad. These are teachers in both primary
and secondary sections.”
“We will not only be replacing 167 teachers
but we’ll look at replacing about 200 plus
to 240 teachers because of the numbers
that have resigned and the numbers that
will be going for in-service training or
teachers who have changed occupation, for
example, changed ministries. That is the
replacement that we are going to use this
year.”
Mr. Sania said there was a total of 8000
teachers in the country.
“Out of these 8000, close to 5000 teachers
were for the primary and the remaining for
secondary schools,” Mr. Sania said.
Friday January 14, 2011 17
He said they would recruit graduates for
primary teachers from FNU (LTC).
“However, for secondary teachers, we are
working on the 2008 and 2009 graduates
who are still waiting out there. We’ll try
to get them into the secondary system to
replace those who are exiting the system
and then we’ll look for others from the 2010
graduates of FCAE and USP. Particularly,
those with teacher trained qualifications,”
Mr. Sania said.
Compared to recent years, the pupil-
teacher ratio in Fiji has decreased and now
stands at about 20.
“The recent statistics we had, we were
looking at about 19 or 20. The student
teacher ratio has gone down. That is
overall. However, practically, that is not
right because most of the schools located in
the rural and very remote areas do not have
enough children inside the classroom,” the
deputy secretary said.
“Some of them have 10 students or eleven
students inside the classroom or even the
total roll in a school does not exceed 50 or
80.”
“ It’s a very small whereas in the urban
areas, the teacher-student ratio is high.”
“In some urban schools, for example in
Suva and Lautoka, the number of students
is 45 to 50 students. We do not have any
standard teacher-student ratio,” Mr. Sania
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Labour Ministry closes
recruiting agency
Closed ... Timoci Lolohea’s recruiting
agency at 16 Belo Street in Samabula with a
closure notice on the gate.
“NO recruitment until further notice”,
reads the sign at 16 Belo Street after
the Ministry of Labour declined an
application by Meridian Service Agency
Limited to enlist, recruit or deploy
locals for any overseas employment,
including the Middle East.
Labour Ministry permanent secretary
Taito Waqa said Timoci Lolohea
made an application last month for
authorisation of his employment
agency, the Meridian Service Agency
Limited.
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United Arab Emirates.
In a statement, Mr. Waqa said after
due scrutiny by the Labour Ministry
in relation to past recruitment failures
of the agency and associated pending
issues, the application by Mr. Lolohea
was declined.
According to the ministry’s record, Mr
Lolohea has also registered another
company called the Phoenix Logistics
Cooperation Limited whose principal
place of business is located at 16 Belo
Street, Samabula, Suva.
Similar to the Meridian Service Agency
Limited, Phoenix intended to engage in
recruiting people who are interested in
working overseas.
A communiqu from the Prime Minister’s
Office to the Labour Ministry raised
concerns over the significant number of
people crowding Lolohea’s recruitment
office at Belo Street.
An investigation team from the ministry
is doing compliance audits on both of
Mr. Lolohea’s recruiting companies
to ensure they do not undertake any
enlisting, recruitment or deployment of
any locals to work overseas.
Mr. Lolohea also has a case pending
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HANDSOME rewards have prompted a
group of farmers to directly market their
produce overseas instead of going through
agents.
The farmers in the district of Wainunu in
Bua have set their eyes on bigger plans to
benefit their families.
The farmers, who operate under the banner
of Lakovata Co-op, plan to export their dalo.
The success of the group’s dalo farming has
been earning them about $250,000 every six
months.
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Giffords breathing on
her own: doctor
Flowers of condolence for victims of the shooting in Tucson, Ariz., are left
on the steps of the Capitol building in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday
U.S. congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords
is able to ‘generate breaths on her own,’
doctors in Tucson, Ariz., said Tuesday
Doctors in Tucson, Ariz., say that U.S.
congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords
is able to breathe on her own after the
weekend shooting that left six people
dead and Giffords and 13 others
wounded.
The attack took place Saturday at a public
meeting being held by the Democratic
representative outside a Tucson grocery
store.
Giffords was shot in the head and remains
in critical condition at the University of
Arizona Medical Center. Doctors have
said a single bullet appears to have
entered Giffords’s head from the back,
passed through the left side of her brain
and exited, fracturing bone near her left
eye socket.
Her primary physician, Dr. Michael
LeMole, said Tuesday a breathing tube
remains in place to protect Giffords’s
airway.
LeMole said Giffords is “holding her
own,” adding that doctors were able to
reduce the level of sedation she has been
under.
LeMole stressed that the survival rate, let
alone the recovery rate, for head injuries
such as the one Giffords sustained is
“abysmal.”
“She has no right to look this good, and
she does,” he said. “I want to underscore
the seriousness of this injury, and we all
have to be extremely patient.”
Doctors said that other than Giffords, five
other people wounded in the shooting
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Bail denied
The man charged in the shooting, Jared
Loughner, remains behind bars. At a court
appearance on Monday, a judge denied him
bail pending a trial on federal charges.
Loughner was impassive as he walked in,
looked straight at the crowd at the back of
the room packed with reporters and then
turned around to speak to his lawyer, Judy
Clarke. He responded “Yes” when asked if
he understood his rights.
Jared Loughner, 22, was ordered held
without bail on five federal charges
including one count of attempted
assassination of a member of Congress
Loughner is charged with one count of
attempted assassination of a member of
Congress, two counts of killing an employee
of the federal government and two counts of
attempting to kill a federal employee. State
charges have not been filed yet.
Loughner’s parents are devastated by the
shooting, a neighbor said.
“And they feel guilty for what happened,”
Wayne Smith, 70, told KPHO-TV on
Monday
“They want to know, where did they fail? I
told them they didn’t fail. They taught him
everything about right and wrong. We all
know you can teach someone everything
and have no control how it works out.”
Smith said Loughner’s mother, Amy
Loughner, has been in bed, crying non-stop
since Saturday.
Dog starts stove, almost
burns house down in Boston
A golden retriever named Zoe was blamed
for starting a fire that almost burned a
Boston family’s home down to the ground,
myFOXboston.com reports.
One-year-old Zoe, who belongs to the Keegan
family, accidentally triggered the fire on
Monday by putting a paw on the counter-top
stove’s switch, which then lit a soccer bag sitting
next to it and sent smoke pouring throughout the
UK student who threw fire
extinguisher from building jailed
for 2 years, 8 months
THE British student who threw a fire
extinguisher from the top of a London
building amid violent student protests
against rising college tuition fees was jailed
yesterday for two years and eight months.
Edward Woollard, 18, threw an empty fire
extinguisher from the roof of the London
headquarters of the ruling Conservative Party
after protesters stormed the building Nov. 10.
He pleaded guilty to causing violent disorder
two weeks later after being caught on camera
throwing the extinguisher, which nearly hit
police officers below.
Tania Garwood, the mother of Woollard,
told The (London) Times on Monday of
Snow storm blankets New
York, disrupts air traffic
The second major winter storm since
Christmas blanketed the New York region
with deep snow Wednesday, but was less
severe in the city where public schools
remained open and public transport was
mostly running.
Hundreds of flights were cancelled as the
fierce storm hit the region Tuesday night.
New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg
pledged not to repeat mistakes made during
the snow storm which gripped the city the
day after Christmas, dumping 60 cm of
snow on New York and paralysing it and
surrounding areas.
This time City Hall declared a weather
emergency and sent out thousands of
sanitation workers backed by heavy snow
plows and salt trucks to the city’s five
boroughs.
London pubs to stay open
late for royal wedding
All pubs in the British capital may be
allowed to stay open till late at night for
the two nights of celebrations for the royal
wedding.
Prince William and Kate Middleton will
marry at Westminster Abbey on April 29.
Pub landlords may get the option of extending
their opening hours till 1 a.m. on the night
of the wedding without having to seek
permission from local licensing authorities.
The party would also be able to continue till
1 a.m. the next night.
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house.
Zoe’s owner Arthur Keegan said his wife and
three children were away at the time.
Officials were alerted because a private company
is tied into the home’s smoke detectors.
The smoke damage from the fire caused
between $15,000 and $20,000 in damage.
Zoe, who has lit the stove by accident before,
will now be enrolled in obedience training.
the moment her son admitted to her that
he was caught on camera throwing the fire
extinguisher.
Garwood, 37, said her son did a “terrible and
awful thing” that he is now paying for.
“What he has done is a terrible and awful
thing, which he is paying for now ... I brought
up my children to take responsibility for their
actions, and he has,” she said. “I believe he
deserves to be punished -- I just hope it is
the right punishment. He is a loving, caring,
gentleman. He has got a lot to live for. He has
got a lot to learn. I hope he has the chance to
continue his education, and it hasn’t ruined
his life.”
Bloomberg and his administration were
roundly criticised in December for a series
of mishaps when snow-clogged streets
prevented emergency ambulances from
reaching sick people in the boroughs.
“We recognise that we did not do the job that
New Yorkers rightly expected of us in the last
storm,” he said Tuesday night, when snow
began falling on the city of more than eight
million inhabitants. “We intend to make sure
that does not happen.”
New York received 22 cm of snow. But New
Jersey, Connecticut and Long Island got over
50 cm in some parts.
New York region’s three major airports,
including the John F. Kennedy International
Airport, remained open while airline
companies were trying to deal with overnight
cancelled flights.
Brigid Simmonds, chief executive of the
British Beer and Pub Association, said: “This
is great news, and it is really good to see the
Government recognising that this is a brilliant
opportunity for us all to get together in the
pub, to celebrate a great national event.”
“With state-of-the art TV, great food and
hospitality, pubs will be right at the heart of
the royal wedding celebrations, and are the
perfect place to enjoy the day.”
“Let’s hope we can do the same for the
Queen’s Diamond Jubilee,” Simmonds said.
 Fiji Times Canada • V5 No6
Queen keeps her head
on British stamps
The British government has guaranteed
the monarch’s head will appear on postage
stamps in the UK even if Royal Mail is
sold to a foreign buyer.
Sculptor Arnold Machin’s 1967 depiction
of a youthful Queen Elizabeth II has
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appeared on billions of stamps.
It has become an iconic image of life
owned by Desperate Housewives
in Britain, so much so that there was an
outcry when plans to partially privatise
actress Eva Longoria filed
Royal Mail were thought to involve
the removal of the monarch’s face from
for bankruptcy this week
stamps. restaurant and Eve nightclub
The government says it will now amend in MGM Resport’s CityCenter
its privatisation legislation to ensure any development a year ago and has
new buyer retains the monarch’s image on since experienced financial troubles
its stamps. despite endorsements from a large
Meanwhile, a change of Britain’s freedom number of celebrities. Busta Rhymes,
of information laws means letters from or Sean “Diddy” Combs and Kelis have
to the Palace will no longer be disclosed hosted parties at the location.
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Paris to take care of things in
Tahiti if “mess” continues,
Sarkozy warns
While on a tour of the French Carribean
Islands, French President Nicolas Sarkozy
talked about the situation in French overseas
territories, including French Polynesia.
Sarkozy claimed French overseas territories
should have a new relationship with Paris.
The French president wants local
governments to be more responsible.
Sarkozy added however that this does not
Undersea tremor strikes
off Vanuatu
A strong 6.6-magnitude earthquake has
struck near the south Pacific island nation of
Vanuatu, but no tsunami warning has been
issued.
There were no immediate reports of damage
from the quake, which hit at 9:03pm (local
time) at a depth of 17 kilometres, 107
kilometres from the town of Isangel on
Tanna island, the US Geological Survey
(USGS) said.
The USGS had initially measured the quake
at 6.9 with a depth of 31.1 kilometres.
The quake was the latest in a series of
undersea tremors near the island, which is
home to an active volcano.
It was followed by two moderate aftershocks,
the largest striking just under five hours later
and registering 5.3-magnitude, according to
Diabetes the leading
non-communicable disease
Diabetes had become the leading non-
communicable-disease (NCD) that affected
Solomon Islanders last year.
According to records from the National
Referral Hospital (NRH) apart from those in
provincial health centers there were 102 new
cases last year.
“These new cases show that newly diagnosed
diabetes patients are steadily increasing
compared to the past years,” National NCD
coordinator Nevalyn Laesango said.
From the record it is obvious that patients
affected are mostly adults aged from 35 years
and are affected most by type 2 diabetes
mellitus.
As a way to fight the killer disease the
NDC department at the Ministry of Health
is focused on three areas; awareness to
communities to reduce the risk of developing
diabetes and early detection or screening in
the communities by taking blood sugar and
South Pacific News
mean Paris plans to let these territories
become independent.
Concerning French Polynesia, Sarkozy said
the electoral reform should be completed by
the end of the year.
He did not say however if this would lead to
snap elections in the months to come.
Sarkozy also said that if the political “mess”
was to continue in Tahiti, Paris would take
care of things.
