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Economist Labels Fiji's Debt Situation Stable

Fijis debt situation is stable one poses no immediate problems as far as economic growth is concerned, says Australian economist Justin Smirk. Mr Smirk is Westpac Australias senior economist and was speaking at Westpac Fijis customer forum at Holiday Inn Suva. Speaking to some 200 top executives and customers from various corporate organisations, Mr Smirk gave insights to the Fijian economy. Fiji at the moment is on 50 per cent public debt is starting to move to the upper region, Mr Smirk said. Its currently funded mostly by Fiji so its stable and its not a risk. It does have space to expand but you wouldnt want to become reliant. Thinking of alternatives Mr Smirk stressed Government or policy makers should not become too reliant on it. He said in this case, Government ought to think of alternatives. Its okay to borrow money to invest to increase growth and if your economy is growing fast enough, you generate enough income to pay off the interest and pay off the debt, he said. And also an economy inflates at the time of inflation the debts peak. So as far long as an economy is growing at a reasonable pace, the debt is manageable. Its when you accumulate too much debt especially during a boom period and your economy is slowing and youre faced with a large debt and a large interest bill that becomes difficult. Mr Smirk said the trick with debt is using debt as opportunity to help the economy grow. Targeting niche markets Meanwhile, Mr Smirk also suggested that Fiji would do well on the international arena if we move our focus on niche markets. He said it did not help to compete with larger economies like Australia as they had the resources and the capacity to market on a larger scale. In particular, the area he suggested was agriculture, and more specifically the much talked-about sugar industry. The opportunities are there, but its really carving out the niche markets and matching it up with the skills set that are available here. You dont want to dominate these markets, he said. If you want to make sugar, it should be of high valuing and target the niche marketing of value added sugar where you can put restaurants in America or in Europe.
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A Ministry of Health employee charged with raping a 13-year-old girl appeared in the High Court in Suva. On the first count, Pita Vuniqumu allegedly raped the teenager in Nakasi between August 8 and 31, 2009. For the second count, it is alleged that Vuniqumu, between October 10 and November 30, 2009, had unlawful carnal knowledge of the complainant. He pleaded not guilty to the charges. Vuniqumu appeared with his lawyer
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Sugar Delegates At The Opening Ceremony
International Sugar Organisation executive director, Dr Peter Baron receives a bowl of kava as the Prime Minister and Minister for Sugar, Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama looks on at the welcome ceremony of the International Sugar Organisations 43rd Council Session. The meeting officially opened Tuesday at the Sofitel Fiji Resort and Spa on Denarau Island, Nadi. Elaborate iTaukei ceremonies of welcome were accorded to delegates in Nadi for the International Sugar Organisations (ISO) 43rd Council Session. It is the first time for Fiji to host the meeting. It began on Tuesday at the Sofitel Fiji Resort and Spa on Denarau Island under the theme: Developing Countries Options for Growth in Sugarcane. Over a hundred delegates will converge for the four-day meeting. Many of them were left in awe at the traditional yaqona and meke ceremony performed for them by personnel of the Republic of the Fiji Military Forces. The ceremony was conducted on the beachfront lawns of the Sofitel. Taking centre stage as chief guest was International Sugar Organisation executive director Dr Peter Baron, who was led by chairman, Prime Minister and Minister for Sugar Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama. Dr Baron arrived last weekend and is optimistic of another successful council session and strengthening the organisations ties with Fiji. This invitation to Fiji is, I think, an excellent impression of the longlasting, loyal and successful friendship and cooperation which has existed between Fiji and the International Sugar Organization, Dr Baron commended. I think this is the coronation of this cooperation and I can tell you that we are deeply grateful for this invitation to have these meetings on your island. I hope very much that these meetings will be able to make at least a modest contribution to the future successful and sustainable industry of sugar in Fiji. The welcome display was attended by Government officials and members of Fijis sugar industry bodies, namely the Fiji Sugar Corporation, Sugar Industry Tribunal and Fiji Sugar Cane Growers Council. The welcome was followed by a cocktail before a cultural show that saw men of Beqa Island perform their famous fire-walking ceremony for the visiting dignitaries.
Fiji Labour Party leader Mahendra Chaudhry has responded to allegations leveled against him by the Peoples Democratic Party. He also called for political unity among Fijis political parties. Here are excerpts from his interview with Radio Australias Pacific Beat: ON Fiji Labour Party direction: I was quite surprised at the criticism held at me and the Labour Party by a Nirmal Singh, the supposedly spokesperson for the newly registered party. There is no truth to those allegations. Labour is fully focused and it has a sense of direction which of course at this present time our priority is quite different because it is now the question is the returning to genuine democracy to Fiji and we are all trying to unite the people. The three political parties are trying to unite the people under one banner so we can fight the regime and bring back democracy to our country. Its not the time to create further political divisions in Fiji. ON Peoples Democratic Party comments: Welltheyve just been registered. I dont know how they are thinking, but obviously they are attacking well-established political parties. They seem to be more intent on creating political division rather than uniting the people of Fiji, which is what we need right now political unity. ON former Labour members in the Peoples Democratic Party: Well yes, a number of them were former office bearers for the former Labour Party, MPs and Senators and three of their top
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people were expelled from the Labour Party in 2006 for disciplinary offences they are Krishna Datt, Poseci Bune and Atu Bain. And of course now theyve regrouped and they are now the people behind this new PDP, using the FTUC as a front. ON support: It seems that they are targeting me personally and Im least worried about that because I think its the people who are going to be the judges as far as the performance of these political parties are concerned. Personal attacks dont bother me because its coming from people who have absolutely no grassroot support and lack credibility. ON political unity: Im not bothered talking about them, I just want to clarify or clear the air in terms of the false and malicious allegations they made against the Labour Party. I need to defend the Party, and that is exactly what Im doing. I hope that they will concentrate their energies and efforts in uniting the people of Fiji so that we can fight the regime which is right now increasing its strangle hold on Fiji and its people. ON the Peoples Democratic Party joining the United Front: They have to show their commitment to the process that we are engaged in and its not for me to decide there are other parties that are also there, we cant have this kind of bickering and early accusations and false and malicious allegations against a political parties. Our mission is to unite the people politically and there, there is no room for political bickering and one upmanship.
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Meanwhile the conference also received a generous $20,000 boost from Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Limited (ANZ) for its Council session. Permanent Secretary in the Prime Ministers Office, Pio Tikoduadua while accepting the cheque from ANZ chief executive officer Fiji and the Pacific Vishnu Mohan said: The government and the nation is appreciative of the ANZs bank efforts in assisting us with growing the sugar industry. He said Government was grateful to the bank for its assistance in the sugar industry which is one of the critical areas of national development. Mr Mohan said that the ANZ was priviledged and honoured for the opportunity to assist government. We will continue to help the industry move forward, Mohan said.
A one year-old toddler was rushed to the Lautoka hospital after he allegedly consumed kerosene from a cup that was left on the kitchen table by his brother. Police spokeswoman Ana Naisoro said the toddler was alone with his 14-yearold brother when the incident occurred. Naisoro said it is alleged that the 14-year-old had left the left the glass filled with kerosene while he searched
Toddler In Hospital After Consuming Kerosene
for matches and upon returning saw the toddler standing with the glass. She said neighbors were alerted about the incident and the boy was taken to the hospital. Police is again pleading with parents and guardians to ensure their children are left under proper adult supervision at all times and to ensure harmful substances are kept well away of childrens reach.
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Fiji Prime Minister Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama Govt slams patronising British media and government over comments
Fiji is moving forward regardless of patronising attitudes by Britains media and government, the Fijian Government said. Prime Minister Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama, was quick to respond to reports about a sting operation that implicated several British parliamentarians using a fake Fijian lobby group. Its fake, was Prime Minister Commodore Voreqe Bainimaramas response when asked to comment. Commodore Bainimarama said the media report confirmed that it had been prepared by a fake lobby group. Will you believe what a fake company gives out? The sting operation organised by British newspaper, The Daily Telegraph and the British Broadcasting Corporations Panorama continues to shake the David Cameron-led government. British parliamentarian Patrick Mercer was reportedly paid thousands of pounds to raise questions in the British parliament about Fijis re-entry into the Commonwealth. STATEMENT FROM THE FIJIAN GOVERNMENT The Bainimarama Government commends the British media for revealing corruption in the British Government. Fiji has the toughest anticorruption record in the South Pacific. However, the effort to clean up their government is no excuse for the astonishing ignorance displayed by the patronising British media and regrettably, the British Foreign Office minister, Hugo Swire, in his answers to questions in the House of Commons posed by the now disgraced MP, Patrick Mercer. The image of Fiji that is being put forward is rooted in Fijis past, not its present. Today, Fiji is on the cusp of finalising a new constitution, and is preparing for democratic parliamentary elections next year. These elections will be held for the first time on the basis of equal votes of equal value instead of the raciallyweighted system bequeathed to Fiji by Britain at independence in 1970. In addition, four political parties have been registered thus far and are participating in the public debate about our future. And more than half a million Fijians have been registered to vote using a secure electronic voter registration system. It is disappointing that there has been little recognition from Fijis former colonial ruler of the changes and progress being made by the Bainimarama Government to establish a modern, progressive state. The uninformed attitudes of the British Government and media appear to be still coloured by the patronising attitudes of the past, completely neglecting the changes underway in Fiji today.
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Agricultural Exports Increase

THE country's agricultural exports have improved compared to previous years. This was revealed by agriculture deputy permanent secretary Uraia Waibuta who said export of dalo and ginger were among the commodities that had increased. "That is the main target of the ministry which is to increase our exports and decrease our imports," he said. "Compared to previous years, our exports have improved with the number expected to increase if we stick to our development plans that we have in place." He said rice exports were one of the areas the ministry was concentrating on. "Rice is a commodity that we are looking to decrease its imports and increase exports to other countries. "And for that, the Ra Province has been specifically designated to concentrate on our rice exports. "We want to reduce our rice imports by a further 10 to 15 per cent." He said the biggest challenge for the ministry was to also reduce the imports of fruits and vegetables. "Some fruits and vegetables are still being imported and we are addressing this with our annual corporate plans that we introduced at the beginning of the year for our stakeholders to implement and assist us in reducing the numbers." According to Investment Fiji, the agriculture sector contributed $416m to the nation's GDP. In terms of GDP, the non-sugar agriculture sector had an average contribution of 7.8 per cent over the period from 2005 to 2011.
7 Months Jail For Assault

A 54-YEAR-old Nadi man has been jailed for seven months for assault by the Nadi Magistrates Court. Ulaiasi Vocea was convicted for assaulting Asraaz Azim Shah on January 11 in 2008 after the victim refused to hand him the keys to his vehicle. The court heard Vocea, who is a driver by profession, had punched Mr Shah on the mouth and neck after an argument broke out between the two. In passing sentence, Magistrate Mohammed Ajmeer said Vocea had caused pain and mental trauma to the victim. Mr Ajmeer also highlighted that Vocea had four previous convictions of the same nature. He said a suspended sentence would not be an appropriate sentence.
Casino Delayed To 2014

Construction of Fijis multimillion dollar casino is expected to begin soon however it will not meet its opening deadline of October and will now open next year. One Hundred Sand Limited chair Larry Claunch told the reporter that they are pleased to have solved all issues regarding the building of the casino and their first priority now is to get sub-contractors on the site before they organize a main contractor. The casino license was granted to the company in 2011 and construction was expected to begin last year. Attorney General and Minister for Trade Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum earlier told the media that the deadline for the construction had been extended and if this was not met then there would be other actions that could be taken. The casino is expected to be built on Denarau Island in Nadi and is also expected to include a convention center.
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Eight Junior or Graduate Volunteers were presented with certificates from the Permanent Secretary Public Service Commission (PSC), Mr Parmesh Chand after completing their voluntary service. In presenting the certificates, Mr Chand thanked the volunteers for sacrificing their time to volunteer and give selflessly. You have worked diligently and served in areas of community and public interest with minimal allowances. I wish to thank you for your hard work and sacrifice. It is our hope that the experience gained will contribute immensely to the career path that you are going to tread on in future, Mr Chand said. The Volunteers were engaged through the Fiji Volunteer Scheme (FVS) administered by the PSC. In the past year, the FVS has engaged 35 local volunteers and 11 graduate volunteers have been issued with certificates. The FVS was established to ensure that opportunities were provided for graduates to be exposed to the work environment, create a culture of giving and instill a sense of pride and patriotism. Those interested in registering as a Volunteer will have to first register with the National Employment Centre
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Ministry Advises On Fiji Child Adoption Process

