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Immigration fraudsters
facing deportation
Canada-USA deal could close
small border crossings
Other border crossings could become unmanned 'remote' ports of entry
our Fijian Indians who faked job
offers to con their way into the
country are facing deportation.
The instigators, Ravina Singh, 31, and
her husband Alvin Singh, 32, of Mangere,
were sentenced at the Auckland District
Court to 11 months' and fve months'
home detention respectively.
Ravina admitted to 30 charges relating
to providing false information to seven
individuals, aiding unlawful entry into
New Zealand, forgery and providing
immigration advice without authorization.
Alvin admitted two charges of providing
false information and one of forgery.
The couple gained residence by faking job
offers for themselves, Immigration New
Zealand general manager Steve Stuart said.
Forged stamps in the names of genuine
Justices of the Peace were included in
their visa applications.
Ravina then brought her parents into the
country with false job offers, from which
they later gained residence.
But an attempt to bring in her brother was
thwarted. She also gave paid immigration
advice to others.
"The bogus jobs were well-planned deceit
carried out over several years," Mr Stuart
said.
anada and the U.S. have been
negotiating to do away with some
small border crossings and merge others
as part of the far-reaching perimeter
security deal recently announced
between the two countries.
A leaked internal presentation of the
bi-national Small Port Working Group
reveals details of the negotiations over the
fate of so-called "small ports of entry,"
rural or small-town crossings stretching
from St. Stephen, N.B., to Chopaka, B.C.
The document discusses four options being
considered by oIfcials with the Canada
Border Services Agency (CBSA) and U.S.
Customs and Border Protection (CBP) for
each of the 52 land crossings. The options
are sharing facilities, mirroring working
hours, using a "remote-technology
solution," or closing the posts altogether.
At some smaller posts, the two countries
will seek to cut costs by sharing facilities.
This arrangement has already existed for
many years at some posts and is generally
considered to have worked well. For
example, Canada currently pays for a
shared facility in Noyan, Que., while the
U.S. picks up the tab for a joint border post
at Carson, B.C.
The Harper government has already
announced its intention to add new lanes
to ease jams at some of the busiest border
crossings.
But although the deal will make crossing
the border more convenient for some,
that wont necessarily be true for people
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Border ofciaIs at the DougIas border crossing in Surrey, B.C. Canada and the U.S. have
announced a new border security pIan to expedite traveI between the two countries. The new
Canada-U.S. perimeter deaI couId see some major changes at smaII border posts
in places like Bloomfeld, N.B., or Piney,
Man. The presentation reveals that CBSA
and CBP are looking into closing a total
of nine border posts. Manitoba could
potentially lose three, B.C. two, and
Alberta, Quebec, Saskatchewan and New
Brunswick one each.
For some border-dwellers, the changes
could bring inconvenience. The small
farming community of Morses Line is
on both sides of the Quebec-Vermont
border and normally sees about 80 vehicle
crossings a day, but can see as many as
200 on a summer weekend. It already
saw the hours of operation reduced at the
border post on the Canadian side this past
spring, which now closes at 4 p.m. The U.S
Customs and Border Patrol is currently
seeking public comment on closing the
post entirely.
Three very small border posts were
already closed on April 1 at Jamiesons
Line and Franklin Centre in Quebec, and
at Big Beaver in Saskatchewan. Since U.S.
customs remains open at those posts, it is
still possible to enter the U.S., but not to
return to Canada.
Even as Canada announced plans last year
to close Franklin Centre, the U.S. was
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Ratu Meli is new High Commissioner to Malaysia
Ratu Meli Bainimarama has been appointed
as Fijis new High Commissioner to the
Kingdom of Malaysia.
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building a state-of-the-art border facility
just a few hundred metres away in
Churubusco, N.Y., using seven million
dollars of federal infrastructure money.
Work on that project halted following
the Canadian announcement.
But the U.S. Department of Homeland
Security soon came under pressure from
New York Democratic Senator Chuck
Schumer, who stated in a press release
that "our businesses and construction
workers in the North Country depend
on this project to meet their bottom line
and provide for their families."
In that case U.S. domestic political
considerations trumped cross-border co-
ordination, and work on the U.S. border
post soon resumed. Canada still has no
plans to reopen its side of the border.
A similar situation arose at East
Pinnacle, Que., where Canada cut back
opening hours in April. Now the small
Canadian border post is open from only
8 a.m. to 4 p.m., while the 24-hour U.S.
border post is being upgraded with a
new multi-million dollar facility.
In many cases, the document shows
that CBSA and CBP continue to debate
various options for the smaller ports
of entry. For example, at the crossing
from Amrose, N.D., to Torquay, Sask.,
"We don't tolerate cheating so we are
now reviewing the immigration status
of these four people with a view to
deportation."
Up to 50,000 foreign nationals
legitimately obtain residence in New
Zealand each year, he said.
"We have a duty to protect the interests
of those following proper process.
"Anyone who subverts that process
will face the consequences which
include becoming liable for
deportation. Such dishonesty strikes
at the integrity of our immigration
system and will be punished."
Immigration fraudsters
facing deportation
Canada-USA deal could close small border crossings
the two governments had not yet decided
by this summer whether to share facilities,
install remote cameras at an unmanned
post, or close the post altogether. In
Bloomfeld, N.B. Monticello, Maine, on
the other hand, closure is the only option
being considered.
The leaked document suggests that planning
has advanced further than is acknowledged
in the oIfcial Beyond the Border "action
plan" released by the Government of
Canada on Dec. 6. There, under the heading
"Next Steps," the action plan mentions
"establishing a Small and Remote Port
Working Group to evaluate a binational
approach to operational alignment (for
example, mirroring hours), infrastructure
investment and improved service."
But the leaked presentation makes clear
that the Small Port Working Group has
already been meeting since last January.
Unstaffed border posts
Another controversial element of the
negotiations is a plan to turn several
crossings into unstaffed border posts
where travellers will speak to border
guards through a camera connected to a
distant headquarters. That option is being
considered for 23 crossings, stretching
from Fosterville, N.B., to Nelway, B.C.
The reporter showed Jean-Pierre Fortin,
president of the Customs and Immigration
Union, the leaked document, and
he expressed surprise over how far
discussions had proceeded.
"It's way further, obviously, than we
thought it was," he said.
Fortin said some ideas, like harmonizing
hours and sharing facilities make sense.
However, he said some vulnerabilities
remain, including the lack of a
comprehensive Canadian border patrol.
"I think we need to create a border patrol
with the oIfcers oI CBSA," he said.
Fortin also said he had some concerns
how remote technology would work.
"What about if the person actually is not
admissible? And he's right in front of your
camera, and you're talking to him via a
phone line or something you need to
have somebody on site," Fortin said.
"And also I'm concerned about the cost
eIfciency oI this how much the
technology would cost versus having
our oIfcers there that would actually be
prepared to intervene immediately."
Despite his concerns, Fortin said that he
sees some signs of hope in the broader
Canada-U.S. deal announced last week.
"We see hope in that document, with the
initiative of the perimeter," he said. "It's
just that right now we don't see, actually,
you know, at our level, what that's going
to imply Ior our oIfcers."
distinguished leadership record spanning
over two decades, he said.
Ratu Meli has held the position of
permanent secretary in various government
ministries including the Ministry of Labor
and Industrial Relations, Ministry of Fijian
Affairs, Ministry of Transport and Civil
Aviation, Ministry of Home Affairs and
Immigration, Ministry of Home Affairs
Culture and Heritage, Ministry of Fijian
Affairs Culture Heritage, Provincial
Development, Disaster Management and
Multi Ethnic Affairs.
Ratu Meli is currently undergoing agency
briefngs at the Ministry oI Foreign AIIairs
and will be in post by early January 2012.
He succeeds Mr Suliasi Lutubula, Fijis
Former High Commissioner to Malaysia
whose term expires at the end of 2011.
Fiji's High Commissioner designate to MaIaysia Ratu MeIi Bainimarama
and famiIy members foIIowing the commissioning ceremony
In a solemn ceremony, His Excellency
the President, Ratu Epeli Nailatikau
commissioned Ratu Meli as Fijis
High Commissioner and Ambassador
Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the
Kingdom of Malaysia and the Kingdom of
Thailand respectively.
Prior to his appointment, Ratu Meli was
the Permanent Secretary for Fijian Affairs
now i-Taukei Affairs from June 2007 to
December 2010.
Minister for Foreign Affairs and
International Cooperation, Ratu Inoke
Kubuabola extended his appreciation to
Ratu Meli for accepting the role of High
Commissioner.
Ratu Meli is amongst the longest serving
and highly respected civil servant with a
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says the relationship with CELAP has been
fruitful and they were looking forward to
more cordial relations.
China is well known for its can do
attitude and is something we can learn
from, Mr Chand said.
We hope that we can send more civil
servants to be trained by CELAP which
will be to our benefciary.
More than 58 civil servants have undergone
higher training under the scheme and Mr
Chand says more have been earmarked to
follow suit.
Government extended its appreciation to
a delegation from the China Executive
Leadership Academy Pudong (CELAP) at
a farewell ceremony.
Stroke Unit to be operational
by January 2012
Investment Fiji covers $600m target
The Ministry of Health is in its advanced
stages to Iully operate its frst Stroke unit
by January 2012.
The medical rehabilitation unit at the
Tamavua Hospital continues to play an
important part in the overall health service
care delivery in Fiji.
The unit provides rehabilitation services
to severely disabled persons namely spinal
paralysis, stroke victims, amputees for
prosthetic ftting, Iracture neck oI Iemur
and few cases of debility.
The Minister for Health, Dr Neil Sharma
said in developed countries, stroke patients
are stabilised in the acute hospital setting
and then referred for multi disciplined care
in Stroke Units, to promote early return of
patients into the home and community.
Active physiotherapy, improved nursing
care, speech therapy and rehabilitation are
some facets of treatment, Dr Sharma said.
The ministry will deploy some of its
new graduate nurses, Physiotherapists,
Community Rehabilitation assistants
to this facility to be housed at Tamavua
Hospital.
Corporate organisations and NGO/CSO,
keen to partner in this new development
are requested to contact the Hospital
Administrator at CWM Hospital, Major
Ned Taito.
The $600 million target set for new revenue
before the end of this year has been met by
Fijis largest investing and marketing body,
Investment Fiji.
ChieI Executive OIfcer Ravuni Uluilakeba
said with the support of the Governments 22
statutory agencies, they have implemented
projects worth over $600 million.
Countries that were not known to us have
invested in Fiji with us and the areas of
investment are mainly in tourism, mining,
real estate and manufacturing sector, Mr
Uluilakeba said.
The Chairman of Investment Fiji, Mr
Adrian Sofeld said they are improving the
application processing process to better
cater the local and international investors.
We are addressing issues such as applications,
timely decisions and more eIfcient way oI
doing business, Mr Sofeld said.
Sofeld said that Investment Fiji is looking
at success cases in other countries including
Singapore and Mauritius to better understand
investment models.
Mauritius is similar to Fiji as their main
agriculture resource was sugar and they have
spent a lot on infrastructure development so
we are looking at models to improve Fijis
investment environment.
Mr Sofeld said they are also working with
the Department of Town and Country
Planning and local authorities to speed up
processes and work as a team.
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CELAP delegation farewell
Call for changes to Credit Act
HIGH interest rates, poor assessment of
consumers' fnancial positions and unIair
credit contracts were major issues raised by
the Small Claims Tribunal referees during
their recent training.
The referees were part of the Consumer
Council of Fiji-organised training workshop
on consumer protection legislation.
A statement from the consumer council said
the workshop revealed that uncontrolled
interest rates were the main cause of cases
ending up at tribunal.
This was because of uncontrolled high interest
cases forced and demanded on customers to
pay.
"Hire-purchase (HP) providers charge an
average interest rate of 15 to 21 per cent,
which is very high for an average customer to
pay," council's chief executive Premila Kumar
Minister for Foreign Affairs Ratu Inoke
KubuaboIa with members of the China
Executive Leadership Academy Pudong
(CELAP). On the right is China's Ambassador
to Fiji His ExceIIency Huang Yeng
Minister for Foreign Affairs Ratu Inoke
KubuaboIa chats with the China Executive
Leadership Academy Pudong (CELAP)
deIegation at Boron House.
said.
Mrs Kumar said referees at the workshop
desired to see a reduction in the number
of cases referred to them for claims by HP
providers.
Defaults and repossessions were also results of
the high interest rates and the poor assessment
oI fnancial capabilities oI customers.
"Consumers' fnancial burdens do not end
after repossession as many still need to clear
their debts with the HP companies," Mrs
Kumar said.
"This further leads to a bad credit record
jeopardizing future borrowings."
The council hopes to submit a proposal
to the government aIter fndings Irom the
workshop strengthened its call for changes in
the Consumer Credit Act to protect vulnerable
consumers.
The academy which specializes in
leadership standards has been working
very closely with the Public Service
Commission in trying to lift the standard
of public service delivery in a timely,
eIfciently and eIIectively manner.
Foreign Affairs and International
Cooperation Minister Ratu Inoke said
the Chinese Government and institutions
have been very helpful in helping Fiji in a
various sectors but more importantly in the
education sector.
Ratu Inoke said under the goodwill
relations between the PSC and CELAP, a
large number of civil servants who have
undergone trainings have become an asset
for Government.
A large number of our civil servants have
undergone the scholarship programs for
higher and technical training offered by
the Chinese Government and Universities,
and have benefted and continue to beneft
from this friendly gesture by the Chinese
Government, he said
This has positively contributed to Fijis
human resource development for the
eIfcient running oI our governance.
Fijis Public Service Commission
permanent secretary Mr Parmesh Chand
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Air Pacic Limited, Air Pac Group record loss
Extensive eIIorts by Air Pacifc have paid oII
as the national airline has revealed signifcant
reduction in losses.
Air Pacifc Limited reported an operating loss
oI only $3.6 million in its fnancial results Ior
fscal year ending March 31, 2011.
When compared to an operating loss
of $91.8m for the previous year, the
improvement is indeed quite signifcant.
Meanwhile, Air Pacifc Group also reported
an operating loss of $4.3m, compared to an
operating loss of $78.5m for the previous
year.
The group includes the national airline, its
wholly-owned subsidiary Pacifc Sun and a
38.75 per cent stake in the Softel Fiji Resort
and Spa on Denarau Island.
Chairman oI Air Pacifc board oI directors
Nalin Patel attributed the signifcant
reduction in losses to the extensive efforts and
measures put in place by the new managing
director and chieI executive David Pfieger,
his new management team and Air Pacifc's
talented and dedicated employees.
"To have accomplished these dramatically
improved results from the previous year,
which was the worst in our history, is a
noteworthy accomplishment.
"This completely validates the board's
decision to bring in David (Pfieger) and
support our new management team with
changing the strategic focus and direction of
our national airline.
"In particular, our new management team
was able to generate 37,000 more passengers,
grow Air Pacifc's revenue by $40m, and cut
nonfuel costs by $13m," Mr Patel said.
On a net basis, Air Pacifc Ltd reported an
aIter tax statutory proft oI $24.7m, and Air
Pacifc Group reported an aIter tax statutory
proft oI $25.2m (versus a $65.3m loss and
a $58.9m loss respectively for the previous
fscal year).
This included payments received due to the
cancelation of delayed aircraft deliveries.
Mr Pfieger noted the fnancial results were
the result of round-the-clock hard work by
the entire Air Pacifc team.
"They are even more remarkable when you
consider that underlying fuel price increases
in FY2010/11 pushed overall costs up $39m
from the prior year.
"Our airline also had to deal with its frst Iull
year of new competition from two low cost
carriers in our largest market.
Mr Pfieger stressed despite FY2009/10's
results being the worst in Air Pacifc's history,
everyone got behind their FY2010/11
restructuring efforts and made it happen.
"While we are clearly not done yet, our
remarkable improvement from last year's
perIormance clearly refects the capabilities
oI Air Pacifc's team oI proIessionals. In
short, our turnaround plan is working," he
said.
Mr Pfieger said the restructuring and
upgrading oI their airline must be fnished but
it must also be noted that fuel prices are even
higher in the current fscal year (FY2011/12).
"As the bar gets higher, it is critical that we
stay focused on completing our turnaround
plan and ensuring that Air Pacifc can
continue to succeed in the face of any future
risks.
"This could range from additional oil price
volatility to any economic fallout that arises
from more problems in the EU," he said.
Other highlights of FY2010 /11 include:
- Launching new Suva-Auckland service;
- Implementing new airport check-in times to
ensure better on-time performance;
- Increasing focus on China and the airline's
Hong Kong route;
- Restructuring and rightsizing Pacifc Sun;
- A fawless move to a new global reservations
system; and,
- The completion oI a network and feet
assessment which led to this year's addition
of a new B737-800 and the selection of the
Airbus A330-200 as a replacement wide-
body aircraft.
Australian union ofcials deported from Fiji
A delegation of Australian and New
Zealand trade unionists have been refused
entry to Fiji and deported.
The group had wanted to meet with unions
and employees to investigate alleged abuse
of workers' rights in Fiji.
But it was anticipated the Australian
Council of Trade Unions and New Zealand
union delegation would be refused entry
after the military government accused
them of being biased.
On arrival in Nadi airport delegates'
passports and those of accompanying
media were confscated and they were
refused a request for consular assistance.
The ABC was travelling with the party.
The group arrived back in Australia on
Tuesday night.
Fiji Trade Union Congress president
Daniel Urai, who was meant to meet the
delegation, says the deportation was illegal.
"They've [the delegation] committed
no crime. The government said to the
Australian and New Zealand unions 'come
and see for yourself what is happening in
Fiji'. So we see no legitimate reason to stop
them," he said.
Foreign Affairs Minister Kevin Rudd says
it is concerning that consular access was
denied to members of the delegation which
included ACTU boss Ged Kearney.
"The Fiji interim government had missed
an opportunity to demonstrate that it is not
afraid of international scrutiny," he said in
a statement.
"The Fiji interim government has in recent
months targeted trade union leaders and
introduced draconian laws restricting the
rights of workers.
"As sadly anticipated, the Fiji interim
government has not taken this opportunity
to make a start on badly needed
improvements to workers rights."
Mr Rudd says Australia has an ongoing
commitment to promoting labour and
human rights and ensuring trade unionists
remain free from intimidation.
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Fiji has a right to protect economy
The President of the Fiji Chamber of
Commerce & Industry says that every country
has the right to protect the economy of their
own country including Fiji and her Tasman
neighbors, Australia and New Zealand.
Chamber President Mr Peter Mazey in
direct response to threats made by the
Australian Council of Trade Unions said
that the union bodys previous attempts to
destabilize Fiji`s national carrier Air Pacifc
had the potential to affect thousands of
employees in the very industries these unions
claimed to be representing.
'It is interesting to see that Air Pacifc working
with the Fiji unions was able to ensure the future
oI the workers, it was done the Pacifc way and
certainly not what happened in Australia with
Qantas and the Australian Government having
to be involved after millions of dollars was
lost and thousands of peoples lives affected
through union strike action Mr Mazey said.
From a business perspective our only
interest is to look after our businesses and our
employees as it is through them we operate
and grow, I know of no businesses in Fiji
who do not work with the unions to ensure
a peaceful working environment exists,
he added.
While responding to the deportation of
Australian union oIfcials, Mr Mazey said that
the intentions considered were the same that
any country would apply if any visitor is seen
as a threat.
Nowhere in the world are agitators welcome
especially those who have an agenda to cause
problems, Mr Mazey said.
Australia and New Zealand have certainly
stopped any Fijians from visiting who they
perceive to be a threat to their country and
economy so why should we not apply the
same rules, Mr Mazey asked.
Mr Mazey also called on union leaders to
engage in dialogue to clear any outstanding
issues.
It is the false media reports being issued
in Australia and New Zealand that we
dont welcome as that does affect our
business here in Fiji. It affects the jobs of
our employees and it effects our future.
I have always believed that business
leaders and unions must work together as
we both represent the same people, our
workers.
If the ACTU and NZCTU must visit,
please come with an open mind and with
no preconceived ideas.
39 conrmed typhoid
cases in Fiji
The Ministry of Health has reported a total
oI 39 confrmed typhoid cases confned to
the village of Nanokoko, Ba sub-division.
In cautioning the movement of those living
in Bukuya, the ministry has restricted mass
gatherings in the area as part of its efforts to
effectively control and reduce typhoid cases.
Ministry spokesperson, Peni Namotu said
the village has been provided with medical
treatments and health inspectors have
inspected various facilities including those
providing water supply.
The villages main source of water supply
is the river and upon inspection, it was
found in need of improvement to both
the water supply and toilet facilities, Mr
Namotu said.
The 39 confrmed cases have been treated
and patients are recovering at the Bukuya
Health Centre.
The health team is monitoring the situation
at the village and is on standby working
together with other Government ministries.
Monika Arora found
guilty, awaits sentencing
Former Vinod Patel and Company
employee Monika Arora charged with
money laundering and corrupt practices has
been found guilty by the Suva High Court.
In overturning the unanimous not guilty
verdict by assessors Judge Justice Salesi
Temo said the state witnesses were
credible and the information presented
before the court by various witnesses was
also credible.
Delivering his judgment Justice Temo said
Arora has been charged and convicted for
money laundering and corrupt practices.
Arora unlawfully obtained $472,466 and
disposed the cash Ior her and the beneft
of others by forging Vinod Patel and
Companies cheques and vouchers between
December 2005 and 2007.
She is also offered $10,000 to the accountant of
the company to stop any form of investigation
against her.
Arora will be sentenced on January 26th
next year.
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Seatbelt offence tops list
Not wearing a seat belt while travelling in
a car is the most committed traIfc oIIence
on the countrys roads.
According to statistics revealed by the Land
Transport Authority, 279 people were booked
last month for failing to wear seatbelts.
Authority spokesperson Vera Wedlock said
they have noted an increase of 203 cases
from October. The second most committed
offence last month was failure to give way
signals and 202 people were booked for
this.
Driving a motor vehicle with defect order
in Iorce was the third highest traIfc oIIence
with 111 bookings.
'This statistics refects to the Authority the
publics lax attitude towards their safety
during this festive period.
The members of the public need to be
mindful and reminded of their safety and to
always buckle up at all times whilst driving
or travelling on the road, Ms Wedlock said.
She said this was the time of the year that
most accidents happened. Safety belts can
prevent deaths in half of the accidents that
happen on our roads.
The authority encourages the public to be
alert and diligent while on the roads during
this festive period.
The public is to be made aware that life is
important and should be valued by paying
attention to the little things that may save
our lives.
Parents have also been asked to strap their
children in securely while travelling and
not to carry children in the front seat of
their vehicles.
Fiji paid return
airfares for some
ACTU/NZ union
delegation
Attorney General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum
confrmed that Fiji paid Ior the airIare back
for some members of the Australian and
NZ union delegation that was asked to go
back to Sydney.
Sayed-Khaiyum confrmed this to the
media.
Meanwhile the Attorney General said the
Fijian Government has every right to refuse
entry to Australian and NZ trade unionists
that came on a Sydney fight.
Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum said this is Fijis
sovereign right.
While Fiji Trades Union Congress
President Daniel Urai said the government
had no legal basis to ban the overseas
unionists from entering the country,
Sayed-Khaiyum said Urai knows that he is
misleading people by saying that.
The head of the Australian Council of
Trade Unions, Ged Kearney now said she
is more determined than ever to expose
alleged abuses of workers rights in Fiji.
Sayed Khaiyum stressed that the Australian
and NZ union delegation had already made
its mind up before arriving in Fiji, and is
attempting to interfere in Fijis internal
affairs.
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Fiji Government to slash tax in 2012
Decision may help kick-start economy
The Fiji government went big on tax in its
2012 national budget, delivered late last month
in its capital Suva. For one, it signifcantly
reduced corporate income tax from 28 percent
to 20 percent, which should put it on par with
countries that have low corporate tax, barring
the tax havens.
This was well received by Fijis business
community and viewed with interest by
potential investors.
It also reduced personal income tax and
increased the tax threshold to F$15,600,
foregoing $53.1 million with the increase in
tax threshold alone, and it may seem like it is
losing a lot from this.
But at least for the new year, the Fiji government
expects no major shift in tax revenue.
In 2012, direct taxes are estimated to total
F$477.4 million, F$26 million or 5.8 percent
above this years collections. The increase is
largely due to higher collections anticipated in
corporate taxes.
Although the corporate tax rate will be
reduced from 28 percent to 20 percent in the
2012 Budget, its full impact will not be realized
until 2013, it said in its the Budget papers.
Fiji has gradually reduced its corporate tax rate
at an average of one percent a year, from the 35
percent in 2000 and this move, shaving eight
percent in one year, is unprecedented.
Considering however the low investment
climate in the countryand some have linked
this to a general hesitation by investorsthe
decision may help kick-start things for some,
although the concern is there that investors
would need to see this 20 percent stick and not
be changed again to a higher fgure two or three
years from now.
With regard to the reductions in income and
corporate tax rates, the government has taken
a bold step in unchartered waters and has
fnally implemented the reductions that have
historically been under debate.
Investors need to be assured that policies which
encourage growth are maintained in the long-
term and implementation is consistent thereby
giving them the confdence to invest, wrote
accounting frm PricewaterhouseCoopers in its
commentary on the Budget.
But the Fiji government is certain its fnances
will not suffer from the huge reduction. Its tax
reform sees it shifting the tax burden to new
areas and it has also promised to tighten up on
compliance, warning tax evaders they will not
be able to hide in Fiji`s fnancial system.
We will lower your taxes but no longer will
government look the other way with regard to
people and businesses not complying with tax
and customs laws, said Fijis Prime Minister
Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama in his
Budget address.
My government is doing its part to lower taxes
and reduce the burden on you. But you must do
your part too, whether youre an individual, a
business or a fnancial institution.
In reality, if everyone in Fiji paid their taxes
and complied with customs laws, we could
easily have a surplus budget with prudential
fnancial management.
We would provide more services. We as a
nation could do more. If youre not complying
with the rules, you know who you are. And
soon, through FRCA (Fiji Revenue and
Customs Authority), we will know who you
are, Bainimarama warned.
New taxes will be levied on all voice calls in
the country, outstanding credit card balances,
Iringe benefts, luxury cars, and what used to
be a Hotel Turnover Tax imposed on hotels in
the country is now renamed Service Turnover
Tax and widened to apply to other services
within the tourism sector including bars and
nightclubs, home stay operators, in-bound
tour operators and rental car operators among
others.
Departure tax has also been increased from
F$100 to F$150.
While there has also been a huge reduction
in personal income tax and the tax threshold
lifted, those in the very high income bracket
earning more than F$270,000 a year and
comprising some one percent of taxpayers
will pay more.
They will essentially fund the governments
social welfare programmes to the tune of some
F$9.8 million.
