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Jury Selected For Auckland ShopkeeperMurder Trial

A jury of 12 has been empanelled at theHigh Court in Auckland for the trial ofwo teenagers charged with the death

of West Auckland dairy owner ArunKumar.

Six men and six women were chosenor jury duty on Tuesday morning asupporters of the two boys charged

with Kumar's murder sat outside theourtroom.

The two defendants have been allowedo sit next to their lawyers and advocates

at a table rather than being in the dock. Arun Kumar

The boys were aged 12 and 13 at the timeof the alleged offending in June last year.The eldest of the pair is charged withmurder, the other manslaughter, and

both are charged with assault with intent

to rob following the death of Kumar athis Henderson dairy.Both have pleaded not guilty and havename suppression.Police said Kumar was stabbed to deathand died at the scene.The crown's case is being heard in frontof Justice Graham Lang.

John Key's Fiji Visit In The PipelineNew Zealand Prime Minister John Key

ould visit Fiji this year.Minister for Foreign Affairs Ratu InokeKubuabola conrmed that the matter wasaised during consultations with New

Zealand Foreign Affairs Minister MurrayMcCully in Auckland in May this year.We will let you know when it has been

rmed up,” said Ratu Inoke.At their Auckland meeting, the two foreignministers discussed progress with rebuildinghe countries’ relationship following theirarlier meeting last year in Nadi, Fiji.

Their talks covered bilateral issues, Pacic,egional and global issues, including co-

operation around New Zealand’s term onhe United Nations Security Council.

They agreed that the talks should becomean annual event, with the next sessionaking place in Fiji next year.

Tourists Witness Change Of GuardMore than 50 tourists gathered to witnthe Change of Guard at the main gatethe President’s residence in Suva.The Fiji Police Brass Band had escorthe incoming Police guard unit in

parade through town to the Presideresidence at the Suva foreshore.Bystander Thomas Schot, a visitor fr

Netherlands who has been the counsince April, said he was impressed wthe foot and arms drill performed

precision by the two forces.“We don’t have these kinds of eventhome but it was interesting and nicewitness this,” he said.The Change of Guard ceremony imonthly tradition where the hando

of guard duties between the military Police take place.



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Wife's Long WaitA housewife waited in vain for herhusband to pick her up not knowing shewould never see him alive again.Losana Ligani, 22, was at Lami Villageast Wednesday night when she lastpoke with her husband, Inosi Masaurua,o pick her up from the Hansons

Supermarket bustop in Makoi.Mr Masaurua, a technical ofcer withhe Water Authority of Fiji, had nished

work and told his wife he was drinkinggrog at Nauluvatu in Samabula, Suva,and he would come and pick her upafterwards.She waited and he didn’t turn up; hisphone was also diverted. Early lastThursday morning Mr Masaurua wasnvolved in an accident when a taxi

driven by a 27-year-old allegedly hit him

while he was trying to cross at Nasinu 4miles.He was admitted at the Colonial WarMemorial Hospital’s Intensive Care Unitand never recovered from a coma. Hedied last Saturday afternoon.The two had only been marriedor nine months. Ms Ligani said

she never thought she would loseher husband in their first year ofmarriage. She said this would be one

of her most unforgettable memorone she would never forget. Polinvestigations are continuing.



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Fiji-Born Lawyer's Hunting Trip TurnsFatal

An annual duck hunting trip turned fatalor a 60-year-old Fiji-born New Zealandawyer last weekend when the boat he

was travelling capsized in Waikato River.

The deceased, Dhirendra Singh,ommonly known as Shean hailed from

Suva and migrated to New Zealand athe age of 17 more than forty three years

ago on a scholarship to the Universityof Auckland where he studied law andwent on to become one of country's mostwell-known immigration lawyers.He successfully entered the SupremeCourt in 2005 and was instrumental inhe establishment of the New Zealandmmigration Advisers Authority.

His Mt Eden rm, Shean SinghBarristers and Solicitors, specialises inmmigration and commercial law and

was founded after Mr Singh worked forop rms, including Simpson Grierson.

Grieving family still expect dad's returnDhirendra Singh came to New Zealandas a 17-year-old with $20 in his pocket.Forty-three years later he was one ofhe country's top immigration lawyers

with his own rm who lived on a 2.5haifestyle block with his family.

On Sunday, the husband and father ofour, known as Shean, died during an

annual duck hunting trip with mates on

he Waikato River.His wife, Darsan, told the reporter howhe North Shore family - including theirhildren Shannon, Olivia, Christopher

and Elizabeth - were still expecting MrSingh to walk through the door.I don't feel like he's gone forever

because he's just gone for a trip and he'sgoing to be back. If this had happened ata different time of year it would hit mebut for now I am so used to taking careof things between May and June because

it's the shooting season when he has his boys' time."Mr Singh and three friends went duckshooting last Saturday, spending the nighton Ngahinapouri Island in Port Waikato.During a break in the storm on Sundaythey tried to cross back to HoodsLanding, but the boat capsized, throwingthe men into the river.His friends were found clinging to trees

and were saved, but Mr Singh's bodywas recovered from further up the river.He was the rst Indian lawyer to go tothe Supreme Court, in 2005, where hewas successful, and was instrumental inthe establishment of the New ZealandImmigration Advisers Authority."He's a self-made man and verydisciplined in his own way, I really admirehim and am so lucky that I married him."He built a castle for me, he proposed tome under a kauri tree and he said, 'I will

build a place where you can see the tevery morning when you wake up', now I can see the tree from my bedroo"Then he built a treehouse for the childin the tree. It was like a Cinderella drecome true."She said her husband had a strong wolife balance, starting work at 6am eday and nishing at 3pm to spend tiwith friends and family, and was kno

for his sense of humour. Tributes h been made to the family from all othe world.A funeral for Mr Singh was held

North Shore Memorial Park in Alband prayers will continue until at Gurudwara Sahib temple in TakaniniMr Singh's death was among a numof others this duck hunting seaswith 15-year-old James Johnston, frWhakatane, and 21-year-old Josh fatally shot in separate incidents on May

Lawyer Shean Singh died after the boat he was in capsized



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Lucky To Be AliveRavnil Chandra thanked God andescuers for saving him and his two-year-

old son from plunging to their death.We are lucky to be alive today. I thought

we were going to die,” the Omkar Rd,

Narere, construction worker said inHindi from his Colonial War MemorialHospital bed.He claimed they were victims ofdangerous driving by two drivers streetacing on Waimanu Road in Suva.

Mr Chandra and son Ayaan wereravelling towards CWM hospital, Suva,o pick up his wife, a nurse Vinita Kumar,

who had nished night shift. He saidheir car was hit by another car travellingn the opposite direction on a bend.

He said the car allegedly failed to

negotiate the bend and crossed the centreine as it chased another car at highpeed.

He said the impact of the crash pushedheir car off the road and down a cliff.

Luckily, the car was stopped by aboulder where it hung precariously. If itwas not for the boulder, the car wouldhave plunged to the bottom of the cliffand to their death, he said.Because of the situation I was in, I neverhought I would come out alive. This ishe rst time an accident has happened to

me,” he said.

My hands and legs were shaking whenwas stuck in the car and I was only

hinking about my son. I could have hada heart attack.I was trapped in the car and I had no idea

who to call but I called for help. A group

of iTaukei people came to help me.“There was no rope to pull us out. Therescuers held hands and pulled me andmy son out of the car.”Mr Chandra said that Ayaan fainted soonafter the crash and he thought his sonhad died.“When Meli took Ayaan out, my son

began to cry so I was relieved,” he said.Meli Soko is a form six student of RatuSir Lala Sukuna Memorial School. Hewas the rst person to reach the accident

scene. Mr Chandra thanked Meli andothers for coming to their rescue.“I am so thankful that my son has fewerinjuries than me but he is still scared,”he said.“I only drive at the speed of 40 km/h and

when my son is with me.”Meli said in iTaukei he saw the accidhappen.“These two cars were racing towaCWM Hospital. The speeders could handle the bend at high speed. He the bend and hit Mr Chandra’s car whveered off the road as a result and wdown the cliff,” Meli said.“I rescued the little boy and carried hto the top. It is also miracle that they not suffer any serious injury. They w

shocked. The boy was crying but thto be expected in a situation like thhe said.Meli joined Mr Chandra in condemnmotorists who raced on streets. Poare investigating.



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Safeguarding Our Flag

Fiji has never had a law regarding the use,protection and use of the Fijian ag, saysSolicitor-General Sharvada Sharma.He made a submission to theParliamentary Standing Committee on

ustice, Law and Human Rights on theNational Flag Protection Bill 2015.For the rst time we have a law goingorward which provides for the use ofhe ag which is respected by all Fijianitizens as to how it can be displayed,”aid Mr. Sharma.

Under the Bill, there are provisions forpenalties should the ag be misused,manipulated or violated and theestrictions on the use of the national agor commercial purposes.n his submission, Mr Sharma also

backed proposed laws to protect theFijian Coat of Arms.He said the amended Bill for an act todeclare the coat of arms of the Republicof Fiji and to make provision for its usewill provide better protection for thenational symbol.At the moment, public submissions havebeen called for to amend the currentFijian Coat of Arms.

The current coat of arms features thecross of Saint George, and a golden lionthat represented the United Kingdom,Fiji’s former colonial rulers.Opposition member, Niko Nawaikulaalso questioned the need to change theFijian Coat of Arms.

Committee chairperson AshnSudhakar explained that the coat of ardid not represent Fiji’s status as a trindependent and sovereign nation.The new ag will be ofcially declaas our national ag before Fiji DayOctober 10 this year.

Bail GrantedRahesh Chand, a 31-year-old shopkeeperwho was arrested last week forallegations of receiving stolen property,appeared in the Suva Magistrates Courtor unlawful possession of illicit drugs.