This could clearly mean that the new French
High Commissioner could have to make
important choices for the budget if political
parties fail to vote the 2011 budget for
French Polynesia.
The current Tong Sang government does not
have the 29 seats required to have a majority
in the French Polynesian Assembly.
the USGS.
A powerful 7.3-magnitude earthquake
struck the area on December 26, triggering
a small tsunami exactly six years after giant
waves killed 220,000 people around the
Indian Ocean, but there were no reports of
damage or casualties.
The USGS said small tsunamis were possible
after the latest quake in coastal locations
that had experienced strong ground shaking
because of underwater landslides.
But the Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre
said “a destructive Pacific-wide tsunami is
not expected”.
Vanuatu is in the Pacific ring of fire known
for its seismic and volcanic activity caused
by friction between moving plates in the
Earth’s crust.
training of health professionals for early
detections and management of diabetic
patients.
However Ms Laesango said that the most
important approach towards this disease was
the change of people’s attitudes and behavior.
She stressed that people can practice ways
that will help prevent and reduce this disease
from affecting them.
Ms Laesango said one of the factors that
affected awareness in the provinces was in
terms of funding which is a problem as most
of the population in the country live in rural
area.
She added that there are also not enough
health workers to do NCD work in provinces
to reach the rural communities.
“Meanwhile it falls in the hands of citizens
to take up the responsibility of looking after
their health in order not to be affected by this
killer disease.”
Bread price may soon
go up in Tahiti
Bakers in French Polynesia are upset.
They claim the government has to raise
the price of bread.
They said the cost of making bread has
been going up over the last years.
Franklin Sui, who heads the French
Polynesia’s baker union, complains
social security contributions are getting
too high.
Sui also complains about the current
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value of the Australian dollar.
The flour used for making bread in
French Polynesia comes from Australia.
Sui claims a price of 60 US cents should
be a minimum for bread in Tahiti.
This price, however, remains lower than
in France or than in New Caledonia.
Sui remains confident an agreement will
be found with the government in the days
to come.
The auction of the black-and-white
Friesian heifer calf, which has a fifth leg
protruding from its neck, will close on Jan.
23, with bidding at NZ$60 (US$45.60)
Wednesday.
The animal, described by some potential
customers on the website as “a freak” and
by others as “cute,” is on the market for the
second time after the husband of the first
buyer put a stop to his wife’s purchase.
He told the calf’s seller dairy farm
manager Jonathan King, that his other half
“went a bit ape,” prompting King to add
the message: “Wives please ask for your
husband’s permission before bidding,” to
the auction page.
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Feature Story
Beaten woman’s family
questions security
Janine Moneyas was nearly beaten
to death with a pipe and a strangled
with a belt, according to her family.
The family of a woman beaten so
badly she is barely recognizable is
questioning the protection given to
domestic violence victims after the
woman received a note from her
alleged abuser while in hospital.
Janine Moneyas’s jaw was broken
in three places when she was beaten
with a pipe and choked with a belt,
allegedly by her boyfriend on January
6. She pretended to be dead in hopes
the beating would stop, which it finally
did.
A few days after the beating, Moneyas,
Loonie will stay at par with
U.S. dollar: Flaherty
Strength reflects Canada’s ‘sound fiscal
situation,’ finance minister says
The Canadian loonie will hover at parity
with the U.S. dollar for some time to come,
and deservedly so, thanks to Canada’s
economic strength, Finance Minister Jim
Flaherty said Wednesday.
“This is a new world,” Flaherty told
reporters after speaking about controlling
debt at a think-tank discussion at the
Woodrow Wilson Center for International
Scholars in Washington, D.C. The high
Canadian dollar reflects a “sound fiscal
situation” in Canada, he added.
“It is unreasonable, given those
fundamentals, for anyone in Canada to
expect the Canadian dollar to go back to
the days when it was significantly devalued
vis-a-vis the U.S. dollar .… It makes sense
for the Canadian dollar to be much closer
to the U.S. dollar than it was for some
years.”
Canada News
25, was handed a note at her hospital
bedside by an unknown woman, a note
that was from Moneyas’s boyfriend.
In it, the boyfriend offered an apology,
but Moneyas’s aunt, Marg Hudson,
said the letter amounted to a re-
victimization — and it did little to
make Moneyas feel safe in the hospital.
“I would think that somebody should
take responsibility to have some
security there, whether it be the police
knowing that he was not arrested and
still on the loose and all this kind of
stuff — whether it’s police, security, the
hospital, or whatever. But something
needs to be done,” Hudson said.
The boyfriend is now in police custody,
having been arrested after passing on
the note. According to Hudson, the
boyfriend had gone to the hospital
and asked someone to give the note to
Moneyas.
Officials from the Winnipeg Regional
Health Authority did not want to
be interviewed for the story but a
spokesperson said it is difficult to
control who comes in and out of the
hospital.
A person can request hospital
information, such as room numbers,
but hospital staff cannot have security
watching everyone who goes through
the doors.
Moneyas is now out of hospital and
recovering.
The Canadian dollar hit a 2½-year high
earlier Wednesday of $1.0154 US. The
loonie’s been at or near parity with the
U.S. currency for weeks, a state of affairs
that causes headaches for Canadian
exporters who get paid in U.S. dollars.
That’s why Ottawa is throwing a
lifeline to exporters and manufacturers
by lowering corporate taxes, reducing
tariffs and extending an accelerated
capital cost write-off, Flaherty said.
The finance minister spoke to the media
after an event that proved something of
a Canadian love-in. Those in attendance
included Gary Doer, the Canadian
ambassador to the U.S., and astronaut
Julie Payette, who recently signed on
for an eight-month stint as a public
policy scholar at the Woodrow Wilson
Center.
2010 tied for world’s
hottest year
Last year was Canada’s warmest year
on record and tied 2005 for the hottest
worldwide.
The average global land surface
temperatures in 2010 were 1 C above the
average for the 20th century — the warmest
since record-keeping began in 1880,
the National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration reported Wednesday.
Global ocean surface temperatures were
tied with 2005 for the third-warmest on
record. The year was also the wettest
on record, in terms of average global
precipitation.
In Canada, the national average temperature
for the year 2010 was 3.0 C above normal,
based on preliminary data, Environment
Canadian airfares
expected to rise
American air carriers have already increased prices
Business and leisure travelers won’t be happy
to see that the major airlines have increased
fares for the third time in the past month, but
airline investors should be very happy with
the news. The latest rate hike originated with
Southwest Airlines raising its fares across
most of its routes last week, prompting other
major airlines to match the increase over
the weekend. Of the major airlines, Delta,
Edmonton Indy back
this summer
The Indy is returning to Edmonton this
summer.
The City of Edmonton and Montreal-
based promoter Octane Motorsport
Events announced Tuesday that they had
successfully completed negotiations on
a deal to continue the race at City Centre
Airport for another three years.
The city cancelled the 2011 race in early
November after negotiations broke
down with Octane, which wanted to take
over operations from Edmonton-based
Northlands.
“Sometimes when a crisis happens, people
actually understand how much something
means to them and how far they’re willing
to go in order to ensure that it’s kept,”
said the city’s chief financial officer,
Lorna Rosen, who said the contracts were
finalized during meetings in Montreal last
week.
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Canada reported in its annual climate
trends and variations bulletin, released
earlier this week.
That makes it the warmest year on record
since nationwide records began in 1948.
The previous warmest year,1998, was just
2.5 C above normal.
The report said the entire country
experienced above-normal temperatures,
but Nunavut and Northern Quebec were
most extreme, with average temperatures
at least 4 C above normal. Atlantic
Canada was only 2.1 C above normal, but
that still made 2010 the region’s warmest
on record.
Overall, Canada has warmed an average
of 1.6 C over the past 63 years.
American Airlines and Continental/United,
all increased fares, leading many to believe
that the higher prices will remain in place.
While the increases were modest - just $4 -
$10 per roundtrip ticket - many believe these
increases will help airlines offset higher fuel
costs and protect the strong margins that the
airline industry has experienced over the past
year.
“I would give due credit to Race Week
Edmonton and the business community
for saying ‘let’s not let this die.’”
The cost of repaving a new track at the
airport was a sticking point. The closure
of one of the runways at the airport means
the track has to be moved to the site’s east
side.
But in late November, city council
approved a plan to raise the extra $3
million needed to draw the Indy car race
back to Edmonton.
Under the plan, an extra $1 million could
come from 10 private sponsors, with the
remaining $2 million coming from fees
generated by a new 1,000-stall parking lot
to be built near the track.
The city will kick in $5.5 million in
sponsorship fees and provide $1.5 million
worth of city services like police and
transit.
Rosen said a member of Octane’s
engineering staff will visit Edmonton next
week to evaluate the race site. Detailed
design work should be completed in the
next month with paving starting by late
May.
Parking at the site will likely start in the
fall, she said.
The race will run July 22-24 at the City
Centre Airport.
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ICBC Cases
Puneet P.K. Sandhar B.A. (Hons.), LL.B.
Barinder S. Sanghera B.Comm., LL.B.
Simi K. Saini B.A., LL.B.
Amandeep S. Sanghera B.A., LL.B.

“After my accident I had constant neck and back pains. I felt sad most of the time and became very anxious about
the future. ICBC said I was overreacting and offered $17,000. My case settled for $400,000 at mediation.” – MR. S.
“The damage to my car was only $700. ICBC said I could not have been injured; but I was. My lawyer finalized my
claim for $28,000 plus expenses.” – MISS M.
“ICBC offered me $32,000 to finish my case. I was off work for 6 months and saw a specialist because of my jaw
injury. I couldn’t mop the floor or clean our bathroom without help from my children. I received $200,000 through
my lawyer’s efforts.” – MRS. S.
“The damage to my vehicle was about $1,700. ICBC said this was a Low Velocity Impact (LVI) and refused to pay me for
my injuries and physio costs. My lawyer obtained more than $45,000 for me.” – MRS. B.
“A car hit me as I walked across the street. ICBC blamed me because of the colour of my clothing. My lawyer worked
hard and obtained necessary evidence. My case settled for over $300,000.” – MRS.

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ARIES (March 21 to April 19):
EVENTS in the last few days of the
week show how much your position has
improved. Decisions made then allow you
to turn your attention to the nitty-gritty
of change or recent developments. These
include working with friends or associates
and discussing plans for the future. Do not
be disheartened if you go through several
problems. It is a time of change and each
revision adds something important. Of
equal significance is time with loved ones
or offspring. They too are changing and
need your attention. The week brings you
money, but luck forces you to undertake
intense discussion; nothing could be more
productive. A happy journey comes your
way.
TAURUS (April 20 to May 20):
WHILE you may face minor complications,
this is an extraordinary week. Opportunities
begin on Monday. In between you run into
fresh ideas, new people and places. The
trick is to show interest, but commit to
nothing until very late in the game. Life
has not always been kind to you in the past;
now is your turn to make up for lost time.
Career offers are positive and lucrative.
Your family‘s health is faint and expenses
are heavy.
GEMINI (May 21 to June 20):
WONDERFUL opportunities thread their
way through this week. But the planetary
emphasis is on obligations to others, or
work and duties to yourself, which range
from your health and well-being, to certain
troublesome issues. Initially, these seem
uninteresting, however events around the
the week make you confront obstacles.
Some involve partners; many are self-
made. On the first, putting what you have
learned into action proves more than
worthwhile. Domestic matters are easy.
Journeys and happy holidays come your
way.
CANCER (June 21 to July 22):
OPPORTUNITIES and dilemmas that
involve money, travel, legal matters and
certain obligations, some of which are
out of your hands, are of considerable
significance. But these may have to take a
back seat to issues of a partnership nature.
Some bring understanding, others raise
uncomfortable but worthwhile issues.
Decide on nothing until after the this week,
then act quickly, since the pace picks up
remarkably and you feel more than ready
to capitalise on what arises. Cloudy trends
persuade you to take on emotional targets.
LEO (July 23 to August 22):
DURING the week you encounter
opportunities, intriguing people and even
the option of travel. The one thing you
cannot have, however, is the outcome of
endeavour. Obviously, you are not happy
about this. But it is a time to settle problems
from the past that could potentially trip you
up, while you explore options. Practical,
financial and domestic matters need
attention, but are easily resolved. After that
the world‘s your oyster. After this week,
decisions must be made. Until then, leave
Chai Time
no stone unturned. You may think you are
sitting on the fence for some achievement,
but that is the only way.
VIRGO (August 23 to September 22):
THE only real mistake you could make
is to assume that others know what you
feel or want. However obvious to you,
recent changes have influenced everyone‘s
priorities, including yours. Further,
discussions could be as important as any
outcome. Remarkable opportunities could
leave you better off financially in a new
home or even madly in love; there are a
few limits, though, to what you can do or
experience. So do not wonder what might
happen or waste time thinking what the
best line of action might be. Travel may
come your way.
