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For A Better Fiji - The 2013 Constitution Unveiled

The 98-page constitutional document in English has also, for the first time, been translated into the two main vernacular languages - iTaukei and contemporary Hindi. In the 15 days before His Excellency the President gives his assent on September 6th, members of the public are invited to read the vernacular versions and provide feedback on their accuracy. Some of the legal terms and phraseology in the English language do not have equivalent words in the vernacular and therefore may be open to interpretation. The Constitution provides for a single chamber 50-member Parliament up from 45 in the Draft document- which will be the countrys supreme authority and be elected on the basis of one person, one vote, one value. Elections are to be held every four years and every Fijian over the age of 18 is entitled to vote. In another alteration to the Draft document, individual regional constituencies are abolished. There will be one national constituency covering the whole of Fiji, as in The Netherlands and Israel. And every voter will get one vote, choosing the candidate who they believe best serves their interests under a proportional representation system. A Prime Minister who commands the party with the most seats in Parliament will head the elected Government and, in line with current practice, a President will be the Head of State and
Fiji's fourth Constitution that will underpin the first genuine democracy in the country history has been released to the public. His Excellency the President will give his assent to the document on September 6th. The document will be the supreme law of the country and pave the way for elections by September 30th, 2014 conducted, for the first time, on the basis of equal votes of equal value. It is in line with the constitutions of some of the worlds most liberal democracies and provides a framework for the development of a modern, progressive state. As previously flagged by the Prime Minister, Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama, the final version differs from the Draft Constitution by containing specific provisions that guarantee and strengthen the protection of communally-owned iTaukei, Rotuman and Banaban lands. During the consultation process that followed the release of the Draft in March, a large number of submissions were received calling for explicit protection clauses. These have been accepted and incorporated into the final document. They provide greater protection and security for ITaukei, Rotuman and Banaban land than ever before. In addition, for the first time, an extra provision gives any landowner the right to a fair share of royalties derived from the exploitation of resources beneath the surface.
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perform the ceremonial function of Commander in Chief of the Republic of Fiji Military Forces. Among the Constitutions major provisions are: - A common and equal citizenry. -A voting system of equal votes of equal value. -A secular state and religious liberty. -An independent and impartial judiciary and equal access to the law. -The right to legal aid assistance. -Specific protection of the ownership of ITaukei and Rotuman lands and recognition of their unique culture, customs, traditions and language. -The protection of the rights of leaseholders. -Specific recognition of the culture and language of Indo-Fijians, other Pacific islanders and other immigrants and settlers. - A Bill of Rights containing specific provisions guaranteeing a range of civil and political rights and, for the first time, social and economic rights. These include the right to education, economic participation, a just minimum wage, transport, housing, food and water, health and social security. - A free media and freedom of speech, expression, movement and association.
- The safeguarding of the environment. - The compulsory teaching of the iTaukei and Fiji Hindi languages at primary school level, along with English as the common language. -The right to multiple citizenship but a provision that only Fijian citizens be entitled to stand for Parliament. -The right to fair employment practices. -The right to join, form or campaign for a political party. -The right to privacy. - An Accountability and Transparency Commission which, for the first time, will hold all public office holders accountable. - A Code of Conduct for public office holders. - A provision requiring public office holders such as civil servants, members of the disciplined forces and trade unionists to resign before contesting a seat in Parliament. The release of the Constitution follows a community consultation process during which the Attorney General, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum and his team conducted 19 public meetings in urban, rural and maritime areas throughout Fiji, including Vanua Levu, Taveuni, Kadavu, the Mamanucas and the Yasawas. Submissions were also sought and 1,093 written submissions were received.
NCDS Cause 82 Pc Deaths In Fiji
Minister for Social Welfare, Women and Poverty Alleviation Dr Jiko Luveni Minister for Social Welfare, Women caused by infection but are typically and Poverty Alleviation Dr Jiko Luveni developed due to hereditary, our has highlighted that the Vodafone surroundings or lifestyle factors, Dr Hibiscus festival is a good platform to Luveni said. raise awareness on non-communicable In 2012, more than 800 amputations diseases (NCDs) which are regarded as were carried out in Fiji, an increase by more than 100 annually from previous silent killers. During the official opening of the years. Vodafone Hibiscus Talent Show, Dr She added that heart complications Luveni revealed that NCDs are the reported in hospitals and health centers cause of 82 per cent of deaths in Fiji are a result of high consumption of sugar and fats that cause high blood annually. Non-communicable diseases are not pressure.
TURNING trash into cash is what the Republic of Indonesia is keen on teaching communities in the Western Division. This, after its ambassador Chandra Salim held talks with Lautoka business houses. Mr Salim said the new projects would involve students. "We had presented an idea how to help solve plastic waste and how we can encourage schools and communities to collect plastic waste and then turn trash into cash," Mr Salim said. "The trash will be used for handicraft such as purses, cases and laptop cases to be sold in hotels and business communities. "We want to involve students because it is educational and the income could be diverted to the student bodies or school. "We will also encourage the
Turning Trash Into Cash
A man who was jailed for 3 years appealed against his sentence in the High Court on the grounds that the magistrate did not consider his early guilty plea. Martin Singh was convicted of two counts of burglary, eight of theft and another eight of damaging property. His lawyer Pita Katia argued before
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community to participate in cleaning the environment." Mr Salim said a plan was in the pipeline to export products made from plastic waste. "In Indonesia, the products produced from the trash are exported and some are sold mostly in hotels as there is a demand. "My office will work together with the local community and student bodies on how we can make this program a success for next year. We will be drawing up the plans in few weeks' time with the actual work to start next year." Lautoka Chamber of Commerce administrator Mohammed Salim said the involvement of their new business partner would augur well for the people of Lautoka and the economy of the Western Division.
The 16 Vodafone Fiji Hibiscus queens took time out of their busy schedules to meet patients and staff of CWM Hospital in Suva and raise their spirits. The queens, who make visitations as part of their activities during the festival, all took time to show their human touch and chat with patients and workers at the hospital. CWM Hospital acting manager of nursing matron Aliote Galuvakadua said the visits from the Hibiscus festival contestants was one they looked forward to each year. She explained that the visit was also a time for the contestants to see firsthand the areas of need at the hospital
Queens Bring Cheer To Hospital Patients
and possibly assist in the future. "For CWM Hospital, this is an annual event that we always look forward to because we know that the outcome sometimes projected within the hospital are addressed by the group," Mrs Galuvakadua said. "Here at the hospital, we have a room that previous queens and kings designed and refurbished. "We always look forward to this event." With the queens often viewed as ambassadors for the country, Mrs Galuvakadua explained the visit was also a chance to equip them with necessary knowledge of the health sector.
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A NEW partnership between Swami Vivekananda College's Vivekananda Technical Centre (VTC) and the AustraliaPacific Technical College (APTC) will deliver technical and vocational skills training qualifications underpinned by the Australian quality system. Acting Australian High Commissioner Glen Miles said they would focus on ensuring enhanced training options for students recognised as higher quality nationally. "The $490,000 partnership will mean that more Fiji citizens can gain valued professional and technical qualifications and a pathway to higher learning with APTC or other institutes that provide international standard qualifications," he said. "It is estimated that for every 100 children entering primary school in the Pacific region, only three enter a university and another three enter other post-secondary training."
High Court judge Justice Salesi Temo that the magistrate "took the higher end of the tariff, and that certain mitigating factors were not taken into account when sentence was passed". Mr Katia said his client should have been sentenced to no more than two years. The matter has been adjourned to September 26.
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in the labour market increased by 14 per cent in the first half of the year says Reserve Bank of Fiji Governor Barry Whiteside. This is according to RBFs latest Job Advertisement Survey, which Mr Whiteside said is an indication that the labour market has been improving in line with the improved investor confidence. Speaking at the University of the South Pacific organised Economic Update 2013 in Suva, he said Fijis investment to Gross Domestic Product (GDP) was at an all time high at the forecasted 28 per cent, which is higher the 2012 figure of 18 per cent and has surpassed
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Govt Receives Budget Submissions

Members of various community organisations and business groups presented their submissions to Government as part of the lead-up to the 2014 budget in November. A talanoa session for the various stakeholders in the economy was conducted at Fiji Revenue and Customs Authority (FRCA) headquarters in Suva on Wednesday hosted by the Finance Ministry and chaired by the Attorney-General, Aiyaz SayedKhaiyum. It also included the Governor of the Reserve Bank, Barry Whiteside, the CEO of FRCA, Jitoko Tikolevu, and Permanent Secretaries from Finance and National Planning. As well as airing their views on the direction the next budget should take, the gathering also provided the opportunity for the various organisations to hear each others views. They ranged from civil society groups such as the Citizens Constitutional Forum, Mareqeti Viti (Nature Fiji), the Peoples Community Network and the Fiji Council of Social Services to the Fiji Sports Council and mainstream employer organizations such as the Fiji Chamber of Commerce, the Fiji Manufacturers Association and the Fiji Employers Federation.
Fijian Soldiers Safe Despite War Spillover

DESPITE the spillover of tensions and fighting from the conflict in Syria into the area of operations in the Golan Heights, Fijian peacekeepers continue to conduct their duties in a professional manner in challenging conditions. Andr-Michel Essoungou, of the Department of Peacekeeping Operations and Field Support, says the presence of the Fijian troop in continuously monitoring and reporting helps to ensure that the UNDOF mission could continue its critical role in the maintenance of the ceasefire between Israel and Syria. He said UN secretary-general Ban Kimoon had established a UN Mission to investigate allegations of the use of chemical weapons in Syria. At a press conference at the UN headquarters in New York on Monday, Mr Ban Ki-moon said the mission began its work this week. Mr Essoungou said the areas under investigation by the mission did not include UNDOF's area of operations. Meanwhile, Mr Ban said after five months of effort, he was pleased to report that the mission would investigate allegations of the use of chemical weapons in Syria. "As agreed with the government, the team will conduct its activities in the country for up to 14 days," Mr Essoungou said. Mr Ban said in order to credibly establish the facts, the mission must have full access to the sites of the alleged incidents.
Private sector representatives during the budget submission discussions at FRCA
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FOUR masked men armed with threatened to kill me if I shouted. pinch-bars and cane knives robbed "I later told them they could take the home of former politician George anything they wanted but not harm us." Shiu Raj and terrorised his family at Mrs Raj said the suspects tied their Namuaimada, Ra, on Monday night. hands and legs before searching the The suspects entered the house by house for money and jewellery. removing four louvre blades and She said they wanted to resist but managed to tie up the occupants but were helpless as the masked men were missed Mr Raj's two daughters who armed. were hiding in their bedroom. "My husband tried to get out of the Three cartons of whales tooth, two 6 room to call his brother-in-law but they mobile phones, jewellery and money stopped him. were stolen while Mr Raj and his "He forcefully made his way out of 6 the room to get assistance from his brother-in-law were assaulted. The suspects later demanded the family brother-in-law. car keys before fleeing the scene. "They put tape on my husband's mouth Mr Raj and his brother-in-law were before the brother-in-law tried to take admitted at the Rakiraki sub divisional off the masks from their faces but he Hospital with injuries suffered from was hit with a pinch-bar. the attack. "One of them watched us as our legs Still trying to recover from the incident, and hands were tied while the others Praveen Raj, the wife of the former searched the house for money. politician, told this newspaper the "Luckily two of my daughters who family members were lucky to survive were hiding in the room came out and the ordeal. untied us before calling the police." "We were fast asleep when they Police spokeswoman Ana Naisoro said entered the house, and all of a sudden I the suspects drove away in the victim's just woke up and saw four masked men vehicle. with pinch-bars and cane knives inside "Police gave chase and the vehicle our bedroom," Mrs Raj said. was abandoned at the junction of the "I thought I was dreaming but later I Fiji Water Rd and Naseyani whereby shouted and woke my husband." the suspects fled on foot," Ms Naisoro "One of the men told me to shut up and said.
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Sudesh Kumar, of Namuaimada, Ra, shows the damaged fence through which masked men gained entry into the compound, broke into the home and terrorised the family.
National Housing Expo At The Hibiscus

The public visiting the Hibiscus festival this week will now be able to meet with housing providers and consult their housing needs at the National Housing Expo marquee at the 2013 Hibiscus Festival. The Ministry of Local Government, Urban Development, Housing and Environment as part of its awareness program to promote Affordable and Decent Housing, opened the expo this week. The Ministrys acting permanent secretary Mr Saverio Baleikanacea said the expo is in line with the Governments National Housing Policy Implementation Action Plan as well as Governments commitment to provide accessible as well as affordable land and housing opportunities to improve living standards in the communities. The Acting PS said Government has carried out policy initiatives to improve the access of affordable and decent homes by establishing a land bank to make land more accessible in response to the needs of the housing sector. The Acting PS urged housing stakeholders to work together and formulate strategies during this years National Housing Expo and work to improving the efficiency and performance of the housing sector.
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Seminar Focuses On Market Success

SUCCESS in the share market involves the right combination of strategies and advice to ensure investors participate in the market confidently while minimising risks. This, according to South Pacific Stock Exchange CEO Jinita Prasad, was one of many issues to be discussed at their organised one-hour lunch seminar this week. The seminar aims to provide awareness on the general concept of saving, budgeting and investing to meet financial goals. "The presence of stockbrokers and the investment advisers during this informative session will ensure that you receive proper advice and get access to all relevant information before buying shares," she said. "Investors who have recently received shares under the Fiji National Provident Fund share investment scheme are urged to attend this session as they will also get a chance to interact with the stockbrokers who can help them decide whether they should hold, buy more or sell their shares." Ms Prasad said the free-of-charge event at DeVos on the Park in Suva would include a brief introduction by the exchange followed by a presentation outlining general investing tips, evaluating risks and returns and other fundamentals of share market investing. "The presentation will also have a question and answer session and attendees will be given a change to interact with the licensed stockbrokers present, and even place orders to purchase shares in securities most suited to their financial objectives. Registration is vital and can be done by calling the SPSE office," she said.
In the pursuit of using local natural resources as a source of employment for women, Government has engaged the services of a renowned local bamboo craft expert to develop bamboo craft programs. Mr Sukulu Soko, the assistant trainer at Sunnyville Bamboo Development this week signed off a service agreement with the Ministry of Women. Sunnyville which was established in 2004, is based at Wainibuku, Nasinu in Suva. Mr Soko received his bamboo training from the INBAR (International Network for Bamboo and Rattan Association). INBAR is an intergovernmental organization based in China that has helped thousands of rural producers to make a living from bamboo. Bamboo is known as green gold because it is a good source of income for rural communities. There are resource owners who are more into timber and logging, as a bamboo specialist I always advise them there is a need to look at alternative like bamboo or otherwise all natives of
New Partnership To Benefit Women
timber species will become extinct. I do awareness programs for interested companies and resource owners on the different uses of bamboo and Sunnyville Bamboo Development works in collaboration with the Department of Forestry in Nasinu and Secretariat of the Pacific Community to transfer knowledge of bamboo usages. Its a valuable asset that offers opportunities for improved livelihood. Bamboos have multiple advantages, it can be used for horticulture, control soil erosion and even design creative art and crafts, he said. The Ministrys permanent secretary Dr Josefa Koroivueta said this partnership will expand economic opportunities for women in the country particularly for those in the rural areas. Women are the best outlet to create bigger opportunities and niche market for bamboo, the Ministry is glad that this agreement has been signed and through it we will be able to reach out to more women and youths in diversifying the bamboo industry in Fiji, Dr Koroivueta said.
New British High Commissioner Presents Credentials
The new resident British High Commissioner to Fiji, His Excellency Mr Roderick Ian Drummond presented his credentials to the President, His Excellency Ratu Epeli Nailatikau. His Excellency Ratu Epeli welcomed the new high commissioner to the country as he presented his credentials to the President. Mr Drummond completed a Master of Arts with Honours in History from the Edinburgh University in United Kingdom in 1985. Mr Drummond joined the FCO (Foreign and Commonwealth Office) in 1985 and has worked on Middle East affairs in Algeria, Jordan, Syria, Qatar
and Saudi Arabia, where he had been Deputy Head of Mission since 2009. He has also served in South Africa where he focused on trade and investment promotion, and worked on EU affairs in Brussels, including the development of the EU Common Security and Defence Policy. Mr Drummond also has keen interest in rugby, camping, trekking, tennis, golf, scuba diving, history and cooking. Mr Drummond is married to Mrs Yasmin Kamal with three children. The British High Commission in Suva is also accredited to Kiribati, Nauru, Tonga and Tuvalu, Micronesia and the Marshall Islands.
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Positive IMF Fiji report gets a negative Chaudhry reply
of GDP is on track to be met, with strong VAT revenue collections INFLATION Mr Chaudhrys view: Inflation has not declined and imported commodity and food prices remain quite high, under-pinned by a weak Fiji dollar. International Monetary Fund view: Inflation declined as imported commodity and food prices moderated. TO PROMOTE ECONOMIC GROWTH Mr Chaudhrys view: The regimes consumption driven growth strategies, fuelled by fiscal measures that are unsustainable over the long term, is no answer to Fijis economic woes. International Monetary Fund view: The authorities have recently accelerated structural reforms including in the areas of land policy, the sugarcane sector, the civil service, public enterprises, and pensions but key policy challenges remain to sustainably raise economic growth, reduce poverty, and increase resilience to shocks. In this context, measures to boost business confidence such as relaxation of price controls, increased and stable access to customary land use, and continued focus on infrastructure upgradesalong with reduced political uncertaintywould help improve the investment climate and spur private sector investment. WHAT THE IMF REPORT IS BASED ON Mr Chaudhrys view: The Missions reports are based on figures provided by the Government, without any independent verification of their accuracy. International Monetary Fund view: The team met with the Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Josaia Voreqe Bainimarama, Attorney General and Minister for Public Enterprises, Industry and Trade Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum, Reserve Bank of Fiji (RBF) Governor Barry Whiteside, and other senior public officials, as well as representatives from the private sector, academia, development partners, and civil society.
Fiji Labour Party leader Mahendra Chaudhry has come out swinging, at the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Why is the veteran politician and unionist taking on this respected international financial institution? 8 Mr Chaudhry does not agree with their positive report on the Fijian economy and is accusing them of being seriously 8 flawed in their findings. The International Monetary Fund assessment came after a team of experts visited Fiji and evaluated the Fijian economy. Heres whats happened, now as Mr Chaudhry seeking power in next years elections gives his version of the Fijian economy: UNEMPLOYMENT Mr Chaudhrys view: Housing Authority of Fiji spokesperson, Dwain Qalovaki (left) with HART Overall unemployment rate is much home representative, Mere Seru, at the National Housing Expo 2013 at the higher at around 17 per cent of the Vodafone Hibiscus at Albert Park in Suva. workforce. Housing Authority of Fiji is urging the The products are the handiwork of the Youth unemployment and under general public to take advantage of women who live in the HART homes employment is significantly higher at their National Housing Expo 2013 at and acts as an income source for their 25 per cent of those aged between 19the Vodafone Hibiscus at Albert Park families, he said. 30 years. in Suva. HART home representative, Mere International Monetary Fund view: Thirteen stalls from different housing Seru, said the initiative undertaken by Unemployment remains stubbornly stakeholders have come together under the organisation is have the families high at nearly 9 per cent, with youth one roof to provide housing services sustain themselves and get back on unemployment and underemployment and information to the public. their feet. at significantly higher rates. Housing Authority spokesperson, The income generating products we GROWTH Dwain Qalovaki, said: Come and find have are from the hard work of women Mr Chaudhrys view: out more information on the different in the homes, Ms Seru said. It is difficult to accept a growth in the housing options available. This gives them a chance to support Fiji economy in 2012 considering that The Housing Assistance and Relief their families by earning extra income all key exports were down compared to Trust (HART) homes is one of the from their products. 2011. stalls that can assist low and single- She said some of the families have Tourist arrivals declined by 2.1 per parent families earning no more than been able to sustain themselves out of cent, sugar and gold production by 9 $150 weekly. the initiative and in doing so moved out per cent and 39 per cent respectively. As part of the national housing expo this of the homes to acquire better living The fisheries and forestry sectors also year, the HART home is using the platform arrangements. posted negatives, fisheries by as much to promote the handmade products like There are over 768 homes in Fiji as 40 per cent. soaps, honey, oils, traditional art and with over 600 pending requests to the International Monetary Fund view: crafts, Mr Qalovaki said. organisation still. Growth in the Fijian economy increased to 2 per cent in 2012. VAT To Get The Best Value For Your Dollar Mr Chaudhrys view: Advertise In The strong VAT revenue collections referred to in this report is based on gross VAT collections without being 604.909.4088 discounted by some $60m overdue in VAT refunds. International Monetary Fund view: The 2013 deficit target of 2.8 per cent
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The newly re-opened Malolo Island Fiji Resort has plans to have a fullyorganic vegetable garden. Newly appointed executive chef,Yngve Muldal, who joined the resort from Etihad Airways, said they were going to ensure that all their herbs and vegetables are fresh from their garden. Cyclone Evan, which passed directly over the island resort in December, completely damaged the resorts vegetation and gardens. Chef Muldal said the $1-million kitchen which the resort management invested in, was a chefs dream. In Fiji, one of the problems that we have seen is obesity and NCDs (non-communicable diseases), and to counter that, it is important that we cook right, he said. At the resort, within the next two
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The effect of kava consumption is taking its toll on the education of some of our students, says the Ministry of Educations National Substance Abuse Council. Kava consumption among students is on the rise, says the council, and is among the list of drugs and substances abused by students. The latest is kava consumption and it is increasing, council health education officer Josua Naisele said. Kava is a drug and students had been found abusing it within the school compound and during school functions and trips. The effect is noted in the classroom because their performance had dropped. This is a concern for the council. Another problem the council is facing is the increase in he number of students impregnated at school some even at
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A RETURN trip each to Hong Kong with two nights accommodation in a hotel will be the main prize for the winner and runner-up in the Vodafone Friendly North Carnival. This was revealed by festival committee president Azim Hussein at the committee's meeting. "The carnival will be bigger and better this year and we convey our gratitude to the stakeholders who supported us in this fundraising activity which is directed towards community controls the sale and use of substances like PVC glue and benzene. SEXUAL OFFENCE Mr Naisele said more education and awareness should be conducted against sexual offences; often targeted at girls and women. He said rapes and sexual abuse in schools are on the rise. One of the most reported offence is male students poking female students. This is illegal because under the Crimes Decree, this constitutes assault. Poking happens in primary and secondary levels and everyone should help in its awareness and education to help students. SCHOOL PREGNANCY While the council is collecting data for pregnancy at school two years ago, Mr Naisele said the numbers could have
development," Mr Hussein said. "We gladly received support from the ANZ branch here in Labasa in the form of a cheque for $2000 and $500 worth of promotions during the carnival. "The entertainment committee for this year's event has promised more vibrant shows from local and overseas groups." Mr Hussein said the carnival was dedicated to developing communities in the North and the proceeds from the carnival would be diverted to community projects. gone up since then. From the 72 cases in 2011, some were at primary schools level. These are reported cases and again, some are caused by problems the student faces at home and other social problems. Teachers cannot solve this alone; we need the parents and members of the public to help. He said access to pornographic materials at internet shops and circulation of porno movies also aroused students to commit sexual offences. He said some students were caught watching porn at internet shops instead of conducting study research. Last week, Police said a high school student was apprehended in Nausori for watching porn at an internet shop.
primary school level. In 2011 there were 72 reported pregnancies in schools, Mr Naisele. He said the country should be worried over the trend in reported cases. This week 45 teachers from the Central Division, 23 from Nausori and 22 from Suva, are at the Centre for Appropriate Technology Development in Nadave, Tailevu, attending a drug and substance abuse workshop. Teachers are presenting on problems faced in schools; what they hear from students and we try and look for solutions to help students. Students face problems like broken homes, broken relationships; some are even from good homes but they are caught in the middle and turn to drugs and volatile substance for relief, Mr Naisele said. The council is spearheading moves to have a volatile substance decree which
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Project To Reduce Rice Imports