A raid was conducted at the accused’shop in Nabua after investigatorseceived information that he was

allegedly receiving stolen items.The shopkeeper was arrested twodays after the raid when white powderbelieved to be methamphetamines wasallegedly found in his possession.Chand’s lawyer, Deepak Chand, made a

bail application stating that the accusedneeded further medical examination andreatment after claiming he was assaulted

while in Police custody for more than 48hours.Deepak Chand led a medical reporto back his submission for a medicalxamination.

Mr Chand alleged that while in custodyhe was also not allowed to meet hislient until Sunday where his client wasransferred from Criminal Investigation

Department Headquarters in Toorak to

Raiwaqa Police Station.He alleged that his client was assaulted

and forced to admit being in possessionof illegal drugs.Prosecution served full phase ofdisclosures, but objected to bail sayingthe illicit drug possession charge wasserious.This was overruled by Magistrate NeilRupasinghe.The accused has been asked to presenttwo sureties; one his father and oneState-employed person on the bail bondof $2000 each.Chand has been granted bail on strict

bail conditions for him to report to

Nabua Police every Monday, Thursdayand Sunday.The matter has been adjourned to June12.Police Chief of Investigations andIntelligence ACP Henry Brown said theraid was the outcome of investigations inrelation to a number of robberies in theSouthern Division where ve men have

been charged and their case brought before the courts.Other items alleged to have been

proceeds from the sale of illicit drugs

were seized in the raid.Meanwhile, investigators discovered

glue being sold at the Nabua shop despRahesh Chand allegedly not havinlicence to sell the item.ACP Brown said investigators have btasked to track down those receivstolen items and members of the pubare reminded to be cautious abreceiving or purchasing items if thsuspect them to be stolen.

Solicitor-General Sharvada Sharma.



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Young Heart Gets New Lease Of LifeTwenty-six children diagnosed withongenital heart defects met Minister for

Women, Children & Poverty AlleviationRosy Akbar at Colonial War MemorialHospital yesterday.

The minister paid a visit to the hospitalo meet the children.There are many families who are not

able to afford this kind of operation. Iam grateful to the team in supporting 26amilies because if we look into this an

average cost for a child to be operateds about $30000. This is a great help forhem,” Ms Akbar said.We got associated with the Children’s

Heart Foundation in March where theministry supported the Walk for Life byMichael Fong. He was raising funds andince then we were building Children’s

Heart Foundation. We were told that therewere many children in the country thatneed treatment and we are very gratefulo the international team from Australia.Apart from conducting treatment onhe 26 children the team said there is a

need for more awareness conducted sohat people do not lose their loved oneshrough these diseases.I think the donor institute is doing a great

job. The ministry is looking forward in

supporting them ensuring that there isnot only awareness created amongstfamilies and across the country.”Janita Reddy could not hold heremotions, describing how she felt abouther child receiving the operation toimprove her life.She came all the way from Malolo, Nadi,for the operation.“This is something big for us. We could

not really afford this. They are good

me and I really appreciate this. Throuthis operation she will live long,” MReddy said.“These days it is really hard to operations done. I would like to thankBainimarama Government for help

people. This is something unbelievabI always used to pray about my child nally she’s getting what we wanteshe said.

PM In Rome For Top AwardPrime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama took aight to Rome where he will receive Fiji’saward in the global ght against hunger.The award is given by the Food &Agriculture Organisations (FAO) of theUnited Nations.t recognises that Fiji has reduced the

prevalence of undernourishment from6.6 per cent in 1990-1992, to 4.5per centn 2014-2016.

Mr Bainimarama conrmed his Romerip at Ucunivanua, Verata.

He was there to attend the funeral ofhe late Ratu Mai Verata, Ratu Ifereimi

Waituitui Ravoka.I’m leaving for a FAO meeting in Rome

with the Minister for Agriculture, RuralDevelopment and National DisasterManagement, Mr Inia Seruiratu,” he said.Mr Seruiratu said the PM was invitedby FAO to attend the Special Events onRecognizing notable and outstanding

progress in ghting hunger.In June 2013, Fiji was awarded a

Diploma for having made good progressn ghting hunger and for having reached

ahead of time the MDG Hunger target,”he said. MDG stands for Millennium

Development Goals.The result, he said, had conrmed thatFiji had reduced the prevalence ofundernourishment from 6.6% in 1990-1992, to 4.5% in 2014-2016.He said that the PM would be part ofthe Panel to share Fiji’s experienceon the work of FAO with Small IslandDeveloping States in “Capturing

New Opportunities and strengthening partnership for concrete actions.Mr Bainimarama would also attend aBilateral Meeting with The Director Generalof FAO, which would include the signing ofthe Host Country Agreement (HCA).The HCA, Mr Seruiratu said, wouldenable FAO to establish an ofce inSuva, like other UN agencies, as part ofFAO decentralisation policy.The FAO of the United Nations is anagency of the United Nations establishedin 1945 that leads international efforts todefeat hunger. Serving both developedand developing countries, FAO acts asa neutral forum where all nations meetas equals to negotiate agreements and

debate policy.FAO is also a source of knowledge

and information, and helps developcountries and countries in transitmodernize and improve agricultuforestry and sheries practices, ensurgood nutrition and food security for aIts Latin motto“Fiat Panis” translates“Let there be bread”.Achieving food security for all is at heart of FAO’s efforts – to make s

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Fiji-France Military ExchangeFijian soldiers will soon leave for NewCaledonia as part of an exchange trainingprogramme with the French army.The two-year mutual military agreementwas signed between the Republic of Fiji

Military Forces and the French Armyast year.RFMF Land Force Commander ColonelSitiveni Qiliho said the reconnaissanceprocess would be completed before theywould get through the nal preparatoryphase.There are reconnaissance elements that

have arrived to look at the exercise areashat they will be exercising in. They areoming to do exercises in Fiji and we

will be sending a platoon across to NewCaledonia for training also,” ColonelQiliho said.

The whole spectrum of jungle warfare,hey will be trained in, to experience ourough terrain here in Fiji and for us to

also experience their terrain that theyhave to offer us. It is also an exchangeof trainings that the skills they have wean gain and for them to gain from what

we have. So it is a mutual exchange programme.”The French Deputy Head of MissionJules Irrmann said the training wouldmutually benet both the countries.“We had a trade mission that came lastweek to check all the conditions and to

prepare this next mission but we hno precise timing as to when they wcome down, however it should notthat late,” Mr Irrman said.The French Navy has also been in to assist the Fiji Navy in maritisurveillance duty.



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GPH Boss Quits To Take Up New JobEugen Diethelm, general managerof Grand Pacic Hotel, in Suva, hasesigned.

Mr Diethelm, 60, said he had receiveda fantastic offer for a top job to manage

a city hotel in his home country ofSwitzerland. He said after 19 years ofworking overseas, he was returning home.He declined to reveal the name ofhe hotel and the city. When he was

asked whether complaints against hismanagement style by disgruntled formertaff had forced him to quit, he said: “It

made me look around. When you haveo make a decision like this, you have tohink very clearly. Should I consider this

offer or not?”He dismissed as lies all the allegations

made against him by disgruntled sackedworkers.He said the employment of between 20o 30 people was terminated with reason.t was absolutely normal and there was

no other way.We followed the Fiji law,” he said.

He said the workers “refused to listen tomy HOD.

“Some came late to work many, many,times, some did not come to work, somecame drunk to work, some didn’t wantto work in another department,” he said.“Some did not like a transfer. They went to

Immigration, Police, Labour, even the PM.”He said they went on and on and even toParliament.He said it was time consumingresponding to the allegations and writingreports. He said he should have spent thetime doing work for the hotel.Heads of Department rallied behind their

boss and said they would miss him.

Italian Jonatha Ramaccionc, restaurant manager, said he backed Diethelm because the hotel was there

provide service.Frenchman Ringeisen Georges,

executive chef, said of the workersyou do not like to work in a compayou leave.“When you have a ve-star hoopening, you have a turnover,” he sai

Nancy Chute, front ofce manasaid: “I have learned so much under direction of Mr Diethelm.”Melania Dikoula, executive housekeep

praised Mr Diethelm for his leadershMr Diethelm is a highly qualiexperienced hotelier who has workin many countries including Thaila

Cambodia, Zambia and Dubai. His twyear contract was up and he would nin 30 days.He said he enjoyed his time in Fiji awas happy to be leaving at a time of “success”. He said the hotel was runnat 75 per cent to 80 per cent rooccupancy rate. In the next three daywould jump to 100 per cent.



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PM Bainimarama Takes The PledgePRIME Minister Voreqe Bainimaramabecame the latest person to pledge to assistn allowing sh species of kawakawabrown marbled grouper and camouage

grouper) and donu (black saddle coral

grouper, squaretail grouper, leopard coralgrouper and blue rock cod) to spawn.Mr Bainimarama joined those whopledged to stay away from buying,elling or eating these sh species fromune to September.

4FJ communications ofcer AlumeciNakeke said 4FJ was a movement to

protect the Fijian way of life.June 1 began another day for themovement to call on Fijians to refrainfrom shing kawakawa and donu."The two sh are ingrained in Fijian

culture as demonstrated by the traditionof setting them aside for chiefs but theincrease in demand has also seen the shstocks declining across Fiji to about 70

per cent in the landings or where sh issold," she said.She added that because the groupersspawn in the months of June to

September, there was a huge needallow them to do so without huntthem during these months."These sh species come together whit's their spawning season and m

times before the female species reletheir eggs, people are already catchthem and it stops the cycle of allowthem to breed."All we're asking is give them the monof June to September, just four monthallow them to breed before we can seating them again."