There is hope the relaxation on personal
income tax would drive an increase in Value
Added Tax (VAT). VAT receipts for 2010
amounted to $447.0 million and collections for
2011 are expected to reach $548.1 million.
The increase is largely due to the upward
revision in the VAT rate in the 2011 Budget,
from 12.5 percent to 15.0 percent.
In 2012, VAT collections are expected to
surpass 2011 receipts by $60.0 million or 11.0
percent.
The optimistic VAT outturn for 2012 emanates
from an expected increase in consumption
spending due to the reduction in PAYE tax
rates and the 3.0 percent salary adjustment for
civil servants, the budget papers revealed.
Fiji`s 2012 Budget plans to run a net defcit
of F$135 million or 1.9 percent of GDP,
compared to F$238.1 million (3.5 percent of
GDP) in 2011.
It expects to fnance that Irom domestic
sources. OI late, Fiji`s fnancial system has
been carrying high liquidity, staying at above
F$600 million during the second half of the
year.
The Fiji government should have no trouble
raising fnance to Iund its budget defcit.
Increase of rent freeze extended
The Attorney General and Minister for
Industry and Trade Mr Aiyaz Sayed-
Khaiyum has announced that "the freeze
on residential tenancy and ground rental
has been extended for one year beginning
January 1, 2012 to December 31, 2012".
Mr Sayed-Khaiyum said that the freeze
has been extended to allow the drafting
of new laws that will provide greater
protection for landlords and tenants alike.
In the meantime we need to avoid market
distortions in the residential properties market".
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Hope Ior single mothers
Supporting and empowering disadvantaged
women in the country is one oI the key
concerns Ior Government and the Ministry
oI Social WelIare, Women and Poverty
Alleviation is stressing the importance
oI economically empowering women,
especially those that are victims oI abuse.
Dr Jiko Luveni, head oI the ministry recently
visited and donated sewing machines to
the Loloma Home shelter in Nadi. While
the shelter, which provides reIuge Ior eight
single mothers and eleven children, has
become a success story Ior Government,
the real success story is the women who live
there and now call the shelter their home.
While the ministry has provided Iunding
and technical equipment to the shelter, Dr
Luveni said her ministry will continue its
Iocus on ensuring that women and children
like those in Loloma Home are looked
aIter and rehabilitated. She added that this
includes any Iuture plans on the ministry`s
part to improving its services.
'The ministry will continue to assist
Loloma Home, as we would like to see single
mothers being empowered to be reintegrated
into the society. They should be economically
empowered to live a Iulflling liIe without
any discrimination, Dr Luveni said.
Loloma Home director, Adi Laite
Kubunadakai, whilst thanking the ministry
Ior its assistance, also confrmed that there
is an increase in the number oI single
mothers being reIerred to the Home.
'Loloma Home was established in 2009
and we support single mothers neglected
in the society. We are assisted by the
Ministry oI Social WelIare through Iunds
which is dedicated to Iacility upgrading
and providing Iood to single mothers and
children staying at this Home.
There has been an increase in the number
oI single mothers. From 20 last year we
had 32 this year, she said.
She said the cases are reIerred Irom the
ministry, the Fiji Women`s Crisis Centre
(FWCC) and the Pacifc Counseling Social
Services (PCSS).
Kubunadakai said most oI these cases
reIerred include women and children who
are ill-treated, without any support Irom
their Iamilies.
'In some oI the cases, women are also
legally married and just recently, two girls
were reIerred Irom Homes oI Hope in
Suva. The youngest mother is 18 years old
with a Iour-year old baby girl.
Adi Laite revealed that three oI the single
mothers are working at resorts to support
their living and while three months
is given Ior starters. They can choose
to stay thereaIter depending on their
economic situation.
'Some oI them reunite with their Iamilies
while others settle in Hart Homes in
Lautoka. The plan is to build a proper
home and the electrical machines are a
blessing Ior the women here Ior they can
sew their clothes and especially make
school uniIorms Ior the children, she
said.
Mrs Roslin Sabsetin, a resident at the
Loloma Home said she is happy to be
around people who give her support and
care which she was deprived oI Irom her
Iamily.
'It has been six months I have been here
and I fnd it peaceIul. I didn`t have anyone
to go to as my husband used to beat me
up that led to serious head injuries. My
husband mistreated me while two oI my
children are settled and they told me
straight that they can`t look aIter me.
It paralyzed me Ior months and I had
almost given up on liIe till I came to
Loloma Home where I Iound the strength
to start my liIe again, Mrs Sabsetin said.
Fiji on track with
nancial services
Fiji is on track to achieve its goal oI
reaching at least 150,000 unbanked citizens
through a coordinated national eIIort by
the year 2014.
The need to reach unbanked citizens is part oI
Government`s development plans to provide
fnancial services to those who have never
accessed this resource.
Reserve Bank oI Fiji Governor, Barry
Whiteside said the commitment was reached
at a National Microfnance Workshop
in 2009 organized by the Reserve Bank
and supported by the Pacifc Financial
Inclusion Program (PFIP).
'A key outcome at this workshop was
the commitment by all participants to a
common vision oI reaching at least 150,000
unbanked citizens through a coordinated
national eIIort by the year 2014, Mr
Whiteside said.
'It is extremely encouraging to note that
we are on track towards achieving these
goals, perhaps even earlier than targeted.
Mr Whiteside added that up until September,
RBF provided this service to more than
51,000 people nationwide.
'About 34 per cent oI the 150,000 persons
targeted have since had some Iorm oI access
to basic fnancial services, Mr Whiteside
said.
'This is due to the eIIorts oI all the
stakeholders that are part oI this process oI
enabling an outreach oI greater fnancial
inclusion in Fiji.
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Another billion dollar mine to open soon
Fiji`s mining industry is on the roll
Iollowing the opening oI the Bauxite mine
in Bua with recent reports now revealing
that the Namosi copper mine to be opened
next year will bring in millions oI dollars in
Ioreign exchange.
The Department oI Mineral Resources
is anticipating another fnd with huge
prospects the Tuvatu Gold Mine.
Department director, Malakai Finau said
Tuvatu is earmarked to be one oI the big
players in the mining sector in the next Iew
years.
'Tuvatu is indeed one oI the biggest
prospects with current estimates ranging
between 600,000 - 800,000 ounces oI gold
resource estimated to earn billions oI
dollars in Ioreign exchange, Mr Finau
said.
'Mineral exploration in progress is
conducted by Lion One Ltd to identiIy more
gold resources and other minerals that may
be there based on the geological setting
and the type and style oI mineralization.
Exploration work has been carried out in
the area Ior some time now and by the end
oI the next two years, Fiji will be able to
know iI there will be another mine to add
to a growing list oI mines opening around
the country.
'The prospecting license holder has been
here Ior a couple oI years now. Their
exploration license will expire in 2013,
Mr Finau said.
'The chances are quite promising Ior
Tuvatu but more work needs to be done to
confrm the resources available.
Mr Finau also confrmed that apart Irom
gold, other minerals will be mined at
Tuvatu.
'There are signatures oI a style oI mineralization
that indicate presence oI copper, he said.
Staff terminated for medical certicate scam
The Ministry oI Works Transport & Public
Utilities announced the termination oI 58
ministry staII within the Central Eastern aIter they
were implicated in a medical certifcate scam.
Ministry spokesperson Sainiana Radrodro
said the decision was reached aIter extensive
investigations were carried out when it was noted
that medical certiIicates oI a large number oI
staII Irom as Iar as Taunovo depot in Navua and
Naqali in Naitasiri were producing sick certiIicates
Irom the same medical centre in Nausori.
'The same staII was noted to be regularly
sick and many had exhausted their sick leave
days provided Ior in the annual allowance.
Some had gone on to borrow leave and
were producing these medical certifcates
Irom the same doctor, Ms Radrodro said.
She said that it was disturbing to note that most oI
these certifcates were produced without actual
physical examination oI the patients or oIfcials.
'In that respect, the ministry has alerted the
Ministry oI Health with regards to these
practices and also enlisted the assistance oI the
Public Service Commission and the Solicitor
General`s oIfce in the appropriate action
that needs to be taken, Ms Radrodro said.
Ms Radrodro Iurther revealed that another
set oI staII are still being interviewed and
investigated as part oI the second phase oI
their investigations, which could result in the
suspension oI senior oIfcers or issuance oI
warning letters Ior their involvement or lax
attitude in the monitoring oI this practice.
'The ministry has made this decision aIter
careIul consideration oI all the Iacts and
whilst we are mindIul that we are approaching
the Iestive season where Iamilies would
like to end the year on a positive note, we
are unable to turn a blind eye to any acts
oI collusions or malpractice by our staII.
'Throughout the year, staII are encouraged to
set their priorities right and thus, we are calling
on all our staII to ensure they act within the
rules and regulations oI their contracts and
also act in a manner beftting their positions
as oIfcers oI the Government, she said.
According to Ms Radrodro, this termination
will put an end to the abuse oI sick day leave
that has become prevalent in government
institutions over the past years, and sends out
a very strong warning Ior those that engage in
such practices to immediately put a stop to it.
Ms Radrodro has called on all senior staII and
managers to play a more vigilant role in reporting such
oIIicers who are Iound to be breaching the regulations.
'It is prudent that accountability, transparency
and ethics are emphasized to staII and it starts Irom
basic issues such as these, Ms Radrodro added.
Island Chill Water exhibited in
Millionaire Fair
Island Chill Natural Artesian Water
continues to grow and the Fijian product is
currently being exhibited at the Millionaire
Fair, Amsterdam in Netherlands.
The 2011 Prime Minister`s Exporter to
Asia Award winner is being increasingly
sought in niche overseas markets.
The Millionaire Fair which started last Friday
is a high class event that has more than
300 exhibitors and the Fiji bottled water is
advertised on the event website as well.
The Fair attracts more than 50,000
executive and business class consumers
Irom across the globe and Australian model
and actress Elle Macpherson was one
Iamous personality present at the opening
oI the show. Like others, she also took a sip
oI the Fijian water.
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Fiji-Australia Business Council
caution's Australian Union
The Fiji - Australia Business Council is
calling on the Australian Council oI Trade
Unions ('ACTU) to have an open mind
towards their proposed visit to Fiji.
Business Council President, Ajay Raniga
questioned the source oI the Australian
union body`s allegations adding that it
should not have any pre-conceived ideas.
'ACTU must not come with pre-conceived
ideas oI alleged labour abuses, he said.
'Being able to sit and dialogue with the
Fijian Government is something that they
should take into consideration beIore
making up their minds without even
visiting Fiji frst.
'From the business council point oI view,
it would be a major disappointment should
ACTU decide to take action on Fiji, he said.
'This will greatly destabilize the Fijian
economy as this will aIIect our tourism
industry and also aIIect the promotion oI
the buy Fiji made products to Australians.
Mr Raniga added that trade unions should
not in any way dictate to business houses
and government on how they operate.
Four years for MHCC
It was a proud day Ior Morris Hedstrom
City Centre (MHCC) as it celebrated its
Iourth birthday.
The celebration included a birthday
cake cutting ceremony by the directors
oI MHCC which was Iollowed by some
reIreshments. The fnale came when Santa
Clause appeared to entertain the little
children.
MHCC Director oI Retail and Marketing,
Kunaseelan Sabaratnam said, "We opened
MHCC in 2007 at 12 noon on December
12 and it has been Iour long years and it
has since then transIormed into a landmark
and it's a meeting point Ior everybody.
'It`s all under one rooI; you basically come
into one place and you have everything
Irom Iashion stores to total retails and we
have the best Iood court at MHCC with a
variety oI diIIerent Ioods Irom all around
the world," Mr Sabaratnam said.
He said there were plans to extend the
MHCC building by two more stories.
"What is exciting right now is that we
'Employees and employers should be able
to maintain good business dealings and
good relations without the involvement oI
another party.
Sharing similar sentiments the Fiji - New
Zealand Business Council President Carl
Cameron said that the visit Irom ACTU and
the New Zealand Council oI Trade Unions
('NZCTU)) did not augur well Ior trade and
businesses given its possible employment
implications towards the economy.
'The two trade unions oI Australia and New
Zealand are only causing harm domestically
to Fiji, Mr Cameron said.
'They are trying to create awareness and
notoriety oI their cause which seems selfsh
and ill-conceived and will hit the very people
that they are supposed to be protecting.
Fiji Employers Federation ChieI
Executive OIfcer Mr Nezbit Hazelman
also questioned the motives behind the
visit to Fiji by the ACTU stating that the
union body was ignoring the various
progress made by government towards the
employment sector.
are also looking into entertainment and
intending to add two more foors and come
up with total entertainment.
'The decision has already been made and
it's on the drawing board now.
'We're looking at going into various Iorms
oI entertainment Ior young children and
activities where the whole Iamily will be
able to do together," Mr Sabaratnam said.
He said it was an exciting time Ior the
company and that this Christmas would
probably be the best year since the birth oI
the company.
'It's been an exciting year and currently this
Christmas we have had so many promotions
and give-away and we have come up with a
Christmas catalogue where all our regular
customers including our Flash and Gain
customers are going to have a book where
they have nine thousand dollars worth oI
giveaway vouchers to shop on.
"It's got to be the most exciting and I think
the best Christmas ever since I came here
Iour years ago," he said.
Delay in speed camera project
THE Land Transport Authority has yet to install
speed light cameras because oI unIoreseen
changes in the terms and conditions oI the
initial contract.
LTA media oIfcer Vera Wedlock did not
elaborate on the delay but said the authority
would resume implementations as soon as
a contract was fnalized.
The speed and red light cameras were tested
at the end oI last year by the authority and
had been earmarked Ior operation by this year.
However, Ms Wedlock said the project
would begin soon.
"With things fnalized now, we are able
to proceed with the implementation oI
this project," she said, adding the cameras
would help curb speeding and also pick out
drivers who jump red lights.
She said the cameras have dual systems
that were static and mobile and that they
could also help locate stolen vehicles.
"The installation oI these cameras will
be benefcial to everyone collectively - at
the end oI the day we need to ensure our
roads are saIe - public saIety is oI pivotal
concern," Ms Wedlock said.
Ambassador, Abel
Guterres presents
credentials to President
THE ambassador oI the Democratic
Republic oI Timor Leste, Abel Guterres,
has presented his credentials at Government
House to President, Ratu Epeli Nailatikau.
Mr Guterres, who has had an extensive
proIession in the feld oI broadcasting
and journalism, was also appointed as the
representative oI his country in Australia,
New Zealand and the Pacifc.
The non-resident ambassador also
undertook post graduate studies in
international law, politics, diplomatic
practices and international trade and fnance
Irom OxIord University in England.
He has also served as Timor Leste's consul
to Australia based in Sydney and has also
been the Ambassador to Australia and New
Zealand.
Toddler burns in lovo ames
A MAN is recovering in hospital with
serious injuries he suIIered aIter jumping
out oI a nightclub situated on the top foor
oI a building.
The man allegedly had an argument with
his girlIriend inside the Suva nightclub last
Saturday night.
As a result oI the argument, the man got
upset and he jumped out oI the building.
Police spokesman, Inspector Atunaisa
Sokomuri confrmed the incident and said
the man was admitted at the Colonial War
Memorial Hospital.
"The man was arguing with his girlIriend
and he got upset over something and as a
result jumped Irom the second foor oI the
building in which the nightclub is situated,"
he said.
"Such silly acts can result in a person's
death and it's only wise that people control
their drinking."
Inspector Sokomuri said people should
not abuse alcohol, irrespective oI it being
during the Iestive season or any normal
part oI the year.
He said the recent incident oI the man
jumping out the nightclub should be a
warning to others.
"People should just drink responsibly at all
times because excessive drinking causes
all kinds oI problems like this recent
incident."
Angry lover survives nightclub plunge
A TODDLER suIIered Iatal burns when he
wandered close to an unattended lit lovo pit
his grandIather was preparing Ior a Ieast.
Two-year old Akuila Cabenalotu died last
Saturday, 24 hours aIter he was hospitalised
Ior burns he sustained to his torso and thighs
at his Cunningham home in Suva.
The toddler was playing with his older
sibling near the pit while their 75-year old
grandIather, Mitieli Lalanabaravi, was
peeling dalo Ior the Ieast.
The grieving grandIather said the loss oI
little Akuila was hard to accept and his
Iamily was still in shock.
"They took a lit frewood Irom the lovo pit
and soaked it in a bowl oI kerosene that was
leIt in the banana patch," Mr Lalanabaravi
said. "The container caught fre. The older
child wanted to toss the burning container
aside when it Iell on his younger brother."
Mr Lalanabaravi said he had earlier chased
his grandsons on three occasions Irom the
lovo pit area and was peeling dalo when
they heard children screaming.
"I told my son to run to the scene at the
back oI the house. When he got there, the
children were trying to put out the fames
that engulIed his (Akuila's) shirt. They
were trying to put it (fre) out with their
hands," he said.
"My son ripped the shirt oII and then we
rushed him (Akuila) to hospital at around
2pm on Friday," Mr Lalanabaravi said
adding that the child was pronounced dead
by medical authorities at 5 pm on Saturday."
Police spokesman Inspector Atunaisa
Sokomuri said the toddler's mother was
drying clothes when the incident happened.
According to the Iamily, the lovo was
being prepared Ior a women's community
organisation.
Insp Sokomuri said children should always
be monitored near fres, water and roads.
He said the tragedy could have been avoided
had adults watched over the children.
"People need to get their priorities right,"
Inspector Sokomuri said.
Miss Fiji crowned Miss
South Pacic 2011
Miss Fiji, Alisi Rabukawaqa has been
crowned Miss South Pacifc 2011 in Apia,
Samoa.
The frst runner up was Miss Hawaii,
Kawena Ka-Malamalama-O-Nalani Souza,
second runner up- Miss Tonga, Liberty
Hinalei AIeaki, third runner up went to
Miss Papua New Guinea Sarah Kila Karo
and the Iourth runner up was Miss Cook
Islands, Uirangi Bishop.
Rabukawaqa who is also the reigning Miss
VodaIone Hibiscus 2011 represented Fiji
among nine other South Pacifc countries.
Apart Irom the Miss South Pacifc title,
Rabukawaqa was also awarded Ior best
interviews during the pageant.
She advocated on the issue oI shark
protection.
The pageant started in 1987 and Fiji only
won in 2009.
His Excellency the President Ratu Epeli
Nailatikau and the new non-resident
Ambassador of TimorLeste to Fiji, Abel
Guterres at Government House.
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Further ACTU trade sanctions will threaten 4,000 jobs
Fiji`s Textile Clothing Footwear Council is
seriously concerned with the consequences
oI Iurther trade sanctions proposed by the
Australian Council oI Trade Unions as it
will threaten over 4,000 jobs.
President Kalpesh Solanki is also
questioning why the ACTU is embarking
on a Iact-fnding mission aIter they have
publicly targeted industries in Fiji.
Solanki said ACTU`s campaign will aIIect
over 4,000 people directly employed in the
industry.
He said the impact will also be on the
contribution that the industry makes to
Fiji`s economy in terms oI export revenue
which stands at $95 million, job creation,
poverty alleviation and investment.
Solanki said in October, ACTU president
Ged Kearney said in an interview with
Public Service Commission briefs foreign envoys
Year 2011 showed 695 overseas short-term
training programmes which were Iunded
by development partners and agencies.
This was revealed at the inaugural meeting
oI institutions and development partners
involved in human resource development
matters by the Public Service Commission
(PSC).
Permanent Secretary Ior Public Service
Parmesh Chand said the objective oI the
meeting was to discuss public service
human resource needs and priorities with
partners and stakeholders.
'The meeting is to explore options
Ior closer collaboration with such
stakeholders and obtain inIormation on the
specifc roles played by diIIerent partners
and stakeholders, Mr Chand said. 'This
will help with the view oI improving
on rationalisation and harmonisation oI
training Ior greater impact and results,
he said.
The meeting was attended by 15
participants including Indonesia China,
Woman pleads for police help
A YOUNG woman who claims her
employer allegedly tried to kiss and undress
her three months ago is worried that justice
may not come her way aIter police Iailed to
update her oI the investigation.
The girl's Iather confrmed that his daughter
lodged a report Iour days aIter the incident
but the oIfcers Iailed to visit them again.
"My daughter reported the matter in
September, Iour days aIter because we
were waiting Ior a medical report Irom
hospital and my daughter took it to police.
"But until today, I don't know whether the
investigation has been completed or not.
"My daughter called the Labasa Police
Station to enquire and they told her to visit
them but when she did, the police told her
they were busy," he said.
The victim said that aIter work one
Radio Australia that 'we will ask Australian
companies not to buy clothes that are made
in Fiji. We will actually start hopeIully
having an impact on the economy there
that the government will have to take
notice oI.
In another interview earlier this month,
Kearney said that 'we are looking at
Iurther trade sanctions. We are asking the
Australian government to examine current
trade agreements with Fiji.
Solanki said the textile industry is just
recovering Irom a massive 25 percent
reduction in export in 2009 and 2010 and
Iurther sanctions will hit them hard.
He said it is also concerning that the ACTU
is seeking to fnd Iacts a Iew months aIter
publicly announcing the campaign against
the industry.
morning, she had taken a shower at her
workplace beIore changing into her work
clothes when the employer allegedly
opened the door and tried to kiss and
undress her.
"I screamed but no one heard me so I
kicked him and ran out oI the room.
"I am pleading with the Police
Commissioner Brigadier General Ioane
Naivalurua to please look into this.
"I have waited Ior about three months now
and every time I go to the police station
in Labasa, the oIfcers keep telling me to
return another day because they are busy,"
the victim said.
Police spokesman Inspector Atunaisa
Sokomuri said he would check details oI
the case with the Labasa police beIore
commenting on the matter.
Malaysia, Korea and United States
envoys. They were brieIed on the progress
oI civil service reIorms and the training
and human resource development plan oI
the PSC.
Mr Chand said the meeting was
inIormative and was able to Iully
accomplish its objectives.
'Detailed inIormation was provided on
the work activities oI the Public Service
Commission, he said.
'InIormation was provided in the area
oI civil service reIorms, particularly
those initiatives and activities being
implemented to turn the public service into
a productive and dynamic workIorce.
Meanwhile, long-term scholarships
provided by donor partners totaled 67 Ior
the year.
'The response Irom donors and partners
was indeed encouraging and with such
engagements our partnerships should be
strengthened substantially, Mr Chand
said.
Biased ACTU Delegation
not welcome in Fiji
1. The Government oI the Republic
oI Fiji ('GOVERNMENT) will now
not welcome any delegation Irom the
Australian Council oI Trade Unions
('ACTU) or the New Zealand Council oI
Trade Unions ('NZCTU)) to visit Fiji.
2. In late November, the President oI
ACTU wrote to the Fijian Attorney-
General inIorming that a delegation Irom
ACTU would be visiting Fiji in December,
and requested an appointment to meet the
Prime Minister and the Attorney-General.
3. As in the past, the Bainimarama
Government has always welcomed genuine
and independent Iact-fnding mission to
Fiji, and to meet with Government as
well as other Stakeholders. Such visits
are welcome since it Iacilitates a better
understanding oI the numerous reIorms
and positive initiatives which have
been implemented by the Bainimarama
Government.
4. The Bainimarama Government was
receptive to allowing Australian trade
unions on a Iact fnding mission and to meet
with Government and other stakeholders
in the belieI that there would be Iree and
Irank discussions on all issues without
any preconceived ideas or positions taken.
Indeed, it is only aIter an independent
assessment can credible conclusions be
arrived at.
5. However, the Government notes that,
even beIore visiting Fiji, the ACTU had
taken a position and Iurthermore planned to
move a resolution at the Australian Labour
Party ConIerence to place Fiji on the same
blacklist as Burma and Zimbabwe.
6. On 6 December 2011, the Government
wrote to the President oI the ACTU seeking
clarifcation on the true independence and
genuineness oI its visit. A press statement
was also issued.
7. In her reply on 8 December 2011, the
ACTU President simply ignored the issue
or creditability and independence. Her
reply stated that the NZCTU would be
joining her delegation and that they will
'endeavour to adjust |their| itinerary
should Government not be able to meet
them at the time ACTU had allocated.
8. It is apparent that ACTU delegation
will have no objectivity and Iairness. It is
Australia to increase aid to Fiji
With reports highlighting an upsurge
in Fiji`s poverty rate, the Australian
government has announced it will increase
its aid to Fiji.
In a report, Australia Foreign AIIairs
Minister Kevin Rudd speaking at the Fourth
High Level Forum on Aid EIIectiveness
held in Busan recently said they remain the
largest bilateral donor to the people oI Fiji
and intends to be there Ior the long haul.
also apparent Irom their correspondence
and interviews to the media that they are
simply not interested in the truth. They are
interested in Iurthering the interests oI 2 or
3 oI their trade union mates in Fiji, such as
Felix Anthony and his accomplices.
9. The Government will now not permit
any delegation Irom ACTU to visit Fiji not
to hold any meeting in Fiji. No member oI
the delegation will be allowed entry into
Fiji. Should they arrive in Fiji, they will be
sent back.
10. The Government remains steadIast
in its vision to implement reIorms that
will improve the standard oI living oI
all workers, and indeed, all Fijians. The
Bainimarama Government is driven by
long-term stability and security Ior Fiji and
Ior all Fijians and is not driven by petty
politics and point- scoring.
11. The ACTU neglects to remind itselI
and tell the rest oI the World that dozens
oI trade unions exist in Fiji and Ireely
negotiate and assert the rights oI their
members with the employers.
12. It is unIortunate that the ACTU, its
New Zealand alliance and Felix Anthony
and his accomplices continue to seek ways
to undermine the Fijian economy and the
livelihood oI the ordinary Fijians.
13. The Essential National Industries
Decree ('Decree), which was introduced
earlier this year, has resulted in the
successIul negotiation oI Iair and just
collective agreements in these industries.
14. The Decree has Ior the frst time
empowered the employers and the workers
to negotiate terms and conditions oI
employment, without any interIerence
Irom a handIul oI trade unionists, who have
over the years enjoyed privileged positions
at the expense oI the diligent workers,
ordinary Fijians and the modernising oI
the Fijian economy. Indeed, no agreement
arrived under the Decree has been enIorced
upon any employer or worker by the
Government.
15. The introduction oI numerous welIare
programmes and the recent tax cuts Ior 99
oI all Fijian tax payers is a maniIestation and
result oI a Government that is committed in
a tangible manner to protecting the rights
and welIare oI all Fijians
'Today I announce that we will increase
development assistance to $36 million
(USD$36.6 million) (2013-2014), up Irom
$18 million (USD$18.3m), said Rudd.
He said Australia is particularly concerned
by reports that situation oI the rural poor in
Fiji is deteriorating.
