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Fiji's mainly indigenous party is backing a call for the word "Fijian" to be reserved only for the nation's Indigenous people. Three years ago, the coup-installed military government ruled that all citizens be referred to as "Fijian" regardless of ethnicity. Since then, the word "iTaukei", which doesn't distinguish between Indigenous Fijians and other Fijians, has been used in all official documents. But recently two of Fiji's most senior traditional leaders, Ro Teimumu Kepa and Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu, have called for the term "Fijian" to only be used for Indigenous people. The Indigenous SODELPA Party is backing that call. "The word that could be used for everybody in Fiji would be the "Fiji Islanders" which combines us all. SODELPA does not believe that
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But Fiji's biggest Hindu religious organisation disagrees, saying the rights of Indigenous people are entrenched in Fiji and there is no need for them to insist on exclusive use of the term "Fijian". ""Fijian" is for every citizen of this country and this is what it should be. They should not try to own that word. All Fijian citizens should be known as
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Fijis Attorney General Aiyaz SayedKhaiyum revoked the appointments of all office bearers of the Fiji Cancer Society and appointed a three member committee to investigate anomalies. In making the announcement, SayedKhaiyum said government is pertained by allegations against office bearers and wants a thorough investigation. He said the decision was made under the Charitable Trusts Amendment Decree which states that the minister responsible can take this action if the charitable trust is not functioning or has become dissolved, is not by reason of the state of its affairs able to function properly or is failing to achieve its objects or is acting contrary to its objects. The decree further gives the powers to the minister to appoint an interim board of trustees for the charitable trust who shall hold office and perform all the functions and exercise all the powers until the next annual general meeting. In the past few months we received a lot of complaints against the Fiji Cancer Society and many complaints
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also reached the Prime Ministers office regarding the anomalies in the organisation. We have also been given some factual material that funds were not used properly and the properties were also misused. Some politicians were also involved in the anomalies and the committee will thoroughly investigate this as well. He said a lot of people have also been donating funds to the Society and need an explanation about all the financial anomalies. The committee comprises of former High Court judge Nazhat Shameem, medical consultant Dr James Fong and CJ Patel Group financial controller Sura Weera. He said given the background of the three members, he is expecting a well detailed report from them upon the completion of their work. Sayed-Khaiyum added that no specific timeframe has been given to the committee to complete its investigation and various consultations will be held with relevant stakeholders to ensure a transparent report is presented.
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INDIA stands ready to help Fiji ahead of the September 2014 General Election. And talks have begun between the two countries on the type of assistance India could provide. Confirming this, India's High Commissioner to Fiji Vinod Kumar said while discussions were already in progress, they were looking at providing materials for elections. "We are discussing with the government of Fiji and we would certainly be doing something," Mr Kumar said. "It will probably be in the form of providing some materials, we are still discussing so at the moment we can't say what it would be." He said Attorney-General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum had discussions with all the missions in Suva and they had discussed on the assistance to be provided. "The assistance should be ready anytime as soon as the government of Fiji gives the go ahead." Mr Kumar said India initially offered samples of electronic voter machines. "It is good that the government of Fiji is discussing with resident diplomatic missions and the co-operation different countries can offer."
FINTEL has confirmed through a public notice that the preliminary works for the laying of the Fiji-Vanuatu Communication Cable has started. It says the cable-laying activity will be carried out at the FINTEL foreshore at the end of Rifle Range Road in Vatuwaqa, Suva and the Laucala Bay waters, towards Nukubuco Passage from November 1 to 29. The pre-works will see the cable ship, ILE de RE, working in the Laucala Bay area from the FINTEL foreshore towards Nukubuco Passage laying the Fiji end of the cable, FINTEL said. In light of this, FINTEL has requested mariners, fishermen and the travelling public to take necessary precaution. FINTEL has urged them to steer well clear of the cable ship by 500 metres during operations inside the reef and crossing by any vessel between the cable ships aft and shore during the landing is prohibited. The ship is expected to sail out of the bay via the Nukubuco Passage by the evening of November 6 at the latest, continuing with the cable lay activities
Fiji ship and boat operators fees will be cut by up to 80 per cent in fees under the new marine registration, coastal trading and survey fees regulations. Ministry of Transport permanent secretary Francis Kean says the announcement will attract boat and ship owners. Maritime Safety Authority of Fiji (MSAF) chief executive Neale Slack
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The National Training and Productivity Centre of Fiji National University as the National Productivity Organisation (NPO) of Fiji will host the 54th session of the Asian Productivity Organisation (APO) heads of NPOs meeting. The event is held at Sheraton Fiji Resort in Nadi. The official opening was done by Fijis Prime Minister, Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama, who welcomed more than 50 delegates from 19 APO member countries including Fiji. The APO workshop is an annual event and is attended by heads of NPOs and agriculture delegates of NPOs from all APO member countries. The heads of NPOs and agriculture delegates are high ranking civil servants, businessmen and highly qualified professionals. The objective of the APO is to increase productivity in the countries of Asia and the Pacific region through mutual
Fiji Hosts 54Th Session Of Asian Productivity Organisation Workshop Meeting
towards Vanuatu, it said. There will be ongoing post cable lay works along the FINTEL foreshore and within the bay till November 29. Co-operation and adherence to this notification by the members of the public and others is highly appreciated. What this means? Interchange Limited, the Vanuatubased project company, will construct, own and operate a 1224 kilometres submarine optical fibre cable to connect Vanuatu with Fiji. This would be a milestone for the people of Vanuatu and heralds the arrival of the first international submarine optical fibre cable connection for Vanuatu. This cable will connect Vanuatu to the Southern Cross Cable Network, which links Australia and New Zealand with the USA. It is expected that this new connection will offer faster internet and improved access to telecommunications. It will providing a cost-effective solution to the people of Vanuatu who are currently almost completely dependent on satellite connections.
co-operation between countries. The membership of the APO is by national governments, which puts the responsibility for the promotion of productivity in the nation, on the government of the day, through the respective National Productivity Organisations. Countries attending the meeting include Bangladesh, Cambodia, Republic of China, Fiji, India, Indonesia, Islamic Republic of Iran, Japan, Republic of Korea, Lao, Malaysia, Mongolia, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Thailand and Vietnam. The APO is the largest productivity promotion organisation in the world and its achievement in the promotion of productivity especially in SouthEast Asia and Africa is widely known. Fiji is a member of the APO since 1 January, 1984.
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AN Indian doctor believes that kava 8 if should be consumed in moderation someone does have to drink it. Dr Nitin Sadavarde, an anesthetist for brain and orthopedic surgeries, said excessive drinking of kava affected the nerve system in the brain. "It's OK if you are taking a bowl or two. Some patients come to India from Fiji and they have stated about kava consumption," he said. "Alcohol energizes people but it's not good too, while kava slackens people a bit. The effect of kava is on the central nervous system. "If taken in large quantities and very
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Fijis Nawailevu mine in Bua has exported 500m tonnes of bauxite with the recent shipment leaving the country last week. Mineral Resources Department director Malakai Finau who recently visited the project site for inspection and monitoring purpose says operation at the mine is progressing well and they are looking forward to more positive results in the coming months. Apart from bauxite, the exploration
often, then it can have effects on the FIJI may see its first kidney transplant nerve system in the brain." carried out as early as next year. Dr Sadavarde, who is in the country And Indian doctors in the country have with the Sahyadri Hospitals team, revealed that liver transplants could said excessive consumption of also be done here. kava also affected the liver. He The revelation comes after the said it also made people drowsy successful completion of heart, neuro and lazy. or brain and orthopaedic surgeries by "It is difficult to say how much can doctors from Sahyadri Hospitals in affect but it depends on each individual, 8 India. how much they can tolerate. Chief heart surgeon Dr Rajesh "People should drink kava moderately Kaushish also revealed that he could but if possible, don't drink it," he said. 8 carry out lung surgeries too next year. Local doctors have also stated The team has also not ruled out the previously that kava and alcohol should possibility of performing eye surgeries be consumed in moderation. on patients in Fiji. Sahyadri Hospital's project coordinator in Fiji Professor Manu Munibhargav said kidney transplants of mineral manganese ore is also would be possible once the new progressing well and two companies operating theatre at CWM Hospital namely Viti Mining and Oak Mines are opens next year. currently conducting work at the site "We are looking at doing kidney and with Viti Mining already working on liver transplants in Fiji. The entire setup has to be developed and we may do its first shipment. Meanwhile, the Ministry of Agriculture kidney transplants once the new OT is has joined the Mineral Resources open," he said. Department in rehabilitation works and "However, it will take some time before has introduced the planting of crops to we do liver transplants in Fiji. And if we get cases concerning the lungs, then mined areas. we will do lung surgeries too in our
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next trip in February next year. "But before that, we will come here for the screening of patients at different centres so that more people come out to be checked." Prof Munibhargav said the screening would be held for 10 to 13 days. He said about 15,000 people turned up the last time but only 2200 could be screened. "We will come with a cardiologist, a neuro specialist, ortho specialist and experts from other areas will also come. Also, we are thinking of doing eye surgeries too," he said. Dr Kaushish, who has performed more than 5000 successful heart surgeries since 1996, said he could also do lung surgeries. "Ever since I left the Indian Army, I have been doing only heart surgeries but in my future visits to Fiji, next year, I can do lung surgery too," he said. Health Ministry spokesman Shalvin Deo said the revelation by the Sahyadri Hospitals team was a breakthrough for Fiji as far as medical science was concerned. "It shows that we are progressing as far as the provision of best health services is concerned," he said.
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the Holiday Inn Suva Fijian Holdings Limited Group (FHL) Right now we are in the process is soon expected to embark on its new of identifying an operator and most project the construction of FHL probably the operator will be selected Towers. by next month, he said. Group chief executive, Nouzab Fareed, We are not yet clear on where we are revealed this during the companys going right now but we have started the annual general meeting held at the construction of the cinema. Holiday Inn Suva. Problems and challenges Mr Fareed said they are looking at an Meanwhile, Mr Fareed has assured investment of close to $25 million for shareholders that the board would this tower which would be 12 to 15 resolve the loss-making FHL Logistics storey. before Christmas. The FHL Towers would be built on the FHL Logistics recorded a loss of $1.29 groups land currently being used as million for the year ended June 30, a car park right opposite Ra Marama 2013 compared to a loss of $2.3 million House in Suva. for the same period past year. This will be one of our biggest plans And whilst the numbers may show and we want to commence this within things are getting better, Mr Fareed this financial year, Mr Fareed said. noted FHL Logistics has made a This will be a big investment of combined total loss of $10 million. around $25 million. We cant do it Therefore, he told shareholders before alone and so we want to partner up. Christmas, they would either close Mr Fareed said therefore they are FHL Logistics or sell it to someone. currently looking for partners for this We are talking with three different project. parties at the moment but we are Handling competition certain this company wont be there The group has further noted the until Christmas, he said. upcoming competition for its Fiji Television Limiteds licence is subsidiary, Fiji Industries Limited, as another issue but Mr Fareed is confident far as the cement industry is concerned. the licence would be renewed for longMr Fareed said indications are that term come December. Tengy Cement (Fiji) Limited will start We are collaborating we have done production in mid-November. a lot of changes to Fiji TV and we hope And whilst Fijian Holdings does not the licence will be renewed for long see Tengy Cement as competition term, he said. with room for collaboration, they will Financial and forecast nevertheless strategise. Fijian Holding Groups consolidated We are strategizing ourselves in terms income for the financial year ended of how we can face this competition, June 30, 2013 reached $233 million Mr Fareed said. reflecting a growth of 27 per cent Right now, 45 per cent of Fiji Industries compared to the previous year. Limiteds products are exported. Mr Fareed said for the current financial So we are in the process of exporting year, they are hoping to achieve group further and we are looking at the market consolidated revenue of above $250 in Australia and New Zealand. million. Cinema project The consolidated pre-tax profit RB Patel Group, which is a subsidiary amounted to $18.16 million compared of Fijian Holdings, is putting up a to $16.6 million reported in the cinema in Nadi. previous year. Mr Fareed said they see this as an The holding company has recorded a opportunity for Fijian Holdings to get pre-tax profit of $9.8 million, a growth into the cinema business. of five per cent from the previous year.