Illegal Taxi OperatorsABOUT 480 private vehicles areoperating as illegal transport providersn Lautoka alone, says the Fiji Taxi

Association Lautoka branch.ts president, Mohammed Shameem,aid the number of private vehicles

masquerading as taxis was increasingand legitimate operators were sufferingbecause of the illicit transport trade.

"This is from a survey that we did andin terms of the impact on our members,they are losing about 50 per cent of theirincome," he said.Drivers in the Sugar City said they usedto earn about $60 a day but with theincrease in private cars illegally operatingas taxis over the past few years, earningshad dropped to an average of $35 daily.

"This is a huge reduction for our memband even though we are offering a hour service, the illegal vehicles under-cutting us. If this trend continthen a lot of legitimate taxi operatwill be forced out of business."About 300 registered taxi operatorsLautoka are members of the Fiji TAssociation.

Successful SurgeryA BRIGHTER future has unfolded forhree-year-old Shiresh Nitish Maharajollowing a successful surgery.

His relieved parents, Roseleen andShalveen Maharaj, were emotional whenhey were interviewed.

Shiresh was among the rst four people whowent under the knife on Monday morning.His father Shalveen said their son wasdiagnosed with congenital heart defect

after he was born.From that time until last year, he saidthey had been running to and from

looking for gifts and aid so they couldsend their son to India for treatment.Mr Maharaj said they were lucky afterdoctors at the CWM Hospital informedthem about the Australian surgeons.He said they did not hesitate as theymade arrangements with the doctors

until everything was settled."We kept cross-checking with doctors just to keep us updated on wh

the team will be here," Mr Maharaj sa"We left Sigatoka last month just toon time for my son's operation."He said he was overwhelmed grateful for the support he had breceiving from his friends, families those who knew them personally.



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Name Change For Global ParentCompany

THE parent company for a number ofenowned brands including the iconic

FIJI Water has changed its name toeect its long-standing passion for

harvesting healthy and nutritious foods.Roll Global is now The WonderfulCompany and had integrated theirapproach to farming and distribution.n a statement, co-owner and president

of the company Stewart Resnick saidhey established the vertical structure

of growing, harvesting, packaging anddelivering their products to customerso ensure their quality standards were

maintained.FIJI Water CEO Rokoseru Nabalaruaaid the name change would not affect

operations in the country.

We will continue to move on andoperate — it doesn't change anythingor us, only our parent company hashanged its name," he said.We will continue to do business and we

will move on with what we're doing."He said they had received positive

response for the roll-out of FIJI Water'snew packaging."It's going very well. Right now it's Fijiand America and we are rolling it out

globally because it's a big process butfeedback has been very positive so far,"he said.

Water bottling company, Natural Waof Viti Ltd, had launched the redesignlabel for its FIJI Water bottles in Januthis year.

The new look design was launc by FIJI Water global president DaRicanati.



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Museum Best Place To LearnThe museum is the best place todisseminate information to our youthsabout Fiji’s history, says the Universityof the South Pacic’s Associate Professor

Mohit Prasad.The Fiji Museum in collaboration withhe Department of Heritage and Arts,he Fiji Arts Council, National Trust of

Fiji and the National Archives of Fijiorganised the open day. Mr Prasad washief guest at the event.

The open-day focused on heritage,

culture and arts, connecting Fiji to its past, present and future.Mr Prasad said: “There are many artifactsand exhibitions in the museum and this

should have an impact on our youngergeneration to learn about Fiji’s historyand they will be able to experience.”The museum’s head of marketingPrakashni Sharma said: “The youths nowhave modern life, yet they all have to knowmore about their culture and tradition.“The most important thing for youths is

to learn about our history,” Ms Sharsaid.Year 11 student of Marist BrothHigh School, Wilson Young, said:

feel special to be here and some of colleagues are from overseas so it wilgood experience for them and we expto learn new things.”Gizelle Fong, who was born in Fiji lives in the United States, said: “It’s rst time in six years to come in to and the rst thing I wanted was to seemuseum.“I am very impressed and alwwanted to see the Reverend’s missshoe. When I was in America I haddo projects on Fiji’s history and talways talked about the Reverend

him coming to Fiji.”Craftsman Isaac Tivaknqa had on disphis designed Yaka frames at the even“Most of the items such as timber, tand magi magi on my yaka frames manufactured in Fiji and I have bouthem here to selling,” he said.Marist Brothers High School teacDelava Josefo said: “It’s an opportunfor children to come and know what thancestors have experienced in the pasThe Fiji Museum Day will be held nmonth with different topics.

High Level Chinese DelegationIn Fiji For A Goodwill Visit

A high level delegation from theGuangdong province of China is on agoodwill visit to Fiji to sign cooperativeagreements in tourism, agriculture,orestry, shery and investment.

This high level visit was plannedduring Chinese President Xi Jinping’s

successful historic statevisit to Fiji last November.The delegation is led

by the Secretary of theCommunist Party ofChina Hu Chunhua, whois also a member of thePolitical Bureau of theCentral Committee of theCommunist Party.Chunhua will meet withthe President Ratu Epeli

Nailatikau, Prime MinisterVoreqe Bainimarama,Foreign Affairs MinisterRatu Inoke Kubuabolaand other Ministers anddignitaries.He will be attendingthe China Fiji Economyand Trade Cooperation

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Chinese Province Of Guangdong ToStrengthen Shipping Ties

The Chinese Province of Guangdongs looking to strengthening sea and aironnectivity between the two countries.

Vice Mayor of Guangdong Luo Weifeng

highlighted this at the Fiji-ChinaGuangdong) Economic and Trade

Cooperation Conference held at theGrand Pacic Hotel in Suva this week.We want to strengthen connectivity inhipping and air routes, promote sister

ports relations between Guangzhou Portsand Fijian Ports,” he told the delegates.And also establish a co-operation inogistics and transportation.”

Twenty-one Memorandums of Understandingvalued at US$330 million (F$690 million)were signed at the conference which variesrom private partnership to sister partnerships.

Silk Road inclusion

Chinese President Xi Jinping proposedin 2013 that China and countries alongthe ancient Maritime Silk Road would

build together a new Maritime Silk Road

of the 21st Century.Mr Luo said they want to furtherstrengthen maritime ties with Fiji, and indoing so induct Fiji to be a part of the21st Century Maritime Silk Road plan.International reports mention that Chinahas engaged countries like Malaysia andAfrica to be part of the plan.Guangdong is willing to seize theimportant opportunity of building the21st Century Maritime Silk Road, and toenhance all-round friendly co-operationwith Fiji, furthering Sino-Fiji ties.President Xi did this in order to revive theancient Maritime Silk Road and bring more

benets to the relevant countries and peopThe aim is to inject strong impetusenhancing political mutual trust deepening economic cooperation.

It also promotes culture as well as people people exchanges among relevant countthrough joint cooperation, commdevelopment and regional integration.Such an initiative draws inspirat

both from history and from ladevelopments in the 21st century.All countries along the Maritime SRoad are welcome to plan, develop

benet together from the initiative.Before it used to take an average sized veup to three days to discharge and load carWith the yard and ship planning systin place, this two days has now breduced to just under 24 hours.

United States Lifts Ban On Fiji ArmsThe United States government has lifted theban on the sale of military equipment to Fiji.Although the Fijian Government sourcesould not conrm this, overseas media

have reported that an announcement wasmade last Friday in the Federal Registerhat the change in the defence trade

policy was a result of Fiji’s “credible and

democratic elections” last September.The ban came into place following theevents of 2006.The Minister for Immigration, NationalSecurity and Defence, Timoci Natuva,declined to comment until an ofcialstatement was released by the Ministryof Foreign Affairs.

The Obama administration has steppedUS engagement with Pacic island natias it vies for regional inuence with ChOctober last year, the US said it wexploring opportunities to resuengaging with Fiji’s military, includin training exercises and co-operatingissues of global concern.

16 Years For Raping His DaughtersA 37-year-old father of Lautoka has beenentenced to 16 years imprisonment

after he indecently assaulted and rapedhis two daughters.The man was sentenced by the LautokaHigh Court and the offence took placebetween the 1st of January, 2006 to 22ndof February, this year.While sentencing the man, LautokaHigh Court Judge, Justice ThusharaRajasinghe pointed out that this is a

case of an incestuous father, using histwo daughters for surrogate sexualgratication.Justice Rajasinghe says parents are theonly trusted and dependable persons thata child has in her growing tender years.In this case, Judge Rajasinghe saysthe two victims are his own biologicaldaughters and he has abused the trustand condence they have for him as theirfather.

He highlighted that the man deceitfu plotted this crime on his daughtersusing his position in the family.Justice Rajasinghe says the 37-year-man threatened his wife not to reportshameful act to the police, making helpless against this act.The judge says they had no escape busurrender to his monstrous and devilish The man will be eligible for parole acompleting his 15 years prison senten



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Outrage After United Airlines Refuses

Muslim Woman Diet Coke Because Can‘Could Be Used As A Weapon’

AN AIRLINE has sparked outrage for allegedly refusing a Muslim woman an unopened can of coke — in case sheattacked passengers with it.

Thousands have lashed out at UnitedAirlines’s alleged treatment of universitychaplain Tahera Ahmad, described ineports as a moderate Muslim, during a

ight from Chicago to Washington DCon Friday night.

Writing about the incident on Facebook,Ms Ahmad said she was left “in tearsof humiliation” when she asked for anunopened can of Diet Coke for “hygieniceasons”.

The ight attendant allegedly refused,saying, “We are unauthorised to giveunopened cans to people because theymay use it as a weapon on the plane.”However the 31-year-old, who has beenhonoured at the White House, claimshe passenger beside her was given an

unopened can of beer.When Ms Ahmad asked fellow

passengers if they had “witnessedhis discriminatory and disgusting

behaviour”, a man yelled at her, “YouMuslim, you need to shut the f**k up.. Yes you know you would use it as a

weapon so shut the f**k up.”“I can’t help but cry on this planebecause I thought people would defend

me and say something. Some people just shook their heads in dismay.# IslamophobiaISREAL,” Ms Ahmad,from Chicago, wrote on Facebook.