The $36 million will have an increased
Iocus on the rural poor and continue our
good work on health and education.
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Fiji hosts top Chinese training delegation
Fiji is hosting a high level delegation Irom
the People`s Republic oI China which
specializes in leadership training.
Hosting the group to a luncheon at Borron
House, the Foreign AIIairs Minister Ratu
Inoke Kubuabola extended Government`s
appreciation to hosting a privileged
delegation.
He said that there has been discussion
between Fiji and the People`s Republic oI
China about Senior Executive level training
Ior the Public Service. There have also been
exchanges involving Senior Level staII
between the Public Service Commission
and China Executive Leadership Academy.
He said that the visit oI the Chinese
delegation is timely as it will help the
country materialize the opportunities which
are available Ior Senior Public Servants
to train and be exposed to the 'Can Do
attitude which has largely contributed to
the rapid pace oI economic development
in China.
The Delegation which is expected to visit
Government ministries and tertiary institutions
is headed by Mr Cheng Danhong, the vice
president oI the Academy, Ms Song Jin, Deputy
Director General Department oI International
Exchange, Mr Yan Nailing, Deputy Director,
Department oI Academics, Mr Li Shuqi director
Dept. oI Teaching, Ms Zhou Hui Deputy
Director and Ms He Xiaolei, Program
Manager.
The delegation`s visit is part oI the institution`s
evaluation and assessment to ensure that they
improve training programs and also identiIy
training needs in-collaboration with training
institutions in the country.
They will also be visiting the University oI
the South Pacifc, Fiji National University,
Government Training Center and the
Ministry oI iTaukei AIIairs.
New owner for Fiji Dairy by March 2012
Fiji Dairy Limited (FDL) will have a new
owner by the end oI March 2012.
This has been confrmed by FDL executive
chair Adrian Sofeld.
Sofeld said they have currently received
around 15 to 20 expressions oI interest Irom
interested buyers locally and overseas.
'We are still in the process oI putting
out our due diligence package and the
expressing oI interest will close at the end
oI February, he said.
Sofeld said during March they will
analyze the submissions received and then
Number one export
FOR the past Iew weeks we have discussed
many topics related to the export industry
in Fiji and opportunities in the international
market.
When we speak oI exports, what comes Ioremost
to mind would be something along the lines oI
the agricultural and manuIacturing sectors.
For the person on the street, exports is about
taro or kava, or Iruits Irom the Sigatoka Salad
Bowl.
As one digs deeper, they will fnd that also
the textiles and garment industry has a world
class manuIacturing base even in Fiji built
largely Ior the export business and employing
thousands in the country.
This week we will delve into another category;
which sees the movement oI people itselI out
oI the country sending money back in the
process to impact on our Ioreign exchange
revenue annually.
Many do not realise that our workers posted
overseas are a Iorm oI export themselves.
Simply put, export can be any activity
which generates income Ior the country
Irom an outside source.
Our export in terms oI labor mobility are our
British Army personnel, security oIfcers, nurses,
rugby players, engineers on overseas contracts
and most recently, pilots and fight attendants in
the United Arab Emirates have spiked in the last
Iew years.
Fiji has now joined Tonga and Samoa as
one oI the major remittance economies in
the region.
Remittances picked up in 2009 recording
$294million. This, the Reserve Bank oI Fiji
said, was likely because oI gains Irom the
devaluation oI the Fiji dollar in April 2009.
Remittances remained the largest Ioreign
exchange in the country aIter tourism, the
central bank said in its 2009 annual report.
The growth was 56.5 per cent more than
2008 fgures. (Fiji Times, 2010).
This year the fgure should obviously rise
as more people have leIt our shores to work
overseas.
In 2007, Fiji was rated as one oI the top 10
remittance recipients in the East Asia and
Pacifc region.
Today it has risen to the top 6 (PacNews, 2011).
In the past 5-8 years, Fiji has experienced
a major shiIt in labour migration Irom
the predominately Middle East-based
soldier on a peace-keeping mission or
nurse based in the Marshall Islands to the
now globetrotting rugby player, British
Army soldier, the engineers now scattered
around the globe, school teachers and the
latest trend being that oI high risk security
oIfcers serving in the Middle East.
Just two years running, our Iormer Air
Pacifc trained pilots and fight attendants
are recognised well enough to be taken on
by UAE, the world class airliner based in
Dubai, a nation which makes most oI its
dollars apart Irom oil, Irom the tourism
industry.
Many earn three times more today and
send money back home at least once to two
times per month.
The rapid increase in labour migration Ior
those who try to fnd a better source oI
livelihood to try and support their Iamilies
is now posing very positive results Ior the
country's total revenue.
More money is today spinning around in
the Fijian economy because oI the monies
sent in by those working overseas to their
respective Iamily members.
For instance, on average, a British Army
soldier will send home close to or more
than $10,000Fijian in 6-8 months. For
those whose Iamilies depend solely on this
will be sending more.
Nurses based overseas are earning 2-3
times more than what they used to earn
here, the same goes Ior security personnel
based in Iraq.
Access United Fiji Ltd director Varinava
Tiko told The Fiji Times that Fiji stands
to earn $100m in the next 10 years Irom
security personnel iI the security industry
is Iacilitated well in the near Iuture.
"This is based alone on current contracts
signed by the people whom we have
recruited in the past and sent abroad to Iraq
or all over the Middle East.
The demand exists he says to send another
300-500 people as security personnel.
Like their British Army counterparts have
established a recognised level oI service
and reputation oI being suited to the
conditions oI a stressIul and dangerous
environment.
The rapid increase in proIessional rugby
players in the past fve-years has greatly
contributed to Fiji's Ioreign exchange
rate. The improvements made on a socio-
economic scale are quite visible in rural
settings.
Next week, we will once again look at the
December Buy Fiji Made campaign.
choose the number oI potential purchasers
to negotiate with.
He said they are looking Ior someone who
is a player in the dairy industry.
It`s not only a requirement to be Iamiliar
with the dairy industry. It`s a management
thing as much as anything. We need to
look at the fnancial capability oI the
investors and their international and local
experience, said Sofeld.
He said they will also look at potential
investors exposure to dairy products generally
and knowledge oI the dairy industry.
Courts Christmas promotion
Courts (Fiji) Limited is renowned to
reward its customers handsomely in every
promotion adding value to an incredible
shopping experience to customers.
This Iestive season, Courts is having its biggest
Christmas promotion oI over $400,000 worth oI
prizes and Iree giveaways.
One lucky Courts winner, Eseta Koroi, walked
away with her purchase worth $699 Iree oI
charge.
Courts director marketing Anil Senewiratne
said this was part oI their Christmas promotion
where a customer has to buy any Singer
sewing machine to automatically qualiIy Ior
the draw.
"There will be fve winners in total and names
will be drawn weekly during live Christmas
Roadshow broadcasts on Saturdays.
"The Iirst winner was drawn on Saturday
December 10 during the live Christmas Roadshow
broadcast at Courts Labasa branch," he said.
The prize was presented on Sunday December
11 at Courts Samabula branch and Mr
Senewiratne said the winner was very
emotional when she heard that her purchase
was being given absolutely Iree.
He said this was Courts way oI saying a
'big Vinaka Vakalevu' to its customers Ior
having confdence and trust over the years
and Ior their continued support.
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Fiji Government stands rm on overseas union interference
The continued persistence by the Australian
Council oI Trade Unions (ACTU) to enter
the country despite the Fijian Government`s
decision to deny entry to the union oIfcials
was well orchestrated even to the point oI
the union oIfcials arriving in the country
with a journalist.
Government this week issued a statement
whereby it noted that, even beIore visiting
Fiji; the ACTU had taken a position and
Iurthermore planned to move a resolution
at the Australian Labour Party ConIerence
to place Fiji on the same blacklist as Burma
and Zimbabwe.
However, the Iour union oIfcials, including
a journalist, were not permitted to enter the
country and were put on the next fight to
Sydney, Australia.
Attorney General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum
confrmed this to local media that despite
the advice given to the union body on
government`s decision to deny them entry,
the well orchestrated arrival oI the union
oIfcials into the country did not take into
account the implications their actions have
on ordinary citizens.
Highlighting what he termed an irresponsible
statement on the part oI the ACTU, the Attorney
General said that unions were not taking into
account those in the various employment
sectors in the country.
'We know what they intend to do may
create hardships Ior the Fijian people,
'What sort oI irresponsible statement is
that questioned the Attorney General
on the underlined statement made by the
ACTU.
Here is a group oI trade unionists who are
also Irom Fiji who are willing to take all
these steps Ior their own selI blandishment
at the expense oI ordinary Fijians, at the
expense oI trying to disrupt our tourism
industry and at the expense oI trying to disrupt
our garment, textile and Iootwear industry.
These are the sorts oI things they`re trying to do
Ior themselves, Mr Sayed- Khaiyum said.
The Attorney General said that the Fijian
government will not sway Irom its pursuit
oI providing employment and alleviating
poverty in the country.
Everybody knows that the Bainimarama
government is supportive oI the policies
and programs oI creating jobs or sustaining
jobs. The Bainimarama government is
supportive oI ensuring that workers rights
are not in any way hindered or that there is
any derogation oI it, Mr Sayed-Khaiyum
said.
The president oI the Fiji Chamber oI
Commerce & Industry joined other unions and
business houses in the country condemning
the visit by the Australian Union body.
Chamber president Mr Peter Mazey said
that while every country has the right to
protect the economy oI their own country, iI
'Australia and New Zealand have certainly
stopped any Fijians Irom visiting (their
countries) who they perceive to be a threat
to their country and economy so why
should we not apply the same rules.
Calling the decision by the ACTU a selfsh
one, the president oI the Textile Clothing
Footwear (TCF) Council oI Fiji, Mr Kalpesh
Solanki said the livelihoods oI over 4000
people who are directly employed in TCF
industry in Fiji most oI whom are women
Irom lower socio-economic backgrounds
with little alternative means oI employment
or income could be aIIected by the selfsh
motive oI the ACTU.
Lawyer ned
THE Independent Legal Services Commission
(ILSC) has publicly reprimanded a lawyer
and fned her $1000 Ior Iailing to lodge
her application Ior renewal oI her practicing
certifcate.
Siteri Adidreu Cevalawa appeared beIore
the commission on eight counts oI practicing
without a certifcate Irom March to April this
year.
Court documents stated that Cevalawa had
Iailed to apply to renew her practicing certifcate
as required in February early this year.
The commission heard that an application
was made in May this year Iollowing which
the ChieI Registrar sought details Irom
Cevalawa as to whether she had appeared
in any courts in the intervening period.
Cevalawa replied and advised by letter
dated May 24 this year that she had appeared
and gave Iull particulars oI those appearances.
In his conclusion, ILSC commissioner John
Connors said there could be no doubt that
Ior a legal practitioner to practice without a
practicing certifcate "fies in the Iace oI the
whole principle oI the legal practitioner`s
legislation and accordingly impacts on the
community".
He said the dominant purpose oI disciplinary
proceeding was to protect the community as
opposed to punishing the legal practitioner or
other proIessional.
"I accept that in this instance, the Iailure oI the
respondent (Cevalawa) to lodge her application
Ior renewal was the result oI negligence,
carelessness, dilatory behaviour and was not a
deliberate act to practice without a practicing
certifcate," Mr Connors said.
The Commission dismissed counts nine
and 10 in its ruling made on December 5.
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Welfare claries baseline report
The Ministry oI Social WelIare, Women
and Poverty Alleviation in response to
media reports on, 'ShortIalls revealed,
clarifed that reIerence has been made to
the 2007 Baseline Research Report.
Permanent secretary Mr Govind Sami
reiterated that Government over the last
two years has undertaken signifcant
programs to ensure timely service delivery
in child care and protection.
'Under the 2010 Child WelIare Decree
it`s now mandatory Ior proIessionals
dealing with children to report the matter
to the permanent secretary Ior Social
WelIare so that children can get immediate
support Irom social welIare oIfcers. The
implementation oI Child WelIare Decree
has widened the scope and deliverables
oI proIessionals dealing with children to
extend its reach to the needs oI children.
These include medical, police and legal
oIfcers, Mr Sami said.
In this regard, he said the ministry has also
entered into agreements and partnered with
Non-Government Organizations and Child
Advocacy Groups to provide quality care
to children.
'The ministry has entered into a MOU with
the Pacifc Counseling and Social Services
(PCSS) to Iormalize and Ioster partnership
arrangements Ior the Iacilitation oI child
protection, counseling and monitoring
oI children who are reported to the
ministry. The PCSS accepts reIerrals
Irom Department oI Social WelIare and
provides counseling, case Iollow up and
monitoring, Mr Sami said.
Child welIare proIessionals have been
trained on their responsibilities in response
to Child WelIare Decree.
'With support Irom UNICEF, the ministry
has embarked on awareness programs and
a Facilitation Package has been developed
to train community leaders, elders and
social workers on how to deal with child
welIare cases. This will be translated in
the i-taukei and Hindustani languages and
widely disseminated, Mr Sami said.
'The ministry is also working to produce
a Service Directory, providing inIormation
on where assistance can be sought by those
seeking help.
'The 2010 Baseline Research Report
has as its target to do an Endline Study
in 2012 to ascertain as to how much has
been achieved in terms oI our benchmarks
articulated by UNICEF and in terms oI our
commitment to Convention oI the Rights
oI a Child (CRC).
'The Endline Survey is refected in the
2012 Annual Corporate Plan (ACP) as a
key deliverable Ior the Child Services Unit
oI the ministry, he added.
Public needs to be cautious during festive season
The National Fire Authority (NFA) is
concerned with the increase in residential
house fres during the Iestive month oI
December.
NFA Acting ChieI Executive OIfcer, Aseri
Radrodro says people should be mindIul
that one oI the leading causes oI fre during
the Iestive season is a direct result oI
negligence.
'Simple distractions can easily lead to
fres, Mr Radrodro said.
'During the month oI December, fres
caused by electrical Iaults, arson related,
unattended cooking and children leIt
unsupervised by parents or Iamily members
are the common causes oI home fres.
People should always ensure that they pay
more attention to these fre causes as it can
only takes a spark that can build up easily
into fre when it gets ignited with any sort
oI ignition and within minutes the property
will be engulIed in fames.
'It is also important Ior parents to closely
monitor their children during this school
holiday, Mr Radrodro said.
The NFA has attended to Iour structural
fres this month against Iour structural
fres in December last year and the total
number oI structural fres is 104 to date as
compared to 216 Ior last year.
'We can avoid structural fres by taking
extra care and taking heed oI NFA`s fre
preventative messages such as:
Do not leave children unsupervised at
home, iI you are cooking Iood or doing
other household activities you must ensure
that an adult is watching your children.
Do not engage in multiple chores whilst
cooking Iood or any other household activities
when the fre is burning in the home.
Do not connect multiple electrical
appliances into one power socket as this
can cause short-circuits. II you have
purchased a second hand electrical item,
you must have it certifed by a certifed
FEA electrical contractor beIore using it at
home.
'We want people to be more proactive
taking into account that homes which
were destroyed this year were as a result
oI the same causes and we hope that the
general public will take heed oI these fre
preventative messages and be more careIul
during Christmas and New Year period to
avoid losing their homes or property by
fre, Mr Radrodro added.
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A Chathams Pacifc DC3 fight to
Niuatoputapu marked the restoration oI
an air service to the isolated Iar north oI
Tonga.
Flights to the small island have been
suspended Ior several years, while work
was being done on the airstrip.
A spokesperson Ior the airline said that
the fight with pilot Keith Mitchell, will
carry supplies and passengers.
In the past the government subsidized
regular fights to the Niuas, but it is
understood that there are no longer any
subsidies Ior the service.
Three villages on Niuatoputapu, including
the main centre HihiIo, were devastated by
a tsunami on September 2009 when over
halI oI the households on the island were
destroyed and 46 percent oI the island was
inundated by the sea. Redevelopment on
the island has been extremely diIfcult
over the last two years with the lack oI
transport options.
Chathams Pacifc is Tonga's only domestic
airline. It acquired the 25-seater DC3
which was brought to Tonga by Air Vava'u
that ceased operation in 2006. The vintage
aircraIt was totally restored and re-entered
scheduled services in September 2010.
Due to the aircraIt`s lower fight altitude,
the DC3 is well suited to scenic fights
and generally serves the Ha'apai route.
Tonga is the only Pacifc island country,
besides New Zealand and Australia to
use a DC3 aircraIt Ior its domestic air
services. The DC3 can carry three tonnes
oI cargo.
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PNG court restores Somare as PM
Reinstated: Sir Michael Somare
Tension appears to have eased in Papua
New Guinea's capital aIter the Supreme
Court ordered the reinstatement oI Iormer
Prime Minister Sir Michael Somare.
On Monday night gunshots were heard
near government house, the residence oI
the governor-general.
Dozens oI heavily-armed police blockaded
the area aIter the Supreme Court ordered
Sir Michael be restored as prime minister
because his removal Irom oIfce in August
was unlawIul.
The prime minister's seat was declared
vacant while Sir Michael was out oI the
country receiving medical treatment.
But his supporters went to court, arguing
there was never a vacancy and he is the
country's legitimate leader.
The police prevented Peter O'Neill, the
man who replaced him, Irom reaching the
governor-general in an attempt to confrm
he was the legitimate leader.
The ABC was told to leave the area and not
to flm. One resident later reported hearing
gunshots around government house.
As oI last Monday night, the tension
had eased and only a handIul oI oIfcers
remained outside government house.
Sir Michael says he will head to be sworn
in by the governor-general.
The capital had been bracing Ior
demonstrations and possible riots in
reaction to the decision.
Along with extra police, some businesses
prepared to close, while others stepped up
their security as concerns mounted.
Mr O'Neill's government made a last-
ditch attempt to delay the court decision
by applying to have the chieI justice
disqualifed Irom the case.
Elevated
Mr O'Neill, once a fnance minister in Sir
Michael's government, was elevated to the
top job by a majority vote oI MPs who
ruled the prime minister ship vacant.
Sir Michael, 75, has been in politics Ior
almost 50 years and became his country's
frst prime minister when it became
independent in 1975.
He was sidelined by illness earlier this year,
travelling to Singapore Ior heart surgery.
His Iamily announced his resignation in
June without consulting Sir Michael, who
they said was in intensive care and too ill to
discuss his Iuture.
But Sir Michael has maintained he was still
the country's leader and there had "never
been any vacancy in the position oI prime
minister".
Fishermen unravel family mystery after month at sea
Uein Buranibwe (L) and Temaei Tontaake
survived a 33-day drift on the ocean
Two men Irom the Pacifc nation oI
Kiribati who were lost at sea Ior a month
have managed not only to survive, but to
unravel a 50-year-old Iamily mystery.
Uein Buranibwe, 53, and Temaei Tontaake,
26, made headlines late last month when
they washed ashore in the Marshall Islands
aIter 33 days lost at sea.
They were more than 600 kilometers Irom
home.
Their global satellite positioning system
had broken down and they lived oII the fsh
they caught.
But the men have more than one good
reason to be grateIul that they washed up
on a particular coral atoll in the Marshall
Islands.
The editor oI the Marshall Islands Journal,
GiII Johnson, says the men Iound much-
needed Iood and water on Namdrik Island.
But he also says that one oI the men
discovered that his uncle, Ieared drowned
at sea 50 years earlier, had also wound
up on the same atoll and married into the
community.
The men discovered that they had relatives
on the island.
"That was a pretty pleasant surprise to driIt
at sea Ior 33 days and wind up on an island
where you've got Iamily members," Mr
Johnson said.
"|The uncle had| set out, got lost and
driIted ashore on Namdrik, there were no
communications so |it is| easy to see how
he would have merged into the community,
settled down and had kids."
The uncle has since died, but his story raises
hope about others who have disappeared
oII the horizon.
And apparently, there are plenty.
"I asked these guys - do many people Irom
your island get lost at sea?" Mr Johnson
said.
"They said it happens all the time ... they
are just lost, gone."
Tahitian surfer Michel Bourez reaches
Billabong Pipe Masters Seminals
Bourez, 25, managed to arrive to the
Billabong Pipe Masters Semifnals, in
Oahu, Hawaii. But he came short oI
winning the competition.
Bourez who was rated 3rd on the Vans Triple
Crown ratings entering the Billabong Pipe
Masters, needed to advance to the Final to
surpass Hawaiian surIer John Florence on
the ratings.
But he fnished painIully close when he
lost to Perrow in the Semifnals.
Despite Ialling short oI the Vans Triple
Crown Title, the equal 3rd place fnish
marks the Tahitian`s best result oI the year.
'It was a painIul way to lose, especially
when there weren`t many waves out there,
Bourez said.
'I wish I won the Triple Crown, but it
happens sometimes. It`s good Ior the
confdence and a good result Ior the end oI
the year", Bourez added.
"It`s good to make the Semifnals, but I just
wanted one good barrel out there and it
never happened, he also said.
Flights resume to Niuatoputapu
Tongan soldiers
return from serving
in Afghanistan
Tonga`s second contingent oI 55 soldiers
returned home aIter six-month tour oI duty
in AIghanistan and was greeted by happy
Iamilies at the Fua'amotu International
Airport.
The contingent led by Commander Sione
Fifta arrived on a Royal New Zealand Air
Force aircraIt was Iormally welcomed by
Lord Ma'aIu and the Commander oI the Tonga
DeIence Services, Brigadier General Tau'aika
'Uta'atu.
Cmdr. Fifta told the media that the second
contingent oI 55 soldiers had completed
a successIul deployment to AIghanistan,
where they carried out base security at the
British Camp Bastion, in Helmand Province,
Southern AIghanistan.
'The only challenge we Iaced was the hot
weather there, because at times it went up to
45 degrees, but apart Irom the hot weather, the
contingent perIormed our duty well and were
saIe, he said.
The second contingent handed over duties
to Tonga's third contingent oI 55 soldiers
deployed to AIghanistan in late November, led
by Lt Col. Tongapo'uli Aleamotu'a assisted by
Lt. Cmdr. Brisbane Lokotui and Lt. Kiu Kaho.
The third contingent underwent eight weeks
pre-deployment training in the United
Kingdom.
It is understood that Tonga will be sending
a Iourth contingent to AIghanistan, around
April, 2012.
Crane crashes into
American vessel at
Avatiu Harbour
Avatiu Harbour was the scene oI panic when
a crane reported to be owned and operated
by Cook Islands General Transport toppled
over and crashed into an American vessel,
Kwai, reports Cook Islands Television.
The vessel, which services the Cook
Islands Irom Hawaii, was moored at the
international berth on the eastern side oI
the harbour.
The crane was said to be loading a vehicle
at the time.
OI major concern was the saIety oI crew,
dock workers, and bystanders but CITV
said initial reports say there were no
serious injuries.
In addition, the American vessel was Iully
laden with Iuel at the time, raising concerns
oI oil spillage into the harbour.
OIfcial spokespeople were not readily
available Ior comment and the extent oI the
damage to the vessel is not known.
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A woman who lit a gas stove to bake a cake is
in hospital with severe burns when the house
she was in blew apart.
Tia Ropitini, oI Nuhaka, in her 30s, had
just ficked the switch on a gas oven in her
mother's granny fat.
"She went to put a cake in the oven and it
blew when she ficked the switch," Nuhaka
chieI fre oIfcer Robert Wesche said. The fat
was destroyed instantly.
"It was a heck oI a bang - it shook the houses
around here. Bits and pieces and glass were
strewn 100m away. There must have been a
Iair bit oI gas to make a bang like that."
The woman had crossed the road to bake a
cake just beIore the 6.35am explosion last
Saturday. Tia Ropitini's mother had already
leIt the fat Ior work.
The fat was beside the house oI the injured
woman's brother-in-law; Nuhaka volunteer
freman Ian Barber and the impact also
smashed his windows and cracked the wall
oI his house.
"I ran around the house and screamed at her
to get out oI the house," he said. "She was
dazed and staggering around. I shouted at her
to come towards me."
collapsed.
"II Ian hadn't got there she would have been
buggered," he said. "He probably saved her
liIe."
Mr Barber denied being a hero.
"I was just doing what anyone else would
have done. Because I am a freman I knew I
shouldn't go into the house alone so I called
her out."
He said it was lucky there was no wind at the
time or the fames might have claimed Mr
Barber's house.
"It was thanks to Wairoa and Mahia |fre
services| who were here quick with their
tankers that the fames did not spread."
Mr Wesche said the fre service and gas
company were investigating. A large gas
cylinder was lying on the ground beside the
building.
"This is a wake-up call. The building was
only two years old."
St John ambulance secured a landing spot Ior
the Lowe Corporation rescue helicopter at a
school so it could take Tia Ropitini to Hawkes
Bay Hospital. She was later transIerred to the
Intensive Care Unit at Middlemore Hospital.
She was in a serious but stable condition.
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House explodes as cake goes in oven
She scrambled to him through the burning
wreckage.
"I put her in the shower and told my wiIe to
keep her in there and I got the hose and put
it through the window to put extra water on
her."
Mr Wesche, who was already awake at his
home 200m away, was about to make a cup
oI tea when he heard the explosion. The noise
was so loud and the jolt oI his two-storey
house so great he wrongly assumed the
explosion was at his next-door neighbours
and ran to the Ience line.
"When I looked over my shoulder I could see
a big plume oI smoke," he said.
He drove 600m to the Nuhaka Fire Station
where his crew had assembled.
"The little batch was fattened. We had to
make sure it wouldn't spread to the house."
The rescuers at frst thought the woman's son
was in the house with her but he was Iound
saIe, Mr Wesche said. "Thank God he was
asleep back in her home."
The remaining walls and rooI structures soon
1ohn Key signs deal
with Maori party
New Zealand prime minister-elect John Key
has bolstered support Ior his next government
by signing a deal with the Maori Party.
Under the agreement, the Maori Party will
vote with the government on supply and
confdence matters, but it has reserved the
right to oppose the planned partial sale oI
state-owned assets.
The Maori Party is the third minor party to
pledge its support Ior Mr Key`s National
Party, and will boost government numbers to
64 in the 121-seat parliament.
Unlike the other minor coalition partners,
the Maori Party has reserved its right
to vote against the government on any
matters outside supply and confdence,
and has already signaled it will oppose the
partial privatization oI state-owned energy
companies.
The Maori Party co-leaders have been
given ministerial portIolios and Mr Key has
promised to set up a ministerial committee on
poverty with its frst six-monthly report due
in the middle oI next year. The government is
expected was sworn in on Wednesday.
Woman charged with baby's murder
A 32-year-old woman was granted interim
name suppression when she appeared in
Manukau District Court charged with the
murder oI a baby.
One-year-old Terepo Taura-GriIfths -
nicknamed "Popo'' - died aIter being taken
to Middlemore Hospital in Auckland at
9.30pm on November 4.