LIBRA (September 23 to October 22):
THE week is all about practical matters,
where situations demand concentration,
combined with discrimination. Disciplines
that once seemed restrictive are actually
welcome. In fact, they make it easier to
know how to respond to the remarkable
opportunities on this week. Confusion next
week, requires caution, but nothing can
undermine this remarkable week. Good
news comes your way in business.
SCORPIO (October 23 to November
21):
USUALLY it is you who introduces friends
or colleagues to the latest in people, places
or ideas. From late this week the roles are
reversed and as much as you enjoy the
attention, you are uncomfortable. But let
others open doors for you; this is a time
of change and the broader the spectrum
of your experience the more satisfying is
the next chapter of your life. On matters
related to the family, home or security,
there is some reluctance to give up what
is familiar. But further exploration will not
increase your anxiety, it will only make
you more certain when decision time
comes. Be prudent in your dealings with
money matters.
SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to
December 21):
OPPORTUNITIES taken are inextricably
linked to increased responsibilities.
Though things are going well, you could
nevertheless begin to feel boxed in. Some
obligations are made to yourself and relate
to your physical or even emotional well-
being; others are duties to others which
you really cannot ignore. Situations early
this week force you to review these and
while your first instinct may be to lighten
your load - do not. It is far better that you
work with others, sharing the burden.
Personal happiness is accented and the
more organised you become, the more time
you have to enjoy happy moments with
loved ones. Your career may go far.
CAPRICORN (December 22 to January
19):
THE events on this week could lead
to a crisis or could be a full-fledged
opportunity, but with the speed of chance,
which remains unclear until the end of
the week. So give everything at least one
try. Furthermore, confusion could obscure
important facts. You are in the midst of a
period of remarkable development. While
nothing can undermine that, making the best
of it requires a more easygoing approach
to life than is your habit. Developments
on the career scene keep you on your toes.
Socially, a hectic phase.
AQUARIUS (January 20 to February
18):
IT is not so much what you do, but
achieving a balance between activities out
in the world and responsibilities close to
home that is your challenge. New people
or intriguing developments make work
interesting and life a joy; particularly with
those you love. But confusion for most
of the week could muddy otherwise clear
waters; if you are worried or feel slighted,
Banana Bread
Ingredients:
3 mashed, yellow bananas
1/3 cup melted butter
2/3 to 1 cup sugar
Braised Lamb Shanks
Ingredients:
6 New Zealand Lamb Shanks
1/3 cup cooking oil
2 medium sized onions, chopped
1 cup chopped celery
2 carrots, sliced
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon salt,
1/4 teaspoon pepper
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discuss your concerns. Duties of a family
or domestic nature could easily dominate
you, but you will regret allowing them to
do so. Each star brings its own dramas,
but also its own remarkable opportunities.
Socially, an upward trend.
PISCES (February 19 to March 20):
ONLY sometime ago the stern and rather
humorless Saturn departed from your
sign, leaving you with a lighter and less
complicated life, and with a kind of new
discipline. This week brings opportunities,
interesting new ideas and people, but
you do not know what to make of them.
Take your time, things may not be what
they seem; you will later see the finest
opportunities fruition. Hasty actions
achieve nothing. Health causes concern.
Children bring good news.
1 beaten egg
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon baking soda
A pinch of salt
1.5 cups of flour
Directions:
1. Preheat your oven to 350 F (175
Celsius).
2. Put the bananas and butter in a large
mixing bowl and mix them.
3. Then add the egg, sugar and vanilla.
4. Then mix in the salt and baking soda.
5. Finally, add the flour and mix.
6. The mixture should be poured into
a buttered loaf pan (4x8 inches), then
baked for about 1 hour.
7. After cooking, let it cool down,
remove from the pan, slice and serve!
1/2 teaspoon rosemary
1 bay leaf
1 beef bouillon cube
1 cup boiling water
1 can (7 1/2 oz) tomato sauce
4 tablespoons flour
1/3 cup water
Directions:
Heat oil in large saucepan; brown shanks
in hot oil; remove shanks.
Add vegetables and sauté for 5 minutes.
Add shanks; add garlic powder, salt,
pepper, rosemary, and bay leaf.
Combine bouillon cube and boiling
water; add to meat and vegetable
mixture.
Stir in tomato sauce. Cover tightly and
simmer for about 2 hours or until shanks
are tender, stir occasionally.
Remove bay leaf.
Combine flour and water; stir into
mixture, stir, and cook until thickened.
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Some steps to ditch diets forever and still stay slim
Get off the dieting treadmill and get
real with our guide to eating right,
from a registered dietitian.
Over the past 10 years Anne has lost
about 40 pounds but weighs more today
than when she started to diet. First, on a
low-fat, high-carbohydrate diet, she lost
25 pounds. As she gradually returned
to her old eating habits she began to
regain her lost weight, plus more. Next
came a diet that consisted mostly of
cabbage soup; she lost 10 pounds and
later gained 12. Finally, Anne tried a
high-protein, low-carbohydrate diet that
resulted in a 15-pound loss and later a
20-pound gain. Today, at 10 pounds
more than her initial weight, she finds
the struggle increasingly more difficult.
If Anne’s story sounds depressingly like
your own, now’s the time to get off the
dieting treadmill and follow our 10-step
eating plan. It helps you customize your
eating style so you can manage your
weight in a realistic, healthy manner.
Step 1
Diet when you’re really ready to make
a healthy change.
Ask yourself why you want to lose
weight and if this is the right time for
you to do it.
Do you want to lose weight to look
better or help mend a rocky relationship?
If there are problem areas in your
life, weight loss alone is not likely to
resolve them. What’s more, changing
your eating style is difficult and can
contribute to stress. Losing weight
requires a commitment. Do it because
you’re ready to make a change that is
healthier for you.
Step 2
Do a reality check. Do you really need
to lose weight? First, check your Body
Mass Index (BMI). Then check your
waist-to-hip ratio to find out if your body
shape puts you more at risk. Research
suggests that it’s not just our total body
fat, but also the distribution of fat that
determines health risks. Specifically,
abdominal fat (measured by waist-to-
hip ratio) may put you at greater risk for
developing heart disease.
To find your waist-to-hip ratio:
This page contains basic information. If you are concerned about your health, you should consult a doctor.
•Measure your waist at the navel and
your hips around the largest part of your
buttocks; and
•divide the waist measurement by the
hip measurement to get your ratio.
For men this number should be one or
less; for women it should be 0.8 or less.
(In other words, men’s waists should
be the same as their hips or smaller;
women’s waists should be smaller than
their hips.)
Step 3
Keep a food diary.
Write down what you eat, where you eat,
when you eat and with whom you eat.
Do this for a week or until you begin to
notice patterns in your eating. Use your
diary to identify areas for change. For
example, if you notice that you eat out a
lot, look over some restaurant menus for
healthier choices. If you’re a working
mom and find that from the time you
arrive home until you put dinner on
the table you’ve already eaten a mini-
dinner, prepare healthy snacks for the
predinner hour: vegetables with low-
fat dip, or a dish of yogurt with fresh
fruit can curb your appetite, and both
are good low-calorie choices. If you eat
potato chips by the bagful whenever you
rent a video, change to low-fat popcorn.
Step 4
Identify your good habits. Work to
strengthen them and add new ones to the
list. Make one or two changes at a time.
Over the course of a year, small changes
add up to big ones. For example, if
you take time to eat slowly and always
enjoy breakfast, you already have
two great habits. But if breakfast is
sometimes a doughnut or a big, calorie-
packed muffin, substitute whole wheat
toast and jam or cereal with low-fat milk
to make your breakfast habit better.
Don’t focus on the bad. Instead of
worrying about that one day you ate a
chocolate bar, think of the five days that
same week when you opted for fresh
fruit. In the course of a week, you eat
about 21 meals; don’t worry if two or
three of those are less healthy choices.
Look at all the healthy choices you have
made.
Step 5
Identify your eating style.
Are you most satisfied when you have
larger servings of protein foods - meat,
fish, chicken, cheese and eggs? Or are
you a carb lover who would never feel
satisfied with a large steak alone? Are
you a grazer or do you prefer three
meals a day?
Work within your own eating pattern,
making small changes that you can
live with. Instead of pasta and bread at
dinner, just eat the pasta. Instead of a
10-ounce steak, make it six ounces. If
you like to graze, do so with increased
awareness - for example, have a low-fat
hot chocolate rather than a handful of
chocolate chip cookies. There is no one
correct eating style to suit everybody.
Do it your way.
Step 6
Set realistic, achievable goals.
You’ve heard it all before: aim to lose one
to two pounds a week and don’t be hard
on yourself if you occasionally plateau.
If you prefer to stay off the scales, find
another way to monitor your progress
- look at your cholesterol or blood
pressure level or the fit of your clothes.
Plan to exercise three to four times a
week. If you want to reduce added fats,
butter only one piece of bread in your
sandwich or use mustard or salsa instead.
Cut calories moderately - use 2 per cent
milk instead of cream in your coffee,
remove the skin from chicken or eat
sherbet or low-fat frozen yogurt instead
of premium ice cream. Trash quick fixes
along with the diet books.
Step 7
Increase your eating awareness.
Explore why you eat, what you eat
and when you eat. Identify your eating
patterns and triggers (stress, boredom, a
hard day at the office or a fight with your
partner).
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If you go out for a brownie every
afternoon at 3 p.m. because you’re
feeling tired and restless, that will
become a habit. After a while, you
want the brownie whether you’re tired
or not. Consider whether you’re truly
hungry and what’s happening at 3 p.m.
that sends you down for a snack. Take
a break, go for a walk, stretch or drink
some water, then see if you still want a
snack; if you do, forget the brownie and
select something healthier. Snacking is
often an automatic response - try to get
over it.
Perhaps you’re eating because you’re
bored or stressed; find more productive
ways of dealing with those triggers. Call
a friend, go for a bike ride, take a bubble
bath instead of raiding the fridge,
or explore some stress management
techniques, such as yoga or exercise.
Step 8
Exercise.
Look for excuses to get exercise
instead of ones to avoid it. If you can’t
do something physically active for a
full 30 minutes, try three 10-minute
sessions. Find something you enjoy
doing that makes you sweat - even a
little bit. It could be walking your dog,
dancing, cross-country skiing, skating
or even vacuuming. Try to increase
the number of times or the length of
time that you’re physically active.
Exercise, of any kind, helps you feel
better physically and mentally and is
an excellent partner in any weight-
loss routine. It can lower body fat and
control weight, manage blood pressure,
reduce insulin resistance and build
muscle tissue. At rest, muscle burns
more calories than fat. As you increase
the amount of muscle you have, your
resting metabolic rate rises. Make
exercise an automatic part of your day;
eventually, you won’t remember a time
when you weren’t active.
... CONTINUED NEXT WEEK
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Canada Expands Air Government of Canada helps

Agreement with Algeria
The Honourable Lawrence Cannon,
Minister of Foreign Affairs, while in
Algeria, today announced the expansion
of Canada’s air transport agreement with
Algeria.
“We are pleased to announce that Canada
and Algeria are expanding their air transport
agreement. This demonstrates the strength
of the relationship between Canada and
Algeria and our growing commercial and
tourism ties,” said Minister Cannon after a
bilateral visit with Algeria.
The number of weekly flights from Algeria
to Canada will rise from two to three
during the winter season, and from two
to four during the summer season. These
increases will help respond to the rapid
growth in demand for air travel between
the two countries.
Calgary Zoo takes
tiger cub from den
A Siberian tiger cub born at the Calgary
Zoo on Monday morning has been removed
from the care of its mother.
Though zoo staff at first felt Katja, the
mother, was taking good care of the cub,
she left the den in the late afternoon on
Tuesday and did not return, a news release
stated.
Staff monitored the cub with an infrared
camera and observed that its movements
were becoming less frequent. At about
7:30 p.m., senior animal care staff decided
to intervene.
“The expansion of the bilateral air transport
agreement will make it more convenient
for people to fly between our two countries
and provide benefits to the Canadian and
Algerian air sectors,” said the Honourable
Chuck Strahl, Minister of Transport,
Infrastructure and Communities.
Since the launch of the Blue Sky Policy in
November 2006, the Government of Canada
has negotiated air transport agreements with
more than 50 countries, including open
skies-type agreements with 11 countries,
expanded agreements with nine countries
and new “first time” agreements with eight
countries. A comprehensive air transport
agreement also exists between Canada and
the European Union’s 27 member states.
The air agreement with Algeria was first
signed in 2006.
“Having seen the cub suckle, our hope
was that we could check the cub’s
status, provide supplementary feeding if
necessary, and immediately return it to its
mother,” Jake Veasey, director of animal
care, conservation and research, said in a
news release.
“The vets found the cub to be dehydrated
and its body temperature to be low in spite
of being in a heated den. There was no
other option for the immediate survival
of the cub than to provide emergency
treatment at the animal health centre; this
will continue for as long as necessary.”