The Ministry of Social Welfare, Women and Poverty Alleviation has reiterated that there are procedures in place for the adoption of infants as outlined in the Adoption of Infants Act. The Ministry of Social Welfare, Women and Poverty Alleviation permanent secretary Dr Josefa Koroivueta made this comment while responding to media reports of three babies who were given up by mothers after giving birth at the CWM hospital. Dr Koroivueta said that the Ministrys responsibilities and services are governed by the Juveniles Act, Section 40 for the placement of abandoned babies. The placement is facilitated depending on the availability of space in residential homes and foster parents. The Ministry works in alignment to the existing Juveniles Act under the state, there are nine (9) registered Homes. These are Boys Centre, Dilkusha Home, St Christophers, Mahaffy Girls, Treasure Home, Veilomani Boys, Lomani Au Childrens Home, St Meenas Home, and Homes of Hope, he confirmed. Dr Koroivueta emphasised that the Adoption Procedures are carefully structured to ensure that children that are adopted are placed in a new and enabling family environment. There are well defined procedures for adoption as captured in the Adoption of Infants Act. The utilization of marketing deploys through social networks and informal networks for child adoption is a clear breach of the child rights. The wellbeing of the child is of paramount and leaking of information or taking pictures of abandoned children without proper consent of the Ministry of Social Welfare is a serious breach of confidentiality and violation of childrens rights, he said. This is undertaken to ensure child welfare is upheld at all levels. The government monitors the childs welfare in the new home in the first three months to confirm that the child has bonded with attachment to the new family. The Ministry has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Homes of Hope in facilitating the adequate care and support to teenage mothers. The Ministry also administers the Care and Protection (C&P) from the allocated budget of $5.9 million to families/guardians supporting children other than their own, or for parents facing financial difficulties in maintaining the basic care for their children and to residential homes that provide care for children who are placed under the care of the Director of Social Welfare as provided in the Juvenile Act, Dr Koroivueta added.
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Students at the Labasa College recently undertook a week-long study course learning Sanskrit language by professors from the Gujarat University in India. The Ministry of Education permanent secretary Dr Brij Lal commended the students for willing to take up the classes and also thanked the 2 university staff for working with the students to learn this ancient Hindi language. I am thankful to Dr Gajendra Pande and Dr Jharna Pande for volunteering to teach important aspects of Sanskrit which is fading away among young people today, said Dr Lal.
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If students can speak and translate in five days, that shows they have a heart to learn said Dr. Pande. To display what they had learnt, the students carried out poetry recitals, drama, hymns, and mantras from the teachings of Sanskrit Language during the appreciation ceremony held recently. Through this program I am happy to learn my mother tongue and to teach others this wonderful language, said Shweta Chand a form five student. Students should take pride in their language and cultural teachings, Dr Lal said.
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Air Pacifics official changeover to Fiji Airways to take place on 27th June 2013 Air Pacific announced it will change its CEO. name and start trading as Fiji Airways At the heart of our airlines new name and brand is the Fiji Airways on Thursday 27th June. Returning to its 1958 name, the brandmark, a striking new Masi design, switch-over marks another important created by celebrated local Fijian milestone in the airlines turnaround. Masi artist, Makereta Matemosi. The Customers have already been able to brandmark symbolises the airlines experience a sneak peak of our new new identity and epitomises all that A330 aircraft with their new state of Fiji Airways represents. It is authentic, the art features. June 27th represents distinctive, and true to the airlines the official launch of the Fiji Airways Fijian roots. Fiji Airways will continue brand with a number of further new to be the countrys flying ambassador brand elements rolled out across Fiji to the world, bringing the renowned and the international marketplace on Fijian hospitality to people across the this date. The new identity will involve globe. exciting changes to the customer The changeover underscores the experience, uniforms and the airlines success of the airlines turnaround new website www.fijiairways.com plan, which started in 2010 and has culminated in reversing record losses all to be revealed on 27th June. The official changeover date marks and significantly growing passengers the official end of Air Pacific and the and revenue without increasing the beginning of Fiji Airways. It is exciting size of the carriers fleet. that after a 15-month journey, we can Schedule, product and service now be known as Fiji Airways across enhancements will be rolled out the globe. The changeover represents through the rest of 2013, along with the an exciting future for the airline that is delivery of the third Fiji Airways A330 rooted in our more than 60-year history (and the retirement of the 747s). Thus, and service to the people of Fiji, said by the end of the year, the turnaround Aubrey Swift, the airlines Acting and brand transition will be complete.
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Miss World Fiji 2013 is Caireen Erbsleben, crowned earlier as her countrys representative in Miss World. 1st Princess was Ashna Mani and 2nd Princess was Tara Thoma. Nivea Miss Photogenic was Rishma Divya , Beach Beauty was Caireen Erbsleben. Caireen will compete in Miss World 2013, on September 28, in Jakarta, Indonesia. Congratulations! Newly-crowned Miss World Fiji Caireen Erbsleben is still getting over her win at the Pearl South Pacific Resort. She overcame initial nervousness to walk away with two other titles Miss World Peoples Choice and Miss Beach Beauty. Its a multiple celebration of sorts, with her family celebrating her 21st birthday last Sunday. Ms Erbsleben from Votualevu, Nadi, looks forward to making her country proud at the international beauty pageant. I didnt expect to win, but I guess hard work has paid off and I thank my parents and my family for the great support that has enabled me to come this far, an elated Ms Erbsleben said. I would also like to thank my designer Lana Smith for the wonderful, yet perfect, design that has also contributed a lot to my win. Im ready to take my country to the world stage and do my fellow Fijians proud in Indonesia in the coming months, says the University of the South Pacific student. The 21-year-old intends to raise awareness on the challenges of climate change in Fiji and the Pacific at the international beauty pageant. Her message to young women is to be confident in whatever they did and they would achieve their best.
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Chongs academic achievements and his appointment as Archbishop in Fiji. Fijians in San Francisco, Sacramento, Santa Rosa, and Los Angeles joined Father Peter Loy Chong at St. Teresa Parish in Oakland, California, to celebrate his graduation and his appointment as the future Archbishop of Suva. Father Chong graduated with a Doctorate in Sacred Theology at the Jesuit School of Theology at Santa Clara University, California. The title of his dissertation was Towards a Fijian Contextual Theology: A Catholic Response to Fijis Coup Culture. Fijian academic Dr. Unaisi Nabobo-Baba was part of his dissertation defense committee together with two Jesuit priestprofessors. Fijians from different denominations joined fellow Fijian Catholics from the San Francisco Bay Area for a Mass where Father Peter was the main celebrant.
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Increasing Productivity In Lautoka
Also present were the Marama Bale na Roko Tui Dreketi Ro Temumu Kepa and Bau chief Adi Litia Cakobau. Father Chong said he was deeply touched by the support and love of the Fijians, Catholics and other faith communities. These communities played an important role in my academic and priestly journey. They will remain an important segment of my life, Father Chong said. He expressed his deep gratitude to the San Francisco Bay Area Catholic Community, the San Raphael Methodist community and others who joined him for mass and lunch. Jack Naidu a prominent journalist on the original Fiji Sun said a traditional Fijian ceremony was performed for Father Chong. He said a traditional Fijian feast followed where fish in lolo, roast pig, curries of all kinds and delicious desserts were served to all present.
Lautoka industry participants at Industry Discussion Forum in Lautoka at National Training and Productivity Centre at Naceva. Lautoka can increase productivity and training. maintain its competitive edge says He added that it was about time Assistant Commissioner Western Luke to develop the true value of each employee and enhance it to customise Moroivalu. Asst. Commissioner Moraivalu was it in line with companys vision. speaking at the opening of Industry I encourage all to take this bold step Discussion Forum organised by the without the fear of having to lose staff Fiji National Universitys National for greener pastures or because of employment insecurity issues. Training and Productivitiy Centre. Speaking to some business executives And with the centre enabling cross and associates, Commissioner credit points from the trade certificate Moroivalu noted the need to have to university level, company employers to have a collective responsibility to were urged to seize the opportunity. We appreciate the fact that last the nurture the workforce. I believe Lautoka can increase its NTPC introduced courses for Method productivity, maintain the competitive B employers with flexible time slots to edge, and see growth of business allow employees to upgrade relevant and commerce, asst. Commissioner skills. Schemes must continue Moroivalu said. Such schemes must continue, and Strengthening workforce This can be done on the strength of those that contribute through their a highly trained and skilled workforce. Levy should always be the priority of In this manner, Asst. Commissioner the centre. Moroivalu urged the participants to Efforts should be made to raise formulate a collective responsibility the participation of the Method B through better management and employers in training he added.
From left: Marama Bale na Roko Tui Dreketi, Ro Teimumu Kepa, Father Chong, Adi Litia Cakobau and other invited guests at the special lunch celebrating Father Chongs academic achievements and his appointment as Archbishop in Fiji.
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Guruji Shivachariyar Sada Shiva shows the statue that appears from leaves by miracle. A GROUP of Hindu devotees at Velovelo and Wairabetia Gangaman Govil were shocked and at the same time proud to see one of their sons performing miracles that used to be performed by the late spiritual leader Sai Baba. Hindu saint Guruji Shivachariyar Sada Shiva captivated Hindu devotees with different kinds of miracles at the Velovelo temple in Lautoka. At one moment, he holds yellow marigold flowers in his hands, rubbed them together and showed kumkuma (red powder) that is used for Hindu rituals. The guru later put up a performance for The Fiji Times during an interview when he turned neem leaves into a small statue. Asked how he was able to do that, the Fiji-born priest said meditation, fasting and faith enabled him to perform miracles. He said it was his childhood dream to become a saint and be like the late Sai Baba. "During my childhood days in Lautoka, I always wondered how the Hindu guru performed miracles and it was through this influence that drove me to be one of them (guru)," said Mr Shiva. "After a five-year stint doing religious studies in India, and through fasting and meditation, I managed to fully equip my knowledge and belief through my religious teaching. I performed the first miracle in 2010. Now I can perform many different kinds of miracles." The priest, who is now based in Canada, was invited by the Velovelo devotees to be part of this year's annual religious gathering.
OUR GOAL IS TO KEEP GOING Fijians who have not yet registered EVR teams will be stationed in such to vote are being sought in Phase III locations as outside major markets, bus of the Electronic Voter Registration stations, restaurants, schools and in (EVR) process, an intensified effort to village/residential centers on Mondays reach Fijians in rural areas and other through Saturdays, from June 3rd to centers where a high concentration of June 29th. Hours at many centers are potential voters have not yet registered. from 6:00am through 6:30pm, giving Phase III is scheduled to go from June workers convenient times to register before and after normal working hours. 3rd to June 29th. Our goal is to keep going until every Mobile registration teams will be going eligible Fijian is registered, said door to door on Sundays. Acting Permanent Secretary of Justice In Phase III, new precautions and Mohammed Saneem. We are making procedures have been put in place to the maximum effort. The Bainimarama prevent opportunistic people from government has promised that every abusing the process for their own Fijian will have the opportunity to benefit. "Every EVR clerk has been make their voice heard in the 2014 issued a picture ID, which is to be parliamentary elections, and we are worn in plain sight and presented on keeping that promise, Mr Saneem demand. If an individual is unable to produce this ID, Fijians are warned said. Mr Saneem added, The process is not to provide that individual with any apolitical. Every political party benefits personal information, including their from the process of registering the Voter ID number," Mr Saneem said. Those seeking to register must have maximum number of Fijians to vote. Phase III is concentrating on Fijians valid identification. Anyone found using living in Ba, Macuata, Naitasiri and a false ID or to attempt to register more Rewa all areas where there are high than once will be in violation of the concentrations of Fijians who have crimes decree, specifically, giving false not yet registered. In addition, EVR information to a public official, and teams will be registering voters in possibly face prison time and/or fines. Suva, Korovou, Rakiraki, Nabouwalu, So far, a total of 505,036 Fijians Savusavu, Sigatoka and Navua. Phase have been registered to vote, with a III will also seek out those Fijians who breakdown of 248,966 women and 256,070 men. have turned 18.
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SHARK eco-tourism will soon generate more money than shark fisheries, according to a study by the University of British Columbia in Canada. Shark ecotourism currently generates more than $US314 million ($F575.62m) annually worldwide and is expected to more than double to $US780 million in the next 20 years, the study found. In comparison, the landed value of global shark fisheries is currently $US630 million and has been in decline for the past decade. "I think the most important thing for us is that people realise that there are alternative economic uses for natural resources", lead author, Andres Cisneros-Montemayor, from UBC said. An estimated 38 million sharks were killed in 2009 to meet the demand in Asia for shark fin, the study found.
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But shark watching and diving with sharks is a major earner in areas such the Pacific, with Cook Islands, Marshall Islands, French Polynesia, New Caledonia, Palau and Tokelau creating shark sanctuaries. "Something that is being done all over the world .. has been putting in shark protection areas. These are large expanses of marine protected areas where shark fishing is either banned or very strictly controlled," Mr CisnerosMontemayor said. "We've seen little by little more and more governments trying to do it, and one major reason for that is the emergence of shark eco-tourism. So when governments notice that their citizens are making a lot of money from tourism activity centered around sharks, they are much more willing to protect them."
Prime Minister Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama (second from left), during his meeting with Indonesias Co-ordinating Minister for Legal, Political and Security Affairs Djoko Suyante in Nadi Prime Minister Commodore Voreqe Currently the Fiji Police Force and its Bainimarama met with Indonesias Indonesian counterparts have an MOU Coordinating Minister for Legal, while the National Fire Authority (NFA) Political and Security Affairs Hon. is working towards finalising one soon with its Indonesian counterpart. Djoko Suyante in Nadi. The meeting was to further strengthen Also present at the meeting was Fijis cooperation between the two countries Minister for Foreign Affairs Ratu following the recent signing of a Inoke Kubuabola and Indonesias Memorandum of Understanding to Ambassador to Fiji His Excellency Chandra Salim. boost relations.
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Overseas delegates for the International Sugar Organisation (ISO) witnessed the traditional firewalking ceremony performed by firewalkers from Beqa Island. Chairman of the ISO organising committee and Permanent Secretary for Sugar Lieutenant-Colonel Manasa Vaniqi said the firewalking was part of the traditional ceremonies of welcome. The welcome ceremonies were performed by soldiers from the Republic of Fiji Military Forces (RFMF) at the Sofitel Fiji Resort and Spa. The firewalking ceremony was the first Fijians traditional and cultural treat witnessed by the ISO meeting participants. Lieutenant-Colonel Vaniqi said the firewalking ceremony would also be part of the iTaukei Night programme at the Sofitel Resort. After the traditional ceremonies of welcome the delegates were hosted to a cocktail party by the Prime Minister in his capacity as the Minister for Sugar and chairman of the International Sugar Council (ISC)
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all security measures have been put in place in all meeting areas. Security for delegates will be normal and likewise the meeting, ASP Tudravu said. He said security will be provided by the Police in the Western Division under the command of the divisional Police commander western, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Jope Ralulu. He confirmed that all meeting venues and places to be visited had been secured.
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The International Sugar Council meeting was chaired by Prime Minister Commodore Bainimarama. This meeting according to Mr Vaniqi is only attended by member countries. However, for the ISO meeting all sugar stakeholders attend. The ISC meeting is important to member countries as policy matters would be discussed.
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International Sugar Organisation executive director Dr Peter Baron (left), with the leader of the firewalkers from Beqa Island at the Sofitel Fiji Resort and Spa chairman of the ISC and Dr Peter Sofitel Resort. Baron in his capacity as executive Security director ISO. Delegates to the ISO meeting have After the opening ceremony delegates been assured by the Fiji Police Force attended committee meetings at the that they would enjoy their stay in Fiji. Speaking from Taveuni the Police Chief of Operations, Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Rusiate Tudravu said
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The opening ceremony of the International Sugar Organisation meeting was officiated by Commodore Bainimarama in his capacity as
Opening the cultural nights will be the Asia and Pacific Night at the Vuda Marina. Wednesday was the Indo-Fijian Night at Denarau and on Thursday the Fijian Night with the Military Retreat at the Sofitel Resort. Lieutenant-Colonel Vaniqi said the cultural nights would give the participants the opportunity to see for themselves the cultural activities of the different communities living in Fiji.
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NEW precautions and procedures have been put in place to prevent opportunistic people from abusing the electronic voter registration (EVR) process for their own benefit. Acting permanent secretary of Ministry of Justice Mohammed Saneem said EVR clerks had been issued with a picture ID. He said this would be worn in plain sight and presented on demand. "If an individual is unable to produce this ID, Fijians are warned not to provide that individual with any personal information, including their
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I only send workers overseas if there is a need, says Public Service Commission Permanent Secretary Parmesh Chand. His comment follows reports by overseas media of backlash from the Vanuatu Teachers Union of talks to send retired Fijian teachers under the volunteer scheme to serve in Vanuatu. The Vanuatu media reported that Fijis Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama and his Vanuatu counterpart had agreed, on the sidelines of last month's G-77 Summit, to offer 15 local retired teachers jobs in the Pacific Island country. There are currently no retired teachers from Fiji serving in Vanuatu under the Fiji Volunteer Scheme, Chand said.
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voter ID number," Mr Saneem said. He said those seeking to register must have valid identification and anyone found using a false ID or attempts to register more than once would be in violation of the crimes decree. He said anyone giving false information to a public official could possibly face prison time or fines. Members of the public were seen making use of the opportunity as the Phase III of the registration kicked off in Suva. Mr Saneem said Phase III would also target those Fijians who had turned 18 years.
In an interview with Radio Australia Vanuatu Teachers Union president Wilfred Leo said they would resort to strike action if the agreement between the country leaders eventuate. One of the requirements for sending local volunteers overseas is that first an area of need must be identified by that particular country, Chand said. When this is done then country to country agreements are made either between Prime Ministers or the Ministers of Foreign Affairs or Labour. The Fiji Volunteer Scheme will only supply Human Resource in terms of the needs specified and where we have surplus in providing or filling the gaps.
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Fresh Ginger Exports To Australia To Start Soon

Exports of fresh ginger to Australia will start from September this year and authorities are getting farmers ready to supply quality ginger for the export market. Biosecurity Authority of Fiji chief executive, Waisiki Gonemaituba, said Fiji now has the opportunity to export fresh ginger to Australia. He urged farmers and exporters to take advantage of this. Farmers or exporters who have not yet registered for export have been asked to contact the Ministry of Agricultures Extension Division or Biosecurity officer, Satya Nand, for further details. Exports of fresh ginger will further enhance Fijis ginger export earnings, Mr Gonemaituba said. These are currently received from the export of immature, processed ginger into Australia and US worth around $6 million dollars annually. The opening of the fresh ginger export market into Australia was facilitated earlier this year by the AusAID-funded Pacific Horticultural and Agricultural Market Access Programme (PHAMA). This was done in conjunction with the Biosecurity Authority of Fiji and the Ministry of Agriculture. Compliance being ensured Mr Gonemaituba said the authority and the ministry formed a Ginger Taskforce that is working through the outstanding issues to ensure compliance with Australian import conditions. In particular, all fresh ginger exported to Australia must be fumigated with methyl bromide, he said. Where fumigation treatments are conducted pre-export in Fiji, they must be performed at a registered treatment facility by an accredited treatment operator.
His Excellency the President Ratu Epeli Nailatikau, as the Chancellor of the Order of Fiji, bestowed the Order of Fiji award to ten recipients at an investiture ceremony at Government House. His Grace, Archbishop Petero Mataca the Order of Fiji was conferred to Bal of the Catholic Church of Fiji was Govindra, Yoga Baran Naicker, Ratu conferred the Companion of the Isikeli Tasere and Mohammed Rafiq. Order of Fiji; an award for eminent In addition, the Medal of the Order achievement and merit of the highest of Fiji which is awarded for service degree for service to Fiji and to worthy of a particular recognition was conferred to Kuar Singh, Brijesh humanity at large. Archbishop Mataca, who is preparing to Chandra and paralypic gold medallist, retire after serving the Catholic Church Iliesa Delana. and Fiji for 38 years as an archbishop Mr Delana while commending His and fifty years as a priest said that he Excellency the President, Ratu Epeli was happy to be acknowledged for his Nailatikau and the Fijian government said that he was grateful to the head of work. Amongst those that were conferred the state and to the head of government for Officer of the Order of Fiji includes recognising paralympic achievements. charity and community worker Selina The Order of Fiji which has 3 levels Lee Wah and prominent broadcaster (Companion, Officer and Member) in the Asia-Pacific Region, Kenneth and an associated medal which makes it in effect a four level order has been Clark. Awarded for meritorious service in a instituted to recognise merit and particular locality or field of activity or achievement by citizens of Fiji across to a particular group , the Member of the whole range of human endeavour.
Principal research officer Poasa Nauluvula (right) with exporters in the ginger field.
Cameras To Help Lautoka Residents Stay Safe

In a bid to combat crime in Lautoka, the Fiji Police Force and Lautoka City Council signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). The MOU will initiate the installation of surveillance cameras within the citys perimeter. Lautoka City special administrator Praveen Bala said the council had invested $37,000 for the supply of the CCTV cameras. The first five CCTV cameras will be installed soon at the designated locations in Lautoka, a camera has been set up for trial near Shirley Park, Mr Bala said. Being declared the safest city last year the CCTV cameras will ensure that crime and law offenders are monitored and captured. He said they were committed to work with the Fiji Police in ensuring that Lautoka remained a safe city that allowed its citizens to carry out their duties without fear. Police Commissioner BrigadierGeneral Ioane Naivalurua said this was the first phase of the installation in the central of the city. These are first five cameras which will be installed at different locations and will be monitored only by the City Council and the Fiji Police, the Police Commissioner said. By October, five more cameras are expected to arrive. Meanwhile, Lautoka Crime-Free chairman Faiaaz Ali said the cameras would be an effective and safe way to monitor activities within the city.
Lautoka businessman Raben Singh (left), with Police Commissioner Ioane Naivalurua, Special Administrator Lautoka City Council Praveen Bala, and Pyara Singh during the signing at the Lautoka City Council Chambers.
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EU'S Quota Move Hot Topic At Big Nadi Meeting