Farmers in Lautoka will have more opportunities in developing their skills with a pilot project for rice farming set to start soon. This will be through the Indonesian Governments assistance to Fiji in their attempt of helping us reduce rise imports. Spearheading this effort is Indonesian Ambassador to Fiji, Aidil Salim. Mr Salim said: Sharing our expertise in rice farming together with seeds which can be harvested three times in a year will give hope of reducing rice imports in Fiji. Fiji spends almost $40 million for rice imports each year which is a very big amount. We will provide a wide variety of rice seeds which can be planted on wet or dry land and best suited for various farmers. These seeds can yield almost six tonnes per hectare giving us a total of 18 tonnes of rice per year. Land for project The Lautoka Chamber of Commerce and Industry administrator Salim Mohammed says the chamber is thankful to the Government of Indonesia. The six acre land for rice farming has been given by Raben Bhan Singh, a Lautoka businessman who also helps with many of the chambers initiatives, he said. This is a pilot project and we are optimistic of pulling it through and expanding on a larger scale. Development should not only be strived from business but from farming as well which has been the source of income for thousands around Fiji. Mr Mohammed indicated the Indonesian Government will provide expertise which will help farmers in this pilot project. The six acre farm is located near Lovu seaside which is outside Lautoka. in the bank's journey towards lifting financial literacy levels in Fiji. And the objective of the program was to teach children 'money smart' principles by using creative fun-filled activities, he said. "In time we expect that this will lead to the development of a culture of financial prudence in our children, preparing them well for their adult working life. "The activities planned within the program are focused on the importance of acquiring good money management skills so our children will learn how to save and understand the concept of investing in the various financial products available in Fiji." Mr Whiteside said the program would run from 2013 to 2020 as an important part of the central bank's national capital markets master plan 2020.
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A-G Urges Voter Registration At Hibiscus Festival
People attending the carnival have been given a chance to register at the Elections Booth at the Hibiscus Festival for the 2014 elections. Attorney-General Aiyaz SayedKhaiyum said Fijians continued to register, which clearly demonstrated how enthusiastic they were to take part in the elections next year. We have about 530,000 people who have registered for the upcoming elections, Mr Sayed-Khaiyum said. He has urged all Fijians over the age of 18 that have not yet registered, to do so. Fijis registrar of political parties Mohammed Saneem, said this was a
great opportunity for Fijians to register themselves at the Hibiscus Festival. The three electronic voter registration centers will operate from 10am to 10pm, Mr Saneem said. Hibiscus King contestant Krishneel Nand said it was important to register for the upcoming elections. This is an opportunity to make our vote count for the 2014 elections, he said. The three voter registration centers are at the main centre in the park next to the National Fire Authority booth; another is in the VIP section and the third is in the foyer of Government Buildings facing the park.
THE Health Ministry is working with the Ministry of Education to ensure that school canteens around the country are providing nutritional food and snacks to students. Health minister Doctor Neil Sharma said the purpose of the school canteen guidelines is to promote healthy lifestyles as early amongst young children. We need to produce and provide food that are nutritional and reduce high calorie drinks that has high sugar content and that has no nutritional value to it, Dr Sharma said. With the school health program already in place, we are working with the Ministry of Agriculture and the Ministry of Youths and Sports so that children exercise in schools and to be taught to plant locally grown root crops
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and vegetables, Dr Sharma said. The guideline incorporates the Fiji Food and Health Guidelines, as well as the Education Ministrys policy on food and nutrition in schools. Meanwhile, the National Adviser for Dietetics and Nutrition Anaisi Delai said parents need to take the lead role in improving their childrens nutritional diet. We need to encourage parents and guardians to feed their children with healthy food and also promote breastfeeding which should be exclusive for the first six months, Mrs Delai said. The centre is working to strengthen awareness on key messages including the need for mothers to breastfeed their babies and for families to promote the eating of nutritional meals at all times.
Fiji's fourth Constitution that will underpin the first genuine democracy in the country history has been released to the public. His Excellency the President will give his assent to the document on September 6th. The document will be the supreme law of the country and pave the way for elections by September 30th, 2014 conducted, for the first time, on the basis of equal votes of equal value. It is in line with the constitutions of some of the worlds most liberal democracies and provides a framework for the development of a modern, progressive state. As previously flagged by the Prime Minister, Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama, the final version differs from the Draft Constitution by containing specific provisions that guarantee and strengthen the protection of communally-owned iTaukei, Rotuman and Banaban lands. During the consultation process that followed the release of the Draft in March, a large number of submissions were received calling for explicit protection clauses. These have been accepted and incorporated into the final document. They provide greater protection and security for ITaukei, Rotuman and Banaban land than ever before. In addition, for the first time, an extra provision gives any landowner the right to a fair share of royalties derived from the exploitation of resources beneath the surface. The 98-page constitutional document in English has also, for the first time, been translated into the two main vernacular languages - iTaukei and contemporary Hindi. In the 15 days before His Excellency the President gives his assent on September 6th, members of the public are invited to read the vernacular versions and provide feedback on their accuracy. Some of the legal terms and phraseology in the English language do not have equivalent words in the vernacular and therefore may be open to interpretation. The Constitution provides for a single chamber 50-member Parliament up from 45 in the Draft document- which will be the countrys supreme authority and be elected on the basis of one person, one vote, one value. Elections are to be held every four years and every Fijian over the age of 18 is entitled to vote. In another alteration to the Draft document, individual regional constituencies are abolished. There will be one national constituency covering the whole of Fiji, as in The Netherlands and Israel. And every voter will get one vote, choosing the candidate who they believe best serves their interests under
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a proportional representation system. A Prime Minister who commands the party with the most seats in Parliament will head the elected Government and, in line with current practice, a President will be the Head of State and perform the ceremonial function of Commander in Chief of the Republic of Fiji Military Forces. Among the Constitutions major provisions are: - A common and equal citizenry. -A voting system of equal votes of equal value. -A secular state and religious liberty. -An independent and impartial judiciary and equal access to the law. -The right to legal aid assistance. -Specific protection of the ownership of ITaukei and Rotuman lands and recognition of their unique culture, customs, traditions and language. -The protection of the rights of leaseholders. -Specific recognition of the culture and language of Indo-Fijians, other Pacific islanders and other immigrants and settlers. - A Bill of Rights containing specific provisions guaranteeing a range of civil and political rights and, for the first time, social and economic rights. These include the right to education, economic participation, a just minimum wage, transport, housing, food and water, health and social security. - A free media and freedom of speech, expression, movement and association. - The safeguarding of the environment. - The compulsory teaching of the iTaukei and Fiji Hindi languages at primary school level, along with English as the common language. -The right to multiple citizenship but a provision that only Fijian citizens be entitled to stand for Parliament. -The right to fair employment practices. -The right to join, form or campaign for a political party. -The right to privacy. - An Accountability and Transparency Commission which, for the first time, will hold all public office holders accountable. - A Code of Conduct for public office holders. - A provision requiring public office holders such as civil servants, members of the disciplined forces and trade unionists to resign before contesting a seat in Parliament. The release of the Constitution follows a community consultation process during which the Attorney General, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum and his team conducted 19 public meetings in urban, rural and maritime areas throughout Fiji, including Vanua Levu, Taveuni, Kadavu, the Mamanucas and the Yasawas. Submissions were also sought and 1,093 written submissions were received.
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A NUMBER of farmers on Taveuni have raised their concern regarding the dalo size and weight preference of certain buyers on the island. Delaivuna farmer James Naicker said some buyers were now demanding certain grades of dalo from farmers. "Some buyers expect farmers to give them dalo that weigh two kilograms and of a reasonable size so that they can be exported," he said. "We have been told that in order for our dalo to be exported, we needed to fulfill these recommendations with the dalo we produce.
"It is sad because we cannot accurately control the yield of crops from our farms because it is out of our reach." Vione farmer Takayawa Temo said buyers were demanding at times. Principal agricultural officer North John Cox said they were not aware of these demands. "We have been contacting our officers at our Taveuni office and we do not know of any such incident where demands are being made by buyers on the size and weight of dalo they will buy from farmers," Mr Cox said. "I cannot comment on the issue but we will surely look into it."
This week, accounting professionals will gather in Nadi for the annual Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Australia-Fiji branch congress. The event will be held from August 23 to 24 at the Sheraton Fiji Resort on Denarau Island. Recognising that the better-connected global economy presents a world of opportunities for smart business leaders, the congress this year plans to expose these opportunities and reveal them to the wider business community. The congress will feature a host of experts from varied industry background with the aim of equipping participants with the skills needed to take advantage of the ever-changing world. The theme for this years congress is A World of Opportunity. CPA Australia-Fiji branch president, Ravendran Achari, says the theme coincides with the congress aim to provide opportunities for business
leaders. He says: Smart leaders and businesses embrace opportunities that may seem overwhelming to others. The 2013 CPA Congress is a conference of innovative thinkers and offers expert and industry insights and plans to expose those opportunities and reveal them to the wider business community. International speakers lined up The keynote speaker this year will be Prime Minister Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama and also addressing the congress will be Attorney-General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum on day two. This year, seven international speakers are lined up from insurance executive personnel, property and computer, marketing internal auditing, mining, and even healthy living experts. Tourism Fiji chief executive, Rick Hamilton, is also one of the speakers lined up.
TWO fugitives wanted for a fraud case in China were nabbed at the Nadi International Airport last weekend. Following investigations by police officers from China, the two fugitives were escorted out of Fiji on Monday morning. According to Chinese media reports, one of the fugitives fled China with 500 million yuan or about $150 million in Fijian currency. She is reported to have been the controller of Shanghai Fanxin Insurance Agency Company. Police spokeswoman Ana Naisoro said the two fugitives were off-loaded from a flight bound for Vanuatu at 7:30am last Saturday. Ms Naisoro said Chen Jiang Jie and Yi Chen were intercepted on the flight following information received from the Chinese Embassy as they were
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wanted for a fraud case in China. She said they were found with an additional passport, 838,500 Euros ($F2.1million) and $9460 in Hong Kong currency ($F2,284). "Eight officers from China's Ministry of Public Security and China police arrived into the country on August 18 and conducted the investigation together with Fiji police and the Department of Immigration," she said. "The two officers from the Ministry of Public Security currently on attachment with the Fiji Police Force were both instrumental in the successful operation. "This is one of the outcomes of the partnership the Fiji Government continues to have with the People's Republic of China for the benefit of their people."
SUVA was the first of 50 cities around the world to celebrate World Humanitarian Day Tuesday. The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UNOCHA) was out raising awareness for World Humanitarian Day, which is celebrated annually by the UN to commemorate the spirit that inspires humanitarian work around the world. Head of the UNOCHA regional office for the Pacific Sune Gudnitz said the day was also to remember the many humanitarians who had lost their lives in this field. "Everyone in a way can be involved in doing humanitarian work, whether you are involved in an organisation and getting paid, or whether you are simply
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at home when a disaster strikes and you go to the aid of your neighbour," he said. An awareness event was held at USP to reach out to students and potential humanitarians, and UNOCHA is also raising awareness at the 2013 Vodafone Hibiscus Festival. The theme for 2013 is 'The world needs more' and people are encouraged to share words online to unlock money for humanitarian projects. "Corporate organisations have sponsored words, and if you share it, that organisation has committed money every time that word is shared," Mr Gudnitz said. "The money will be directed to some of the bigger but underfunded crises around the world."
WHILE the Fijian economy's export base is limited, it is a richly endowed country, says International Monetary Fund's Chikahisa Sumi. Compared to Japan, the IMF mission chief to Fiji said land seemed to be abundant and water was available in Fiji. "I think there should be more scope for non-sugar agriculture. The IMF as an institution does not have comments about what kind of industry you should be looking at but on a persona note, I think in terms of the time zone, Fiji can utilise its geographical advantage," he said during a presentation on IMF's 2013 Article IV consultation mission to Fiji this month. "Fiji is four hours ahead of Hong Kong and in between Los Angeles and Asia. You can probably have a call centre of similar sorts that can utilise that geographical advantage. "This warm weather with high precipitation is good for agriculture but picking a winner in that sense is not what the IMF does. It encourages giving
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each industry an equal opportunity." He said Fiji had a comfortable foreign exchange level but the absence of structural reforms could hinder economic growth. "Even though the investor may want to come into Fiji, they will face poor availability of land lease or a very long period of waiting for approvals," he said. "These things, even though they may be interesting for the Fijian economy, are constraints for economic growth. "If you take care of these issues and boost investor confidence then the supply side constraint gets raised so that Fiji can enjoy higher growth that's the reform scenario." Meanwhile, the Fiji Bureau of Statistics released its balance of payment report for the March quarter 2013. It showed a net outflow of $391million. Government statistician Epeli Waqavonovono said this was a significant increase when compared to the $32.7m net outflow recorded a year earlier.
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Eight students will be leaving our shores to pursue medical studies in Cuba through the Public Service Commission Overseas scholarship scheme. Amongst the eight students was 19 year old Yaroi villager from Moala in Lau, Lolohea Tagilala who said she was honoured to be chosen to pursue her dreams of becoming a doctor. I am honoured and privileged to be chosen to study medicine in Cuba. Years of hard work have finally paid off even though it was challenge being amongst other candidates that also applied, Ms Tagilala said. While congratulating the students on this development, the Minister for Youth and Sports and chief guest Viliame Naupoto reminded the students
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on their role and its contribution to Fiji. Government is committed to having a health system that is responsive to the needs of the people, that provides a fair service and one that has qualified personnel who can provide efficient, effective and professional care, the Minister said. Government is also committed to providing that opportunity to Fijian students for overseas training in different fields of study. Minister Naupoto said that Government has fully supported this scholarship scheme since 2010, when the first cohort of students left our shores for Cuba. With the addition of the eight students whom we are farewelling today, the number of Fijian students will now be 22.
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A COMMERCIAL bank opened its first banking kiosk in the Capital City. BRED Bank Fiji's first banking kiosk at TappooCity is located on Level 4 and was set up to make it easy for customers to access their service. CEO Satish Deb said the idea came to mind when they first started the bank in Fiji. He said the kiosk was just as important as setting up a big branch. However, Mr Deb said they needed to be at the right place and TappooCity was a good choice for the bank. "As you can see, it has a lot of food traffic and setting up a kiosk like this provides convenience to the public. They come in and eat, and when they have time they can open an account or apply for loans this is what the kiosk is all about." He said they were looking at other sites to establish a similar banking service. "If we happen to find good sites, there will be a lot of kiosks opening," he said. While opening the kiosk, Reserve Bank of Fiji governor Barry Whiteside said the set up was an excellent arrangement especially its location in the middle of a busy area. He said BRED Bank established their mark in November last year and needed to extend their footprint to the people as they were a very small player in the market. Meanwhile, Mr Deb said they had good deposit products with one of the highest deposit rates as well as home loans products.
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A WOMAN who obtained about $9000 from a man to arrange for his skill migration to Australia has been fined $1000 and discharged without a conviction. Shobna Mishra, 32, pleaded guilty in the Lautoka Magistrate's Court to a charge of obtaining financial advantage by deception. Divisional prosecuting officer Western, Assistant Superintendent of Police Anil Prasad told the court that between August 25 and November 25, 2011, Ms Mishra obtained $9426 from Rikil Kritesh Chand. Mr Chand, 28, a plumber, gave Ms Mishra the money to arrange for his skill migration to Australia but she failed to do so and instead used the money. ASP Prasad said Mr Chand went to Ms Mishra after six months to check for his visa and he was told by her that it was under process. When Mr Chand later phoned Ms Mishra to enquire about the visa, she did not answer her mobile phone and calls were later diverted. Mr Chand then reported the matter to police and Ms Mishra confessed to taking the money from him. While sentencing her, magistrate Lakmini Girihagama told Ms Mishra the court observed that her behaviour involved a great breach of trust and betrayal of confidence. She took into consideration that Ms Mishra had repaid the full amount to Mr Chand and showed genuine remorse. Ms Mishra was ordered to pay a $1000 fine, failing which she would be jailed for 45 days. The matter will be reviewed next month.
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This may be a prominent week for this year. You may find magnificent opportunities in career. There will be success in negotiations or agreements with new persons during this week. You may feel the need for an old house. Relations with spouse may not be satisfactory. There may be temporary separation for simple reasons. Students need more focus to succeed in educational matters. Mother may be inclined towards long journeys or changes in career. Children may expand their business after a long time. They will come out successful in competitions. Spouse will have pressure from superiors. He/she may not able to impress superiors in spite of hard work. Father needs more money to meet his financial obligations. He may be criticised for his previous mistakes. Elder siblings may have tough time with spouse or children. Younger siblings may enjoy financial freedom.
delay. Spouse may plan for new business activity with the support of friends. Father may have attitude problems with superiors. Elder siblings may face troubles with business partners. Younger siblings will have grand success in foreign lands. They may come out successful in higher education.
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This may be a dynamic week for you. Transit of mars and Mercury in ascendant will make active and energetic. New friendships while in travel will bring more fun. You will try hard to improve financial status. This is a fruitful week for long term investment. You will identify yourself with ambition. Students will be innovative throughout this week. Mother may be sickly during this week. She needs to concentrate on her inner strength. Children will have grand success in career matters. There may be discouraged with unfortunate happenings. Spouse will have substantial growth in earnings. Father will add new partner in business. He may actively participate in speculation. Elder siblings may make short journeys on business. They may raise loan to meet personal needs. Younger siblings may get promotion after a long contemplation.
you. Strong planets may help you to maintain the balance in career. There will be good interaction with superiors and colleagues. You may look for positive changes through vigorous searching. You will commend good name and reputation in your employment. Students may prosper well during this week. Mother may find obstacles in her path. She may be disturbed by the behaviour of colleagues or neighbours. Children may augur well in competitions and presentations. They may enjoy the company of friends and well wishers. Spouse may have serous distractions at work place. He/she will make good money in business. Father may have opportunity for work abroad. He may be confident about his future prospects. Elder siblings may be hospitalized for a while. They should immediately change living style. Younger siblings may beget a child.
with spouse or business partners. They may get positive communications in the middle of this week. Spouse may have lack of confidence or low spirits throughout this week. Father will have monetary benefits in a surprising manner. He may be benefited by old friends or near relatives. Elder siblings may have health complications. Younger siblings may enjoy foreign visits. This may be a strenuous week for you. Saturn may result in extreme work pressure. Terms may not be positive between you and superiors. Situations may demand more efficiency from you. You should control your emotions and try to be reasonable in your behaviour. People engaged in business may make good money. Students may get grand success in higher education. Mother may enjoy memorable journeys to beautiful locations. She may be religiously inclined throughout this week. Children may have success in fine arts. They should take care of health. Spouse may have irritable outlook during this week. There may be dissatisfaction in life. Father may have prosperity through career. He may find new earning option. Elder siblings may escape from a major accident. They may be haunted with evil thoughts. Younger siblings may withdraw from a partnership business.
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A woman who was clinically dead for at least 42 minutes is preparing to leave a Melbourne hospital after being treated with a lifesaving piece of equipment that performs CPR. Vanessa Tanasio, 41, had a heart attack at her Narre Warren home last Monday, after one of her main arteries was fully blocked. The mother of two was conscious when she arrived at the Monash Medical Centre, but later went into full cardiac arrest. Dr Wally Ahmar started treatment using a defibrillator. "[I used] multiple shocks, multiple medications just to resuscitate her," he said. Doctors then used what is known as a Lucas device - the only one of its kind in an Australian hospital - to save her life. The device automatically performs CPR, or chest compressions, to maintain the circulation of oxygen to the heart and brain. CPR is a physically demanding
Automatic Cpr Device Saves Life Of Woman Who Was Clinically Dead For Over 40 Minutes
task that involves physical force to compress the chest, which limits the amount of time it can be used. While the Lucas device was pumping Ms Tanasio's chest, doctors opened an artery and inserted a stent to allow the blood to flow again. "Indeed this is a miracle. I did not expect her to be so well," Dr Ahmar said. Ms Tanasio has recovered so quickly. "It saved my life. To be able to do CPR for 53 minutes while inserting a stent in through a vein is just an amazing process," she said. "The fact that thing kept me going and I'm here and I can talk about it is just phenomenal." Ms Tanasio says the machine was going so long that at one point it ran out of batteries. "They need them in every hospital. Because if you can free up people so they can actually do that work that needs to be done while the CPR is still being performed, then that's what they need," she said.
The device physically compresses the chest like CPR, allowing doctors to put a stent in.
Woman Charged Over $37M Chinese Policeman Investigated Sydney Smash Repair Shop Fraud For Throwing Baby To Ground In A 67-year-old Sydney woman has been The woman was arrested after she Attempt To Prove She Was A Doll charged over a fraud worth nearly $37 attended Sutherland Police Station.
million. Detectives from the Fraud and Cybercrime Squad laid the charges after a one-year investigation into the business activities of a smash repair business at Kirrawee in Sydney's south. The business is no longer operating. Police say they discovered that fraudulent work invoices from the business had been created, totaling more than $36.8 million Investigators have identified 10 victims of the alleged scam. She was then charged with 25 offences, including nine counts of dishonestly obtaining financial advantage by deception. It is not clear exactly what the charged woman's connection is with the smash repair business, nor over what timeframe the alleged frauds were carried out. The woman has been released on bail to face court next month. Detectives say the investigation is ongoing. Chinese authorities are investigating a policeman who grabbed a sevenmonth-old baby girl from her parents and threw her on the ground, fracturing her skull, according to state media. Guo Zengxi, a policeman from the central city of Linzhou, in Henan province, was on his way to a karaoke bar after drinking with friends one evening last month when he saw a man holding a baby accompanied by his wife, the Legal Evening News reported. After betting with his friends that the child was just a doll, the policeman touched her face then grabbed her from her father, before lifting her up and smashing her on the ground, the report said. The baby, named Yueyue, suffered three cranial fractures and was taken to