Staff believe the female cub would have
died if they hadn’t intervened, Veasey said.
Katja also gave birth to two cubs
unexpectedly in fall. Both died due to
head trauma from being carried around
improperly by the mother.
This birth was anticipated after staff saw
male tiger Baikal and Katja successfully
mate, the zoo said.
Siberian tigers are endangered, with only
about 350 left in the wild. The survival
rate for tiger cubs, both in the wild and in
captivity, is one in three, the zoo said.
those who are homeless or at
risk of homelessness in Alberta
ST. ALBERT, ALBERTA, January 11,
2011 - A food bank serving the homeless and
at-risk population of St. Albert is receiving
support from the Government of Canada to
upgrade its facility’s security and to purchase
much-needed supplies. Mr. Brent Rathgeber,
Member of Parliament for Edmonton-St.
Albert, made the announcement today on
behalf of the Honourable Diane Finley,
Minister of Human Resources and Skills
Development.
“Our government is giving a hand-up to
Canadians with housing needs, and is
helping those seeking to break free from the
cycle of homelessness and poverty,” said
Mr. Rathgeber. “We are pleased to support
the St. Albert Food Bank and Community
Village Society in its efforts to help those
who are homeless or at risk of homelessness
in its community.”
China to import seal meat
and oil from Canada
The Chinese government has agreed to
allow edible seal products from Canada to
be imported into its country, under a new
deal that was announced Wednesday.
Canada’s federal fisheries minister,
Gail Shea, who is in Beijing to promote
Canadian seal products this week, said she
had worked with Chinese officials for a year
to reach a deal.
“One year ago, I came to China to begin
this process. The Chinese market holds
great potential for the Canadian seal
industry,” Shea said in a statement released
Wednesday.
“One year later, I am thrilled to demonstrate
“We would like to thank the Government
of Canada for its generosity and assistance
with this project,” said Ms. Suzan Krecsy,
Executive Director of the St. Albert Food
Bank and Community Village Society.
“This support will certainly help create a
safer work environment and ensure that all
of the homeless clients who need to use the
shower facilities will be able to do so in an
environment of respect and dignity.”
Homelessness Partnering Strategy funding
of $2,800 will be used by the St. Albert
Food Bank and Community Village Society
to upgrade the alarm system in its facility,
which will ensure the safety of staff, clients
and the items stored in the facility. The
funding will also be used by the organization
to purchase important supplies, allowing it
to continue operating its shower facilities
for homeless individuals.
our Government’s continued support of
the thousands of Canadian families in
coastal and northern communities who will
directly benefit from this new market access
arrangement with China.”
A Fisheries and Oceans Canada media
release indicates that China is the third-
largest export market for Canadian seafood
products.
Canada sends more than $300 million worth
of seafood products to China each year.
The deal comes into effect on Thursday and
will make Canada the only country that is
able to export its seal meat and seal oil to
China.
Shea said the Chinese market “represents
great prospects for Canadian harvesters and
processors and great growth potential for
our exports.”
In a telephone conference call, Shea
indicated that the deal with China could
help offset losses that have resulted from
a European Union ban on imported seal
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2011 Purandara Aradhana Dear Devotees,

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Shiva Puja Maha Shivaratri

How to worship Lord Shiva
... CONTINUED FROM LAST WEEK
Performing the Shivaratri Puja
Following the method prescribed in
Shiva Purana, priests perform ritual
puja of Shiva Linga every three
hours all through the day and night
of Shivaratri Festival. During this
pooja, chants of Om Namah Shivaya
and sounds of bells reverberate in
the temple. Following the bath with
milk, yoghurt, honey, ghee, sugar and
water that helps in the purification
of the soul a vermilion paste is
applied on the Linga as it represents
virtue. These six items form an
indispensable part of Shivaratri, be it
a simple ceremony at home or grand
temple worship.
After this, Bilwa leaves, which
have to be a stalk with three leaves,
is kept on top of the Shivalinga to
cool the hot-tempered deity. Ber or
jujube fruit is also offered to Lord
Shiva, as it is symbolic of longevity
and gratification of desires. Some
devotees also offer the auspicious
betel leaves to Lord Shiva marking
satisfaction with worldly pleasures.
Garlanding of Linga with flowers
and garlands is also a part of the
ritual Shivaratri Puja. Devotees also
burn incense sticks as is said to yield
wealth. Many also light lamps to
symbolize attainment of knowledge.
It is said that by offering water,
hugging the Linga, lighting the diya
and incense and ringing the temple
bells, devotees call into focus all
their senses, making them acutely
aware of themselves and the universe
to which they belong.
This ritual worship of Lord Shiva
continues through the day and night
of Shivaratri. Devotees stay awake
and spent the night in Shiva temples
by chanting ‘Om Namah Shivaya’ and
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of Lord Shambhu (Shiva). Devotees
observing vrat on Shivaratri break it
only the next morning by partaking
prasad offered to Lord Shiva.
Virtues of Shivaratri Puja
The Shiva Purana says that,
performing abhisheka (divine
bathing) of Shiva Linga with six
different dravyas including milk,
yoghurt, honey, ghee, sugar and
water while chanting Sri Rudram,
Chamakam and Dasa Shanthi pleases
Lord Shiva the most. Lord Shiva
is bathed by four different items
(yoghurt, milk, ghee and honey), in
four different Prahar-s of the night
(in Hindu belief, time is a cyclical
rather than linear concept. The day
is divided into eight sections of three
hours each, known as ‘paher’ in
Hindi or ‘prahar’ in Sanskrit.).
According to the mythology, each
of these dravya (materials. here, for
Puja), used in the abhisheka, blesses
a unique quality, as follows:
* Sharkaraa (sugar, or sugar dissolved
in water) is for happiness.
* Milk is for the blessing of purity
and piousness.
* Yogurt is for prosperity and
progeny.
* Honey is for sweet speech.
* Ghee is for victory.
* Water is for purity.
Besides, worship of Lord Shiva on
Shivratri is also considered to be
extremely beneficial for women.
While, married women pray to Shiva
for the well being of their husbands
and sons, unmarried women pray
for a husband like Shiva, who is
considered to be the ideal husband.
According to the Shiva Purana,
sincere worship of Lord Shiva yields
merits including spiritual growth
for the devotees. It also provides
extensive details on the right way to
perform Shivratri Puja.
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Parenting Just for Kids

Follow the Alphabet

Solving
Naptime
Problems
Napping is an important element of your When should your child nap?
child’s healthy mental and physical growth. The timing of your child’s naps is important
A daily nap refreshes a child so that she can since a nap that occurs too late in the day
maintain her energy, focus, and ability to will prevent your child from being tired at
learn for the rest of the day. Some studies bedtime. Generally, the best nap times are:
even show that children who nap every *If your child takes two naps: midmorning
day are more flexible and adaptable, have (around 9:00 to 11:00) and early afternoon
longer attention spans and are less fussy (around 12:00 to 2:30)
than those who don’t nap. *If your child takes one nap: early afternoon
How can you tell if your child needs a (around 12:00 to 2:30); after lunch
nap? If your child tends towards short naps, don’t
Here are some of the signs that your child give in and assume that it’s all the nap time
needs a daily nap: that she needs.
*Wakes up in a good mood, but gets whiny Try some of these tips for increasing the
and cranky as the day progresses length of naps:
*Has more patience early in the day, but is *Give your child lunch or a snack a half hour
easily aggravated later on before nap.
*Cries more easily in the afternoon and *Keep the sleeping room dark.
evening than earlier in the day *Play soothing music or white noise during
*Has an afternoon or early evening slump, the entire nap.
but gets a second wind afterwards *Make certain that discomfort from teething,
*Yawns, rubs eyes, or fusses while getting allergies, asthma, ear infection or other
ready for bed health issues aren’t preventing your child
*Often falls asleep in the car or when from taking a good nap. If you suspect any
watching a movie of these, schedule a visit to your health care
How much naptime does your child professional.
need? Watch for signs of tiredness
Children differ in their sleep needs, some Tired children fall asleep easily. If he isn’t tired
needing more or less than shown here but he’ll resist sleep, but if you miss his signals,
what follows is a general guide that applies he can become overtired and be unable to fall
to most of them. Even if your child’s sleep asleep when you finally do put him to bed. ... CONTINUED FROM LAST WEEK Making a schedule or a “to-do” list for
hours add up to the right amount, his or Your child may demonstrate one or more of Get Organized yourself is a good idea. Looking at your list
her behavior tells you more than any chart these signs that tell you he is tired and ready Being organized is an important skill for helps you keep track of what you need to do.
possibly could. When in doubt – always try to nap - now: school and life. When you’re well organized, Add new things as you get assignments, and
for a nap, since even a period of quiet time * losing interest in playtime you can stay focused instead of spending time check off things when you’ve done them.
can help a child feel more refreshed. * rubbing his eyes hunting things down and getting sidetracked. Use your list to help you decide which thing
Average hours of daytime and nighttime * looking glazed or unfocused What does it mean to be organized? For is most important to work on first.
sleep * becoming whiny, cranky or fussy schoolwork, it means having one notebook If you have a big project, write the date it’s
Number * losing patience with toys, activities or or place where you store all your assignments due on your calendar. But don’t wait until it’s
Total of playmates
Age of naps Night- so you know what you have to do and when. almost due to start your project. Write it on
naptime
hours Total daily time sleep * having tantrums Keeping clearly labeled binders or folders for your to-do list or your calendar in the weeks
hours
sleep * yawning handouts and keeping all your schoolwork beforehand (this is called planning ahead!).
Newborn* * lying down or slumping in his seat neat and in a specific place — these are the That way, you won’t end up waiting until the
3 months 3 6-7 81/2-10 * caressing a lovey or blanket main parts of organization. last minute.
* asking for a pacifier, bottle or to nurse For home stuff, being organized means Work on a big project a little bit at a time. Not
6 months 3 5-6 10-11
The nap routine having a place to put your things and putting only will that mean less stress for you, but it
9 months 2 3-4 10-11 Once you have created a nap schedule that them back as you go. It means hanging your will also lead to better work. Your teachers
12 months 1-2 2-3 111/2-12 works with your child’s daily periods of coat up instead of dropping it on the floor can tell when you’ve put thought and care
18 months 1-2 2-3 111/2-12 tiredness, follow a simple but specific nap or throwing it on a chair. It means keeping into assignments, and when you dashed them
2 years 1-21/2 1 11-12 routine. Your child will be most comfortable your schoolbag, your shoes, and your clean off in a hurry before turning them in.
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if there is a pattern to his day. He may come underwear in the same places so you always It takes some extra effort to organize
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WEEKLY SPORT
Sports reaping reward
“Good you do today, people will often forget
tomorrow, do good any way” Khan
Azad Khan is an emblem to public
service and at his pinnacle; the
Canadian Government recognized
the distinguished for his outstanding
contribution to the community.
The award was given in corroboration
with the proclamation of International
Year of Volunteers by United Nations
General Assembly.
But since it came on the heels in sports
of the 2001 FANCA Tournament,
Azad set aside his personal triumph
to be part of a bigger celebration the
“Muslim version of the world cup”
tournament.
And with Vancouver the host nation,
he said there was no time to spare for
a lavish celebration of his own.
“The good is not about me. It is about
them, the public. I find serenity and
happiness in giving,” Khan told
Times Sports.
Khan is FANCA; the brainchild of
the tournament, nothing matters
more. This is what makes this story
so unique from the rest.
For 10 years the father of two, kept
his newfound fame tucked away in
the attics of Fell Avenue home in
upper North Burnaby.
I literally leapfrogged on first
opportunity to Capital Hill, where
Khan lives a modest life.
It was an unbelieving feeling what
this award meant to yours truly, let
alone to the rightful recipient.
The joint recognition didn’t surprise
me a bit, what did, was his reluctance
to keep it away from family and
friends.
Khan had a 4-decade community
hiatus, says what started as a hobby
became an obsession. Family and
those who know him agree.
A path, paved by aldermen late S.V.
Brahm Gyan’s
Fiji
at top 5
Times Sports
incorrectly named Bhakti
Gyan in its top 5 newsmaker
Friday January 14, 2011 rise with the sun Volume 02 Number 31
By: Asuad Ali
Sr. Sports Writer
Chetty and late Manikam Pillay and
the trail he so passionately walks to
this day.
“Chetty and Pillay inspired me at
an early age. They are the early
mentors”, Khan acknowledges.
With sound advice, Khan at 17 joined
the Nadi Muslim branch of the Fiji
Muslim League as the secretary and
46 years on he says he has lot to offer.
Later he waded through the many
ranks to join the Nadi Soccer
Association in 1974.
It is here his infamous 3 “D”
slogans were revealed. Dedication,
Determination and Discipline, this
became his benchmark for success
in life.
“When you establish the 3 “D”s early
in life, your dreams would not be
far insight. Set goals and don’t work
around it,” Khan suggests.