The stance taken by the European Union on the sugar quota was a hot topic of discussion at the organisation meeting in Nadi. The workshop currently underway at the Sofitel Resort and Spa in Nadi discussed the repercussion EUs decision would have on the sugar industry of African, Caribbean and the Pacific (ACP) countries. Currently, European Union allows sugar into their market without any duty imposed, an arrangement which may come to an end in 2015. Prime Minister Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama who is also the chair of the International Sugar Council highlighted the importance of urgently negotiating the EU economic partnership agreement. The ACP sugar-exporting countries, including Fiji, are seeking a five-year extension of the EU-ACP quota system from 2015 to 2020. These additional five years will give ACP countries added security as they continue to restructure, modernise and diversify their sugar cane industries to meet todays challenges and demands. For the Pacific ACP region, the issue of highest priority is the negotiation of a comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) with the EU, which in terms of sugar, would allow for continued duty-free access to their marketplace. Problems with the interim agreement Commodore Bainimarama said the interim agreement that the countries are working with is highly problematic. The EU has announced that Pacific countries that do not ratify this interim agreement by 2014 will lose duty-free access, including for sugar. An EPA that addresses the contentious issues and aspires to the regions development goals is the only answer, Commodore Bainimarama said. Sugar industry in Fiji Commodore Bainimarama said Fiji faced a unique challenge- the renewal of long term leases for sugar cane farming. These lease renewals which were only given for thirty years limited the ability for farmers to properly commercialise these holdings. Not only that, land tenure was also highly politicised, fuelling insecurity and uncertainty for both landlords and farmers. He reaffirmed Governments stance on ensuring that no stone was left unturned in assisting Fijis sugar industry. Land that had fallen fallow is being replanted, more long-term leases are being renewed, confidence is growing, stability is returning and a revitalised industry is beginning to take root. Raising questions Organisation executive director Peter Baron, during discussions, also raised questions regarding EU aid to the sugar industry, through non-Government organisations. Fiji Sugar Corporation chief executive Abdul Khan, in response, informed the group that the aid was not assisting the Fijian sugar industry. He said there was not much benefit in funds from the EU. Mr Khan said the funds which came via NGOs were not given to the sugar industry in terms of increasing yields. It was given more as supplementary income. He said that the sugar industry was not just farmers and the entire chain needed to be looked at. This is the real danger that I see with money coming in from EU, he said. Mr Baron said it would be worthwhile to see a more balance distribution of funds from EU, if the Fijian sugar industry was to be assisted.
Westpac Banking Corporation organized a customer forum to give its customers on Fijis economic insight from the banks perspective. The forum was held at the Tanoa International Hotel in Nadi. An insight of what lies ahead for Fiji as the clouds of financial markets storm clear a little was given by Westpac senior economist Justin Smirk from Australia. The insight looked at international market of USA, Australia, New Zealand, Europe and China. Downside risks Westpac sees some downside risk to the financial forecast for growth of around two per cent for Fiji 2013, Mr Smirk said. Consumption and investment demand is behind the stronger growth of Fiji in 2012 despite the setback of three natural disasters and the continuing global demand. Fiji is not relying completely on tourism but also on other sectors, and tourism will still remain an important revenue provider. Fiji is expected to follow the boarder trend closely with Australian, New Zealand and Singapore Dollar. Economic impacts Westpac general manager Adrian Hughes said this was the second forum organized by Westpac to brief clients on the economic impacts to Fiji.
Participants at the Westpac Customer Forum at Tanoa International Hotel in Nadi
Fiji is a small developing country and these kinds of forum are very important to better understand the international market impacts as well. Smirk has a lot of experience internationally. Fiji is now trading with the Chinese Renminbi which is a good platform to trade directly with China, Mr Hughes said. Accountants and business houses took advantage of this forum to better understand the impacts of international market fall down on Fiji. Westpac will host a similar forum at Holiday Inn in Suva. Background Mr Smirk is the Senior Economist with Westpacs Economic Research team with 17 years of experience in Australias Financial Markets. He joined Westpac in 1999 following his training as an Economist at the Reserve Bank of Australia. Mr Smirk has also provided his professional services at Westpacs London office as Senior International Economist. He has also served as Chief Economist at St George Bank in Australia. In 2011 with his vast experience Mr Smirk was appointed to the advisory board of the new professionally independent research unit. He was also the Bureau of Resources and also Bureau of Resources and Energy Economics.
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The World Health Organisation has commended the Fijian Government for taking steps to increase tax on cigarettes. Chief guest at the World Tobacco Day Celebration last week at the Valelevu Health Centre, Dr Temo Waqanivalu, said it was a bold increase because it would protect the future generation from smoking. I congratulate the Government for taking the bold step of increasing tax by 10 per cent and the youths are the ones who will first reduce or quit because they will not be able to afford, Dr Waqanivalu said. The 2013 theme was Ban Tobacco Advertising, Promotions, and Sponsorship. Secondly, he said the ban on advertising
would protect youths because most of them experiment tobacco. He also commended the Ministry of Health Fiji for their efforts to ban smoking in public areas and adding pictures on cigarette packs depicting the effects of smoking. Legislation and its enforcement protect and deter people from smoking, Dr Waqanivalu said. He feels that if Fiji can ban smoking than it would be best and ideal. Dr Waqanivalu said people who smoke can save a lot of money in a year if they quit. Meanwhile, Tobacco Control Regulations 2012 kicks off in July, which will also prohibit smoking in specified areas.
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The Chair of the International Sugar Organisation and Fijian Prime Minister, Voreqe Bainimarama briefed more than 100 delegates of the 43rd Session of the International Sugar Council on the comprehensive series of reforms undertaken by government in the sugar industry. Prime Minister Bainimarama said that government was sparing no effort to revitalise Fijis sugar industry as it remained a major economic driver, providing livelihoods for 200,000 Fijians (more than 20 percent of Fijis population). Land that had fallen fallow is being replanted, more long term leases are being renewed, confidence is growing, stability is returning and a revitalised industry is beginning to take root, PM
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Bainimarama said. Two weeks ago, I was able to announce a record cane payment to our farmers, as well as a high price secured for next years crop. The head of government also added that Fiji is on the right path with long term goals to increase production and diversify the sugar industry adding value to the crop in order to limit exposure to the uncertainty of price fluctuations for raw sugar. Governments commitment to this industry is absolute and unwavering to make sugar viable and prosperous again to reverse the decline in production experienced in Fiji over the last couple of decades, PM Bainimarama said.
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Filimoni Namana assists this stroke patient Five volunteers under the Public Service Commissions (PSC) Fiji Volunteer Scheme (FVS) are working with disabled people, who have suffered accidents, as rehabilitation assistants. PSC Permanent Secretary, Parmesh Chand said the volunteers are graduates from the Fiji National University (FNU) who studied to become Community Rehabilitation Assistants. He said that in partnership with the Ministry of Health, PSC through the Volunteer Scheme was able to recruit these five Volunteers to work at the Tamavua Rehabilitation Hospital. Mr Chand said their line of work includes physically assisting patients who are totally dependent for their Activities of Daily Living (ADL) such as bathing, dressing, feeding, exercise and applications of therapeutic techniques. Our Volunteers teach these independent skills and techniques of ADL to patients and family members who will be caring for them including the home programme exercise. Mr Chand added that the Volunteers were visited by a team from PSC. Vaseva Danford, a volunteer who graduated from FNU last year, said this was her first home visit to a patient whom she had been assisting at the Tamavua Rehabilitation Centre for the past few months. The patient was discharged last Thursday. I will be visiting once a week and my work will include teaching the patient to do a range of motion exercises like stretching of arms and legs. I also motivate the patient so that she can do better and be able to walk properly again without any aid, she said. Filimoni Namana, another volunteer who visited said he aims to be able to get his patient to stand up and walk. We just finished our muscle relaxation of the knee exercise which will help strengthen my patients knees, he said. The volunteers are also expected to introduce and supervise play recreational activities and exercises to those who have suffered stroke, head injuries and spinal cord injuries in an effort to get patients to accept their disabilities and explore the potential to live and participate at home and in the community. The concept of volunteering under the FVS is about nation building and participating in programs in society that will bring about civic pride and patriotism on the part of individuals who are involved. FVS is a Government initiative administered by PSC as the most cost effective and caring way of providing humanitarian assistance to society.
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ARIES A successful journey begins to show its positive effects. A trusted outfit is getting slip should you may need to look elsewhere for your needs. Arrange to be personally involved in a social work drive for future benefit. A fine week to say sweet things to a loved one. TAURUS A clash of opinions adds to the variety, and energises you into swift action. A debate on the pros and cons of a venture remains academic and needs your practical initiative to take it off the ground. Do not be obvious in wooing your lover - a little mystery adds to the fun week. GEMINI Work connected to sports and outdoor activity gets off to a fine start. A busy week where you can give full vent to your powers of communication - a talkathon. A missing file or document is located. This means its high time
you were slightly more organized. CANCER Cross connections, mixed up signals and such give you all the wrong messages in this week. So if you are peeved by the actions of a friend, think again, or hurt by the words of a dear one, stop, look and review the situation. A bonus or a windfall gain is on its way. LEO Last minute arrangements will not work so you must rely on advance planning. Community work beckons, but it is making you a wee bit unpopular with some people. Stop nit-picking and look at the larger gains in a personal relationship you value. VIRGO Expect some interference from vested interests in a path breaking decision. Doing the right thing will bring satisfaction despite the hurdles. An engaging conversation turns your mind towards further research. A trip may be
in the offing. LIBRA Others around you may well call it Smiley's week - your little gestures and encouragement bring a smile to many faces in this week. Your positive energy rubs off on colleagues and all work harder than usual. Evenings bring you the company of close friends in a nice long unwind and catch up binge. SCORPIO Responding to another's need will bring happiness. A loved one needs your support in a challenge. A feeling of doing less than you can handle overtakes you but this will pass. Fiction or other fantasy involvement will help you get your balance back. SAGITTARIUS Lots of people want to share their private secrets, doubts and fears with you . You have little choice but to listen and offer advice when asked. Naturally work becomes second priority. Of course if you work in isolation this
whole thing can be avoided. CAPRICORN You are dissatisfied with the rewards your work has earned. Lie low now if you wish to enjoy your just desserts later. Spend time with a youth who needs direction. Catching up with a hobby will bring a sense of relaxation from daily affairs. AQUARIUS The home becomes the focus of attention with redecoration, repairs and even gardening. Financial affairs are slowly configuring in your favour in this week. An estimate for a long term project is undervalued so don't go by appearances. PISCES Independence, originality and ideas are on the ascendant. The family needs you for moral support. A business arrangement is getting too personal - what are you going to do about it? Freedom of expression may be curtailed in a political turn of events.
1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces 1 Tbsp. cornstarch 1 Tbsp. reduced-sodium soy sauce 1 Tbsp. oil, divided 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 tsp. minced gingerroot 2 green peppers, diced 1/4 cup Kraft Catalina Dressing 1/2 cup Jumbo Roasted Cashews Make It COMBINE chicken, cornstarch and soy sauce. Marinate in refrigerator 15 min. HEAT 1-1/2 tsp. oil in nonstick wok or large skillet on high heat. Add garlic and ginger; stir-fry 1 min. Add chicken; stir-fry 4 to 5 min. or until
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What You Need 1/2 cup Miracle Whip Original Spread 1/4 cup tomato paste 2 Tbsp. Kraft Catalina Dressing 1 tsp. garam masala 1 tsp. ground cumin 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper 8 small boneless skinless chicken breasts 2 Tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro
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lightly browned. Remove from wok. ADD remaining oil and peppers to wok; stir-fry on medium-high heat 2 min. Add chicken; stir-fry 2 min. or until done. Stir in dressing. Spoon onto platter; top with nuts. Food Facts Adding cornstarch or potato starch to the marinade before stir-frying is a common Chinese cooking technique. The starch binds together with the liquid ingredients in the marinade and seals them to the meat, poultry or seafood being marinated. This technique is particularly important in quick cooking stir-fry dishes as it helps add more flavour to the food.
Make It HEAT oven to 350F. MIX first 6 ingredients until well blended. POUR over chicken in 13x9-inch baking dish; turn chicken to evenly coat both sides of each breast. Cover. BAKE 40 min. or until chicken is done (170F). Serve chicken topped with sauce and cilantro.
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84-Year-Old Claims $590M US Powerball Lottery Prize

An 84-year-old Florida woman who bought her Powerball ticket after another customer let her get ahead in line came forward Wednesday to claim the biggest undivided lottery jackpot in history: $590 million. Gloria C. MacKenzie, who lives in a modest, tin-roof house in Zephyrhills, where the sole winning ticket in the May 18 drawing was bought, took her prize in a lump sum of just over $370 million US. After federal taxes, she is taking home about $270 million US, lottery officials said. She did not speak to a crowd of reporters outside lottery headquarters, leaving quickly in a silver Ford Focus with her son and family friends. She was accompanied at the lottery offices by two unidentified attorneys. MacKenzie bought the winning ticket at a Publix supermarket in the town of about 13,300 people 48 kilometres northeast of Tampa. It is best known for the bottled spring water that bears its name and now, for one of the biggest lottery winners of all time. The $590 million was the secondlargest lottery jackpot in history, behind a $656 million Mega Millions prize in March 2012, but that sum was split, with three winning tickets. In a statement read by lottery officials, MacKenzie said she purchased the ticket after another buyer "was kind enough to let me go ahead in line." MacKenzie let the lottery computers generate the numbers at random. She said she also bought four other tickets for the drawing. "We are grateful with this blessing of winning the Florida Lottery Powerball jackpot," the statement said. "We hope that everyone would give us the than a decade ago from rural Maine with her husband, Ralph, who died in 2005. Back in her hometown of East Millinocket, Maine, relatives and friends were surprised to hear of her good fortune. Robert MacKenzie, Ralph's brother, said the couple met just after World War II after Ralph got out of the navy. He went to work in the town's paper mill, laboring as a technician for almost four decades. He said the couple raised four children in East Millinocket, a town of under 2,000 people in northern Maine. A daughter and son still live in East Millinocket, another son lives in Florida and another daughter lives out of state, possibly in Massachusetts, he said. Robert MacKenzie said he didn't know his sister-in-law had won until a reporter called him. "Holy mackerel," he said when told of her winnings. He added: "It hasn't soaked in, but I'm happy for her. That would be great because she's a widow and she can have a nice home now." One of the MacKenzies' daughters, Melinda "Mindy" MacKenzie, a high school teacher, still lives in the family home in East Millinocket in a quiet middle-class neighborhood of white clapboard houses. Ralph MacKenzie enjoyed snowmobiling, hunting and fishing, said Andrew Hopkins, a retired high school teacher and assistant principal who taught some of the MacKenzie children. "They were good people. That's about all I can tell you," said Hopkins, who lives across the street.
Gloria C. MacKenzie took the single lump-sum payment of about $370.9 million US before taxes opportunity to maintain our privacy for in the house," said James Hill. "I'm very happy for her. It couldn't have our family's benefit." The winner had 60 days to claim happened to a nicer person. She was the prize. Lottery spokesman David always pleasant and smiling." Bishop said MacKenzie, her lawyers Another neighbor, Don Cecil, joked, "I and her financial adviser spent about hope she gets a better place to live." two hours going through the necessary MacKenzie's neighbors offered few details about her life, including how paperwork. "They had clearly been preparing for long she had lived there and whether this. They took all this time to get she was married. They said she mostly kept to herself, but they saw her everything in order," Bishop said. Minutes after the announcement, a take short walks along the street and dozen reporters in Zephyrhills were exchanged pleasantries with her. camped outside MacKenzie's gray MacKenzie's house, situated among duplex, which backs up to a dirt alley mostly mobile homes and prefabricated houses, has a chain-link and is across from a cow pasture. Neighbors were surprised by her good fence with a sheet-metal roof and an old TV antenna. fortune. "She didn't say anything about it. She's Family, friends surprised by win so quiet and secluded. She's usually MacKenzie retired to Zephyrhills more
Australia has told North Korea it cannot re-establish an embassy in Canberra. The embassy in the capital was shut down in 2008 for financial reasons, but North Korea recently approached the Federal Government to revive a diplomatic presence. Foreign Affairs Minister Bob Carr initially said he would be happy to facilitate a potential line of communication to Pyongyang.
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Rape Accused Trio Deported

Three men accused of raping a Hamilton woman have been found not guilty of the attack in the city two years ago. Harvinder Singh, 22, Kamaljeet Singh, 27, and Sumit Vermani, 26, all faced one charge of rape after an incident at a Lake Rd house overnight April 16 and 17, 2011. However, in a dramatic twist the trio was immediately handcuffed by police after walking out of the dock. They were later taken to Hamilton Central Police Station. Vermani's lawyer, Mike Robb, said at the instruction of the Immigration Department the trio would now be deported back to India. Amir Chand, who was last week discharged without conviction, was also immediately deported back to India. Due to being charged and the subsequent rape trial, none of the men had been able to apply for residency and Immigration had chosen to send them home.
However, he now says the country's aggressive behaviour in recent months has prompted Australia to shut down the proposal. "We indicated that given their bellicose behaviour we did not want them to proceed," he said. "I've got to say that everyone who's engaged with North Korea - and that includes Senator John Kerry - looks forward to involving North Korea in negotiations."
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100 Students Thrown Off Flight For Keeping Cellphones On
Queen Marks 60th Anniversary Of Coronation

The Queen has marked the 60th anniversary of her coronation in private, ahead of a Westminster Abbey service on Tuesday which will feature the royal family and some 2,000 guests. Queen Elizabeth II took the throne on February 6, 1952 upon the death of her father King George VI. But to allow for a period of national mourning, she was only crowned 16 months later in London's Westminster Abbey. The 87-year-old monarch and her husband Prince Phillip marked the 60th anniversary of her coronation in private at Windsor Castle. The Queen's coronation in 1953 was the first to be televised, and more than 20 million people in Britain watched it live while another 11 million listened on the radio. The event sparked the popular growth of television in Britain. The Mail on Sunday newspaper said in its editorial: "We couldn't have known it at the time but 60 years ago today we crowned one of the greatest monarchs in our history. "Despite six decades of service, despite being the most recognisable person alive today, she remains the same quiet, humble servant she was that day."
Airline says students removed from plane for safety reasons

A group of about 100 high school students travelling from New York to Atlanta were thrown off a flight, along with their chaperones, after the pilot and crew lost patience with some kids who wouldnt sit down and put away their cellphones. The teenagers, all seniors at the Yeshiva of Flatbush, in Brooklyn, were ordered off the AirTran flight around 6 a.m. Monday as it sat at a gate at LaGuardia Airport. AirTrans parent company, Southwest Airlines, said in a statement that flight attendants asked passengers several times to take their seats and put their mobile devices away. The airline said that when some didnt comply, the captain repeated the request. When that didnt work, either, the whole group of students was ordered to disembark for safety reasons, the airline said. The flight was delayed for about 45 minutes while the students filed out of the Boeing 737, which seats about 137 people, leaving the plane mostly empty. Rabbi Seth Linfield, executive director at Yeshiva of Flatbush, said that administrators were still looking into the matter on Tuesday, but that he believed adults on the trip who said the students werent behaving that badly. Preliminarily, it does not appear that the action taken by the flight crew was justified, he said in a statement. Asked whether he thought 100 teenagers were too many to keep in order on a flight, Linfield said the school has taken similar-size groups before without any problems. Cabin crew made 'repeated requests' Southwest spokesman Brad Hawkins wouldnt get into details as to why the entire group was kicked out, but said I have no indication that the flight attendants overreacted. He said the AirTran cabin crew made repeated requests for an unknown number of the students to behave. The point at which the captain comes on the PA system and says, You all need to sit down, is unusual. The students were on a three-day trip that was to include a rafting excursion and a visit to a Six Flags theme park. The airline ultimately put the students on other flights, but it took 12 hours for some to reach their destination via transfers that took them as far out of their way as Milwaukee, Wis. Some students posted pictures and video of their journey on social media sites. At least one sent a barrage of Twitter messages to media organizations, complaining that the way they were being treated was a scandal. Linfield said Southwest Airlines offered vouchers to future air travel to faculty and students who were on the plane.
'Depraved' Dad Jailed For 'Selling' Son

A "depraved" dad has been sent to prison for sexual offending against his infant son. A 27-year-old South Canterbury man was sentenced in the Oamaru District Court to eight years 10 months imprisonment by Judge Joanna Maze for offending which will have a profound effect on his child. The man sat motionless in the dock as he was sentenced on a raft of child exploitation charges, including two of sexual violation and indecent assault, and selling the use of his then 13-month-old son for sexual gratification for $500. A minimum non-parole period of five years was imposed. He was granted permanent name suppression to protect the identity of his victim, the charges also included eight of doing an indecent act and 15 of making, possessing and distributing objectionable material and breaching a restraining order. The child is in the care of his mother. Judge Maze said the offender had offered pictures and videos of him exploiting his child in trade for photos of sexual offending against young girls. Between May and July last year he took images of him abusing his then 13-month-old son. Police found 815 objectionable images on his computer and 84 videos. The offender admitted straight away to police his offending when questioned in July last year and later went back to Police and thanked them for saving his life. The offender also tried to take his own life before the charges were laid. He said he could not identify any triggers that had led to the offending against his child. "You were the one person that he was entitled to think would protect him," Judge Joanna Maze said."How does a 13-month-old child protect himself? He can't, he can't even make a complaint. "The harm to the victim is difficult to quantify. The big difficulty will be keeping your part in his life from him as he grows up. There will be distress when he discovers the truth." He had traded his son like a commodity, she said. "It is degrading and cruel. You created a trading commodity so you could get pornographic film back.'' Crown prosecutor Andrew McRae said the offending included recording by video and photographing his sexual offending against his son and using the internet to distribute the material. The offender was given a three strike warning. He was caught in a bust of a North Island paedophile sting involving Aaron John Ellmers at the start of the year after New Zealand police infiltrated an international "spider web" of child abusers. Ellmers offered $500 for sexual gratification with the then 12-month old child and had flown across the country to abuse the boy but was arrested before he had the chance.
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A Saudi prince spent nearly $19-million on a private three-day extravaganza at Disneyland near Paris to celebrate his degree, the group that runs the theme park said Monday. Prince Fahd al-Saud booked entire areas of the park over May 22 to 24 for his 60 guests, who included friends, as well as diehard Disney fans and bloggers. The Paris event was the finale of a world tour paid for by the prince and called Disney Dreamers Everywhere. It started in Hong Kong Disneyland and moved on to theme parks in Tokyo, California, Florida and then France. The festivities included tailormade events involving rare Disney characters, Euro Disney said. According to regional newspaper Ouest France, the prince even had a hand in designing the costumes and the scenarios all specially shipped in for the event, along with 80 dancers. Rare characters making special guest appearances included Roger
Saudi Prince Spends $19-Million On Three-Day Disneyland Party To Celebrate Graduation

and Jessica Rabbit, the Aristocats and the cast of Up and Atlantis, the Lost Empire. This is the first time there has been such a grandiose, private world tour, said Julien Guedon, the editor of Disney Gazette, whose correspondent was on the Paris guest list. The prince had fun. He was there all along, but we are not allowed to speak about him, that was the order, he told The Daily Telegraph. Only true Disney aficionados could have kept up with the programme, as guests were roused at 6am to be taken down the parks Main Street, specially transformed into a typical Parisian street, and the fun ended at 2am every night. The prince had the park to himself early morning and after the official closing time at 11pm, said Mr. Guedon. The rest of the time, it was open to normal visitors, invited to meet some of the characters he had shipped in.
The deadly tornado near Oklahoma City last week was a record-breaking 2.6 miles (4.2 km) wide and packed wind of up to 295 mph, weather officials said. It was the second top-of-the scale EF-5 twister in the area in 11 days, the National Weather Service said. Last Friday's storm in El Reno, along with flooding, killed 18 people, including three storm chasers. The other EF-5 tornado hit the nearby city of Moore on 20 May, killing 24 people and wreaking widespread damage. Friday's massive twister avoided highly
Oklahoma Tornado Was Widest On Record
populated areas near the Oklahoma state capital, sparing lives. "If it was two more miles this way, it would have wiped out all of downtown, almost every one of our subdivisions and almost all of our businesses," El Reno Mayor Matt White said. William Hooke, of the American Meteorological Society, says it is only "a matter of time" before such a tornado hits a major urban centre. "You lay that path over Oklahoma City, and you have devastation of biblical proportions," Mr Hooke told the news agency.
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U.S. Agency Drops Plan To Allow Small Knives On Planes