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hospital, the daily said. She will be sent to Beijing for further checks, according to local authorities. Guo, who was off-duty at the time, received 15 days of disciplinary confinement after the incident but no additional punishment. Details of the case generated outrage on Chinese social media Saturday, with authorities promising to act. "All officials will handle the case according to law and disciplines and have no leniency," Linzhou city officials said in a statement. Last month, a two-year-old Chinese girl was thrown to the ground by a man in a row with her mother over parking. She died a few days later, provoking outrage and sadness among Chinese citizen online.
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Pakistan's former military ruler Pervez Musharraf has been charged over the murder of the former prime minister Benazir Bhutto, who was assassinated in 2007. Musharraf arrived in court in the city of Rawalpindi amid heavy security, and was charged with murder, criminal conspiracy and facilitation of murder. "He should be tried," the public prosecutor, Mohammad Azhar, told reporters after the hearing. The indictment of the army chief once Pakistan's most powerful man - is an unprecedented event in a nucleararmed country ruled by the military for half of its 66-year history. The case has also shattered an unwritten rule that the top military brass are untouchable as the South Asian country tries to shake off the legacy of decades of military rule under the new government of prime minister Nawaz Sharif. Musharraf made no public remarks during his appearance, one of a series of cases that he has faced since returning
Pakistan's Pervez Musharraf Indicted In Benazir Bhutto Murder Case

from self-imposed exile earlier this year. He seized power in a bloodless coup in 1999 and was forced out in 2008. Musharraf has been under house arrest in Islamabad since April. Journalists were not allowed in the court room for the hearing, but his defence team said Musharraf denied all the charges against him. "All the cases against Musharraf are fabricated. He denied all the charges," said lawyer Afshan Adil. The next hearing was set for August 27. Bhutto was killed in a gun and suicide bomb attack after an election rally, weeks after she returned to Pakistan from years in self-imposed exile. The government at the time blamed Pakistani Taliban militants and Musharraf has said he warned her of the danger she faced. Hundreds of police were deployed along the main road leading to the court as well as on rooftops as Musharraf's
car arrived. On August 6, the court delayed the widely expected indictment because
it was too dangerous for Musharraf to attend the proceedings due to threats to his life.
Cruise Abruptly Cancelled Stranding Thousands Of Australians In Singapore
The holiday plans of about 2000 Australians have been thrown into disarray after their cruise, which was scheduled to depart from Singapore was cancelled at the last minute. Cruise Company, Princess Cruises, says it had no choice but to cancel the 14-day journey from Singapore to Fremantle because of a power failure. In a statement, Princess Cruises says the switchboard has limited power affecting the ability to run the ship's operations. It says it regrets this led to its decision to cancel the cruise but repairs need to
be carried out. They are offering a full refund, the cost of flights and other expenses, as well as credit towards another cruise. Passenger Eric Black says they were only told about the cancellation when they arrived at the dock. "Disappointed that they never told people earlier in the piece," he said. "While we were there, we'd been there for an hour, people were still turning up in taxis, getting there bags expecting to go on a cruise." The ship had just undergone an extensive drydock in Singapore.
Police have charged a second person over the death of businessman Shyam 'Sam' Dhody on Queensland's Gold Coast. Mr Dhody's 27-year-old partner was charged with his murder. Police confirmed a 32-year-old Varsity Lakes man was also charged with murder and attempted murder, and faced a bedside hearing in Brisbane's Prince Charles Hospital. Detective Superintendent David Hutchinson says the man is being treated for a heart condition. "He'll remain under guard in hospital until he is able to be transferred to a secure section," he said. "It's been a fairly intense investigation. "We've had a large taskforce of police working on the job, and it's really been the culmination of all the information gleaned over the last six weeks." Indian-born Mr Dhody, 37, was shot dead on July 5. Superintendent Hutchinson says his family in India have been kept up to date on developments in the investigation. "They're all very appreciative of the progress," he said. Hours of questioning A lawyer for Mr Dhody's partner says
Second Person Charged Over Gold Coast Businessman Sam Dhody's Murder
she was charged with murder and attempted murder after three hours of questioning. She told police she found his body in a bed at their new house at Gilston. They had moved to the hinterland suburb after Mr Dhody was bashed outside his previous residence at Molendinar. Woman 'in shock', denies involvement Police searched properties in New South Wales and at Bribie Island, north of Brisbane, as part of their investigation into his death. They also seized a car that was seen near Mr Dhody's home in the days before his murder. Outside court, her solicitor Jason Jacobsen says the woman is in shock and denies all charges. "She's in a very bad state," he said. "We are going to do our best to proceed with an application to the Supreme Court for her bail as soon as is possible. "She absolutely denies any involvement whatsoever in either of the alleged offences." The woman is expected to appear in court.
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Mexican Drug Cartel Queen Sandra Avila Beltran Deported From US
The United States has deported a Mexican drug smuggler, known as the "Queen of the Pacific", after she served out a jail term, and have handed her over to Mexican authorities to face separate money-laundering charges. Sandra Avila Beltran, 52, was originally arrested in Mexico in 2007 and allegedly helped build the Sinaloa cartel in the 1990s with Joaquin "Shorty" Guzman - Mexico's mostwanted drug boss. She was extradited to the US in August 2012. Avila Beltran is the niece of Miguel Angel Felix Gallardo, known as the godfather of the Mexican drug trade, who is serving a 40-year sentence in a Mexican prison for the murder of a US drug-enforcement agent. Avila Beltran won her nickname for developing smuggling routes along Mexico's Pacific Coast into California. A Florida judge sentenced her to 70 months in prison after she admitted to providing money to a former Colombian drug lord to help him avoid arrest. After serving her sentence in prisons in both Mexico and the US, she was deported to Mexico City, where she was immediately taken into custody on the money-laundering charges.
Her detention came just days after the US voiced outrage at Mexico's release of drug kingpin Rafael Caro Quintero, who was freed after serving nearly three decades of a 40-year sentence for ordering the 1985 murder of undercover Drug Enforcement Administration agent Enrique Camarena. The ruling was a blow to the DEA and the US has asked Mexico to detain Caro Quintero, whose whereabouts are unknown, to face justice on US soil. Caro Quintero's lawyer is seeking the release of Ernesto Fonseca Carrillo, who ran the Guadalajara cartel with Caro Quintero, and was convicted and imprisoned for planning the abduction and murder of Camarena, the DEA agent, with Gallardo. Gallardo's lawyers are expected to follow a similar legal course to try to secure his release, in a potential headache for Mexican president Enrique Pena Nieto's dealings with his northern neighbour. Avila Beltran was among 129 detainees turned over by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement to authorities in Mexico, the US agency said. A judge in the Mexican state of Jalisco wants Avila Beltran to face moneylaundering charges, said a spokesman for Mexico's attorney-general's office.
A man who was left alone with his partner's toddler beat the boy to death and lied about how he received his injuries, prosecutors have told South Australia's Supreme Court. Brock Michael Powell, 24, is standing trial charged with the murder of twoyear-old B.J. Williams, who died in January 2012. Powell has elected for his case to be heard by a judge without a jury. Prosecutor Sandi McDonald said the toddler died from head trauma and also sustained bruising to his face, body and genitals. Ms McDonald told the court Powell was alone with the toddler at a granny flat at Melrose Park in Adelaide's south where he lived with the boy's mother. She said Powell was in a relationship with the toddler's mother and the pair had argued shortly before the boy was injured. The court heard Powell was agitated and the toddler's mother left the granny flat to go into her own mother's house on the same property. "At some stage after that she was awoken by the accused. He told her something was wrong and BJ wasn't breathing," Ms McDonald said. The court heard the toddler's mother ran to the granny flat and saw Powell attempt to give the boy CPR. An emergency call was made but the pair decided to take the boy to the nearby Flinders Medical Centre. "Staff immediately observed bruising to his head and face," Ms McDonald said. "They managed to stabilise his condition and he was transferred to the Women's and Children's Hospital
Man Beat And Murdered 2 Year Old After Argument With Toddler's Mother, Court Told
intensive care unit, but nothing could be done and life support was turned off the following day." Ms McDonald said Powell had told hospital staff, the toddler's family and police that the boy had suffered a fall in bed and had become wedged between the base of the bed and a wardrobe. "It's the prosecution case that the accused did not and has not told the truth about what had happened to BJ," she said. She said the nature and number of the toddler's injuries were inconsistent with Powell's story. The court heard the toddler suffered blunt force trauma to his head and had extensive bruising on his scalp, eye socket, cheeks, ears and jaw. His torso, elbow and genitals were also badly bruised. "It's the prosecution case that these injuries didn't come about by a fall of about 30 centimetres onto a carpet floor. This child had taken a beating and it was the accused who did that," Ms McDonald said. "It could not have happened the way the accused had described to so many people. The only other logical inference based on the evidence is that he beat this little boy to death." The court heard the toddler's mother will be called as a prosecution witness and there will also be expert evidence about the child's injuries as observed by a paediatrician at the Women's and Children's Hospital and the forensic pathologist who conducted the autopsy. A video of a police interview with Powell, conducted at the hospital, will also be played to the court. The trial is being heard by Justice Timothy Anderson.
Man Found Shot Dead At Olivia Newton-John's Home

A man has been found shot dead at the Florida home of singer and actress Olivia Newton-John. The dead man is believed to be a 42-year-old contractor who was working on the multi-million-dollar house owned by Newton-John and her husband John Easterling in West Palm Beach in South Florida. Police are investigating the circumstances of the death but say the couple were out of town and not staying at the house. Initial media reports suggested the gunshot wound was self-inflicted, but that has not been officially confirmed by police. The man was neither a resident nor a member of the family. The nearly 2,300-square-metre house, located on 35 acres by the coast, was built in 1975 and was bought by the couple in 2009 for $4.1 million. Newton-John is famous for her role as Sandy in the 1978 movie Grease, based on the Broadway hit musical. She is also a four-time Grammy winner.