In Vancouver he has served as the
president of Nadi and Western soccer
club and had been on the board of Fiji
Soccer Association of B.C. for over
2 decades.
Today he is the patron of the Nadi
Soccer Association of British
Columbia and this past summer he
reclaimed the FANCA presidency.
“It is my promise to clean up the
FANCA misconceptions and lead
with example for years ahead. Azad Khan with the UN and Canadian Governments outstanding volunteer award.
He methodically explained how in
1970 he organized the Silver Jubilee
Muslim Soccer tournament in Nadi, He said he may lack the energy he award and the Fiji Times Lifetime good any way.
Fiji. had in the days, but what’s left of Achievement Award, a constant Khan’s simple advice, have the
And in 1995 on his behest the it, would be put to better things for reminder of my valuable community strength to work through obstacles,
Fiji Muslim Sports Association FANCA in the future. work both here and in Fiji”. have faith in god and adjust your
included 5 overseas nations to debut He pointed out the Fiji Times Canada “I will always keep these 2 special values based on Dedication,
in the Golden Jubilee celebration Sports lifetime achievement award gems close to my heart,” Khan Determination and Discipline.
tournament in Nadi. The five, Fiji, as another timely recognition he quipped. The accolade of a true patriot clearly
Australia, New Zealand, Canada and cherishes so very much. He added the good you do today, inscribed on the certificate well sums
America formed FANCA Federation. “I have the UN-Canadian government people will often forget tomorrow, do up his years of public service.
The Fiji Times
of the year. inconveniency to the
the most trusted
name in sports
It should have been Brahm Brahm Gyan organization,
Gyan. Had it caused any the error is regrettable.
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Tough talk from Fanca boss
(Canada)
Burnaby- FANCA Federation President
Azad Khan says prompt action will be taken
for comments made by the past president and
permanent board member Tabrez Khan.
Tabrez is alleged to have openly rooted for
Canadians defeat in the 5 nations FANCA
Muslim Tournament in USA last summer.
The FANCA boss remained mum since the
tournament but chose to speak out when Fiji
Times Sports posed the question last week.
In a strong worded statement he has promised
to address the issue in the next board meeting.
“I am aware of the comments made against
Canadian contingent,” Khan said. “Some
Serevi to play in Uprising Fiji International 7s
IT’S official. As revealed by Times Sport
on New Year’s Day, the finest exponents of
sevens rugby — Waisale Serevi and Kiwi
Gordon Tietjens — will unite for the first
time at the Uprising International Sevens.
The dream pairing of the finest all-time
player and coach in the abbreviated code
comes after almost two decades of on-field
rivalry between Fiji and New Zealand.
“Serevi is definitely coming,” Pravin Chand,
Serevi’s business partner in Fiji, confirmed.
“Gordon Tietjens and Serevi teaming up will
refresh old memories, this will be great for
the game and for all sevens rugby lovers.”
Tournament organisers will reveal more in
a press conference later this week but Times
Sport understands that Serevi will feature
Gurjit Singh for coach
TWO-TIME Fiji Football Association
coach of the year award winner Gurjit
Singh should be given a chance to coach
the national team for the Pacific Games,
says former Ba manager Arvin Singh.
His view is also supported by former
sports minister Rajesh Singh.
The post of national coach is vacant
following the resignation of Ba school
teacher Yogen Dutt, who quit without
even leading the national team in any
friendly international.
Dutt was appointed in June and along with
Gurjit is the only other mentor to win the
top award twice.
Singh, who is coaching Lautoka for the
2010/2011 O-League, is a former Fiji
Under-20 and U23 coach. He also coached
Navua for the first-ever IDC glory in 2009
and also back-to-back Fiji FACT titles.
The former school teacher applied to
coach the national team when the post was
advertised but he was not selected.
The Fiji Under-20 team is in camp
without a coach. I think Fiji FA should
immediately make a decision to appoint
Gurjit, Arvin said.
A local should be given a chance and at
Sports
very credible people have come forward”.
“ I believe a probe is needed and should
the findings reveal he acted irresponsibly
then my prerogative would be to ask him to
resign,” said Khan. “It is that simple.
The Canadian Premier and the Masters
side suffered loss in the finals and they feel
referees were instructed to make calls against
them.
Canadians believe they were targeted.
“Remember I was there, I saw for myself
what was going on, I was not impressed.
“We will get to the bottom of all this,” Khan
said.
for the Digicel Text
Select team, to be
coached by Tietjens.
In another revelation,
Serevi has semi-
retired from the game
to turn to business
management in
Washington State,
USA.
“Serevi is no longer a
player or coach. He is
now a businessman,”
Chand, managing
director of Fairtrade
Auto Limited, said.
Chand, who helped Waisale Serevi and Gorden Tietjens
the moment Gurjit is the best coach in Fiji.
The technical department should only
focus on development and development
officers should not be used to coach
national teams.
Former Suva vice-president Rajesh has
worked with Gurjit before and feels he
is the best candidate. I hope Fiji FA gives
Gurjit a chance. If Lautoka can get him
to coach the team for the O-League then
I cannot understand what is holding Fiji
FA back.
I have worked with him as national team
manager and he is a great motivator. He
has a good coaching record with Tailevu,
Naitasiri, Navua and Nasinu.
Fiji FA president Dr Sahu Khan earlier
said two overseas coaches were interested
in the job and that the parent body wanted
a panel of coaches for the national team.
He said the appointment would be done
soon.
The likes of Juan Carlos Buzzetti, Tony
Buesnel, Lee Sterrey, Michael Urukalo,
Washington Gonzales, Harry Bingham,
Les Scheinflug and Max Groll are some
of the experts who have helped coach Fiji
FAs national teams in the past.
The father of FANCA urges participating
nations to work hand in hand and improve
on the historic process than harm future
games.
“We all have to work together to bring
FANCA to its fine form. It’s about standard,
less is unacceptable,” he said.
His message, plan ahead for the tournament
and pull all plugs to generate resources to
make the event a success.
The U20 side, under the guidance of coach
Abdul Nasim won the U20 championship.
The next tournament will be held in Fiji in
2012, it is then Tabrez’s fate will be known.
Serevi and family
move abroad to
team up with other
prominent business
partners, said finer
details of the deal
would be released
later.
However, Times
Sport believes it’s a
sporting firm headed
by the ‘Serevi’
branding. Fiji’s most
famous sporting icon
will now only feature
in promotional events
through his company
Navua wants Hekari Coach,
Tommy Mana
After the departure of Gurjit Singh to Lautoka,
the Navua Football Association is negotiating
with Hekari United coach Tommy Mana to
coach the southerners in the new season.
The Solomon Islander who guided Hekari to
win the 2009/2010 O-League and also took
the team to the FIFA Club World Cup in Abu
Dhabi last month is no stranger to Navua
football, having co-coached the district during
its Fiji FACT triumph last season.
Navua boss Anil Sharma said Mana has
shown keen interest and they are currently
negotiating a deal.
“Tommy Mana has shown interest and we will
sign him as our coach as we need a coach after
Gurjit’s departure to Lautoka,” he said.
“Tommy is a very good friend of mine and has
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FANCA Federation President Azad Khan
and business partners that include Chand.
The two-day Uprising meet starts on
January 21 at the TFL National Stadium in
Suva. Samoa, New Zealand Maori, Fiji and
French club, Les Bleu are top seeds.
Samoa is in Pool A with local clubs,
Redrock, Nadroga and the Grizzlies from
the USA. Les Bleu is in Pool B with
Ponsonby from New Zealand, Army and
Navy.
The New Zealand Maori, Serevi’s Digicel
Text-Select team, to be chosen by the
public, Samurai from Japan, and Uprising
make up Pool C. The Iliesa Tanivula-
coached Fiji side will feature against
Police, Wardens and New Caledonia in
Pool D.
coached Navua before so he should not find
any difficulty in mentoring the team.”
“He has gone to great heights with Hekari
United and it will be a bonus to have him as
our coach.”
According to Sharma, Navua is serious about
starting the 2011 season on a high and has
commenced its training for the Champions
League from Monday.
“The training has commenced and currently
the team manager Krishneil Sharma is looking
after the players in the absence of a coach.”
“ Only three players; Maciu Dundamu, Taniela
Waqa and Siga Ali have applied for their
releases and we have advised Ba, Labasa and
Lautoka to clear the contractual obligations of
the players after which they will be released.”
“A lot of players from other districts have
shown interest in joining us for 2011 but I
will not reveal the names yet because talks
are still going on with the districts. A couple
of Solomon Islands star players may also be
playing for Navua this season and our agents
are negotiating a deal with them as well”
Sharma added.
Navua plays Ba in its opening Champions
League clash at Govind Park next Sunday.
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Canucks lead All-Star Game additions
Vancouver Canucks Henrik Sedin (left) and Daniel Sedin will both appear at this year’s NHL
All-Star Game
The appointed captains for the NHL
all-star game later this month will have
plenty of talent to choose from when it
comes to the draft table.
The Chicago Blackhawks and Vancouver
Canucks will have three forwards a piece
in the lineup during the Jan. 30 all-star
showdown at the RBC Center in Raleigh,
North Carolina.
Vancouver’s Henrik and Daniel Sedin,
along with teammate Ryan Kesler,
were among the 36 players named by
UFC 131 Expected in June
Shane Carwin
Somebody tell the BCMA to prepare
their picket signs and start their letter-
writing campaign because the UFC is
planning on coming back to Vancouver
this summer.
According to MMA Junkie, Dana White
and company are expected to return to
Rogers Arena for UFC 131 is expected to
take place on Saturday, June 11, though
dates have not be confirmed at this time.
While no bouts have been announced
as of yet, heavyweight contender Shane
Carwin’s name has been linked to the
card. The former interim champion has
Sports
the National Hockey League’s hockey
operations department that will join the
six players selected by the fans. The
Canucks had the most players added
Tuesday.
Chicago forwards Patrick Kane and
Patrick Sharp join teammate Jonathan
Toews, who was voted into the game by
the fans, as was Blackhawks defenceman
Duncan Keith.
All 42 all-stars will be polled by the
NHL’s hockey operations department to
been recovering from December back
surgery and is expected to be ready to
return to the cage in late spring/early
summer.
This is tremendous news - well, to those
of us who love MMA - as it not only
proves that the UFC holds no grudges
stemming from the collection of hurdles
they had to jump in advance of last year’s
debut event, but also that city officials
have come to their senses (at least
enough of them) to allow the lucrative
tourist attraction to once again roll into
town.
The flipside, of course, is that there will
surely be another round of complaints
and objections across all forms of media
to deal with in the months leading up to
the event, but that is to be expected; some
segments of the population will always
take issue with the sport, no matter how
much of an economic boost it brings over
a four-day stay.
Regardless of the detractors, the UFC
was happy enough with their first trip
to our city to get a return engagement
determine captains and alternate captains,
who’ll gather on Jan. 28 in Raleigh to
draft their respective teams. The teams
will be named after to the two captains.
Pittsburgh Penguins teammates Sidney
Crosby and Evgeni Malkin also earned
spots thanks to fan voting, with Crosby
earning the most votes and Malkin the
fifth-most. Pens goaltender Marc Andre-
Fleury and defenceman Kris Letang also
topped fan voting.
Among Canadian teams, Calgary captain
Jarome Iginla will play in his sixth all-star
game, while Edmonton right-winger Alex
Hemsky will make his all-star debut, as
will Ottawa defenceman Erik Karlsson
and Toronto winger Phil Kessel.
Here are the 36 players named Tuesday
to round out the selections for the Jan. 30
all-star game in Raleigh, North Carolina,
and the 12 rookies selected for the
SuperSkills competition:
FORWARDS
Corey Perry – Anaheim Ducks
Jarome Iginla – Calgary Flames
Eric Staal – Carolina Hurricanes
Patrick Kane – Chicago Blackhawks
Patrick Sharp – Chicago Blackhawks
Matt Duchene – Colorado Avalanche
Rick Nash – Columbus Blue Jackets
Loui Eriksson – Dallas Stars
Brad Richards – Dallas Stars
Ales Hemsky – Edmonton Oilers
Anze Kopitar – Los Angeles Kings
Patrik Elias – New Jersey Devils
Claude Giroux – Philadelphia Flyers
David Backes – St. Louis Blues
organized. Not only is that a great positive
for the booming MMA industries across
the province and throughout Western
Canada, but it is also a testament to the
overwhelming support and commitment
of the outstanding MMA community in
this area as well.
Today’s news is something to mark on
UFC to make return visit to
Vancouver
Controversial mixed martial event made its first
appearance in city last year
The UFC’s late-spring/early-summer
schedule is beginning to take shape.
UFC 131 is expected to take place in
Vancouver.
Organizers are targeting June 11 at
Rogers Arena. They are working this
week to finalize the show and venue.