The U.S. Transportation Security Administration is abandoning a plan to allow passengers to carry small knives, souvenir bats, golf clubs and other sports equipment onto planes in the face of fierce congressional and industry opposition, the head of the agency said Wednesday. By scuttling the plan to drop the knives and sports equipment from TSA's list of prohibited items, the agency can focus its attention on other priorities, including expanding its Pre-Check program to identify ahead of time travellers who don't pose a security risk, TSA Administrator John Pistole told the reporter. Pistole had unveiled the proposal to loosen the rules for carry-ons in March, saying the knives and other items can't enable terrorists to cause a plane to crash. He said intercepting them takes time that would be better used searching for explosives and other more serious threats. TSA screeners confiscate over 2,000 of the small folding knives a day from passengers. Skeptical lawmakers, airlines, labour unions and some law enforcement groups complained that the knives and other items in the hands of the wrong passengers could be used to injure or even kill passengers and crew. Last month 145 House members signed a letter to Pistole asking him to keep in place the current policy prohibiting passengers from including the knives and other items in their carry-on bags. Flight attendant unions organized protests in Washington and at airports across the country. And Airlines for America, which represents major U.S. airlines, as well as top executives from some of the nation's largest airlines, came out against the plan. "After getting the input from all these different constituents, I realized there was not across-the-board support that would serve us well in moving forward," Pistole said. By dispensing with the controversial proposal, he said the agency can focus on programs to identify the greatest security threats. "It is a recognition that, yes, these items could be used as weapons, but I want our folks to focus on those things that, again, are the most concern given the current intelligence," he said. Pistole's announcement that he was dropping the plan came as the House was expected to vote on an amendment to a Homeland Security spending bill that would block the TSA from spending money to implement the plan. The amendment will still be offered and it is expected to pass, said Eben Burnham-Snyder, a spokesman for Rep. Ed Markey, D-Massachusetts, a sponsor of the amendment. Pistole's decision is a "victory for every single person who sets foot on a plane, and a reaffirmation that the government listens to the people," Markey said in a statement. But some opponents changed their position in recent weeks as Pistole explained his reasoning to Congress and in meetings with interest groups. Among those who initially criticized the TSA plan was Debra Burlingame, whose brother Charles was the pilot of the plane that hit the Pentagon in the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. "They laid out a case for this that I thought made a lot of sense, and I really changed my mind," she said in an interview. "The TSA is so overwhelmed with the screening process and what they are trying to keep off airplanes, that I think to lessen that difficult task or mitigate it can be a good thing," Burlingame said. "There is a safety issue. But there is a difference between safety onboard an aircraft and security aboard an aircraft." The proposal would have permitted folding knives with blades that are 2.36 inches (6 centimetres) or less in length and are less than 1/2 inch (1 centimetre) wide. The aim was to allow passengers to carry pen knives, corkscrews with small blades and other knives. Passengers also would also have been be allowed to bring onboard noveltysized baseball bats less than 24 inches long, toy plastic bats, billiard cues, ski poles, hockey sticks, lacrosse sticks and two golf clubs. It's unlikely in these days of hardened cockpit doors, armed off-duty pilots travelling on planes and other preventive measures that the small folding knives could be used by terrorists to take over a plane, Pistole told Congress at a March hearing. But in late April, three days before the proposal was scheduled to go into effect, the TSA announced it was being temporarily delayed in order to accommodate feedback from an advisory committee made up of aviation industry, consumer and law enforcement officials. The proposal would have brought U.S. security rules more in line with international rules. There has been a gradual easing by the U.S. of some of the security measures applied to passengers after Sept. 11. In 2005, the TSA changed its policies to allow passengers to carry on small scissors, knitting needles, tweezers, nail clippers and up to four books of matches. The move came as the agency turned its focus toward keeping explosives off planes, because intelligence officials believed that was the greatest threat to commercial aviation. And in September 2011, the TSA no longer required children 12 years old and under to remove their shoes at airport checkpoints. The agency recently issued new guidelines for travellers 75 and older so they can avoid removing shoes and light jackets when they go through airport security checkpoints.
Cat Caught Smuggling Mobile Man With 'Micropenis' Visits Phones Into Russian Prison Camp Doctor, Discovers He's Actually A Guards patrolling a prison colony in Woman northern Russia have caught a cat that was being used to smuggle mobile
phones to inmates. As the cat was climbing a fence into the labour camp in Komi, the guards noticed it had a bulky package taped to its back. The package contained two mobile phones, batteries and phone chargers. The prison posted a photograph on its website of the black-and-white cat held up by the scruff of its neck by a guard with the bulky package still stuck to its fur. "They have foiled various attempts to smuggle banned objects into Prison Colony Number One before, but in the case of the cat, the prison colony is at a loss: nothing like this has happened in the prison's history," the regional prison service said. In a similar incident in Brazil in January, a cat was caught inside a jail with blades, drill bits and a mobile phone taped to its body. A 66-year-old man who thought he merely had an unusually tiny penis was shocked to find out from doctors that he was actually a woman. The unnamed patient arrived at Kwong Wah Hospital in Hong Kong complaining of a swelling in his abdomen. After being examined by doctors, it was determined that the swelling was caused by a cyst on one of his ovaries. Doctors from Kwong Wah and Queen Elizabeth Hospitals explained that the patient suffered from both the chromosomal abnormality known as Turner Syndrome and the genetic disorder congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH), giving him the internal organs of a woman along with the physical appearance of a man.
"The patient, by definition, is a woman who cannot get pregnant. But she also has CAH, which gave her the appearance of a man," Chinese University pediatrics professor Ellis Hon Kam-lun told the South China Morning Post. "It's an interesting and very rare case of having the two combinations. It probably won't be seen again in the near future." In fact, there have been only six instances of both disorders occurring simultaneously in recorded medical history. According to his doctors, the patient, who is 4'5" tall, bearded, has a micropenis and no testicles, plans to continue identifying as male, and may undergo male hormone replacement therapy.
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1) From where does the name "Canada" come? A. From the First Nations word meaning land. B. From the Inuit word "Kanata" meaning nations. C. From the Inuit word meaning home. D. From "Kanata", the First Nations word for village. 2) Who can help if you cannot pay for a lawyer? A. Borrow from the government. B. Ask for legal aid services.
A. Alexa McDonough. B. Jean Chrtien. C. Paul Martin. D. Stephen Harper 9) When did the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms become part of the Constitution? A. 1982. B. 1919. C. 1867. D. 1980. 10) Why is the British North America Act important in Canadian history? A. It was written by the British government. B. It was agreed to by the First Nations and Inuit. C. The Aboriginal people signed the act. D. It made Confederation legal. ANSWERS 1.D 2.B 3.B 4.D 5.C 6.A 7.C 8.D 9.A 10.D
Citizenship Applicants Can Retake Test, No Wait Times

Citizenship applicants who fail their first citizenship test will now have the opportunity to rewrite the test rather than wait for an appointment with a citizenship judge, Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism Minister Jason Kenney announced on Tuesday. "The Government of Canada remains committed to maintaining Canada's tradition of high numbers of permanent residents taking up full citizenship, and this is one of many recent improvements that have been made to the citizenship process to ensure the timely welcoming of new citizens," said minister Kenney. In the past, individuals who failed their knowledge test would be required to wait a number of months for an appointment with a citizenship judge, who would make a final decision on their case. However, as of today, applicants will be informed of their results immediately following their test. Individuals who fail but have met all other criteria will be provided with a date to rewrite the test a few weeks later. Those who pass their test will be scheduled for a citizenship ceremony. Moreover, individuals who are currently waiting to see a citizenship judge because they had previously failed the test will also be invited to rewrite the test. Minister Kenney also announced that all family members listed on one application no longer need to be approved at the same time. Previously, there were cases where all family members who had applied together were held up in obtaining citizenship when only one family member had failed a knowledge or language test. Successful applicants will now be informed that they may have their applications processed independent of other family members. As such, fewer people will need to wait for their applications to be processed and can proceed directly to being granted citizenship. These changes means shorter wait times for some citizenship applicants. In addition, with the increase in citizenship judges, there will be more decisions on citizenship applications and more citizenship ceremonies. Eight additional citizenship judges have been appointed since the beginning of this year. Under Economic Action Plan 2013, the government of Canada announced an investment of $44 million over two years to put toward improving citizenship processing. These funds will enable CIC to better tackle the growing demand for citizenship grants and proofs, and assist in processing the existing inventory. "We know that newcomers look forward to acquiring their Canadian citizenship and we are committed to helping qualified applicants acquire this privilege in a timely manner," said Minister Kenney. "Together, these measures combined will result in faster processing of citizenship applications."
Older children of immigrants will be prevented from joining their parents and siblings in Canada under a new federal government plan to restrict the definition of "dependent child." The change, which takes effect Jan. 1, will narrow the definition of a dependent child to someone younger than 19, rather than the current 22, and remove an exception for older children who study full time. The new rules could make roughly 7,000 immigrants a year
Ottawa To Change Immigration Age Limit Of Dependant Children To Under 19

ineligible to come to Canada. According to an outline of the plan obtained by the reporter, the changes reflect the government's immigration goals: to fuel economic prosperity, transition to a fast and flexible economic immigration system and target those with the skills to meet labour needs. "The earlier in life immigrants arrive, the more their educational experience will resemble that of their Canadian-
born counterparts and the easier it will be to learn an official language and adapt to Canadian cultural traits and social norms," it says. Under the current immigration law, one's child is considered a dependent if they are under 22 and remain single. Exemptions are given to those over 22 if they depend on the parents' financial support and have attended school continuously as full-time students. Continued on Page 34
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B.C. Premier Christy Clark To Run In Kelowna By-Election

Westside-Kelowna MLA Ben Stewart will step down so Clark can run
Mixed Martial Arts Can Legally Be Held In BC

Ottawa passed a bill to legalize contact sports Mixed martial arts events can now forty grams each in mass. Some jurisdictions ignored the legally be held in BC. Ottawa has passed a bill to legalize antiquated wording of the law. contact sports like mixed martial arts The UFC, the largest promoter of MMA fighting, lobbied for the legislative across Canada. Vancouver Councilor Kerry Jang says change. As it has done in the US, the promoters still have to fill out some UFC has pushed for government to sanction the sport. paperwork with the city. The MMA events will be treated no This is a major development for the differently than say a wrestling event or sport of mixed martial arts as we now a rock concert. Before when it was not have a consistent legislative framework legal in Canada, there were additional for Canada and its provinces, Tom insurance requirements and other legal Wright, the UFCs director of Canadian operations, said in a statement. waivers that we had to obtain. Vancouver has seen millions of dollars Liberal Massimo Pacetti, who in revenue by hosting two MMA events supported the bill, said its an important move. in recent years. The legislation, which originated in the We are laying the groundwork for Senate, takes certain fighting sports, the general acceptance of these sports including taekwondo and karate as across the country, he said during the well as the popular sport of MMA, out debate. Supporters say MMA bouts are no of legal limbo. The bill passed the Commons easily more dangerous than boxing matches. with 267 members of parliament in Others say they may be safer, because MMA fighters can quit when they want, favour and only nine opposed. The Criminal Code section on prize- while boxers tend to fight until theres fighting was last changed in 1934, long a knockout or the referee steps in. before the rise of the new fighting sports. Since 2008, the UFC has hosted 12 Section 83.1 of the Criminal Code only Canadian events split between Montreal (six), Toronto (three), Vancouver (two) exempted boxing. The section said anyone who engages and Calgary (one). as a principal in a prize fight, Winnipeg is set to host UFC 161 on encourages, promotes or is present at June 15. Edmonton-based Maximum a prize fight as an aid, second, surgeon, The umpire, backer or reporter is guilty Fighting Championship is the largest of an offence unless the boxing Canadian promoter. contest is held with the permission In most jurisdictions, MMA is or under the authority of an athletic regulated by the same athletic bodies board or commission or similar body that oversee boxing. established by or under the authority Currently, MMA is sanctioned at a of the legislature of a province for the provincial level in British Columbia, Manitoba, Nova Scotia, Ontario and control of sport within the province. The section also allowed a boxing Quebec, while it has been sanctioned contest between amateur sportsmen, on a municipal level within Alberta, where the contestants wear boxing New Brunswick and the Northwest gloves of not less than one hundred and Territories.
B.C. Premier Christy Clark has confirmed she is planning to run for a seat in the riding of Westside-Kelowna in a by-election next month. Clark made the announcement at the Quails' Gate winery, owned by former cabinet minister Ben Stewart, who will give up his seat so that Clark can call a by-election by next week. The Liberal leader said she had several offers from other MLAs willing to step down, but decided the Kelowna riding was the "natural fit." All three seats in the Kelowna area are considered safe seats for the B.C. Liberals, and Stewart won his Westside seat by 6,000 votes, taking nearly twice as many votes as the NDP candidate. Clark currently lives in Vancouver, where her son goes to school, but has promised to establish a second residence in the city. Historical significance The premier noted the historical significance of her decision to run in Kelowna, which was once the riding of former premiers WAC Bennett and his son Bill Bennett. "We say names like WAC Bennett and Bill Bennett and we think of leadership two great leaders who shaped our
province," said Clark. She noted it has been decades since a premier has been elected from B.C.'s interior. "I hope that with the blessing of the people of Westside-Kelowna, I can be the third premier to bring a vision to British Columbia from this community." Stewart, who founded Quail's Gate estate winery, was first elected in 2009 and served as a cabinet minister in several portfolios, including agriculture. He said he decide to offer his seat to the premier so Clark would have a chance to deliver on what she campaigned on. Clark led the B.C. Liberals to a surprising victory in the May 14 provincial election, but was defeated in her own riding of Vancouver-Point Grey by NDP candidate David Eby, a high-profile civil rights lawyer, by more than 1,000 votes. No date for the by-election has been announced yet, but Clark said it would be called within a week, meaning Westside-Kelowna voters will head to the polls in mid-July. The NDP has promised to run a candidate in the race.
Mystery buyer snags 14-room, two-floor penthouse condo The penthouse at Vancouver's Fairmont The interiors have just been done by Pacific Rim has sold for $25 million, Vancouver designer Robert Bailey. making it one of the most expensive The listing agent, Malcolm Hasman, condos ever sold in Canada, as reoirted. refused to say who the buyers are The 6,400-square-foot condo was or to confirm the price. However, listed for $28.8 million and was on the sources tell the CBC that members of a wealthy Middle Eastern family were market for 650 days. The two-storey property has 14 rooms, in town last week to look at properties including four bathrooms and three in Vancouver. bedrooms, a gym, open courtyard, The new owners did not just buy the library, as well as a rooftop terrace penthouse at the Fairmont, but at least overlooking Coal Harbour and the one other property as well, sources said. North Shore Mountains. Penthouse One will cost the new Other properties may have sold for owners $68,000 a year in taxes and more in private sales, but industry sources say this is the highest priced $4,200 a month in condo fees. The last time the penthouse sold condo to be sold on the multiple listing was in April 2010 for $17 million. service (MLS).
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The CRTC has unveiled a new code of conduct that forbids cellphone companies from charging customers fees to break their contracts after two years and makes it easier to unlock cellphones. Those are two of the biggest takeaways from a new code of conduct that the broadcast regulator unveiled on Monday and will come into effect for contracts signed after Dec. 2, 2013. The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission has been working on the code for a number of months after a lengthy consultation process with consumers and the industry. The new code will allow consumers to: Terminate their wireless contracts after two years without cancellation fees, even if they have signed on for a longer term. Cap extra data charges at $50 a month and international data roaming charges at $100 a month to prevent bill shock. Have their cellphones unlocked after 90 days, or immediately if they paid for the device in full. Return their cellphones, within 15 days and specific usage limits, if they are unhappy with their service. Accept or decline changes to the key terms of a fixed-term contract (i.e., two-year), and receive a contract that is easy to read and understand. "Hopefully, these rules will convince the companies to treat people with a little more respect," said Steve Anderson of consumer watchdog group Open Media.
New CRTC Wireless Rules Ban Contract Break Fees After 2 Years
In the lead-up to public hearings held earlier this year, the CRTC said it heard a lot of angry comments about threeyear contracts offered by wireless carriers when it was putting together a draft version of the national code for wireless services. "The wireless code will contribute to a more dynamic marketplace by making it possible for Canadians to discuss their needs with service providers at least every two years," CRTC chair Jean-Pierre Blais said. The CRTC has a backer in the federal Competition Bureau, which has said it supports measures to limit contract length. Cellphone contracts of no more than two years are the standard in the U.S, Europe and elsewhere in the developing world. Many say it's no coincidence that cellular users in those places own more phones, use them more and replace them more frequently. "What we were concerned about was ensuring that there was a dynamic marketplace, that is, that people didn't feel entrapped in their contracts when they want to maybe use the offer of a new entrant or a competitor across the street," Blais said. "So, it really is about freeing up Canadians to choose either stay with their current carrier, under renegotiated terms, or go to a competitor." To be clear, the new code will not go as far as "banning" cellphone contracts of three years or longer. It simply means a consumer can't be charged a fee for getting out of a contract they've dutifully paid off for more than two years. Effectively, it likely spells the beginning of the end for the once ubiquitous three-year subsidized cellphone contract in Canada. "Glad to see three-year wireless contracts will soon go the way of the Dodo bird in this country," cabinet minister Tony Clement tweeted after the code was released.
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Telus, one of Canada's "big three" wireless providers, said it already does a lot of the things mentioned in the new code. "Telus replaced contract cancellation charges with a device balance some years ago," the company said in a statement. "We also already offer phone unlocking for our customers, and we already have a cap on international data roaming." It said the new code will "give Canadians a strong and friendly set of protections." Rival wireless provider Rogers told reporter it also already fulfills many of the requirements but said the company might not be able to put in place all the necessary technology and systems that are needed to comply with the new code by the CRTC's December deadline. "None of this is rocket science, but it all takes time," Ken Engelhart, Rogers vice-president in charge of regulatory issues, told the news agency. "And when you're a big company with big IT systems or for that matter, a small company with small IT systems these things typically take 12 to 18 months to implement, and the CRTC has given us six months." Shorter contracts could also mean cellphone companies might offer smaller subsidies on devices meaning customers might pay more up front for their phone, Engelhart said. "I'm not sure that this will be something that consumers are necessarily going to be positive about, but time will tell," he said.
Bell spokesman Paolo Pasquini told the reporter that the company already provides customers with a number of ways to avoid signing a long-term contract and warned a two-year time frame could end up limiting their options. "Most have chosen three-year contracts because of the big price reductions they mean on the latest smartphones," he said. "Restricting to two years means less flexibility for consumers, so it remains to be seen how they'll respond." Price hikes possible There's a good chance, however, that Canadians could see the price they pay for their cellphones up front rise as a consequence of their newly won longterm freedom. "This requirement does limit consumer choice in the marketplace, and could make a customers upfront purchase price of a smartphone more expensive than current offerings," the Canadian Wireless Telecommunications Association said in a statement. The CWTA is the lobby group that represents the industry in Canada. "There will be some major technology development and costs associated with implementing and complying with the new code, but the industry will work very hard to have all aspects of the code ready for customers by Dec. 2, 2013." But at least one consumer group welcomed the move. "The wireless code has rules to help wireless customers where it counts the bottom line," John Lawford of the Public Interest Advocacy Centre said in a statement. "It also makes it easier to switch companies because those costs are limited and are clear."
Woman Loses $6,000 In Vancouver Rental Scam

Fake landlord posts realtor's photos on Kijiji
Police are warning renters to be careful when looking for apartments after a woman lost $6,000 in a fake landlord scam in Vancouver. Sandy Irving found an 1,800-squarefoot apartment in Coal Harbour on the online classifieds site, Kijiji. "Well, I thought, I've hit a good one here, because this is better than lots I've seen," Irving said. She viewed the suite four times, but each time, the man claiming to be the landlord said he was too busy to go with her. The pair met at a coffee shop to sign the rental agreement, and Irving made copies before giving him $6,000 in cash for the first month's rent and deposit. But the condo was not actually for rent. It was for sale by an owner who lives in Korea. Pictures from the legitimate real estate listing were used for the fraudulent rental ad. The listing agent says the fake owner tricked the building concierge into letting Irving into the suite by saying he was taking the suite off the market and renting it out instead. He arranged for the concierge to give a key to Irving. Police say renters should get a passport copy, drivers licence or other ID from potential landlords before handing over any money. "If at all you feel uncomfortable in a transaction when you're trying to rent a place, we suggest that you back out and you look at another place to rent," he said. Police are examining surveillance video from the photocopy shop to try and locate the scam artist.