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New Zealand Passes Bill Allowing Adelaide Mother Spared Jail Over Domestic Spying Malnutrition Manslaughter Of Disabled Daughter
An Adelaide mother who pleaded guilty to killing her severely disabled daughter through neglect has been spared jail after the sentencing judge said she was a devoted mother who had led a difficult life. Kyla Puhle, 27, weighed just 12 kilograms when she died in her family's North Brighton home in March 2011 from malnutrition and a lung infection. Her parents Harry and Angela Puhle were originally charged with murder. Both were highly respected school teachers and Angela Puhle was a school principal at the time of her daughter's death. Harry Puhle died shortly after his arrest and Angela Puhle later pleaded guilty to a downgraded charge of manslaughter. Justice John Sulan said he accepted Angela Puhle had been a devoted and loving mother to her three children, and had become emotionally detached in the months leading up her daughter's death. He said it was clear Puhle was experiencing psychological denial as a result of her abusive husband, her devotion to caring for her daughter and her efforts in her job. "I am satisfied you were a loving and devoted mother to your daughter and you did all you could over the years to ensure she could live as happy a life as possible for a person with severe disabilities that she suffered from," he said. The court heard Kyla Puhle was unable to walk or talk, was incontinent and was totally dependent in every respect. She also had epilepsy and suffered from pressure sores. Justice Sulan said Angela Puhle stopped taking her daughter to daytime care about six months before she died and instead left her on a beanbag in her house when she went to work. He said she would sometimes come home to feed her in her lunchbreak but at other times left her unattended all day. "By your plea you accept that you failed to recognise and address the fact that Kyla was severely malnourished, and failed to take her for medical treatment in the final week of her life," he said. "It is not disputed that you were a loving and caring mother who provided permanent care for your daughter for 27 years. I accept you did not recognise that Kyla was ill and that she had lost a considerable amount of weight. It was only after you saw photos of your daughter after she had died that you realised she had become chronically thin." Justice Sulan said Puhle had become increasingly isolated and did not have many friends because of her husband's difficult personality. He said Puhle had adopted an emotional survival strategy. "The explanation for you failing to observe this and your failure to seek appropriate treatment at an early stage can be viewed in your approach and attitude to life over a number of years," he said. "Your way of coping with your difficult life was to minimise the seriousness of your situation." Permanent care denied The court heard in 2004 Harry and Angela Puhle had applied to have their daughter placed in permanent care, but there was never a spot available for her because her disabilities were not classified as a priority case. Justice Sulan said temporary respite accommodation was available to them for 52 nights a year, which they sometimes used, but said it was sad that the family did not take up other forms of care they were entitled to. Justice Sulan said Puhle was regarded by her colleagues as an excellent educator and a devoted mother. He said she had been suspended from her employment and would be unlikely to work as a teacher again because of her conviction. "It is unfortunate that someone of your talent and ability may not be able to continue to provide your talents to students and staff who would benefit from working with you," he said. Justice Sulan said it was rare for people convicted of manslaughter to get suspended sentences, but he described the circumstances of the case as tragic. He set a head sentence of five-years jail with a non-parole period of two and a half years which he suspended. He placed Puhle on a three year good behaviour bond. "For all but a few months of Kyla's 27 years you devoted your time, love and energy to her welfare. Even at the time when you objectively did not do so you believed you were acting in her best interests," he said. Puhle cried and declined to comment as she left court.
New Zealand has passed legislation allowing its main intelligence agency to spy on residents and citizens, despite opposition from rights groups, international technology giants and the legal fraternity. The bill to expand the power of the Government Communications Security Bureau (GCSB) passed by 61 votes to 59 after impassioned debate, with Prime Minister John Key acknowledging the move had left some people "agitated and alarmed". "This is not, and never will be, about wholesale spying on New Zealanders," Mr Key told parliament. "There are threats our government needs to protect New Zealanders from, those threats are real and ever-present and we underestimate them at our peril." The push to change the law came after it emerged last year that the GCSB illegally spied on Internet tycoon Kim Dotcom before armed police raided his Auckland mansion as part of a US-led probe into online piracy. At the time Mr Key publicly apologised to Mr Dotcom, who is a New Zealand resident and should have been offlimits to the GCSB under legislation preventing it from snooping on locals. However, an official report found that Mr Dotcom's case was only one of dozens in which the GCSB had overstepped its bounds. Mr Key then moved to change the law to let the GCSB spy on New Zealanders, arguing it needed to cooperate more closely with agencies such as the police and military in an increasingly complex cyber-security environment. Mr Dotcom has been one of the strongest opponents of the bill, saying it gives government spies legal access to New Zealanders' electronic communications, including mobile phone calls.
"This will be the birth of a surveillance state in New Zealand," he told a protest meeting in Auckland last weekend. After Wednesday night's vote, Mr Dotcom predicted a backlash against Mr Key at next year's general election. "The #GCSB bill just passed in Parliament against the will of most Kiwis. RIP Privacy. Payback at the 2014 election," he tweeted.
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Tech giants such as Google, Facebook and Microsoft have also voiced concern about expanding the GCSB's surveillance powers. "Blanket rules requiring data retention and accessibility are blunt tools, which have the potential to infringe on civil liberties and constrain economic growth," Facebook said in a submission to a parliamentary committee reviewing the bill. New Zealand's Law Society, Human Rights Commission and Privacy Commission all made submissions raising concerns about the bill and calling for significant changes. An opinion poll published in the Dominion Post newspaper on Wednesday found 75 per cent of respondents were concerned about the changes. Mr Key dismissed such reservations, saying conspiracy theorists and his political opponents had whipped up an alarmist frenzy. "I have rarely seen so much misinformation and conspiracy as has been perpetrated about this bill," he said. "That has some citizens agitated and alarmed, which I regret. But my regret would be nothing compared to the threat if this legislation was not passed and New Zealanders were harmed because of a gap that currently exists in our security arrangements."
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Surrey Man One Of Three To Drown In Okanagan Lakes
Mcdonald's Customer Alleges Language Discrimination

A B.C. woman is claiming she was refused service at a Richmond McDonald's because staff said they couldn't understand her English. Hai Xia Sun ordered a hot chocolate at the McDonald's on Number 3 Road in Richmond last week, but said staff gave her a coffee by mistake. She said she asked that her order be fixed, but alleges the manager refused and told her to get out of the store instead. "She said, 'You don't know English,' and then she returned my order. She said, 'We are very busy, don't stay here,'" Hai Xia Sun told CBC News. Sun called the incident discrimination. "This is my second language right. And this is discrimination. Yes maybe I speak not very good English but she can't not service to us." Restaurant blames 'language barrier' But a McDonald's spokesperson says it was an isolated incident caused by a "language barrier," not discrimination or poor service. "We regret that this customer was offended during her recent restaurant visit. We have since been in communication with her son who has expressed appreciation for our efforts
Restaurant says incident was caused by language barrier, not discrimination
BC Coroners Service has identified a Surrey man as one of three people who drowned in Okanagan lakes last weekend. Mitesh Krishnil Gounder spent the afternoon on Okanagan Lake with a friend on Aug. 16. Around 6:45 p.m., he went for a swim and was seen to be in trouble in the water shortly after. No one was able to rescue him and emergency services responded. He was spotted from an RCMP helicopter the next morning and his body was recovered. The other victims - 66-year-old Mervyn Kenneth Reinson of Langley and 73-year-old Randolph Peter Lundblad of Kaslo - died in separate incidents on Okanagan Lake and Mirror Lake. Two drowning incidents this past weekend have left one man dead and while another who was taken to Kelowna General Hospital last Friday has died. Early Sunday evening, a 24-year-old Surrey man drowned after getting into trouble while swimming out to his boat from the Okanagan Lake shore near a private beach access at Watt Road in the Mission. His girlfriend, also in her 20s, was in the boat and tried to help her boyfriend, who police said encountered difficulty staying afloat. She jumped into the water to help him but to no avail. She also placed herself in danger as well. A lakefront resident had reportedly seen the incident unfold from his home and rushed out to help the couple on
Mitesh Krishnil Gounder
his Sea-doo. But by the time the woman was rescued, her boyfriend had disappeared below the waters surface. Police were called to the scene at 7 p.m. Sunday night, with search and rescue teams from Kelowna and Vernon, along with the Kelowna Fire Department dive team, to help find the body. That effort came to a heartbreaking conclusion at about noon Monday when the Surrey swimmer was found near where he had disappeared in about 10 feet of water. The young couple had rented the 20foot Bayliner boat and were about 150 yards from shore when the incident occurred. Neither were wearing a life jacket. Police have not released the identities of the couple. Emergency personnel were comforting the drowning victims girlfriend on the beach as she waited for some sign of her boyfriend from the search and rescue effort. This summer has proven one of the more deadly summers in B.C. in terms of the number of people who have drowned. In addition to the death of a father who jumped into Wood Lake to save his two boys, the Okanagan has already seen another man die in a snorkeling incident in Peachland. As summer continues, the BC Coroners Service reiterates the need for everyone engaging in recreational activities near water to take extra care for their own safety.
Public campaign against the big three telecom firms heats up Canadian consumers deserve to pay U.S. firm also could decide to buy Wind less for their cellphone plans and only or Mobilicity, with the big three having increased competition will give them been blocked from doing so. lower bills, Industry Minister James Bell, Rogers and Telus are trying Moore says. to generate public support against Beginning a roadshow that will see him Verizon, arguing its entry into the speak across the country, Moore on market will cost Canadians jobs. Monday defended the federal governments Theyve accused Ottawa of not policy on telecom, saying it is designed to providing a level playing field and increase competition in the sector. say Verizon is a giant that will roll right I think that the public instinctively over the Canadian industry. knows that when they have more Moore said the mobile carriers are just choices that prices go down and more interested in protecting themselves. competition they're well served by The noise that we're hearing is about that, he told the reporter in Vancouver you know companies trying to protect on Monday. their company's interest, he said. Our He said hes pushing back a bit job as a government is larger than that, against the big three wireless carriers our job is to serve the public interest Telus, Rogers and Bell which and make sure that the public is served have launched their own campaign in this so that's one of the reasons why to convince consumers Ottawa has it I'm pushing back a little bit. wrong. He said current policies will protect At issue are the conditions the federal jobs, while setting conditions that allow government has set to auction off four more competition into the marketplace. blocks of public spectrum the telecoms That should lower Canadians cellphone can use to carry data and voice and bills, he said. the rules over sale of small-scale Moore is also promoting a new competitors Wind and Mobilicity. Conservative Party website called The big three carriers say those rules www.consumersfirst.ca. The website favour Verizon, an American competitor puts forward the government's policy that has not yet decided whether it will positions on wireless competition and enter the Canadian market. includes a list of "myths vs. facts" Verizon, if it decides to enter Canada, will about the wireless market. be permitted to bid on two of the four The telecom firms have responded by blocks of spectrum on offer, while the big joining debates on the issue across the three will scrabble for the other two. The country.
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to resolve the situation," said a later statement issued by communications director Jeanette Jones. "What is alleged to have taken place is not consistent with the franchisees commitment to quality customer service and to reflecting the cultural mosaic of the restaurants local community," the statement read. The Vancouver suburb of Richmond is popular with Chinese immigrants. According to Statistics Canada, 41 per cent of the population lists a Chinese dialect as their first language. Queenie Choo, CEO of SUCCESS, a Vancouver immigrant group, says incidents of discrimination are uncommon in local businesses. "Well I think it's a very unfortunate situation. The way I look at it, it's a situation where there's a communication issue. It takes two to tango," Choo said. Nevertheless, Sun's son David Zhao wants McDonald's to take action by hiring Mandarin speakers at local restaurants. "In Richmond, how come they don't hire a person who can communicate in Mandarin. All right? That's not a big deal," said Zhao.
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Quebec will lose public employees including doctors if the government insists on banning religious symbols in the workplace, says a physician from Montreals Sikh community
A media report this week published leaked details of the controversial Parti Qubcois proposal, saying it would prohibit people like doctors, teachers and public-daycare workers from donning turbans, kippas, hijabs and visible crucifixes. The debate also created waves at the federal level Wednesday, with Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau becoming the first federal politician to weigh in strongly against the plan. Dr. Sanjeet Singh Saluja, who wears a turban as part of his faith, said Wednesday that the PQs controversial Charter of Quebec Values would drive away people from the Sikh, Jewish and Muslim communities. The sad thing is I dont know if Id be able to stay here in Quebec, said Saluja, an emergency room doctor with the McGill University Health Centre. Even though I love my practice here in Quebec, my faith is something thats important to me and I dont feel comfortable giving up that part of my persona and I dont think a lot of people would be willing to, either. Saluja, who was born and raised in Montreal, said this type of legislation could have a significant impact on hospital wait times in Montreal because many resident physicians in the city come from Middle Eastern countries and wear hijabs. Several Montreal hospitals, he added, rely heavily on residents in many dayto-day functions. One of the reasons why we are able to sort of diminish these wait times is because we have these residents who come in and take on patient loads, said Saluja, who believes young doctors 2007 before Quebecs Bouchard-Taylor commission on the accommodation of minorities. When there is something concrete on the table, Ill have no hesitation to respond to it. The PQ minority government, lagging behind in popularity, hopes to win votes by championing a secularism plan that polls have suggested has considerable support in the province. The government says it expects to present the charter this fall although its not clear yet that the plan will get support from opposition parties, which hold a majority of seats in the legislature. Its also unclear yet whether the plan, even if it proves popular, would sway voters in the next election campaign. Polls have suggested that while the idea has strong support its far less of a priority for Quebec voters than other issues, like the economy. According to the leaked details in the Journal de Montral, the proposal would let culturally specific hospitals like Montreals Jewish General seek an exemption. The same newspaper has interviewed headscarf-wearing daycare workers who say they would quit their jobs if forced to choose between their religious beliefs and their work. I left my country and my family behind for a better life here. Now, I get the impression Im being told to drop everything and go back home, Zakia Maali told the Journal de Montreal. Theres nothing that will make me remove this. If I lose my job, itll be unemployment for me, and then welfare. Too bad.
Proposed PQ Legislation On Religious Symbols In Workplace Draws Fire
Dr. Sanjeet Singh Saluja, an emergency room physician at the McGill University Health Centre, said Wednesday that the PQs controversial propsoed legislation would drive away people from the Sikh, Jewish and Muslim communities. would choose other provinces over enough that he added the issue to the Quebec if they didnt feel welcome agenda of his previously planned here. meeting with Premier Pauline Marois. This is not only one group thats being It worries me because our institutions, isolated here, Saluja said. our state, must be neutral, he told This is an entire section of the Quebec reporters during a visit to the Quebec population (so) its not going just to be City area. the matter of one doctor, its going to Individuals have the right to their be a matter of many doctors leaving. religion and to their freedom of A spokeswoman for McGill said expression. It worries me. training for the Middle Eastern residents New Democrat Leader Tom Mulcair is funded by their own governments. was more cautious when asked about She said their Montreal stints usually the PQ proposal on Tuesday while in last from four to six years and the Montreal. university admits approximately 35 to Im not going to respond to trial 40 trainees per year. balloons, said Mulcair, adding his Trudeau found the idea troubling party presented a substantive report in
Broken-Down Cruise Ship Stranded In Alaska, Again

Celebrity Cruises cancels ship's next four scheduled trips between Vancouver and Seward
issue with one of its two propulsion motors. She said the ship had an issue with the same motor on a prior Alaska outing. The mechanical problem also has forced the cancellation of four future Millennium cruises, Celebrity Cruises announced late Tuesday, sailings that had been scheduled for Aug. 23, Aug. 30, Sept. 6 and Sept. 13. The current cruise was a sevennight sailing that had left Vancouver on Friday, Aug. 16. It was leaving Ketchikan one of several ports of call scheduled before the cruise was to end in Seward on Sunday only to return later that evening. The ship has been there since. Ship Bahamas-bound for repairs Coast Guard spokesman Kip Wadlow said the cruise company will need to file a sail plan that will allow it to move the ship for further repairs. Martinez said the ship will be repaired in the Bahamas. The Celebrity Cruises ship that returned to Ketchikan, Alaska, after experiencing mechanical issues last weekend remained there at least until Thursday, a spokeswoman said Wednesday. Cynthia Martinez, a spokeswoman for Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd., which owns Celebrity Cruises, said by email Wednesday that charter flights had started taking passengers from Ketchikan, in southeast Alaska, to Seattle, Wash. or Vancouver. She said 635 of the roughly 2,200 passengers who were on the ship had booked a post-cruise tour with Celebrity Cruises and would remain on the Millennium until Thursday, since their tour was scheduled to begin on Friday. After their tours, they will return home as planned, she said. Martinez has said the 965-foot ship, which also carried nearly 960 crew members, experienced a mechanical
The cruise line has said passengers on the current cruise would receive refunds of their cruise fares and chartered air travel home. It also said it was offering future cruise certificates for 100 percent of the fare paid for this cruise. Passengers booked for the additional canceled sailings are to receive full refunds and certificates for a future cruise.
The cruise line was re-booking passengers on the current cruise who had purchased their air travel through the company, Martinez said. Those who made their own travel arrangements will need to make their own flight plans from the point of their charter flight destination, she said. The company will reimburse those guests for any change fees or change in fare price, Martinez said.
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Expected to improve traffic at a busy connection to Highway One. You know those traffic lights at United says. Boulevard when youre connecting to He says the old on-ramp to Highway Highway One westbound? One westbound from United They were gone for the Thursday southbound is now closed. morning commute. The lights are being replaced by a brand To get on to Highway 1 westbound new overpass, part of major changes from United, you should use the in the busy Cape Horn Interchange in Coleman Avenue on-ramp or the Coquitlam. Brunette Interchange via Lougheed Greg Johnson with the Port Mann/ Highway. Highway One Improvement Project Johnson says stay tuned for further says the overpass is a direct connection openings in the Cape Horn Interchange from the Mary Hill Bypass to the and the Port Mann/Highway One highway. Corridor. This is going to eliminate the need Fifteen new overpasses and for the traffic lights for those drivers. underpasses are being built or rebuilt Theyre going to take this new overpass in the Cape Horn Interchange. ramp which will take them directly Once the entire project is completed, onto Highway One westbound, saving its hoped youll save about an hour of a lot of time on their commutes, he driving a day.
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Back-To-School Spending Could Climb This Year