Ms Ahmad was wearing a headscarfhijab.The ight was operated by UniAirlines partner, Shuttle America.

Teacher Li Jishun In China Executed ForChild Sex Abuse

A FORMER Chinese elementary school teacher has been executed for molesting or raping 26 students, some as young 4, in a case underscoring the vulnerability of rural children left behind by parents seeking jobs in cities.

The intermediate People’s Court in thempoverished western province of Gansu

aid it carried out the sentence against Liishun after it was upheld by the nation’sSupreme People’s Court.Li committed his assaults in thelassroom, dormitories and surroundingorest areas in 2011-2012.n its ruling, the Supreme Court said all

of Li’s victims were girls younger than2 who attended his village boarding

school and “were his responsibility toeducate and protect.”

“However, he took advantage of his statusas teacher to repeatedly rape and molestthe young girls, concealing his crimes andmaking it more difcult for his victims toresist and expose him,” the ruling said.The ruling said many of the girls had

been left by parents working in cities,a group of children seen as particularly

prone to physical and psychological

abuse and who often grow up lonely emotionally scarred. Such children

often left in the care of grandparents placed in boarding schools where tare looked after by teachers.While China’s wealthy cities prodsome of the world’s highest achievin math and science, village schools usually badly underfunded and mstudents leave after the mandatory nyears of education or earlier.



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Virginia Teacher Melissa Kidd Quits After‘Showing Boob Job To Pupils On Iphone’

A HIGH school teacher allegedly showed off before-and-after pictures of her enlarged breasts on her mobile phone tothree of her students.

Melissa Kidd, 34, was on campus atVirginia’s Woodside High School when

he brought up the pictures of her boobob — before and after — and gave theeenage students a peek on her white ApplePhone. And that wasn’t the worst of it.One juvenile victim additionallyeported being shown nude photographs

of Kidd’s breasts and genital areas,”tated a document lodged with Newport

News Circuit Court. obtained by theSmoking Gun.To me that’s pornographic, it’s not OK.t’s not OK,” Woodside High School

parent Angela Leslie told news station

WTKR. “I hope it’s not true.”Newport News Police Departmentearched her iPhone for the images in

April and led a warrant in May for aecond search of the device.

Woodside High School launched annvestigation into the claims against

Kidd. It ended when she quit her job onApril 17, news station WTKR reported.An investigation by Newport NewsPolice Department and Child ProtectiveServices is continuing.

“You trust these people to teach yourchild the way that they are supposed to

be learning,” Ms Leslie added. “To hsomething like this is disturbing.”

Son Killed Mother In Argument OverCollege Grades, Sheriff Says

A 22-year-old man home from collegekilled his mother after they argued abouthis grades, authorities in Alabama said.Tyler Ryan Blansit called 911 MentonePolice Chief Brad Gregg said.When ofcers arrived at the familyesidence, they found Sherry Ann

Blansit’s body in the back yard, he said.Blansit confessed to killing his mother,45, after they got into an argument overgrades, said DeKalb County Sheriffimmy Harris.

She died of blunt force trauma, Greggaid, with the weapon being a baseball

bat.nvestigators said they found scratches

on Blansit, a student at the University ofAlabama at Birmingham, when they methim at the scene, CNN afliate WAFFaid.

Mentone is a town of about 500 innortheast Alabama. Blansit’s father said

his son had been home several weeks andhey were waiting for his grades, Gregg

said. The father was at work during theday, the chief said.Tyler Blansit was the couple’s only

child, Gregg said.Blansit was charged with murder an

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CRTC Wireless Code Now Applies To AllCustomers: What You Need To Know

Only customers with contracts signed between June 3 and Dec. 2, 2013, will pay cancellation fee

Everyone with a three-year wirelessontract will be able to break their

agreement as of Wednesday without the

hefty cancellation fees often mandatedby carriers thanks to new regulations.The Canadian Radio-television andTelecommunications Commission'swireless code took effect on Dec. 2,2013, but will apply to all wirelessontracts signed as of June 3, 2013.

Canada's wireless carriers attemptedo prevent the code from applying to

people with three-year wireless contractshat would not have expired by June 3.

The carriers lost a Federal Court appealn May when the court ruled that the

CRTC can make the code applicable to

hose contracts even if it interferes withhe rights of mobile carriers.

While all customers will be able to walkaway from their three-year contracts asof Wednesday regardless of when theyxpire, some will still have to pay a smallancellation fee if they choose to do so.Most customers on three-year contracts

will not be required to pay cancellationees," the Commissioner for Complaintsor Telecommunications Howard Makeraid in a statement. "And, if they do, the

amount they will have to pay has been

imited by the code."Contracts started before June 3, 2013People with three-year contracts thathave lasted more than two years can

cancel their plans without paying anycancellation fees, according to CCTS.This applies to anyone who signed a

three-year contract before June 3, 2013.The wireless code mandates that carrierscan't charge cancellation fees after 24months.Contracts started June 3, 2013, to Dec.2, 2013However, not everyone has held theircontract for more than two years.People who started their contract

between June 3 and Dec. 2, 2013, cancancel their contracts. But they will haveto pay at most $50 to do so.The carrier will calculate 10 per centof "the minimum monthly charge for

the remaining months of the contract,"according to CCTS.Contracts started after June 3, 2013, witha device subsidySome individuals may have contractsthat came with a device subsidy, meaningthe carrier offered a cellphone at areduced price and built payments intothe contract to make up the difference.Carriers are able to recover some of theremaining device costs from people whowant to cancel their contracts that weresigned between June 3 and Dec. 2, 2013.

The CCTS offers a formula forcalculating that cancellation fee. Carrierswill have to divide the original devicesubsidy amount by 24 months, which

is the amount of time the code allocarriers to recoup a device subsiThey will then multiply that number

the number of months the contract already lasted, and then subtract it frthe original device subsidy amount.For example, a three-year contract staron Nov. 5, 2013 with a device subsidy$240 cancelled on June 10 would costcustomer a $40 early cancellation fee.Contracts started after Dec. 2, 2013All wireless code protections alreapply to people who entered icontracts after Dec. 2, 2013.These protections, in addition to $0 eacancellation fees after two years, incluallowing customers to:

Cancel a new contract and return phone at no cost (provided customstay within usage limits) within 15 dif they are unhappy with service.Refuse changes to key contract terand conditions, including services

prices, for the contract's duration.Get a plain language summary services.Cap excess data charges above plimits at $50 a month.There are some concerns these chanmay raise the price of smartphones in

short term. With customers being ablwalk away from three-year contracts a24 months without a penalty, there willittle sense in offering longer-term dea

Agreement Between U.S., CanadaEliminates Second Stop At Border

t’s been 20 years since the state ofWashington and Amtrak launched the rst

ines offering international service to Canada.The Washington State Department ofTransportation (WSDOT) and Amtrakbegan operating a daily round trip fromSeattle to Vancouver, British Columbiaon May 26, 1995.Today, two daily round trips connect theities, with one extending to Portland.

The number of travelers has more thandoubled in the past 20 years. In 2014,approximately 148,000 people usedAmtrak Cascades to travel to and fromBritish Columbia, said Washington

Transportation Secretary Lynn Peterson.Our international Amtrak Cascades

service provides residents of bothcountries an important, relaxing,

inexpensive and scenic alternative tohighway and air travel,” said Peterson.An example of continued partnerships isthe recent preclearance agreement signed

by U.S. and Canadian ofcials. It’s a keyrst step in streamlining the customs

process for travelers entering the U.S.from Canada while still maintainingstrict security.The agreement should reduce traveltime by eliminating a second customsstop in Blaine after initial screening inVancouver.

WSDOT and Amtrak plan to host a formalanniversary event this summer at Pacic

Central Station in Vancouver, B.C. Northbound trains stop in Stanwood

9:03 a.m. and 8:14 p.m., destined Vancouver, B.C., and the southbourun stops at 9:18 a.m. and 8:25 p.m.Amtrak Cascades operates four daround trips between Portland Seattle; two daily round trips betwSeattle and Vancouver, B.C.; and tdaily round trips between Portland Eugene, Ore.All Amtrak Cascades trains requreservations and passengers encouraged to purchase tickets earlyobtain lowest fares. Visit Amtrak.c

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No Such Thing As A Free Lunch, CanteenManager Finds Out To Her Cost

No regrets ... Della Curry was red last week for offering hungry elementaryschool students free lunches

THERE’S no such thing as a freeunch. At least according to a US school

district that red a canteen manageror feeding kids with no money to pay.

Della Curry, a US mum-of-two, saidhat while she knew was doing wasegally wrong she would “do it again in

a heartbeat”.The 35-year-old told CBS Denver: “Ihad a rst grader in front of me, crying,

because she doesn’t have enough moneyfor lunch. Yes, I gave her lunch.”Ms Curry had supervised food

preparation at Dakota Valley Elementary

School in Aurora, Colorado, for a yShe told the station that during that tishe had paid for kids’ lunches sevetimes out of her own pocket.

The school gives children free lunc but only if their family income is un$31,000. Families that bring in $45,0are eligible for discounted lunches.But Ms Curry said that she had helpthe kids of families that earn above tthreshold who were often still strugglnancially.If they forget their lunch money thkids are given a slice of cheese inhamburger and a small carton of mshe said.In a Facebook post she said: “I will ne

understand how the “best” country inworld considers a cheese sandwich toadequate nutrition for a child.”Parent Darnell Hill told CBS Ms Cuhad helped out his son when he forhis lunch money.Mr Hill said: “Do something differthan re her. She’s trying to help.”This view was echoed on social mewhere there was an outcry against Curry’s ring.