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Wind Mobile Mulls Offer For Mobilicity

CEO Lacavera says merging the two companies is a 'logical combination'
Wind Mobile would like to open talks to buy Mobilicity in a bid to create a fourth national wireless competitor, CEO Anthony Lacavera said Wednesday. Wind Mobile is already the fourthlargest wireless carrier in Ontario, British Columbia and Alberta, Lacavera said. "We are certainly interested in re-opening the discussion with Mobilicity," he said in an interview. Ottawa is blocking a $380-million deal to sell Mobilicity to Telus Corp. and said it will continue to prohibit spectrum transfers that would limit competition in the cellphone industry. Shares in Telus closed at $35.16, down 65 cents, on the Toronto Stock Exchange. Mobilicity but not its spectrum. In that case, Telus would ask for a refund on Mobilicity's spectrum licence, said Grant, managing director of the SeaBoard Group. "I see Telus maintaining its offer to buy Mobilicity probably adjusting the price somewhat," said Grant, managing director of the SeaBoard Group. Grant also said other buyers could also emerge, including foreign carriers. Analyst Troy Crandall said Wind and Mobilicity have the same type of spectrum and operate in similar geographic areas. "Wind will be one of the potential bidders for the company, assuming they can get the capital," Crandall said. With the addition of Mobilicity, the combined companies would have close to one million subscribers, said Crandall of MacDougall, MacDougall & MacTier. Wind Mobile launched in late 2009 after the federal government held a spectrum auction to allow new companies to bring more competition to Canada's cellphone industry. Mobilicity, Public Mobile and Quebecor's Videotron launched in 2010 and Maritime-based Eastlink got its wireless service running earlier this year. However, Wind Mobile has been put up for sale by its Dutch owner VimpelCom. Lacavera and original financial Wind Mobile backer Naquib Sawiris reportedly want to buy it back.
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Spectrum refers to radio waves over which wireless networks operate, carrying voice and data. Lacavera said Mobilicity's spectrum, if combined with Wind Mobile's, would allow the combined company to build out a faster, next-generation network that will handle heavy data use from smartphones and tablets. "We can't go to the next generation without more spectrums," he said, calling the merging of the two companies a "logical combination." Wind Mobile has more than 600,000 subscribers while Mobilicity has 250,000, a small drop compared to the roughly 25 million customers who
Companies Could Face Hefty Fines For Violating Consumer Product Laws: Aglukkaq Companies that break consumer safety our government is ensuring that
laws, which apply to everyday goods including kids' toys and household products, could now face hefty fines of up to $25,000 per day. Health Minister Leona Aglukkaq introduced the change Tuesday. It requires companies that violate the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act (CCPSA) to pay up. Canada's existing safety law applies to a number of consumer goods including sporting goods, motor vehicles and their parts, and food and drugs. "Canadian consumers expect the products they pick up on store shelves to be safe for them and their families," Aglukkaq said. "By introducing significant fines for companies who violate orders to recall unsafe products, companies who break the law will pay the price." Fines for breaking the rules will range from $5,000 to $25,000, depending on the nature of violations and the history of the people and companies involved. Each day a rule is broken, it can count as a separate violation of the CCPSA. The financial penalty will only come into effect when a company doesn't comply with government-ordered recalls within established time frames. "In most cases, industry shares our concern for having safe products on the Canadian marketplace," Aglukkaq said. "These penalties will zero in on companies and organizations who won't take action to protect Canadians from dangerous products."
have signed up with Rogers, Telus and Bell. Mobilicity currently provides nocontract cellphone service in Toronto, Ottawa, Calgary, Edmonton and Vancouver. Lacavera has repeatedly said Wind Mobile, Mobilicity and Public Mobile need to consolidate to create a fourth national carrier to go up against Rogers, Bell and Telus. His past calls for consolidation, though, have been rebuffed by Mobilicity and Public Mobile. "I'm looking forward to starting the
Wind Mobile CEO Tony Lacavera says he is interested in buying rival Mobilicity.
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discussions as soon as it makes sense for Mobilicity," Lavacera said from Toronto. Telus couldn't be reached for comment on Wednesday about any future plans for Mobilicity. Industry Minister Christian Paradis has said the government will use all the tools at its disposal to ensure there are at least four wireless competitors in every region of Canada. Telecom analyst Iain Grant said while Wind would a logical buyer for Mobilicity, Telus could still buy
Australian Deported For Raping Calgary Woman After doing federal time for raping "indicating the sex was consensual."
a woman he met at a local bar, an Australian man has been sent home based on serious criminality. Stephen Morrow, 33, arrived in Canada in February 2009 on a working visa and by March the following year was accused of a violent sex assault. Convicted of the crime, he served a threeand-a-half year term then was released last week and deported this past Monday. Parole Board of Canada documents show the registered sex offender, "for an extended period of time denied" his crime,
In documents from recent months, the board assessed Morrow as being at moderate risk for violent or sexual re-offending. "Alcohol abuse is identified a contributor factor in your criminal behaviour... (it) will greatly increase your risk of reoffending," the documents state. Morrow told the board he did not participate in sex offender programming, lying about his conviction when he first arrived at prison to protect himself from the inmate population.
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A guide to cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
CPR For Children Over 1 Year
Checking vital signs
signs of life until the ambulance arrives If the child is NOT breathing, place one hand on his forehead and with your other hand, lift his chin slightly so his mouth opens. Seal your mouth over his mouth, pinch his nose gently and blow steadily for two breaths. If there are no signs of life after two breaths, make sure someone has phoned 911 and commence chest compressions.
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If a child is unconscious, the first step is to check his mouth for any items blocking the airway. These could include his tongue, food, vomit or blood. If blockages are found, roll him onto his side keeping his top leg bent as shown. This is known as the recovery position. Clear any blockages using your fingers, then check for breathing. If no blockage is found, roll the child onto his back and check for breathing. Listen for the sound of the breath, look for movements of the chest or feel for the breath on your cheek.
Chest compressions
Rescue breathing
If the child is breathing, gently roll him onto his side and into the recovery position, as shown. Phone 911 and check him regularly for continued
Position the heel of your hands in the centre of the childs chest; interlace your fingers and lift them off the chest as shown. Using the heel of your hand, give 30 compressions. Each compression should depress the chest by about one third. After 30 compressions, take a deep breath, seal your mouth over the childs mouth, pinch his nose and give 2 steady breaths. Continue giving 30 compressions followed by 2 breaths until medical help arrives. If signs of life return, move the child into the recovery position (see #2), however, continue to monitor breathing and be prepared to recommence CPR at any time.
Milk is one of the most nutritious choices that kids can make at home or at school. It's a natural, nutrient-packed food that is a "good" or "excellent" source of nine essential nutrients that growing children need for good health and strong bones. Here are some easy tips to follow to ensure your kids get the three servings of milk they need each day. 1. Serve milk ice-cold, the way kids like it, between 35-40 degrees F. Pour it right before serving and promptly return the container to the refrigerator
Tips For Getting Kids To Drink More Milk
so the milk maintains its fresh taste. 2. Be a role model. When children see you drink milk, they are more likely to drink it, too. 3. Serve milk at meals. Set expectations ahead of time that milk is the beverage of choice at meal times. 4. Serve flavored milk. Kids love it, and ounce for ounce it has the same nutrients as unflavored milk. 5. Stock the fridge with single-serve containers of white and flavored milk for grab n go. 6. Serve milk in special glasses and with a straw. Let older kids use mix-ins to create a new milk flavor. 7. Let children use a straw to drink the milk left in the bowl after finishing their cereal. 8. Order low-fat flavored milk in kid-friendly, single-serve containers instead of soda when eating out. 9. Remind children to drink milk with School Lunch. Studies show that when children drink milk at lunch, they have higher intakes of several critical nutrients, including calcium, zinc and vitamin A. 10. Send milk money and have children buy milk when they take their lunch to school.
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While everyone is addicted to coffee, be it a cappuccino or espresso, not many are aware of the hazards of the consumption of excess caffeine, as compared to the good old cuppa tea. So reduce your intake of coffee and drink immunity. It helps the immune system tea more often. A few points on why tea to fight off infections. is not just refreshing, but also beneficial - Tea is one of the single best cancer to our physical and mental well-being! fighters you can put in your body. Thank - Since tea contains antioxidants, it the polyphenols, the antioxidants found protects the body from premature in tea, for their cancer-fighting effects. aging and ill-effects of pollution. - If not consumed in excess, tea keeps - It is known to reduce the risk of a you hydrated. It is one beverage that heart attack and stroke. Studies show contributes to our fluid needs. that drinking tea keeps your arteries - Unless you add milk or sweetener smooth and clog-free. to it, tea is calorie-free and helps in - It's not just the milk added to tea that losing weight. So if you want to have builds strong bones. Tea itself protects a satisfying, calorie-free beverage, it is your bones. the top choice. - Tea contains fluoride and tannins - Tea increases your metabolism. that keep plaque at bay. So add Lots of people complain about a slow unsweetened tea drinking to your daily metabolic rate and their inability to dental routine of brushing and flossing lose weight. By drinking just five cups for healthier teeth and gums! of tea per day, you can increase your - Drinking tea helps in building a strong metabolism.
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Papaya Could Help Lower Heart Attack Risk
Lose Weight By Eating Slowly
Learn tricks to help you eat slower, which will help you lose weight. Slowing down when you eat is a weight-loss strategy based upon the fattening fact that our brains register fullness about 20 minutes after our stomachs. This lag time causes overeating and, ultimately, weight gain. By making a few easy changes to your eating style, you can slow down your swallowing and allow your brain to catch up with your belly. As a result, youll consume fewer calories without feeling any less satisfied. Plus, youll be able to continue to enjoy your favorite foods because youll be at less risk of overindulging. 1. Schedule more time for eating. Seems contradictory to the goal of weight loss, doesnt it? But if you only allot a short time to eat, youll gobble your food down so fast, your body will never have a chance to signal you that you really didnt need so much. So unless you feel you have the utmost of control, adjust your schedule so you eat your food slowly and calmly over 30 minutes. Two-thirds of the way through, youll probably start feeling full, and will lose your desire for more.
Face packs made from a concoction of antiseptic properties will help to get rid natural ingredients can clear off acne of acne soon. from your face. Single ingredients like Vinegar: Wherever you see acne on unprocessed honey, toothpaste and your face, apply apple cider vinegar. Leave it overnight to dry. The spots vinegar can also do the job well. Vedika Trivedi, a professional from will disappear in a day. Jawed Habib's hair and beauty salon Toothpaste: It contains a chemical chain, explains how to use them called Triclosan, which helps in reducing burnt spots. It is also known as an effectively: Raw honey: Apply unprocessed antibacterial ingredient, which reduces honey directly on the affected area. Its swelling and has cooling properties. This information is provided for knowledge and educational purposes only. Individuals should visit their physicians for more information on their health.
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2. Substitute chopsticks. This is another way to guarantee you eat slower. Start by buying a really nice pair that youd be happy to eat with frequently. Then eat even non-Asian meals with them. This slows you down because chopsticks pick up much less food with each bite than a fork. They also require more dexterity and concentration than a fork. If you find chopsticks too frustrating, try holding your fork or spoon in your nondominant hand. 3. Keep your focus. Okay, we know you want to eat with others, and if you have a family, probably insist on it. Doing so provides all kinds of health benefits that have nothing to do with nutrition. So if you do eat with others, just dont get so lost in conversation that you lose awareness of the eating process. Your task is to cherish each bite, eating slowly and mindfully, even while talking with others. 4. Drink water between bites. While water doesnt reduce appetite, it does slow down your eating process. And its certainly healthy for you. So after every swallow of food, take a small sip of water before picking up the fork again.
A group of students has explored health benefits of papaya and discovered some facts about the delicious tropical fruit, including its usage in lowering chances of heart attack and controlling diabetes. During the research, final year students also discovered numerous advantages of papaya seeds. The juice of papaya seeds is every essential to protect kidney from becoming dysfunctional because seeds contains flavonoids and phenotic, which provides prevention from germs of such diseases. Besides this papaya seeds can also protect from number of infections and could also be used to clean intestines insects. In Nigeria, 76.7 percent children got rid from intestines insects by drinking juice of papaya seeds in seven days. People in Japan also believed that liver could be protected from diseases with usage of one teaspoon of papaya seeds. The seeds can be used with milk to avoid typhoid disease and it can also cure from hemorrhoids-kind diseases. Papaya seeds also contain a special compound, which helps to stop formation of tumor. Papaya contain huge amount of vitamin C, potassium, calcium, iron, thiamin and magnesium.
The enzyme papain in papaya gives relief from indigestion and gastric problems, and that chemical integrate carpain in papaya also helped from some kind of diseases. Papaya was also very useful to control or stop diabetes. Cancer can be eradicated through daily intake of papaya, as it contains chemical integrates such as lycopene and others. Eating papaya daily could help reduce weight. Patients suffering from hypertension should include papaya in their daily diet. Papaya also reduces chance of heart attack. Papaya is also known as body cleaner as it helps to maintain internal body system at normal stage. Vitamin A in papaya helps improve the eyesight vision. It also increases fertility power in male and female. Papaya helps to stop blood clothing in feet of people, who are in sedentary job while magnesium in papaya helps to eliminate face acnes. It also gives cure from soling on injuries. In addition, papaya also eliminates nausea and constipation complaints and it also protect from formation of emphysema in body of those who are habitual of smoking, the researchers said.
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Benefits Of Rose Water

Generations of women have used rose water as part of their skin care regime. It isn't uncommon to hear grannies extolling its benefits and not without reason. Rose water and rose oil are one of the oldest skin care and grooming products. It used to be added to baths as also to treat mild skin conditions. They are found in many cosmetic products these days. Here are a few ways how rosewater works wonders for you: 1. Since rose oil has anti-inflammatory properties, using rose water can help in reducing the redness from irritated or over-heated skin. 2. It is a great cleanser and aids in removing oil and dirt accumulated in clogged pores. Thus preventing acne and pimples. 3. It has astringent like properties, which is why it is used after facials and clean ups to close open pores. Applying rose water after steaming tightens capillaries, reduces redness and blotchiness. 4. The aroma of roses is said to be a powerful mood enhancer. It rids you of feelings of anxiety and promotes emotional wellbeing, thereby making you look relaxed. Since it is destressing, it helps you sleep better which means you will wake up feeling fresh. 5. The best and easiest way to use it is to apply it at night. It helps clear all impurities that your face has collected through the day.
Purified components of ginger may have properties that help asthma patients breathe more easily, a study from researchers at Columbia University have revealed. Asthma is characterized by bronchoconstriction, a tightening of the bronchial tubes that carry air into and out of the lungs. Bronchodilating medications called beta-agonists are among the most common types of asthma medications and work by relaxing the airway smooth muscle (ASM) tissues. This study looked at whether specific components of ginger could help enhance the relaxing effects of bronchodilators. "Asthma has become more prevalent in recent years, but despite an improved understanding of what causes asthma and how it develops, during the past 40 years few new treatment agents have been approved for targeting asthma symptoms," said lead author Elizabeth Townsend, PhD, post-doctoral research fellow in the Columbia University Department of Anesthesiology. "In our study, we demonstrated that purified components of ginger can work synergistically with beta-agonists to relax ASM," she explained. To conduct their study, the researchers took human ASM tissue samples and caused the samples to contract by exposing them to acetylcholine, a neurotransmitting compound that causes bronchoconstriction. Next, the researchers mixed the beta-agonist isoproterenol with three separate components of ginger: 6-gingerol, 8-gingerol or 6-shogaol. Contracted tissue samples were exposed to each of these three mixtures as well as unadulterated isoproterenol and the relaxation responses were recorded and compared.
Ginger May Harbour Cure For Asthma Symptoms
At the conclusion of their study, the researchers found that tissues treated with the combination of purified ginger components and isoproterenol exhibited significantly greater relaxation than those treated only with isoproterenol; of the three ginger components, 6-shogaol appeared most effective in increasing the relaxing effects of the beta-agonist. Once they were able to demonstrate that the ginger components enhanced the relaxing effects of the beta -agonist, they turned their attention to learning why. First, the researchers wanted to determine if the ginger components might work by affecting an enzyme called phosphodiesterase4D (PDE4D). Previous studies have shown that PDE4D, which is found in the lungs, inhibits processes that otherwise help relax ASM and lessen inflammation. Using a technique called fluorescent polarization, they found that all three components significantly inhibited PDE4D. Next, the study looked at F-actin filaments, a protein structure which previous studies have shown plays a role in the constriction of ASM, and found that 6-shogaol was effective in speedily dissolving these filaments. "Taken together, these data show that ginger constituents 6-gingerol, 8-gingerol and 6-shogaol act synergistically with the beta -agonist in relaxing ASM, indicating that these compounds may provide additional relief of asthma symptoms when used in combination with beta -agonists," Dr. Townsend noted. "By understanding the mechanisms by which these ginger compounds affect the airway, we can explore the use of these therapeutics in alleviating asthma symptoms," she added.
In a new study, researchers have demonstrated that grapes are able to reduce heart failure associated with chronic high blood pressure (hypertension) by increasing the activity of several genes responsible for antioxidant defense in the heart tissue. Grapes are a known natural source of antioxidants and other polyphenols, which researchers believe to be responsible for the beneficial effects observed with grape consumption. This study, funded by a grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH), and conducted at the University of Michigan Health System, uncovered a novel way that grapes exert beneficial effects in the heart: influencing gene activities and metabolic pathways that improve the levels of glutathione, the most abundant cellular antioxidant in the heart.
weeks. The results reproduced earlier define the mechanisms of grape action, findings that grape consumption and also look at the impact of whole reduced the occurrence of heart muscle grape intake compared to individual enlargement and fibrosis, and improved grape phytonutrients on hypertensionassociated heart failure. the diastolic function of the heart. Furthermore, the mechanism of action was uncovered: grape intake "turned on" antioxidant defense pathways, increasing the activity of related genes that boost production of glutathione. Lead investigator E. Mitchell Seymour, Ph.D, said "The insights gained from our NIH study, including the ability of grapes to influence several genetic pathways related to antioxidant defense, provide further evidence that grapes work on multiple levels to deliver their beneficial effects." Seymour noted that the next phase of the NIH study, which will continue into 2014, will allow his team to further This information is provided for knowledge and educational purposes only. Individuals should visit their physicians for more information on their health.
How Grapes Help Reduce Heart Failure Associated With Hypertension