Spending on school supplies expected to average $428 per child Canadians will be digging a little deeper into their pockets during this year's back-to-school shopping season, a new survey suggests. According to the Pollara survey, funded by the Bank of Montreal, Canadians intend to shell out an average of $428 per child on items such as school supplies, clothing and technology as their kids head back to class. That's an increase of 18.2 per cent over last year, when parents planned to spend an average of $362 per child. Back-to-school shopping typically marks the start of the peak selling season as retailers gear up for Christmas.
Senate committee reviewing expenses says senator should pay back extra $17,622
Senator Pamela Wallin's final bill is in and it's a whopper. The embattled Saskatchewan senator and former Conservative caucus member was informed Wednesday that she'll have to reimburse the Senate a grand total of $138,970 for ineligible travel expense claims. Wallin was already on the hook for $121,348 after an independent audit of her travel expenses, released last week. The auditors advised another $21,000 in questionable claims should be reviewed by the Senate's internal economy committee. Those claims involved travel to what the self-described "activist senator" deemed "networking events" and other special events, including speeches. The committee concluded Wednesday that Wallin should pay back most of those additional claims, worth $17,622. The decision comes as no surprise. Last week's audit report noted that the internal economy committee's steering committee had already reviewed Wallin's travel claims for so-called networking events and had concluded that "while occasional exceptional occurrences for special events might be acceptable, the volume and pattern of the events listed (by Wallin) would not qualify them as Senate business." The audit report, which looked at Wallin's claims dating back to 2009, listed 13 networking events, which Wallin had described as primarily lunch or dinner meetings with unidentified representatives of the business, arts and charitable communities. Among them, were meetings with: "Chair of a media corporation, regarding media issues." "Artist, performer, university lecturer and member of Arts Council, to discuss the federal government's policy regarding culture." "An executive of Canada Post to discuss the business and technological challenges facing Canada Post." "Leading Canadian businessman and investor ... (to discuss) the business climate and issues of concern to the investment community." She also claimed expenses for attending a private dinner party in an individual's home, which "included senior members of the business and legal community" who discussed "a full range of issues." And she claimed for attending a reception in a private home for an "internationally known individual... historian, essayist, former dissident, public intellectual and editor of a newspaper" who had been involved in Poland's Solidarity movement. Wallin has already reimbursed the Senate for $38,000 in ineligible travel claims and has promised to repay the rest once ordered to do so by the Senate, despite her insistence that the audit was "fundamentally flawed and unfair." The Senate committee last week alerted the RCMP which is already investigating ineligible living allowances claimed by senators Mike Duffy, Patrick Brazeau and Mac Harb to the conclusions of the Wallin audit.
Pamela Wallin's Final Senate Repayment Bill: $139K
Many supplies are PST exempt You will save around 7 per cent doing Same goes for your kids clothes, if they your back to school shopping this year are under 15 you dont have to pay PST. A compared to last year with the HST lot of sales clerks are very conscientious about that, but you cant be too careful. now out of the picture. Most school supplies should be exempt You could be looking at saving $10-$15 on a big back to school shop. from PST. Federal Director Gregory Thomas says Backpacks, belts and scarves are its a good idea to remind the cashier considered to be accessories so you to not charge you PST if youre buying will have to pay GST and PST. supplies, such as binders, erasers, and If you are heading across the border pencils, for your children. If you are to do your back to school shopping shopping at a place where grown- you will also have to pay Washington ups also shop, make sure they are not States 6.5 per cent retail sales tax, but getting mistaken for office supplies individual cities can add on additional you also by. percentages.
No HST Means Cheaper Back To School Supplies This Year
Scammers claim to be from Shoppers Drug Mart, company warns it's fraud A telephone scam that's sweeping the on your phone, if someone's calling nation has people in New Brunswick your private [number] they'll have to worried about the security of their explain who they are. Numerous things personal information. like when you say Don't call me back The calls appear to originate from local if they call you back there's a lawsuit numbers. in the states. In Canada they just don't Once answered, a recorded message care, said Scribner. tells recipients that they've won a free Lana Gogas, a spokesperson for trip from Shoppers Drug Mart. Shoppers Drug Mart, said the company Individuals are then connected to a live would never ask for credit card operator who asks for their credit card information over the phone. information. But we are just telling people that Theresa Larabee of Moncton said the this is indeed fraud. Shoppers Drug conversation immediately raised red Mart would never ask for credit card flags for her. information over the phone, ever. The He said, Okay, well I can't talk contest that they are referring to does anymore, we're going to lunch, and he not even exist at Shoppers Drug Mart hung up. And then I tried to call back currently, she said. and there was no answer," she said. If anybody is worried about or has Trisha Scribner of Moncton received provided personal information they the calls several times. [should] just contact their credit card She said the federal government should provider immediately. be doing more to protect consumers. RCMP in New Brunswick are referring In the states they have all this stuff, scam victims to the Canadian Antithey have locks that you can put for free Fraud Centre.
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Smokers usually start smoking since adolescence. There are even some who have started since childhood. Before deciding what will be done in children who get caught smoking, you should first understand why they started it. With understanding, who knows even able to avoid children from smoking since the beginning. Here are some reasons why children start to smoking: 1. Just want to know it and become addicted. 2. Used to see family members and people around her smoke, so consider this a normal behavior. 3. Invited by her friends. Peer pressure that has been tried and the child is considered not afraid if you do not go hang out smoking. 4. Feeling of inferiority, and feel even better with the smoking.
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5.Thinking is an activity-smoking people who have grown up, and they want to be considered is large. Got this view is an act of rebellion against parents. 6. Think smoking is cool activities, like the idol they like celebrities and so forth. 7.Influenced by incessant advertising of cigarettes that came in through the film, mass media, posters, sponsor youth activities such as music concerts and so forth. 8. No one is reprimanded and reminded when I saw a small child or adolescent smoking in public places. 9. Cheap price of cigarettes, even children and teenagers can buy a cigarette. 10. Not enough to understand the impact of smoking to their health.
How Can You Raise A Clean Teen

It's possible to get your teenager to help keep the house clean -- it just takes patience. Whats the biggest source of conflict with your teenage son or daughter? For many parents, its not dating or broken curfews or bad grades its cleaning. For them, the most ferocious arguments will typically have a mundane source -- a wet coat thrown on the couch, a backpack left in the middle of the hallway. Your teens get sick of being nagged; you get sick of nagging. Even after the fight ends, a cold war ensues -- weeks of dramatic sighs, surly stares, and eye rolling. Some parents give up on the cleaning battle, despairing of ever getting their kids to pick up after themselves. Others start up a campaign of constant aggression, with lots of demands and threats and yelling. Neither approach is likely to help things much. It will take some forethought and consistency on your part, and perhaps some changes in your behavior and expectations. But done right, the payoff is big: a better relationship with your teen and a cleaner home. Raising a Clean Teen: Changing Expectations Many parents just dont understand why cleaning house has to be such a big deal. Why is it so hard for a teenager to pick up a towel from the bathroom floor, after all? But its not just about the towel, or the dirty dishes, or the unmade bed. Theres often a pretty basic reason behind conflicts over cleaning. Your kids are growing up. Your kids arent just kids anymore. Theyre a few years from adulthood and theyre desperate for more independence. The parent-child relationship that worked pretty well for so long is now feeling a little constrictive. So what can you do, now that your authority might not carry the weight it once did? You might need to give your kids more of the control that they want. But you also need to tie that adult freedom with a sense of adult responsibility. Thats the exchange. Parents need to respect an adolescents need for independence and individuality. But adolescents need to have some respect for their parents ground rules. It is their house, after all. So you impose some standards and requirements, while also granting your teens more control over how their rooms look, or how they dress, or what bumper stickers they put on their cars. Allowing them more self-expression and self-determination could really help them feel happier, improve your relationship, and make it easier to agree on cleaning issues. Whats the alternative? If you insist on controlling things too tightly, your teens could feel like youre stifling their personalities. That could poison your relationship and -- obviously -- make them fiercely resistant to working with you on keeping things clean around the house.
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A new study has found that high cholesterol is riskier for middle-aged men compared to women when it comes to having a first heart attack. The study of more than 40,000 Norwegian men and women, shows that being a middle-aged male and having high cholesterol levels results in a negative synergistic effect that the researchers did not observe in women. However, current clinical guidelines for treating high cholesterol levels do not differentiate between men and women. Erik Madssen from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology's (NTNU) Department of Circulation and Medical Imaging, who was first author of the paper with Lars Erik Laugsand, also from NTNU, said that their results suggest that in middle age, high cholesterol levels are much more detrimental for men than women, so that prevention efforts in this age group will have a greater potential to reduce the occurrence of a first heart attack in men. The researchers used data from the
Middle-Aged Men At Greater High Cholesterol Risk Than Women
second Nord-Trondelag Health Study, a county-wide survey carried out in 1995-1997 in Nord Trondelag, Norway, that included blood sample collection from 65,000 people. Because the researchers hypothezised that female sex hormones could possibly protect women with respect to the prevalence of first heart attacks, they restricted their analysis to participants who were younger than 60 years old at the time of the survey. In the end, the researchers had information from 23,525 women and 20,725 men who fit this category. During the nearly 12 years of follow-up on the participants who were younger than 60 years when the survey was conducted, there were 157 new cases of heart attacks in women and 553 in men. They also conducted a secondary analysis of participants who were 60 years old or older at the time of the survey, which gave them another 20,138 individuals for the analysis. However, there was no evidence of a negative synergistic effect in male participants in this age group.
A new study has claimed that grandparents and grandchildren's strong relationship has significant effects on well being of both, long into grandchildren's adulthood. Sara M. Moorman, an assistant professor in the Department of Sociology and the Institute on Aging at Boston College, who will present the study at the 108th Annual Meeting of the American Sociological Association, said that they found that an emotionally close grandparent-adult grandchild relationship was associated with fewer symptoms of depression for both generations. She said that the greater emotional support grandparents and adult grandchildren received from one another, the better their psychological health. The study also revealed that giving tangible support to or receiving it from their grandchildren affected the psychological well-being of grandparents but not grandchildren. Tangible support, also called functional solidarity or instrumental support includes anything from rides to the store and money to assistance with household chores and advice. Moorman, who co-authored the study
Strong Grandparent- Grandchild Relationship Reduces Depression In Both
A shower is a must after any kind of physical work or workout as it cleans the body. But did you know that it also helps reduce stress and in losing weight. A post-workout shower also helps in enhancing recovery and immunity. Mira Showers, a range of luxury showers, explains how to maximise your workout in the changing room: 1. Hygiene - First and foremost, a post workout shower is essential in terms of hygiene. The sweat that you produce whilst exercising might be a sign of a good session, but people would prefer to hear about it rather than smell it. Showering is especially important if you play sports where you might have contact with another person. For swimmers, this is equally important as the chlorine in swimming pools will damage your hair and skin if you simply towel off after getting out. 2. Recovery - Shower can help aid recovery after a hard session. Aching muscles the day after a hard exercising session, known as delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS), can be prevented by having an ice-cold shower and holding the showerhead directly over the muscles you've been working. Elite athletes will use an ice-bath, but putting your shower on the coldest setting is a quicker and easier
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alternative. If you exercise daily or more than once a day this is especially important as you can start your next session without being impeded by DOMS, allowing you to maintain the intensity of the previous session. If you are still feeling a little 'tight' in the morning, a hot shower can help to increase blood flow to the muscles allowing them to relax and ease the tension. 3. Fat loss - If exercise is integral to healthy weight loss, so is a cold shower afterwards. To maintain your body temperature during a cold shower, your metabolism can increase by up to 550 percent of its resting level, meaning that you burn more calories just to stay warm. If a freezing cold shower is too uncomfortable, even low levels of cold can increase the energy demands of your body and increase muscle tone. 4. Health and mood - Some sports actively encourage showering as an integral part of their training regime. The Taekwon-Do moral code for example explains that cold showers (known as naeng soo machal) can help students build pride and tenacity. As the saying goes - healthy mind, healthy body: exposure to cold water has also shown increase in the body's supply of a powerful antioxidant called glutathione which boosts the immune system.
with Jeffrey E. Stokes, a PhD candidate in sociology at Boston College, said hat grandparents who experienced the sharpest increases in depressive symptoms over time received tangible support, but did not give it. She asserted that there is a saying that it's better to give than to receive. Moorman said that their results support that folk wisdom - if a grandparent gets help, but can't give it, he or she feels badly. She explained that the grandparents expect to be able to help their grandchildren, even when their grandchildren are grown, and it's frustrating and depressing for them to instead be dependent on their grandchildren. In their study, the researchers used data from the Longitudinal Study of Generations, a survey of 3- and 4-generation U.S. families that included seven waves of data collection between 1985 and 2004. The sample was comprised of 376 grandparents and 340 grandchildren. The average grandparent was born in 1917 and the average grandchild in 1963, making them 77 years old and 31 years old, respectively, at the midpoint of the study in 1994.
A new study suggests that increased caffeine intake may reduce fatty liver in people with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). Worldwide, 70 percent of people diagnosed with diabetes and obesity have NAFLD, the major cause of fatty liver not due to excessive alcohol consumption. It is estimated that 30 percent of adults in the United States have this condition, and its prevalence is rising in Singapore. There are no effective treatments for NAFLD except diet and exercise. Using cell culture and mouse models,
Drinking 4 Cups Of Coffee Or Tea Daily Can Reduce Fatty Liver Disease Risk
the study authors - led by Paul Yen, M.D., associate professor and research fellow, and Rohit Sinha, Ph.D of the Duke-NUS Graduate Medical School's Cardiovascular and Metabolic Disorders Program in Singapore observed that caffeine stimulates the metabolization of lipids stored in liver cells and decreased the fatty liver of mice that were fed a high-fat diet. These findings suggest that consuming the equivalent caffeine intake of four cups of coffee or tea a day may be beneficial in preventing and protecting against the progression of NAFLD in humans.
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If you have been fond of taking coffee many times in a day, beware! For a new study has found a link between heavy coffee consumption and increased death risk for people aged below 55. The US study, published in the journal Mayo Clinic Proceedings, found a statistically significant 21 percent increased mortality among those who drink more than 28 cups of coffee a week or four cups of coffee a day, as reported. Based on age groups, the study found that the risk of death from all causes risen by more than 50 percent for men and women who were younger than 55. But no adverse effects were noticed in heavy coffee drinkers aged over 55. In this study, researchers from the University of South Carolina, US examined the coffee consumption of more than 43,000 individuals aged between 20 and 87 years from 1971 to 2002. During the 17-year median follow-up period, more than 2,500
Drinking Too Much Coffee? It May Be Risky
participants died. It was found that younger men had a trend towards higher mortality despite lower consumption. But this became significant at about 28 cups per week where there was a 56 percent increase in mortality from all causes. Younger women who consumed more than 28 cups of coffee per week had double the risk of dying from all causes than those who did not drink coffee, the study said. "For those drinking high amounts, there should be some caution, as this dose was associated with at least a signal for increased total mortality in this large study, especially in those under 55 years of age. My review is that it is safe to drink low doses (1 to 2 cups and probably 2 to 3 cups per day) of coffee, with even some potential benefits of the low dose. Moderation is the key. Avoid excess drinking coffee.
Why We Tend To Lose Our Balance Have you ever wondered when you're response in the brain before and during a
strolling along and you suddenly stumble, the brain realizes you're falling but your muscles aren't doing anything to stop it. For a young person, a fall is usually just embarrassing. However, for the elderly, falling can be life threatening. Among the elderly who break a hip, 80 percent die within a year. University of Michigan researchers believe that the critical window of time between when the brain senses a fall and the muscles respond may help explain why so many older people suffer these serious falls. A better understanding of what happens in the brain and muscles during this lag could go a long way toward prevention. To that end, researchers at the U-M School of Kinesiology developed a novel way of looking at the electrical
fall by using an electroencephalogram. Findings showed that many areas of the brain sense and respond to a fall, but that happens well before the muscles react. Lead researcher Daniel Ferris likened the study method to recording an orchestra with many microphones and then teasing out the sounds of specific instruments. In the study, researchers measured electrical activity in different regions of the brain. "We're using an EEG in a way others don't, to look at what's going on inside the brain," Ferris, a professor in kinesiology, said. "We were able to determine what parts of the brain first identify when you are losing your balance during walking," he said.
Smoke From Burning Biomass Increases Cardiovascular Disease Risk

A new study has revealed that smoke from burning biomass, such as wood, animal dung and waste from agricultural crops leads to cardiovascular problems, including an increase in arteryclogging plaques, artery thickness and higher blood pressure. "In these homes, you can hardly see your hand in front of your face when families are cooking or burning fuel for heat," Washington University cardiologist Victor Davila-Roman, MD, professor of medicine, said. "Everyone in the household is affected, but women in particular take the brunt of it because they are home much of the day and do the cooking." The researchers, including the study's first author, Matthew Scott Painschab, MD, a School of Medicine graduate who did this work as a National Institutes of Health (NIH) Fogarty Scholar, studied 266 men and women in Puno, Peru, and the surrounding rural communities. People in the city, which has a population of about 100,000, primarily use cleaner fuels including liquid propane gas, kerosene and electricity to cook. In contrast, people in the surrounding communities use open-fire stoves. Reporting their results recently in the journal Heart, the investigators found that indoor particulate matter measured 20 times higher in the rural homes. Comparing the two groups, they also found significantly thicker carotid arteries - the vessels that feed blood to the brain - in the rural study participants, even after adjusting for age, gender, cholesterol levels, body mass index and other factors known to affect cardiovascular health. The rural residents also had more plaque buildup in the carotid arteries and higher blood pressure than their city-dwelling counterparts. Such factors are known to increase the risk of heart attack and stroke. "Our study brings attention to the fact that reducing biomass fuel smoke through improved cook stove programs could potentially decrease the risk of heart disease and stroke in resource-limited settings," Johns Hopkins University pulmonologist William Checkley, MD, PhD, assistant professor of medicine, who co-mentored Painschab with DavilaRoman, said.
bring hope to millions crippled by arthritis pain. Not only does the wonder therapy stop by arthritis. the destruction of the joint, it appears Osteoarthritis affects at least 8.5 to also protect against damage. million, causing pain - usually in the It could pave the way for people known hands, spine, knees and hips - as bones to be at risk of developing osteoarthritis rub against each other as cartilage being given the jab years in advance to breaks down. prevent it from ever striking. Current Rheumatoid arthritis, which is more treatments can only relieve symptoms. severe but less common, affects almost There is no cure unless people undergo 700,000 people. This occurs when the expensive joint replacement operations, immune system attacks the joints. which cost the NHS 1 billion pounds a The new study has uncovered a protein year. which is thought to be able to protect The new study has uncovered a protein against osteoarthritis by acting as a which is thought to be able to protect lubricant between bones in the joint. against osteoarthritis by acting as a While gene therapy does not regenerate lubricant between bones in the joint. cartilage that is already lost, the It also blocks the loss of cartilage, as researchers said that this new approach reported. could one day prevent or delay the Injecting the gene which makes the onset of the disease. protein in a single jab into a knee joint The study by experts from the Baylor has been shown to protect it from going College of Medicine in Houston, Texas, on to develop both age and injury- reveals that a naturally-occurring protein related osteoarthritis. called lubricin - or Proteoglycans 4 Around 10 million people are blighted protects against osteoarthritis.
New Jab Could End Misery Of Arthritis Pain Scientists have created a potent new gene therapy technique, which could
Eating Five Portions Of Fruit And Veg Daily Could Help You Live 3 Yrs More
Consumption of five portions of fruit and vegetables daily can help add at least three years to your life, a new research has suggested. The study at the Karolinska Institute in Stockholm into 71,000 studied 71,706 men and women volunteers in the age group of 45 - 83 for 13 years. They found that people who didn't consumed much fruit or vegetables died about 37 months before people who ate five portions daily, as reported. Adults who never consumed fruit died 19 months before than those who consumed at least one piece daily and those who never ate a vegetable outlived people consuming three a day by 32 months.