Malaysia Airlines Conrms 6,000 JobLosses In Restructure; CEO Says Carrier'Technically Bankrupt'

Malaysia Airlines has outlined plansor a major restructure that will see thearrier slash around 6,000 jobs as ittruggles to stay in business.

The plan, released on Monday bymail, said the airline would begin

operations under a new brand on

September 1.About 14,000 of the roughly 20,000xisting employees are expected toeceive offer letters to remain with theestructured airline, it said.

Malaysia's national carrier is alsoxpected to pull back drastically from

unprotable long-haul routes such as toEurope, and focus instead on regionalrafc as it regroups.

The announcement marks the rstoncrete move by newly-appointed

CEO Christoph Mueller as he seeks to

epair the embattled airline's reputationollowing the loss of two jets in separate

disasters in 2014."We are technically bankrupt ... thedecline of performance started long

before the tragic events of 2014,"Mr Mueller said, speaking at a newsconference.In March of last year, ight MH370

disappeared with 239 passengers andcrew aboard and remains missing.Four months later, ight MH17 wasdestroyed by a suspected ground-to-airmissile over Ukraine.The tragedies were the nal straw foran airline that analysts say had already

been poorly managed for years, slippingfurther into the red.Mr Mueller was making his rst publicappearance as CEO since being hiredlast month by the carrier's owner,Malaysian state fund Khazanah, to lead

the restructuring.The state investment fund said last

year that around 6,000 jobs wouldlost.Monday's announcement said the airl

planned to "stop the bleeding" in 20stabilise next year, and seek to sgrowing again by 2017.Analysts have long blamed

airline's failure to compete on pmanagement, unwise busindecisions, government meddling, aunfavourable service and suppcontracts stemming from Malayscrony capitalism.The blueprint called for the renegotiator resetting of major contracts, a major revitalisation of technolotraining, and business operations.Mr Mueller warned last month a maoverhaul was necessary as the airlwas weighed down by "uncompetit

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Hearty Red Foods

Red is the colour most associated withove, passion, intensity and…heart

health? There are many red-colouredoods that are good for the body’s most

mportant muscle. Here's a list of populared foods to add to your regular diet that

will keep your heart healthy and beatingtrong.

CherriesThe tart versions of cherries have beenouted by scientists as powerful disease-

ghting antioxidants that may helpeduce certain risk factors for heart

disease. Cherries are also one of theew food sources of melatonin, a potent

antioxidant that may help improve aperson’s natural sleep patterns. Besidesating them on their own, also try addingherries to a fruit salad or poach them

and use as a topping on a low-fat iceream or frozen yogurt.

Dark Red Kidney BeansKidney beans have hugely benecialardiovascular effects. They are anxceptional source of cholesterol-owering bre and also contain large

amounts of magnesium and folate, allof which contribute to heart health byeducing the chances of heart disease

and heart attacks. Use kidney beans intews, chilies or minestrone soup.

PomegranatePomegranate has a large number ofbenecial antioxidants includingpolyphenols, anthocyanins and tannins.This “seedy apple” is also wonderfullyich in bre and a great source of vitamins

C and E. Pomegranate juice containshe highest level of antioxidants among

most other fruit juices, red wine and tea.Studies have shown that drinking a dailyglass of pomegranate juice ghts off theisk of atherosclerosis (hardening of the

arteries) and related diseases such asheart attacks and strokes.Red Delicious ApplesThe Red Delicious apple with itsrisp, yellow esh is a natural energy

booster that contains vitamin C as wellas potassium, a mineral which helpsontrol blood pressure and reducehe risk of stroke. The apple is also a

high source of pectin, which preventsholesterol build-up and thus reduces theisk of heart disease. This apple varietys available year round, making it the

perfect everyday snack food.Red Bell Peppers

This sweet-tasting bell pepper containsvitamin B6 and folic acid, both of which

are important vitamins in reducing therisk of atherosclerosis (hardening ofthe arteries) and diabetic heart disease.The red bell pepper is also an excellent

source of vitamin C, an antioxidant thatmay be effective in preventing certaincancers. Because it is in good supply allyear round, it won’t be hard to add thishealthy red vegetable to your daily diet.Chop up red bell peppers and add themto salads, pasta dishes or stir fries. Carvethem out and stuff them with rice or justslice them up and eat them raw!Red snapperLike most sh, the red snapper is high in

protein, low in saturated fat and a greatsource of Omega-3 essential fatty acids.Consuming sh rich in Omega-3 fatsincreases heart rate variability (HRV),a measure of cardiac function. Studieshave shown that with greater variability

between beats, the risk of arrhythmia(irregular heart beat) or sudden deathis signicantly reduced. Omega-3s alsomake blood less likely to clot insidearteries (clogged arteries are the ultimatecause of most heart attacks and strokes).The moist esh of the red snapper has adelicate sweet avour. Serve it broiled,

baked, steamed, fried, grilled or other way you like.StrawberriesThe strawberry contains more vitam

C than any other berry. In additioncontaining potassium, folic acid, iand bre, strawberries are also richa phytonutrient called phenols. T

presence of phenols is what gives red-coloured berry the reputation

being an anti-cancer, anti-inammatand heart-protective fruit all rolled ione. Strawberries are great for eatingtheir own or used in salads, cereals as a dessert topping.From cherry to grape, plum to vine, house to sundried, there are virtuthousands of varieties of the tomTomatoes are high in vitamin C

beta carotene as well as lycopenecarotenoid that has been found to protagainst a growing list of cancers also prevent heart disease. Tomatoes easily be incorporated into your ddiet and into just about any meal. Uthem in omelettes, sandwiches, sala

pastas and more. Fresh tomatoes also excellent for making an authenhomemade Mexican salsa.

Guide To Good And BadFoods

Healthy lifestyle can be achieved with a suitable combination of exercises an good food habits.

Instead of following diet plans at random,opt for a scientic yet natural approachtowards foods which are healthy for youto eat. The cue lies in the fact that thecloser a food is to its natural state, the

better it is for you.Fresh fruits and berries are great and will

satisfy a craving for sweets.Whole vegetables have lots of vitaminsand minerals, so eat more green, orangeand yellow vegetables. Steam them toretain the most nutritional value and becareful with sauces, they may be high incalories and fats that aren't good for you.Avoid sugary snacks and pastries as well.An apple is good for you, an apple piereally isn't, at most times.Stick to water, milk and 100 per centfruit and vegetable juices as your main

beverages and limit sugary soft drinks.

Here's how you can get started by sortingout unhealthy and healthy foods.

Avoid unhealthy foods- Battered and deep fried foods- Sugary sodas- Processed lunch meats- Greasy snack chips- White bread and rened pasta- Most canned spaghetti and ravioli

- Sugary breakfast cerealsGo for healthy foods- Green and brightly coloured vegetab- Dark leafy greens and lettuce- Fresh fruits and berries- Nuts, dried fruits and healthy snack- Whole grain and brown breads

pasta- Healthy cooking oils like canola olive oils- Low fat milk or soy beverages- Nuts, seeds, and legumes.- Large portions of fresh green foods

your daily meals can go a long way ikeeping you t.



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Desk Bound Jobs, Changed Life StyleCauses Knee Arthritis

While many call 40 as the old age ofyouth, doctors say this could well markhe beginning of ailments typically

associated with elderly.n a Knowledge Exchange Programme

organised by Cygnus Orthocare Hospital,ts Chief Orthopedic Surgeon and

Medical Director, Dr Pankaj Bajaj said,Due to desk bound jobs and changedife style, food habits, knee arthritis is

on rise among those in their to 40s, inaddition to the elderly.''We were facing problems in kneeransplant earlier as the articial knees

designed by most of the companies of USwere for US and European population.But for the rst time Freedom Kneecompany has designed the articialknees for Asian people keeping their

body structure in mind,'' he said.It is better in tting for Asians especiallyIndians, he claimed.Asked about the life span of an articialknee transplant, he said, ''Averageage of a knee transplant in a patient isapproximately 20 years. However, it canincrease, depending on patient's physicalactivity and body type.''

Regular exercise, outdoor activicombined with good nutritious dwere the key to avoid knee arthr''Vitamin D, which we get from sun, also make people more resistant to su

diseases,'' he added.Talking about the cost angle Mr Bajaj a single knee transplant costs nearly 2 laDr David H Gibson, a well known orthopefrom US said, articial knees designedEuropean and US natives are gener

broader in shape. These ones exclusivmade for Asians are less broad as per

body structure of people living India.

Foods To Avoid During GastritisGastritis is a common phenomenon among young as well as adults.

t is always benecial to plan yourgastritis diet to avoid further aggravationof the problem. People suffering fromgastritis often neglect their diet and eatanything and everything to keep theirtomach full. They miss the point that

various foods increase the problemand lead to complications like stomachancer in the long run. So, it is verymportant to have a sound knowledge

about what to eat and what to avoidwhen one is suffering from gastritis.The thumb rule is one must strictly stay

away from spicy food items that are bador digestive health. Following a high

bre diet is always necessary for healthyntestinal functioning. A specially

designed gastritis diet plan will always

prove more than helpful for peoplesuffering from this condition. Alongwith your personalized diet plan, youmust consider the following instructionswhile you're sorting through the foodsto avoid during gastritis. Keep in mindthe following things before you pick a

platter when your stomach is sufferingfrom gastritis:-Avoid, at all costs, deep-fried and fattyfood.-Don't have pickles, peppers, spicy andvery salty food products.

-Avoid vinegar and food items madeusing vinegar.-Cut on caffeine, alcoholic drinks, citricacid drinks and mustard. It is a myth thatsoft drinks help in gastritis. Reality is,

they don't.-Include foods rich in avonoids, sas apples, cranberries, garlic and onias they help in curbing the growthgastritis-causing bacteria.-Avoid high fat and high cholestefoods as they are pretty hard on digestive system and can certaiaggravate the condition.-Avoid gorging on meat like beef, frsh and pork.-Avoid dairy products like milk shaksour creams, cheese and ice creams.