An estimated 1 billion people worldwide have hypertension, which increases the risk of heart failure by 2 to 3-fold. Heart failure resulting from chronic hypertension can result in an enlarged heart muscle that becomes thick and rigid (fibrosis), and unable to fill with blood properly (diastolic dysfunction) or pump blood effectively. Oxidative stress is strongly correlated with heart failure, and deficiency of glutathione is regularly observed in both human and animal models of heart failure. Antioxidant-rich diets, containing lots of fruits and vegetables, consistently correlate with reduced hypertension. In this study, conducted at the University of Michigan Health System, hypertensive, heart failure-prone rats were fed a grape-enriched diet for 18
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Young Sikh Soccer Player Hopes To Play On A Real Field

Aneel Samra took up the Quebec Soccer Federation on its suggestion that he play in his own backyard. It didn't work out very well. His Montreal-area yard is a shade over a dozen square metres. It's mostly made of stone, except for the surrounding flower bed. The protruding balcony is also an obstacle. The turban-wearing teen said Wednesday that he remains hopeful there might be a resolution to a dispute that has made international news this week. Samra is one of an estimated 100 to 200 Sikh soccer players -- most of them young -- who have been forbidden from playing by the provincial federation. The head of the association, asked during a news conference what she would tell a child who wanted to play soccer, replied that she'd tell him to play in his own yard. Dribbling the ball in his yard Wednesday, Samra said he's perplexed by the decision to uphold a year-old ban on Sikh turbans, patkas and keskis, without any evidence they pose a safety risk. The 18-year-old said the comments from the soccer federation were pretty disrespectful. And he said the public comments he hears and reads -- that Sikhs can simply remove their headgear while on the pitch -- demonstrates a lack of understanding of his religious faith. "It's a lack of education," Samra said. In fact, he argued, it would probably be more dangerous for devout Sikhs to play without headwear, given their long hair. "It's actually safer for the individual wearing to play with the patka on because it would keep the hair intact," he said. "If we played without it we'd play with the fear of having it come unravelled or having our hair pulled." Samra played only sparingly in a house Continued from Page 27 league in 2012, thanks to a referee's discretion. But he didn't bother to sign up this year after learning referees were told to uphold the rule or face sanctions. Samra said he got a supportive phone call from federal Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau. He says Trudeau called his father Wednesday to discuss the issue. The family are Liberal party supporters. Samra said he's also buoyed by the governing Tories' response. In Ottawa, Trudeau spoke about the Quebec ban again during a news conference, calling it a "grave error" to exclude young people from a sport they want to play. Major federal parties have expressed frustration with the ban, to varying degrees. Provincial parties have been less vocal on the issue. Quebec has spent the last several years embroiled in heated debates about religious identity. The provincial PQ government is preparing a plan, expected this fall, that will likely restrict religious head-coverings like the Muslim hijab and the Sikh turban within public offices. The PQ claims to have strong public support for its measures. Indeed, the PQ government has released a poll suggesting just that. That poll also shows crushing opposition to allowing religious clothing to be added to sports outfits. But one academic says it would be a mistake to call Quebec an intolerant place. He says there are clashing political currents in the province, which has led the way many times on rights issues in Canada. "I think it would be misleading to tar Quebec with the same brush," said Daniel Cere, a religion and human rights expert at McGill University. "I think there's more to the tradition -- there's more complexity... There's a lot of antagonistic forces at work, and Quebecers are not of one mind on these issues." He notes that it was Quebecers, in 1832, who became the first people under British rule to extend citizenship to Jews, thanks to small-l liberals like Papineau and Lafontaine. Even today, he said, Quebec leads the way in terms of funding diverse religious schools. He said prime ministers who stemmed from that tradition include Wilfrid Laurier and Pierre Trudeau, with the result being Canada's Charter of Rights and Freedoms. He said such leaders were shaped by the experience of being a minority within Canada. He said that "rouge" political strain, which also included politicians Therese Casgrain and Claude Ryan, is now looking for a champion. "We don't have the political leadership right now that is up to the task," Cere said. "Where's the political leadership? The vision? The intellectual leadership?" Now there's a clash between two strains of secularism: those who favour a laissez-faire version against others, like the current PQ government, who prefer a more state-enforced version. That common aversion to public displays of faith flows from Quebec's religious history, says someone intimately familiar with the topic. Gerard Bouchard, who co-presided a provincial commission on minority accommodation, said Quebecers are more suspicious of religion than people elsewhere in the country. "Quebec's history has something to do with this," Bouchard said. "The abuses committed by the Catholic clergy, especially toward women, and the forms of oppression practiced here, left very bad memories. They left a negative legacy that, for example, has been one of the driving forces behind feminism here... "That shows up, I'd say, in what we see in this incident with the turbans -- it shows up once in a while." He said that factor is less strong in the rest of Canada whose traditional relationship with religion, he argued, was more positive. Both Cere and Bouchard expressed frustration at this latest soccer decision. Bouchard said court decisions have established limits on practising religion in public -- and the turban ban doesn't meet any of them, he said. He said there's no demonstrable threat to safety, or to the outcome of a game, or to anyone else. "I believe that in this case the only explanation is the malaise that people might feel at the sight of a religious symbol," he said. "I don't see anything else. And that is an explanation that clearly doesn't hold up in court." The ban ignored a non-binding directive from the Canadian Soccer Association, which has called for provincial associations to allow turbans by extending an existing rule that allows Islamic hijabs for girls. The world soccer governing body has no clear rule regarding Sikh headwear. Quebec is the only province that has balked at the CSA directive. A few petitions were circulating on the Internet on Wednesday, along with a Facebook page calling on the Quebec Soccer Federation to reverse its decision. That online group was also encouraging people to call a number of companies that sponsor the federation, including dairy giant Saputo and convenience store operator Couche-Tard. Couche-Tard said in a statement that its partner, the soccer federation, made a decision based on safety and since the company is no expert in soccer, it will defer to them. The other companies did not immediately return calls seeking comment. A spokesman for the soccer federation also did not return a call. One member of Quebec's Sikh community said it's important to get those young children affected by the federation's ruling back on the pitch in some capacity. Mukhbir Singh, vice-president of the World Sikh Organization for Quebec and Atlantic Canada, "We don't want the children to miss out on soccer," Singh said. "I think what we're worried about is how they'll perceive themselves and their identity in the long-term." Singh said they hope to organize a few exhibition matches and let the children play. "I think we're trying to reach out to people in the soccer community to see if we can salvage something for these children here," he said. Samra said he's not sure why the federation cited safety as a reason for the ban: "I have played basketball with (the patka) on, which is a lot more physical (than soccer) and it's never fallen off and I've never had an injury."
According to 2012 government statistics, dependents under the age of 19 made up 90 per cent, or 64,757, of all sponsored children to Canada, while those 19 or over made up just 10 per cent, or 7,237. The change will ultimately apply to live-in caregivers and refugees. For these groups, the process of qualifying for permanent resident status in Canada varies and can take years; by then, their children may miss the age cut-off. A sevenpage outline of the plan says Canada's economic stability has remained fragile. "Age at immigration frequently determines where a person receives his or her education. With the difficulties in determining a foreign credential's value in Canada and evidence that the return on Canadian education is much higher," it says, "age at immigration becomes the most important factors in determining the economic outcomes of immigrants." Instead, immigration officials suggested these older children could
Ottawa To Change Immigration Age Limit Of Dependant Children To Under 19
come here separately as international students, who normally must pay double or triple the tuitions than domestic students. Upon their graduation, officials said, they could try to apply for immigration on their own. Citizenship and Immigration Canada said it is time-consuming to process applications of older children. "The verification of attendance and enrolment is both labour intensive and vulnerable to fraud," wrote Caroline Riverin Beaulieu, assistant director of CIC's social policy and programs. The proposal also cited a survey result that found 54 per cent of the general public supported a proposal that would limit sponsorship to principal applicants and their spouses only, with 34 per cent disagreed. There will be transitional provisions in place for immigration applicants already in the process. However, those who file an immigration application after January 1 will be bound by the new rules.
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Sanjay Dutt To Make Paper Bags, Earn Rs.25 A Day
Director Vikram Bhatt says he lacks the acting skills and it was because of his grey hair that he got to play a genie in 'Bhaag Johnny'
Vikram Bhatt All Set For Acting
Jailed Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt will be trained to make paper bags at the Yerawada Central Jail, official sources said. He is likely to be paid Rs.25 a day. Dutt is undergoing his 42-month prison sentence after being linked to the 1993 Mumbai terror attack. It is his second stint in the jail. A jail official said the actor will be trained to make high quality, heavy duty paper bags with a capacity of 6-8 kg, which are now gradually replacing plastic bags in the market. He is likely to get a remuneration of Rs.25 a day for this laborious work. However, depending on his skills and efficiency, the payment could gradually
Sanjay Dutt
go up to Rs.40 per day. The official indicated that in view of security concerns, Dutt will undertake this task indoors, inside his maximum security enclosure. Dutt had expressed a desire to carry out heavy duty work in the prison which would help him keep fit, but this was declined on security grounds. During his previous prison stint over a decade ago, Dutt was trained to make cane chairs, an outdoor chore. Other jobs in the prison include making heavy and light furniture, candles, bags and other items of daily use which are sold outside through NGOs or government departments.
Known for directing-producing thriller and horror films, Vikram will be facing the camera for the first time in his career. He will be seen as a genie in 'Bhaag Johnny', a thriller. "I think my white hair got me the role. I think acting is boring because you have to sit for a long time. And being a director I am used to running around and being busy on sets. I lack the actor software, Vikram said. The filmmaker was not keen on acting
Vikram Bhatt
in the film, but director Shivam Nair managed to convince him to play the interesting character. "It is a spiritual thriller...it is about a genie who gives the hero a boon who can live two lives. In one he can murder and in other he cannot murder. I am the person who gives him the boon," Vikram said. Vikram is also co-producing the film with T-Series head honcho Bhushan Kumar. The film stars Kunal Khemu in the lead.
Bollywood actor Anupam Kher does not like being surrounded by bouncers as he feels it deprives him of the love and warmth of fans
The 58-year-old 'Saaransh' actor was recently in the capital to perform his autobiographical play "Kucch Bhi Ho Sakta Hai" and said he felt 'claustrophobic' rather than safe around bouncers. "At 'Kucch Bhi Ho Sakta Hai' show I encountered the culture of bouncers closely. They were to be for my safety. Felt claustrophobic," Kher posted on twitter. "Bouncers deprive you of love and warmth from people. Also I find it extremely comical," he added. Kher also said that he finds the whole bouncer culture funny as it gives a false sense of importance. "Bouncers protecting 'so called' celebrities is a funny concept in India. The only thing it does, is to give a false sense of importance," Kher tweeted.
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Bollywood Actress Jiah Khan Found Dead In Mumbai
Shahid To Star With His Father For The First Time

Dharmedra and Sunny-Bobby have done it. So have Vinod Khanna and Akshaye. Now buzz is that Pankaj Kapur and Shahid are all set to appear in a film together. While Kapur has already worked with Shahid before, directing his son in Mausam, this will be the first time the two will share screen space. Insiders say that Rajkumar Santoshi, who is currently directing Shahid in another project, will be helming the father-son duo film. With it, Santoshi will be reviving his long-cherished dream of making a film on Asghar Wajahat's play Jis Lahore Nahin Dekhya Woh Jamiya Nahin. Incidentally, sources say that the director had wanted to initially cast Sanjay Dutt in the lead role, when he first thought of making this film five years ago. Our source says, `Santoshi has always wanted to make this film. He had even planned to make a huge set of Lahore city at Hyderabad's Ramoji Rao studios but the film got stuck for some reason that time. He has now apparently spoken to both Shahid and Pankaj for the film.`
Bollywood actress Jiah Khan, who was found dead at her home in Mumbai, killed herself, a police post-mortem has found. Her mother found Khan's body hanging in her apartment, police said. Police say no suicide note has been found and they are seeking information from her neighbours. The actress, 25, made her debut in 2007 with Amitabh Bachchan in Nishabd, based on the novel Lolita. She also acted with Aamir Khan and Akshay Kumar. "Nafisa Khan, who is known as Jiah Khan, was discovered hanging by her mother at around 22:45 India time at her residence on the first floor of Sagar Sangeet apartmen deputy commissioner of police Chhering Dorje said. Born Nafisa Khan in New York, the actress grew up in London before moving to Mumbai for a career in Bollywood. She acted in Nishabd, starring Bachchan, and the psychological thriller, Ghajini, which had Aamir Khan in the lead role. Her last film role was in the 2010 comedy Housefull, in which she played
Jiah Khan
a supporting role. 'Too young to go' Her death caused shock within the film industry. "Never ever seen a debutant actress with more spunk and more spirit than Jiah when I was directing her in Nishabd," filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma wrote on Twitter. But he added that Khan had not worked for the past three years and was "depressed for her career and scared for her future". Bachchan also took to Twitter to react on his colleague's death: "WHAT ...!!! Jiah Khan? What has happened? Is this correct? Unbelievable!!!" Fellow actress Dia Mirza rwrote : "RIP Nafisa (Jiah) Khan. You were too young and beautiful" Filmmaker-choreographer Farah Khan tweeted: "Can't register that Jiah is no more... Worked with her in Housefull and she was so beautiful and such a good soul. Too young to go Jiah." Jiah Khan's "official" website says she studied Shakespeare and method acting in New York from the age of 17. She later featured in an advert for the animal rights group, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (Peta).
Esha Deol Spotted With A Baby Bump

Rumor is doing all the rounds that Hema Malini and Dharmendras daughter and Bollywood actress Esha Deol is pregnant with her first child. The rumor caught fire when Esha was spotted with loose sporting at an event. The photo clearly shows her baby bump, she looks little weary and was carrying a bottle of drinking water. Esha with her husband Bharat Takhtani was spotted outside the premiere of Dharmendras upcoming movie, Yamla Pagla Deewana 2. The actress was accompanied by her husband and mother-in-law. Esha who was last seen in her mothers production, Tell Me O Khuda almost disappeared from movies and is planning to venture into television production. Esha married to businessman Bharat Takhtani after dating for almost a year. They were married in a temple on the attendance of close family members and later threw a big wedding reception. The 31-year-old actress said that marriage has not changed her life, "Earlier, we were seeing each other; so it's not so different. It's just that the husband-wife roles come with more responsibilities," she told a leading news agency.
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Big B Cherishes His 'Lifetime' With Jaya
Manisha Koirala Enjoying Small Pleasures Of Life!
It's been 40 years since Amitabh Bachchan married his "Zanjeer" costar Jaya. The megastar looks back at the "lifetime" and says god has been kind to give him the family that he has. Amitabh and Jaya are celebrating their anniversary. "40 years! 40 years of marriage on the 3rd of June 2013! Jaya and I in marriage for 40 years! A lifetime almost," the 70-year-old posted on his blog srbachchan.tumblr.com. The duo has worked together in movies like "Abhimaan", "Chupke Chupke", "Sholay" and "Zanjeer". They had a small wedding affair back then with only close friends and family in attendance. It "seems like just the other evening", Big B posted on his blog, adding: "I had driven with my parents to a friends place on Malabar Hill, in the southern region of the city, and to a very quick, no fuss, no 'taam jhaam', family and a few friends, and a few close media, wedding."
"A wedding that had the fulfillment of a promise, that if 'Zanjeer' succeeded we would get married! Here we are now, two children and three grand children, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, relatives and 'samdhis' in our family fold. God has been very kind," he added. Amitabh and Jaya have two children - Shweta and Abhishek. Shweta is the elder, and is married to businessman Nikhil Nanda. She got married in 1997 and is now based in Delhi. They have two children - Agastya and Navya Naveli. Abhishek, a Bollywood actor, is married to former beauty queenturned-actress Aishwarya Rai. They have a daughter named Aaradhya. Big B recieved several anniversary wishes online, and he took to Twitter to thank everyone. "To all those that wish us a happy anniversary... our gratitude and love and blessings and joy! Thank you," posted the 70-year-old.
The small joys of life are a welcome change for the actress, who has now recovered from the disease. "I do love shopping on street fairs... have a lemonade, fresh corn...bargain a bit for antique jewellery, felt great to walk on the street," the actress of "Bombay" and "1942: A Love Story"
It's really blissful for Manisha Koirala to walk down the streets, shop and bargain after having stayed in bed battling ovarian cancer
shared her feelings through her post on Twitter. Manisha was initially admitted to Mumbai's Jaslok Hospital Nov 28 last year, but after that she flew to the US for further treatment. The 42-year-old has recovered and is expected to return to India in July.
Is Director Kundan Shah Irked With Mallika?