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The Peoples Democratic Party is predicting Fijis 2014 Budget which will be announced next week to be more election focused. Interim party president Adi Sivia Qoro says the government should act responsibly and not spend money that it does not have as the debts cannot be left to the new government that will come into power after the 2014 September elections. If it (the budget) benefits the people, PDP will welcome it. We ask for the benefits to be real and meaningful not just done to capture the headlines, she said. As a top priority the government must address the weak economic growth faced by this nation which is contrary to optimistic view painted by some pundits, both local and abroad. She said to strengthen economic growth, the party is urging government to cut back capital expenditure from borrowed money, strengthen the principal export sectors which to date continue to perform poorly, review its loan portfolio and review its
It Will Be An Election Budget: PDP

foreign borrowings and its capacity to service the debt, Create an enabling environment for private investment and review and increase the rate of new lending to the export and import replacement sectors, which in 2013 lagged behind the inflation rate. Moreover, PDP wants the government to include a wage adjustment for civil servants, ensure quality health services in the country including provisions for basic medicine and medical facilities for the bulk of our population and review the grants allocated to schools as free education is not a reality if on the other hand families are required to pay for other costs that outweighs the benefits of free education. The party is also calling for a review of VAT on basic food items and the allowance given to the destitute and which it says is considered insufficient at its current rate. Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama will announce the 2014 National Budget next Friday in Suva.
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Tailevu Wants Quick Talks On Airport

The Tailevu Provincial Council wants negotiations on the extension of the Nausori International Airport to be fast-tracked. Nausori chief, Turaga na Tui Nausori Ratu Lepani Tagicakibau, told delegates at the meeting that there was a possibility of the relocation of the airport as negotiations had taken too long. iTaukei Land Trust Board (TLTB) general manager Alipate Qetaki said talks had started and the Airports Fiji Limited had wanted 91 acres of land and not 61 as per the first request. Mr Qetaki said landowners had agreed to AFLs request and there had to be further negotiations on this. Currently eight clans (mataqali) are involved Maraki has given 3.2450 ha, Marakilevu 4.7650 ha, Vunilolo 3.9320 ha, Uciwai 7.9570 ha, Vunisinu 1.6900 ha and Nauwe-3.0720 ha Total 24.6610 ha or 61 acres. He said with the AFLs 91-acre request, the airport extension would cover all the lands belonging to the landowners affected and lands along the Visama Feeder Road. Nuku delegate Mosese Lauta said districts near the Nausori Airport had development projects in line with the extension of the airport and would lose out if the airport was relocated. He urged the council to write to AFL because TLTB had been playing its part. Mr Qetaki told the council that negotiation on behalf of the landowners had been done in good faith and everything would be signed with the consent of the landowners. In an earlier interview with AFL chairman Faiz Khan, he confirmed there were some things which had to be done before the Nausori Airport extension began. These are all pre-requisites that need to be ironed out before we start off with the extension, he said. Mr Khan said they were working with the Department of Lands to help complete the acquisition process for the land which would allow for the extension to take place.
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Fiji wants to compete with the best in a global marketplace that is more competitive, says Prime Minister Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama. Speaking at the opening of the 54th workshop of the Asian Productivity Organisation at the Sheraton Resort and Spa, Commodore Bainimarama said the organisation had played an instrumental role. Commodore Bainimarama said Fiji was committed to quality and there was room for improvement. Fiji is determined to link our name or national brand, if you willwith quality. I believe we are achieving that in the tourism and hospitality sector, where we are competing with the most desirable and sophisticated tourist destinations in the world. This, he said, has been done without sacrificing our natural environment. Some 50 delegates from 19 countries are in Fiji to discuss what projects would be undertaken in the member countries to increase productivity. Commodore Bainimarama agreed that there was room for improvement in this area. The goal of productivity in itself
PM Wants To Build Fijian Brand
means a constant reflection, a constant assessment and critique. Fiji has been a member of the organisation for the past twenty nine years. According to the APO website, the organisation was established on May 11, 1961 as a regional intergovernmental organisation. It aims to contribute to the sustainable socioeconomic development of Asia and the Pacific through enhancing productivity. It was through the efforts of this organisation that the Fiji National Training Center (FNTC) was initially built in Fiji. Commodore Bainimarama told the delegates that to enhance productivity, the Fijian Mahogany industry was reformed. We made the hard decisions, we made strategic investments, and we engaged all stakeholders in the effort. The turnaround has been dramatic and real. The Fijian Made campaign on this front has also been an important step in the process. It is not just a campaign to encourage Fijians to buy products made in Fiji and therefore amongst other things, protect Fijian jobs.
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Our agricultural export development efforts are expected to be enhanced further following a recently-formed partnership. This partnership is between the European Union-funded Increasing Agricultural Commodity Trade (IACT) project and the Market Development Facility. A recently-signed a memorandum of understanding would enable them to seek opportunities for synergies, collaboration and cross-programme learning to maximise effective development outcomes. Both parties agree the partnership will help businesses take advantage of export opportunities, promoting more inclusive growth. Team leader of the IACT project, Samu Turagacati, said: This partnership is crucial in strengthening our combined engagement for the enterprises we serve in Fiji. It will help fast-track key developments so that benefits are realised early. The partnership will facilitate regular exchange of expertise and valuable information about businesses between IACT and Market Development Facility. This, Mr Turagacati says, will avoid duplication of activities and help improve their productivity and efficiency. Market Development Facility country representative for Fiji, Shahroz Jalil,
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said: By working together, we ensure we are focusing our efforts where required and complementing each other in creating a more pronounced impact. IACT and Market Development Facility will also contribute towards assisting enterprises to comply with trade standards such as HACCP, including through farmer group training for these businesses. The partnership runs till December 2014. A bit of background The IACT project works towards strengthening the export capacity of the agriculture, forestry, aquaculture and livestock industries in Pacific ACP (African, Caribbean and Pacific) countries. The project, which is implemented by the Secretariat of the Pacific Community, supports 44 enterprises across the Pacific. Eleven of them are located in Fiji. The Market Development Facility is a multi-country programme funded by Australian Aid and managed by Cardno on its behalf. The programme works in key urban and rural sectors of the economy by partnering with relevant market contributing to increasing employment and incomes for low income earners. It currently operates in three countries Fiji, Timor Leste and Pakistan.
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Outrigger on the Lagoon 12 Fiji in conjunction with the Coral Coast Hotels Association will host the Benevolent Mission International (BMI clinic) eye specialists from November 1st 9th. A team of 11 specialists will be in the country to conduct eye checks and surgery for people in Sigatoka. This is the 18th year the BMI will be returning to Fiji to conduct these clinics. This year the team is being accommodated at the Outrigger on the Lagoon Fiji and as a token of their appreciation will review and treat 50 staff with eye problems. Outrigger on the Lagoon Fiji General Manager Peter Hopgood stated that the resort is delighted to host the team of specialists who will render much needed assistance to the people of Sigatoka. When we were approached by the BMI team for accommodation assistance we didnt think twice about offering our help as the assistance that is being provided by these specialists
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Fiji Airways announced its intention to rebrand its regional subsidiary Pacific Sun. And its giving the people of Fiji the opportunity to suggest a new name for the airline. Pacific Sun is Fijis main domestic airline and also does regional flights on behalf of Fiji Airways. Fiji Airways Managing Director and CEO Stefan Pichler says: Pacific Sun provides an invaluable link for Fijis major domestic ports to Nadi and Suva, as well as maintain an important Pacific link in the Fiji Airways network. Since Fiji Airways (then Air Pacific) started up the domestic and regional subsidiary, Pacific Sun hasnt had a brand alignment with its commercial position. Now with an investment in brand new aircraft for the airline to complement the operational restructure it has been going through, the time is right for us to create an identity for Pacific Sun an identity that Fiji can be proud of, and one which will resonate with our customers. Fiji Airways has embarked on a unique campaign to seek the input of Fijians in selecting a new name for the airline. We thought about how we could make this process more inclusive with the people of Fiji, and have
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Ambassadors of the Group of 77 and China met at the United Nations to deliberate on the role of finance in the Post-2015 Development Agenda. The meeting's Chair, Fijian Ambassador Peter Thomson, convened the meeting as one of the series of G77 Ambassadorial meetings aimed at best informing the Group in its preparations for the world's Post2015 Development Agenda. He said the theme of today's meeting was finance for development. The meeting was addressed by Dr Mansur Muhtar, Co-Chair of the Intergovernmental Committee of Experts on Sustainable Development Financing. Dr Muhtar elaborated on the progress of the Intergovernmental Committee. He said that the Intergovernmental Committee is tasked by the United Nations with assessing financing needs of the Post-2015 Development Agenda, as well as considering the effectiveness of existing mechanisms, and with evaluating additional initiatives that could form an effective sustainable development financing strategy for the Post-2015 Development Agenda. Dr Muhtar is a former Finance Minister of Nigeria and is currently an alternate Executive Director of the
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He fainted when he first entered an operating theatre while still a medical student. But today he is one of the best heart surgeons in the Asia region with Sahyadri Hospitals in India. In an exclusive interview with The Fiji Times, Dr Rajesh Kaushish revealed how he started his medical career, not forgetting the more than 5000 heart surgeries he has performed so far. Dr Kaushish, who hails from Punjab, said he was always interested in science from his childhood and he was good in biology while in school. He is the first doctor in the family while there are many on his wife's side, although she is not one. "I fainted when I first went into an operating theatre as a medical student," he said with a laugh. "I got attracted to cardiac surgery because I found it to be the most demanding and challenging. "I did my surgical training and the specialist training. It was a 10-year training in India and I did my fellowship in the US." Dr Kaushish graduated from the Armed Forces Medical College and served with the Indian Army, further specialising in cardiac surgery. He completed his 20-year bond before taking early retirement and joining Sahyadri Hospitals. He is in Fiji for the first time. "I served with the artillery regiment
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The Fijian Immigration Department is trying to ascertain media reports claiming that international conman, Peter Foster, has arrived in Fiji. Director Immigration Major Nemani Vuniwaqa has confirmed that his team was already working to find out if Mr Foster has arrived, and if he did, how. Peter Fosters name is on the controversial list right now. We are now working around the clock to identify if he is here and if he is, then how did he enter, he said. If Mr Foster did arrive here on a false passport, there were ways in which the immigration department could find out his aliases. There are certain details about him that we do have which will assist us, but as of now, we are working to see whether he is indeed here, Major Vuniwaqa said. The Sunday Mail had reported that Mr Foster, 51, was disguised and travelled on a false passport. They also reported that he arrived in Fiji last Saturday. In an interview with the Sunday Mail, Mr Foster reportedly told them that he was here to seek a protection visa. Last week in Australia Mr Foster was sentenced to three years imprisonment for contempt of court. Mr Foster said he hoped to have an audience this week meet with Prime Minister Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama to sort out an arrangement for permanent asylum. There is a sense of exhilaration, Mr Foster told Sunday Mail. But Ive left a beautiful home and a beautiful family now. Im a stranger again. Its hard to celebrate. I know I should be happy but Im not. I just feel incredible sadness. Mr Foster had been on the run since September 27 after he was found guilty. He is no stranger to Fiji where he spent the formative years of his childhood in the country and was prepared to settle there for good less than a decade ago when he was arrested and charged with money laundering. Prior to that arrest, he had plans for property development and even toyed with the idea of building a luxury gated resort. He was living at the Sheraton Fiji with his mother in a poolside apartment. During that time he also became heavily involved in Fijian politics. Mr Foster told the Sunday Mail that he was being looked after by friends. He gave no details of his whereabouts only to say he was safe and in the country, away from the tourist hotspots of Suva and Nadi. He hoped to be reunited with his mother soon. He said he had not slept for almost 48 hours and could not think straight. He did, however, have enough energy to condemn those he considered his persecutors. I wont discuss with you how I made it here. I have to get a few things settled. I did disguise myself to a certain degree but thats all Im prepared to say. Fiji is my version of Ronnie Biggs Brazil. He told the Sunday Mail that he had been planning his escape for six months. His said his sentence was excessive. If the judge had given me three months, which in itself is severe for a contempt charge, I probably would have served it, Mr Foster said. There isnt a lawyer you could ring in Brisbane who wouldnt say the sentence was savage and wouldnt stand up on appeal. This is not about avoiding jail. This is bigger than me. Its about my mother. She will not spend the twilight days of her life in a nursing home. She will spend it being cared for by me and she will spend it with a cool sea breeze in her hair, in the shade of a coconut palm. The steps I put in place to leave were always an in case of emergency, break glass situation. As it was this judge broke the glass for me when he handed down probably the highest sentence for contempt ever in this country and for one of the most insignificant contempt ever.