-Avoid heavy chocolate chip cook butter biscuits, cakes, donuts, brownand other baked food items.-Don't overload your stomach. A simvegetable stew will help you the mos

Diet High In Protein Lowers StrokeRisk

A new study suggests that people withdiets higher in protein, especially from

sh, may be less likely to have a strokehan those with diets lower in protein."The amount of protein that led to the

educed risk was moderate-equal to 20grams per day," study author XinfengLiu, MD, PhD, of Nanjing UniversitySchool of Medicine in Nanjing, Chinaaid.Additional, larger studies are needed

before denitive recommendations canbe made, but the evidence is compelling,"Liu said.The meta-analysis looked at all of theavailable research on the relationshipbetween protein in the diet and the risk

of stroke. Seven studies with a total of254,489 participants who were followed

for an average of 14 years were includedin the analysis.Overall, the participants with the highestamount of protein in their diets were 20

percent less likely to develop a strokethan those with the lowest amount of

protein in their diets.The results accounted for other factors

that could affect the risk of stroke, sas smoking and high cholesterol.

For every additional 20 grams per of protein that people ate, their riskstroke decreased by 26 percent."If everyone's protein intake were at tlevel, that would translate to more th1.4 million fewer deaths from streach year worldwide, plus a decrealevel of disability from stroke," Liu s



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New Study Conrms Link Between SleepApnea And Diabetes

A new study of more than 8,500 Canadianpatients has demonstrated a link betweenobstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and thedevelopment of diabetes.t conrms earlier evidence of such a

elationship from smaller studies withhorter follow-up periods.Our study, with a larger sample size and

a median follow-up of 67 months wasable to address some of the limitationsof earlier studies on the connectionbetween OSA and diabetes," lead authorTetyana Kendzerska, MD, PhD, of theUniversity of Toronto said.We found that among patients with

OSA, the initial severity of the diseasepredicted the subsequent risk for incidentdiabetes," Kendzerska said.

The study included 8,678 adults withsuspected OSA without diabetes at

baseline who underwent a diagnosticsleep study between 1994 and 2010 andwere followed through May 2011 using

provincial health administrative data toexamine the occurrence of diabetes.Sleep apnea severity was assessed withthe apnea-hypopnea index (AHI), whichindicates severity based on the numberof apneas (complete cessation of airow)and hypopneas (partial cessation ofairow) per hour of sleep. Patients wereclassied as not having OSA, or havingmild, moderate or severe OSA.During follow-up, 1,017 (11.7 percent)

patients developed diabetes.In analyses adjusting for known risk

factors for diabetes, including age, s body mass index, neck circumferensmoking, income status comorbidities at baseline, patients wan AHI greater than 30 had a 30 perc

higher risk of developing diabetes ththose with an AHI less than 5.Patients with mild or moderate OSA a 23 percent increased risk of developdiabetes.Other risk factors for diabetes incluAHI during rapid eye movemsleep and measures of the physioloconsequences of OSA, including oxydesaturation, sleep deprivation activation of the sympathetic nervsystem, as indicated by a higher mheart rate during sleep.

Why The Doctor Asks For A Urine Samplet's probably safe to say that no one reallyikes giving a urine sample. But the facts that few tests can match the routine

urine analysis for telling your doctorabout what's going on inside your body.The bladder can hold almost 2 cups ofurine for two to ve hours comfortably,and excretes about 2 quarts of wasteproducts and additional water daily.And just as you use a dipstick to check

your car's engine oil, doctors rely on apecially treated "dipstick," a plastictick that has segments imbedded with

different chemical indicators on it, toest urine. Unusual amounts of certainubstances in your urine can indicateonditions ranging from minor urinaryract infections to diabetes and other

more serious conditions.One portion of the dipstick, for instance,measures the specic gravity (a measureof the amount of substances dissolvedn the urine). The higher the specic

gravity, the more concentrated the urines. Using a numerical scale, the dipstick

shows whether you're drinking enoughuids and how well your kidneys areltering wastes from your body. Veryconcentrated urine suggests you are

probably not drinking enough uids,making it harder for your body to ushwastes. Urine is normally darker - moreconcentrated - in the morning, becauseyour body's been storing wastes all night.The dipstick registers the presence of

a variety of chemicals that the kidneyslter, such as glucose (sugar) or minerals.Healthy people generally don't excretesugar in their urine. Its presence maymean that you have diabetes or anothercondition that prevents your body fromefciently converting blood sugar intoenergy.The urine test also can indicate infections

by measuring nitrites and leukocytes.Bacteria produce an enzyme that convertsnitrates, which are normally presentin urine to nitrites. Leukocytes are the

white blood cells that ght infection.The presence of either indicates that

your body may be ghting an infectin the bladder or somewhere else alothe urinary tract. They also can indicsomething even more serious, sucha tumor, but further tests are neededconrm these ndings.The dipstick gauges protein and levels. Urine shouldn't contain muif any, protein, although some perfenormal people do excrete tiny amou

Urine pH, or acidity, normally ran between 4.5 and 8, with most peopurine falling between 5.5 and 6Signicantly high protein or pH levcan suggest kidney or other redysfunction.Ketones can be detected by dipsticThey are substances produced whenis used by the body for energy. Thare eliminated from the body in urine. Large amounts of urinary ketoindicate a diet low in carbohydrastarvation, or, in a person with diabe

a dangerous condition known as diabketoacidosis.

Eat Balanced Diet To Prevent Hearing LosEvery time you hit the dance oor tohe sound of loud music, you may riskosing your capacity to hear. But those

with a substandard diet could be morevulnerable.People with healthy diets who eat

adequate fruit and vegetables, havebetter hearing thresholds than people

with a poor diet, according to largepopulation databases," Colleen Le Prell,

professor at Florida University, wasquoted as saying.Studies on animals have shown thatdietary supplements such as vitaminsA, C, E and magnesium can preventhearing loss by reducing inammationand swelling and increasing the bloodsupply to the inner ear.

Results are now expected next monthof two recent clinical trials in humans

that have studied whether dietsupplements and a new drug can prothearing after exposure to a loud noiseThis may mean we will be able to proour ears by popping a vitamin pill befgoing out clubbing, as reported.However, experts warned that howeeffective a pill turns out to be, no

avoidance is the best strategy to prevhearing loss.



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Bikini Detox-Friendly FoodsForget the fad diets or starvation, aimple detox will get your body beach-eady.

Ladies, it’s swimsuit time. But beforeyou panic and attempt the latest fad diet,

elax. There’s a healthy, fast way to getyourself bikini-ready: a detox.Detoxing is the ideal method for losinga few kilograms. It also motivates you toake control of your diet and inspires youo continue eating well after the programs over.

Why detox?We are exposed to toxins every day anda build-up can affect our neurological,mmune and endocrine (hormone)ystems. The most common offenders are

air pollution, food additives, pesticides,alcohol, cigarette smoke and heavy metals.When large amounts of toxins areonsumed over a long period of time,

health issues arise. By following a detoxdiet you reduce the toxic load and enablehe body to function more efciently.

Detoxing simply requires a little disciplineand a fridge full of nourishing foods.This plan consists of a preparation weekollowed by two full weeks of detoxing.

Week 1: PreparationPlanning is the key to success. Gohopping and get ready for the next two

weeks.

n week one, start weaning off caffeineand alcohol. If you drink two cups ofoffee a day, reduce it to one or everyecond day. This early stage is aimed atimiting potential withdrawal symptomshat vary from a light headache to

migraines, nausea and low energy levels.Start to up your water intake.Foods to include

Fresh vegetables: broccoli, carrots,snow peas, cabbage, asparagus,sweet potato, onions, celery,artichoke, beetroot, spinach andswiss chardSprouts: mung beans and alfalfaFresh fruit: blueberries, strawberries,apples, passion fruit, pear, pineapple,kiwifruit, mango and all citrusvarietiesNuts and seeds: unsalted rawalmonds, brazil nuts, cashews,

pecans, walnuts, and pumpkin,sunower, sesame and chia seedsGluten-free grains: brown rice,millet and quinoaLegumes: chickpeas, kidney beansand lentils

Soy: tofuProtein: sh, eggs, chicken, turkey

and lamb• Beverages: ltered water, herbal tea,

green tea, unsweetened organic soy,rice and almond milk

• Extras: tamari sauce, sea salt, pepper,

cold-pressed extra-virgin olive oil,apple cider vinegar, axseed oil, organichoney, almond or cashew spread

Foods to avoidGrains containing gluten: oats, rye,triticale and wheat (white/wholemeal

breads, wheat pasta, spelt, couscous)Protein: beef, pork, shellsh, bacon,sausages and preserved meatsDairy: milk, yogurt, cheese and butterSugars: sweets, chocolate, jams and fruitspreadsProcessed items: canned foods, packagedfoods, frozen foods, chips and breakfastcerealsRened foods: white rice, white breads,

biscuits, cakes and pastriesFast foods: hot chips, burgers and friedtreatsBeverages: alcohol, coffee, black tea,soft drinks, cordial and commercial

juicesExtras: table salt, margarine,

polyunsaturated spreads, peanut butter,commercial dressings and sauces,articial colours, avours, additives,avour enhancers and hydrogenated fats.

The bikini detox must-dos• Drink at least two litres of purewater each day

• Eliminate alcohol• Choose organic wherever possible.