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1) What happens when the federal government loses a confidence vote? A. A new Prime Minister must be selected. B. The government can organize another vote. C. An election is called. D. The official opposition party becomes the party in power. 2) In what sorts of jobs do most Canadians work? A. Natural resources. B. Farming. Continued From Last Week Same-sex and common-law marriages Marriages between people of the same sex are legal in Canada and many people choose to live together in common-law relationships without a formal marriage ceremony. After a period of time, except in the province of Quebec, common-law couples receive a legal status that gives them the same rights and responsibilities as other married couples. Divorce in Canada You do not have to be a Canadian citizen to divorce in Canada. Either partner can apply for a divorce. You can apply for a divorce if: You were legally married in Canada or abroad. You intend to separate from your spouse permanently or have already separated and believe the marriage is over. Either one or both of you have lived in a Canadian province or territory for at least one year immediately before applying for a divorce.
To get a divorce, one of the following situations must apply: You and your spouse have lived apart for one year and believe your marriage is over. Your spouse has committed adultery. Your spouse has been physically or mentally cruel to you. Speak to a lawyer To start a divorce application, people in Canada usually speak to a lawyer who practices family law. The lawyer will tell you how the law protects your rights and applies to your situation. Bilingualism Canada is bilingual Canada has two official languages: English and French. All Government of Canada services and documents are available in these two languages. English is the most common language spoken in all provinces except Quebec. In Quebec, French is the official language. New Brunswick, home to many French-speaking people, is the only officially bilingual province in Canada, although there are many francophone communities in the provinces and territories.
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You should learn English or French Speaking English or French is extremely important to starting a life in Canada. Knowing one of these languages will help you take part in your new community, find a job, talk to your children in the language they are learning at school and get to know their teachers. To become a Canadian citizen, you must demonstrate your knowledge of English or French. Laws Laws maintain order Canada is governed by a system of laws. These laws are created by governments that are chosen by the people. Laws in Canada apply to all people, including the police, judges, political leaders and those who work for the government. The main reason Canada has laws is to keep society well ordered, to make sure there is a peaceful way to settle disputes and to express the values and beliefs of Canadian society. In Canada, you are presumed innocent until proven guilty. Equality under law We call our system of laws the justice system. Everyone in Canada, whether
they are a citizen or a permanent resident, is equal under the justice system. In Canada, women can have the same jobs as men and all the same responsibilities. People in Canada are not given better jobs because of their name, the amount of money they have, their social class or their sex. Some important laws that may apply to your family: All children aged six to 16 must receive some form of education. Depending on which part of Canada you live in, you must be either 18 or 19 years old to buy or drink alcohol. It is against the law to use, buy or sell addictive drugs such as marijuana, heroin or cocaine. It is against the law to make any kind of sexual remarks or advances if the other person is not receptive. It is against the law to hit anyone, including your spouse or children, either in the home or in public.
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Akshay Kumar, who recently ventured into Punjabi film production, was in for a shock when one of his past patriotic statements was used against him in a promotional campaign of a Punjabi film, Dil Pardesi Ho Gaya. Apparently the actor was approached by the team of this film, asking him to talk about Indo-Pak peace, claiming it an Independence Day initiative. Unaware of the fact that the footage was being used for a movie, Akshay gladly obliged to make a friendly appearance for free. And now the film Dil Pardesi Ho Gaya is being promoted, using Akshay's friendly appearance as their USP even in their ad campaigns. When Akshay's team was confronted with this fact, they were left fuming. The Coffin Maker is a life changing film. It represents cinema that inspires! Set against the authentic and seductive spirit of a Goan Village, Coffin Maker is a poignant tale about a reluctant Coffin Maker who learns about life from a very unusual and mysterious source. The film is produced by Bharat & Ambika Vijan's Shree Narayan Studio Pvt. Ltd. and directed by Veena Bakshi. The Coffin Maker exemplifies the genius and the exceptional talent of Nasseruddin Shah yet again. Randeep Hooda looking very dapper and handsome, more like a charming Hollywood hero, in the best performance of his life with his real life mentor Nasseruddin Shah. It's a constant battle of wits between the two protagonists in a mental game that transports the inspirational film to a very different level. Ratna Pathak Shah plays Nasseruddin's catholic wife Isabella that will surely
Akshay's Friendly Gesture Misused In A Film
However, the director of the film, Thakur Tapasvi, maintained that the film has Akshay in a cameo but no contract was being signed because it was a small role. But the team of Akshay isn't convinced as yet and they might soon resort to legal action against these Punjabi filmmakers.
Here's why Prakash Jha and 'Satyagraha' cast called off their Independence Day Parade appearance in New York at the last moment So much so that they even dropped their Kareena was already present in the US plans at the last minute of attending with Saif Ali Khan. However, when the famous Independence Day parade they found out Anna Hazare was also in New York, just because the veteran going to be there, they decided to was also part of it. cancel their plans. ` The Independence Day parade in Ever since there has been buzz about Manhattan is an event earmarked in Amitabh Bachchan's role being the calendar, which is well attended inspired by Anna, the film's team has by the Indian diasporas living in the vehemently denied any similarity. States. `Many are of the opinion that even Says a source, `The unit had planned some events in the film have been to promote their film at the venue as inspired by what Anna did. So they it also went with the subject of the decided it was best not to be seen with movie. The producers had also given him on the same platform. ` Officials at a go-ahead and the actors' dates were the production house and Jha remained being worked out. unavailable for comment.
Here's Why 'Satyagraha' Cast Skip An I-Day Event In New York
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Says Producer Bharat Vijan, Shree Narayan Studio ` I am just so overwhelmed to have Nassersaab in my debut film as a producer in Bollywood and such a brilliant cast of Randeep, Ratna,Benjamin, Amit,Mahabanoo. Coffin Maker is captivating and elevating cinema with the beauty of hope, love and the human spirit set against the Goan background. It is a part of Entertaining cinema that inspires, and I genuinely hope that all Indians will watch it and get inspired. It will make Indian cinema proud in the world stage. Even the music of BapiTutul and songs by Hema Sardesai captures the essence and the sunshine spirit of Goa. Coffin Maker represents the blueprint of dealing with life in an entertaining way. Watch it!` The Post-Production of the film was recently completed and the movie is about to hit cinemas soon.
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Deepika Padukone Heads To Europe For Family Holiday

Actress Deepika Padukone has been super busy for a long time. She worked back-to-back in a number of movies. Her recent movies Jeh Jawani Hai Deewani and Chennai Express did fabulous business at the box office as both these movies entered Rs.100 crores club. Deepika Padukone recently wrapped up filming for Ram Leela. Now she has decided to take a break. She has been thinking of taking her family for a holiday for a long time. Deepika is planning a holiday with her parents, Prakash and Ujjala Padukone and her sister, Anisha Padukone. Deepika confirmed, Yes, I have promised them that in the next couple of months - as soon as I am done with my professional commitments, I am going to take a break and go on a family holiday. Though Deepika has not decided a holiday destination, she told that a holiday is at least confirmed. Deepika said, But one thing is for sure, I'm taking time off very soon. Deepika feels that she is blessed to have a very understanding and supportive family. They understand her professional commitments. Deepika said, In fact, whenever people ask me about them, I always say that they are my strength. They know that I am extremely busy and have no time to spend with them. Still, they have never complained. They understand me well. And I guess that's what the family is meant for. Quite some time back, there was news that Deepika missed out on a big project due to her busy schedule. The project was for Vikram Singhs movie Roy. Vikram took Ranbir for this movie. When Deepika was asked about this, she clarified the reason for letting the hefty project go. She said, If I am letting go of a movie, there might be other reasons. If I really like a script, the producer and I can always work around dates. I have taken up only as much work as I can accommodate. Deepika always used to go and meet her parents after the release of her movie. Her parents stay in Bengaluru. But this time, as the actress is busy with her post productions of Ram Leela, her parents are coming to Mumbai to meet their daughter. An insider said, This time, she is busy working on Ram Leela, so they will visit her in the city. For her parents, Deepika is planning to host a dinner party at home. Her close friends and family members would attend the dinner party.
Sakshi Undergoes Drastic 'Sex Worker' Makeover!
From the perfect homemaker in 'Bade Ache Lagte Hain', Sakshi Tanwar to play a commercial sex worker in a film After playing the traditional housewife Sakshi will play the second lead in the on television for years, Sakshi Tanwar movie. We will be signing her shortly. had an image transformation of sorts The project is said to portray the on her daily soap opposite Ram brothels on Mumbai. For the lead role Kapoor. apparently Konkona Sen Sharma was But this time, looks like the actress is approached. But with that not working all set to go another step forward with out, the makers are looking out for sources saying she could be cast as a another actress. commercial sex worker in an upcoming A couple of years ago, Sakshi also shot film, helmed by Ankush Bhatt. for a film titled Mohalla Assi opposite Producer Irshad Khan confirms, `Yes, Sunny Deol but the project got shelved.
An upcoming item song from Apoorva Lakhia's next will feature a gorgeous British-half Arabian model, Jasmine May Yet another overseas import has joined the long queue of foreign girls shaking their legs to Bollywood item numbers. Apoorva Lakhia and the team of his next film Zanjeer 2.0 have signed half British-half Arabian model, Jasmine May for a dance number. According to insiders, the song will be featured during the film's opening credits and will have a James Bondlike theme. Many girls had been considered but Jasmine was finally roped in. She has done several ad films and ramp shows. But Bollywood noticed her when she featured in a video by Honey Singh.
Red Hot Arabian Model To Sizzle In Bollywood
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For quite some time Katrina Kaif has been struggling to get a film opposite her boyfriend and actor Ranbir Kapoor and finally, she has grabbed a promising project opposite the Barfi! actor. Kat and Ranbir has been paired opposite each other in Jagga Jasoos. Jagga Jasoos is being directed by Anurag Basu of Barfi! fame. If things go on the right track then fans of the couple will get to see on-screen together for the third time. They in the past acted in movies like Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahini and Raajneeti. Both the films fared well at the boxoffice and their chemistry was equally cherished. Talking about Jagga Jasoos, a source told a leading daily, "Anurag has met Katrina regarding the project and the script is currently with the actress. He
Katrina To Romance Boyfriend Ranbir On-Screen
is busy putting together other aspects of the film. The onscreen chemistry between Ranbir and Katrina was evident in both Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani and Raajneeti. The talks are at an advanced stage and if all goes well, she will be cast opposite Ranbir in the film" Jagga Jasoos will go on floor in September next year. Jagga Jasoos will be co-produced by Picture Shuru, which is Ranbir Kapoor and Anurag Basu's new joint production company. With this project, Katrinas long time wish to pair opposite her boyfriend gets fulfilled. It was said that she was the first choice for Ayan Mukherjees Yeh Jaawani Hai Deewani but she lost the chance and now she again lost the chance to act with the actor for another film with Imtiaz Ali to her arch-rival Deepika Padukone. Recently, the couple grabbed the headlines for their romantic gateway in Spain. The leaked images of their cozy holiday at Ibiza beach in Spain made huge hullabaloo all over the net. Katrina and Ranbir's love story kickstart on the set of 'Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahini' and since then the couple are going strong. Katrina dumped her mentor and superstar Salman Khan and bonded with Ranbir while Ranbir dated Deepika Padukone before establishing relationship with Katrina Kaif. Kat is also the choice of Ranbir's parents and they accepted their relationship.
On the Hindu festival of Raksha Bandhan, actor Tusshar Kapoor says he makes a strong brother-sister pair with his elder sibling Ekta, a successful producer of films and TV shows. "It's been 36 years that I am getting a rakhi tied by Ekta. Every year we do the same thing. Since our childhood, even if we are not together on Raksha Bandhan, we celebrate the festival. She sends a rakhi to me wherever I am, and
Ekta And I Make A Strong Brother-Sister 'Jodi'
we talk over the phone," the actor told reporters. "I think our brother-sister jodi in the industry is very strong," he added. Ekta and Tusshar are children of veteran actor Jeetendra and producer Shobha Kapoor. Ekta has produced films like "Mujhe Kucch Kehna Hai", "Kyaa Kool Hai Hum", "Shor In The City" and "The Dirty Picture", which starred her younger brother.
Salman Khan Completes 25 Years In Bollywood

Salman Khan, the unprecedented King of Bollywood blockbusters, has completed 25 glorious years in Hindi film industry. Salman's first film, Biwi Ho Toh Aisi, released on August 22, 1988. The film, a family drama, starred Rekha and Farooq Shaikh with Salman in the role of Mr Shaikh's younger brother. Salman's voice in the film was dubbed by someone else. Biwi Ho Toh Aisi flopped but in December 1989, Salman starred as the male lead in Sooraj Barjatya's Maine Pyar Kiya. Co-starring TV actress Bhagyashree, Maine Pyar Kiya was a blockbuster hit and propelled Salman into the heady heights of stardom. In the 25 years since Biwi Ho Toh Aisi, Salman's career graph has oscillated between box office duds like Sanam Bewafa, Love and Veer; critical successes like Saajan, Khamoshi, Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam and Tere Naam; and superhits like Hum Aapke Hain Koun, Hum Saath Saath Hain, Biwi No. 1, Partner and his recent run of five back-to-back blockbusters - Dabangg, Ready, Bodyguard, Ek Tha Tiger and Dabangg 2. While Bollywood's best-known bachelor may be hard to pin down when it comes to marriage talk, 25 years have also seen a string of high-profile romances, notably with actresses Aishwarya Rai and Katrina Kaif. The two-and-a-half decades of fame have also brought Salman no small measure of notoriety. He is currently standing trial for a hit-and-run case dating from 2002. He is also charged with illegally hunting the endangered chinkara and blackbuck deer while shooting Hum Saath Saath Hain in 1998 in Rajasthan. As he celebrates his silver jubilee in Bollywood, Salman has his hands full with projects such as Kick, Mental and No Entry Mein Entry
Prachi Desai expressed her desire to act with the Aashiqui 2 actor Aditya Roy Kapoor. She wants to do a romantic film and wants to pair opposite Aditya. Aashiqui 2 has done a great business at the box-office and the film entered into 100 crore club. "I have done comedy, cult and period films, but never acted in a love story. I really want to do a romantic film. There are many actors on my mind. May be I want to act with Aditya Roy Kapoor," Prachi said. Aashiqui 2 is Aditya Roy Kapoors first solo hit. He played small role in movies like `London Dreams`, `Action Replayy` and `Guzaarish`, Aditya rose to fame with Mohit Suri`s directorial `Aashiqui 2`. In the film, he starred opposite Shakti Kapoors daughter Shraddha Kapoor and the film went on become a blockbuster. The actor also played supporting role in another blockbuster `Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani` starring Ranbir Kapoor, Deepika Padukone in the lead. Prachi once expressed her desire to play a negative role and when asked whether she is offered negative role, she said, "Not yet. But I love to play different types of characters." Prachi Desai was part of the original story of Once Upon A Time In
Prachi Desai Wants To Romance Aditya Roy Kapoor
Mumbaai but she was not signed for the sequel, when asked whether it is unfair, she said, "Call it unfair or whatever you want. The beauty of the sequel is that the story changes and which is why you see new people stepping in and doing different things in that particular film." Prachi said her next film is due to be announced next week. "There are a lot of scripts that I am reading," she said. Prachi started her acting career from TV. She starred in Sony popular serial, Kasam Se and audience liked her as Bani. She debuted in Bollywood with Rock On. She delivered hits like Bol Bachchan and Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai.
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At The Movies Goldfinger (PG) * * * * * License To Thrill!

Hats off to the folks at the Vancouver International Film Centre for pulling off a coup with the showing of ALL the classic James Bond movies. Yes, its a 007 film festival that gives fans and newbies a chance to relive the masterful espionage films that turned agent 007 into a household name. Much better viewing on the big screen this once in a lifetime opportunity is currently unfolding from Aug. 24 through Sept. Under the watchful eye of organizer Murray Gillespie and green lit by Vancity Theatres Tom Charity things kick off with a gala evening with the screening of 1962s Doctor No, the film that started it all. Watch the then unknown Scottish hunk Sean Connery hop from casino to boudoir to exotic Jamaica on route to stopping a fiendish mad scientist from wrecking havoc with NASA space rockets. Then were off to mysterious Istanbul to see Bond tangle with a beautiful Soviet decoy out to nap a coveted Lector coding machine, that the CIA has also yearned for in From Russia With Love. See the most famous fight scene ever staged with Bond tangling with evil S.P.E.C.T.R.E. assassin agent Donald Red Grant aboard the runaway Orient Express train before setting the ocean on fire in a desperate bid for freedom. Oh, and lets not forget the dangerous hotel encounter with vicious chambermaid Rosa Klebb and her pointed dagger shows. After the first two Bonds settle in for game changer Goldfinger the 1964 movie that set off the spy craze of the 1960s. Complete with the tricked up Aston Martin DB5 with ejector seat et al. this film was Sean Connery at his best. Featuring the laser happy Goldfinger and evil Korean bowler hatted henchman Odd Job this movie became a phenomena as producers Harry Saltzman and Albert R. Broccoli knew they were onto a gold mine, making studio United Artists happy indeed. Each film unique and different these cinema masterpieces benefited from great music by John Barry, sexy titles by Maurice Binder, a standout
supporting cast including Bernard all bring their special charisma and Lee as M, Canadian Lois Maxwell natural talents to the big screen in full as Miss Moneypenny and Desmond living colour. Lewellyn as gadget happy Q. Adapted Never outdated or even dated, for the screen by screenwriter Richard seeing all these larger than life yarns is Maibaum at first these Ian Fleming simply put a fun experience. Yes, back yarns gave audiences a first class in the day Mr. Kiss Kiss Bang smoked, experience of a man battling untold drank heavily and had a lady or two evil in the modern world. Even though all for king and country. Politically many original players in the series incorrect? Who cares. When youre have since passed away they have out to save the world you need someone been ably replaced and now producers who lives on the edge and doesnt care Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. too much about niceties. Enjoy the Wilson continue the tradition of giving moment with a friend or two and get audiences full value for their dollar, a in on all the action at a bargain price desire dreamed up and perfected by which makes things even better. Cubby Broccoli the man who always For a complete rundown of delivered on his promises and ensured show times of all the films in the series a great time for all who attended his being screened go to www.viff.org spectacular entertainment features. and check out BOND RELOADED. Round the clock showings Added features of this unique event around the world were in order. Now include a presentation by some fans can see all the Bond blockbusters university professors on the Bond on the big screen in the comfort of the phenomena in a changing world and VanCity Theatre. Be amazed with the a trivia contest on Saturday Aug. 31 huge memorabilia collection that is in between screenings when you can also on view courtesy of Mr. Gillespie match your Bond knowledge with whose knowledge on Bond is second fans from around the world for prizes. to none. Impressive artwork highlights Global in scale the James Bond movies the sexy posters on display at select appeal to all people from all walks of times as is the toy/memorabilia life. collection on exhibit which will Go ahead, make your day. impress all those who yearn for their Order your martini shaken, not stirred, childhood memories. Even some guest arrive in style with your hottest friend of or Steel stars have been rumoured to beMan on hand go solo and have a grand old time for some of the screenings. with the original action hero for a fun It all began with Sean Connery filled film experience like no other. and after Thunderball, the fourth film James Bond Film Festival: Aug. 23 in the Bond cannon that turned out to Sept 5 be the most profitable film in cinema Price: $11 adults $9 students history (excluding the classic porn and seniors exploiter Deep Throat), we can see For tickets or film information go to how all the other actors have fared www.viff.org or call (604) 685-0260 in this once in a life time role. Thrill VanCity Theatre 1181 Seymour to the daring do of George Lazenby, Street Vancouver Timothy Dalton, Pierce Brosnan and Vancouver International Film latest incarnation Daniel Craig who Festival: Sept. 29 - Oct. 11
by ROBERT WALDMAN
Lee Thompson Young, who played the main character on Disney's "The Famous Jett Jackson" -- has died after what officials believe is a suicide. He was 29. Sources tell us Young's body was discovered with a gunshot wound that appears to be self-inflicted. Young currently appears in the TNT show "Rizzoli & Isles" -- and we're told when he didn't show up to work this morning, staffers called the landlord of Young's L.A. home to check up on the actor. We're told ... when the landlord opened the door, he discovered Young's body.
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2014 Sanatan International Convention