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South Africa Jails White Supremacists Over Plot To Murder Nelson Mandela
The mastermind of a white supremacist plot to kill Nelson Mandela and drive blacks out of South Africa has been sentenced to 35 years in jail. Mike du Toit was the ringleader of an extremist right-wing militia called Boeremag, which plotted to overthrow the post-apartheid government in 2002. A judge at the High Court in Pretoria handed Toit and four other defendants the highest sentence of 35 years in jail. A spokesman for the National Prosecution Authority says the rest of the 20 militia members on trial were sentenced to between 10 and 30 years in jail, depending on their degree of involvement in the plot. However, several of the defendants will be going home free men because the judge suspended 10 years of the sentences against them and took into account the time behind bars during the trial. The trial lasted almost a decade until the Boeremag members were convicted in August last year - the first guilty verdicts for treason since the end of apartheid in 1994. All 20 accused were convicted of treason, but only five of murder and the plot to kill Mr Mandela, a Nobel peace laureate and South Africa's first black president. The Boeremag - Afrikaans for "Boer Force", a reference to the descendants of the first Dutch colonisers - had planned to sow chaos through bomb blasts. They then intended to take over military bases, replace the government with white military rule and chase all blacks and Indians from the country. The Boermag also intended to shoot whites who opposed their vision of a racially pure nation. One woman died and dozens of people were injured in blasts that shook the Johannesburg township of Soweto in October 2002. The group included former university lecturer Toit, a medical doctor, exsoldiers and farmers. Mandela, now 95, is critically ill but being treated at his Johannesburg home after being discharged from hospital in September following a three-month stay.
THIS time, the winner ISN'T Sydney. Or Melbourne. Instead, it's Adelaide that has scored a mention in Lonely Planet's list of the world's best cities to visit in 2014. Joining the likes of Paris and Shanghai on the list, Adelaide, which attracts just 332,000 visitors a year, has been deemed an emerging hotspot due to its secret beaches, arts and wine scene. "Having always lived in the shadow of its gregarious eastern-seaboard cousins," the Lonely Planet review said, "the 'City of Churches' has been quietly loosening its pious shackles and embracing its liberal foundations. "The year 2014 beckons big changes for the city's heart, with the completion of the multi-million-dollar refurbishment of the Adelaide Oval, which will link central Adelaide with the Oval and its beautiful surrounding parklands, and
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Wider Plane Seats Help Sleep

Aircraft manufacturer Airbus is calling on the aviation industry to set a minimum seat width of 18 inch (46cm) for long-haul aircraft. The call comes after London-based research showed that sleep quality can improve substantially if seats are a little wider. Airbus, whose planes' wings are made in the UK, already has a 46cm minimum width in its long-haul economy cabins, with business and first-class passengers having wider seats. "However, other manufacturers are eroding passenger comfort standards by going back to narrower seat widths from the 1950s in order to remain competitive," the company says." Airbus released details of research conducted by Harley Street medical practice The London Sleep Centre. Tests were done on a selection of passengers. These included monitoring
Mike du Toit was found guilty of masterminding a plot to kill former South African president Nelson Mandela.
historic North Adelaide further on." "Adelaide is effortlessly chic - and like a perfectly cellared red, it's ready to be uncorked and sampled." South Australian Tourism Minister, Leon Bignell, said Adelaide has undergone a huge transformation in recent years, making it a 'more appealing destination'. Last year, it was Hobart that made the Lonely Planet list due to its 'natural beauty, arts and foodie scene'. The top 10 cities are: 1. Paris, France 2. Trinidad, Cuba 3. Cape Town, South Africa 4. Riga, Latvia 5. Zurich, Switzerland 6. Shanghai, China 7. Vancouver, Canada 8. Chicago, US 9. Adelaide, Australia 10. Auckland, New Zealand
RELIEF could be on the way for passengers crammed into narrow seats on planes.
brainwaves, eye, abdominal, chest, hip and leg movement. The tests revealed that a minimum seat width of 46cm improved passenger sleep quality by 53 per cent when compared to the 1950s-style 17 inch (43cm) standard. Dr Irshaad Ebrahim, of The London Sleep Centre, said: "The difference was significant. All passengers experienced a deeper, less disturbed and longer night's sleep in the 18-inch seat." Kevin Keniston, Airbus' head of passenger comfort, said: "If the aviation industry doesn't take a stand right now then we risk jeopardising passenger comfort into 2045 and beyond especially if you take into account aircraft delivery timetables combined with expected years in service. Which means another generation of passengers will be consigned to seats which are based on outdated standards."
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Five-Year-Old Made Homeowner

HAPPY BIRTHDAY: The sweeping view across inner Sydney from the balcony of five-year-old Dean Vertzayas' pad bought for his birthday. A Sydney lawyer has moved to secure his five-year-old son's future in the property market by buying him a A$710,000 (NZ$820,000) inner city apartment with views of the Harbour Bridge. Dion Vertzayas' son, Dean, probably won't be moving in until sometime around 2025, but Vertzayas said he had to act now to prevent his son being forever priced out of the market. ''There is only limited stock in Sydney,'' he said. ''He's turning six next month. It is going to be a surprise for his birthday. When he is at university he can have it as his place and he can commute from there to wherever he wants to study or work.'' The one-bedroom apartment with parking on Victoria Street, Potts Point, has views over Sydney's Domain to the Harbour Bridge. As in New Zealand, with the market on the rise, more firsttime buyers were being forced to fall back on their parents for help. The median house price in Sydney surged past A$700,000 (NZ$810,000) for the first time over the September quarter to A$722,718 (NZ$833,980). The median unit price also rose to A$515,035 (NZ$594,324), figures from Australian Property Monitors show. The median price for dwellings in Auckland from the same period was $570,000 (A$494,000), Real Estate Institute of NZ said. Sydney real estate agent Nuri Shik, from Laing+Simmons, said parents had been showing up to inspections with their kids ever since the Australia Government scrapped a first homeowner grant scheme in 2012. ''The government used to assist first home buyers, now it is parents who have stepped in to fill the gap,'' he said. ''It's the best way to get in to the market because if they [young people] wait until they've saved their money they could be priced out even further.'' The extent Sydney parents would go to help their children was shown Saturday when a couple forked out A$1,094,000 (NZ$1,262,000) for a terrace property in the Surry Hills suburb for their 23-year-old student daughter. But buying outright was just one way parents were lending a hand. AFG mortgage brokers general manager Mark Hewitt said more parents were acting as guarantor for their children's purchases. ''The most popular tool is where parents provide a charge over the property they own to support the lack of deposit that their children have,'' he said. Australia television and radio personality Tim Webster thought up a low-risk way to help his two sons get into the property market: get them to pay his mortgage. Webster and his wife bought a property in Wahroonga and his sons, aged 22 and 24, make payments into the mortgage account. ''That way when we sell the house they'll get whatever they put in back, plus a percentage of whatever the increase in value of the home is,'' he said. ''Hopefully, that will give them enough cash to put in to a place of their own.''
A CHINESE immigrant who neighbours say struggled to survive in America has been arrested on five counts of murder in the stabbing deaths of his cousin's wife and her four children in their New York home - using a butcher knife. The suspect, 25-year-old Mingdong that concerned Li, Banks said. She Chen, implicated himself in the killings tried to call her husband, who wasn't in Brooklyn last Saturday, police said. home, but couldn't reach him. "They were cut and butchered with a Banks said Li called her mother-in-law kitchen knife," said chief of department in China, who also was unsuccessful in Philip Banks III. reaching her son. The mother-in-law Two girls, nine-year-old Linda Zhuo reached out to her daughter, who lives and seven-year-old Amy Zhuo, were in the neighbourhood, Banks said. pronounced dead at the scene, along with She and her husband came to the house the youngest child, year-old William and banged on the door, then called Zhuo. Their brother, five-year-old Kevin police. Zhuo, and 37-year-old mother, Qiao "It's a scene you'll never forget," Banks Zhen Li, were taken to hospitals, where said. The victims had wounds in their they were pronounced dead. necks and torsos. Chen is a cousin of the children's father Chen was in custody. He also faces counts and had been staying at the home for of assault on a police officer, which the past week or so, Banks said. He happened while he was being processed, came to the US from China in 2004 and and resisting arrest, Banks said. seemingly struggled to make it, Banks Bob Madden, who lives nearby, saw a said. man being escorted from the building "Ever since he came to this country, by police. He was barefoot, wearing everybody seems to be doing better jeans, and "he was staring, he was than him," he said. expressionless", Madden said. On Saturday night, Chen had The working-class neighbourhood has apparently been acting in such a way a large Chinese community.
Chinese Migrant Kills Cousin's Wife, Kids
Dion Vertzayas has bought an apartment for his son Dean because he fears when he grows up property will be too expensive.
Only a small number of Saudi women appeared to take part in an organised protest against a driving ban after official threats of punishment. Activists had urged women to get behind the wheel in defiance of the ban on female drivers in Saudi Arabia. About 17,000 people have signed a petition calling for women to be allowed to drive, or at the very least, an explanation of why the ban should remain in force. But ahead of the planned action, Saudi authorities women reported they had received phone calls from the interior ministry asking them to promise not to take part in the driving protest. Undeterred by the warnings of unspecified sanctions and increased security in Riyadh, several women posted videos of themselves driving on Saturday. At least four videos were posted on YouTube, including from the capital, and rights activist Naseema Assada said three others had driven in an eastern province to show women's
Few Saudi Women Take Part In Driving Ban Protest After Warnings From Officials
"determination". "Had there not been a threat from the interior ministry, more women would have responded," said Ms Assada, who did not herself drive so that "authorities would not consider the move a challenge" to the ministry orders. More women are expected behind the wheel in the coming days if authorities take no measures against those who defied the ban on Saturday, activists say. "The authorities clearly do not want any gatherings on a specific date," activist Maysaa al-Amudi said of the "drive-in". "We are trying to calm things down and affirm that the campaign will continue but without a specific date." Earlier this week, about 100 conservative clerics denounced the campaign as a threat to the country. Activists behind it believe the public mood is changing, with many people - including an increasing number of men - publicly supporting women's right to drive.