Onions, broccoli, kale and cabbageare top vegetables for cleansing.They help the liver convert toxins toharmless substances to be excretedout of the body

• Exercise dailyUseful tipsStart the day with a glass of freshlysqueezed lemon juice in water.This enhances digestion and liverdetoxication. Don’t throw out the

peel; the nutrients in lemon zest further promote liver detoxication. Add thezest to salads, cooked quinoa or sh.Sip on green tea throughout the day. Itwill help manage coffee withdrawal plus

provide the body with antioxidants tohelp neutralise toxins. Green tea doescontain caffeine, but it’s only a smallamount and the benets outweigh theminimal caffeine levels.Add fresh herbs to meals, especially

coriander. This delicious herb has aunique detoxifying action and goes

particularly well with stir-fries, sh salads.Did you know? Chewing each mouthof food 10 to 12 times improves digestand allows you to feel a sense of fulln

without overeating.Week 2: DetoxWelcome to the rst week of ynew and improved eating plan. Pyour meals with the fresh and healingredients you bought in week oYour new mantra is “avoid procesfood”. Think about everything you

putting into your body. Will it help yt into your bikini or not?A typical day would look like this:BREAKFAST: Cooked quinoa topwith pumpkin seeds, aked almonds

blueberries plus half a cup of almomilk, and green teaSNACK: Seasonal fruit and a white LUNCH: A big salad with any vegetabyou like. Try a rocket, sprouts, sn

peas, onions and celery salad wgrilled organic lamb and lemon dressi(Lamb is recommended as it is generachemical-free and grass-fed.)SNACK: Homemade hummus withselection of vegetable sticks, and green DINNER: Grilled salmon seasoned wfresh herbs and lemon juice accompan

by steamed greens and sweet pot

mash.During the rst week of the detyour body should start releasing

built-up toxins into your bloodstreUnfortunately the more toxins tcurrently exist in your tissues, more likely you are to suffer from following symptoms:• Headache• Tiredness• Muscle and joint pain• Flu-like symptoms• Stomach cramps• Wind pain• Diarrhoea• Skin eruptionsAlthough these symptoms are commthe majority of cases are generally mHang in there – these will pass by end of the week.Eating clean and detoxifying meals in wtwo can result in a weight loss of betwone and two kilograms, depending on individual. Your exercise levels are cruthis week, too. Get out and walk, take stairs or get moving.

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Things Kids Can Do To Stop Violence. Settle arguments with words, not sts

or weapons. Don't stand around andorm an audience.

2. Learn safe routes for walking in theneighborhood, and know good places

o seek help. Trust your feelings, and ifhere's a sense of danger, get away fast.. Report any crimes or suspicious

actions to the police, school authorities,and parents. Be willing to testify ifneeded.

4. Don't open the door to anyone you andyour parents don't know and trust.5. Never go anywhere with someone youand your parents don't know and trust.6. If someone tries to abuse you, say

no, get away, and tell a trusted adult.Remember, it's not the victim's fault.7. Don't use alcohol and other drugs, andstay away from places and peopleassociated with them.8. Stick with friends who are also against

violence and drugs, and stay away frknown trouble spots.9. Get involved to make school safer

better - having poster contests agaviolence, holding anti-drug rallies, counse

peers, settling disputes peacefully. If theno program, help start one!10. Help younger children learn to av

being crime victims. Set a good examand volunteer to help with communefforts to stop crime.

Things Students Can Do To Stop SchoolViolence

Refuse to bring a weapon tochool, refuse to carry a weapon for

omeone else, and refuse to keep silentabout those who carry weapons.

Report any crime immediatelyo school authorities or police.

Report suspicious behavior oralk by other students to a teacher orounselor at your school. You may saveomeone's life.

Learn how to manage your ownanger effectively. Find out ways to settlearguments by talking it out, working itout, or walking away rather than ghting.

Help others settle disputes

peaceably. Start or join a peer mediationprogram, in which trained students helplassmates nd ways to settle arguments

without sts or weapons.· Set up a teen court, in which

youths serve as judge, prosecutor, jury, and defense counsel. Courts canhear cases, make ndings, and imposesentences, or they may establishsentences in cases where teens pleadguilty. Teens feel more involved in the

process than in an adult-run juvenile justice system.· Become a peer counselor,working with classmates who needsupport and help with problems.· Mentor a younger student. As arole model and friend, you can make it

easier for a younger person to adjust toschool and ask for help.· Start a school crime watch.

Consider including a student patrol thelps keep an eye on corridors, park

lots, and groups, and a way for studeto report concerns anonymously.· Ask each student activity club to adopt an anti-violence theme.Tnewspaper could run how-to storiesviolence prevention; the art club coillustrate the costs of violence. Carclubs could investigate how violeaffects their occupational goals. Spteams could address ways to redviolence that's not part of the game p· Welcome new students help them feel at home in your scho

Introduce them to other students. Geknow at least one student unfamiliaryou each week.

Secrets Of A Happy FamilyExperts reveal the key ingredients to ahappy family lifeFrom the Brady Bunch and PartridgeFamily to the Cleavers, Cunninghams, andCosbys, images of happy families havearely been in short supply. We all havedeas about what they should look like.

Does yours t the portrait of a happyamily? If not, don't despair. Below areew of the secrets to a happy family.

You, too, can experience some of thedomestic bliss that seemed previouslyeserved just for TV families.

Happy Family Secret No. 1: EnjoyEach Other The essence of a happy family is thathey truly uplift each other and that allomes down to how they treat each other.

There is a joy that characterizes theirnteraction, says father of eight children.

Parents come home and the kids arehappy to see them and when kids come

home, the parents are happy to see them.Happy Family Secret No. 2: Swap StoriesWhen your kids come home, ask them whathappened in school and have a story for them.If you come home dejected and not reallyinterested and then ve minutes later the TVis on, why would they be happy to see you?

The bottom line, he says, is that when youcome home, your kids have to come rst.You must drop everything you are doingand always come home with somethingto share with your kids, whether a storyor even the smallest vignette. This wayyou give your kids something to lookforward to. The great bane of familylife is boredom and that is what leads todysfunction, affairs, and kids wanting to

be with their friends over family.Happy Family Secret No. 3: Put theMarriage First

Set a real example of love. Therelationship and marriage must come

rst. Think Carol and Mike Bradythe Brady Bunch and Cliff and CHuxtable of the Cosby Show.There are many families where kalways come rst. Then they becosubstitute providers of love. That'sunfair burden to put on a kid. It's a

bad for families, because kids will mout of the house eventually.Happy Family Secret No. 4: BrBread Together Families that eat together, stay togetherthat simple. Family dinners are essenIt's a time to connect. Have a minimumfour family dinners per week.Happy Family Secret No. 5: PTogether Have one or two unifying activities tthe family does together on a nigh

basis. He suggests bedtime stories

young children or reading a chapter fra novel to an older child.



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AriesThe week starts out friendly enough asyou enjoy the company of people youike. Unfortunately, a simple comment

has the potential to trigger an unpleasantncounter. Whatever anger emerges is

not really about this week. You're dealingwith an old story that may nally beeady to be resolved. A wicked sense of

humour may not be entirely appreciatednow. Behind the smiles may be feelingshat are less than positive. Breathe

deeply, step back, and you'll see what'seally going on here.

TaurusThis is good time. Doesn't that meanyou're not supposed to be hassled? Takehe offensive. Cut out those people who

never seem satised with you. If theyare relatives or others who are close,hen just try spending less time withhem. Make the evenings time for a newxperiences. Break the old routine andry something completely different, such

as the opera, country line dancing, or ahockey game. Changing habits is a goodway to change your life.GeminiTravel is on the agenda now. If you can'tget out of town, rent a foreign movie.A foreign person, too, could be on thechedule this week. Communication mayequire some extra effort, but you've got

more than words to get your point across.Gestures, sounds, and body language areall ways to convey a message. Nothingucceeds like excess nights.

CancerPhysical risks are not usually your cupof tea. This week, however, you may behallenged to push your limits. Some

wild person may not inspire condence,ven though you could be fascinated byuch a different view of reality. Newxperiences are meant to open you to

unusual tastes, pleasures, and ideas. Youould be very surprised by how attractedyou are to this strange, new world.A generous friend may nance theseadventures now.LeoThis is a great week to be in full socialmode. All your Leo charm is ready forull display. Excellent friends make for

an excellent time now. Expect somedebate early on. It's probably not worthyour effort to battle over trivia. Spendyour time planning for an extravagantvenings. On weekend, you must pushhe fun limit? A little excess is part of

what life is about, dear Lion. Let yourselfroar loud and clear this week.VirgoThis is a good x-it week, and you'rea good x-it person. You may need an

expert to help with the car, your bike,or the boat, but the rest is under yourcontrol. It's time to get at that basement,attic, or closet that's been driving youcrazy. Tear, rip, toss and clean. Ah,doesn't that feel better? Now go getyourself a treat for all of your hard work.