By Ram Rajendra, National Governor for Canada Sanatan On Sanatan Convention Board of Governors (formerly known as Sanatan World Cup Soccer) Sanatan World Cup Soccer Tournament was started in 2004 by Sanatan World Cup Soccer Association of NSW, Australia using the top-down governance structure with President from Sydney, Australia and Vice Presidents (VPs) representing the participating countries. Australia, New Zealand, USA and Fiji participated in 2004. Canada joined with two teams in the Premier Division in 2006 when New Zealand hosted the tournament. Canada is the only country that has regularly fielded two Premier teams since joining. The Masters Division was introduced in 2010 in Fiji. The umbrella body folded in 2008, however, the first round of the tournaments continued under the same governance structure. Each VP of the participating country organized the tournaments in their respective countries. In Canada, the 2012 event was by Shalendra Kumar and the board members of BC Sanatan in Langley, British Columbia., As the VP for Canada Sanatan, I pushed to flatten the governance structure to recognize the leadership role of the VPs in hosting this international event. With the consensus of all VPs, I drafted a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). It was reviewed, revised and approved by all VPs in 2012 when Canada hosted the tournament. The MOU is a unique affiliation document that helps Indo-Fijian Sanatanis of participating countries reconnect with their roots and showcase their talents. The new, flat governing body is Sanatan International Board of Governors (BOG) where the hosting countrys Governor automatically becomes the Boards chairman, thereby taking the politics out of the game. With expanded scope, the event was renamed to Sanatan International Convention. The five National Governors on the BOG are: Ram Rajendra for Canada Sanatan; Suresh Prakash for USA Sanatan; JIten Chand for Australia Sanatan; Bobby Chand for New Zealand Sanatan; and Pt. Deepak Sharma for Fiji Sanatan. The BOG sets, revises and executes policies, programs, services, rules and strategies that enhance the outreach of and lead to excellence in programs and services for men, women, children and youths to enjoy and carry on the international heritage. The MOU also acknowledges the original founders and launchers of the tournament in 2004. Sanatan Convention is a faithbased, international event that is held every two years in different participating countries that host the event on a rotation basis. The 2014 Sanatan Convention will be held in Sydney, Australia during October 5-7 tentatively. The MOU establishes a process for accepting new teams in the tournaments. Each new team wishing to join must first discuss the matter with the provincial representative. If the request appears viable financially and talent-wise, a written request to join must be submitted by the new team with the support of the provincial representative to the Governor for Canada Sanatan who will do his own due diligence and recommend acceptance or rejection in writing to the BOG Chair. The request must state how the new team will help enhance the event. A new team may be required to put a bond to show the seriousness of its intention to join. Albertas representative is Ram Rajendra. BCs representative and Alternate Governor for Canada Sanatan is Shalendra Kumar who can be reached by phone at (604) 671-2199 and by email at: shalendrak1@gmail.com Costs of overseas trips are huge and fundraising locally is a huge challenge for all teams. While new teams will not be unduly denied the opportunity to participate, the decision will take into account the big picture of maintaining the unity without diluting the fundraising capacity locally. Each country is allowed to field four Premier Teams. Canada has always fielded two Premier teams since 2006: So opportunities still exist to field additional teams to stimulate participation. If you have any questions or issues to discuss, please contact me by email at: ramrajendra@hotmail.com or by phone at (780) 456-5839
Belligham (Fiji Whatcom Soccer Club, of Washington State, USA is hosting their 3rd annual Northwest Fiji Open Cup Soccer Tournament this Saturday, 24th August) in Lynden WA. The main purpose for the club is to bring the local Fijian community together as well as develop soccer at a higher level. The chief guest for the tournament will be none other then, world renowned rugby 7's mastero, Waisale Serevi who will be present all day. 8 teams will be participating for a 1 day tournament. Total of 8 teams are participating with one from Vancouver, BC. Some of the participating teams will feature the likes of former Ba rep, Aquila Rover, Rewa rep Freddie Evans as well as former Lautoka rep Kamal Hassan. For further information, please contact: Rizwaan Mohammad 360 319 8342 Manoj Kumar 360 739 3873 Everyone are invited to come enjoy a
Belligham (Fiji Whatcom Soccer Club
fun filled event with their family and friends. Tournament date and address:
August 24th, 2013 at Bender Fields 8770 Bender Rd Lynden, WA
Sedins Plan To Stay In Vancouver With The Canucks
Henrik in town, Daniel still in Sweden Captain Henrik Sedin is confident he want to stay in BC. and Daniel will sign new contracts with There is no secret we like where we the Canucks sometime in the future. The are, I think everyone knows that. For us soon to be 33-year-olds are entering the to be able to have our family where we final year of their current deals. want them to be, thats very important Henrik is waiting for Daniel to return for us. from Sweden. Henrik led the Canucks in scoring The captain told Sportsnet, Im sure in last years NHL lockout shortened we are going to sit down and talk before season with 11 goals and 45 assists in training camp and see where we are. all 48 games. For us there is no rush. If things can Daniel played a game less and was get get done were more than happy, if second in club scoring with a dozen not were happy to wait. goals and 28 assists. Each Sedin will make $6.1 million this This will be the 13th season for the coming season, wrapping up five-year twins in Canucks uniforms since being deals. Henrik added he and his brother drafted in 1999 by the team.
Vancouver Giants forward Cain Franson is getting another free-agent look from the Vancouver Canucks. The 20-year-old will be part of the Canucks contingent that will take part in the Young Stars Classic in Penticton beginning Sept. 5. The tournament will also feature prospects from Calgary Flames, Edmonton Oilers, San Jose
Vancouver Giants Sniper Cain Franson Gets Free-Agent Look From Vancouver Canucks
Sharks and Winnipeg Jets. Franson did take part in the Canucks prospect camp in the summer of 2012 as well. It is unusual for a player to get a contract out of such an endeavour, but it has happened before, and it has happened for a former Giant. Defenceman Brett Festerling, the captain of the 2007 Memorial Cup winning crew, inked a deal with the Anaheim Ducks after a free-agent look-see. Franson is going to be an interesting study. Hes a slighter guy. Teams will worry about him getting pushed around in the pro game in his own zone. He has shown at the WHL level at the very least he can score. He put up 27 goals
in 70 games with limited power-play minutes two seasons ago, and then followed that up with 29 goals in 60 games last year on a subpar Vancouver team. Hes cagey, clever. Hes the type whose numbers will tell the tale. He gets 40 or more goals this year with the Giants and that might be his best ticket at bonafide NHL interest.
Small-car buyers are among the most demanding. They want something fun, good-looking, feature-filled, but also inexpensive and easy to park. The days of "basic" transportation are over. The Ford Focus is convincing evidence of that change. It's changed the nameplate's image, from unremarkable to best in class, in many ways. It's also our 2012 Best Car To Buy winner, as much for its trend-leading features as for its excellent front-drive handling. And this year, it's being joined by a seriously enthusiastic Focus ST hot hatch. The 2013 Ford Focus contains a mix of creases and curves in the sheetmetal, while its aggressive front-end design and thin front grille are a new Ford design cue shared with the 2013 Escape. The instrument-panel design doesn't at all hold back inside, and while some may find it overly swoopy and almost too stylized, its verticallyoriented vents and pleasant surface scrulpting look and feel original in a crowded class of look-alike small cars. Ford offers two body styles for the 2013 Focusa four-door sedan or five-door hatchbackas well as several trims to cover a wide range of expectations, but we find the Focus tends to look best in the top Titanium trim, where all the
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2013 Ford Focus

details are well coordinated. Inside, the Focus can feel more like a European sport sedan than a budgetpriced hatchback. Add the upgraded sport seats of the Titanium model and you'll find even better support than the already impressive base front seats. Whether you choose the sedan or hatchback, you get back seat accommodations that are virtually the same, with just enough legroom and headroom to fit even those over six feet. With the leather upholstery, there's no skimping on look and feel in back; you won't get mid-size comfort, but there's enough comfort back there for most six-footers. Our most significant complaint concerns the instrument panel design, which seemingly cuts into front passenger knee space especially. The 2.0-liter direct-injected fourcylinder engine that powers most of the lineup produces 160 horsepower and 146 pound-feet of torque; it's paired with either a five-speed manual gearbox or six-speed PowerShift dualclutch automatic. But what's new for 2013 is a high-performance Focus ST variant that can get to 60 mph in just 6.3 seconds and to a top speed of 155 mph. Packing a 240-hp turbocharged EcoBoost four and a six-speed manualno automaticit calls out to
serious driving enthusiasts. Performance from the Focus ST is a rush, as you might guess; but it's surprisingly well-engineered, with none of the coarse or twitchy tunercar feel that affects the likes of the Mazdaspeed3 and Mitsubishi Ralliart. As for the rest of the Focus lineup, choose the manual gearbox and you'll have one of the best-driving small cars in the segment. You have to rev the engine to get to its perky side, but it's smooth, with a nice linkage. The PowerShift dual-clutch automatic transmission in general does a good job keeping the revs up when you need itbut it can be rough at times at low speedsand there's a Sport mode or you can control shifts on your own with a little +/- button on the side of the shift knob. The Focus handles as well asor better thanthe most deft handler in the class, the Mazda3, with a suspension that doesn't crash and bang over rough transitions. Ford's electric power steering system provides nice weighting and it performs well, providing precise control but not transmitting much feel of the road. (There's also a low-volume Ford Focus Electric model offered in more than a dozen U.S. markets. It's built on the same production line as other Focus variants, but dispenses with the gasoline
engine and transmission, replacing them with a lithium-ion battery pack that runs an electric motor. The EPA rates the Focus Electric at 76 miles of range, and its price including delivery starts at $39,995. Ford appears to be only lukewarm on its most advanced Focus; throughout 2012, it sold just 685 of them nationwide. The 2013 Ford Focus Electric continues unchanged from the 2012 model.) Safety-wise, the Focus holds strong; it's one of the few compact sedans to have earned both a five-star NCAP Overall Score and IIHS Top Safety Pick status. The Focus still is offered in a costconscious $16,995 Focus S base model, but the true focus is toward those well-equipped, tech-loaded upper trims like the SEL and Titanium. A loaded Titanium can hit $28k, but these models include MyFord Touch, an upgraded ten-speaker Sony sound system, HD Radio and Sirius Satellite Radio, sport seats, a sport suspension, and sport wheels with summer performance tires. Active Park Assist, which helps you steer into a parallel-parking space, is optional in upper-level Focus models and is one of several segment-exclusive tech features. MyFord Touch, with text-to-voice capability and WiFi capability, is also available.
By driving safely in work zones, motorists can help to make sure everyone gets home safely. To help younger drivers navigate work zones, Road and Transportation Builders Association worked together to develop a campaign about work zones that is oriented specifically to new drivers. This campaign, called "Turning Point", was formulated to make new drivers aware of work zone hazards and provide them with guidance on safely negotiating work zone situations. Expect The Unexpected. Things may change overnight. Normal speed limits may be reduced, traffic lanes may be closed, narrowed, or shifted, and
people may be working on or near the road. Don't Speed. Speeding is one of the major causes of work zone crashes; obey posted speed limits. Don't tailgate. Keep a safe distance between you and the car ahead of you and the construction workers and their equipment. Rear-end collisions account for 30% of work zone crashes. Obey Road Crew Flaggers and Pay Attention To The Signs. The flagger knows what is best for moving traffic safely in the work zone. The warning signs are there to help you and other drivers move safely through the work zone. Stay Alert And Minimize Distractions.
Tips For Driving In Work Zones
Dedicate your full attention to the roadway and avoid changing radio stations or using cell phones and other electronic devices while approaching and driving in a work zone. Keep Up With The Traffic Flow. Do not slow down to "gawk" at road work. Know Before You Go. Check radio, TV and websites for traffic information and schedule enough time to drive safely. Expect delays and leave early so
you can reach your destination on time. Be Patient and Stay Calm. Work zones aren't there to personally inconvenience you. Remember, the work zone crew members are working to improve the road and make your future drive better. Wear your seatbelt. It is your best defense in a crash. Remember Dads, Sons, Brothers, Moms, Sisters, and Daughters Work HERE!
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Health Benefits Of Drinking Water
Most people dont quite get the health benefits of drinking water yet. They usually think that water is only needed when you feel thirsty and there couldnt be a bigger mistake than that. About 66% of our bodyweight is water. Our muscles contains about 75% water, our brain tissue contains about 85% water, 83% of our blood is water and even 22% of our bones is water. Because our body contains so much water, its vital to keep drinking plenty of water. Without water we would dehydrate. And dehydration can result in our organs not functioning properly which can end in death. 1. Keep your brain healthy As described in the introduction, our brain tissue contains about 85% water. Drinking water regularly will keep the brain functioning properly. Studies have shown that not drinking enough water, dehydration, can be a key element in causing headaches, migraines, chronic fatigue syndrome and depression. 2. Water regulates body temperature Water helps regulate body temperature, especially during exercise. When you exercise, you lose water through your breath and by sweating. As the sweat evaporates, your body cools. Replenishing water loss during exercise is crucial for physical performance and good health. Too much water loss will increase your risk of heat exhaustion. In addition to your normal six to eight glasses of water each day, drink a glass before you exercise. Then, for each 20 minutes of exercise, drink another cup or more. Be sure to drink a cup or two after you finish. 3. Flush out the toxins The function of our kidneys is to remove waste from our bodies. They help to lush toxins such as uric acid, urea and lactic acid the kidneys out of our blood stream. These are the toxins that make us feel sluggish and unwell. The toxins can also put a harmful burden on the other systems in the body. Drinking water regularly lessens the burden on your kidneys keeping us pollution free.
4. Decrease risk of heart attacks Researchers at the Loma Linda University in California studied more than 20,000 healthy men and women and found that people who drank more than 5 glasses of water a day are less likely to die from a heart attack than people who drink less than two. 5. Raise your metabolism Metabolism is the means by which the food we consume is turned into energy. The first chemical process that takes place is digestion. This process will prepare the nutrients in the food to be absorbed by the body and transformed into energy. Drinking plenty of water is essential to maintain a good digestion which in turn keep your metabolism going. The health benefit of water is better utilization of the nutrients you consume resulting in more energy. 6. Fresh and healthy skin Water primarily stimulates the circulation of blood, fluids, and the necessary elements inside our body. Additionally, it also controls and regulates the skins natural balance. When water is warm, it has the power to hydrate, revitalize, detoxify, and oxygenate the skin. Warm water also gets rid of blackheads and makes large pores smaller. Drinking water makes the body more relaxed and invigorated. It also replaces the moisture lost due to everyday activities. Simply put, these are all the benefits of drinking water for skin. 7. Lose weight by drinking water Drinking water is important if youre trying to lose weight, some studies have shown that thirst and hunger sensations are triggered together. If there is a slight dehydration the thirst mechanism may be mistaken for hunger and one may eat when the body is actually craving fluid. As most food contains some water, if one doesnt drink much they may be subconsciously driven to eat more to gain the necessary water supply however, you also gain the undesired effects of increased calorie consumption. Drinking more water can help to prevent overeating and benefit weight loss.
Broccoli is a member of the cruciferous family of vegetables that includes cauliflower, cabbage, turnips, rutabaga, kale, bok choy, Brussels sprouts and mustard greens. The nutritional value of broccoli combined with its low calories make this vegetable a must have on any healthy eating plan. Broccoli Nutrition Facts There is a high level of vitamin C in broccoli. Broccoli is also packed with vitamin A, beta carotene, B vitamins especially B3 and B5, folic acid, phosphorus, potassium, iron, chromium, which is an easily absorbed form of calcium, zinc and lots of fiber. It's also loaded with carotenoids antioxidants that are thought to help with weight loss. Health Benefits of Broccoli Broccoli and Cancer Broccoli helps fight cancer, especially breast, colon and lung. It boosts the immune system. Broccoli also contains antioxidants and a substance called sulforaphane, which research is showing to be a powerful cancer fighter and preventer. Broccoli and Heart Disease There is strong evidence that broccoli may reduce the risk of heart disease. It is an antioxidant and helps with stress. More Broccoli Nutrition Facts Broccoli also lowers the incidence of cataracts and is considered energy boosting. Its high calcium content builds bones. Broccoli's "sister vegetable", cauliflower,
Broccoli Nutrition Facts
is also a mild anti-allergic. It encourages the production of antibodies and is thought to help protect against allergy, asthma, migraine and depression. Hints about how to cook Broccoli: Avoid over cooking broccoli as about half of its beneficial substances may be destroyed in the process. Also, microwaving is thought to remove valuable nutrients from broccoli. Light steaming is best. Steam the broccoli for just a couple of minutes, until it turns bright green. Stop cooking while still has a bit of firmness to it. How to get more Broccoli in your diet: You can see that the health benefits of broccoli are vast. It is certainly worth it to get this vegetable in our diets on a regular basis. Add broccoli and cauliflower to soups and stews. Eat broccoli or cauliflower raw or lightly steamed with dip or pour a bit of vinaigrette over it. Chop lightly steamed broccoli and cauliflower and add to a pasta salad.
Nails paints can cover up flaws, but that doesn't mean you should leave them unhealthy. From keeping them clean to a proper diet, it is essential to properly look after your nails. Here are few nail care tips: * Keeping your nails clean is the basic way to make them healthy. * Apply petroleum jelly or olive oil on the cuticle to condition them daily at night. * Avoid excessive filing as it damages the nails. * Massaging will increase the blood supply in your nail, which in turn will
Top Five Ways To Make Nails Healthy
make your nails stronger and shiny. * Maintain a proper balanced diet. Eat food items rich in iron, protein and try to include fresh green vegetables.
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For Women
Newlyweds Guide To Doing Up Home