After a gap of almost a decade, Kundan Shah is all set to make his Bollywood comeback with producer Jayantilal Gada's (Kahaani) next project. We are looking to replace Mallika.` Shah is also busy working on the sequel of his iconic film Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro. The director says, `The script is ready and we hope to start work soon.` Gada also confirmed the developments on their project.
Asin -Abhishek To Team Up Again

Actress Asin is likely to team up with Abhishek Bachchan for a comedy film directed by 'Oh My God' fame director Umesh Shukla. "We did speak to her about the film. But it is at an early stage. Nothing is finalised yet," Shukla told PTI. Abhishek and Asin earlier featured together playing brother-sister in Rohit Shetty's comedy film 'Bol Bachchan'. If all goes well, this time they will be paired romantically opposite each other. "We are reworking on our script. And then accordingly we will decide things. As of now we have not signed any heroine," Shukla said. Shukla's directorial venture 'Oh My God' had Paresh Rawal playing the role of an atheist while Akshay Kumar was seen in a modern day avatar of Lord Krishna. The film was a satirical-comedydrama on religion and did well at the box office after its release on September 28 last year. This time again, the Abhishek starrer yet-to-betitled film will have a social element in it, but the director is not willing to share any details about it. The film is reportedly backed by Bhushan Kumar, Chairman and Managing Director of T-Series, and Shyam Bajaj. It will go on floors this year. Meanwhile, Shukla was planning to work with 'Dabangg' actress Sonakshi Sinha, but nothing is happening on that front. "For the film with Sonakshi nothing is finalised yet. We are yet to work on the script," Shukla said. Shah is best known for his films like Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro, Kabhi Haa Kabhi Naa and Kya Kehna. His last release Ek Se Badhakar Ek in 2004 didn't fare well at the box office. The duo will start work on a film that was supposed to go on the floors five years back. The film, then titled Masquerade, was to star Mallika Sherawat. However, the makers are now looking for a younger actress to replace her. Says Shah, `Yes, this project with Jayanti bhai is going on the floors soon.
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At The Movies
Looks like the fix is in and the fun contagious in Now You See Me, a joyous treat from EOne Pictures. Sure to set a new bar for high stakes camp this knockout film is now showing off at the Empire Esplande 6, Empire Studio 12, Colossus and Cineplex Odeon Theatres around B.C. Movies on magic can be tricky affairs. Classy efforts like The Prestige found massive audiences while more recent efforts like Burt Wonderstone floundered. Able to find a massive audience is Now You See Me, thanks to the great chemistry between it's cast. Featuring a big time cast that spans the ages the key to Now You See Me is ultimately a great sleight of hand. Not wanting to give away any "secrets" of the trade the fun nature of this flick begins at the outset in the novel way we meet its featured players. Magicians by trade and each with their respective and admired talents down in New York this group is "summoned" to a special audience. Here we see the special abilities of J. Daniel Atlas, Merritt McKinney, Jack Wilder and Henley Reeves. Presented by Jesse
Now You See Me (PG) * * * * Hocus Pocus!
Eisenberg (The Social Network), Woody Harrelson (The Cowboy Way), Isla Fisher (Wedding Crashers) and David Franco (Superbad) this quartet ultimately bond and form quite the show at The MGM Grand in Las Vegas. Among their tricks is to rob a bank while on stage. Needless to say, the local authorities and others aren't too happy with the results, as are depositors. Called in to investigate just how this crime was pulled off is an uninspiring F.B.I. agent, Dylan Rhodes. No Rhodes scholar is the vibe given off by Mark Ruffalo (Zodiac) who always seems to be a step behind these master illusionists who have more than a couple tricks up their sleeve. Young meets old as on hand for this joy ride are veterans acting aces Sir Michael Caine (Alfie) and Morgan Freeman (Kiss the Girls) who delight as pawns in this flamouyant pleaseure filmed movie that appeals to all ages. Oh, and there are countless suprises that ups the ante considerably in this freewheeling lark that has a Robin Hood feel to it. Smart slick dialogue that always
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comes at you and the steadying hand of director Louis Leterrier (The Transporter) provides 115 minutes of non-stop fun. One of the best magical
experiences in years, Now You See Me includes the odd car chase, mistaken identity and a very smart payoff. Styish and slick, Now You See Me is a whale of a good time.
Kim Kardashian and Kris Humphries: 100%, Truly, Seriously, Legally Over!
It's all over for Kim Kardashian and Kris Humphries. Really. Seriously. Truly. 100% legally. FINALLY. About six weeks after their divorce case was settled in court, a judgment was entered in Los Angeles Superior Court to put the final nail in this seemingly never-ending coffin. People first reported the news, which was the very last legal hurdle for the estranged couple. Terms were not disclosed, though Kim and Kris did sign a prenuptial agreement and sources had previously said he will receive none of his demands. Kardashian, of course, has moved on with Kanye West and is expecting a baby next month. Humphries just continues to suck, both on the basketball court and off.
One of the world's most famous people and most beautiful women celebrates a birthday Tuesday. Angelina Jolie is now 38 years old. The super, duper star was a big enough name even prior to her major announcement last month - but she has now gained an even larger following after admitting to a double masectomy.
Happy 38th Birthday, Angelina Jolie!
Jolie made her first public appearance over the weekend since the reveal, smiling on the red carpet of the World War Z premiere alongside Brad Pitt. Oh. Right. She's also basically married to Brad Pitt. So not a bad life overall for Angelina Jolie. Join us now in wishing her a very happy birthday!
Travel
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The sight of lush farms blooming with sarso (mustard), a merry breeze stroking the green grass and the gentle aroma of freshly baked rotis (Indian bread) daubed with homemade ghee, envisage these three things together and that's when you'll know you're in Punjab!
Delhi is awkwardly located in terms of geography, especially when it comes to planning a weekend getaway. It's either the hills of Himachal that beckon us to their imposing grandeur, the historical streets of Rajasthan or the scenic landscapes of Uttarakhand that top the list of brief sojourns. But this time, I wanted something simple, something secluded yet close to home. A quick research on the internet landed me on Shivya Nath's travel website called 'India Untravelled'. Her travel stories about lesser known destinations in India were intriguing and what caught my attention was a place called Prakriti Farms. so. Spread over 10 acres of land, the organic farm stay has been groomed to ecological perfection and quite lovingly at that. Several kinds of trees, blossoms, vegetables and herbs are grown around the place. Needless to say, there's no trace of pesticides in the process. There are Maltas, lemons, Mint, sarso, potatoes, Poplar trees, and Neem trees among many others. There's also a chicken coup at the back that is home to several Indian Asils, a breed that was used for cock fights and is now on the verge of extinction. This is Kaushal's humble attempt to protect a few of the lot. In the lap of nature
Welcome To Kelowna Holidaying In The Farms Of Punjab
Located inand the Okanagan Valley, a prey,BC pythons making rains favoured with my visit after a the farm for sumptuous lunch, I spent the afternoon sporadic appearances in the backyard, sipping tea and watching the monsoon and wild boars often strolling about of Punjab wetting the grasslands, in the vicinity, you can almost feel the adventure coincide with the nip in the turning their green colour, greener. On the other side, are three Swiss air. After a while, dinner is served. The tents complete with comfortable beds delicious mah-ki-dal cooked in true and attached bathrooms. So people Punjabi style in an earthen ware for who're in the mood for a camping over 4 hours remains the highpoint of experience can dump their bags and the course. start a bonfire right outside their tents. Prakriti Farms do not promise a hotelIt's interesting that accommodation like experience. What it does promise available comprises only these three is an experience that would make tents and one cottage; my guess is you want to re-visit the place. There's that it somewhat helps maintain the everything that you'd possible need on tranquillity of the place. Less people a holiday - solitude, serenity, company of friends, humble food, and peace. and hence, lesser commotion! When in Punjab, do as the Punjabis do! How to get there
By air: Chandigarh is the nearest airport. Pick ups are available on request. By train/bus: The closest railway station and bus stop is Ropar. Pick ups are available on request.
Situated in Rupnagar, Punjab, approximately an hour away from Chandigarh, Prakriti Farm Stay is a conservation initiative by Netar Pal Kaushal, the owner who also happens to be the host. Punjab is renowned for its prosperous agricultural reserves and warm hospitality, and Prakriti Farm Stay are the best bet that proves it
Perched atop the cliff is a cottage, tucked away from rest of the world. The view is nothing less than a splash of fresh colours on a painting. The range of young Shivaliks forms the backdrop and the green spectacle travels beyond an indefinite expanse. The traditional looking cottage with thatched roofs is plush from inside with modern amenities in place - vitrified tiles, a fully equipped bathroom, rocking chair, and a kitchenette with tea/coffee maker. But among all the interesting furnishings, my favourite were the patio swing chairs. The timing of the
By road: Prakriti Farms is about 45 km from Chandigarh and approximately 300 km from Delhi.
Evenings at Prakriti Farm stay are best enjoyed with Kaushal and family, over uncountable cups of hot tea, assorted pakodas and unending conversations on politics, literature and life in general. The darkness of the night befalls almost stealthily and the chat gradually turns realistic. With the host recalling stories about leopards visiting
Tips For Women Travelers To India

Even after the modern influence of western countries, India still remains a conservative country. Some western habits are perceived as inappropriate and degrading if practiced by women here. Here are some travel tips for women in India: -Don't wear revealing clothes while in India. They do not appeal to Indian sensibilities. You will attract unwanted attraction and advances if you are wearing skimpy outfits. -Apart from the big cities, touching between people of the opposite sex in public is very unusual. Even married couples avoid any display of affection publicly. It will be better if you do not shake hands with a person of the opposite sex unless the other person If you are traveling to India, carry minimal clothing. We will suggest you to carry light luggage. The reason is that both clothing as well as laundry is quite cheap in India. "How to dress up in India" is not a very big problem. Read on to know about the clothes to wear in India. Indian summers are too hot. So, if you are planning to come in the period of March to June, carry light clothes. Men can wear extends his/her hand first. Among Hindus, the way to greet is by bring your palms together in front of your chest, or simply saying 'Namaste'. You can say Hello or Hi also. But some old people may not appreciate it. -Smoking by a woman is not acceptable anywhere in India, except for the metro cities. A woman who smokes/drinks is thought to be having a loose moral character, especially amongst the middle class. -Discos, dance clubs, pubs, 5-star hotels are areas with a modern touch. You can easily head there for some entertainment or for drinks. However, having a male companion or at least another female with you is quite a good idea. loose cotton shirts or T-shirts and baggy Pants. In the big cities and Metros like Delhi, Mumbai, Banglore, Pune, etc you can wear shorts also. However, women should dress conservatively. Short tops, short skirts / shorts, etc should be avoided. You can wear cotton shirts or T-shirts, with cotton trousers or ankle length skirts. Make sure that the clothes are not too tight or body revealing. -Even at beaches, the people here are fully clothed. First find out what kind of attire is appropriate for the beach you are heading to. In some places like Goa, the visitors to beach mainly consist of foreigners. There, you may wear swimsuits on the beach. However, even there it is inappropriate to roam about dressed in swimwear away from the beach. -In local trains, some cars reserved only for women. It is advised for you to travel in those. -It is better not to venture outside in a street party. Street parties on holidays generally don't consist of women. Inebriated men are seen partying at such occasions. Women, in these parties, can be subjected to groping and
What To Wear In India
sexually aggressive behavior from the inebriated males. It is very unsafe for women to attend these festivities alone. -Avoid talking in a friendly manner with men you meet in buses, trains, restaurants, shopping places, etc. It may be viewed as a flirtation. It may also lead to unwanted and unexpected sexual advances. However, befriending Indian women can be a wonderful experience for female travelers. But, you may have to start the conversation. -A way to get more respect from Indians is to wear traditional Indian clothes, such as salwaar kameez or sari. -Do not venture in isolated places alone. It is also advised not to go outside alone after it is very late and dark. around too much. During Monsoon (July to September), there is a high level of humidity in India. So don't wear synthetic stuff. In this case also, cotton clothing is the best. Last but not the least, while visiting places of worship (temples, gurudwara or mausoleum), you should be fully clothed. Also, don't forget to remove your footwear before entering any religious place.
These clothes can be easily purchased from the Indian markets at a reasonable price. If you want to try Indian clothing, then, men can wear "kurta pyjama" and women can try "salwar-kameez". Winters (October to February) in India are quite cold, especially North India. So, pack some woolen clothes with you. Also, pack some warm innerwear, especially if you are planning to roam
The Cadillac CTS led GM's blitz against banality, back in 2001. And since then, the "standard of the world" brand has battled back, segment by segment, replacing duller rolling stock with better cars, every time. The streak goes on with the 2014 Cadillac CTS, now ready for its worldwide launch. The thirdgeneration CTS finally tackles the thorny E-Class/5-Series/A6 superset head-on, while it marches Cadillac a few more brisk steps away from its straight-edged Art & Science theming. That retreat is unmistakable--because from some angles, the 2014 CTS has an uncanny resemblance to the Mercedes-Benz E-Class. It's all in the rear roofline, the angle of the pillar that bends down toward the trunklid, and the shapes of the side glass. Everywhere else, the CTS is Cadillac, evolving as it is. The blunt edges have been smoothed down. The CTS' grille has fewer ribs and a higher badge, and the vertical headlamps get LED trim that does the neat trick of pulling the nose to the ground, while it picks it up and into the fenders. The lessons learned from the Cadillac ATS get applied inside the 2014 CTS. The dash cap is wrapped in a single piece that drapes into the center stack, and wood trim mingles with cut-andsew upholstery, at least on uplevel models. The two-tone themes that liven up the ATS can be had on the CTS too, and present some of the same exciting options and pitfalls--we haven't seen all the combinations, but the ATS can get overwhelmed with a poor hand on the options tiller, and we assume the same holds true for the CTS. By the way, the CTS sedan is the only model being shown off by Cadillac to date. From what we understand, the coupe and wagon editions might not return, now that Cadillac has the ELR electric coupe and the SRX crossover wagon to support. Bracketed by turbos Three engines frame the 2014 CTS's argument in the mid-size luxury debate. The base powerplant is the same 2.0-liter turbocharged fourcylinder, rated at 272 horsepower and 295 pound-feet of torque, that launched with the 2013 ATS just last year. GM says it's likely worth an EPA rating of 19/30 mpg in its lightest rear-wheeldrive application, with the standard
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paddle-shifted six-speed automatic. All-wheel drive drops gas mileage to 18/26 mpg. The ever-present 3.6-liter V-6 shows up in the midrange CTS, where it checks in with 321 horsepower and 275 poundfeet of torque, and a choice of rearor all-wheel drive. Fuel economy's estimated at 19/28 mpg and 18/27 mpg, respectively. The same six-speed automatic with paddles is standard, but a new eight-speed, paddle-shifted automatic is an option with this engine. At the peak of the CTS lineup there's the Vsport, fitted with GM's new twinturbo 3.6-liter V-6, and good for 420 horsepower and 430 pound-feet of torque. It's rear-drive only, paddleshifted eight-speed automatic only, and rates 17/25 mpg in preliminary gasmileage tests. All versions of the CTS ride on a fully independent suspension, and use electric power steering. All models will have access to GM's Magnetic Ride Control adjustable dampers, while the Vsport gets a flurry of handling upgrades all its own, including 18-inch Pirelli tires, with 19-inch upgrades, quicker steering, a track mode, an
electronic limited-slip differential, and Brembo brakes. No matter which version's in question, GM says weight distribution of 51:49 will keep handling well-balanced--and it says a relatively light curb weight of 3,616 pounds in base trim puts the CTS about 200 pounds under the BMW 528i and 250 pounds under the lastgeneration CTS. Finally, a true mid-sizer That's all the more surprising since the 2014 CTS has grown up and out, now fitting the current definition of midsize--at least, in the luxury realm. The 2014 CTS is 195.5 inches long overall--4.1 inches longer than before-and the wheelbase is 114.6 inches, an increase of 1.1 inches. The roofline's lower by an inch, to 57.2 inches. We expect great things from the CTS's seats, if those in the ATS and other new GM products are any example. The CTS will be offered with standard-issue seats with 14-way power adjustments; leathertrimmed, 16-way adjustable seats and 20-way adjustable seats are options, with manual tweaks for the bottom cushion length and the headressts. As for quality, GM's active noise cancellation will be in effect on fourcylinder versions, cutting perceived interior noise levels by up to 20 dB. It's essentially white noise pumped into the cabin through the CTS' Bose audio system. Safer seats? Like the 2013 ATS, the 2014 CTS will get a full dose of tech-intensive safety features, above and beyond the usual stability control. Ten airbags, parking sensors, rearview cameras--they're a little passe, aren't they? The CTS will offer a combination of radar and cameras that enable forward-collision alerts, adaptive cruise control, crosstraffic alerts, and lane-departure
warnings. The CTS also gets the clever haptic setup from the ATS and XTS, wherein the lane-keeping functions don't vibrate the wheel as they do on some luxury cars--they vibrate the seat, either on the left or the right side of the bottom cushion, depending on which side you transgress. GM's OnStar system is free for a year with the 2014 CTS, and comes bundled with smartphone-app access, down to remote start. 2014 CTS features and options The 2014 Cadillac CTS will come in three different trim levels, named just as those on the ATS are named: Luxury, Performance, and Premium. All versions will come with power features, cruise control, climate control, and Bluetooth with audio streaming. Cadillac's CUE system will be available. It's a defining piece of technology for the brand, and one that's not completely baked--a sentiment we have regarding other infotainment systems. In particular, CUE's haptic feedback isn't always predictable, and its natural-language recognition isn't foolproof. But it's a dramatic-looking setup with some fascinating features worth learning: there's a big 8.0-inch screen that displays navigation, audio, climate, and phone functions, linked to a second screen between the gauges, controlled by voice or by steeringwheel controls. Navigation integrates with CUE, but it's an option on base versions of the CTS. Other nifty touches include parking assist, which steers the car into parallel spots while the driver keeps a foot on the pedals; ambient LED lighting; Bose audio; and a cupholder with a poweroperated cover. Forget what the GPS says--that's the signal you've arrived.
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Cancer is a worldwide epidemic and if we go with facts, every day one person gets diagnosed with some form of cancer. But its not all a lost cause because according to many studies conducted worldwide, there are 2 preventive measures one can take diet and exercise. One can keep cancer at an arms length if they incorporate certain foods in their diet every day and exercise regularly. Here is a list of foods that prevents cancer.
to cancer fighting foods. Raspberries, blueberries, and cranberries are very promising potential to help prevent cancer. Pterostilbene, an antioxidant found in berries is a storehouse of cancer fighting properties.
Foods To Battle Cancer

Turmeric
one can also include a tbsp of flaxseed in your daily diet.
is a strong antioxidant that may also prevent other types of cancers, so Farquhar recommends three servings of tomatoes a week for men and women."
Sweet potatoes
Peanuts
Rich in Vitamin E, peanuts reduces the risk of colon, lung, liver, and other cancers. Have a spoon of peanut butter on a slice of whole grain toast for a filling cancer-fighting snack.
Sweet potato is full of beta carotene. Studies have revealed that consumption of high beta carotene foods reduce the risk of cancers esp. colon, breast, stomach and lung cancers. In a study including premenopausal women who ate a lot of vegetables that included beta carotene like sweet potatoes had lowered their breast cancer risk by half.
Curcumin, the active ingredient in turmeric, acts as both an antiinflammatory and an antioxidant, and prevents cancer by interfering with aspects of cellular signaling. Use it liberally in all your chicken and fish curries.
Pomegranates
Tea
Pomegranates are rich in ellagic acid. According to a few studies, ellagic acid slows down cancer cell growth and deactivate cancer-causing compounds. So hog on this fruit in any form, a juice, a salad or milkshakes.
Grapefruit
Wild salmon
Oranges, grapefruits, broccoli all of them are high in Vitamin C. This element prevents the formation of cancer-causing nitrogen compounds. Grapefruits, Oranges, grapefruits, broccoli and other fruits reduce the risk of esophagus, bladder, breast cancer, cervical cancer, and stomach and colon cancer. So remember to fill your plates with veggies and fruits every day.
Studies have revealed that eating foods rich in vitamin D will help in blocking the development of blood vessels that feed growing tumors and help stop the proliferation of cancerous and precancerous cells. With very few foods full of Vitamin D one can choose Vitamin D fortified dairy products.
Tea contains catechins compounds, these compounds restrict the growth of cancer. In a study done in China, green tea drinkers were found to have a lower risk of developing cancers compared with non-tea drinkers. Tea reduces risk of lung, prostate, colon and breast cancers.
Onions
Cruciferous vegetables
Again, a food rich in anti-cancer substances including allicin, onions are a staple in Indian dishes. Ypui can also incorporate it through salads or just eating it raw.
Flaxseed
Berries
Berries top the charts when it comes
Omega 3 fatty acids prevents in the growth of cancer by preventing the growth of cancer cells and interrupting the growth of cancerous tumor. Omega-3 fatty acids also help reduce inflammation. Along with fatty fish,
Fruits and vegetables consists of small quantities of photonutrients and these naturally occurring nutrients are as important as minerals and vitamins. Cruciferous vegetables like cauliflower, cabbage contain phytonutrients which may help inhibit the metabolism of carcinogens and stimulate the body's production of detoxification enzymes.
Tomato
According to sfgate.com, "A study published in 2009 in the Journal of Clinical Oncology shows that tomatoes, which contain lycopene, help prevent prostate cancer. Lycopene
This information is provided for knowledge and educational purposes only. Individuals should visit their physicians for more information on their health.
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Healthy Skin Ideas

Easy Ways To Take Care Of Oily Skin This Summer
The summer brings hot and sunny days, making everyones skin more oily and greasy. But this summer, you can avoid getting weather-related side effects on your skin. Below are some easy ways to manage your oily skin this summer. Avoid the Sun! In the winters we tend to add extra products to give back moisture to our skin such as cold creams and serums. Stop those extra products and use light moisturizing lotions or gels instead. You will feel more refreshed and your skin will be less oily as well! Also, make sure your products are certified as Non-Comedogenic and Oil-Free to help prevent your pores from getting clogged! Reduce the Makeup!
Being out in the sun will only make you sweatier, while also exposing you to the harmful effects of UV rays. Additionally, the sun can cause a paradoxical increase in oil secretion, making your skin even greasier! During the hours of 10AM 3PM, the sun is at its strongest, emitting almost unbearable light and heat. So avoid the sun particularly during this time. Also, try to cover your head and wear sunglasses. Finally, always remember your sun block, and look for at least SPF30++ for the best sunscreen effect! Look for Salicylic Acid!
Salicylic Acid is a great naturally derived active that works by exfoliating the oil producing glands and the follicles. It also reduces the amount of oil secreted by the skin! Using this ingredient will help prevent and treat oily skin, blackheads, whiteheads, pimples and even prickly heat! So, look for a face wash and a cream with this miracle active for clearer and less oily skin! Also, a body wash with Salicylic Acid and Triclosan will help ensure that your body breakouts disappear! Dont Over Wash!
Although we feel sweatier during the hot weather, it is not healthy to shower or wash your face more than twice a day. When you over wash, your skin loses much needed moisture, making it believe that it should produce more oil to give it back its hydration. So, in actuality, you end up getting more oil production over time instead of less! If you really feel sweaty and just need to take an extra shower, then use only cold water without the body wash for no more than 5 minutes. The same goes for washing your face! Change Your Routine!
While it may feel like you cant live without your foundation, in the summer weather, its best to go without. Foundation will only get runny in the hot and sunny outside conditions, resulting in it thinning and running down your face. Also, extra products on an already sweaty face can only serve to increase the clogged pores, making your skin more pimple-prone. Instead, stick to powders, tinted moisturizers or just plain concealer. Your skin will thank you at the end of the summer when your skin is clear and glowing!