Vancouver hosted its first event, UFC
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Steven Stamkos – Tampa Bay Lightning
Martin St. Louis – Tampa Bay Lightning
Phil Kessel – Toronto Maple Leafs
Ryan Kesler – Vancouver Canucks
Henrik Sedin – Vancouver Canucks
Daniel Sedin – Vancouver Canucks
Alex Ovechkin – Washington Capitals
DEFENCEMEN
Dustin Byfuglien – Atlanta Thrashers
Tobias Enstrom – Atlanta Thrashers
Zdeno Chara – Boston Bruins
Nicklas Lidstrom – Detroit Red Wings
Brent Burns – Minnesota Wild
Shea Weber – Nashville Predators
Marc Staal – New York Rangers
Erik Karlsson – Ottawa Senators
Dan Boyle – San Jose Sharks
Mike Green – Washington Capitals
GOALTENDERS
Jonas Hiller – Anaheim Ducks
Tim Thomas – Boston Bruins
Cam Ward – Carolina Hurricanes
Carey Price – Montreal Canadiens
Henrik Lundqvist – New York Rangers
ROOKIES
Cam Fowler – Anaheim Ducks
Tyler Seguin – Boston Bruins
Tyler Ennis – Buffalo Sabres
Jeff Skinner – Carolina Hurricanes
Kevin Shattenkirk – Colorado Avalanche
Jordan Eberle – Edmonton Oilers
Taylor Hall – Edmonton Oilers
Evgeny Dadonov – Florida Panthers
Michael Grabner – New York Islanders
Derek Stepan – New York Rangers
Oliver Ekman-Larsson – Phoenix Coyotes
Logan Couture – San Jose Sharks
the calendar and another reason to start
counting down the days to summer, but
also a reason to give yourself a little pat
on the back too; without a strong MMA
base, this wouldn’t be possible, so to all
those who work within the industry and
support the sport in whatever way, thanks
for helping make this happen.
115, in June 2010, after city hall
decided to give the controversial mixed
martial arts fighting event a two-year
trial period.
The show had to resolve insurance
and indemnity issues, and had to get
approval from the Vancouver Athletic
Commission, as well.
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Madhuri Dixit has refused to play the
role of a mommy to Sonam Kapoor in
the desi remake of Mark Water’s film
Freaky Friday.
Said a source very close to Madhuri,
“When Anil Kapoor offered her
Sonam’s mother’s role Madhuri was
Box Office Reports…No One
Killed Jessica doing well
The year’s first major release hasn’t
disappointed the cine-goers. No One
Killed Jessica took a slow start at the
box office with 30-35% occupancy on
its first day, but revved up and saw a
good weekend business of Rs 12.50
crore approx.
The movie, which is based on the
in two minds. She felt hesitant about
playing mother to a girl in her 20s.
At the same time, Madhuri also felt
awkward about turning down Anil’s
offer, an actor with whom she has
shared a very warm relationship in
the past. So she decided to first watch
Freaky Friday.
But yesterday Madhuri decided that
the role would not suit her, especially
after her last abortive attempt at a
comeback in Aaja Nachle. Many
protest posts were put up on a social
networking site against Madhuri
playing mom to Sonam.”
Says Madhuri’s Indian business
manager Rakesh Nath, “After much
thought Madhuri has decided not
to do the Indian remake of Freaky
Friday. She will inform Anilji about
her decision as soon as he returns
from South Africa.”
Jessica Lal murder case and stars
Rani Mukherjee and Vidya Balan, is
expected to do well at the multiplexes.
As per trade reports, the movie’s
Friday collection was approximately
Rs 3.15 crore; on Saturday the
collections jumped to Rs 4.50 crore;
and on Sunday it was approx Rs 4.75
crore. So the graph is going up. Let’s
see how the movie will perform in the
coming days, crucial to decide its box
office fate.
The other releases of the week:
Impatient Vivek and Vikalp were very
poor with almost zilch collections.
The films will go unnoticed at the box
office.
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Imran and Avantika who were
dating for seven years, had
a civil registered wedding at
home. It was quite a personal
affair amidst only family
members from both sides.
The couple did not want any
religious rituals as they belong
to different communities.
Both, the bride and the groom
looked ravishing in a Manish
Malhotra outfit. The couple
later entered their Pali Hill
Bungalow in a black Porche.
It is the same banglow where
Imran Khan’s mother Nuzhat
and mamujaan Aamir Khan also
got married.
The couple left for a three-day
holiday to Phuket.
Present were Aamir Khan and
Kiran, his first wife Rina with
both the kids Junaid and Ira,
Mansoor Khan his wife Tina,
Aamir’s mother and Nuzhat’s
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Winners of 6th Apsara
Film & Television
Producers Guild Awards
Best Actor in a Leading Role
Salman Khan - Dabangg
Best Actress in a Leading Role
Vidya Balan - Ishqiya
Anushka Sharma - Band Baaja
Baaraat
Best Film
Arbaaz Khan Productions -
Dabangg
Best Director
Karan Johar - My Name Is Khan
Best Debut Male
Ranveer Singh - Band Baaja
Baaraat
Best Debut Female
Sonakshi Sinha - Dabangg
Best Actor in a Comic Role
(Male)
Paresh Rawal - Atithi Tum Kab
Jaoge?
Best Actor in Negative Role
Sonu Sood - Dabangg
Best Actor in a Supporting Role
(Male)
Arjun Rampal - Raajneeti
Best Actress in a Supporting Role
(Female)
Prachi Desai - Once Upon A Time
In Mumbaai
Best Story
Anusha Rizvi - Peepli
Best Debutante Director
Manish Sharma - Band Baaja
Baaraat
Best Male Singer
Rahat Fateh Ali Khan - Tere Mast
Mast Do Nain (Dabangg)
Best Female Singer
Sunidhi Chauhan - Sheila Ki
Jawani (Tees Maar Khan)
Mamta Sharma - Munni Badnaam
Hui (Dabangg)
Best Music
Sajid Wajid - Dabangg
Best Lyrics
Gulzaar - Dil To Bachcha Hai Ji
(Ishqiya)
Best Dialogue
Abhinav Singh Kashyap & Dilip
Shukla - Dabangg
Best Screenplay
Rajat Aroraa - Once Upon A Time
In Mumbaai
Best Choreography
Farah Khan - Sheila Ki Jawani -
Tees Maar Khan
Best Editing
Namrata Rao - Band Baaja Baaraat
Best Cinematography
Sudeep Chatterji - Guzaarish
Santosh Sivan & V.Manikandan -
Raavan
Best Art Director
T.P.Abid & Sonal Choudhry - Band
Baaja Baaraat
Best Sound Recording
Pritam Das - Love Sex Aur Dhokha
Best Costume Design
Niharika Khan - Band Baaja Baaraat
Best Special Effects
Prime Focus - Guzaarish
Best Re-Recording
Tapan Nayak - Raavan
Lifetime Achievement Award
Dharmendra
Hindustan Times Reader’s Choice
Entertainer Of The Year Award
(Male)
Shahrukh Khan
Hindustan Times Reader’s Choice
Entertainer Of The Year Award
(Female)
Katrina Kaif
Cinematic Exellence (Director)
Sanjay Leela Bhansali - Guzaarish
Cinematic Exellence (Male)
Hrithik Roshan - Guzaarish
Cinematic Exellence (Female)
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan -
Guzaarish
Special Honour For Films of 2009
- Best Actor
Amitabh Bachchan - Paa
Special Honour For Films of 2009
- Best Actress
Vidya Balan - Paa
Special Honour For Films of 2009
- Best Film
Vidhu Vinod Chopra - 3 Idiots
Special Honour For Films of 2009
- Best Director
Raju Hirani - 3 Idiots
Entertainment
Season of the Witch (PG) * * *
Great Crusade!
By ROBERT WALDMAN
Sword and sorcery rule the day in
Season of the Witch, a bewitching
film if there ever was one from
Alliance Films now reigning
down terror at the Esplanade 6,
International Village, Empire Studio
12, Colossus and Silver City sites
around B.C.
Beware the power of the Church.
Grow fearful of the power of evil
women. Off we go to the early
thirteenth century to bear witness
to religious persecution of women
all done in the name of the God.
Director Dominic Sena (Swordfish)
lays down the law early as we fall
prey to countless battles beginning in
1235 to the turn of the century. Top
marksman Behmen and Felson are
in a class all to themselves when it
comes to bearing arms in the name of
the Holy One. Odd couple Nicolas
Cage (The Rock) and Ron Perlman
(Hellboy II The Golden Army)
make a pretty mean team as they are
unequals when it comes to slice and
dice affairs.
Amidst all this warring chaos a hate
on develops for witches or, to be more
precise, women perceived as being
witness. Into this conflict go Behmen
and Felson when they are “tasked”
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to deliver a suspect to the proper
authorities. Along the way there’s
plenty of time for magic, danger and
superstition as a battle royal develops
between good and evil. Heaven help
anyone caught in the middle of this
tremendous power struggle that pits
mere mortals against something truly
unbelievable.
Told in a complete tongue in check
fashion, Season of the Witch must
be taken for what it is: stupid
entertainment that does offer a bit
of escapist flair. Dreadful dialogue
punctuates this 95 minute adventure
that nonetheless gets decent marks
for all its camp and far out craziness.
Here the evil is really just comic book
style. A reversal somewhere in the
story further ramps up the campiness
of the entire proceedings.
Light special effects add little else
to this story but the religious aspect
advances is interesting and sure to rub
a few converts to the cause the wrong
way. A sense of magic and menace
make for interesting bedfellows and
the moments of tension, that are few
and far between, show some signs at
least of an element of fear peeping
through this otherwise pretty tame
(and lame) effort.
Season of the Witch does serve up
a nice exposition of the evil ways
of some wacky religious types
and has a good gothic atmosphere.
Surprisingly good cinematography
and good fight coverage of some up
close battles turns this movie into
what may yet become a B-grade
classic. After all the producers did
manage to snare Christopher Lee
(The Man With The Golden Gun)
as a man of the cloth and Claire Foy
in an effective film debut as a girl
accused of witch craft.
Just for die hard sword swashbuckling
types, Season of the Witch is a
good send-up of religious turmoil if
nothing else., though it certainly was
not to meant to be humourous in any
way, shape or form.
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Outrigger on the Lagoon Fiji
The Outrigger on the Lagoon Fiji is a luxury,
officially rated 5 star resort situated in the
heart of Fiji’s Coral Coast. The resort is set
on a white sand beach, amongst 40 acres
of tall palms and lush tropical landscaped
gardens. The accommodation is comprised
of 207 deluxe rooms and suites, most with
sweeping ocean views and 47 traditional
thatched bures (bungalows).
For guests staying in a bure, suite or
Deluxe Ocean View Room they will
also experience the “Talai” (butler) VIP
service too, some of the inclusions that the
“Talai” service will offer include; welcome
drinks, personalised guest services, and
complimentary champagne and canapés
personally delivered to your bure/room
every afternoon.
All rooms and bures feature air
conditioning, Plasma flat screen TV’s
with satellite channels, (plus “pay per
view” movies), Play Station consolers,
refrigerator, tea & coffee making facilities,
robes, in-room safe, 24 hour room service,
mini bars, broadband internet and balconies
or patio’s.
The resort’s guest facilities are second
to none and include a huge lagoon style
Clean Air Tips
There are simple steps we can take to help
reduce the smog forming and greenhouse
gas emissions we produce in our normal
daily routines.
On The Road
•Reduce the amount you drive. Combine
trips to save time and reduce emissions.
•Walk, bike, carpool, and use public
transit more often.
•Maintain your vehicle properly.
Following the maintenance schedule
shown in your owner’s manual can reduce
emissions, lower fuel costs, and minimize
the potential for vehicle breakdown.
•Keep your tires properly inflated.
Properly inflated tires will help you save
money, fuel, and reduce emissions.
•DO NOT ignore your vehicle’s check
engine light. If you have a 1998 or newer
light-duty vehicle, and the check engine
light (also called Malfunction Indicator
Lamp or MIL) is illuminated, it means
that your vehicle has an emissions defect.
Have your vehicle repaired as soon as
Tourism
swimming pool, extensive water activities,
complimentary 24 hour fitness centre, 2
flood lit tennis courts, an international
standard golf training facility, 4 unique
restaurants and 5 bars. The property
has a terrific Kids Club and there is a
comprehensive daily activities program
to suit guests of all ages. Outrigger is also
home to the famous Meimei nanny service
– the only Fijian resort to have a dedicated
possible.
•Don’t idle your vehicle. Unnecessary
idling wastes fuel and money.
•Buying a vehicle? Check its AirCare
inspection history or have it tested at an
AirCare inspection centre to be certain it
has no emission problems.
•Consider fuel efficiency when buying a
vehicle.
•If you have more than one family
vehicle, make a habit of using the more
fuel efficient one as much as possible.
At Home
•Buy energy efficient appliances.
•Shut off lights and equipment when not
in use.
•Use energy efficient light bulbs.