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Michael Jackson's Doctor Conrad Murray Released From Prison

was acquitted. Today, he is the topearning dead celebrity, according to Forbes. Prosecutors successfully argued that Murray, who was hired by concert promoter AEG Live as Jackson's general practitioner, was grossly negligent in administering propofol, a drug that was used to help the singer sleep. Murray, 60, was convicted in 2011 of involuntary manslaughter - or unintentional killing without malice and received the maximum four-year penalty. Murray's attorneys presented the case that Jackson had injected himself with the powerful anaesthetic. A California appellate court has yet to hear oral arguments in Murray's bid to overturn his conviction. "He's prepared to keep fighting this as long as it takes," Murray's attorney Valerie Wass said ahead of her client's release. AEG Live was cleared earlier this month, in a civil lawsuit brought by Jackson's children and mother, of negligently hiring the cardiologist. The jury in that case found Murray had acted outside of the role for which he was hired. Ms Wass has said the physician wants to practice medicine again after his release from prison. Murray's license to practice has been suspended in California, Nevada and Texas, each of the states where he had been able to work prior to Jackson's death. His license in Hawaii lapsed in 2010. Murray has kept his name in the headlines during his time in prison by releasing sometimes rambling messages to the media and granting live telephone interviews to NBC's Matt Lauer and CNN's Anderson Cooper within the past year. In one instance, Murray began singing on Cooper's AC360 program, and in another he told Jackson's teenage daughter Paris that he loved her like a father and recited part of Jackson's song You Are Not Alone in a message meant for her.
Woman Jailed For Murdering Godson

A woman who murdered her one-yearold godson has been jailed for life with 17 years before she can apply for parole. Mariam Filihia, 33, killed her neighbour's grandson Terepo "Popo" Taura-Griffiths in November 2011, a week after his first birthday. Filihia had formed a bond with the child, caring for him for long periods and eventually becoming the boy's godmother. The Crown case was that during one of those periods of care, Filihia struck Popo's head against a hard, flat surface which led to his death. Crown prosecutor Christine Gordon said due to the vulnerability of the victim and the seriousness of the crime a 17-year minimum non-parole period should apply. Defence lawyer Mark Edgar argued the fatal injury should be seen as a one-off incident because the jury found Filihia not guilty of another count of causing grievous bodily harm to Popo. Justice Murray Gilbert said the fatal injury was inflicted on the night of November 4 while Filihia gave Popo a bath. Frustrated at his crying, Filihia hit the boy's head against a hard surface, probably the side of the cast-iron bath. She carried Popo into the White Cross medical centre about 9.30 that night, pale, unresponsive and unconscious. He was taken to Starship Children's Hospital where an MRI found he had suffered a skull fracture in the back of his head and a "massive" brain bleed. He also had bleeds on the surface of his brain and had extensive brain damage. His life support was turned off on November 6, 2011. The judge said as well as the "significant brutality", the crime was aggravated by the fact Filihia waited so long to get Popo medical help and then she lied to medical staff. There were no mitigating factors and the statutory 17-year-minimum for brutal murders was engaged, he said. Filihia was convicted after three witnesses who cannot be named for legal reasons testified in the trial that they had seen Filihia bang the baby's head against the floor when he wouldn't stop crying. All three also said Filihia would "drown" Popo in the bath. They reported Filihia smacking Popo and one of the witnesses said they saw Filihia punch Popo with a clenched fist. The witness estimated the beatings occurred "five days a week". Filihia, who had three children from a previous marriage, would often offer to look after Popo and it was not uncommon for him to stay with her for periods ranging from a week to months.
Conrad Murray served half of his four-year sentence Michael Jackson's personal physician, convicted of manslaughter for administering a lethal dose of anaesthetic to the pop singer, has been released from a Los Angeles prison after serving half of his four-year sentence. Conrad Murray was released to his representatives, Los Angeles County Sheriff spokesman Steve Whitmore said. The release came under a California state plan to reduce prison overcrowding. Murray's six-week trial grabbed global attention after Billie Jean singer Jackson, preparing for a series of comeback concerts in London, died unexpectedly in 2009 at age 50. Reporters waited outside the jail for Murray, but he was whisked out through a back exit away from view. A few Jackson fans were also were present, one playing music from his 1982 album Thriller, the top-selling album of all time with more than 50 million copies sold. Jackson's death prompted an outpouring of support for the King of Pop after years of bad publicity, stemming from his increasingly bizarre behaviour and a child molestation trial in which he
A BUSSELTON man has told of how he ate frogs, crickets and millipedes for four days in bushland south of Perth before being found. Christopher Frendo, 31, was last seen Police say his vehicle had become on Wednesday when he was refuelling bogged last Wednesday. his Holden Rodeo utility at a service Mr Frendo told Nine News Perth it station in Busselton. was his positive thinking that got him At that time he said he was going through. into the bush to photograph wildlife, "Pretty much the whole time the mentioning the Nannup area as a thoughts were always 'what I'm going possible destination. to do once I get back'," he said. He was not seen or heard from until "It was never 'this is final, this is it'." he was found last Sunday afternoon Mr Fredo said he ate "a lot of frogs and in bush near Nannup by a passing crickets, and millipedes" to survive in motorist. the bush.
Man 'Ate Insects', Drank From Pools Of Water In Four-Day Ordeal
A young girl is fighting for her life in hospital after the car she was in collided with a kangaroo on Queensland's Darling Downs. Police say the accident happened just after 3:00am AEST on the Warrego Highway at Kingsthorpe, north-west of Toowoomba.
Young Girl On Life Support After Car Collides With Kangaroo
The kangaroo went through the front windscreen of the car, which was carrying two adults and two children. A five-year-old girl was taken to Toowoomba Base Hospital with lifethreatening injuries. The other child and the two adults were taken to hospital with minor injuries.

"Pretty much anything I could get my hands on at that stage just to keep my energy up," he said. Mr Fredo said he was very grateful to the family who helped pull his car out. "I think it would have been a long wait if they hadn't come along at the time that they did," he said. "I just want to thank them so, so much." Mr Frendo was taken to Busselton hospital for treatment for dehydration. An obviously relieved Mr Frendo on his Facebook page described how his bed would be a blessing to sleep in after four days in the bush. Thank you everyone for all you have done for me over the last couple of days. I will get around to thanking every person but for tonight my bed is a blessing I cannot resist any longer thank you all again soooo much will talk to you all tomorrow love you all.
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1. Cucumbers contain most of the vitamins you need every day... Just one cucumber contains Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6, Folic Acid, Vitamin C, Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium and Zinc. 2. Feeling tired in the afternoon? Put down the caffeinated soda and pick up a cucumber. Cucumbers are a good source of B Vitamins and Carbohydrates that can provide that quick pick-me-up that can last for hours. 3. Tired of your bathroom mirror fogging up after a shower? Try rubbing a cucumber slice along the mirror... It will eliminate the fog and provide a soothing, spa-like fragrance. 4. Are grubs and slugs ruining your planting beds? Place a few slices in a small pie tin and your garden will be free of pests all season long. The chemicals in the cucumber react with the aluminum to give off a scent undetectable to humans but drive garden pests crazy and make them flee the area. WOW! 5. Looking for a fast and easy way to remove cellulite before going out or to the pool? Try rubbing a slice or two of cucumbers along your problem area for a few minutes. The photochemical in the cucumber cause the collagen in your skin to tighten, firming up the outer layer and reducing the visibility voila, the squeak is gone! 10. Stressed out and don't have time for massage, facial or visit to the spa? Cut up an entire cucumber and place it in a boiling pot of water, the chemicals and nutrients from the cucumber with react with the boiling water and be released in the steam, creating a soothing, relaxing aroma that has been shown the reduce stress in new mothers and college students during final exams. 11. Just finish a business lunch and realize you don't have gum or mints? Take a slice of cucumber and press it to the roof of your mouth with your tongue for 30 seconds to eliminate bad breath, the photochemical will kill the bacteria in your mouth responsible for causing bad breath. 12. Looking for a 'green' way to clean your faucets, sinks or stainless steel? Take a slice of cucumber and rub it on the surface you want to clean, not only will it remove years of tarnish and bring back the shine, but is won't leave streaks and won't harm you fingers or fingernails while you clean. 13. Using a pen and made a mistake? Take the outside of the cucumber and slowly use it to erase the pen writing, also works great on crayons and markers that the kids have used to decorate the walls!
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Broccoli Nutrition Facts

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, 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.
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An Edmonton father of two is celebrating after hearing his phone company has agreed to refund him more than $1,300 after a fight that lasted eight months. Since March, 2013, Mazhar Malik has been trying to convince VOIS, a Calgary-based discount telecom and internet provider, that it owed him the money. As he pored over bills and bank statements Malik told Go Public how he mistakenly paid VOIS $1,404, the amount owing on his credit card. His phone bill was actually $44.45. When I called (VOIS) they said dont worry, he said, go to your bank. they (will) request us , and when they request us we will refund your money. Malik, who speaks English poorly, thought the matter was settled, especially since his April bill showed a credit for the huge overpayment. But no money appeared in his bank account. And when his May bill from VOIS arrived, the credit for the overpayment was gone, without explanation. Malik says when he called the company it insisted the money had been repaid into the same account he used to pay his bills online. Company insisted money repaid Even after he produced a letter from the branch manager of his TD bank, Malik says the company kept insisting they had repaid the money, not once, but three times. Malik says despite its claims, VOIS didnt provide him with proof hed
Phone Customer Fights 8 Months To See Bill Overpayment Returned
Mazhar Malik mistakenly overpaid his phone bill by $1,359. It took an eightmonth battle to get his money back from VOIS, a Calgary-based telecom. been paid. and that he was also welcome to go to I said, if you refunded money my hell, and that he shouldnt call about account, then email me or some letter the matter again. or something, Malik said. He said, Anwar Khokar shares the cab with No, we cant, we are not allowed. We Malik and had recommended Malik cant give you. switch his home phone to VOIS to save Malik spent eight frustrating months money. trying to get his money back, all I am feeling bad too, because I asked the while dutifully paying VOIS his him to go to VOIS. $1,300 is lots of monthly balance in full. money for us, Khokar said. We make Malik drives a Yellow Cab taxi at night just hand to mouth. I have two kids, he for a living. He works 12-hour shifts, has two kids. Were struggling to make six or seven days a week, and says his our butter and bread. gross monthly earnings after expenses VOIS relents after Go Public calls are less than $3,000. Khokar asked Malik if he could call Go This is very tough for me, very bad, Public on his behalf. he said. VOIS originally agreed to an interview, He claims that, when he finally but cancelled, after which Malik threatened to go to the police, a VOIS received a call from VOIS saying they employee told him he was welcome to, were ready to talk to him again.