A post-mortem examination revealed he
died Irom a Iracture to the rear oI his head
and a massive brain bleed.
The woman was remanded in custody until
last Friday.
Police want to speak to anyone who had
contact with Terepo or the couple who
were caring Ior him between October 31
and November 4.
Overweight trucks face police reports
Owners and drivers oI overweight trucks
crossing Auckland Harbour Bridge will Iace
police reports in tough new action to protect
the transport liIeline.
The Transport Agency says it is disappointed to
have Iound an average oI 22 trucks exceeding a
weight limit oI 44 tonnes on the bridge's clip-on
lanes each day.
The agency could not prosecute but would
pass details oI overweight vehicles to the
police.
Dolphin-watching
company to pay after
tourist injured
A Dolphin-watching tour company
has been ordered to pay $80,000 to an
Australian tourist aIter she was hit by the
boat's propellers as she jumped into the
water.
Picton frm Dolphin Watch and Nature
Eco Tours Ltd, which operates in the
Marlborough Sounds, was also fned
$55,000 aIter admitting two charges
under work health and saIety laws, local
media reported.
Blenheim District Court was told
Catherine Carlyle, an Australian doctor,
suIIered serious injuries aIter becoming
entangled in the propeller oI the
company's vessel Delphinus during a
swim with dolphins in Queen Charlotte
Sound last December.
"The master oI Delphinus put the
vessel in neutral and signaled it was
saIe Ior the passengers to hop in the
water by sounding the horn," Maritime
New Zealand manager oI maritime
investigations Steve van der Splinter
said.
"The guide then instructed passengers
to enter the water. But when Ms Carlyle
entered the water, the port propeller
was still turning and her legs became
entangled," he said.
Ms Carlyle suIIered a cut Iemoral artery
in her right leg, causing major blood loss
and multiple Iractures and cut ligaments.
She required a number oI surgeries and
skin graIts as a result.
Accused Kiwi fraudster
remanded until new year
A New Zealander accused oI deIrauding
Queensland taxpayers oI millions oI dollars
will spend the holiday season in jail.
Hohepa Morehu-Barlow, 36, appeared in
a Brisbane court charged with deIrauding
Queensland Health oI A$11 million
($14.5m).
Morehu-Barlow, who worked as the
organisation's fnancial manager, is alleged
to have transIerred the money to his
personal account on November 17.
He appeared briefy in court and was
remanded in custody until January 16,
news agency reported.
Lawyer Adam McGill tried to have
Morehu-Barlow's attendance in court
excused, saying his client was not in a ft
state.
He had spent Monday night in hospital
and was being assessed by mental health
oIfcers.
Mr McGill told reporters outside court
his client was "entirely devastated" by the
shock oI being charged.
"His health is my primary concern at the
moment."
The single charge represents only one
oI the alleged Iraudulent transactions
Morehu-Barlow was understood to have
made.
He is accused oI siphoning oII A$16m
($21m) oI money earmarked Ior charities
including the Royal Flying Doctor Service,
Cancer Council Queensland and the
Cerebral Palsy League.
The Queensland government has Irozen
about A$12m oI his assets.
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Transgender groups are applauding a court
ruling in Iavor oI a Georgia woman who
sued aIter claiming she was fred Irom her
state position because oI a sex change.
A Iederal appeals court in Atlanta
concluded transgender workers are
protected under the Constitution. Vandiver
Elizabeth Glenn was a legislative editor in
the Georgia General Assembly.
"The question here is whether
discriminating against someone on the
basis oI his or her gender non-conIormity
constitutes sex-based discrimination
under the Equal Protection Clause," said
the three-judge panel. "We hold that it
does."
The 19-page ruling came last week, not
long aIter the court heard oral arguments
in Atlanta, a very Iast turnaround in such
an appeal.
Glenn -- who was once known as Glenn
Morrision -- alleged she was told she
was let go because her 2005 decision to
transition Irom male to Iemale would be
viewed as "immoral" by state lawmakers.
Her boss also objected to Glenn showing
up at an oIfce Halloween party dressed as
a woman, and asked Glenn to leave.
A Iederal judge later concluded
Glenn's supervisor believed the gender
reassignment was inappropriate,
disruptive and would make her co-
workers uncomIortable. The judge, when
ruling Ior Glenn, had said she could return
to work, but delayed that until the appeals
court ruled. Monday's decision means she
could be back on the job within days.
State attorneys had argued no
discrimination laws were broken since
protections extended to certain classes oI
individuals did not include transgender
employees. The appeals panel said the
reasons cited by the state in its deIense
were not acceptable.
"An individual cannot be punished
because oI his or her perceived gender
non-conIormity," said the ruling.
"Because these protections are aIIorded
to everyone, they cannot be denied to a
transgender individual."
The court added, "For example, courts
have held that plaintiIIs cannot be
discriminated against Ior wearing jewelry
that was considered too eIIeminate,
carrying a serving tray too graceIully, or
taking too active a role in child-rearing."
Among the judges who supported the
woman, who now goes by Vandy Beth
Glenn, was William Pryor, one oI the
most conservative Iederal appeals judges.
He was named to the court by President
George W. Bush in 2005.
The state has the option oI appealing to
the Supreme Court Ior review.
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San Francisco to become rst U.S. city with $10+ minimum wage
San Francisco will be the frst city in the
United States to have a minimum wage that
tops $10. As oI Jan. 1, 2012, workers in the
city by the bay will earn a living wage oI at
least $10.24 per hour.
Back in 2003, San Francisco approved
a proposition that would require the city
to increase the minimum wage annually
utilizing a Iormula that correlates the rate
oI infation with the cost oI living. The
state oI CaliIornia has a minimum wage oI
$8 and the Iederal government maintains a
Iederal minimum wage oI $7.25.
When Jan. 1, 2012 hits, San Francisco
will have a minimum wage oI $10.24/hr,
up Irom $9.92/hr. Although city residents
and community organizations say they are
pleased with the minimum wage going up,
they still fnd that it is an inadequate wage
to live on due to the cost oI living.
San Francisco Living Wage Coalition`s
Karl Kramer told the media that a decent
wage Ior a single adult with no children
would be $15/hr, which should double iI
that person chooses to have a child.
'It helps workers' morale in a time oI
economic crisis; they Ieel that they're able
to tread water and get some relieI Irom the
recession, said Kramer.
Not everyone is pleased with the minimum
US Supreme Court to rule on Arizona's immigration law
The US Supreme Court has said it will
rule on the legality oI Arizona's tough
immigration law.
It requires police to demand prooI oI
citizenship iI they suspect anyone they stop
is in the US illegally.
Key parts oI the law were suspended last
year aIter a challenge Irom the White
House, which holds immigration to be a
Iederal, not state, issue.
Arizona's legislation led other US states to
pass their own measures targeting illegal
immigrants.
The White House has also challenged
similar laws in the states oI Alabama, Utah
and South Carolina. Private groups have
brought lawsuits against immigration laws
in Indiana and Georgia.
'Grappling with costs'
It is the third politically charged case to be
taken on by the top court recently with a
general election year looming, including
President Barack Obama's healthcare
reIorm and a fercely partisan struggle over
redistricting maps in the state oI Texas.
The Supreme Court is expected to rule on
all three cases in the frst halI oI next year,
beIore the US votes in November 2012.
Justice Elena Kagan has rescued herselI
Irom the Arizona case, probably because
oI her work on the issue during her time at
the Department oI Justice.
Arizona Governor Jan Brewer, a Republican,
wage increase.
'So that drives me nuts, that as a cheI, I have
to cut my kitchen allowance, said restaurant
owner, Daniel Scherotter, in an interview
with Active Investor. 'What I pay Ior a waiter
is more than double what Manhattan pays,
it`s more than double what Chicago pays, and
it`s Iour times what Boston pays. And those
are other big, expensive, pro-labor cities. But
I pay what they all pay added together Ior
tipped employees.
Small businesses have warned that they
could conduct layoIIs because oI the
various Iederal, state and local taxes and
other city taxes. Also, business owners are
Iorced to pay between an extra $1.23 and
$1.85 per hour per employee Ior healthcare
coverage. Additionally, businesses are
mandated to give employees nine paid
sick days annually. San Francisco charges
business 1.5 percent in payroll taxes.
Currently, the state with the lowest
minimum wage is Wyoming with $5.15,
but it could be lowered to $2.13 Ior
employees that receive tips. States that
maintain some oI the highest minimum
wages are Connecticut ($8.25), Illinois
($8.25), Massachusetts ($8.00), Nevada
($8.25), Oregon ($8.50), Vermont ($8.15)
and Washington ($8.67).
signed the bill into law in April 2010, but
the Obama administration had key parts oI
the law blocked by the lower courts.
Following Monday's Supreme Court
announcement, Gov Brewer said: "This
case is not just about Arizona. It's about
every state grappling with the costs oI
illegal immigration."
In April this year, the 9th US Circuit
Court oI Appeals in San Francisco upheld
a Iederal judge's ruling blocking Iour
provisions oI the law:
requiring police to determine the immigration
status oI anyone they stop or arrest iI they
suspect that person to be in the US illegally
empowering police to arrest suspected
illegal immigrants without warrants
Iorcing all illegal immigrants to obtain or
carry immigration registration papers
making it a state criminal oIIence Ior an
illegal immigrant to seek work or hold a job
The law is opposed by civil liberties groups
who say it is discriminatory, especially
against Hispanic people.
But its supporters say the Iederal
government has not done enough to help
states curb illegal immigration.
It is estimated that about 12 million illegal
immigrants are living in the US.
States on the border with Mexico say the
burden oI keeping illegal immigrants
out oI America is aIIecting them
disproportionately.
Michael 1ackson's Bel Air
mansion opened to the public
Fans had leIt tributes and messages to the
Thriller` singer`s children at the gated
house, which Jackson had rented Ior
$100,000 a month during rehearsals Ior his
comeback tour.
Hundreds oI paintings, ornaments and
pieces oI Iurniture Irom the mansion will
be auctioned this week, including the
Queen size bed where the singer`s body
was Iound.
The headboard on the bed had been
removed Irom the sale at the request oI
the singer`s Iamily last month.
An ornate mirror with the words 'Train,
perIection March April Full out May
scrawled in Ielt pen by the singer, will
also be sold, the mirror is part oI an
armoire and carries an estimated sales
price oI $6,000-$8,000.
Despite only a Iew oI the items having
personal connection to the singer and
his Iamily, auctioneers are expecting
an impressive turn out at the sale on
Saturday.
'Even though these weren`t items that
belonged to him, they were items that
surrounded him in the fnal months oI his
liIe. Anything associated with Michael
Jackson is highly collectible, the
reporter quoted auctioneer Darren Julien
as saying.
A pottery rooster holding a chalkboard
Irom the kitchen bears a poignant
reminder oI Jackson`s children Prince,
Paris and Blanket.
A note Irom the children in chalk reads
'I (heart) Daddy SMILE it`s Ior Iree,
although it is priced at $400-$600 but is
expected to Ietch much more.
Last week, a gambling website had
bought several clumps oI the singer`s
hair, leIt in a hotel plughole in the 1980s,
Ior $11,000 and turned it into a roulette
ball.
Woman who underwent sex change
wins workplace discrimination claim
The Bel Air mansion where Michael Jackson breathed his last after a
lethal protocol overdose has been opened to members of the public.
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Six charged over
Indian hospital re
INDIAN police are investigating the cause
oI a fre that killed 90 people in a hospital
in Kolkata, with six senior hospital oIfcials
expected to Iace court.
Patients were lowered down the outside
oI the hospital on ropes aIter the Iire
broke out in the early hours last Friday
at the privately-run AMRI hospital,
engulIing the multi-storey premises in
thick smoke and spreading poisonous
Iumes Irom the building's basement.
FireIighters and staII smashed glass
windows to evacuate some oI the 160
patients, with local media alleging that
Iire alarms and extinguishers had not
been working.
"In all, 90 bodies have been extricated
Irom the hospital -- 88 oI these bodies
have been identiIied and handed over
to the relatives," Damayanti Sen, joint
commissioner oI police, said.
Sen, who is heading the team appointed
to investigate the tragedy, added that all
the deaths were due to the inhalation oI
toxic Iumes which Iilled the wards in
the middle oI the night. Four staII was
among the dead.
Initial investigations suggested the
Iire might have been started by a short
circuit in the basement, which was used
to store oxygen cylinders, plastic pipes,
Iiber coils, chemicals and medical
equipment.
Fire engines had trouble reaching the
hospital which is surrounded by narrow
roads, while hundreds oI angry and
distraught relatives gathered outside
during the rescue operation.
Javed Khan, head oI the Iire service in
West Bengal state -- oI which Kolkata is
the capital -- said the incident suggested
gross negligence and serious violations
oI saIety norms.
"There was a Iire in 2008 in the same
hospital and we are trying to probe how
the authorities got their Iire licence
renewed," Khan said.
Six senior executives Irom the two
companies that co-owned the hospital
were due to appear in court.
West Bengal's chieI minister, Mamata
Banerjee, who visited the site last Friday,
said they are expected to Iace charges
oI culpable homicide. Prime Minister
Manmohan Singh voiced his "shock and
anguish" at the heavy loss oI liIe.
Local chief nes Zimbabwe PM farm animals
A LOCAL chieItain has fned Zimbabwean
Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai two
cows and two sheep Ior fouting a cultural
law and marrying during the month oI
November.
Local media had announced that Tsvangirai,
59, married Harare businesswoman
Locadia Tembo, whose sister is an MP
Ior President Robert Mugabe's party, at a
traditional ceremony on November 21.
The Prime Minister reportedly paid a bride
price, known as lobola, oI $US36,000
(about $35,500) and 15 cattle to his new
in-laws.
Twelve days later, Tsvangirai announced
that he was ending the relationship,
claiming that he had paid the Tembo Iamily
damages aIter getting the woman pregnant
with twins.
ChieI Negomo oI Chiweshe in
Mashonaland Central fned the prime
minister two cows, two sheep and 10
meters oI white Iabric Ior having paid
the bride price during the holy month oI
November.
His new "wiIe" was fned two cows, two
sheep and a goat Ior accepting the oIIer.
Tsvangirai has made it clear that his
doesn't recognise the jurisdiction oI the
traditional chieI.
His frst wiIe Susan died and Tsvangirai
was seriously injured aIter a car crash in
2009.
Tsvangirai's spokesman Douglas
Mwonzora dismissed the judgment as
political machinations orchestrated by
Mugabe's Zanu-PF party.
Mugabe has called Ior elections next year
to replace the transitional power-sharing
government created aIter 2008 polls
collapsed in a deadly spiral oI violence,
but no date has been set.
Al Qaeda militants tunnel out of Yemen jail
Twelve alleged Al Qaeda militants plus two
other inmates have tunneled their way to
Ireedom Irom a prison in the south Yemen
city oI Aden, a security oIfcial said.
The prisoners fed through a six-meter
tunnel they dug at the western end oI
Aden's central prison, the oIfcial said.
None oI the escapees were serving a jail
sentence. Some were being tried over a
2009 robbery oI a bank in Aden, while
others were Iacing charges oI being
involved in various assassinations oI
intelligence oIfcers.
In June, heavily armed Al Qaeda fghters
raided the central jail in the southern
city Al-Mukalla, capital oI Hadramawt
province, Ireeing dozens oI prisoners and
killing a security guard.
The Mukalla jail was believed to house
more than 100 Al Qaeda militants, 58 oI
whom had been tried in court and have
received jail sentences.
At the time, Nasser Bakazzuz, a
spokesman Ior civil society organisations
in Hadramawt, accused the authorities oI
helping the prisoners escape and denied
there was an attack by militants on the
Iacility.
Yemen's army has been fghting heavy
gun battles with Al Qaeda militants in
several parts oI the Arab nation that has
been witnessing a massive uprising against
the 32-year rule oI President Ali Abdullah
Saleh.
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Police in Pakistan have raided an Islamic
religious school and Iound at least 45
students chained to one another in an
underground room.
Video Iootage Irom the madrassa in the
southern city oI Karachi shows men and
boys - who varied in age Irom 12 to 45
- with heavy chains connected to their
ankles.
Most victims had signs oI severe torture,
and had developed wounds Irom the
chains, police said.
"I was kept in the basement Ior the past
month and was kept in chains. They also
tortured me severely during this period. I
was beaten with sticks," student Mohi-ud-
Din told the reporter.
Another student who appeared on
television Irom a police station said: "I
have been here Ior 20 days. They hardly
Ied me anything and would beat me up iI I
did not learn my lessons properly."
Some reports suggest the students were
enrolled Ior religious training. Others claim
the students were drug addicts brought to
the seminary Ior treatment.
Senior police oIfcial Rao Anwar said
parents were unaware oI the conditions
their children were kept in.
"These people were not taken to the
madrassa IorceIully. In Iact the parents
oI many oI them had themselves got their
children admitted there," he said.
"Some oI them are drug addicts, and others
involved in other crimes, and they were
tortured and kept in chains so that they did
not run away."
A man who identifed himselI as Abdullah
told local television that he had brought
his 35-year-old drug addict brother to the
madrassa Ior rehabilitation.
"The chains are not a problem. They are
needed because without them heroin
addicts run away," he said.
Police have arrested one cleric Irom the
school but Iour others, including the main
cleric, have managed to fee.
They are now investigating whether it
had any links to violent militant groups,
which oIten recruit Irom hardline religious
schools.
Interior minister Rehman Malik directed
the police to determine whether the
students were being trained Ior terrorism.
Thousands oI madrassas are spread across
Pakistan, which is fghting an insurgency
by Al Qaeda-linked Taliban militants.
Many people are too poor to aIIord non-
religious schools or Ieel state institutions
are inadequate so they send their children
to madrassas, where they memorise the
Koran, learn Arabic and study the traditions
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Delhi celebrates 100 years as India's capital
Delhi, the political and cultural capital oI
several empires including the Mughals on
Monday added yet another chapter to its
glorious history as it marked 100 years
oI its re-emergence as modern India's
capital.
Delhi was proclaimed as the capital
oI British Raj on December 12, 1911,
shiIting Irom Kolkata, by then Emperor
oI India George V thereby returning to the
historic city its lost glory.
As the city celebrated 100 years oI its
re-emergence as modern India's capital,
Delhi government and other cultural
agencies like the Indian Council Ior
Cultural Relations have lined up Ior a
later date, a series oI celebrations to mark
the occasion.
A book with pictorial reIerences and
articles about the city by eminent persons
like Law Minister Salman Khurshid and
Malvika Singh chronicling its culturally
diverse heritage since Mughal era was
launched here by ChieI Minister Sheila
Dikshit.
The book -- Delhi: Red Fort to Raisina
traces the journey oI Shahjahan's
new capital oI the Mughal Empire
Shajahanabad built on the banks oI river
Yamuna in 1638 to New Delhi, the new
capital oI British-ruled India.
Special souvenirs are slated to be released
in the days to come, and specially planned
exhibitions showcase the rich and diverse
heritage and culture oI the city.
The Ioundation stone Ior the building oI a
new city in Delhi was laid by King George
V and Queen Mary at the site oI the Delhi
Durbar at Kingsway Camp on December
15, 1911 and New Delhi, as it is called,
came out oI the architectural brilliance oI
Edwin Lutyens and Herbert Baker.
Delhi has traditionally been the seat oI a
series oI empires and regimes that have
ruled India since over 3,000 years back.
Each oI the empire has leIt behind an
indelible imprint on the heritage oI Delhi,
that has housed no less than eight cities
over the centuries, and the 100 years
oI the latest city marks an opportunity
to celebrate the continuity oI this rich
habitation.
Chained Pakistani students
rescued from school
Young Pakistani students sit in a room after
being rescued following the police raid
Newlyweds die in
Vegas chopper crash
A NEWLYWED couple from India and an
American couple celebrating their 25th
wedding anniversarv were among hve
people killed in the crash of a sightseeing
helicopter outside Las Vegas last week
Lovish Bhanot, 28, and Anupama Bhola,
26, Irom New Delhi, were killed in the
crash during a Sundance Helicopters tour
near Lake Mead, east oI Las Vegas, Clark
County Coroner Michael Murphy told the
reporter.
Murphy, who spoke with Iamily members
oI the newlyweds, said the couple who
married in India in early November died oI
multiple injuries and burns.
He previously confrmed the identities
oI the three other victims - pilot Landon
Nield oI Las Vegas and tourists Delwin and
Tamara Chapman oI Utica, Kansas, who
Iamily members say were celebrating their
25th wedding anniversary.
'Coffee, tea... Mini Cooper'? Cars sold inight
Latvian airline airBaltic savs its offering a hrst. Mini Coopers for sale inight
Latvian airline airBaltic
announced it was branching
out into another business,
claiming to be the world's frst
carrier to sell cars during its
fights.
From Friday, passengers on all
airBaltic fights will be able
to buy a Mini Cooper R56 -
provided they have a spare
t24,699 (NZ$42,500).
They will be asked to make
a t50 down payment while
in the air and complete the
purchase once they land.
"airBaltic is the world's frst airline to start
selling cars on board. Naturally, we still
believe that fying is smarter than driving
whenever possible," the carrier's German
chieI executive Martin Gauss said in a
statement.
The airline has just emerged Irom a bitter
ownership battle which resulted in the
state upping its stake in the company on
December 1 Irom 52 per cent to 99 per cent.
The buyout took place to save the airline
Irom possible insolvency Iollowing the
collapse oI two oI its main creditors, Baltic
banks Krajbanka and Snoras.
The company operates a feet oI 34 aircraIt
Irom Riga, plus Tallinn and Vilnius, the
capitals oI neighbouring Baltic states
Estonia and Lithuania.
25 'starving' dogs maul
owner to death
A 60-year-old woman has been mauled
to death by up to 25 Rottweiler she was
keeping on her property in a Czech village,
police say.
Police say the woman died immediately
aIter suIIering serious wounds at her
Radonice-nad-Ohri home, about 65
kilometers north oI the Czech capital Prague.
AIter being called to the scene by the
woman's daughter, police removed 25
dogs Irom the property, but were not
immediately able to confrm whether
the woman was involved in breeding the
canines Ior dog-fghting.
The dogs were "abused and starving",
according to local Czech broadcaster TV
Nova.
"Several dogs attacked their owner around
06:00am (local time)," police spokesman
Daniel Vitek said.
"An investigation was launched to confrm
all the circumstances oI the incident."
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Apple founding papers sold at auction for nearly $1.6m
Apple's Iounding papers have been sold at
auction Ior $1,594,500.
Sotheby's had estimated the three typed
partnership agreements would sell Ior
between $100,000 to $150,000.
The documents were signed by the frm's
three co-Iounders, Steve Jobs, Steve
Wozniak and Ronald Wayne on April 1,
1976. The papers include an amendment
added 11 days later when Mr Wayne quit.
The buyer was Eduardo Cisneros, chieI
executive oI Cisneros Corporation.
His Miami-based frm owns stakes in a
range oI businesses covering real estate, TV
production and telecommunications.
Sotheby's said fve other bidders took part
in the sale.
The sale price includes a 12 buyer's
premium paid to the auction house Sotheby's
Ior holding the auction. That values the
documents themselves at $1.35m.
The third man
The seller was Wade Saadi - Iounder and
chieI executive oI the IT recruitment frm
Pencom Systems.
He bought them Irom Mr Wayne in 1994 Ior
"several thousand dollars".
The documents reveal that Mr Wayne was
paid $800 when he decided to hand back his
10 stake in the frm. He later received a
Iurther $1,500.
Mr Wayne played a crucial role in the
frm's creation, helping Mr Jobs convince
his Iriend Mr Wozniak to leave Hewlett-
Packard and set up the new company.
He was given a 10 stake in the company
so he could act as a tie-breaker iI the other
two men had a disagreement.
However, Mr Wayne leIt the company aIter
less than a Iortnight because he was worried
that iI it Iailed his assets could be seized by
Apple's creditors.
Instead he returned to the computer games
maker, Atari, where he had frst met Mr
Jobs.
When interviewed last year, Mr Wayne said
he was happy with his decision, despite the
outcome.
"I Ielt the enterprise would be successIul but
at the same time there could be bumps along
the way and I just couldn't risk it," he said.
"Would I like to be rich? Everybody would
like to be rich but I couldn't keep up the pace.
I would have been wealthy, but I would
have been the richest man in the cemetery."
The auction is the latest evidence oI the
public's interest in Apple's history.
Earlier this week Amazon revealed that
the biography oI Steve Jobs was its best-
selling title oI 2011. The book was released
in October Iollowing the death oI the
company's co-Iounder.
'Elvis' monkey, psychedelic
gecko found in SE Asia
A psychedelic gecko and a monkey with an
"Elvis" hairdo are among 208 new species
described last year by scientists in the
Mekong River region oI Southeast Asia, a
conservation group announced. The animals
were discovered in a biodiverse region that
is threatened by habitat loss, deIorestation,
climate change and overdevelopment, the
WWF said in a report. The newly described
species include a "psychedelic gecko" in
southern Vietnam and a nose-less monkey
in a remote province oI Myanmar that looks
like it wears a pompadour.
"While this species, sporting an Elvis-like
hairstyle, is new to science, the local people
oI Myanmar know it well," the Switzerland-
based group said in its report.
The region is home to some oI the world's
most endangered species, including tigers,
Asian elephants, Mekong dolphins and
Mekong giant catfsh, the group said.
"This is a region oI extraordinary richness
in terms oI biodiversity but also one that
is extremely Iragile," said Sarah Bladen,
communications director Ior WWF Greater
Mekong. "It's losing biodiversity at a tragic
rate."
A Briton ned every 3 minutes for using phone while driving
At least one motorist in Britain is penalized
every three minutes Ior using a mobile
phone while driving, it has been revealed.
According to Freedom oI InIormation
requests made to 43 Iorces in England and
Wales, over 171,000 drivers were stopped
by police and given fxed penalty notices in
2010-11, the media reported.
The fgure is more than double the 74,000
oIIences recorded in 2004, a year aIter the
introduction oI a ban on talking over phone
while driving.
The statistics were compiled by car
Toxic liquor kills 55
Queen Elizabeth to mark
jubilee with UK tour
QUEEN Elizabeth II will celebrate 60 years
on the throne next year with a tour oI the UK,
while younger members oI the royal Iamily
will embark on overseas tours on her behalI.
The queen will travel to the "Iour corners oI
the UK" over fve months with her husband,
the Duke oI Edinburgh, to celebrate her
Diamond Jubilee, Buckingham Palace
announced.
The royal couple will begin the tour in north
London on March 29 and plans to "travel as
widely as possible" across England, Scotland,
Wales and Northern Ireland.
Meanwhile, the Duke and Duchess
oI Cambridge will travel to Malaysia,
Singapore, Tuvalu and the Solomon Islands
to mark the monarch's anniversary.