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Though not a permanent solution, women are increasingly going in for this option to trim their tresses.
Do you face the problem of split ends just a week post the haircut? Next time you go for a cut, ask your stylist to use hot scissors instead of traditional shears to trim the ends of your tresses. Already popular in the international markets, hot scissors, officially known as thermal scissors, are finding takers back home in India too. After all, these scissors are said to seal split ends with their heated blades. your hair, but heat from these scissors would not be more than 30 degrees. So the scissors are not damaging."
Hot Scissors Used To Seal Split Ends

Temporary relief
Heat effect
"I first heard of these scissors five years ago but they are regaining popularity, especially in the Indian market," says hairstylist Harish R Singh. Unlike traditional shears that open cuticles and leave your hair frizzy, the heat from these scissors traps the moisture in the hair and retains their natural qualities. Result: Your hair looks fresh for weeks. Moreover, these scissors can be used on all hair types and there is no risk of hair burning. Singh confirms, "The excessive heat from ironing and blow drying does a lot of damage to
Though popular, these scissors are not a permanent solution to repair split ends, say experts. Hairstylist Shailesh Moolya asserts, "They are definitely innovative, but hot scissors are only a fad. After some time, your hair will have split ends again. Moreover, only a hair expert can use them." When contacted, a few hairstylists in the city claim that they have shied away from using this tool. One of the reasons could be due to its high pricing. Singh opines, "Thermal scissors are said to be very expensive, ranging around `80,000." What are hot scissors? Hot scissors, officially known as thermal scissors, are used to seal split ends with their heated blades. Though not a permanent solution to repair split ends, the heat in the blades traps the moisture in the hair and retains their natural qualities.
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Then India Sanmarga Ikya Sangam Educational and Cultural Society BC Canada (EST. 1982- Incorporated S176969)
SRI VENKATESHWARA MAHA VISHNU TEMPLE
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June 7th 2013 - June 9th 2013 Program 7 PM - 10PM Prasadam & Dinner will be provided
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Pt. Shiu Madri - 604.582.4899 Pujari Soma Sundaran 604.363.7180
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Places of Worship
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 10am to 3pm 10am to 1pm, 5pm to 8pm 10am to 1pm, 5pm to 9pm 1pm to 7pm 10am to 1pm, 5pm to 8pm 10am to 1pm, 5pm to 9pm 10am to 1pm
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SUBRAMANIYA SWAMY TEMPLE OF BC

8840 No. 5 Road, Richmond, BC 604.274.7906
Temple Hours
SANATAN DHARM CULTURAL SOCIETY

SHIV MANDIR 5600 DORSET STREET, BURNABY BC PH: 604 -254 -2624
HOURS OF OPER ATION Monday 5:30pm9:00pm Tuesday 7:00pm9:00pm Sunday 10:00am12 noon
Then India Sanmarga Ikya Sangam Educational and Cultural Society, BC, Canada (EST. 1982 Incorporated S176969)
For Pooja Booking Contact: Aiyaar Shivachariyar Sada Shiva
604.274.7906
COLEBROOK UNITED CHURCH

5441 - 125A St, Surrey B.C.
Affiliated with Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada
GOOD NEWS ASSEMBLY FOR JESUS

Service Time

Temple hours Monday to Sunday Daily Aarthi Ramayan Katha
9326 - 116th Street, Delta, BC

Morning 8:00am10:00am Evening 6:00pm8:00pm 7:00pm Friday 6:00pm10:00pm Pooja/Special Prayer Sessions/Temple/Hall PT. Shiu Madri 604.582.4899 PUJARI Soma Sundaran 604.363.7180 Maathar Sangam Activities & Volunteers Shakuntala Naidu 604.576.4529
Treasurer: Muniappa Naidu 604.576.4529
1pm Sundays
(Hindi & English)
James Kumar 604-581-3191 (res) 604-599-9518 (work) Cecil Labon 604-572-4854
President: H.C. Gopal 604.290.1114
Secretary: Ganesh Murti 604.315.3166
Hindi Punjabi Fraserview Gospel Chapel

Sunday Service 10:30 am12:00 noon 6:30PM - 7:30PM Service in Hindustani & Punjabi Sunday School for Children
14630-107A Avenue Surrey BC V3R 1V1 Serving the community since 1972
If youre looking for a place to belong or have been searching for answers to lifes questions or healing, come to our services or contact us. Allow us to introduce you to Jesus Christ and help you come into a full relationship with him.
abhishek pentecostal assembly

Sunday School/Worship Service: 1pm 11601-82nd Ave, Delta BC (604) 590-8836 samuel_k@telus.net www.abhiskhekassembly.com Services are in Hindi and English Senior Pastor Rev. Samuel Krishna
Pastor Santosh Raj 604-582-2650 chital06@hotmail.com
ASIAN CHRIST CHURCH OF CANADA

Rev. Emmanuel Cheema 778-241-9066 asianchristchurch@yahoo.ca
Sunday Service @ 5.30 p.m. (Hindi, Urdu, Punjabi & English)
We pray for sickness, demon possessed & family problems. We have testimonies, come and see Gods great work.
You are the light of the world, a city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden. (Matthew 5: 11)
15964 88th Ave. Surrey, B.C. V4N IH5
FIJI SENIORS SOCIETY OF CANADA

Social Gatherings at 1pm - Last Sunday of each Month at SHRI VENKATESHWARA MAHA VISHNU TEMPLE 9326 - 116th Street, Delta, BC
Bhan Mati Raj 604-581-9859 Chand Lakhan 604-5880361 Bhan Pratap 604-839-5106 James Kumar 604-599-9518 Satya Nand 604-590-5303 Thakur Kuar Singh 604-587-5439
HINDI CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP

#4-6468 King George Blvd, Surrey BC
Sunday Service @ 2:00PM

Uplifting Worship | Prayer for healing | Music (CD) Available
Shailendra (Shal) Singh 604-596-7353 or 604-323-6506 | hindichristianfellowship@yahoo.ca
GLOBAL FIJIAN ASSEMBLIES

Pastor Isimeli Lesi Korobasaga
Affiliated with Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada
Every Sunday 25PM @ Peoples Full Gospel
2nd Tuesday
14455 - 104th Ave., Surrey, BC Phone: 604.592.9001 Cell: 778.938.2734 Email: lesi1968@yahoo.ca
NAYA JEEWAN CHURCH

38868 - 128th Street, Surrey BC
Service Sundays 2:00pm Bible Study (Hindi & English) Wednesdays 7:30pm
Prayer, Counselling & Visitations Available
HOSANNA TABERNACLE
Pastor Silas Naidu 604.352.1232
silas.naidu@gmail.com
Pastor Eileen Reddy 604.543-8339
Affiliated with Pentecoastal Assemblies of Canada 6075 Inverness Street, Vancouver Sunday Services in Hindi/English 2:00pm
F I JIAN METHODIST UNI T E D C H U R C H
ARYA SAMAJ SOCIETY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA

(Registered under the Society Act Of BC. Registered Charity # 891336349)
Ph: 604.593.5663 Pastor Sakaraia & Rev. Ema Karoi
12371 96 Avenue Surrey BC Sunday Service @ 6:00PM
Happy Fathers Day To All Our Members & Their Families Cooking facilities available at Club House
Gathering Schedule
13629 - 108 Avenue, Surrey BC V3T 2K4 778- 395-0903 Special Grand Opening SOON HALL RENTAL FOR ALL OCCASIONS
Fiji Canada Association
Join for Hawan, Pravachan and Satsangh followed by Preetibhoj Every Sunday 10:00 a.m.12:00 noon Yoga, Pranayam & Meditation classes every Wednesday 7:00 p.m - 8:30 p.m. Contact Shobha Rae 604.874.9856 Hindi Classes Sunday 12:30 p.m. -1:30 p.m. Contact Madhu Varsney 604.222.1444 Hall rental also availabale. Contact Kushwakant Singh 604.328.5454
Madhu Varsney, President 604.222.1444, Jack Sundar, Secretary 604.541.9359 Kushwaha Kant Singh, Treasurer 604.328.5454
Kash Dosangh 604.430.1358 or Surendra Prasad 604.572.8817
F-C-A-S-B
June 9th, June 23rd & July 7th 2013 1:30pm - 5:30pm
Subhas Chandra 604.433.4298 N. Tezram 604.540.7009
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Canada Beats Fiji In Mens Rugby For The First Time Since 1995
The Canadian mens rugby coach says his players are still learning how to win. They passed a pretty big test Wednesday night. Canada played an inspired second half then dug in its heels to prevent a late comeback in a 20-18 win over Fiji in Pacific Nations Cup play. It was Canadas first win over Fiji since 1995, and the first ever on Canadian soil. Its about learning how to win, said Canada head coach Kieran Crowley. A few years ago we might have lost that one because maybe we didnt have the physical fitness or physicality that the others had, but we certainly ground it out today and learning how to win is a big thing. With so few opportunities to compete in front of its fans, Canada was determined to give the home crowd something to cheer about. The Canadians didnt disappoint. Fiji appeared to have the physical advantage entering the game, but Canada managed to match their size and strength right from the start. We stuck to the game plan, we focused early that we were going to cut them low and if you dont have your legs underneath you then even the biggest guys come down, said Canadas Aaron Carpenter. We stuck to it and they only made a couple breaks off our silly mistakes, but other than that we stuck to it the whole game and it paid off. Canada was solid from start to finish, but their best effort came in the second half. Canada trailed 11-10 heading into halftime, but quickly regained momentum after scoring in the opening minutes of the second half. Connor Braid punted the ball into the try zone and Harry Jones rushed in and claimed the ball to score five points. The Canadians appeared poised to take complete control of the game after Taylor Paris ran the length of the field, but a last second change of direction in his trajectory led to Canada being called for a forward pass. Ray Barkwill made no mistake minutes later, running into the try zone after some great passing to give Canada a 20-11 lead. It proved to be the winning play of the game. It was good, Crowley said. The boys dug deep. The guys went 80 minutes and thats what it takes to gut it out in the end. The Fijians made it close, mounting a late rush to win the game. With Canada leading 20-11 Qera Akapusi punched his way across the try line and Jiuta Lutumailagi scored on the conversion to make it 20-18. But Canada managed to hold on for the win to the delight of the 4,548 on hand. Fiji head coach Inoke Male admitted fatigue may have been a factor in his teams play. Fiji played in Japan over the weekend and crossed 16 time zones before arriving in Canada. We were maybe a little jet-lagged, but its no excuse, Male said. Its about international rugby and we praise Canada and they played really well. Due to their extended travel Male said they also had little time to prepare for Canada and its style of play. We didnt have good preparation when we came here, Male said. Its time for us to go back to the blackboard and see what went wrong. After a number of close chances Canada opened the scoring early in the first half as Carpenter clawed his way across the try zone. Braid was successful on the conversion kick giving Canada a 7-0 lead. Scoring first was crucial for Canada as it got the home crowd into the game. As you could hear they were the 16th man and they gave us that extra little push, Carpenter said. Its always good to win on home soil. Minutes later Fijis Nadola Nemani managed to weave his way through traffic and found an open lane on the outside to run into the try zone. Koroilagilagi Setarekis conversion attempt went just wide making it 7-5. The two teams then went on to exchange penalties. The Fijians took their first lead of the game as Setareki converted his first penalty kick. Braid split the uprights to reclaim the lead, however it was short lived as Canada took another penalty and Setareki made the most of his opportunity giving Fiji an 11-10 halftime lead. Canadas Phil Mack was named the man of the match. The Canadians will now return to Kingston, Ont., where they have been training since late May, to face Tonga on Saturday. After a non-tournament match against Ireland in Toronto on June 15, they will make the trip to Japan to wrap-up Pacific Nations Cup play on June 19. Crowley has enjoyed having an opportunity to play in Canada and expects it to pay dividends down the road. I think its massive and the fact we could get the win was the icing on the cake for our group, said Crowley. Its about exposing the game and growing the game and these sorts of game are massive. Fiji will next play against the U.S. June 19 and against Tonga June 23. Both games will be in Japan. While claiming the Pacific Nations Cup would be nice, Rugby Canada has set its sights on a two-game, total-point series against the U.S. in August. The series winner will clinch a spot in the 2015 World Cup in England, while the loser will be forced into a secondary qualifying process. Fiji is now 1-1 in Cup play, while the Canadians are 2-0.
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The Fiji Touch Rugby recently received a financial boost when the Fiji National Sports Commission presented a $6000.00 cheque to assist them in their preparations for the upcoming Trans Pacific Touch Tournament. The $6000.00 donation is part of a total allocation of $32,600 approved for Fiji Touch by the Commission for the tournament. This support once again highlights the Commissions ongoing support for the hosting of international tournaments on our shores recognising the associated socio-economic benefits. It also demonstrates The Fiji National Sports Commissions desire to support and raise the profile of minor sports. The Trans-Pacific Touch Tournament will be showcasing Fijis finest Touch Rugby Players matching up against
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teams from New Zealand, Australia and Samoa, from the 18th 21st of September at the Prince Charles Park in Nadi. Touch Fiji has been in close contact with the overseas teams assisting them with preparations toward this tournament which sees over 300 400 touch players flooding the Jet Set town and is continuing to seek support from the corporate sector. In a statement at the launching of the sports 2011 world cup campaign at the Holiday Inn in Suva, His Excellency the President of Fiji, Ratu Epeli Nailatikau, stated: Not often do we find a sport that can be played by anyone, male and female, young and old as it is played in beaches, village greens and communities around the countrya sport that brings the family and community together to play each other in a game that offers both a competitive as well as a social mix with a unifying force that helps to foster
team work, discipline as well as social cohesion and community solidarity which are important ingredients for nation building.
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Extensions For The Sedin Twins Should Be A Priority For Vancouver Canucks
TIMESFiji SPORTS FA To Investigate

Savusavu side is believed to have fielded unregistered players during the Fiji Sun GP Batteries National Football League last weekend. The Fiji Football Association National league board chairman Sheik Ibrahim is also shocked to learn that no Savusavu FA officials accompanied the side to their two match tour to Viti Levu. Savusavu lost 8-0 to 4R Electrical Ba last Sunday and 11-0 to Suva on Sunday. We are very concern on why did Savusavu team lost with big margin against Suva and Ba. I have been receiving phone calls from the people and the fans of Savusavu, he said. Ibrahim who is also a Fiji Football Association senior vice president believes the players welfare is their paramount concern and will not let the issue go under the carpet easily. We have gathered from the Savusavu
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The Vancouver Canucks set out this summer with a longer to-do list than usual. After another postseason collapse, theyre currently looking for a new head coach, will be looking for a taker for their goaltender, and will try and upgrade a roster that has struggled in the springtime over the past several seasons. Those tasks should not take their attention away from what should be the top priority for the organization, though. Their two most marketable players, Daniel Sedin and Henrik Sedin, will be free agents next summer. Its time to look at an extension for the Swedish forwards. While some have been foolish enough to blame the Sedins for at least some of the playoff failures of the Canucks over the past several years, theyve been two of the most consistent players in the league. Theyve been terrific in the regular season and postseason alike, with each taking home some piece of individual hardware within the last couple of years. The pair ran away with the top scoring
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numbers for the club in 2013. They were the only two players to break 40 points on the year. In fact, the third highest on the roster behind the two was 27, courtesy of Jannik Hansen. Henrik finished the year with 45 points, while Daniel followed closely with 40. Both Daniel and Henrik have been offensive powers in the past several seasons with the Canucks. Neither one of them has produced a season of under 70 points since the 2005-2006 season. Both of them have crossed the century mark for points once, with Daniel reaching 40 goals in 2010-11. The five-year extension they signed in 2009, which carries a cap hit over $6 million, will expire next summer. Which means that they will be free agents. Even with the recent playoff failures, the Canucks likely have no intention of letting the twins depart as free agents next summer. Talks have yet to begin between the two sides, but you can bet that the Canucks will begin exploring extensions with each of them in the very near future.
Fiji Football Referees director Paresh Kishore says 95 percent of our referees are ready to officiate at the upcoming Vodafone Fiji FACT tournament. He made these comments following the fitness test of the referees panel for the first major tournament of the 2013 season. I am impressed with the bench mark set by the referees in the fitness test and Im pleased to say that 95 percent of my referees are fit and ready to officiate at the Vodafone Fiji FACT, Kishore said. He also further said that the referees have what it takes to officiate at the high pressured matches. The referees are ready to officiate even better at the upcoming tournament as they are fit, potential and dedicated towards football. he said.
95 Percent Of Referees Are Ready
players that only eight players came from Savusavu to play Suva and Ba despite national league board giving them $3000 for the team to travel to Viti Levu and at the moment the investigation is currently underway to see what went wrong for the side, he said. According to Ibrahim the national league board is concern on the eligibility if number of players who took the field against Suva. My team is also investigating on the number of players who were registered and how many were not registered by the team but did take the field. I also received calls and people also came to me asking what had happen to the Savusavu side and why any of the officials came with the side didnt. This is also a major concern for us because what we are concern about is the welfare of the players billeting, food and few other things, he said.
The Vodafone Fiji FACT tournament will be held at ANZ Stadium in Suva on 15th and 16th of this month while the tournament proper will be played at Prince Charles Park in Nadi from 21st to 23rd of June.

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