Go Public watched as Malik carried on an animated 30-minute phone call in Hindi, in which he was put on hold several times. In the end, Malik says the company admitted its mistake and promised to send him a cheque for the overpayment. Now Im feeling good, Malik said. Go Public called VOIS back. We wanted to know why they changed their mind; why it took so long; and their reaction to Maliks accusation that someone had told him to go to hell. They didnt respond. Complaints body helps consumers VOIS is covered by the Commissioner for Complaints for Telecommunications Services, (CCTS), an industry-funded non-profit agency created by the federal government in 2008 to handle consumer complaints. The CCTS has the power to investigate consumer complaints, and, if required, order companies to comply. Commissioner Howard Maker says CCTS would have brought a resolution to Maliks case much more quickly. Absolutely we can. And Im sorry it took him so long, Marker said. This is exactly the kind of thing that were there to do, to help consumers who, for whatever reason, cant sort out an issue with their service provider. Maker says close to 90 per cent of complaints are successfully resolved, two-thirds within 40 days. Malik says hes glad hes getting his money back, but says it should have happened sooner. He said hes through with VOIS and is looking for a new phone company.
Nine British Columbians were being given Vancouver's highest civic award by Mayor Gregor Robertson. Among those receiving the Civic Merit Award at a ceremony at City Hall are former Vancouver Canucks captain Trevor Linden and Ken Lyotier, the founder of United We Can, a deposit bottle collection program that helps poor and homeless people. Also receiving the award are Wendy Grant-John, the first woman elected as Regional Chief to the Assembly of First Nations; Norman Armour, co-founder of the PuSh International Performing Arts Festival; retired
Ex-Vancouver Canuck Trevor Linden Among Recipients Of Vancouver Civic Awards

obstetrician Dr. Madeline Chung; Eleanor Guerrero-Campbell, former Executive Director and CEO of the Minerva Foundation; Susan Tatoosh, Executive Director of the Vancouver Aboriginal Friendship Centre; Joe Wai, architect of the Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden and Faye Wightman, philanthropist. The award has been presented by the city since 1942 to honour outstanding achievements or in recognition of service. Recipients are chosen unanimously by council and receive a medallion and inscription in the city's Civic Merit Book.
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New WorkSafeBC policies will redefine acceptable workplace behavior starting Friday Everyone heading to work on Friday of workers are excluded. in B.C. will have to be on their best For their part, employers must not behaviour as the province's new antiengage in bullying or harassment and bullying rules come into effect. must take steps to prevent the problem WorkSafeBC's new occupation health and develop a workplace policy and safety policies define workplace statement. bullying and harassment and explain They must create procedures to receive the duties of employers, supervisors and deal with complaints and review and workers. their policy statements annually. But the agency dedicated to protecting Employers must inform and train the safety of about 2.2 million workers workers and supervisors about their in British Columbia is not going to own responsibilities. bully the province's employers into Workers and supervisors must comply implementing new rules that deal with with their employer's policies and not workplace harassment, says a senior bully or harass others. executive. Workers have the added responsibility Instead of taking a "heavyof reporting bullying and harassment handed approach" to enforcement, in the workplace. WorkSafeBC will consult with Pinto said since July 2012 WorkSafeBC employers to ensure they follow has received about 700 claims where changes to the Workers Compensation mistreatment or bullying was alleged, Act that take effect Friday, said Al WorkSafeBC to develop a policy Under the new policies, workplace and of those cases it has accepted about Johnson, vice-president of prevention applicable to all workplaces. The board bullying and harassment include 40 cases, said Pinto. services. passed that policy in March. inappropriate conduct or comments He said the agency has accepted The new occupational health and Robyn Durling, spokesman for the made by one person towards a worker. another 50 complaints where workers, safety policies, which were approved non-profit society BullyFreeBC, said The person making the comments or like bus drivers, were threatened with by the agency's board in March, define the new policies are important because behind the conduct must know or ought violence. workplace bullying and harassment they provide short-term help for those to know they will result in humiliation Put into context, he added, WorkSafeBC and explain the duties of employers, suffering from mental disorders, like or intimidation. receives about 150,000 claims annually supervisors and workers. anxiety or depression, caused by Reasonable actions taken by employers for physical injuries, not all of which "Out of the gate here, we recognize that workplace bullying and harassment. and supervisors relating to the direction are serious. the level of understanding, if you will, He said the policies will also help or maybe sophistication around bullying educate the public that bullying is not and harassment, people need to get their acceptable, noting that as many as heads around it and understand it and 30 to 40 per cent of workers in some have some time to put their programs Canadian and U.S. jurisdictions have into place," said Johnson. reported being bullied in the workplace. Johnson said dedicated officers will "Employers can not just kind of let it Quality Meat be available to work with employers. go and say, 'well it's just boys being While those officers won't do things boys. That's just kind of what happens Stewing Chicken Chicken Wings, Legs like write employers' workplace-policy in the workplace,"' he said. Marinated Chicken & Thighs statements, they will direct them Deborah Cushing, an associate at towards relevant resources, he said. Lawson Lundell LLP, a firm that Goat Meat Fresh Fish WorkSafeBC expects many questions, specializes in labour and employment so Johnson said people will be given law, said workers will also be All Our Marinated Items Are Ready time to digest the new rules. But if able to make direct complaints to To Put In Your Oven or BBQ employers are unwilling to comply, WorkSafeBC. officers may have to eventually write "These types of policies do allow enforcement orders, he said. the workers an avenue to turn to so The new policies date back to July if their employer doesn't deal with it 2012, when the provincial government appropriately then they could approach changed the law and expanded coverage WorkSafeBC and say, 'I had this issue to include those suffering from mental and I don't think it was dealt with disorders caused by workplace bullying appropriately,"' she said. and harassment, said Joe Pinto, senior But Cushing a big question remains, program manager for WorkSafeBC. and that's what will happen to those He said the government directed who break the rules.
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across the river from Ottawa in January 2011. He says an intern announced he had lung cancer and that Starra said he was terminally ill. "He told me that the cancer was very advanced, spread everywhere," Charbonneau said. He said Starra's bedside manner was "very cold." Starra is charged with "failing to elaborate his diagnosis...of reprehensible conduct against a patient and failure to provide care and adequate followup."
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You may soon be able to pick up a sixpack of your favourite beer along with your weekly groceries in B.C. The provincial government is reviewing the feasibility of selling alcohol in grocery stores after receiving overwhelming support for the idea on a blog encouraging public consultation on how to overhaul B.C.s liquor policies. Parliamentary Secretary John Yap said 80 per cent of respondents on his liquor review blog supported the idea. The website is part of a larger review to modernize provincial liquor laws and find retail models that could work for B.C. when it comes to alcohol sales. I've heard strong support for liquor sales in grocery stores and the added convenience it would afford B.C. families, Yap said. There's no doubt this would be a big shift in our province - so we will be taking a thoughtful approach and carefully considering which model could work best for B.C., while taking into account all the concerns we've heard about the dangers of increased access to minors. B.C. is considering models from different provinces, including the
B.C. Considers Booze In Grocery Stores
store within a store model in Nova Scotia, where provincial liquor stores operate within grocery stores. The Quebec model of allowing grocery stores to sell domestic and imported beer, as well as local wine, is also being mulled by B.C. Finally, authorities will examine the Ontario model, where local wineries are allowed to sell bottles either in freestanding stores or a store within a grocery store. Yap said consideration is being given to maintaining the current cap on the overall number of liquor outlets in the province to balance some concerns heard from health and safety advocates about the number of retail outlets. There are three days left for the public to give their input on how theyd like to see provincial liquor laws changed. The last major review of liquor laws in the province was in 1999, but didnt include any public consultation. Yap will submit his final report to Attorney General Suzanne Anton on Nov. 25. In 2013, British Columbians bought more than $1-billion in beer and $1.9-billion in wine and spirits.
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Shopping has replaced short vacations as the top reason for driving across the border at the Lower Mainlands crossings. New research shows nearly a third of a million cars and trucks entered Whatcom County in July alone. Most went bargain hunting. Close to 310,000 stops were made at crossings stretching from Point Roberts to Huntingdon-Sumas in a single summer month. Thats more than quadruple the number the number back in 2007.
Shopping Tops Reasons For Rise In Cross-Border Travel: Poll
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Police Name Man Who Died In Surrey Shooting On Friday
The number of crossings is still quite a bit lower than it used to be in the true hey day of cross-border travel in 1992 or 1993. Were getting back to where we used to be, but were still not there, notes David Davidson with Western Washington Universitys Border Policy Institute. He credits the stronger Loonie and better use of the NEXUS lane for the boost in numbers in recent years. Back in 2007, nearly a third of all crossings were made for short vacations; that now stands at only 15 per cent.
Surrey has logged its 19th murder of the year, as a man was found last Friday, shot to death in the driveway of his Surrey home. At about 5 a.m., at 156 Street and 86 Avenue, neighbours heard about three gunshots and a car speeding away afterward. Surrey RCMP and paramedics arrived to find 35-year-old Satwant Singh Bains dead inside his vehicle. Police say Bains had just said good bye to his wife and kids before heading off to work. As soon as he got into his vehicle, he was shot. Bains' body was slumped out of the driver's side door of a car parked in the driveway.
The integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) has taken custody of the case and is currently investigating. Bains does not have a criminal record, said police, who added the shooting was targeted. IHIT is continuing to look for a motive to the shooting. The death brings the number of murders in Surrey this year to 19, well past the last decade's annual average of 14. It also comes close to the annual highwater mark for the last decade, which was in 2005, when there were 21 killings in Surrey. IHIT is looking for a white four-door sedan that sped off westbound on 86 Avenue just after the shooting. Anyone with information about the
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Bruxism (Teeth Grinding Or Clenching)
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When you look in on your sleeping child, you want to hear the sounds of sweet dreams: easy breathing and perhaps an occasional sigh. But some parents hear the harsher sounds of gnashing and grinding teeth, called bruxism, which is common in kids. What Is Bruxism? Bruxism is the medical term for the grinding of teeth or the clenching of jaws, especially during deep sleep or while under stress. It comes from the Greek word "brychein," which means to gnash the teeth. Three out of every 10 kids will grind or clench, experts say, with the highest incidence in children under 5. Causes of Bruxism Though studies have been done, no one knows why bruxism happens. But in some cases, kids may grind because the top and bottom teeth aren't aligned properly. Others do it as a response to pain, such as an earache or teething. Kids might grind their teeth as a way to ease the pain, just as they might rub a sore muscle. Most kids outgrow these fairly common causes for grinding. Stress - usually nervous tension or anger is another cause. For instance, your child may be worrying about a test at school or experiencing a change in routine (a new sibling or a new teacher). Even arguing with parents and siblings can cause enough stress to prompt teeth grinding or jaw clenching. Some kids who are hyperactive also experience bruxism. Effects of Bruxism Generally, bruxism doesn't hurt a child's teeth. Many cases go undetected with no adverse effects, though some may result in mild morning headaches or earaches. Most often, however, the condition can be more bothersome to you and others in your home because of the grinding sound. In some extreme circumstances, nighttime grinding and clenching can wear down tooth enamel, chip teeth, increase temperature sensitivity, and cause severe facial pain and jaw problems, such as temporomandibular joint disease (TMJ). Most kids who grind, however, do not have TMJ problems unless their grinding and clenching is chronic. Diagnosing Bruxism Lots of kids who grind their teeth aren't
even aware of it, so it's often siblings or parents who identify the problem. Some signs to watch for: grinding noises when your child is sleeping complaints of a sore jaw or face in the morning thumb sucking fingernail biting gnawing on pencils and toys chewing the inside of the cheek If you think your child is grinding his or her teeth, visit the dentist, who will examine the teeth for chipped enamel and unusual wear and tear, and spray air and water on the teeth to check for unusual sensitivity. If damage is detected, the dentist will ask your child a few questions, such as: How do you feel before bed? Are you worried about anything at home or school? Are you angry with someone? What do you do before bed? The exam will help the dentist determine whether the grinding is caused by anatomical (misaligned teeth) or psychological (stress) factors and come up with an effective treatment plan. Treating Bruxism Most kids outgrow bruxism, but a combination of parental observation and dental visits can help keep the problem in check until they do. In cases where the grinding and clenching make a child's face and jaw sore or damage the teeth, dentists may prescribe a special night guard. Molded to a child's teeth, the night guard is similar to the protective mouthpieces worn by football players. Though a mouthpiece may take some getting used to, positive results happen quickly. Helping Kids With Bruxism Whether the cause is physical or psychological, kids might be able to control bruxism by relaxing before bedtime for example, by taking a warm bath or shower, listening to a few minutes of soothing music, or reading a book. For bruxism that's caused by stress, try to find out what's upsetting your child and find a way to help. For example, a kid who is worried about being away from home for a first camping trip might need reassurance that mom or
dad will be nearby if anything happens. If the issue is more complicated, such as moving to a new town, discuss your child's concerns and try to ease any fears. If you're concerned about your child's emotional state, talk to your doctor. In rare cases, basic stress relievers aren't enough to stop bruxism. If your child has trouble sleeping or is acting differently than usual, your child's dentist or doctor may suggest a psychological assessment. This can help determine the cause of the stress and an appropriate course of treatment. How Long Does Bruxism Last? Childhood bruxism is usually
outgrown by adolescence. Most kids stop grinding when they lose their baby teeth because permanent teeth are much more sensitive to pain. However, a few children do continue to grind into adolescence. And if the bruxism is caused by stress, it will continue until the stress is relieved. Preventing Bruxism Because some bruxism is a child's natural reaction to growth and development, most cases can't be prevented. Stress-induced bruxism can be avoided, however, by talking with kids regularly about their feelings and helping them deal with stress.