Prince Charles and the Duchess oI Cornwall
will represent the queen on trips to Australia,
Canada, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea,
the Channel Islands and the Isle oI Man.
Prince Harry will visit Belize, Jamaica and
the Bahamas in his frst solo Ioreign tour on
the queen's behalI.
The monarch turns 86 in April, while the
Duke oI Edinburgh announced this year, at
the age oI 90, which he would be scaling
down his oIfcial duties.
Obama welcomes
troops home from Iraq
US president Barack Obama has marked
the end oI US involvement in the Iraq war
with a rousing speech to troops in North
Carolina.
Mr Obama honoured America's "fghting
and dying, bleeding and building" in Iraq,
hailing the "extraordinary achievement" oI
a war he once branded "dumb".
"Welcome home, welcome home," he cried
in a packed aircraIt hangar, basking in the
"Ooh Ahh" cheers Irom red berets oI the
82nd Airborne Division troops, part oI
the fnal US exit Irom Iraq unIolding this
month.
AT least 55 people have died aIter consuming
toxic home-made liquor in an eastern Indian
state, with oIfcials warning the toll could rise
as more than 100 other victims are in hospitals.
The deaths were reported Irom the impoverished
district oI 24 Parganas in West Bengal state,
oIfcials said.
The civilian administrator also said at least 130
others injured by the poison-laced liquor were
in hospitals and that more were reporting ill.
"Some oI them are in critical condition," he said
Irom 24 Parganas district, about 30 kilometers
Irom the state capital oI Kolkata.
The Press Trust oI India, quoting unnamed
sources in West Bengal, put the toll at 57.
While 10 people died in Sangrampur village, 47
others succumbed to their injuries in hospitals,
the semi-oIfcial news agency said.
It said most oI the victims were poor people
including construction workers, rickshaw-
pullers and street vendors.
The victims drank adulterated liquor and the
"We knew this day would come. We have
known it Ior some time now. But still,
there is something proIound about the end
oI a war that has lasted so long," he said,
seeking to Iuse the strands oI confict into a
historic context.
"It is harder to end a war than to begin
one," the president said, who made
the responsible resolution oI a confict
unleashed in the "shock and awe" US aerial
bombing oI Baghdad in March 2003, his
core political promise.
Against a backdrop oI transport planes and
army vehicles in mustard yellow desert
livery on Fort Bragg base which sent oII
202 soldiers to die in Iraq, Mr Obama only
obliquely reIerred to the political Iury
whipped up by the war.
"It was a source oI great controversy here
at home, with patriots on both sides oI
the debate," he said, remembering he was
a state senator and many oI the bloodied
veterans beIore him were in school when
the war started.
"Indeed, everything that American troops
have done in Iraq - all the fghting and
dying; bleeding and building; training and
partnering - has led us to this moment oI
success," the US commander-in-chieI said.
"We are leaving behind a sovereign, stable,
and selI-reliant Iraq, with a representative
government that was elected by its people.
"We are building a new partnership
between our nations. And we are ending a
war not with a fnal battle, but with a fnal
march toward home."
While Iraq is not "perIect," Mr Obama
said, "this is an extraordinary achievement,
nearly nine years in the making.
The president also remembered the "heavy
cost" oI the war launched to topple Saddam
Hussein over his reIusal to turn over
suspected weapons oI mass destruction
stocks that were never Iound.
deaths occurred overnight, police said.
The state administration rushed emergency
medicines and doctors to the government-run
Diamond Harbour hospital, located near the
village, other oIfcials said.
The police also arrested Iour alleged
bootleggers and as local residents ransacked
village breweries and staged protests, the West
Bengal state administration ordered action
against people selling toxic liquor.
The local government also oIIered cash
compensation to relatives oI those killed, the
news agency said.
The moonshine deaths were the highest since
July 2009, when 122 people were killed in
western Gujarat state aIter consuming toxic
alcohol.
Deaths Irom cheap alcohol are common in
India, where nearly 170 people were killed in
2008 in the southern states oI Andhra Pradesh
and Tamil Nadu aIter drinking the same batch
oI adulterated alcohol.
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Police have made it a priority to tackle the
problem, with fnes due to rise up to 100
pounds (over $155) next year, said Road
SaIety Minister Mike Penning.
A survey Iound that almost seven million
British drivers had used their mobile
phones while driving over the last seven
months, suggesting that Iewer than three
percent oI drivers who break the law are
caught. And 12 percent oI people aged
between 18 and 34 admitted logging on to
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Foods that ght acid reux
How to avoid heartburn
In Dropping Acid.
The Reux Diet
Cookbook & Cure,
takes a healthy eating
approach to reducing
acid refux.
The book`s staple
Ioods oIIer plenty
oI variety and are
geared toward reducing acid refux.
Turn your body into a heartburn-Iree zone
by sticking with the Iollowing ingredients,
which are Ieatured in the book`s 75
original, low-Iat recipes.
Oatmeal
Roots and greens
Oatmeal is just about the best breakIast
and any-time-oI-day snack. It`s flling and
doesn`t cause refux.
Even instant oatmeal with raisins is 'legal
because the oatmeal absorbs the acidity oI
the raisins.
Ginger
In moderation, ginger is one oI the best
Ioods Ior acid refux. It has been used
throughout history as an anti-infammatory
and as a treatment Ior gastrointestinal
conditions. Ginger root can easily be
peeled, sliced, diced, or shaved using a
grater. You can use it while cooking or add
it to smoothies.
Aloe vera
Aloe vera is Iamous as a natural healing
agent and also seems to treat acid refux.
It is available as a living plant, but the
leaves or liquid Iorms are sometimes sold
separately in groceries and health-Iood
stores. Aloe vera can be used in recipes as
a thickener and Ior congealing liquids.
Salad
You could do worse than to eat a salad
every day. Salad is a primary meal Ior acid
refuxes, although tomatoes and onions
should be avoided, as well as cheese and
high-Iat dressings. Dressings that have
some acid or Iat can be added, but only
one tablespoon (or less)as measured, not
guesstimated!
Banana
good-Ior-refux category are honeydew,
cantaloupe, and watermelon.
Fennel
Fennel (pH 6.9) is a great Iood Ior acid
refux and actually seems to improve
stomach Iunction. This crunchy vegetable
has a unique tastea mild licorice favor.
Sliced thin (the white bottom part), it
makes a healthy salad with arugula and
baby spinach. It`s also great in chicken
dishes, and makes a fne snack iI you love
the taste.
Chicken and turkey
Caulifower, broccoli, asparagus, green
beans, and other greens are all great Ioods Ior
the acid refuxer. Pretty much all oI the green
and the root vegetables are recommended Ior
people Iollowing this diet.
Celery
Celery has almost no calories because
oI its high water content, and is a good
choice iI you have acid refux. It is also an
appetite suppressant and excellent source
oI roughage.
Parsley
For thousands oI years, parsley has been
used as a medicinal herb to settle the
stomach and aid digestion. Flat-leaI and
curly parsley are widely available, and
they make a great seasoning and garnish.
Couscous and rice
Bananas make a great snack, and at pH 5.6,
they`re usually great Ior people with acid
refux. However, about 1 oI acid refuxes
fnd that their condition is worsened by
bananas. So keep in mind that what works
Ior most people may not work Ior you.
Melon
Melon (pH 6.1) is good Ior acid refux.
However, as with bananas, a small
percentage (1 to 2) oI those with acid
refux need to avoid it. Also included in the
Poultry is a staple oI The Refux Diet. It
can be boiled, baked, grilled, or sauteed
(but not Iried!), and you must remove the
skin, which is high in Iat.
Fish and seafood
SeaIood is another staple oI The Refux
Diet. It should be baked, grilled, or
sauteed, never Iried. Shrimp, lobster, and
other shellfsh are also fne on this diet.
Wild fsh, not the Iarm-raised variety, is
recommended.
Couscous (semolina wheat), bulgur
wheat, and rice (especially brown rice)
are all outstanding Ioods Ior acid refux.
A complex carbohydrate is a good
carbohydrate!
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Ingredients
1/4 cup olive or vegetable oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 (6 ounce) lamb loin chops
Directions
In a large resealable plastic bag,
combine the frst eight ingredients;
add the chops. Seal bag and turn to
coat; reIrigerate Ior at least 2 hours or
overnight.
Drain and discard marinade. Broil lamb
3-4 in. Irom the heat Ior 4-6 minutes on
each side or until meat reaches desired
doneness (Ior medium-rare, a meat
thermometer should read 145 degrees
F; medium, 160 degrees F; well-done,
170 degrees F).
Chai Time
Aries (March 21April 19):
Opportunities Ior you to expand your work
activities abound. You should make the most
oI this good phase. In your exuberance to get
things done you tend to take others Ior granted.
Any opposition oI diIIerence oI opinion
should be taken in the right way. A minor
health problem is likely. Students will make
their parents proud by their achievement in
sports, games and competitions in this week.
Taurus (April 20May 20):
Your plans to shiIt could get delayed because
expected changes at work may be deIerred.
The uncertainty oI the situation could
be upsetting. The ill-health oI someone
close could also add to your problems in
this week. A constant fow oI visitors and
relatives is likely which could be tiring
Ior you. DiIfculties in love relationship
should be tackled diplomatically.
Gemini (May 211une 20):
News about an important business deal or
fnancial transaction may take some more
time to materialize. However you will be
given the responsibility oI an important
assignment which would be the beginning
oI good things to come. Be prepared Ior
roughing it out since you will also have to
travel quite a bit. A brother or sister may
need some help with a problem.
Cancer (1une 211uly 22):
Matters at work proceed smoothly. A new
work proposal may require you to travel
extensively. You will be successIul in your
endeavour. Monetary position is also likely
to improve because oI an important payment.
Some oI you will be buying something
expensive Ior yourselves. Students may not
be very happy with their grades.
Leo (1uly 23August 22):
You will have to make some important
decisions concerning your work and what
your aspirations are all about. You can look
Iorward to working in a more congenial
environment. Changes in a partnership
will lead to more benefts Ior you. Those
keen on working independently will get
the necessary support to do so. Your love
liIe becomes more interesting with new
development.
Virgo (August 23 to September 21):
A promotion or transIer in an important
position is indicated Ior the employed.
Try not to accept work than you can easily
handle or you may be hard pressed Ior time.
With a little reorganizing and more money
you could fnd a solution to a domestic
problem.
Libra (September 22October 23):
You will be given an opportunity Ior a
change oI job through someone you know.
This will help you to achieve some stability.
The health oI an elder could cause concern
and you will have to look aIter this person.
Others in the Iamily may not be very helpIul.
Changes in plans because oI the situation at
home, could aIIect your love liIe.
Scorpio (October 24November 21):
Maintain the tempo oI work to get the
desired results. The environment and set-
up at work will improve. Those due to
retire had better wait Ior a while beIore
seeking an extension. EIIorts to coordinate
work and matters at home that need your
attention could be a trying aIIair. Those in
love may Ieel a little lost because oI the
absence oI their beloved. The single will
meet an interesting person.
Sagittarius (November 22December 21):
An old assignment will be revived. Don`t look
Ior monthly gains Ior these could be below
your expectations, but consider the exposure
that you will get. This could be the beginning
oI something real big in terms oI career or
expansion oI work activities. Some changes
may be necessary at home in the interest oI
everyone. Those in love may fnd it diIfcult to
fnd time Ior each other in this week.
Capricorn (December 22January 19):
A Iew important changes will help to
improve your work set-up in this week.

An important assignment could run into
problems and you may have to travel at
short notices to sort them out. You will
be able to recover your losses one way or
another. Some oI you may go in Ior Iurther
training to improve your job prospects. A
promotion is likely Ior the employed. The
health oI an elder causes concern.
Aquarius (1anuary 20February 18):
A work opportunity may require you to go
in Ior a partnership or joint ventures. This
will help to expedite the matter and you
will have someone with whom to share
the fnancial responsibility. Someone will
give you an important tip Ior investment
which should be Iollowed up immediately.
Repairs or repainting may be carried out at
home.
Pisces (February 19March 20):
Work pressures mount and you will have
to expedite matters so that you have more
time on your hands to look into new oIIers.
Exporters, design and interior decorators,
can look Iorward to an extremely Iavourable
time. Some oI you will be expanding your
work activities and also opening a branch
oIfce. Those keep on going overseas Ior
higher studies can look Iorward to making
plans to leave.
Ingredients
Marinade
1/2 cup orange juice
1 cup white wine
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons oI Iresh thyme
or 1 teaspoon oI dried thyme
2 Tbsp oI Iresh chopped rosemary
or 1 Tbsp oI dried rosemary
1/4 teaspoon oI Iresh ground pepper
2 Tbsp olive oil
Blend marinade ingredients in a blender,
fust a few pulses until well mixed.
Lamb Roast
1 (6-pound) leg oI lamb, bone-in or
boneless. II boneless, the leg should be
tied up with kitchen string by butcher.
Marinade
Salt
Method
1 Place lamb and marinade into a plastic
bag. Squeeze out as much oI the air as
possible Irom the bag and seal. Wrap
again with another plastic bag to ensure
that the marinating lamb doesn`t leak.
Marinate Ior several hours, or overnight,
in the reIrigerator. Remove the lamb, still
in its marinade bag, Irom the reIrigerator
at least an hour beIore putting in the oven
to help bring the lamb closer to room
temperature beIore roasting.
2 Preheat oven to 425F. Arrange two
racks in the oven - a middle rack to hold
the lamb, and a lower rack to hold a roasting
pan with which to catch the drippings.
Place the empty roasting pan in the oven
while the oven is pre-heating. Note that this
arrangement oI racks and pans, with the roast
sitting directly on the oven rack, will create
a natural convection oI heat in the oven,
causing the roast to cook more quickly than
iI cooked the traditional method in a rack in
a roasting pan.
3 Remove the lamb roast Irom its marinade
bag (you may want to temporarily place lamb
in another roasting pan, just to make it less
messy to work with.) Pat dry the marinade
oII the lamb with paper towels. Generously
salt and pepper all sides oI the roast. Arrange
Iattiest side up, so while the lamb is cooking
the Iat will melt into the meat. Insert a meat
thermometer into the thickest part oI the
roast, not touching the bone iI your roast is
bone-in. Place directly on middle rack oI the
oven, with a roasting pan on a separate rack a
rung lower, to catch the drippings. You may
also want to put some water (a cup or so) in
the bottom roasting pan, so that the drippings
Iall into the water instead oI burning in the
hot pan and smoking up your kitchen.
4 Roast at 425F Ior 20 minutes. Then reduce
the heat to 300F and roast an additional hour
(Ior a 6 pound roast), about 10-12 minutes
per pound. II you are cooking a roast bone-
in, the bone will act as an insulator and will
require a longer cooking time than a boneless
roast.
Note that the method oI cooking directly
on the oven rack will mimic a convection
oven and the cooking time/oven temp
needed will be less than you would need
iI you cooked the roast on a rack in a
roasting pan. II you are cooking the roast
in a roasting pan, rack or not, start the
roast at 450F and then reduce the heat
to 325F. Also, the shape oI the roast will
have an impact on the cooking time. Our
roast was rather long and thin, so it cooked
up Iairly quickly. A thicker roast may take
longer than expected.
At this point start checking the meat
thermometer. Note that every time you
open the oven door, you`ll need 10
minutes or so to bring the oven back up
to temperature, thus slowing down the
cooking process. So, don`t check too
oIten. Remove Irom the oven anywhere
Irom 130F to 135F Ior medium rare.
Lamb should never be cooked until well
done or it will be too dry. Let stand Ior
15-20 minutes beIore carving. Cut away
the kitchen string and slice with a sharp
carving kniIe, 1/2 inch thick slices, against
the grain oI the meat.
5 While the roast is resting, use a metal
spatula to scrape up the drippings in the
roasting pan. Use the drippings to make a
gravy, or use just the drippings themselves
to serve with the lamb.
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this information is provided for knowledge and education purposes only. individuals should visit their physicians for more information on their health.
THINKING OF
BECOMING
A CANADIAN
CITIZEN?
Try this Practice Test
Discover Canada
ANSWERS
1. C
2. A
3. A
4. A
5. B
6. D
7. A
8. B
9. A
10. D
A hangover isn`t easy to deal with so you
want to cure it as quickly as you can. One
oI the best hangover cures is to get plenty
oI rest aIter a night oI drinking. Plan to
sleep uninterrupted Ior at least 8 hours.
The longer you rest, the more your body
and brain will be able to recover Irom the
eIIects oI what has taken place.
While it may seem tough at frst when
you get out oI bed, have some Iood that
is good Ior your body. Protein and some
good carbs will help you to get back on
track. Drink tea or coIIee to help get some
caIIeine into your system. Many people
fnd that black coIIee is a great hangover
cure Ior them.
II you Ieel nauseated, consume something
that will be gentle on your stomach. For
example, some soup or broth. Bread is a
great option too as it will fll you up but not
be too heavy in your stomach. Consuming
jello or pudding can also help you to soothe
the stomach. Eat in small amounts iI you
Ieel nauseated so that you can increase the
chances oI keeping it down.
Menudo is a common Mexican dish, and
it is a great option when you want to
cure a hangover. Eating it with tortillas
is delicious but it also serves its purpose.
There are many people that swear by this
remedy. The reason Ior this is the hominy
in it. This will soak up the alcohol that
remains in the body.
A. Use electricity instead oI gas.
B. Drive a car to go to and come back
Irom work by yourselI.
C. Do not buy gas at a higher price.
D. Walking, cycling, taking transit or
carpooling wherever possible.
7) Where do most French speaking
Canadians live?
A. Quebec.
B. Nova Scotia.
C. New Brunswick.
D. Ontario.
8) One third of all Canadians live in
which province?
A. Quebec.
B. Ontario.
C. Northwest Territories.
D. British Columbia.
9) From where does the name
Canada come?
A. From 'Kanata, the First Nations
word Ior village.
B. From the Inuit word 'Kanata
meaning nations.
C. From the First Nations word
meaning land.
D. From the Inuit word meaning home.
10) Who is Canadas Head of State?
A. Governor General oI Canada.
B. Members oI parliament.
C. Prime Minister.
D. A hereditary Sovereign (Queen or
King).
1) What are the provinces of Central
Canada?
A. Ontario and Saskatchewan.
B. Quebec and Nova Scotia.
C. Ontario and Quebec.
D. Ontario and Manitoba.
2) Why is the British North America
Act important in Canadian history?
A. It made ConIederation legal.
B. It was written by the British
government.
C. The Aboriginal people signed the act.
D. It was agreed to by the First Nations
and Inuit.
3) When does a federal election have
to be held under legislation passed by
Parliament?
A. Within 4 years oI the most recent
election.
B. Within 5 years oI the last election.
C. When the Queen wants to replace the
Prime Minister.
D. The Prime Minister can call the
election any time at his own will.
4) What are the territories of
northern Canada?
A. Yukon Territory and Northwest
Territories and Nunavut.
B. Yukon and Northwest Territories.
C. Northwest Territories and Alaska.
D. Nunavut and Yukon Territory.
5) Which province in Canada is the
smallest in land size?
A. Nova Scotia.
B. Prince Edward Island.
C. NewIoundland and Labrador.
D. New Brunswick.
6) How can you help to protect the
environment?
How to Cure a Hangover
A glass oI water can help you to Ieel better
too because alcohol can dehydrate the
body. It is a common myth that drinking
water when you have a hangover will make
you drunk again. Try to drink fuids that
have electrolytes in them too so that your
body can get back in balance.
Taking some aspirin can help you to reduce
some symptoms oI a hangover such as a
headache. Never take it though on an empty
stomach though as that will increase the risk
oI you Ieeling nauseated or vomiting.
Taking a hot shower can help you to clear
your mind and to help remove some oI the
alcohol Irom your skin. This is one oI the
least known hangover remedies out there.
Getting into the shower may be the last
think you want to do, but it is going to
make you Ieel better.
Many people fnd that a quiet environment
is the best hangover cure. Allow a bit oI
sunlight to come in through the window.
Put on some soIt music or turn the volume
way down on the TV. Turn oII your cell
phone and stay away Irom the computer.
You may have to experiment with diIIerent
hangover remedies to fnd what works the
best Ior you. It could be one in particular
or a combination oI eIIorts that help you to
get some relieI. What you do to cure your
hangover can also depend on the symptoms
you are experiencing.
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Heading to the makeup counter? A 2005
study Iound that between 67 and 100 oI
makeup-counter testers were contaminated
with bacteria, including staph, strep, and
E. coli. 'This study shows us that someone
was sick or went to the bathroom, didn`t
wash their hands, and then stuck their
fnger in the sample, Tierno says.
Protect yourself: 'Avoid using public
makeup samples to apply cosmetics to
your lips, eyes, or Iace, says Tierno, who
suggests asking Ior a single-use unit (you
open it, try it, and throw it away). II that`s
not available, use a tissue to wipe oII the
sample and then apply the product to the
back oI your hand.
Germiest Places in the Mall
Holiday shopping nightmare
While you`re checking items oII your
shopping list this season, you may be
exposing yourselI to germslike fu
viruses, and E. coli that can make you sick.
Toy stores Gadget shops
'Anywhere people gather is flled with
bacteria and viruses, and a crowded
shopping mall is a perIect example.Below
are a Iew worst germ hot spots at your local
shopping center ranked by experts.
Restroom sinks
The flthiest area in a restroom is the
sink, our experts say. Bacteria, including
E. coli, Iester on the Iaucet and handles
because people touch those surIaces right
aIter using the toilet.The sink area is a
moist environment, so bacteria can survive
longer there.
Watch out Ior soap dispensers, too. When
tested liquid soap Irom refllable dispensers
in public bathrooms contained unsaIe
levels oI bacteria.
Protect yourself: Wash your hands
thoroughly aIter using a public loo: Lather
with soap Ior at least 20 seconds, then rinse
well.
Food court tables
The testing Iound Iood, E. coli, urine,
mucus, Ieces, and blood on escalator
handrails. And where there is mucus, you
may also fnd cold and fu viruses.Also
Iound was respiratory fora on handrails,
which makes sense because people cough
into their hands, then touch the rails.
Protect yourself: Play it saIe: Avoid
touching handrails altogether unless you
absolutely have to, in which case, give
yourselI a generous squirt oI hand sanitizer
aIterward.
ATM keypads
Even iI you see the table being wiped
down, that doesn`t mean it`s clean. The
rags themselves can actually spread
harmIul bacteria such as E. coli iI they are
not changed and washed regularly.
Protect yourself: Consider stashing a pack
oI hard-surIace disinIecting wipes in your
purse so you can swipe the table beIore
you sit down. Look Ior ones that contain
alcohol or another disinIecting agent in
order to make sure you`re killing germs,
not just wiping away.
Escalator handrails
AIter testing 38 ATMs researchers Iound
that each key contained an average oI 1,200
germs, including illness-inducing microbes
like E. coli and cold and fu viruses.
The worst key oI all? The 'enter button,
because everyone has to touch it.
Protect yourself: 'Knuckle ATM
buttonsyou`ll avoid getting germs on
your fngertips, which are more likely to
fnd their way to your nose and mouth than
your knuckles. And be sure to wash your
hands or use sanitizer aIterward.
Toy stores can actually be germier than
play areas, carousels, and other kid-
Iriendly zones, simply because oI the way
little ones behave there. 'Kids lick toys,
roll them on their heads, and rub them
on their Iaces, and all that leaves a huge
amount oI germs on the toys.
The goods their parents don`t buy end up
back on the shelves, where your kid fnds
them.
Protect yourself: II you make a purchase,
wipe down any toy that isn`t in a sealed box
or package with soap and water, alcohol, or
vinegar beIore giving it to your child.
Fitting rooms
You won`t pick up much Irom the hooks or
the chair. The germ culprit? What you try
on. AIter people try on clothing, skin cells
and perspiration can accumulate on the
inside. Both can serve as Iood Ior bacterial
growth.
You can even pick up antibiotic-resistant
bacteria, such as MRSA (methicillin-
resistant Staphylococcus aureus), just by
trying on clothes.
Protect yourself: Always wear Iull-
coverage underwear (no thongs!) when
trying on clothes, especially pants, bathing
suits, and any other garment that touches
your genitals or rectum.
While you`re playing around on that
new smartphone, you could be picking
up germs Irom the thousand people who
tested it out beIore you. 'Most stores do
clean their equipment, says Tierno, 'but
they certainly don`t clean aIter each use.
A study published last year in the Journal
oI Applied Microbiology Iound that viruses
easily transIer between glass surIaces
(think iPad or smartphone Iaces) and
fngertips. And a recent report Iound that
oI Iour iPads swabbed in two Apple stores
located in New York City, one contained
Staphylococcus aureus, the most common
cause oI staph inIections. That`s not even
counting the cold and fu germs that might
be lurking.
Protect yourself: BeIore you try out the
latest gizmo, quickly wipe it down with a
disinIecting wipe. And (yes, once again)
use a hand sanitizer aIter you`re done.
Makeup samples
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How should I introduce new food?
II there`s a Iamily history oI allergies, or
your baby develops an allergic reaction
during this process, start waiting up to a
week between new Ioods.
Talk to your baby`s doctor about which
solids to introduce and when. To play
it saIe, the doctor may recommend that
you hold oII on Ieeding your baby more
allergenic Ioods like soy, dairy, eggs,
wheat, fsh, and nuts.
Even though it`s a good idea to get your
baby accustomed to eating a wide variety
oI Ioods, it`ll take time Ior him to get
used to each new taste and texture. Each
baby will have unique Iood preIerences,
but the transition should go something
like this:
1. Pureed or semi-liquid Iood
2. Strained or mashed Iood
3. Small pieces oI fnger Ioods
II your baby is transitioning Irom cereal,
oIIer a Iew tablespoons oI vegetables or
Iruit in the same meal as a cereal Ieeding.
All Iood should be very mushy at this
stage your baby will press the Iood against
the top oI his mouth and then swallow.
II you`re Ieeding your baby Irom ready-
to-eat jars oI baby Iood, scoop some into
a little dish and Ieed him Irom that. II
you dip his Ieeding spoon into the jar,
you won`t be able to save the leItovers
because you`ll have introduced bacteria
Irom his mouth into the jar. Also, throw
away any baby Iood jars within a day or
two oI opening them.
Some parents may tell you to start with
vegetables instead oI Iruits so your inIant
won`t develop a taste Ior sweets. But
babies are born with a preIerence Ior
sweets, so you don`t have to worry about
introducing Iood in any particular order.
Also, don`t leave any Iood oII his menu
simply because you don`t like it. And stay
away Irom Ioods that might cause him to
choke.
II your baby turns away Irom a particular
Iood, don`t push. Try again in a week or
so. He may never like sweet potatoes, or
he may change his mind several times and
end up loving them.