•Lower your thermostat.
•Insulate and weatherproof your home.
•Hang laundry.
•Plant trees.
•Buy locally grown produce.
•Reduce, reuse, recycle.
At Work
nanny product offering.
Guests can be pampered is the spectacular
Bebe Spa Sanctuary – featuring 8 treatment
rooms & a beauty centre, a wedding chapel
and the Kalokalo “chill out” bar offering
unbelievable vistas. Bebe Spa Sanctuary is
located on the mountain ridge behind the
resort and the views are breathtaking - 40
km direct ocean views. Bebe Spa is now
acclaimed as one of the top spas in all of
•Think twice about printing – do you
really need to print or can you read and
save on-screen?
•Use both sides of the paper when printing
or photocopying.
•If you cannot reuse paper, use the
recycled kind.
•Buy energy-saving office appliances and
equipment, such as EnergyStar-approved
computers, LCD monitors, printers and
photocopiers.
•Set up a recycling program for used
•For the burnt-on food in skillet shake a
little baking soda in along with the soap
and water.
•Gina writes to suggest - when hard
boiling eggs, boil the water and slowly
put the eggs into the water so they dont
crack or break open, let the water come
to a harsh boil and then put the cover onto
the pot. Take the pot off the heat and let
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the South Pacific and it is certainly the
most spectacular - bar none!
The resort was designed and built to reflect
the true Fijian experience and way of life –
it is where traditional Fijian village meets
five star luxury! The staff at the Outrigger
on the Lagoon ? Fiji will ensure Fiji’s
friendliest “Bula” welcomes all guests.
Transfer time: 1 hour from Nadi
International Airport
paper, aluminum and other materials.
•Turn lights on only when needed.
•Remind colleagues to switch off monitors
when they’re away from the desk and to
switch off all unneeded appliances at the
end of the work day.
•If possible, try telecommuting.
•Carpooling, cycling, taking public transit
or walking to work where possible.
•Buy fuel-efficient vehicles if your
business requires a fleet of vehicles.
•Lower your thermostat.
the eggs sit in the water for 20-30 minutes
and the eggs should be hard-boiled!
•Green peppers may be frozen without
blanching in an airtight container for later
use in hot dishes or casseroles.
•Have just a small amount of leftover
wine? Don’t throw it away, try freezing
it into cubes for future use in casseroles
and sauces.
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The 2011 Cadillac CTS Coupe is the latest
addition to the lineup of Cadillac’s best-
selling cars. The 2-door coupe joins 4-door
sedan and wagon body styles, which see no
major changes for 2011. The coupe seats
4 while other versions seat 5. The sedan
and wagon reprise 3.0 and 3.6 trim levels.
Depending on body style and drivetrain,
trim levels include Base, Luxury, and
Performance. The coupe comes as the 3.6.
The 3.0 uses a 270-horsepower 3.0-liter V6
engine. The 3.6 has a 304-horsepower 3.6-
liter V6. A 6-speed manual transmission
is standard on 3.0 sedans. It’s offered as a
credit option on 3.6 coupes and sedans. A
6-speed automatic transmission is standard
on all wagons, coupes, and 3.6 sedans while
remaining optional on the 3.0 sedan. Rear-
wheel drive or all-wheel drive is available
on all body styles. The high-performance
CTS-V sedan and coupe are powered by a
556-horsepower supercharged 6.2-liter V8.
It teams with a 6-speed manual or 6-speed
automatic transmission. A CTS-V wagon is
due in calendar 2010. The CTS-V has GM’s
Magnetic Ride Control suspension, which
automatically adjusts firmness within two
driver-selectable modes. “Performance
Traction Management” is available on
CTS-V. This system is similar to GM’s
Stabilitrak antiskid system, but it is set to
aid performance in spirited driving. The
V has an upgraded interior that includes
available Recaro-brand seats with 14-way
adjustment and a suede-like microfiber
wrap for the shift lever and steering wheel.
Available safety features include ABS,
traction control, antiskid system, curtain-
side airbags, and front-side airbags.
Available features include steering-linked
headlamps and keyless entry and ignition.
A navigation system is standard on the
CTS-V, optional otherwise. Coupe ratings
are based on preview test drives.

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However, fuel consumption increased
by 37 per cent, and some toxic
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3. Inflation is a good thing. Keep your
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Heart disease
... continued from last week
Other heart diseases
Other diseases that commonly affect the
heart include:
•Infection: bacterial infections are much
rarer these days thanks to antibiotics, but
can damage the valves of the heart as
well as other tissues. Viral infections can
damage the heart muscle leading to heart
failure, or cause abnormal heart rhythms.
•Congenital heart disease: there’s a
range of structural abnormalities that can
develop in the heart as a baby grows in the
womb. These may cause abnormal flow
through the heart (for example, through
a septal defect or ‘hole in the heart’) or
through the rest of the circulation, and put
excessive strain on the infant’s heart after
it’s born.
•Cardiomyopathy: this is disease of the
heart muscle and may occur for many
different reasons, including CHD, high
blood pressure, viral infection, high
alcohol intake and thyroid disease.
For many people with heart disease,
there is a combination of factors that
can cause problems. For example,
CHD (most adults have some degree of
atherosclerosis, especially if they smoke)
and high blood pressure are often found
together.
Heart conditions
Common conditions affecting the heart.
•Angina - an indication of heart disease
•Arrhythmia - an abnormal heartbeat is
common and not always dangerous
•Aortic stenosis - this can be present at
birth but it’s more likely to occur in older
people
•Atrial fibrillation - this is the most
common cause of the heart beating
irregularly
•Cardiovascular disease - CVD is a
group of conditions that include stroke
and heart disease
•Congenital heart defects - these are
present in about six out of every 1,000
babies
•Hardened arteries - thought to be the
result of high cholesterol and fat levels in
the blood
•Heart muscle disease - in most cases
it’s hereditary, resulting from a gene
abnormality
•Heart attack - a heart attack occurs
when blood flow to part of the heart is
blocked
•Heart attack recovery - the first 48
hours after a heart attack are critical
•Heart problems in babies - it’s believed
that most heart problems in babies are
due to faulty genes
•Heart failure - one in 20 admissions to
hospital are a result of heart failure
•Heart murmurs in babies - about 30
per cent have an innocent heart murmur,
but what about when’s it something more
serious?
•Heart valve disease - heart valve
This information is provided for knowledge and education purposes only. Individuals should visit their physicians for more information on their health.
disease can develop over years or (after
an infection) in a matter of days
•High blood pressure - high blood
pressure, or hypertension, increases the
risk of heart attacks
•Heart palpitations - when you describe
your heart as ‘racing’, ‘thumping’ or
‘pounding’.
Preventing heart disease
The treatments available, from drugs to
surgery.
Heart disease treatment
There are a number of operations
available to treat heart disease which
range from relatively minor procedures
such as angioplasties and the fitting of
pacemakers, to heart transplants. When
a heart attack is suspected, drugs such
as aspirin may be given immediately to
improve blood flow through the coronary
arteries. Pain relief, oxygen and other
treatments may also be given.
When a heart attack has been diagnosed,
one of two methods may be used to try to
reopen the blocked artery.
Treatments for heart disease aim to do
one or more things :
•Drugs that dissolve the blood clots
blocking the artery have greatly improved
the treatment of heart attacks, although
they’re not suitable for everyone.
Thrombolytics or ‘clot busters’, can
restore blood flow in about 60 per cent
of cases, although sometimes the artery
blocks again later on.
•An operation called percutaneous
transluminal coronary angioplasty or
PCI involves inserting a tube into the
coronary arteries. The tube carries a
deflated balloon that can be inflated in the
blocked area to push against the artery
walls and open the vessel. In general, PCI
produces slightly better long-term results
than thrombolytic drugs but it must be
carried out in a specialised centre.
The next step in the treatment is to work
out which part of the heart is affected,
and how badly. This is done by studying
an electrocardiogram (ECG: a trace
of the electrical activity in the heart)
and other tests, in particular a blood
test that measures levels of a chemical
called troponin, which is released from
damaged heart muscle cells.
There are several different types of
heart attack. The area of the heart that’s
affected has important implications for
what sort of complications there may be,
how well the patient will recover and the
treatment they should be given.
Not so long ago, a heart attack meant
weeks of bed rest. Nowadays, people
may spend just a few days in hospital, but
a much longer process of rehabilitation
is important to help the person recover
fully, deal with common problems such
as depression and reduce the risk of a
second attack.
... continued next week
URINE TESTS
Doctors order urine tests for kids to make
sure that the kidneys and certain other organs
are functioning properly, or when they
suspect that a child might have an infection
in the kidneys, bladder, or other parts of the
urinary tract.
The kidneys make urine as they filter
wastes from the bloodstream while leaving
substances in the blood that the body needs,
like protein and glucose. So when urine
contains glucose, too much protein, or has
other irregularities, it’s usually a sign of a
health problem.
Urinalysis
A urinalysis is usually ordered when a
doctor suspects that a child has a urinary
tract infection or a health problem that can
cause an abnormality in the urine. This test
can measure:
•the number and variety of red and white
blood cells
•the presence of bacteria or other organisms
•the presence of substances, such as glucose,
that usually shouldn’t be found in the urine
•the pH, which shows how acidic or basic
the urine is
•the concentration of the urine
Sometimes, when the urine contains white
blood cells or protein, or the test results seem
abnormal for another reason, it’s because
of how or when the urine was collected.
For example, a dehydrated child may have
a few white blood cells or a small amount
of protein in the urine. But that may not
necessarily mean that there’s an infection
or a health problem. Once the child is
rehydrated, these “abnormal” results may
disappear. Depending on the amount of
protein or white blood cells in the urine, the
doctor may repeat the urine test at another
time, just to make sure that everything is
back to normal.
How can I eat less salt?
Do you have any easy suggestions on how to
curb salt consumption?
Great question.
Most Canadians consume too much sodium, a
risk factor for developing high blood pressure,
heart attack and stroke. For good health, daily
sodium requirements are 1500 milligrams for
ages 19 to 50), 1300 milligrams for ages 50
to 70 and 1200 milligrams after age 70. Our
sodium requirements become less as we get
older because with age sodium impacts our
blood pressure to a greater degree.
The majority of sodium we consume each
day (77 per cent) is hidden away in processed
and restaurant foods. Believe it or not, only 11
percent of our daily sodium comes from salt
that’s added during cooking and while eating.
So to curb salt – or sodium – you really need
to rely less on packaged convenience foods
and, if it applies to you, eat out in restaurants
less often. Here are a few tips to get you
started:
• Read nutrition labels. Sodium levels vary
widely across different brands of similar
products. Compare brands of similar foods
and choose one with a lower % Daily Value
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How a Urinalysis Is Done
In most cases, urine is collected in a clean
container, then a plastic stick that has patches
of chemicals on it (the dipstick) is placed in
the urine. The patches change color to indicate
things like the presence of white blood cells or
glucose.
The doctor or laboratory technologist also
usually examines the urine under a microscope
to check for other substances that indicate
different conditions.
If a urinalysis shows white blood cells and
bacteria — which may mean that there’s an
infection in the kidneys or the bladder — the
doctor may decide to send the urine to a lab for
a urine culture to identify bacteria that may be
causing the infection.
Getting a urine sample. It can be difficult
to get urine samples from kids to analyze
for a possible infection. That’s because the
skin around the urinary opening normally is
home to some of the same bacteria that cause
infections in the urinary tract. If these bacteria
contaminate the urine, the doctors may not
be able to use the sample to tell if there is an
infection or not.
To avoid this, the skin surrounding the
urinary opening has to be cleaned and rinsed
immediately before the urine is collected. In this
“clean-catch” method, the patient (or parent)
cleans the skin around the urinary opening. The
child then urinates, stops momentarily (if the
child is old enough to cooperate), then urinates
again into the collection container. Catching
the urine in “midstream” is the goal.
In some cases, like when the child is not yet
toilet trained, the doctor will insert a catheter
(a narrow, soft tube) through the urinary
tract opening into the bladder to get the urine
sample.
If you have any questions about urine tests, talk
with your doctor.
(DV) of sodium. Foods with a 5 % DV of
sodium or less are low in sodium.
• Pay attention to portion size. Sodium numbers
on a nutrition label will underestimate your
intake if you consume more than the serving
size indicated.
• Limit your intake of processed meats such as
bologna, ham, sausage, hot dogs, bacon, deli
meats and smoked salmon.
• Rely less on convenience foods such as
canned soups, frozen dinners and packaged
rice and pasta mixes.
• Choose pre-made entrees or frozen dinners
that contain no more than 200 milligrams
sodium per 100 calories.
• Substitute herbs and spices for salt when
cooking – try garlic, lemon juice, salsa, onion,
vinegar and herbs.
• Remove the salt shaker from the table to
break the habit of salting food at the table.