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Excessive media use can be linked to obesity, lack of sleep, school problems, aggression and other behaviour issues among children, new research in the US says. Researchers of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) have claimed that spending long hours on social media has been linked to violence, cyberbullying, school woes, obesity, lack of sleep and a host of other problems. "Many parents are clueless about the impact media exposure can have on their children," Victor Strasburger, lead author of a new AAP policy said. A recent study shows that the average 8- to 10-year-old child spends nearly eight hours a day with different media, and older children and teens spend more than 11 hours per day. Kids who have a TV in their bedroom spend more time with media.
Children Should Not Spend More Younger Migraine Sufferers More Than Two Hours Online: Study Likely To Have Depression
About 75 percent of 12-to 17-yearolds own cell phones, and nearly all teenagers use text messaging. "When 70 percent of children and teenagers have access to electronic media in their bedrooms, parents have no way of knowing what they are seeing, or downloading or texting. This is a plea for parents to take back control," Strasburger said. Pediatricians have expressed concern about what kids are viewing, how much time they are spending with media, and privacy and safety issues with the Internet. "Media have an impact. Kids learn from what they are seeing. One violent movie isn't going to turn your child into a mass murderer. But a constant diet of media violence is not healthy for kids, whether it's video games or violent movies, or TV," he added. People who suffer from migraines are roughly twice as likely to suffer from depression, according to new research. Researchers at the University of Toronto found that younger migraine sufferers were particularly at greater risk of depression. The report, which was published in the journal Depression Research and Treatment, revealed that more than eight percent of men with migraines suffer from depression, compared to just over three percent of men without migraines. Researchers also found that more than 12 percent of female migraine-sufferers experience depression, compared to less than six percent of women who do not have migraines. Individuals with migraines, who are younger than 30, are six times likely to suffer from depression in comparison to sufferers who are aged 65 and over, said lead author of the research report, Esme Fuller-Thomson of the Sandra Rotman Endowed Chair of University of Toronto's Factor-Inwentash Faculty
Scientists have suggested a new test that identifies seven distinct types of breast cancer which will offer new hope to women with the dreaded disease. The tumour sample test could be available within two years and is expected to lead to more personalised treatments. Identifying more biomarkers will help doctors tailor therapy plans that better suit their patients, avoiding over or under treatment. Currently, just two proteins are routinely identified in breast cancer cells; one is the oestrogen receptor (ER) that makes a tumour hormone-sensitive, while the other is HER2, which is responsive to the breast cancer drug Herceptin. Scientists funded by the Breast Cancer Campaign looked for signature biomarkers in 1073 tumour samples from the charity's tissue bank. They found that 93 percent fitted perfectly into one of seven classes,
New Test Offers Hope To Breast Cancer Sufferers
of Social Work. 'We are not sure why younger migraineurs have such a high likelihood of depression and suicidal ideation,' co-author and former graduate student Meghan Schrumm said. 'The much lower prevalence of depression and suicidal ideation among older migraineurs suggests a promising area for future research,' Schrumm added. Data drawn from the 2005 Canadian Community Health Survey, a representative sample, of more than 67,000 Canadians, were used to examine gender-specific associations between migraine and depression. More than 6,000 respondents reported that they had been diagnosed by a health professional with migraines. Consistent with prior research, the prevalence of migraines was much higher in women than men, with one in every seven women, compared to one in every 16 men, reporting that they had migraines.
while another seven percent had mixed characteristics and were harder to categorise. Further verification of the seven cancer types was then made using another 28 tumour samples. The seven classes are defined by different combinations and levels of 10 proteins found in breast cancer cells, including ER and HER2, but also others not currently tested, such as p53, cytokeratins, HER3 and HER4. Each cancer type has a different effect on patient survival, according to the scientists. Lead researcher Dr Andy Green, from the University of Nottingham, said with an increasing number of treatment options available for breast cancer patients, decision-making regarding the choice of the most appropriate treatment method is becoming increasingly complex.
DIY And Gardening Can Cut Risk Of Heart Attack/Stroke By 30 PC

DIY or gardening can decrease the heart attack/stroke risk and prolong life by as much as 30 percent among the 60+ age group, a new research has revealed. According to the researchers, these routine activities are as good as exercise, which is ideal for older people who don't often do that much formal exercise. The findings are based on almost 4000 sixty year olds in Stockholm, Sweden, whose cardiovascular health was tracked for around 12.5 years. At the start of the study, participants took part in a health check, which included information on lifestyle, such as diet, smoking, and alcohol intake, and how physically active they were. Their cardiovascular health was assessed by means of lab tests and physical examinations, to check on blood fats, blood sugars, and blood clotting factor, high levels of which are linked to a raised heart attack and stroke risk. At the start of the study, those who had
Daily cleansing and shaving can take a toll on men's facial skin. Regular use of moisturiser is one way to regain the softness, says an expert and suggests how to keep the skin soft: * Limit bath time: Hot water and long showers remove oils from your skin so, limit your shower time and use lukewarm water * Avoid strong soaps: Use mild
Five Ways To Keep Men's Skin Soft
cleansers to avoid dryness * Shave carefully: To protect and lubricate your skin, apply cream, lotion or gel before shaving. Use a clean and sharp razor * Pat dry: After bathing, gently pat your skin dry with a towel so that some moisture is retained * Moisturise dry skin: Find a moisturiser that suits your skin type and makes your skin feel soft
a generally active daily life had a much lower risk profile for cardiovascular problems, irrespective of how much formal exercise they took, than those with low levels of daily activity. This profile included smaller waists, lower levels of potentially harmful blood fats, and lower glucose, insulin, and clotting factor levels in men. The same was true of those who did a lot of formal exercise, but who weren't routinely physically active very often. Those who exercised regularly and were also often physically active had the lowest risk profile of all. During the 12.5 year monitoring period, 476 of the participants had their first heart attack and 383 died from various causes. The highest level of daily physical activity was associated with a 27 percent lower risk of a heart attack or stroke and a 30 percent reduced risk of death from all causes, compared with the lowest level, irrespective of how much regular formal exercise was taken in addition.
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A new study has revealed that rheumatoid arthritis patients may be more likely to suffer from heart problems, early menopause. Co-author Eric Matteson, M.D., chair of rheumatology at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesotta, said that one thing that we learned in particular in this study is that the high disease burden on the joints in the first year of disease already is a very strong predictor of cardiovascular disease subsequently, and that seems to be mitigated as time goes on if the disease burden can be reduced too. In other research, a Mayo team looked at a common virus called cytomegalovirus, a bug many people get and do not even know they have. They found correlations between
Rheumatoid Arthritis Ups Heart Disease Risk
rheumatoid arthritis patients' immune response to the virus and the development of myocardial disease. Matteson said that if it turns out that there is this relationship, then it may be that one way to spot patients who are at higher risk for heart disease would be an immune profile or biomarkers related to the cytomegalovirus and its associated immune activation signalling. Matteson said that another study found that women with rheumatoid arthritis and early menopause -- menopause before age 45 -- also seem to be at higher risk of heart disease. About two-thirds of patients with rheumatoid arthritis are women, and researchers have long studied possible hormonal influences on development of the disease.
Trying to slash the extra fat? Say no to unhealthy foods items such as red meat, fast food and more, says an expert. - Fast foods: Burgers, pizzas, carbonated beverages, noodles and many more are junk foods low in nutritional values and high in sodium, sugar and preservatives. They disturb your body's metabolism, digestion, liver and heart functions. - Sugary foods: Young people especially children have a weakness for sugary soft drinks, chocolates, ice creams and other items that have absolute high calorie content. They contribute drastically in embracing diabetes and blocking arteries. - Red meat: If you can't live without
Ditch Five Food Habits To Keep Obesity Away
non-vegetarian food and it is hard to resist yourself to change your main course, then shift from red meat to white in order to control cholesterol level. - Refined grains: Our body requires a substantial amount of fiber which one can derive from grains' covering or husk. Consuming refined grains especially white rice and wheat flour increases obesity and health problems. - Oil and ghee: Harmful effects of unsaturated fats are obvious for those who are already overweight or one who gives little or no time for physical activities due to busy work schedule and other problems.
Omega-3 fatty acids, which are normally found in fish, if taken in excess could have unintended health consequences in certain situations, a new study has suggested. "We are seeing the potential for negative effects at really high levels of omega-3 fatty acid consumption. Because we lack valid biomarkers for exposure and knowledge of who might be at risk if consuming excessive amounts, it isn't possible to determine an upper limit at this time," Norman Hord, associate professor in OSU's College of Public Health and Human Sciences and a coauthor on the paper, said. Omega-3 fatty acids have antiinflammatory properties, which is one of the reasons they can be beneficial to heart health and inflammatory issues. However, the researchers said excess amounts of omega-3 fatty acids can alter immune function sometimes in ways that may lead to a dysfunctional immune response to a viral or bacterial infection. "The dysfunctional immune response to excessive omega-3 fatty acid consumption can affect the body's
Eating Too Much Fish Detrimental To Health
ability to fight microbial pathogens, like bacteria," the researcher said. Generally, the researchers point out that the amounts of fish oil used in most studies are typically above what one could consume from foods or usual dosage of a dietary supplement. However, an increasing amount of products, such as eggs, bread, butters, oils and orange juice, are being "fortified" with omega-3s. Hord said this fortified food, coupled with fish oil supplement use, increases the potential for consuming these high levels. "Overall, we support the dietary recommendations from the American Heart Association to eat fish, particularly fatty fish like salmon, mackerel, lake trout or sardines, at least two times a week, and for those at risk of coronary artery disease to talk to their doctor about supplements," he said. Hord said their main concern here is the hyper-supplemented individual, who may be taking high-dose omega-3 supplements and eating four to five omega-3-enriched foods per day.