Don`t be surprised iI your baby`s stools
change color and odor when you add
solids to his diet. II your baby has been
exclusively breastIed up to this point,
you`ll probably notice a strong odor to his
Iormerly sweet-smelling stools as soon
as he starts eating even tiny amounts oI
solids.
This is normal. II his stools seem too
frm (rice cereal, bananas, and applesauce
can contribute to constipation), switch to
other Iruits and vegetables and oatmeal or
Introducing solid food to your baby
barley cereal.
At about this time, you can also introduce
your baby to water, which may help keep
constipation at bay (although your baby
will get all the hydration he needs Irom
breast milk or Iormula). You can oIIer 2
to 4 ounces oI water per day in a sippy
cup.
How many times a day should my baby
be eating solid food?
At frst he`ll eat solid Iood just once a
day. By around 6 to 7 months, two meals
a day is the norm. By around 8 months
he should be eating solid Iood three times
a day. A typical day`s diet at 8 months
might include a combination oI:
Breast milk or iron-Iortifed Iormula
Iron-Iortifed cereal
Yellow, orange, and green vegetables
Fruit
Small amounts oI protein such as
poultry, lentils, toIu, and meat
There are certain Ioods that you shouldn`t
give your baby yet. Honey, Ior example,
can cause botulism in babies under a year
old.
Do I need any special equipment?
It`s helpIul to have a highchair, plastic
spoons to protect your baby`s sensitive
gums, bibs, and plastic dishes and bowls.
A splat mat on the foor can help keep
messes to a minimum. You may also want
to introduce your baby to a sippy cup
soon aIter you start solids.
II you`re making your own baby Iood,
you`ll need a tool to puree the Iood, like
a blender, Iood processor, or baby Iood
grinder. You`ll also want to have storage
containers Ior reIrigerating and Ireezing
extra portions. (Some parents use ice-
cube trays or similar devices made
just Ior baby Iood to store and Ireeze
individual portions.)
Where should I feed my baby?
You`ll want a sturdy, stable, comIy place
Ior him to sit, at a convenient height Ior
you. To start out, that might be a bouncy
seat or even a car seat. (Just make sure
that he`s upright enough to swallow well.)
Once he can sit up by himselI, though,
a highchair at the table is your best bet.
Your baby will be able to participate in
Iamily meals, and you`ll be able to eat
your own meal and Ieed him at the same
time. It`ll also be easier to clean up aIter
he chows down.
How can I help my child develop
healthy eating habits?
Don`t Ieel you have to stick to bland,
boring baby Ioods. Instead, oIIer your
child more adventurous options.
Make your own baby Iood or iI you`re
buying jarred Iood, check the labels. The
Iewer ingredients, the better.
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This information is provided for knowledge and education purposes only. Individuals should visit their physicians for more information on their health.
Cardiovascular Disease
Cardiovascular disease is a term that
reIers to more than one disease oI the
circulatory system including the heart and
blood vessels, whether the blood vessels
are aIIecting the lungs, the brain, kidneys
or other parts oI the body. Cardiovascular
diseases are the leading cause oI death in
adult Canadian men and women.
The Iollowing six types oI cardiovascular
disease are highlighted below:
1. Ischemic heart disease is the most
common type oI cardiovascular disease
in Canada and other industrialized
countries around the world. It reIers to
problems with the circulation oI blood
to the heart muscle. A partial blockage
oI one or more oI the coronary arteries
can result in a lack oI enough oxygenated
blood (ischemia) thus causing symptoms
such as angina (chest pain) and dyspnea
(shortness oI breath). A complete
blockage oI an artery causes necrosis
(damage to the tissues) or a myocardial
inIarction, commonly known as a heart
attack.
2. Cerebrovascular disease (Stroke)
reIers to a problem with the circulation
oI blood in the blood vessels oI the brain.
A blockage with eIIects lasting less than
24 hours is reIerred to as a transient
ischemic attack. A complete blockage
with long-term eIIects is reIerred to as
a cerebrovascular thrombosis (clot) or
accident or a stroke. Sometimes, a blood
vessel in the brain can burst resulting in
long term eIIects.
3. Peripheral vascular disease affects
the circulation primarily in the legs.
Patients with this disease typically
complain oI pain in their calves especially
when walking.
4. Heart failure occurs when the
pumping action oI the heart cannot
provide enough blood to the rest oI the
body as it is needed. This can happen as
a result oI damage to the heart muscle,
Ior example Irom a heart attack, or Irom
excessive consumption oI alcohol, or
because oI a heart muscle disease also
called a cardiomyopathy. Patients with
heart Iailure usually suIIer Irom shortness
oI breath and swelling oI the legs.
5. Rheumatic heart disease once
common in Canada is a major problem in
many poor countries. This disease begins
with a bacterial inIection in childhood,
aIIecting joints and heart valves. The
heart problems appear many years later.
OIten the valves have to be replaced by
an operation.
Other inIections can occur attacking the
inner tissues oI the heart including the
valves (endocarditis) and the outer tissue
overlying the heart (pericarditis).
6. Congenital heart disease is a
problem with the structure oI the heart
arising because oI a birth deIect. These
anatomical deIects can be as simple as a
small hole in one oI the inside walls oI
the heart or they can be very complex,
aIIecting the way blood fows through
the heart and lungs. Some congenital
heart problems result in death unless
immediately corrected by surgical
intervention. Others cause disability
to varying degrees and are treated by
surgery later in liIe with correction oI the
problem sometimes requiring more than
a single operation.
SyMPToMS
It is very important to learn the signs oI a
heart attack. Fast action can save lives
maybe your own.
Chest pain or discomfort it may Ieel
like pressure or a squeezing pain in your
chest. It may Ieel like indigestion. You
may also Ieel pain in your shoulders, arms,
neck, jaw, or back.
Shortness of breath oIten comes along
with chest discomIort but can also occur
beIore.
other symptoms breaking out in a cold
sweat, nausea, or light-headedness, upper
body discomIort in one or both arms, the
neck, jaw, or stomach.
DIAGnoSIS
Key heart tests include:
Electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG)
This records the electrical activity oI the
heart as it contracts and relaxes. The ECG
can detect abnormal heartbeats, some areas
oI damage, inadequate blood fow, and
heart enlargement.
Blood test Checks Ior enzymes or other
substances released when cells begin to
die. They are 'markers oI the amount oI
damage to your heart.
nuclear scan Reveals the damaged
areas oI the heart that lack blood fow. It
also can show problems with the heart`s
pumping action. The test uses radioactive
tracers to study how blood fows in your
heart.
Coronary angiography (or
arteriography) A test that uses dye and
special X-rays to show the inside oI your
coronary arteries.
TREATMEnT
You will need to change your liIestyle
to help prevent or control coronary heart
disease (CHD) and so reduce the risk oI
a frst or repeat heart attack. Sometimes,
though, you may need medicines.
Antiplatelet drugs, such as aspirin,
keep blood clots Irom Iorming. These
drugs help to keep arteries open in those
who have had a previous heart bypass or
other artery-opening procedure, such as
coronary angioplasty.
Anticoagulants (blood thinners)
prevent blood Irom clotting or prevent
existing clots Irom getting larger. They
can keep harmIul clots Irom Iorming
in your heart, veins, or arteries. Clots
can block blood fow and cause a heart
attack or stroke. Common names Ior
anticoagulants are 'warIarin and
'heparin.
Digitalis makes the heart contract
harder when the heart`s pumping Iunction
has been weakened. It also slows some
Iast heart rhythms.
ACE (angiotensin converting
enzyme) inhibitors stop production oI
a chemical that narrows blood vessels.
They help control high blood pressure.
You may also take an ACE inhibitor aIter
a heart attack to help the heart pump
blood better. People with heart Iailure, a
condition in which the heart is unable to
pump enough blood to supply the body`s
needs, may also take them.
Beta blockers slow the heart and make
it beat with less contracting Iorce, so
blood pressure drops and the heart works
less hard. They are used Ior high blood
pressure, chest pain, and to prevent
repeat attacks.
nitrates (nitroglycerin) relax blood
vessels and stop chest pain.
Calcium channel blockers relax blood
vessels. They are used to treat high blood
pressure and chest pain.
Diuretics decrease fuid in the body.
They treat high blood pressure. Diuretics
are sometimes reIerred to as 'water
pills.
Blood cholesterol-lowering agents
decrease LDL ('bad) cholesterol levels
in the blood.
Thrombolytic agents (clot busting
drugs) are given during a heart attack to
break up a blood clot in a coronary artery
and restore blood fow.
What is Acute Coronary Syndrome
Many people hear the term 'acute coronary
syndrome related to heart attack. But
just what is it? Acute coronary syndrome
(ACS) is a liIe-threatening Iorm oI
coronary heart disease (CHD) that occurs
when the heart muscle does not receive
enough oxygenrich blood. ACS includes
myocardial inIarction (MI), also known
as a heart attack, and unstable angina, or
sudden, severe chest pain that typically
occurs when a person is at rest.
Every year, ACS aIIects an estimated 1.4
million people in the United States and
another 1.4 million people in Europe.
Even though patients receive intense
ACS management while in the hospital,
new treatments are needed to reduce the
risk oI acute heart attack, stroke, and
cardiovascular death. ACS patients receive
anticoagulant drugs but this treatment is
limited to the hospital.
33
Australia News
Sydney's Harbour Bridge
to get $3.5m spruce up
MOTORISTS wanting to cross Sydney's Harbour Bridge in
January should brace themselves for lengthy delays as the world
famous structure gets spruced up for its birthday.
The bridge will be closed Ior up to
three weekends as part oI a $3.5 million
resurIacing and waterproofng project in
time Ior its 80th anniversary in March.
The road and its approaches will be
stripped back to their original concrete
deck and replaced with a new waterprooI
membrane and asphalt.
"This is the biggest impact on this
corridor - probably since the Olympics,"
Mike Veysey, NSW Roads and Maritime
Services' director oI network services, said
in Sydney.
"It's the frst time it has been done in the
history oI the bridge and it's the frst time
it's been closed Ior this extensive amount
oI time."
Mr Veysey said while the bridge has lasted
"extraordinarily well" Ior the last 80 years,
its constant reworking has caused more
water to leak through the road and damaged
the paint and steel structure below.
"This (work) is absolutely essential to
protect the bridge into the Iuture, it's the
right time to do it," he said.
"When we've fnished we'll have new
asphalt, new waterprooI membrane, new
line-marking and the bridge will probably
look pretty good in time Ior its 80th
anniversary."
Motorists are being encouraged to avoid
driving into the city on the aIIected
weekends and use public transport instead.
Bus and rail services will continue to
operate across the harbour, while clearway
arrangements have been made Ior alternative
routes including King Georges Rd.
The bridge will be closed on the weekends
oI January 13-16, January 20-23 and
possibly January 27-30, Irom 10pm on
Friday to 5am on Monday.
The bridge was oIfcially opened by the
then NSW Premier Jack Lang on March
19, 1932.
'House of horrors' woman could get 9 years
A WOMAN found unht to stand trial in Adelaides "house of horrors" child
abuse case may be ordered to spend nine years in psychiatric detention.
Trudy Louise Quinlivan was charged with
two counts oI aggravated endangering liIe and
three counts oI aggravated creating a risk oI
serious harm over the abuse oI fve children.
In June this year, Justice Kevin Duggan
Iound the Iacts oI Quinlivan's oIIending had
been established but ruled the 31-year-old
unft to stand trial.
Prosecutor Tali Costi in the South Australian
Supreme Court recommended Quinlivan,
who lives with her mother, be given a limiting
term oI nine years' psychiatric detention.
A limiting term is a period oI psychiatric care
comparable to a jail sentence.
Reports Iound Quinlivan was oI below-
average intelligence, Ialling into the bottom
two per cent oI the population.
Quinlivan was one oI six people charged over
the abuse oI the fve children, aged between
Iour and seven, who were starved and Iorced
to stand in line Ior days on end.
The fve siblings were among 21 children
living in a house in Adelaide's northern
suburbs in 2008. They were Ied only scraps
oI Iood over a Iour-month period.
All fve children were underweight, with
open sores on their legs, ulcers on their Ieet
and inIected with scabies.
Examinations revealed their brains had
shrunk due to a lack oI nutrition.
They had been Iorced to stand in line with
their hands on their heads and Ied just enough
Iood to keep them alive, risking being slapped
and choked iI they tried to get more.
The children's mother was jailed Ior three
years aIter pleading guilty to a string oI
charges including endangering liIe.
Four other people were jailed Ior terms oI up
to 10 years Ior similar oIIences against the
children.
Quinlivan's limiting term will be set on
December 22.
World's longest broadcast interview over
SYDNEY radio presenter Richard Glover has wrapped up the worlds
longest ever radio or TV interview.
Glover had been interviewing journalist and
author Peter FitzSimons since 10am (AEDT)
December 11th and the duo fnished the
marathon chat 24 hours later at 10am Monday.
The two discussed everything Irom
Christianity and the fag to Kokoda, the
Ballarat gold rush and the techniques oI
modern historical research.
The interview ended with Glover asking
FitzSimons why he wears his trademark
red bandanna.
"I can ask the question that all oI Australia
has been asking Ior years, Peter ... the red
bandanna, why?" Glover asked.
"Because I like it," FitzSimons replied.
The previous Guinness World Record oI 12
hours and 30 seconds was held by Spain's
Pedro Ruiz, set in Madrid in 2009.
Man dissolved wife in acid, court told
A CAIRNS man accused of murdering his wife allegedly dissolved her in acid,
leaving behind almost no trace except for six teeth, a court heard.
Klaus Andreas, 68, had a suspected motive
to kill his Chinese-born wiIe Li PIng Cao
because oI an amorous online aIIair with
a lady in Thailand, Cairns Supreme Court
was told.
But police investigators admit because oI the
alleged method oI disposing oI the body they
may never be able to determine how she died.
Lawyers Ior Mr Andreas, 68, appeared
in Cairns Supreme Court to make a bail
application. They were told the alleged murder
case was unlikely to go to trial until 2013
because oI huge delays in Iorensic analysis.
A decision about the bail application was
reserved.
Mr Andreas had made an emotional appeal
Ior public help to fnd his wiIe oI fve years
nephew gets 24 years for murdering uncle
AN Adelaide man who lied to police and showed no remorse for the drug-
related shooting murder of his uncle has been jailed for at least 24 years.
Daniel Troy Ames, 38, was sentenced in
the South Australian Supreme Court aIter
being Iound guilty oI shooting his 68-year-
old uncle in the head.
Allan Ames was Iound dead at his scrap
metal shed in suburban Cavan in November
2009.
The trial by judge alone heard drugs and
cash were Iound at the scene and while
there were no deIensive wounds on
the dead man's hands, dirt on his knees
suggested he had been shot while kneeling.
Justice David Peek said it was likely the
murder was drug-related.
`Ì fnd that you were in some way connected
with the deceased in relation to methyl
amphetamine and that the murder was in
some way related to that connection,'' he said.
beIore he was charged with her murder last
month.
It was alleged in court that he was captured
on CCTV camera buying hydrochloric
acid on two occasions Irom Bunnings - on
one instance even using his missing wiIe's
eItpos card to make the payment Ior a
60-litre drum.
It was alleged he was also seen by at
least six witnesses pouring out a strange
substance Irom his wheely bin in his Iront
yard and "Ieverishly" hosing it down the
drain.
Detectives are in contact with dental experts
in China to obtain a mould oI six prosthetic
teeth believed to belong to Ms Li Iound in
a storm water drain near the Iamily home.
However, Ames' silence and denial meant
there were no mitigating circumstances.
`Ì can only take Irom your silence coupled
with your previous denials ... that you have
not and do not display any contrition or
remorse,'' he said.
He said Ames deliberately misled and lied
to police.
The court heard Ames told police he had
only spent about 25 minutes at his uncle's
shed, but surveillance Iootage recorded
Ames' visit between 9.52pm and midnight.
``You, in Iact, told them a number oI lies
and misled them in every way that you
thought you could get away with.''
Justice Peek imposed a 24-year non-parole
period Ior the murder which attracts an
automatic liIe sentence.
Airport arrest over tax return thefts
An accountant has been arrested at Sydney
Airport aIter allegedly stealing nearly
$50,000 Irom her clients in the city's west.
Police say the woman was detained as she
tried to board a fight Ior the Philippines.
Inspector Dean Smith says oIfcers began
looking Ior the 35-year-old aIter 15 people
in the Blacktown area complained about
missing funds.
"She's diverted tax returns Ior individuals
to her own beneft," Inspector Smith said.
"Most oI these systems work on the
principle that the tax return is paid directly
to the tax accountant and then they process
the tax return and then issue the tax reIund
to the individual person.
"In this case, the Iemale has Iailed to pay
the money to the individual person and
diverted the Iunds to her own use.
"The person's got to have a bit oI gall to
be doing that kind oI thing, so it certainly
is brazen."
Police allege the woman had siphoned
$49,000 into her own bank account.
She has been charged with 15 counts oI
Iraud and is being held in custody to Iace
Campbelltown Local Court.
Police have appealed Ior any other victims
to come Iorward.
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In a recent event, a game oI badminton,
Aamir Khan was seen fexing muscles and
that`s when we realized that the actor has
started preparing Ior Dhoom 3 which will
go on foors by March next year.
Now, Aamir being a perIectionist, it is
heard that Yashraj Films have hired a
Ioreign trainer Ior him. The American
trainer David has been called down to
India to get the superstar Aamir in shape.
The perIectionist will be seen enacting the
role oI a villain in the flm.
Katrina KaiI, will be seen opposite Aamir
Khan. This is their frst flm together.
Legendry actor Dilip Kumar celebrated
his 89th birthday and Bollywood in huge
number turned up at his Pali Hill residence
in Bandra to wish the actor.
All the three Khans, Shah Rukh, Salman and
Aamir Khan came to wish the actor. Shah
Rukh came with his Don 2 co-star Priyanka
Chopra. While Shah Rukh heat up the dance
foor, Priyanka was seen holding Dilip saab`s
hand. Saira Banu and Dilip Kumar together
welcomed their guests. Salman Khan and
Govinda came together to wish the actor.
Also seen at the bash was Sanjay Dutt`s
sister Namrata and Priya Dutt, Rani
Mukherjee, Ritesh Deshmukh, the
Bachchan parivar spotted at the party.
Ranbir Kapoor, Rishi Kapoor along with
flmmaker Subhash Ghai posed with Dilip
Kumar. Ashutosh Gowarikar arrived with
wiIe Sunita. Shatrughan Sinha was seen
engrossed in a conversation with Randhir
Kapoor and Salim Khan.
Dilip Kumar was seen in a conversation
with his nephew Ayub Khan and wiIe
Niharika Khan.
Tusshar Kapoor is dating
the wrong woman
A foreign tness trainer for Aamir Khan
Ram Gopal Varma wants
to kiss Ekta Kapoor
Check out Priyanka Chopra as Kaali in Agneepath!
Bollywood parties
with Dilip Kumar
The Dirty Picture actor says he is in a
relationship, but is still waiting for Ms
Right. Huh?
Now that we`ve all watched Tusshar
Kapoor do his kiss-and-dance scene in
The Dirty Picture, don`t you want to know
about his romantic liIe oII screen?
And whether he was attracted to Vidya
Balan during the shoot? She is really hot in
the movie, and we won`t blame any guy Ior
Ialling Ior her oII screen too.
According to Tusshar, that guy was not
him. 'Vidya looks really hot in the movie.
She`s got something about her, but I was
not attracted to her. We`ve moved beyond
that. She`s a very rooted, typically classic
Indian girl. We had a lot oI Iun, but there
were no sparks. BeIore you start thinking
that the reason behind it was his Shor In
The City co-star Radhika Apte, let`s assure
you it was not. 'I am not dating Radhika
Apte. That was just Ekta pulling my leg.
He admits that he is dating someone else,
but he`s not ready to say who. 'I am seeing
someone but she is not Irom the flm
industry, is all he is willing to reveal. So
is marriage on the cards? 'I am looking
at long-term relationship. Marriage can
happen even when you are 40 years old.
We presumed that till then, he will be
happy wooing his lady love. 'It`s hard to
be romantic in Mumbai. I will try when I
fnd the right person. Oops. So he knows
the gal he is dating is not the right person?
And he is still seeing her! How weird is
that?
It is very hard to impress flmmaker Ram
Gopal Varma. He is very good in criticism
and iI Ramu doesn`t like any flm, he
instantly pokes Iun at it, whoever he may be
so. But this time flmmaker Ekta Kapoor has
been successIul in making Ram Gopal Varma
happy. Varma is highly impressed with Ekta`s
The Dirty Picture` and in appreciation; he
said that he wished to kiss Ekta.
He tweeted, `Kudos to the Iamily queen
Ekta Ior making even Iamilies sees Dirty
Picture. Ekta proved once Ior all what
I always suspected in my mind that all
Iamilies deep inside are down and dirty.``
Raving about Ekta`s flm, Ramu
unabashedly tweeted, Ì want to give 2
million 15 lakh 17 thousand 3 hundred and
26 and a halI kisses to Ekta Ior proving that
Dirty is Clean and Clean is Dirty.``
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Many a times Salman Khan and Katrina
KaiI`s on and oII relationship made
headlines but Katrina was adamant not to
speak about her personal liIe in public.
She was asked to comment about Salman
Khan several times but Kat never spoke
clearly about her equation with Sallu. But
recently, the unexpected happened and the
Bollywood diva opened her heart.
She conIessed that her frst serious
relationship ever was with Salman. Even
aIter their break-up, Katrina shot an item
number Ior Salman`s Bodyguard` and also
paired opposite him Ior Kabir Khan`s Ek
Tha Tiger`.
Kat is also not only close to Salman but
also she shared a special relationship with
his Iamily. Though split-up, she is still in
touch with Sallu`s Iamily and visits them
very oIten.
Post the success oI Milan Luthria`s The
Dirty Picture`, Vidya Balan has hiked her
price to 7 crores. AIter the success oI the
flm, she is counted among the leading
actresses oI Bollywood. She matches her
step with Kareena and hiked her Iees to 7
crore same as Bebo.
Vidya has made it clear that she would not
sign any flm less than the said amount.
When Vidya was asked to comment on
the issue, she took a complete U-turn.
She laughingly said that she has not make
such demand but iI people thinks that she
deserves to be paid 7 crores then she is
ready to accept it.
Kareena Kapoor has two back to back
hit and she deserves the amount but do
you think Vidya also deserve the same
amount?
Popular lmmaker Karan 1ohar has said
the script of his next project Dostana 2
is ready and the shooting of the movie is
likely to start in 2012.
Dostana 2` is a sequel to the successIul
romantic comedy flm Dostana`.
The flm had hit the silver screen in 2008.
Karan Johar tweeted on Thursday,
'DOSTANA 2 is defnitely starting next
year....Script is locked...Abhishek and john
are ready!!! The boys are back!! Tarun is
all set....
Bollywood will once again witness the
comic-duo-John Abraham and Abhishek
Bachchan in the flm.
However, Ians will miss Desi girl`
Priyanka Chopra in the sequel, as she has
been replaced by the gorgeous Katrina
KaiI.
Dostana 2` will be directed by Tarun
Mansukhani and Karan Johar will produce
it.
Finally, aIter much speculation, Shilpa
Shetty has confrmed reports that she is
expecting her frst child with husband Raj
Kundra.
Like the rest, the actress broke the news
on her Twitter page. She wrote: Tweetos,
'YES an addition 2 our Iamily is our
confrmation to all queries
Shilpa Shetty and Raj Kundra got married
in 2009. This will be Shilpa`s frst baby
with Raj. However, Raj already has a
daughter Irom his previous marriage.
Katrina breaks her silence,
admits her love for Salman
Vidya Balan hikes her price to 7 crores
Dostana 2
ready to roll:
Karan 1ohar
Shilpa Shetty goes
the family way
Triple role for Anupam Kher
in Chashme Buddoor remake
It is the season oI plenty Ior the Chashme
Buddoor remake in Goa. Ever since David
mentioned that he was searching Ior an
alternative title Ior Chashme Buddoor,
suggestions on twitter and other public
Iorums have been pouring in.
Says the director, 'The titles being
suggested are incredible. From Buree
Nazar Waala Tera Mooh Lal to Khatte
Angoor to Nazarbattu...I`m very conIused.
And now with Sai Paranjpye`s Chashme
Buddoor undergoing a complete image
revamp, Anupam Kher who was signed to
play a key comic role in Dhawan`s flm,
has a triple role.
Says David, 'Anupam`s character is
completely new to my Chashme Buddoor.
He plays three brothers named Suryakant,
inopportune time. Everyone in the team
thought it would make more sense to have
three oI Anupam around.
Says David, 'See, Anupam has done
so much work, so many flms and such
varied characters. We`ve to fnd ways oI
re-inventing him Ior the audience. We`re
having a ball shooting with three Anupams.
He plays an army oIfcer, a police oIfcer
and a civilian. The three brothers keep
fghting all the time, one claiming he`s one
minute older than the other, and so Iorth.
Adds Anupam, 'I always have a ball
shooting with David. I`ve just returned
Irom the US aIter shooting with David
Russell Ior The Silver Lining Playboys.
Now I`m shooting with another David in
Goa.
Chandrakant and Prabhakant.
The idea oI turning Kher`s role into a triple
role apparently materialized when the unit
descended on Goa. According to a source,
Anupam was meant to be a character who
keeps showing up everywhere at the most
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36
5 Celebrity cheaters that top the list
When we speak about celebrities we
seem to Iorget that they too are human
beings and like many oI us they too are
a combination oI both good and bad.
Our love, adoration and respect Ior them
are such that we seemed to have Iormed
a perIect image oI these celebrities. We
believe that they can never be wrong and
tend to Iollow our ideal hero. However,
the Iact is that they too have Iaults in them
which we try to overlook. Human beings
are bound to make mistakes. Here we jot
down 5 celebrity cheaters who are hard to
be loyal.
Tiger Woods
his marriage and he accepted Iathering a
child with a member oI his own Iamily.
Saif Ali Khan:
his Casanova image. Keeping aside the
rest he dated Shilpa Shetty and Raveena
Tandon and the news oI cheating them
was always on the air. His marriage with
Twinkle Khanna in 2001 could not stop his
wandering ways as he again had an aIIair
with Priyanka Chopra.
Ranbir Kapoor
This man hits the list when it comes
to link-ups. He Iailed to be loyal to his
girlIriend Ior 2 years, Deepika Padukone
and had to call oII their relationship.
Deepaka, in some interviews have given
hints Ior Ranbir`s infdelity being the
cause oI their relationship Ialling apart.
He doesn`t seem to have learnt any lesson;
in Iact he is happy hopping Irom one girl
to the other.