• When dining out, stay clear of menu items
described as pickled, marinated, smoked,
barbequed, smothered (in sauce), teriyaki,
soy sauce, broth, miso, gravy, bacon, and of
course, salted or salty. These words indicate
higher sodium meals.
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Australia floods: Brisbane braces for surge
Thousands of people have been urged to
leave parts of Australia’s third largest city,
Brisbane, which is facing its worst flooding
in decades.
Officials say between 6,500 and 9,000
homes and businesses are set to flood in
Queensland’s state capital.
Streets are largely empty and families have
moved to refuge centres in some areas,
with the peak of the flooding was expected
on Wednesday and Thursday.
Flash floods across Queensland have left
10 dead and more than 70 missing.
Some 200,000 people have been affected.
The flooding has caused billions of dollars
worth of damage.
Brisbane is facing a combined surge of
water from the flooded Lockyer Valley and
the Wivenhoe Dam, which is so full it has
been forced into controlled releases.
Authorities fear the Brisbane River will go
beyond the 5.45m (17.9ft) peak that was
reached during the devastating floods of
1974.
Raging bushfire menaces WA homes
At least five homes and a car have been
destroyed as an out-of-control bushfire
continues to rage near Lake Clifton, South
of Perth.
Fencing and several sheds have been
destroyed and power lines are down.
Qantas resuming Airbus A380 flights to US after blast
Australian airline Qantas is to resume flights
of its Airbus A380s to the United States, two
months after suspending them following a
mid-air engine explosion.
Qantas said the first flight would take off
from Melbourne for Los Angeles on Sunday.
It resumed limited A380 flights to London
in late November.
But its trans-Pacific flights were suspended
for longer as the journey requires greater
Australia News
The river snakes its way through the centre
of the city and in places it has burst its banks
already, says BBC Australia correspondent
Nick Bryant, in Brisbane.
Cars have been streaming out of the city
and office workers have been fleeing the
main business district, while lower lying
suburbs have already been inundated.
Sandbags have been given out to residents
in the city of two million people. About
1,500 people are already sheltering in
centres.
Mayor Campbell Newman said: “Today
is very significant, tomorrow is bad, and
Thursday is going to be devastating for the
residents and businesses affected.”
The Brisbane Courier Mail reported that
electricity in the city’s central business
district will be shut off from 0700 local
time (2100 GMT Tuesday), affecting
100,000 homes and businesses.
The blaze has burned through more than
2,000 hectares of land and is still out of
control.
The fire started just before midday (AWST)
on Monday, near the intersection of Forrest
Highway and Old Bunbury Road, and is
moving quickly north-west towards Lake
Clifton.
Residents between Armstrong Hills Drive,
Old Coast Road, Old Bunbury Road and
Southern Estuary Road in the Armstrong
Hills and Tuart Grove subdivisions are at
risk.
Fire officers are contacting all residents
in the area by phone to warn them of the
danger, and people are being advised to
leave the area immediately if it is safe to
do so or seek shelter.
At least 150 residents have taken refuge at
an evacuation centre in Waroona, which
can accommodate 500 people.
Debbie Harrison says she made the
decision to evacuate after the blaze started
engine thrust.
“In close consultation with Rolls-Royce,
we are now confident that we can begin
flying the A380 to and from Los Angeles
without any conditions on the use of
maximum engine thrust”, Qantas chief
executive Alan Joyce said.
“The decision not to operate Los Angeles
services allowed us to gain further
operational experience before deploying
Energy officials will then check substations
following the afternoon’s high sea tides to
determine a reconnection timetable, the
paper said.
State Premier Anna Bligh urged people
to prepare themselves: “We need to make
every effort to stay calm and stick together.
If you live on high ground, now is the time
to reach out and offer help to neighbours...
and offer a bed for the night.
“I think the entire city of Brisbane, the
Ipswich region and most of the south-east,
needs to prepare ourselves for enormous
disruption.”
One resident of Brisbane’s Indooroopilly
suburb, Jiao Yu, said that supermarkets
were already running out of food.
“I went to the supermarket just now and
almost all the food has been taken - all
people I saw on the streets seemed to be
anxious, and shops and railways here have
begun to stop running.”
approaching her property.
“There was thick, black billowing smoke
coming over the hill like a great big huge
ball,” she said.
An evacuation point has been set up at the
Shire of Waroona’s recreation centre.
The shire’s Steve Cleaver says people
have already started arriving and more are
expected.
“There’s various agencies such as the
Red Cross that will coordinate meals and
bedding and the like,” he said.
Fire and Emergency Service Authority
(FESA) spokesman Allen Gale says
firefighters are attacking the blaze with a
number of appliances.
“We do have quite a few resources there
now; we’ve got fixed wing waterbombers
there and also there’s a type one helicopter
which will be able to put quite a bit of
water into place to protect homes and to
protect firefighters,” he said.
FESA says if residents cannot leave, they
the A380 on these routes,” Mr Joyce added.
Australian safety investigators said in
December that an oil leak in a turbine of a
Rolls-Royce Trent 900 engine may have
caused the explosion, but were satisfied with
the actions taken to prevent it happening again.
British engine-maker Rolls-Royce said in a
statement it was “delighted” that Qantas had
lifted its restrictions on the use of the A380
engines and returned them to normal service.
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‘Darkest hour’
In Toowoomba, just west of Brisbane, flash
floods killed at least 10 people with more
than 70 missing.
A raging torrent of water hit Toowoomba
on Monday without warning, following
more than 36 hours of incessant rain.
A huge search-and-rescue operation was
mounted, with helicopters winching people
to safety. Many residents clung for their
lives to trees or railings, or were trapped in
cars or on the roofs of buildings.
At least two of the dead were children, and
Prime Minister Julia Gillard has warned
that the death toll is likely to rise.
Ms Bligh called the flash floods
Queensland’s “darkest hour” since the
floods began at the end of November.
need to get ready to take shelter in their
homes and actively defend them.
Arson attack
Fire waterbombers and three helicopters
are assisting ground crews.
FESA says the discovery of seven separate
ignition points indicates the blaze was
deliberately lit.
FESA’s Allen Gale says the arson
investigation is focusing on a small,
dark green car spotted in the area around
midday.
“Usually when you’ve got more than one
point of ignition there’s a good chance that
there could have been human intervention,”
he said.
“It can be nature in the sense of lightning
strikes but there were no clouds around
here.
“So the investigation will continue and
if anybody has got any information that
could help police we’d ask them to call
CrimeStoppers.”
Qantas grounded its six A380s for
intensive safety checks after the explosion
on November 4 punched a hole in the wing
of a Qantas Singapore-Australia flight.
It has replaced or modified at least 16 of its
A380 engines since then.
The A380 is the world’s largest passenger
plane, a double-decker which can carry up
to 800 people - though Qantas A380s are
set up to carry about 450.
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ICBC installs more red light Target buys Zellers leases

cameras
Driving in B.C. could get more expensive
if you’re inclined to run red lights.
Starting Tuesday, ICBC is turning on red
light cameras at three dozen high risk
intersections.
Anyone who enters an intersection on a
solid red light will get a $167 ticket.
In all, 140 permanent cameras will be
installed around the province during the
next year as part of ICBC’s $23-million
intersection safety program.
ICBC’s Director of Road Safety, Nicolas
Jimenez, said during the last decade, 30
cameras have rotated around various
intersections. Now, permanent sites are
Pocket dialers keep 911
being set up.
“We’re moving from 120 to 140 sites,”
he said. “What’s really different is that
we’re decommissioning about half of
the existing sites in the existing program
because our analysis of where to locate
an intersection safety program has
essentially turned up better places to put
these cameras. So, we’re not looking for
high volume intersections, we’re looking
for high risk intersections.”
Jimenez said the money collected will go
to municipalities, not ICBC.
He expects more than 30,000 tickets to be
handed out in 2011.
for $1.8B
U.S. retailer Target said Thursday it
is buying the store leases of Canadian
discount retail chain Zellers from the U.S.
investor who owns the Hudson’s Bay Co.
assets for $1.8 billion.
Under terms of the deal, Minneapolis-based
Canada,” said Paul Taylor,
chief investment officer
at BMO Harris Private
Banking.
But the fate of the 70-odd
Zellers stores that aren’t
destined to become
Targets is far from clear.
“The company still
has plans to operate a
portfolio of Zellers stores
in some communities
across the country,” HBC spokeswoman
Freda Colbourne told news reporter.
“The company is still going to run a chain
of Zellers stores, it just might be a little
bit different than today, but for the next 12
months nothing is changing,” Colbourne

dispatchers busy
Ottawa police say they received more
than 23,000 unintentional 911 calls in
2009 and a growing number are coming
from mobile phones tumbling inside
pockets and purses.
About 11 per cent of the more than
230,000 emergency calls in Ottawa in
2009 were either hang-ups or mistakes.
But while a mistaken call can quickly
be determined by asking the caller a
series of questions, police said hang-ups
require followup.
“The best thing you can do to help us
ascertain whether this is an actual call
or an emergency is to stay on the line,”
said Staff Sgt. Sandra McLaren. And if
police call you back, answer the phone,
she said.
“Don’t be embarrassed. We realize with
B.C. Denny’s workers seek
$10M damages
A group of temporary foreign workers
hired by the Denny’s restaurant chain in
Vancouver is suing the company for $10
million.
Fifty workers from the Philippines say they
were hired to work at Denny’s as cooks and
servers through the Canadian Temporary
Foreign Worker Program last fall.
But they allege they were cheated out of
wages and accuse Denny’s of not paying
back the recruitment and processing fees
they were forced to provide in order to
come to Canada.
“Very vulnerable workers that are being
brought over under the temporary foreign
workers program shouldn’t be taken
advantage of,” said their lawyer, Charles
Gordon.
The workers initially sought help from
MigranteBC, an organization representing
temporary workers from the Philippines,
said spokeswoman Jane Ordinario.
Processing fee
“They had to pay $6,000 for the processing
cellphone technology today it can be
very simple for a false 911 call to occur,”
she said.
Police services across the country are
reporting an increase in “pocket dialing.”
Alex Montenegrino, a salesman at
Future Shop, said some phones are
more susceptible to pocket dialing than
others, but anyone can take precautions
to prevent unwanted dialing.
“The best thing to do regarding pocket
dialing is get yourself a good case and
always lock your phone. The best phones
to have are going to be the iPhones or any
touch-screen phones, android phones. It’s
a lot less susceptible to calling someone
by accident,” said Montenegrino.
Police also advise against putting 911 on
a phone’s speed dial.
fee and they still owe money from that,
plus they’re not working enough hours,”
Ordinario alleged. “And if they complain,
they’ll be laid off. So emotionally, it’s
really affecting them.”
Ordinario said that because temporary
foreign workers are tied to the employers
who sponsor them, if they are laid off
they cannot try and find work elsewhere.
The approval of temporary foreign
workers should be skills-specific, not
employer-specific, said Ordinario.
She said other employers, which she
would not name, are alleged to be taking
advantage of workers in a similar way.
“This is a new program, so there are lots
of loopholes.”
Denny’s has not filed a statement of
defence and declined requests for
interviews. But the company issued
a brief statement Wednesday saying
the company is a strong supporter of
workplace ethics and will investigate all
of the allegations.
Target will make two payments of $912.5 said.
million in cash, in May and September “This transaction provides attractive long-
2011, to acquire the leasehold interests of term value and will allow us to invest
220 Zellers locations in Canada. substantial capital into our department
The Zellers locations will continue to store and specialty store businesses to
exist under that brand name for “a period continue to drive growth,” HBC governor
of time,” HBC said in a release. But Richard Baker said in a news release.
Target will convert 100 to 150 of those A typical U.S. Target location employs
Zellers locations to Target stores in 2013 between 100 and 200 people, so the deal
and 2014 and sell the rest of the current should see the creation of some jobs. And
Zellers network of store leases to other Target estimates it will make an aggregate
retailers. investment of more than $1 billion
“I think there would be a number of updating and renovating Zellers locations.
U.S. retailers that would feel that there The Target chain currently has 1,752
is opportunity to make some inroads in stores in 49 states across the United States.
Few people have
registered their chicken
coops in Vancouver
Only 18 since the city gave the go-ahead
for the coops
Why did the chicken walk down officers have been dealing with
the street? escapees. The newspaper reports
Well, we don’t know why they since chicken coops were given
were walking down the street, the go-ahead six months ago,
but over the past year, about 15 only 18 people have registered
chickens were picked up. Some their flock.
escaped from backyards, while In 2010, animal control officers
others fell off delivery trucks. investigated 24 cases of chicken
Not many people in Vancouver concerns; Most were dealing with
have registered their backyard unsightly coops, too many birds,
coops, and animal control and the occasional runaway.
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$17888 $26400
$17488 HARE $13900
$17688MOTORS SPECIAL
1 HOUR APPROVAL FINANCING LOANS & LEASING AVAILABLE
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Crew Cab $15888
NCING$17888
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