A large number of women believe the myth that antiperspirant causes breast cancer, but fail to take the recommended amount of exercise, a new survey has revealed. The poll by the Cancer Australia found that less that half of Australian women think alcohol increases the risk. Council CEO Professor Helen Zorbas said evidence shows that being physically active, maintaining a healthy body weight and limiting
Most Women Believe 'Antiperspirant Causes Breast Cancer' Myth
A new study has said that if you run a lot in high-heeled footwear you could be storing up knee problems for later in life. 9 out of 10 wearers of high-heels report associated soreness, fatigue, numbness and bunions when wearing such footwear. Yaodong Gu, Yan Zhang and Wenwen Shen of the Faculty of Sports Science, at Ningbo University, in Zhejiang, China, have shown that there are long-term risks for wearers of high-heels who find themselves regularly having to run. The team measured the hip and ankle movements in young women running in different types of footwear - flat
Running In High-Heels May Lead To Knee Problems Later In Life
Nail biting, excessive smoking, and avoid sugary snacks and drinks. obesity and overeating are some of You can also manage stress by limiting the symptoms of stress, which can be caffeine and alcohol intake. overcome with a balanced diet and by There are natural ways to beat stress as drinking enough water in a day. well. With high pressure schedules and long There are a number of herbs that calm working hours, stress is becoming such as Rhodiola which is a registered inevitable. It is important to beat it the herbal medicine that could help to right way. reduce symptoms of stress and anxiety Eat regularly throughout the day in as well as helping to combat fatigue Read the Fiji Times Canada online order to maintain healthy blood sugar and improve mental alertness. www.fijitimescanada.com levels, choose wholegrain foods such Other ways of releasing stress include as brown rice and wholemeal bread exercising and getting enough sleep. This information is provided for knowledge and educational purposes only. Individuals should visit their physicians for more information on their health.
alcohol intake all significantly reduce the risk of developing breast cancer. Zorbas, who is particularly worried about the high proportion of women who believe the long-disproved myth about antiperspirant, said while there will always be cancer risk factors, such as age and genetic susceptibility, beyond individual control, there are a number of positive lifestyle changes we can make to reduce risk and improve overall wellbeing.
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shoes heel (15 mm heel), low heel (45 mm) and high heels (70 mm). They observed an increased motion of range of knee abduction-adduction and hip flexion-extension while the volunteers where running in high heels. This, they explain, could induce high loading forces on knee joints. Moreover, they observed a decrease in ankle movement and inversion while running that correlated with heel height, which would be linked to a greater risk of sprain. The researchers suggest that the higher the heel the greater the risk of an ankle sprain if running.
closest? A. Labrador Sea. B. Arctic. C. Pacific. D. Atlantic. 4) In the Canadian justice system, what are the roles of the courts and the police? A. The courts make laws and the police enforce them. B. The courts enforce federal laws and the police enforce provincial laws. C. The courts enforce laws and the police settle disputes. D. The courts settle disputes and the police enforce the laws. 5) Who was the first Prime Minister of Canada? A. Sir John A. Macdonald. B. Lester Bowles Pearson. C. Queen Victoria. D. Simon Fraser. 6) Which province is Canada's major 5A producer of oil and gas? A. Alberta. B. Quebec. C. Yukon. D. British Columbia. 7) What is the tower in the centre of the Parliament buildings called? A. Canada Tower. B. Peaceful Tower. C. Peace Tower. D. CN Tower. 8) Which provinces are connected to Ontario by land? A. Quebec and Saskatchewan. B. Quebec and Prince Edward Island. C. Manitoba and Quebec. D. New Brunswick and Newfoundland. 9) What is the Canadian Constitution? A. The laws which govern the
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Territories in Canada. B. Municipal and local bylaws. C. A system of laws and conventions which our country governs itself by. D. The laws which formed the country. 10) What does voting by secret ballot mean? A. The voter should not tell anyone for whom he/she voted. B. Only the candidate you vote for can watch your marked ballot. C. No one can watch you vote or look at your marked ballot. D. No one can watch you vote except the election officer.
1) What important trade did the Hudson Bay Company control? A. Fur. B. Oil. C. Fishery. D. Gold. 2) When was the Canadian Pacific Railway finished? A. Late 1700s. B. Late 1600s. C. Late 1800s. D. Early 1700s. 3) To what ocean is Newfoundland
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A federal judge has sided with Citizenship Canada in its appeal of a previous Citizenship Court ruling granting Canadian citizenship to Fatima Naveen. Ms. Naveen, who was born in Pakistan, had applied for Canadian citizenship in 2007, despite having only resided in Canada for approximately 150 days since becoming a permanent resident in 2004. The Citizenship Act clearly states that a permanent resident must typically be physically present within Canada for a total of three of the four previous years before applying for a Canadian passport, yet Ms. Naveen was granted citizenship, after claiming that her life was centralized in Canada, even if she was not physically present. Justice Peter Annis, in overturning the ruling granting Ms. Naveen citizenship, has made two separate points. The first, based in law, is that Ms. Naveen simply did not qualify for Canadian citizenship under the Citizenship Act. Her parents and siblings had moved to Canada, and Ms. Naveen herself became a permanent resident in 2004, but she then left Canada to continue studying medicine in the United States. Her parents remained in Canada,
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living in the Toronto-area suburb of Richmond Hill, while Ms. Naveen attended Harvard Medical School. During her vacations from school, Ms. Naveen would sometimes return to Richmond Hill, but still spent the vast majority of her time outside of Canada. There are some exceptions in the Citizenship Act for those who are seeking citizenship but are residing outside of Canada, including being abroad while employed by a government agency or deployed as a member of the Armed Forces. Also, in some rare instances, judges have concluded that a would-be Canadian has been effectively Canadianized through their particular life experiences even if they do not meet the exact legal standard, and should be granted citizenship. These are reasonable exceptions. But for everyone else, the requirement of a total of three years out of four must be met, and Ms. Naveen failed this test. As Justice Annis noted, the fact that her family lived in Richmond Hill was not sufficient to permit Ms. Naveen to absorb her required time in Canada via her parents through some process of osmosis. Indeed.
Celebrating Citizenship Week, Putting Canada First

Canadas Citizenship and Immigration Minister Chris Alexander personally delivered the one millionth 10year ePassport to Mark Walker of Mississauga, Ontario. The 10-year ePassport is the ultimate symbol of citizenship and has proven to be a huge success with Canadians, said Alexander. This week at citizenship ceremonies from coast-tocoast many new Canadians are feeling the pride of citizenship and becoming eligible for the Canadian passport. The new 10-year ePassport was launched on July 1. Our government projects we will issue more than 5.2 million passports this fiscal year alone. Canadians may be surprised at the sheer volume of passports issued in such a short period of time, said Alexander. Despite an increase in demand following the release of the 10-year passport, we have continued to deliver these important documents on
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time and within our service standards. This level of service is a testament to the commitment and dedication of our employees who deliver these important documents to Canadians both at home and abroad. Canada has 34 passport offices across the country and a network of approximately 200 Service Canada and Canada Post passport receiving agents that offer Canadians broad access to passport services. Canadians who travel or live outside of Canada can access travel document services through Government of Canada offices abroad. Canadian Citizenship Week 2013 compels us to reflect on all that comes with being Canadian. For more information on Canadas Citizenship Week, including a list of citizenship ceremonies and events in your region, and details on organizing a reaffirmation ceremony, visit the Citizenship Week section of our website.
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Former Miss Universe Sushmita Sen has been awarded the Mother Teresa International Award by NGO The Harmony Foundation for her efforts towards achieving social justice. Sushmita, who is associated with charitbale projects and NGOs, received the award last Sunday and took to Twitter to express her feelings. "Beautiful People!...wanted you to wake up to 'The Mother Teresa International Award', which I received last night...precious, " Sushmita
Sushmita Sen Receives Mother Teresa International Award
posted on the microblogging site early Monday morning. The Harmony Foundation also honoured former Outlaw motorcycle club member Sam Childers for his efforts towards rescuing children from a war-zone in Sudan. "What a privilege to meet with Sam Childers..his life dedicated to saving the lives of children in Sudan from a Militant outfit, " the actress added. The 37-year-old is known for hits like "Biwi No.1" and "Main Hoon Na".
Veena Claims She Was Offered 'The Bachelorette'?
Bollywood based Pakistani actress Veena Malik claims that she was offered, Mallika Sherawat's 'The Bachelorette India' TV show but she had declined it. She tried to find her Mr Perfect in Imagine's show Swayamvar but she failed in choosing one. The channel was shut abruptly due to financial crisis. Talking more about The Bachelorette India, Veena said, "Swayamvar was very big and I believed in Swayamvar. I was also offered 'The Bachelorette', but I found it to be a copy of Swayamvar and I rejected it. Swayamvar was a
huge platform and after that I thought The Bachelorette India was not very flattering." "I would have done the show if I would have thought I will get married. I didn't find The Bachelorette India exciting or genuine," added the actress. On being asked about her marriage plans, Veena said, "I believe in marriage and I will get married. I will find someone soon as couples are made in heaven." Currently, Mallika Sherawat is seen on the The Bachelorette India in search of love.
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Producer Ekta Kapoor apparently had to intervene after the actress refused to turn her bare back to the cameras for 'Ragini MMS 2' She was a full-fledged adult film costume for a cover-up act. actress in the US but looks like her A unit-hand says, `Director Bhushan advent in Bollywood has made Sunny Patel lost his cool and called up Leone coy. In the midst of recent producer Ekta Kapoor, who apparently rumors about Sunny not willing to had to intervene. Sunny's contract with show off much skin in her upcoming the producers binds her to show her film, Ragini MMS, comes the buzz that skin in the film.` the actress recently even refused to lay It was apparently only after Sunny her back base for the cameras. heard from Ekta that she finally According to sources, Sunny was agreed to do the shot. Tanuj Garg, required to shoot a sequence in a CEO of the production house, says, shower with her shoulder and back `You'll see Sunny's back in the trailer. exposed to the cameras. Instead the What's the big deal about showing actress apparently wanted to don a one's back?`

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Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan has been honoured with a prestigious US award in recognition of his successful effort to create debate on India's pressing social problems through his popular TV show "Satyamev Jayate". Khan, 47, was presented with the Inaugural America Abroad Media Award along with Oscar-winning director Kathryn Bigelow and the International Centre on Non-violent Conflict (ICNC) at a function. Launched in 2012, the Sunday morning show "Satyamev Jayete", tackles some of India's most pressing social problems - forced abortions of unborn girls; domestic violence; child sexual abuse; alcoholism and treatment of the elderly. "I have no idea how the work that we started back home would interest somehow outside India," said Aamir Khan accepting the award in person making a rare exception to his practice of not attending award shows. "Me and my team are trying to do this show with love, because we feel that we are part of the problem and we are also part of the solution. And we need to find that. We need to question ourselves and look inside as opposed to pointing outside," he said after the ceremony. Aamir Khan, who was accompanied by his filmmaker wife Kiran Rao, said he is working on the next season of the show, which became so popular at home that it propelled him on to the cover of Time magazine's 100 Most Influential People In the World issue this year. "All my capabilities lie in the field of media and storytelling. So we try to combine our expertise and capabilities in storytelling and television and picking social issues we feel that can make a difference," he said.