He was married to Amrita Singh when he
was struggling to prove himselI in the flm
industry. AIter 13 years oI married liIe they
called oII their relationship in 2004 which
can be attributed to infdelity on SaiI`s
part. He is in news Ior his link ups with
Riya Sen, Preity Zinta and many more with
whom he went on Ior dates. However, it
seems his search Ior a soul mate has fnally
come to an end with Kareena Kapoor with
whom he is to get married soon.
Akshay Kumar
He is the one whom every golI lover
idolizes but his clean image was shattered
when he was Iound cheating on his wiIe.
He had aIIairs with many women who
resulted to his divorce Irom his wiIe. He
ended up in sex rehabs which lead to a
downIall in his career resulting him to lose
his world no.1 rank.
Arnold Schwarzenegger
He was supposed to lead a perIect married
liIe Ior 25 years until his wiIe; Maria
Shriver called Ior separation this year. It
was rumoured that Arnold had strayed Irom
This guy can be considered to be Ranbir
Kapoor oI the 90`s as he was in news Ior
37
Entertainment
1ennifer Aniston named
Sexiest woman of all time by
Mens Health magazine
BEAUTy is in the eye of the
beholder.
The beholder in question is Men`s
Health magazine who has named
42-year-old JenniIer Aniston as the
sexiest woman oI all time.
It has been a good year Ior Aniston,
with much-needed success at the
box oIfce with Horrible Bosses and
Just Go With It and in her personal
liIe with a new love, 40-year-old
actor Justin Theroux.
Angelina Jolie, long considered the
most sexy, could only manage tenth.
Rounding out the top fve on the list
oI 100 women are Raquel Welch,
Marilyn Monroe, Britney Spears
and Madonna. They were Iollowed
by Ursula Andress, Bettie Page,
Pamela Anderson and Jane Fonda.
Though Aniston, 42, embraced her
role as a firtatious dentist with a
Ioul-mouth in Horrible Bosses,
she told the magazine she doesn`t
always play a siren on screen.
'The least sexy character (I`ve
played) was Jeannie Bueller on the
TV version oI Ferris Bueller`s Day
OII, she said.
And as Ior her own pick Ior the
sexiest woman oI all time? There`s
a deadlock.
'It`s a tie between Brigitte Bardot
and Gloria Steinem, Aniston said.
'But iI I had to choose one, I`d say
Gloria because, well, she`s the Iull
package. That`s sexy.
The magazine told why they think
Aniston was voted the top oI the list.
'Funny is sexy, and JenniIer Aniston
is Iunny, the publication stated.
'Her down-to-earth persona makes
her seem attainable and anyone
who`s seen her in OIfce Space` has
to admit she makes even pieces oI
fair look good.
'She rarely plays the airhead, and she
seldom overplays a role; she`s Iunny
in a quiet, reIreshingly human way.
(?) career oI a talented actor. Good
looks aside, handsome George
Valentin has it all: beautiIul wiIe,
huge career and a dog to die Ior.
French actor Jean Dujardin is
simply outstanding as the rogue
with an eye Ior the ladies and a
twinkle in his eyes Ior the audience.
Swashbuckling and humour is the
name oI the game and he draws in
audiences to his silent flms like
no one. Then, one day, all would
change.
Two things make an indelible mark
on George: the coming oI sound
in pictures and his Iascination Ior
a new girl called Peppy Miller.
HARD LUCK!
The Artist (G) * * * * *
For a completely diIIerent flm
experience Alliance Film`s
ushers in the holiday spirit
with The Artist, a wonderIul
throwback to the art oI old flms
now mesmerizing people at the
FiIth Avenue Cinemas and the
Scotiabank Theatre.
Today audiences are bombarded
with brainless movies and a
penchant Ior stars and box oIfce
gold. Back in the day when flms
were just beginning why they
didn`t even have sound. Smart
Irom start to fnish is The Artist,
a wonderIul throwback to the
days oI yesteryear Irom Alliance
Films sure to liIt your spirits and
make your minds soar.
Hard to believe they can make
a silent movie that`s relevant in
today`s high tech world. From
France with love comes The
Artist, a tasty treat with no sound
but a moving story and a sizzling
soundtrack. Yes, there are the
odd words fashed on the screen
at random times, but what makes
this movie so damn good is it`s
story, fawless acting and a spirit
not to be missed.
Set in the golden age oI cinema
The Artist examines the fawed
By ROBERT WALDMAN
Full oI liIe and sparkle in the
role oI this would be actress is
real screen star Berenice Bejo.
Together these two lighs up the
screen and The Artist sizzles as
over time both their lives change.
About the only thing constant
is George`s loveable mutt and
CliIton, his standby chauIIeur,
played poignantly by James
Cromwell (Babe).
Another aspect oI The Artist is
it`s IaithIul iI not Iatal capturing
oI the whole flm production
process with John Goodman
perIect as a hot shot cigar
chomping producer in the classic
mould and Penelope Miller
eager enough as a 'Hollywood
wiIe.
100 minutes just whizzes by
in this wonderIul tale oI a man
whose liIe is turned completely
on it`s head due to technology
and, oh yes, a girl. Director
Michel Hazanavicius pulls oII a
must see movie that needs to be
seen by all flm Ians and lovers
oI art. Full oI liIe and spirit with
all its ups and downs The Artist
is one oI the fnest, smartest and
Ireshest new movies in a decand
and perIect entertainment as the
holiday season nears.
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We wish you a Merry Christmas;
We wish you a Merry Christmas
and a Happy New Year.
Good tidings we bring
to you and your kin;
Good tidings for Christmas
Oh, bring us a fggy pudding;
Oh, bring us a fggy pudding;
Oh, bring us a fggy pudding and
a cup of good cheer
We wont go until we get some;
We wont go until we get some;
We wont go until we get some,
so bring some out here
We wish you a Merry Christmas
Joy to the World
Joy to the world,
the Lord is come!
Let earth receive her King;
Let every heart prepare
Him room,
And Heaven and nature sing,
And Heaven and nature sing,
And Heaven, and Heaven,
and nature sing.
Joy to the world,
the Savior reigns!
Let men their songs employ;
While felds and foods, rocks,
hills and plains
Repeat the sounding joy,
Repeat the sounding joy,
Repeat, repeat, the sounding joy.
No more let sins
and sorrows grow,
Nor thorns infest the ground;
He comes to make
His blessings fow
Far as the curse is found,
Far as the curse is found,
Far as, far as, the curse is found.
He rules the world with
truth and grace,
And makes the nations prove
The glories of His righteousness,
And wonders of His love,
And wonders of His love,
And wonders, wonders,
of His love.
On the frst day of Christmas,
my true love sent to me
A partridge in a pear tree.
On the second day of Christmas,
Two turtle doves,
And a partridge in a pear tree.
On the third day of Christmas,
Three French hens,
Two turtle doves,
On the fourth day of Christmas,
Four calling birds,
Three French hens,
Two turtle doves,
On the ffth day of Christmas,
Five golden rings,
Four calling birds,
Three French hens,
Two turtle doves,
On the sixth day of Christmas,
Six geese a-laying,
Five golden rings,
Four calling birds,
Three French hens,
Two turtle doves,
We Wish You a
Merry Christmas
The Twelve Days of Christmas
On the seventh day of Christmas,
Seven swans a-swimming,
Six geese a-laying,
Five golden rings,
Four calling birds,
Three French hens,
Two turtle doves,
On the eighth day of Christmas,
Eight maids a-milking,
Six geese a-laying,
Five golden rings,
Four calling birds,
Three French hens,
Two turtle doves,
On the ninth day of Christmas,
Nine ladies dancing,
Six geese a-laying,
Five golden rings,
Four calling birds,
Three French hens,
Two turtle doves,
On the tenth day of Christmas,
Ten lords a-leaping,
Six geese a-laying,
Five golden rings,
Four calling birds,
Three French hens,
Two turtle doves,
On the eleventh day of Christmas,
Eleven pipers piping,
Six geese a-laying,
Five golden rings,
Four calling birds,
Three French hens,
Two turtle doves,
On the twelfth day of Christmas,
Twelve drummers drumming,
Eleven pipers piping,
Six geese a-laying,
Five golden rings,
Four calling birds,
Three French hens,
Two turtle doves,
And a partridge in a pear tree!
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Canada News
young black bear in downtown Vancouver
Bear was eating garbage in back of truck parked in North Vancouver: COS
A young black bear went Ior the ride oI his
liIe Monday aIternoon aIter a dump truck
operator unwittingly chauIIeured him Irom
North Vancouver to just outside the Queen
Elizabeth Theatre in downtown Vancouver.
Alex Desjardins with the Conservation
OIfcer Service (COS) says he couldn't help
but laugh when he got the call there was a
bear downtown.
"I was a little incredulous when I got the
call. I've dealt with deer in Vancouver, oI all
things, but never a bear," he tells the media.
Desjardins says the 90- to 100-pound
yearling had been eating garbage in the back
oI the truck parked in North Vancouver when
the driver took oII Ior his next pickup stop.
By the time the conservation oIfcer arrived
a crowd oI spectators had gathered. Police
had set up a large containment area around
the truck, on top oI which the terrifed bear
had climbed, looking Ior a way to get down.
Desjardins says he shot him with a
tranquilizer dart, but it didn't work, so he
eventually jabbed him with a syringe on a
pole.
"He Iell into a blanket. No injuries at all," he
says.
The bear is now sleeping oII the immobilizing
drugs in a secured compound in North
Vancouver, and is expected to be just fne.
"They're very resilient creatures. Obviously
we're going to assess his health when he's
Iully awake, and Irom there we're most
likely going to translocate him to the Upper
Squamish Valley."
Desjardins says this kind oI event is extremely
rare. The COS was called in to tranquillize a
bear Iound under a roller coaster at the PNE a
Iew years ago, but he can't recall ever hearing
oI a bear turning up downtown beIore.
"In our job we deal with tons oI uncommon
things, but I think this tops the list," he says.
Anyone who spots a bear or encounters a
confict with wildliIe is asked to call the
Conservation OIfcer Service hotline at
1-877-952-7277.
Canada to pull out of Kyoto protocol
Canada has become the frst country to
announce it will withdraw Irom the Kyoto
protocol on climate change, dealing a
symbolic blow to the already troubled
global treaty.
Environment minister Peter Kent broke the
news on his return Irom talks in Durban,
where countries agreed to extend Kyoto
Ior fve years and hammer out a new deal
Iorcing all big polluters Ior the frst time to
limit greenhouse gas emissions.
Canada, a major energy producer which
critics complain is becoming a climate
renegade, has long complained Kyoto is
unworkable precisely because it excludes
so many signifcant emitters.
"As we've said, Kyoto Ior Canada is in the
past ... We are invoking our legal right to
Iormally withdraw Irom Kyoto," Mr Kent
told reporters.
The right-oI-centre Conservative
government oI Prime Minister Stephen
Harper, which has close ties to the energy
sector, says Canada would be subject to
penalties equivalent to around $14 billion
under the terms oI the treaty Ior not cutting
emissions by the required amount by 2012.
"To meet the targets under Kyoto Ior 2012
would be the equivalent oI either removing
every car, truck, all-terrain vehicle, tractor,
ambulance, police car and vehicle oI every
kind oI Canadian road," Mr Kent said.
Environmentalists quickly hit out against
the move.
"It's a national disgrace. Prime Minister
Harper just spat in the Iaces oI people
around the world Ior whom climate change
is increasingly a liIe-and-death issue," said
Graham Saul oI Climate Action Network
Canada.
Mr Kent did not give details on when
Ottawa would pull out oI the treaty.
Canada kept quiet during the Durban talks
so as not to be a distraction, he added.
"The writing on the wall Ior Kyoto has been
recognised by even those countries which
are engaging in a second commitment," he
said.
Kyoto's frst phase was due to expire at the
end oI 2012 but has now been extended
until 2017.
Mr Kent said Canada would work towards
a new global deal obliging all major nations
to cut output oI greenhouse gases.
China and India are not bound by Kyoto's
current targets.
B.C. tax preparer gets house
arrest, ne for tax evasion
A Burnaby, B.C., tax preparer has been
sentenced to 16 months house arrest and
fned $237,717 Ior IalsiIying tax returns on
behalI oI 77 clients over a fve-year period.
The Canada Revenue Agency says Shiraz
Kaba claimed $1.18 million dollars in Ialse
expenses and deductions. Kaba pleaded
guilty in September to making Ialse
statements and tax evasions.
The Iraud resulted in the evasion oI $203,895
in Iederal tax payable and an overpayment
oI $33,821 in Canada Child Tax Benefts.
Spokesman David Morgan says the
investigation determined there was no
collusion between Kaba and his clients,
and the clients were not aware Kaba
reported Ialse expenses and deductions until
contacted by the CRA.
When individuals are convicted oI income
tax evasion, they can Iace fnes up to 200
per cent oI the taxes evaded and up to two
years in jail. But Morgan said individuals
can usually avoid prosecution.
"For individuals who haven't fled returns
Ior previous years or haven't reported all
their income, they can still voluntarily
correct their tax aIIairs," Morgan said.
"Now this is providing CRA hasn't initiated
either an audit or an investigation."
Morgan says the fne represents all oI the
Iederal tax Kaba attempted to evade on his
clients` tax returns. He was ordered to pay
$100,000 oI the fne within two weeks, and
then $700 per month starting Feb. 2012
until the fne is paid in Iull.
Air Canada faces
lawsuit from obese
passengers
A judge has authorised a class action
lawsuit against Air Canada on behalI oI
obese travellers Iorced to pay Ior an extra
seat, a law frm has announced.
BGA Barristers & Solicitors LLP said in
a statement the lawsuit aims to reclaim
Iees the airlines charged clinically obese
passengers Ior a second seat beIore
Canada's transportation watchdog
banned the practice in 2008.
A similar suit targeting its rival WestJet
is also reportedly planned. So Iar
no numbers oI possible clients have
been released, but according to court
documents the suit could involve a multi-
million dollar claim.
Following complaints, the Canadian
Transportation Agency in 2008 ruled the
two carriers had breached Canadian case
law by charging obese and other disabled
passengers accompanied by an attendant
Ior two seats.
It cited a Federal Court oI Appeal
decision that Iound "a person who is
obese may be (considered) disabled Ior
purposes oI air travel iI unable to ft in an
airline seat".
The class action lawsuit covers Iees paid
to Air Canada between December 5,
2005 and December 5, 2008, as well as
damages.
oldest living Canadian woman dies at 112
Had 25 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren
The woman believed to be the oldest living
Canadian has died in B.C. at the age oI 112.
Sum Ying Fung died Dec. 6, seven weeks
short oI her 113th birthday, while receiving
treatment Ior pneumonia in Burnaby
General Hospital.
Fung was born in 1899 in Guangdong,
China Iour years beIore the Wright
brothers frst fight and nearly 10 years
beIore the frst Model T Ford rolled oII the
assembly line.
Her husband, Chong Lim Fung, came to
Canada in 1911 and later returned to China
to marry her. He would return oIten to
Canada to work and go back home to visit
his growing Iamily oI three children.
But Canada's immigration rules didn't
allow Sum Ying Fung to join her husband
in Vancouver.
Those were some very hard times Ior her,
said son, Fung Suey Kee.
"Second World War, she had a very diIfcult
time .raising the Iamily," he said.
In 1954, Sum Ying Fung was allowed to
immigrate with her children, settling in
Vancouver's Chinatown.
In 1967, her husband died and the Iamily
moved to East Vancouver.
When Fung was 90, she underwent brain
surgery, but recovered and soon aIter
that, she travelled the world with many
oI her Iamily members, visiting Germany,
France, and Italy.
Flew at 111
They returned to China Ior a visit at a
tumultuous time the democratic uprising
oI the late 1980s, when tanks rolled in the
streets and hundreds oI protesters were
killed.
"In 1989, Tiananmen Square. She is there.
We are there," her son said.
She last few on a passenger jet on a visit
to her son in CaliIornia in 2010, when she
was 111.
Fung's 112th birthday last Jan. 27 was
marked with a proclamation Irom the City
oI Vancouver and a letter Irom the Queen.
Her son said Fung had some quarrels with
modern society, especially skimpy bathing
suits, and wore nothing less than a dress on
a visit to the beach in Hawaii.
She also believed tap water could be
contaminated and insisted on only drinking
water that had been boiled.
Fung is survived by a son, daughter, 14
grandchildren, 25 great grandchildren and
two great-great grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held Ior Fung
in Vancouver on Friday.
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Sheldon Patrick ODell poses serious risk to young boys
Canada News
Calgary drivers tweet
roadside checkstop sites
Calgary police are asking people not to
use social media to alert others to roadside
checks aimed at catching drunk drivers.
People have been using platIorms such as
Twitter to let other motorists know where
police have set up the checkstops, police say.
But beIore people tweet any locations,
they should ask themselves how they'd Ieel
iI a drunk driver hit a Iriend or loved one,
said police spokesman Kevin Brookwell.
"We don't see any value in warning people
in advance oI how to avoid that detection,"
he said. "We want them caught and we
want them oII the streets."
Police don`t have the power to stop
people Irom spreading inIormation about
checkstop locations, Brookwell said. But
the inIormation becomes outdated quickly,
since the stops are regularly rotated around
the city, he said.
Snake slithers into
Brampton bathroom
Dalwood Arian provided this photo oI
a snake that he believes came out oI his
toilet.
A small snake decided to claim Dalwood
Arian`s toilet as its own Monday night.
The creature appeared to have come out
oI the toilet, said Arian who noticed it
when he went to use the washroom in his
Brampton house.
Animal control was reportedly unavailable
until Tuesday, so Arian phoned the police
to take care oI his unwelcome guest.
Police responded within the hour to the
house on Derwent Ave. near Main St. and
Steeles Ave. E.
'It`s not that big oI a deal, just kind oI
creepy and interesting, said Arian.
BC Ferries adding 150 extra
sailings for the holidays
BC Ferries is adding 150 sailings Ior the
busy holiday season.
Deb Marshall with the corporation says
reservations will be flling up quickly in
the coming days.
"Between December 16th and January 2nd
we're going to have 104 extra sailing on
the Tsawwassen-Schwartz Bay run, which
is our busiest run in the feet. We will also
have 46 additional trips between Horseshoe
Bay and Departure Bay," she says.
Marshal recommends travelers arrive early.
"Midday does tend to be the busiest point
oI the day, and I would certainly want to
remind people that the busiest times we
expect are going to be December 26th,
27th, and 28th."
She says reservations will be flling up
quickly but will save you a lot oI hassle iI
you can get one
Torontonians charged with
debit fraud in Winnipeg
Holiday shoppers beware
A trio Irom Toronto is Iacing a long list
oI Iraud charges in Winnipeg aIter being
Iound with nearly 40 counterIeit debit cards.
The threesome, aged 23 to 25, was caught
aIter being stopped Ior a driving inIraction
on Monday aIternoon.
Police made the routine traIfc stop in the
area oI Portage Avenue and Lyle Street, in
the city's Deer Lodge area, at about 12:30 p.m.
Inside the vehicle, oIfcers Iound 38
counterIeit debit cards, about $10,200 in
cash, a variety oI electronics associated
with credit card Iraud, and several credit
card giIt cards.
"At this stage oI the investigation, it is
believed that the three occupants attended
to the city oI Winnipeg Irom the greater Toronto
area Ior the purpose oI committing credit card
Iraud," police stated in a news release.
"It`s alleged that the accused travelled
throughout Winnipeg utilizing counterIeit
debit cards to make withdrawals and
purchases at merchant locations."
The three individuals have been charged
with numerous Iraud related oIIences and
have been detained in police custody while
the investigation continues.
ICBC employee red; accused of accessing 1IBC victims' information
A woman who worked Ior ICBC Ior 15 years
has been accused oI illegally accessing the
personal inIormation oI 65 people.
Thirteen oI the victims were targets in
several shootings and arsons across the
Lower Mainland that have all been linked
to the Justice Institute oI British Columbia.
'We can now state the investigation
revealed a link to an ICBC employee, who
allegedly accessed personal inIormation oI
65 individuals, including the 13 identifed
victims. That employee, along with other
individuals, is under continued police
investigation, says ChieI Supt. Janice
Armstrong, operations oIfcer Ior the
Lower Mainland District Regional Police
Service.
RCMP Sgt. Peter Thiessen says the victims
all had a common link.
"The common denominator between these
victims is that they were connected in some
way to the Justice Institute, either past or
present instructors, past or present students
or some other looser connection," he says.
ICBC President John Schubert says the
worker has lost her job, and won't be getting
severance pay.
"We're absolutely appalled by this and
apologize to our customers Ior the privacy
breach. We're doing everything we can to
assist the RCMP with their investigation,"
Schubert says.
'We have conducted a thorough internal
and an independent external review oI our
systems as a result oI the privacy breach and
have taken steps to better guard against this
type oI incident Irom happening again.
In September, the RCMP only believed
10 people were targeted, including Iormer
students, workers, and other people with
links to the police training Iacility in New
Westminster. Police say the victims do not
appear to be linked to any criminal activity.
The attacks have taken place since April
oI this year at various places in the Lower
Mainland.
No charges have been laid and police say
the investigation is ongoing.
Canada bans face veils for new citizens
The government is placing a ban on Iace
coverings such as niqabs Ior people swearing
their oath oI citizenship, Immigration
Minister Jason Kenney said Monday.
The ban takes eIIect immediately.
As a result, Muslim women will have to
remove their niqabs or any other Iace-
covering garments, such as burkas, beIore
they can recite the oath oI citizenship to
become Canadians. Citizenship judges
will be directed to enIorce the rules at
ceremonies over which they preside.
It's a "public declaration that you are
joining the Canadian Iamily and it must
be taken Ireely and openly," he said,
calling it "Irankly, bizarre" that women
were allowed to wear Iace veils while they
swear their citizenship oaths.
Kenney said he doesn't accept that it's
a religious obligation to wear the veil,
explaining that when Muslim women
perIorm the hajj, the pilgrimage to Mecca
required by their Iaith, they are required
not to cover their Iaces.
"It's a cultural tradition, which I think
refects a certain view about women that
we don't accept in Canada. We want
women to be Iull and equal members oI
Canadian society and certainly when
they're taking the citizenship oath, that's
the right place to start," Kenney said in an
interview.
Complaints Irom citizenship court judges
A directive posted on the department's
website says iI candidates aren't seen
taking the oath, oIfcials are to explain that
they must be seen reciting it, and that they
can't become Canadian citizens without it.
They can return Ior the next citizenship
ceremony, but "the opportunity to return
to take the oath at another citizenship
ceremony applies only once," the directive
says.
Kenney said he's had complaints Irom
MPs and citizenship court judges that it's
hard to tell whether people with their Iaces
covered are actually reciting the oath oI
citizenship, which he says is a requirement
to become Canadian. Wladyslaw Lizon, a
Conservative MP Irom Mississauga, Ont.,
brought it to his attention, Kenney says.
"We cannot have two classes oI citizenship
ceremonies. Canadian citizenship is not
just about the right to carry a passport and
to vote," he said.
Citizenship and immigration oIfcials will
be asking that "all those taking the oath do
so openly," Kenney said, describing it as
a "deep principle that goes to the heart oI
our values."
The government's guide to citizenship
notes organizers should be culturally
sensitive and that it's appropriate to wear
national dress to the ceremony.
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trails, in the casinos or the Iabulous
restaurants. celebrating spring or
summer or Iall. you can enjoy horseback
riding or sailing, jet skiing or hiking,
mountain biking or parasailing, gambling
or a romantic dinner cruise on the lake.
Irom every vantage point, and around
every corner, Lake Tahoe has something
new Ior you to discover.
In the winter, Lake Tahoe Ieatures the
largest concentration oI ski resorts in all
oI North America. There are 17 total ski
resorts. There are miles oI trails Ior cross-
country or snowshoeing.
Sledding and sleigh rides.
Snowboarding and ice-
skating. This is a winter
recreation paradise.
Top 10 things to do around
Lake Tahoe
Ski or snowboard at one oI
the world-class ski resorts
Witness the breathtaking
views oI the lake and
mountains while hiking or
mountain biking
Zoom around a snowy
feld in a snowmobile
Cruise in a sailboat on the
crystal clear lake
Travel
Your First Trip to Hawaii
Hawaiis Big Island Travel Tips
Getting to Hawaiis Big Island
Travel to Kona International Airport
(KOA) in Kona to the west or Hilo
International Airport (ITO) in Hilo to the
east. Most visitors arrive in Kona. There
is also the option oI fying into Honolulu
International Airport (HNL) on Oahu
frst and then taking a short, 35-40 minute
fight to Hawaii`s Big Island.
Getting to Hawaii`s Big Island is easier
than ever with daily direct fights into
Kona International Airport. Major air
carriers Irom Canada, the U.S. and Japan
fy directly into Kona. Most oI the direct
Lake Tahoe, California
Continued FRoM LASt week
charges).
Staying on Hawaiis Big Island
Major resort destinations on Hawaii`s
Big Island include the Kohala Coast,
Historic Kailua Village (Kailua-Kona)
and Keauhou, both in Kona. There are
hotels and accommodations in Hilo and
Puna on the east side closer to Hawaii
Volcanoes National Park. Throughout the
island you`ll also fnd bed and breakIast
accommodations, condominiums,
vacation rental homes and cottages, as
well as hostels.
Traveling on Hawaiis Big Island
Recreational Paradise
There are only a Iew places in the world
that can match the unlimited adventure
and recreation that Lake Tahoe oIIers year
round.
On the greens, or on the lake, along the
Enjoy Iamily Iun on a tubing or
sledding hill
Play a game oI golI while enjoying the
mountain scenery
Ice skate outdoors, then warm up with
hot cocoa
Jet ski, water ski or just take a ride in a
speed boat on the lake
Enjoy a ride in a horse-drawn sleigh
or dog-sled
Experience the romance oI a sunset
dinner cruise on an authentic Mississippi
paddlewheel boat
Hawaiis Big Island Quick Facts
Transportation:
Rent a car at Kona International Airport
(KOA) or Hilo International Airport
(ITO) to explore the island. Other
options include tour buses, shuttles,
taxis or city buses.
Clothing:
Dress casually. Bring a jacket Ior
We recommend a rental car Ior fexibility
and ease, and we strongly suggest booking
beIore you arrive sometimes cars aren`t
immediately available when you step up
to the counter without a reservation. All
the major rental companies are Iound on
the Big Island. There are also guided tours
oI every type Irom bus tours and taxis to
private limos.
Rental car agencies are located at the Kona
and Hilo International Airports, as well as
some resorts. Rental car companies are
located just a short distance Irom both
inter-island terminals. Taxis are available
curbside.
Useful Phone Numbers and Links:
The area code Ior the state oI Hawaii is
(808).