His was a clumsy bachelor pad and hers a girly den before the two got married and moved into their romantic nest. Looking simply at the bare walls and mood lighting or indirect cove lighting. love for music, books, art should find period of time. empty spaces of a house can be quite Spread a pretty cutwork tablecloth and manifestation in this little area which - The furniture should be placed in a intimidating for a newlywed who has table runner for an elegant look. To is your den. You can place a reclining way that you don't create an awkward before them the trying task of creating enhance it, you can place a glass bowl chair here, put up frames of your space in the room a home, and then sharing it with each of rose petals and candles in the center favourite musicians on the wall, keep - Place aroma candles on the other. of the dining table. Keeping fresh fruits a book shelf, a small television if you sideboards/dressers of your bedroom Even if nothing like a sprawling in a crystal bowl is another way out. please, and a rack for your collection of to create a romantic ambience. You can Beverly Hills condo, you would still Lobby: CDs. Men can store their gadgets, the go for pleasant scents such as lavender, want yours to be homey and aesthetic You can lay out your coffee table in old guitar, old music albums and what pumpkin pie, jasmine, vanilla and rose with a reflection of your personality. the lobby area which is otherwise used have you. If there is paucity of space, to name a few. But most couples undermine the beauty only as an access path to adjoining you can consider dividing the room - Paint the living area walls in shades of the experience of doing up the house rooms. For a chic look, pick a low with screens. of cappuccino, mustard or olive green, together, and in the process discovering coffee table with low stools. It makes Essential accessorizing tips: while keeping one wall as a dark wall a lesser-known side of one another. sense to stack some books, a scrabble, - Put up paintings that have a lot of - Create benches under the window Contrary to popular perception, home some stationary and a coffee mug on colours, and not dark, brooding ones that are actually storage, and avoid decor doesn't necessarily have to cost an the table to make this part of the house - Dedicate a shelf in the living room cluttering up floor space arm and a leg, even for a honeymoon- look in-use. The coffee table, however, to antique picture frames. It makes Break conventions, accommodate, return couple who wish to create for need not match with the other furniture for a wonderful reference point, experiment with colours, patterns, themselves a haven of romance. By bits in the house. More creative ones however, hold back from overdoing it designs, and you'll see what a beautiful giving flight to your imagination and a can get logs of wood converted into as repeatedly running into old pictures home you have created for the both of dint of creativity, you can do wonders coffee table and stools with help from a can make you claustrophobic over a you. with your small space despite the carpenter. If you have more room, why budget. not spread out a rug and throw in some But remember patience with each blingy, over-the-top cushions. Pottery other is paramount in this phase as lovers can scatter terracotta vases that you are bound to have one too many come in interesting shapes, different disagreements, and might end up sizes of aquamarine pottery clustered Nothing makes a tight-fitting dress or a foot on the ground. Keep the dumbbells discarding potential home decor pieces together in a corner to lend your home pair of denims more sexy than a perfect down by your sides and press through butt. Here are moves and exercises that your right heel up to the top of the from the old attic. a soothing Mediterranean feel. will help you sculpt your butt bench. Hold for a second and bring Living room: Bedroom: your left leg back about 6 inches while It wouldn't be inappropriate to say that Our experts advice, "Let the woman Kick-backs the living area is the heart and soul of have her choice of colours splashed Get on your hands and knees and squeezing your glute. Relax and lower the house. You host your guests in that on the wall." Post wedding women in place a light dumbbell behind your yourself gradually. Keep your right space, you often sit down to breakfast particular are very possessive about right knee. Keep your back and neck leg on the bench until you complete there or simply lie around reading on a their bedrooms and would rather do flat such that they make a straight line. 12 repetitions and then switch to the weekend. And so, the choice of furniture it up their way. So, she can have her Slowly, lift your right foot up to the opposite leg. among other items of decor such as pinks and fuchsias on the walls, and ceiling while squeezing to keep the Leg-lifts paintings, lamps, and vases, becomes maybe you can convince her to leave a dumbbell in place. Do not arch your Place a large stability ball behind an vital in deciding the personality of the wall vacant for a nice wallpaper. Create back or move too fast. Do it 15 times object that you can grab for support. Lie flat on your stomach on the ball house. Go for contemporary straight a collage of wedding and honeymoon and switch to the opposite side. and grab your stable object of choice. line furniture as it makes the room photographs and hang it on an empty Step-ups look serene post wedding celebrations. wall in the bedroom or the anti-lobby Take a bench that is at least 1 foot off Keep most of your upper body on the Wicker furniture is another great idea leading to the bedroom. Television is a the ground. With light dumbbells in ball and tighten up your core muscles and is quite popular in the West too for must in this room, and never the living each hand, place your right foot on top as you begin to lift your legs. Keep legs their chic designs and affordability. You room like many do. Make sure the bed of the bench while keeping your left straight and do 10 repetitions of lifts. can get them designed and coloured to is placed against the dead wall, and your liking and toss bright cushions on nowhere close to a window. But ensure them. Espresso brown, wine red and you have a multi-purpose bed with white are the classic shades in wicker. pull-out breakfast consoles, mobile Sprucing it up with contrasting colour ancillary tables for morning tea. The Beauty is deeper than skin, and layers daily. cushions in heart shape and keeping dressing table can be lightweight with of make-up cant hide that fact. Truly 2. Moisturise daily. It is crucial to the contours of the couches soft to spacious drawers to stock cosmetics. glowing skin is healthy from within, keep your skin hydrated to retain its give a sensuous, romantic feel to the Use wooden blinds, bamboo chicks and women blessed with it would need dewy glow and to prevent wrinkles. living area. For a sense of dimension, for an aesthetic look; or go all out with make-up only to enhance their features; Banana, coconut milk and honey are introduce a conversation piece chair, in sheer curtains along with the main one. not to mask flaws. Summer demands excellent hydrators easily available in a colour that stands out from the rest of The latest doing the rounds in home that you let your pores breathe by the kitchen. the furniture. interiors is a walk-in wardrobe, and going easy on the foundation and 3. Aim to get 6 to 8 glasses of water a Dining area: every newly married girl dreams of rouge. Why not use this opportunity to day. Water clears your skin, replenishes The world is going minimalistic in a owning one. Walk-in wardrobes are take up a few healthy habits that will skin tissues, flushes out toxins and big way over home decor. In keeping not a far-fetched idea even in a small get your skin glowing without artificial increases elasticity. with the trend, and not to mention setup. You can always convert the methods? Exfoliate your skin once a 4. Eat a balanced diet rich in vitamins, the occupancy of the house, a couple lobby connecting the kitchen with the week. Scrubbing doesnt only help minerals and fibre. Unbalanced you to get rid of dry flaky skin but diets and junk food not only create should go for a dining table comprising living room into a walk-in closet. also improves circulation and helps deficiencies, but lead to a build-up of two chairs and a bench. This is a very Kitchen: toxins in the body. This in turn hampers creative way to break the monotony, Modular kitchens, come with an option rejuvenate epidermis. and make optimal utilisation of space. to change the fronts anytime. Place the Here are five more habits your skin efficient functioning of the various systems in your body. To give your space a rustic look, you can crockery in tall cabinets lit up with LED would thank you for adopting: even do up the wall facing the dining and illuminated shelves. Use wall hung 1. Tone your skin. Toning is important 5. Your skin is a window to your health, table with brick tiles, and hang a few cabinets for the light crockery pieces, after cleansing to get soft nourished both emotionally and physically. Smile lanterns or a beautiful coloured glass add a corkboard to hang pots and pans, skin. For a home-made toner add a genuinely. Indulge in a hobby. Spend lamp. A creative wall notwithstanding, and make use of inbuilt appliances to pinch of camphor and few drops of quality time with friends and family Vitamin E oil to rose water, and use it and lead a stress-free lifestyle. lighting gone wrong can mar the effect organise your kitchen better. of a tastefully done up interior. Aside Private den: Read the Fiji Times Canada online from pedestrian lamps, the dining area Creating a 'me time' space in the should also have the option of dimmers, house is an absolute mandate. Your www.fijitimescanada.com
Not Happy With Your Butt? Do These Exercises
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With just under two years until kick off in the first match of the FIFA U-20 World Cup New Zealand 2015, FIFA and the New Zealand Football Local Organising Committee (LOC) have confirmed that seven cities will host matches during the tournament. After a robust selection process the seven successful cities to host the tournament are Auckland, Christchurch, Dunedin, Hamilton, New Plymouth, Wellington and Whangarei. Providing a wide geographic spread around New Zealand was a key part of the selection process as the LOC wanted to enable as much of the country to experience the tournament as possible. Altogether the tournament will host 24 national teams, include 52 matches, and will run for three weeks from May 30 until June 20, 2015 during the local football season, which will provide a great opportunity for the large youth playing base in the sport to be inspired by the worlds best players. With an average of three goals scored per game in the last three FIFA U-20 World Cup tournaments this will be dynamic, exciting Football at its best. The tournament will be broadcast to over 100 countries and a global television audience of more than 170 million people, providing exposure for the tournament, the host cities, and New Zealand on a massive scale. It is estimated more than 7,000 overseas fans will pour into New Zealand for the tournament and to support their teams. Auckland will host the opening match as well as a selection of pool matches,
Host Cities Unveiled For 2015

a quarter-final, a semi-final, 3rd/4th play-off and the final. All of the nine matches to be played in Auckland will be played at North Harbour Stadium. North Harbour Stadium hosted the opening match and the final of the FIFA U-17 Womens World Cup 2008 and is the home of New Zealand Football. Christchurch will also play a significant role in the tournament hosting nine matches including six pool matches, a Round of 16 clash, a quarter-final, and the other semi-final. All of the Christchurch matches will be played at Christchurch Stadium. Both the LOC and FIFA were impressed with the stadium and are happy to be playing a small part in the Christchurch rebuild effort. Wellingtons proven love of football and sizeable fan base was a key factor in awarding nine matches to the capital. Altogether six pool matches, a Round of 16 double-header, and a quarter-final will be played at Wellington Regional Stadium. Hamilton will see eight matches including a full pool of six matches, a Round of 16 match and a quarter-final. All of the Hamilton matches will be played at Waikato Stadium. The great support shown by local businesses and the sporting community throughout the bidding process, combined with a large population catchment area, should make for some large local crowds. Otago Stadium in Dunedin will provide the only covered stadium for the tournament hosting seven matches including a Round of 16 match. A FIFA inspection team were very impressed with the stadium and see the roof as a major benefit given the winter timing of the tournament. New Plymouth also impressed the FIFA group with their strong provincial sporting and events pedigree. Six games will be played at Stadium Taranaki made up of five pool matches and a Round of 16 clash. Whangarei rounds out the list of host cities and ensures a solid geographical spread for the tournament. Four matches will be played at Northland Events Centre including three pool matches and a Round of 16 match up, ensuring that all host cities get to see knockout football. Dave Beeche, CEO of the LOC for FIFA U-20 World Cup 2015, is full of praise for all of the cities that were involved in the bidding process. Wed like to thank all of the cities that put in a bid to host matches for their work over the last year to get to this point. The feedback from FIFA was extremely positive following the recent site inspection tour and they are looking forward to a highly successful tournament in 2015. To have seven stunning venues locked in nearly two years out from the first match gives us a great planning timeframe and well use all of it to ensure that a standout event is delivered. This tournament has a huge global following and thats the opportunity we have with this event to deliver exposure for New Zealand and host regions both directly during the tournament and via a massive international television audience. With the worlds best footballing talent on
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display and stadiums full of colour, noise, and atmosphere it will be a new experience for New Zealand that everyone will want to be a part of. Beeche has also acknowledged the role that government played in securing the tournament. World Events of this significance dont happen in New Zealand without the backing of government and the LOC would like to acknowledge this support. Were confident that the event will deliver some significant economic and social benefits for the country. FIFA President Joseph S. Blatter, who wasn't present at the announcement, said New Zealand has a proud history of successfully hosting FIFA events, having held the FIFA U-17 World Cup in 1999 and the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup in 2008. "Bringing the FIFA U-20 World Cup to this sports-loving country will for sure enhance the image and popularity of the beautiful game in New Zealand. The host cities play an essential role in delivering a FIFA competition and I am pleased to see that football fans in cities across the whole country will have the chance to become part of it." The FIFA U-20 World Cup - FIFA's second-biggest men's tournament will be held on Oceanian soil for the third time after Australia hosted the competition in 1981 and 1993. New Zealand will take over as the host of the FIFA U-20 World Cup from Turkey, who organised this year's edition of the event from 21 June to 13 July. The next event will take place from May 30 to June 21, 2015.
FIFA President Congratulates Ba

achievement that further consolidates their status as record champions of Fiji, Blatter stated in the letter. He further states Please convey my warmest wishes to all the players, manager (coach) Yogendra Dutt, the technical and medical staff and all the teams supporters, as each part of this organisation have no doubt been instrumental in the clubs victory, he said. Ba has held the league title since 2010. The Men in Black as the Ba side is known commonly recorded 13 wins, 2 draws and 3 losses to finish with 41 points overall. On behalf of the world football community, I would like to thank Ba FC for the excitement they bring to fans of the beautiful game and I wish them much success in the years to come, in particular in their forthcoming OFC Champions League campaign, he concluded. Ba has won the league title on 19 occasions. Bas results from the 2013 Fiji Sun GP Batteries National Football League 12 Jan 15:00 Nadroga 0 Ba 1 Lawaqa Park 13 Jan 15:00 Lautoka 0 Ba 6 Churchill Park 19 Jan 13:30 Navua 0 Ba 2 Prince Charles Park 26 Jan 15:30 Ba 0 Nadi 1 Prince Charles Park 02 Feb 14:00 Tavua 1 Ba 5 Govind Park 09 Feb 15:00 Ba 3 Suva 0 Govind Park 16 Feb 15:00 Ba 3 Rewa 0 Govind Park 23 Feb 15:00 Savusavu 1 Ba 3 Subrail Park 24 Feb 15:00 Labasa 2 Ba 1 Subrail Park 25 May 15:00 Ba 2 Nadroga 0 Govind Park 26 May 15:00 Ba 13 Tavua 2 Govind Park 14 Jul 15:00 Ba 1 Labasa 0 Govind Park 01 Jun 13:00 Ba 8 Savusavu 0 Govind Park 07 Jul 13:00 Navua 0 Ba 3 ANZ Stadium 12 Jul 19:30 Suva 0 Ba 2 ANZ Stadium 14 Jul 15:00 Rewa 1 Ba 1 ANZ Stadium 28 Jul 15:00 Ba 1 Nadi 3 Govind Park 31 Jul 19:00 Ba 3 Lautoka 3 Govind Park
FIFA president Joseph S. Blatter has congratulated the Ba side for retaining the Fiji Sun GP Batteries National Football League title. In a letter sent to Fiji Football Association president Rajesh Patel, Blatter expressed his gratitude. Pass my warmest congratulations to Ba FC on winning their fourth consecutive league championship, an
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The B.C. Lions made a last-minute uniform change Saturday night before their CFL game against the Calgary Stampeders. The new "gun-metal" dark grey duds effectively camouflaged jersey numbers from a distance. But the question remains: was it a marketing effort or subterfuge? A bit of both, it seems. The change came as the Lions were looking to avenge losses to Calgary in their season opener and the 2012 Western Final. A share of first place in the West Division was also on the line. The Lions came out of their dressing room through a covered "runway" and the usual large inflatable helmet in a bid to hide the grey jerseys, pants and helmets coloured like auto primer. The attire included orange paws on the helmets and jersey shoulders. Black numbers bore orange borders while the pants had orange piping down the legs. The jersey colour, made it difficult for fans in the stadium and TV viewers to see numbers from a distance. A year-long secret The club's news release said the "futuristic" alternate jersey was almost a year in the making. Lions president Dennis Skulsky, equipment
Black Is The New Orange For B.C. Lions' Uniforms
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manager Ken (Kato) Kasuya, general manager Wally Buono and coach Mike Benevides offered input. Jerseys, pants and helmets were tailored to each player's specifications based on the existing home uniform. Kasuya worked in secrecy with suppliers to ensure the same fit and feel without any break-in period. After B.C.'s 42 players left the dressing room in their usual home orange jerseys, white pants and white helmets, Kasuya and his crew installed the new fashion statements in their lockers. When players came back following the warmup, they discovered saw the new fashion gear and changed into it. Replica jerseys went on sale in B.C. Place Stadium during the game and will continue to be sold, but the B.C. Lions president says the old orange look isn't dead. "We've talked a lot about what an amazing six decades it's been for the B.C. Lions, but this incredible jersey design and launch is about the next 60 years," said Skulsky. "We've established our orange colour as one of the strongest brand correlations in Canada, and we're not departing from that any time soon."
Selection Still Open: Taranesh Reddy
Jack Reddy.
National team director Taranesh Reddy A 32-member national senior impress the selectors then they will mens training squad to prepare for be included in the squad. We plan to international friendly matches later play matches against Vanuatu and New this year was announced last Sunday at Caledonia around October and then Govind Park in Ba. tour the Asia region early next year, Taranesh Reddy, the national teams Reddy added. director says they are lining up matches A total of 23 age group players have against Vanuatu and New Caledonia forced their way in the national squad this October. with Fiji Under 17 skipper Iosefo He also confirms that there are plans to Verevou being the youngest member tour Asia early next year. named in the squad. Despite the 32-member list being Fiji U20 reps namely Rusiate announced, Reddy says the selection Matarerega, Napolioni Qasevakatini, door was not closed yet and that they Junior Narendra Rao and Kolinio will still consider players who might Sivoki are some of the other young impress in the upcoming 2013/2014 stars in the squad. Fiji Sun GP Batteries National Football Head coach Juan Carlos Buzzetti says League season and the Courts Inter they are building towards the future. District Championship. The squad is dominated by the age The squad of 32 players picked group players. We are building towards based on their previous international the future as the Pacific Games is performances, national football league, coming up in 2015 and Oceania Fiji FACT and Battle of the Giants Football Confederation Nations Cup in performance, Reddy said. 2016, Buzzetti said. This at the moment is just a provisional It was also announced that Buzzetti squad and not the final squad. Selection will be assisted by former national is still open and if any other players Olympians coach Imdad Ali. 32-member National senior Mens Squad Goal Keeper Akuila Mateisuva (Rewa) (Olympians) Beniaminio Mateinaqara (Nadi) (Senior) Vereti Dickson (Labasa) (Senior) Ratu Jone Gasaubalavu (Ba) (Senior) Defenders Peniame Drova (Rewa) (Olympians) Archie Watkins (Australia) (Olympians) Noa Vukica (Lautoka) (Olympians) Josefata Neibuli (Ba) (Olympians) Samuela Kautoga (Vanuatu) (Senior) Leone Damudamu (Suva) (Senior) Kolinio Vakarauvanua (Suva) (U20) Midfield Zibraaz Sahib (Lautoka) (Olympians) Taione Kerevanua (Labasa) (Olympians) Malakai Tiwa (Ba) (Senior) Uraia Loki (Nadi) (Senior) Junior Narendra Rao (Ba) (U20) Midfield/Defender Ilisoni Logaivau (Labasa) (Olympians) Krishneel Dutt (Lautoka) (Olympians) Laisenia Raura (Ba) (Olympians) Remeuru Tekiata (Ba) (Olympians) Amani Makoe (Nadi) (Olympians) Ilimotama Jese (Nadi) (Olympians) Striker Roy Krishna (New Zealand) (Senior) Osea Vakatalesau (Ba) (Senior) Samuela Drudru (Suva) (Olympians) Midfield Striker Abbu Zahid (Ba) (Olympians) Misaele Draunibaka (Labasa) (Olympians) Iosefo Verevou (Rewa) (U17) Manasa Nawakula (Ba) (U20) Striker/Utility Esava Naqeleca (Suva) (Olympians) Rusiate Matarerega (Nadi) (U20) Napolioni Qasevakatini (Nadi) (U20)
The first batch of nearly one million tickets for the 2014 World Cup in Brazil went on sale on the internet Wednesday. While the chase for tickets has begun the World Cup qualification is far from over and the draw for the final phase does not take place until December 6. At least 300,000 of the tickets that went on sale are reserved for "those over 60 years old, students and recipients of the Bolsa Familia family grant", FIFA said on its website. Those tickets are branded Category
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