Aamir Khan Gets US Honour For Tackling Social Issues
Khan screened the foetal infanticide episode Sunday night at hotel for a small audience whose members audibly gasped as several women told their gruesome stories, according to the Washington Post. Aamir Khan said, though it is nice to be felicitated here, he is more concerned about Indian audience. "My main aim is to really work in India and to sensitise people about issues and see that we can find solutions to our own issues back home. I am looking to talking to Indians," he said. In the coming election season, Aamir Khan said he would like to see political parties making social justice and the needs of the common man as part of their agenda. When asked by a Pakistani journalist whether he would work for a Pakistani film, Aamir Khan answered in the affirmative. "I am a creative person. Whenever I receive an offer from any part of the world, which is of interest to me, I would like to do that." "The culture of India and Pakistan are the same. Our language is the same. There is a lot of similarities among us. So indeed if there is any offer of a film from Pakistan, and I like the script, I would certainly like to do that," he said. Bigelow, the other winner, is the director of "Hurt Locker", a 2008 American war film about a three-man bomb disposal team during the Iraq War, and "Zero Dark Thirty", where she chronicled America's decade-long hunt for Osama bin Laden. She is the only woman to have won an Oscar for Best Director, for "Hurt Locker". Founded by Peter Ackerman, the ICNC produces award-winning documentaries on the role of nonviolent resistance in promoting democratic change.
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Heroes come in all shapes and sizes. family pedigree holds some promise, at Score one for the little guy as the fate least on paper. Cast in this pivotal role of the free world lies in the balance. of the nerd who makes good is young Out to make a difference is a pint- Asa Butterfield. size nerd who gets moulded into first Through a series of tests and string material in the successful screen unbelievable (and unfair) competitions adaptation of the classic Ender' Game. Ender manages to somehow hold Brought out by EOne Entertainment his own. Yes the odds are not on his this smart thriller is all systems go at side yet the stars seem aligned in his the Empire Studio Theatre, Colossus favour. Full of smart battles, tension and Cineplex Odeon Theatres around and sizzling space age visual effects B.C. Ender's Game turns out to be a rousing Set in the future our tale takes place lot of fun. with Earth as we know it facing an evil Impressive co-stars such as Sir Ben alien force bent on destruction. Enter Kingsley (Gandhi), Viola Davis and a Machiavellian officer known as Moises Arias all share in this rather Colonel Graff whose task is to mould festive science fiction yarn that's well a group of hand-picked students to be paced and always keeps you intrigued. quick studies in the art of commanding Director and co-writer Gavin Hood also a battalion of freedom loving warriors. does a good job with some fantastic sets Harrison Ford (Raiders of the List Ark) and a futuristic atmosphere that really has the right "edge" and temperament looks convincing. Imagination rules as the power driven leader out to find the universe in this flamboyant save the the best commander possible. Not on world presentation which is a great fall the short list is Ender Wiggin whose treat for 104 engaging minutes.
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Hot off the presses comes the Disney release of The Fifth Estate. Jarring and rather insightful is this internet thriller of a movie that looks at the rise of "renegade " we side Wikileaks. Sophisticated stuff indeed this high voltage drama is now purporting to mete out justice at the international Village Theatre and select Cineplex Odeon theatres around BC Do gooders and those into modern technology, politics and the big bad media will find The Fifth Estate to be entertaining and refreshing. What this film does is trace and track the origins of Wikileaks, a website pioneered and championed by founder Julian Asssange whose goal was for people to reveal bad things anonymously and in the process expose corruption. Cast as this mercurial figure is Benedict Cumberbatch who clearly and convincingly rises to the occasion. Mainly a one man driven ego topical maniac this bloke from down under us either a hero or villain bases on his gathering and exposing of secretive data that the originators or perpetrators never wanted the public to see, Director Bill Condon does a great job exploring the passion and power struggles within the fledgling websites grown. Tension with German based co-founder Daniel Berg is a key focus in this 128 minute affair which cross-crosses Europe and the world uncovering nefarious plots. Daniel Bruhl is also convincing as Berg, a man whose ties and loyalties to Assange are front and centre in this relevant topical film Use of real life politicians, military operations gone astray and he political fallout are well revealed here. And how the mainstream media try to come to terms with this new competitor is compelling to watch. Add on performances from Laura Linley ( Absolute Power), Stanley Tucchi ( The Devil Wears Prada) and David Thewlis help shed light on an upstart high tech firm that literally has helped change and shape the world - for better or worse. Sure to inspire lots of heated debates in many quarters The Fifth Estate is engaging entertainment and a great political and media primer.
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Fiji Football Association is ready to host the 2014 Oceania Football Confederation Champions League, says President Rajesh Patel. The competition which will take place in April next year is likely to be held at a venue in the Western Division as both of Fiji's qualifiers; Ba and Nadi are based in the area. Speaking to the media, Patel said Fiji FA is planning well for the event and they are honoured to host the regional event on Fijian soil. "The OFC Champions League is becoming very popular and much looked forward event and we are proud to host the next edition here in
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Fiji." "Two of our districts will also be participating so there is an extra reason why our local people should come out and support the event." 'We will host the pool stage competition and the teams that qualify for the semifinals will then host their matches in their own countries." "We are yet to confirm the venue for the competition yet but I can assure that the best venue will be selected so all the participating teams can display top level football," he added. Auckland City won this season's OFC Champions League and will play in the FIFA Club World Cup later this year.
Labasa Football Association is trying its best to secure the services of Fijian international Roy Krishna for the upcoming Pacific Cup in Auckland. Labasa president Rayaz Khan said they are currently negotiating with the Auckland City striker about his inclusion. "We are in talks with Roy and want to have his services in the Pacific Cup. He is one of the best Fijian players and it will be a boost for us to have him in the team."
Apart from Krishna we are also looking at other players who are in New Zealand to be part of the team during the competition." While Khan could not divulge more information on the players, he did reveal that one of the guest players would be a goalkeeper who is all set to join the team in New Zealand. The Babasiga Lions are pooled with Ba, Queensland, Savusavu NZ and Nasinu NZ for the Pacific Cup which will be played from November 20-24.
Hindus have supported FIFA (Federation Internationale de Football Association) President Joseph S. Blatters call for tougher sanctions to be used to combat racism in football. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA), said that existing sanctions did not seem an effective deterrent and harsher sanctions were urgently needed. Zed, who is President of Universal Society of Hinduism, stressed that continuing racism and discrimination in football had to be stopped immediately and FIFA should show strong will, seriousness and guts to deal with it. It was 2013 and prevalence of racism and discrimination in sports should not be acceptable. Rajan Zed argued that FIFA ; whose
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Civic Football Club lifted the Suva Football Association Local League trophy last Sunday after a lapse of 24 years. The Nabua based club laced with district reps overcame Northpole 2-0 in extra time of an exciting final at Bidesi Park. Veteran Pita Rabo and David Matavesi scored the goals which made the difference for the club which was founded by Narendra Prasad more than 30 years ago. Club president Ritesh Pratap said the victory was sweet for them as the title was eluding them for some seasons. "We had qualified for the quarterfinals on many occasions but could not progress further but this season with a good mix of hardworking and dedicated players, we managed to break the duck and win the title." "Our last win was in 1989 and it really
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feels good to win the title after so long. The credit goes to the players, officials and supporters of the club who were there through the thick and thin of things." Civic received $1000 for winning the competition and the amount has been doubled by the team sponsors, Professional Security Services. Civic defeated Addisbrough 3-1 in the semifinal with Suva goalie Emori Ragata getting a brace and Eran Underwood scoring the other goal. The club now shifts its focus to the Southern Zone playoff of the National Club Championship. The zonal playoff of the National Club Championship will be played on December 7-8 at Ratu Cakobau Park in Nausori and Govind Park in Ba and the finals will be played in Nausori a week later.
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Vancouver Whitecaps Fire Head Referee Dave Still Going Coach Martin Rennie Strong Fijis veteran referee Bobby Dave feels every morning to train for two hours Martin Rennie is out as coach of the 2012 -- his first season with the club -he still has what it takes to control matches and is not ready to hang his boots yet. The reporter caught up with Dave during the Masters Tournament in Suva over the weekend where he shared his experience of refereeing. Having entered the sporting arena as a boxer, the former water supply employee said refereeing has always kept him fit and going and he wants to continue for as long as his legs can carry him through. Referees should always be fit and should strictly adhere to the training programs that they set out for themselves. Planning is very vital and our field is more like that of an army officer and we should always be ready to serve when called up," he said. .Dave who residents in Bureta Street in Suva said the referees in the new millennium are very lucky to officiate international matches and go through various international workshops, something which he and the referees did not get to do much during their prime days. The match officials are very lucky as they get referees appointment in a very short span of time. Back then we used to start from the fourth official and from there we climb up to ranks of assistant referee and then finally after gaining experience, we would be allowed to officiate in the match as the referee but this has changed and we are seeing many new faces officiating these days both on the domestic and international scene." The 53-year-old still wakes up early and follows a strict diet which keeps him fit as he continues to officiate at club level football and does not hesitate to control big matches whenever called up. "I am always fit and ready to officiate and the Fiji FA officials know this," he quipped. Dave highly praises Rakesh Varman and says the former school teacher who is a FIFA badge holder remains the top whistleman in the country. Only whistle man who has been impressive so far in my opinion is Rakesh Varman as he is one of the best in the country at the moment. He is always closer to the scene of play and the laws of refereeing are at his finger tip which he uses to make the right decision on the spot." "Referees nowadays should be within the scene of play rather being left behind from the flow of the game." Referees play a very important role in the match and therefore it becomes their duty to be close enough to the scene of play and in the rule it says that we should be in 10 yards perimeter of the ball and if the referees are fit then they enter 5 yard of the play this keeps them closer to the action and avoids tension in the match," he added. He attributes his success to former referees Shameem Khan, Aziz Khan, Dheren Kewal, the late Leone Rakoroi, Mahen Singh and Hari Raj Naicker. Dave's sons Rajnish and Rohinish are also registered as referees with Suva Football Association and have controlled matches in a couple of Fiji FA organised tournaments. Vancouver Whitecaps. The Major League Soccer team says it's not renewing his contract beyond 2013. The Whitecaps (13-12-9) saw their Major League Soccer post-season hopes crushed when they lost their second last game of the season, 3-2 to the Colorado Rapids in Commerce City, Colo on Oct. 19. Vancouver finished the season in seventh place, with the Rapids (14-119) taking the final playoff spot in the Western Conference. Rennie became head coach of the Whitecaps on Nov. 1, 2011. He joined the team after the Carolina RailHawks, his former club, were eliminated from the United Soccer Leagues First Division's post-season. The 38-year-old Scot earned a Major League Soccer record of 24-25-19 over his two seasons in Vancouver. He led the Whitecaps to the playoffs in
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making Vancouver the first Canadian team to ever qualify for the MLS postseason. The Whitecaps exited in the first round, losing to the eventual-champion Los Angeles Galaxy. Rennie did not have much more success outside of league play. Vancouver failed to win the Canadian championship and advance to the CONCACAF Champions League under his guidance. The Whitecaps did win the Cascadia Cup this season, a trophy awarded to the top team in head-to-head competition with the Seattle Sounders and Portland Timbers. It is Vancouver's only championship since joining MLS. In addition to the Whitecaps and RailHawks, Rennie has coached the Cleveland City Stars of the USL's Second Division and the Cascade Surge of the USL's Premier Development League.
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