Airport Visitor InIormation: (808) 329-
3432 (Kona), (808) 934-5838 (Hilo)
Volcano Activity (808) 985-6000
Agricultural Inspection: (808) 326-1252
(Kona), (808) 933-6930 (Hilo)
Camping Permits: (808) 961-8311 (county),
(808) 974-6200 (state)
Hilo Medical Center: (808) 974-4700
Kona Community Hospital: (808) 322-
9311
Hualalai Urgent Care (Kona): (808) 327-
4357
nights and rainIorests, warmer
clothes Ior higher elevations. Semi-
casual dress clothes Ior restaurants
and nightliIe. Suits and ties are rarely
worn.
Tipping:
U.S. standards apply: 1520 on
meals, at least $1 per bag Ior porters and
at least $1 per night Ior housekeeping.
fights are Irom the U.S. West Coast
mostly Los Angeles and San Francisco
plus Denver, Phoenix, Salt Lake City and
Chicago, and internationally Irom Tokyo.
Some seasonal carriers also make the trip
with charters.
Because the island is so big, consider
arriving on one side oI the island and
departing Irom the other. For example, you
might fy into Kona, exploring that side oI
the island awhile, then driving to the Hilo
side (roughly 2 hrs, 30 min) and exploring
Ior awhile longer beIore fying out Irom
the Hilo Airport, or vice-versa. (Be sure
to ask car rental companies about drop oII
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Tips for Driving In Rain
Driving
than a Iew minutes. Keep your headlights
on and turn on emergency fashers to alert
other drivers.
Foggy windows - Rain or high humidity
can quickly cause windows to mist up
inside the car. In a car equipped with air
conditioning, turn up the heat and direct
the airfow to your deIrosters with the AC
switch engaged. (Many cars automatically
engage the AC when switched to the
deIrost mode.) In a car without AC the
procedure is the same, but you may need
to open your side windows to get the air
moving. Most modern cars have a built-in
rear window deIroster that easily clears
a misted rear windscreen by heating up
electrodes embedded in the glass. II you
don`t have one, put your deIroster on high
and its hot air will eventually Iollow the
inside oI the rooI down to the rear window.
II the car has swiveling dashboard vents,
adjust them so that the air fow strikes
the upper edge oI the side windows. The
airfow will clear the side windows frst,
fnally traveling to the rear oI the car. II
all else Iails, a rag or article oI clothing
will work as well; you`ll just need to clear
the window more oIten. Drivers should
regularly clean their windshield and
windows, both on the inside and outside,
to help them see in good and bad weather.
Smokers need to take extra care to make
sure their interior windows are clear oI a
buildup oI smoke residue.
Rainy driving tips - Smart Motorist
oIIers the Iollowing suggestions Ior
saIer driving in wet weather. In stormy
conditions, it is more diIfcult to see other
vehicles, road signs and the road itselI. It
is critical to make sure you can see and
be seen.
First and Ioremost: slow down! It takes
longer to stop or adjust in wet weather.
Stay toward the middle lanes - water
tends to pool in the outside lanes.
Maintain proper Iollowing distance (3
Second Rule). This needs to be increased
in wet weather.
Drive in the tracks oI a car ahead oI you.
Don`t Iollow large trucks or busses too
closely. The spray created by their large
tires reduces your vision. Take care when
passing them as well; iI you must pass, do
so quickly and saIely.
Be more alert when driving in wet or
slippery conditions. Watch out Ior brake
lights in Iront oI you.
Avoid using your brakes; iI possible, take
your Ioot oII the accelerator to slow down.
Turn your headlights on even in a light
rain, or in gloomy, Ioggy or overcast
conditions. Not only do they help you see
the road, but they`ll help other drivers see
you. II your car has daytime running lights
you still should put them on, so vehicles
behind you can see you better.
BeIore it starts to rain, replace old or
brittle wipers.
Avoid oII-road driving: it`s hard to judge
the actual depth oI puddles and you can
easily become stuck, even in an SUV.
Never drive beyond the limits oI
visibility. At night rainy roads become
especially treacherous. The glare oI
oncoming lights, amplifed by the rain on
your windscreen, can cause temporary
loss oI visibility while substantially
increasing driver Iatigue. In rainy
conditions pedestrians, livestock, and
wildliIe are extremely hard to spot and
even harder to avoid.
Never drive through moving water iI you
can`t see the ground through it; your car
could be swept oII the road.
When driving through a puddle oI
uncertain depth, go slow. II it`s deeper
than the bottom oI your doors, turn around
and fnd another route. Deep water can
cause serious damage to a modern car`s
electrical system.
Avoid splashing pedestrians.
II possible, stay oII the road during heavy
thunderstorms. Large fashes oI lightning
can temporarily blind and disorient
drivers, and the accompanying high winds
and heavy rain can create deadly driving
conditions.
Slow down! This should be obvious but
it also very important. People are so used
to driving certain speeds on certain roads
that sometimes they Iorget the need to slow
down when inclement weather presents
itselI.
Before you go - Wet-weather driving
demands gentle use oI all the main
controls - steering, clutch, brake and
accelerator - and a larger allowance Ior
errors and emergencies. When you begin
a journey in rain, your shoes will be wet
and liable to slip oII the pedals. ScuII the
soles on the rubber matting or carpeting
oI the car beIore you start the engine. All
motorists should regularly check that their
headlights, tail lights, brake lights and
turn signals are working properly.
How are your tires? - Check your tires
on a regular basis. Bald tires signifcantly
reduce your traction on wet roadways,
and oIIer little resistance to hydroplaning.
When your tires run over water, the water
is displaced and it needs somewhere to
go quickly. The best place is between the
treads oI your tires. II your tires are bald,
the water has no place to go and you end
up riding on a layer oI water, like a boat.
Turn on your wipers - Replace your
wipers regularly, at least once a year.
Wiper blades in bad condition don`t clear
water Irom the windshield very well and
distort your view. Older vehicles may need
to have the whole wiper arm replaced. The
arms bend over time and sometimes can`t
keep enough downward pressure to clear
the windscreen, even with new blades
installed. Wipers will oIten clear light rain
Irom the windscreen with a Iew sweeps,
then run on an almost-dry screen and leave
smears oI drying dirt. Don`t be aIraid to
use the windscreen washers liberally: the
fuid is cheap (99 cents a gallon) and the
saIety beneft is high. Carry extra during
the winter.
Don`t Iollow large trucks or busses closely.
Splash and spray Irom these vehicles can
obscure your vision, creating a potentially
disastrous driving situation. Keep your
distance, and your windshield wipers on,
when other traIfc is in Iront oI you.
Turn on your lights - Whenever visibility
is poor or it rains, headlights are a good
way to let other drivers know where you
are. It`s both helpIul to other travelers and
makes you saIer. Remember, you are not
the only one aIIected by poor visibility.
You may be able to see cars without their
headlights on but others may not have
vision or windshield wipers as good as
yours. Many states require headlights to
be turned on when it is raining or when
visibility is reduced to less than 500 Ieet.
Heavy rain - Heavy rain can overload
the wiper blades, allowing an almost
continuous sheet oI water to fow over the
screen. When visibility is so limited that
the edges oI the road or other vehicles
cannot be seen at a saIe distance, it is time
to pull over and wait Ior the rain to ease
up. It is best to stop at rest areas or other
protected areas. II the roadside is your
only option, pull oII as Iar as possible,
preIerably past the end oI a guard rail, and
wait until the storm passes, seldom more Continued next week
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Holiday Dog Safety
Delightful but deadly
Chapter 4:
The Lord got angry at her behaviour, so he
drowned her husband with the boat. When
Kalawati did not see her husband; she was
shocked & she Iainted on the foor.
On seeing his daughter in this state oI
aIIairs & the sudden disappearance oI
the boat, the merchant was shocked. He
prayed to Lord Satyanarayanji, asked
him Ior Iorgiveness & prayed to the
Lord to take them out oI this diIfculty.
The Lord then made an annoucement,
'Oh merchant, your daughter, in a hurry
to meet her husband has leIt my prasad;
hence you cannot see her husband. Now,
when she goes back & takes the prasad
with due respect & then returns; only then
she will see her husband. On hearing the
voice, Kalawati ran home, ate the prasad
& came back & met her husband. When
the merchant saw this, he was very happy.
The merchant then did Lord
Satyanarayanji`s prayers & Iast with his
Iamily every month. Finally, he had all the
pleasures oI liIe & aIter death, he went to
heaven.
This chapter oI Lord Satyanarayanji is over.
All chant (say) Lord Satyanarayanji ki Jai.
Chapter 5:
Sutji said, 'Oh people, listen Iurther to
Story of Shri Satyanarayan Swamiji
another sory.
A king named Tungdhwaj was Iamous Ior
his generosity to his subjects. But he had
to suIIer a lot, due to the disrespect he had
shown to the prayer oI Lord Satyanarayanji
& his prasad, which he did not accept
when it was oIIered to him.
One day, when hunting in a Iorest, he
sat down under a tree. There he saw a
Iew villagers doing the prayer oI Lord
Satyanarayanji. The King saw all this but
due to his Ialse ego, niether did he join
them nor bowed down to the idol oI the
Lord. When the villagers gave him the
prasad, he did not accept it & went away
Irom there.
When the King reached his Kingdom, he
saw that everything was destroyed & all
his 100 sons were lying dead on the foor.
The King realised that this had happened
all due to his Ialse ego. So thinking, he
started walking towards the place where
the villagers were doing their prayers.
There, with them, he did the prayers oI
Lord Satyanarayanji & had the prasad &
the charna-amrit (ie. milk, sugar, curds,
tulsi leaves & honey mixed together) & put
it in all his son`s mouths. By doing this, all
his sons became alright. He got back all
his wealth & comIorts oI liIe & fnally in
the end, aIter he died, he went to heaven.
Anybody who keeps this Iast with Iull Iaith
& recite the prayers oI Lord Satyanarayanji;
all his wishes will be Iulflled. With the
grace oI the Lord, he will get eternity; the
wealthless will receive wealth; & will go
to heaven & fnally will come out oI the
circle oI birth & death.
The names oI the persons who kept this
Iast & took re-birth are as Iollows :--The
Brahmin took birth as Sudama & in his
entire liIe he served the Lord Krishna &
attained moksha. King Ulkamuk took
birth as King Dashrath, & in that liIe
he became the Iather oI Lard Rama &
attained eternity. The merchant took birth
as King Morad, who cut his son in halI &
oIIered to the Lord & got moksha. King
Tunghdwaj took birth as Kewat, who took
Lord Rama across the river, served him &
got moksha.
In this way, whoever does Lord
Satyanarayan`s prayer will be Iree Irom all
sorrows & will ultimately reach heaven &
get moksha.
This chapter oI Lord Satyanarayanji is
over. All chant (say) Lord Satyanarayanji
ki Jai.
Continued next week
Continued FRoM LASt week
Although some mishaps turn out alright,
the holiday season has the potential to
inadvertently bring your dog serious
illness or injury. What items can cause
problems? How can you saIely prepare?
For a handy reIerence, check the list below.
Alcoholic beverages. Alcohol is
moderately toxic, and, drunken dogs
are not cute. One ounce oI a 20- to
40-prooI beverage can cause alcohol
poisoning or coma in a small dog.
Angel hair. Made Irom spun glass.
Irritating to skin, possible low toxicity
iI ingested, can cause cuts, damage the
eyes or create intestinal blockage.
Artifcial snow, focking. Possibly
poisonous, can cause digestive upset;
respiratory irritant iI inhaled.
Tip: Spray only on upper corners oI
high windows.
Candles. Dogs can be burnt by fame
or dripping wax, or have whiskers and
Iur singed. Fire hazard to house iI pet
knocks over.
Tip: Save candles Ior the dining room
table and don`t burn where pet is
unattended.
Electric cords. Chewing on cords can
cause pets to be shocked, burned, and
even electrocuted.
potentially Iatal in some), vomiting,
diarrhea, tremors, hyperactivity, seizures;
Fatty, spicy or sweet Ioods: gastric upset,
dehydration, and pancreatitis. Hot Ioods:
can cause burns and mouth or throat
ulcerations.
Tip: Don`t share holiday goodies with your
dog. II you can`t resist, give a healthy treat
instead. Keep your dog out oI the dining
area and give them their regular dinner
while you eat. Don`t leave cooking Iood
unattended; don`t set hot dishes near edge
oI stove or counter. Don`t leave candy,
cookies or other snacks where your dog
can reach them.
Garbage/Iood prep items: aluminum Ioil
& pans, candy wrappers, paper plates,
cups and plastic fatware, plastic wrap,
roasting bags, six-pack plastic beverage
ring, turkey lacing or skewers. All items
can cause abdominal discomIort, intestinal
blockage, internal bleeding, even death, iI
eaten; danger oI suIIocation or choking
also exists; possibility oI Iood-poisoning.
Tip: Store garbage under sink, in closet, or
in a Iastened container. * Guests. Add to
the noise, conIusion and stress Ior your pet.
Dogs can be stepped on or unsupervised
children can injure them. Pets can escape
when visitors come and go. Tip: 'Guests
are more likely to Ieed dogs than owners.
Multiple guests each Ieeding just a little
bite` adds up to quite a lot oI Iood. Advise
your guests not to Ieed your dog.
Also, iI guests are uncomIortable around
dogs, or iI there will be activity that causes
your dog anxiety, board them Ior the
holidays. At home, don`t put dogs to bed
in guests` rooms. Keep your dog in his or
her regular spot. II they are in a location
where the dog may become distressed,
move them to a quieter room.
Lights, decorative. Dogs can become
tangled in the strands. Can cause burns
and cuts. Same hazards as electric cords.
'Bubbling lights, made oI methylene
chloride, can be moderately toxic. Tip:
String together through interior oI tree;
run connecting cord underneath tree
skirt.
Ornaments: edible or 'Iood strings,
garlands, glass, hooks, straight pins.
Food ornaments can be moderately
toxic, causing gastric upset. All
items have the potential to cause
Iatal complications iI ingested. Tip:
Use ornaments that your dog fnds
uninteresting. Instead oI hooks, use
decorative ribbon to tie on ornaments.
Pet decorations. Never place on pets.
May cause choking or strangulation.
Tip: Buy a holiday-print collar Ior your
dog. II you use a costume on your pet,
do not leave them unsupervised.
Potpourri, aerosol Iragrance, incense,
simmer pots. Nasal or respiratory
irritation, skin rash, stomach upset,
burns; can also cause stomach upset iI
eaten because it oIten contains cones,
needles and berries that can be toxic.
Tip: Use where dog is not roomed.
Tip: Run through PVC piping, cover (e.g.,
using rugs) or secure to foor, placing
behind or beneath heavy Iurniture.
Fasteners Ior decorations: glue, rubber
bands, staples, string, tacks, tape. Can
cause mild pain, serious complications,
even death iI swallowed.
Tip: Store in a secure spot. Discard used
items when decorations are removed.
Fire/freplaces: ashes, popping wood,
fre/color salts. Bronchial irritation, burns,
skin irritation, digestive distress; color
salts are moderately toxic iI ingested.
Tip: Keep fre screen in Iront oI freplace
while in use. Use second screen on foor-
level, below hearth to keep dog Iurther
away Irom sparks. When coals are cool,
thoroughly clean freplace and close
tightly with glass or metal doors.
Food. Bones: Choking, internal punctures,
possibly death; Chocolate: Theobromine
poisoning (not all dogs are eIIected but Continued next week
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WEEKLY SPORT
The Fiji Times Canada
The most trusted name in news and sports
Anderson Silva is the only ghter in the world who can defeat 1on 1ones
Jon 'Bones Jones delivered another
spectacular perIormance last Saturday,
deIeating Iormer light heavyweight title-
holder Lyoto Machida with a second-
round submission while taking minimal
damage once again.
AIter his dominating wins over Ryan
Bader, Shogun Rua and Rampage Jackson
earlier this year, many Ians speculated that
Machida would pose Iew problems Ior the
current Iace oI the 205-lb. division, and it
turns out they were not entirely right.
Jones survived a Iew scary moments on
the Ieet against the talented striker, and
used his counter-punching ability to rock
'The Dragon on the Ieet beIore landing a
vicious elbow on the ground that changed
the fght entirely.
While Jones fnished the fght in impressive
Iashion, Machida`s ability to get in and
out and hit the champion with punches
exposed a small whole in Jones` game; one
that only one fghter in the world would be
able to capitalize.
Obviously, that fghter is Anderson Silva.
Machida is an excellent striker in his own
right, but no one can compete with Silva
on the Ieet, and using Machida`s strategy
as a blueprint Silva would pose some
serious problems Ior the best young fghter
in the sport.
Silva and Machida have trained together
Ior years, and it is known Silva did his best
to help Machida to train Ior the enigma
that is Jones, but iI the roles were reversed
one has to wonder iI Silva would have had
more success than his counterpart.
Silva possesses a fghting style that is
nearly impossible to train Ior (much like
Jones) and has the accurate striking and
raw fnishing ability to make any fghter
nervous, including 'Bones.
All Silva would have to do is emulate
Machida`s game plan to the best oI his
ability and, oI course, not get caught on the
Ieet, and Jones would be in serious trouble.
While Johnny Bones showed that he can
take a solid shot, no one lands more shots
directly on the button than Silva, and all
it takes is a Iew well-aimed punches Irom
'The Spider to put anyone on their back.
OI course, Jones would still have a huge edge
in the wrestling department, but one would
have to wonder iI he would be willing to test
his luck on the mat due to Silva`s excellent
submission game, as Silva has won several
oI his UFC fghts oII his back.
Odds are, Jones would probably be the
Iavorite in this matchup, and although it is
unlikely to ever happen, Dana White has
always said he gives Ians the fghts they
want to see.
AIter seeing Jones decimate yet another
opponent, there may not be any fght
possible that UFC Ians want to see happen
more than this.
Belfort, Silva to coach rst TUF Brazil
Middleweights Vitor (The Phenom)
BelIort and Wanderlei (The Axe Murderer)
Silva will meet again, aIter serving as rival
coaches on the Brazilian version oI "The
Ultimate Fighter."
"The Ultimate Fighter Brazil" begins
auditions in Sao Paulo. The reality MMA
TV show will premiere March 25 on Globo
TV in Brazil.
BelIort (20-9) deIeated Silva via frst-
round TKO at UFC Brazil in October
1998. BelIort went on to win the UFC light-
heavyweight title while Silva claimed the
Pride middleweight crown.
"I'm just Iocusing on this fght," said the
34-year-old BelIort, who Iaces Anthony
(Rumble) Johnson at UFC 142 on Jan. 14
prior to the Silva bout. "But it's a great
honour to fght Wanderlei again. I see it as
a new fght and not as a rematch."
Silva (34-11-1 with one no contest) is
coming oII a win over Cung Le at UFC
139.
"I've been waiting Ior this Ior a long time,"
the 35-year-old Silva said in a statement.
"I knew one day we would Iace each other
again, and the time is here."
NOTES: UFC president Dana White listed
Canada as one oI the next countries Ior
which they plan international versions
oI the reality show, along with Australia
and the U.K. His eventual plan is to have
multiple editions running at the same time,
with the eventual winners Iacing each
other in a World Cup-like tournament.
Alistair Overeem granted conditional licence
Alistair Overeem will be able to fght
Brock Lesnar in the main event oI UFC
141 later this month, provided he passes a
couple oI pre-fght drug tests.
The Nevada State Athletic Commission
granted Overeem, who was the subject
oI rumours over the weekend that he may
be unable to compete at the UFC`s year-
end event, a conditional licence to appear
at the show, which takes place December
30th in Las Vegas.
The decision was made during the NSAC`s
monthly meeting on Monday. Overeem, who
is in his native Netherlands to be with his
ailing mother, was given the requirement oI
passing one pre-fght drug screen in Europe
within 72 hours as well as another once he
arrives in the U.S. prior to his fght.
The 31-year-old Dutchman, considered
one oI the top heavyweights in the world,
is set to make his Octagon debut against
Lesnar, the Iormer UFC champion who
hasn`t Iought since losing his belt to Cain
Velasquez in October 2010. Lesnar was
supposed to fght now-champion Junior
Dos Santos in Vancouver in June beIore
he was sidelined with a second case
oI diverticulitis Overeem, the Iormer
StrikeIorce title-holder, is coming oII a
quarter-fnal win over Fabricio Wedurm
in June in its heavyweight Grand Prix
tournament. But he was released Irom his
contract when he made himselI unavailable
Ior the date organizers wanted to set Ior
the semi-fnals.
An accomplished kick boxer, Overeem
(35-11) was subsequently signed to the
UFC with much IanIare. Unbeaten in
his last 11 fghts, he was recently named
International Fighter oI the Year at the
2011 World MMA Awards Ior the second
straight time.
It was announced last month that the
winner oI the Overeem-Lesnar bout will
get the next title shot against Dos Santos,
who dethroned Velasquez at last month`s
UFC on FOX debut show.
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NHLs all-concussion team
would be lock for Stanley Cup
It has reached the point where you might
as well laugh.
They are saying that, the way things are
going, NHL teams are going to have to
send their Iourth lines to the All-Star
Game.
They are saying that, today, you could put
together an all-concussion team that would
be a lock Ior the Stanley Cup.
Think about it, the game`s best player,
Sidney Crosby oI the Pittsburgh Penguins,
on a line with the NHL`s leading point
getter, Claude Giroux oI the Philadelphia
Flyers, and the league`s top goal scorer,
Milan Michalek Michalek`s concussion
just confrmed this day beIore his Ottawa
Senators played the Boston Bruins.
On deIence, we have Chris Pronger oI the
Flyers and New York Rangers` young star
Marc Staal. Or Pittsburgh`s Kris Letang iI
you`re going on the power play.
Add in a dozen or so other names last
year`s rookie oI the year JeII Skinner oI
the Carolina Hurricanes and deIensive
specialist Mike Richards oI the Los
Angeles Kings just to mention just two
and you`ve got a team that could strike Iear
WWE Ians have been championing the Zack
Ryder movement Ior months and now he
will fnally get his shot at the United States
championship against Dolph Ziggler at
TLC, but the problem is he has never been
under this kind oI microscope beIore and the
pressure is on.
To say that Ryder has been booked to look
weak would be an understatement. Vince
McMahon is clearly upset that the Internet
sensation is over with the crowd as much as he
isgo fgure thatand has done everything
to get them to turn on him.
All you have to do is look at how Ryder
'earned his shot against Ziggler at this show.
He lost a match against John Cena, who then
decided to give up his spot in the main event
to give Ryder one more chance to earn a title
shot.
Ryder`s second shot to become the No. 1
contender came against Mark Henry, who
Ryder beat because Cena beat up Henry and
Ryder happened to get the pinIall.
But now that Cena isn`t there to back him up,
unless he is put in the match as the special
reIeree as has been rumored, Ryder will have
to succeed on his own. He doesn`t necessarily
have to win the match, because let`s Iace it,
wins and losses in WWE mean nothing, but
he does need a strong perIormance.
The good news is that Ryder is in the ring with
the right wrestler. Ziggler has emerged Irom
the shadows to be the best pure wrestler in
WWE. I still think that, all things being equal,
Daniel Bryan is a better worker, but Ziggler
into the deIending champion Bruins.
II only they could play.
Michalek, injured the night beIore when
he ran into his own teammate, Erik
Karlsson, was missing his frst game
against a team that has been without
Marc Savard, the player who would in
all likelihood be its leading scorer but
Ior concussion problems that appear to
have ended his career prematurely at
age 32. Savard played only a handIul
oI games since he was blindsided by
Pittsburgh`s Matt Cooke in early March,
2010. He stands today as visible prooI
that recurrences can happen easier but
somehow end up worse.
It matters not how concussions are
happening head shots, fghts, accidents
with sticks and pucks, running into one`s
own teammate they have become an
increasingly polarizing issue in today`s
hockey. There are as many sick oI the
issue as there are those wanting the issue
addressed even the media has started
sniping among themselves with the only
sure truth being that concussions aren`t
going to go away even iI they cease to be
is getting the spotlight more to showcase his
ability and he has taken oII.
But having never seen Ryder under this kind
oI spotlight beIore, it is easy to see why I have
my doubts that he can succeed. He might
have a ton oI untapped wrestling potential,
and will surprise everyone, but given WWE`s
track record with its younger workers in high-
profle matches this year, don`t count on it.
Another Iactor working against Ryder, and
Ziggler Ior that matter, is the question oI how
much time they will be given to put together
a good match.
WWE doesn`t care about its secondary
titlesit barely cares about the main titles
so there is no rule stating that they have to
give this match any time to develop heat or
psychology.
Ryder can be a star because the crowd loves
him. He can be a Iace oI the company because
his personality is so unique. He can be a lot
oI things that Ior some reason WWE doesn`t
want him to become.
I Iear that trend will continue at TLC this
Sunday night with Ryder being made to
look like the same dork that he has been on
television Ior the past two months.
mentioned. They are, sadly, increasing
or, at the very least, the recording oI them
has.
'Maybe now it`s everybody is more careIul
with the head injuries, suggests Boston
captain Zdeno Chara, himselI out with a
knee injury.
'It`s more serious and nobody wants to
risk it, so everybody is taking time to
make sure they are good beIore they play
again.
Such precaution is the story oI Crosby, who
originally planned to take two games oII
as a precautionary measure aIter suIIering
slight hits a week ago, but whose return is
now unknown.
Crosby`s near year-long injury has been
the lightning rod Ior a seemingly endless
discussion on what to do. Some say the
NHL has not acted strongly enough in
either prevention or punishment. Some
say the new rules that Iollowed the 2004-
05 lockout sped up the game, which Ians
wanted, but increased the Iorce oI collision
exponentially. Some say the rink size is
too small Ior today`s much bigger players.
Some say the players need to wear soIter
Zack Ryder will fail in the biggest match of his career
equipment. Some say they should put the
red line back in. ...
The Iact is, no one knows what exactly to
do and everyone knows that concussions
will never be eliminated completely in a
game played so Iast and Iuriously on hard
surIaces.
All teams like the Pittsburgh Penguins and
Philadelphia Flyers and Ottawa Senators
can do at the moment is hope their key
players return as soon as they can and
remain saIe Ior the Iuture.
The Ottawa Senators, Ior example, Iound
themselves in desperate need Wednesday
oI Michalek and his league-leading 19
goals. Despite taking an astonishing 49
shots at Boston goaltender Tim Thomas,
they could manage only two goals, by
Captain Daniel AlIredsson and Jason
Spezza, against fve Boston goals three
on Ottawa deIensive gaIIes by Rich
Peverley, Chris Kelly, Patrice Bergeron
and two by Daniel Paille.
Slipping under the playoII radar, the
Senators desperately need their star back.
But then, what NHL team doesn`t these
days?
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