Nights are for pleasure. Put the workaway by sundown, and go out and play.LibraPhysical activities are appropriate foryou in this week. To avoid any problems,make sure to carefully check all

equipment. You may meet someone whostrikes you as overly critical or unfair.I know you hate injustice, but don't getlost in the words. He or she has woundstoo deep to discuss openly, and this iswhy such negativity is coming through.It's not about you, so don't fall for the

bait. An extravagant outing is perfect fornights.ScorpioDid you ever wonder how you happenedto be born into your family? I'm surethere are times when you feel like yourrelatives might as well have come from

another planet. Well, think of them asa show, and a strange one. You'll avoidfruitless conict this week if you cankeep an attitude of detachment. Thinkof yourself as a visiting scientist who isstudying an exotic foreign culture. Thengo out and spoil yourself rotten nights.SagittariusWriting, talking, and short range travelare high on the agenda in this week. Yourwit can be on display now, but could

prove too cutting for a sensitive person.What you nd funny and innocent might

be taken the wrong way. Discretion help you avoid conict. Nights are gotime to combine business and pleasuDinner with a colleague or poten

partner is a great way to spend

evenings. Generosity is appreciated, excess can prove embarrassing.CapricornIn this week - you're not supposedthink about money! Nevertheless, a perfect week for coming up wit

plan to increase your resources. Ha garage sale, sell something, or justa little bargain shopping of your oSome conversations, however, mseem a little strange to you at this timYou're talking "apples" and others talking "oranges." Naturally, this

be frustrating. Your task is to stay cenough to get the answers you need.AquariusSomeone you thought you trusted mhurt you with words. Whether thwords are spoken to your face or behyour back, your reactions may be prestrong. There are two sides to this. Ois that you're just extra sensitive in week. Normally, you'd either shrug off or ght back with your impressintellectual arsenal. The other possibiis that you really have been wrongthat a condence was broken, and w

it, possibly a friendship.PiscesIt's possible that your attempts to out and get some things done meet wobstacles this week. Just as you opthe door to leave, the phone rings, you're off in another direction. Tstrategy is to keep your schedule ligSave time for nishing up little matof detail. Nights you can throw cautto the wind and party hardy. A festevent can be just what you need nowlift you above life's mundane matters



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Sepp Blatter Resigns As FIFA PresidentAmid Corruption Scandal

Sepp Blatter has resigned as presidentof FIFA in a stunning capitulation toritics as a mounting corruption scandalngulfed world football's governing

body.

I don't feel I have a mandate from thentire world of football," Blatter, who

deantly rejected calls to quit for severalmonths, calmly told a press conferenceat FIFA's Zurich headquarters.The 79-year-old Swiss ofcial, FIFApresident for 17 years and only re-lected last Friday, said he would remainn charge until a special congress canhoose a new leader.I felt compelled to stand for re-election,

as I believed that this was the best thingor the organisation," he said on a day

n which new revelations about doubtfulpayments put pressure on the governingbody.That election is over but FIFA'shallenges are not. FIFA needs a

profound overhaul," Blatter said.While I have a mandate from the

membership of FIFA, I do not feel thathave a mandate from the entire world

of football — the fans, the players, thelubs, the people who live, breathe andove football as much as we all do at

FIFA.This is why I will call an extraordinary

ongress to be held as soon as possible,or a new president to be elected toollow me."

Critics welcome Blatter's decisionCritics were quick to welcome Blatter'shock announcement, though some

praised him.It was a difcult decision, a brave

decision, and the right decision," saidUEFA president Michel Platini, aormer ally who last week told the FIFA

president to his face that he should leave.English Football Association chief Greg

Dyke, one of the ercest criticis of theFIFA leader, said the resignation wasbrilliant for world football."Who got him? Who shot him? What

happened between then (Friday) andnow?" he said.We haven't had a squeaky clean

president for many, many years. This ishe start of something new.He's not been honourable in years. Now

he's gone — let's celebrate."British secretary of state for culture,media and sport John Whittingdale toldhe BBC: "I hope football can now come

ogether."

"The chasm was created by Blatterwanting to hang on," he said."Europe was supporting an alternativecandidate and as long as he was thereit was going to be difcult to move

forward."I now hope everyone can come togetherto make the changes required."Russian sports minister Vitaly Mutko,a member of the FIFA executive and

both a key gure in the 2018 WorldCup and supporter of Blatter's, said theresignation came as a "complete shock"

but was intended to preserve FIFA'sunity."Blatter's statement makes it quite clearthat he wants to keep FIFA united," hesaid.

"He is looking for the continuation ofFIFA reforms."FIFA rocked by US and SwissinvestigationsThe arrest of seven FIFA ofcials in aZurich hotel last week, as part of a UScorruption inquiry, and a Swiss policeinvestigation into the award of the 2018and 2022 World Cup to Russia and Qatar

proved the nal straw.The seven are among 14 footballofcials and sports marketing executivesaccused by US prosecutors over morethan $US150 million in bribes.

Blatter had repeatedly pleaded hisinnocence and that of FIFA over thecorruption."The executive committee includesrepresentatives of confederations overwhom we have no control, but for whoseactions FIFA is held responsible. Weneed deep-rooted structural change," hereafrmed in his statement.He added that as he would not stand inthe election, "I shall be able to focuson driving far-reaching, fundamentalreforms that transcend our previous

efforts."The special congress cannot be held until between December 2015 and March2016, according to Domenico Scala,chairman of FIFA's independent auditand compliance committee.Prince Ali bin al Hussein, who challengedBlatter in last Friday's vote, immediatelyannounced that he will be a candidate totake over.The Jordanian prince withdrew from therace after the rst round of voting at theZurich congress.Blatter beat him by 133 votes to 73 in the

rst round, with rock-solid support from

Asia and Africa seeing him through.Blatter has been with FIFA for years, starting as a marketing ofc

becoming secretary general in 1981 president in 1998, taking over from J

Havelange, whose long reign was aovershadowed by scandal.The Swiss ofcial took over international federation facing nandifculties and turned it into a mu

billion dollar operation.In the four years between the 2010 a2014 World Cups, FIFA made $US

billion. The organisation has a cmountain of $US1.5 billion.But since the rst day, scandal has ne

been far from his ofce. There wallegations over the vote that elec

him in 1998 and the collapse of the Isports marketing giant also triggerecrisis at FIFA.The past four years have been toughest however. The day after December 2010 vote that awarded 2018 and 2022 World Cups triggewidespread accusations of bribery.Qatar has strongly denied wrongdoing but one senior Qaofcial, a FIFA vice president, w

banned for life amid accusations thatgave bribes.Swiss police investigating the award

the 2018 and 2022 tournaments raithe FIFA headquarters last week wthe arrests were being carried out aluxury city hotel."It is my deep care for FIFA andinterests, which I hold very dear, thas led me to take this decision," Blasaid."What matters to me more than anythis that when all of this is over, footbathe winner."Blatter, stolid throughout the 10-minappearance, then shook the hand o

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When Bollywood Stars Talked About TheiEx-Lovers

With Salman Khan often mentioning ex-ame Katrina Kaif at every opportunity he gets, we take a look at other formelovers of Bollywood who still talk about each other...

Maintaining relationships is a demandingask. Even more challenging is getting

out of a split. They say that the wisehing to do is forget the past and move

on, but it is only easier said than done.While there are many who leave noopportunity to take a dig at their ex-ames, there are some who have movedon with their lives and maintain a cordialelation with them.

Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif

Take for example, Salman Khan whos known to speak his mind and severalnstances in the past are proof. The actor

doesn't shy away from speaking aboutx-girlfriend Katrina Kaif either. Last

year, the actor took a dig at Katrina whenhe hesitated to share the stage with him

during his sister Arpita Khan's sangeeteremony. Reportedly, Salman hasaid: Ok ne, not Katrina Kaif. Katrina

Kapoor, please come on stage. Main kyakaroon.

gave you a chance to become Katrina

Khan, but you chose to be KatrinaKapoor. This wasn't the only time whenhe openly spoke about Kat. Recently,while the actor was in Kashmir to shootor 'Bajrangi Bhaijaan', he tweeted about

how beautiful Kashmir is and that Katrinaoo belongs to the state. Last weekend as

well, at an award ceremony in Dubai heent the crowd roaring in delight when

he said that he believes that he makes thebest on-screen pair with Katrina Kaif.Anushka Sharma and Ranveer Singh

Ranveer Singh and Anushka Sharmawho apparently began seeing each otherduring 'Band Baaja Baaraat' have never

admitted to being in a relationship,but till today even after working with

other stars and dating other people canconstantly be seen referring to each other.In an interview last month, the actor saidthat it was great uniting with her in 'DilDhadakne Do' and that she will always

be special for him. Anushka on the otherhand said that Ranveer is now a calmerand a less anxious person as comparedto his 'Band Baaja Baaraat' days. Also,during the controversial roast sessionwith Ranveer Singh and Arjun Kapoor,the duo took all digs at their relationshipin its stride.

Ranbir Kapoor and Deepika Padukone

Post her break-up with Ranbir Kapoor,

Deepika Padukone may have been linto other actors and sport personali

but the actress is vocal about equation with the actor till date. In of the interviews recently, Deepadmitted that she can't hurt Ranbir is aware that he didn't turn up for Piksuccess bash with girlfriend Katrina K

because 'Bombay Velvet' didn't do wat the box ofce. Deepika also courcontroversy two years ago when commented about Ranbir-Kat's leaholiday pictures saying, "It has ne

happened with me. I believe if you arcelebrity or public gure... these thiare bound to happen. And I don't thyou can accuse anybody of anythingI am a public gure and if someone captured me then I feel I should h

been a little careful."Shahid Kapoor and Kareena KapoShahid Kapoor is about to tie the kwith Delhi girl Mira Rajput and KareKapoor Khan is happily married to SAli Khan for a few years now. Howevlooks like the duo's decision to w

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about its current status. Recently at anevent, when Kareena was asked aboutworking with Shahid Kapoor she said "Iknow everyone is saying we are back,

but the movie is like 'American Hustle'.Everyone has different tracks in the lmand we aren't going to be sharing screenpace. But yes, good to be working with

Shahid, he has really evolved as an actor."John Abraham and Bipasha BasuThis couple parted ways after datingeach other for nine long years andmarks an exception to this list. The duo

who had a bitter separation apparentlydue to John's closeness to his thengirlfriend Priya Runchal is not oncordial terms.In several interviews Bipasha has hintedthat it was foolish of her to stand behind

the man she loved. Two years ago whasked about John Abraham, Bips quicresponded by saying, "John who? I dknow this person." Bips even refusedacknowledge a common friend who wintroduced to her by John.

Jackie Shroff To Replace Anupam Kher In'Jazbaa'

Anupam Kher who was all set to reunitewith director Sanjay Gupta after a gap ofwo decades in 'Jazbaa' is now no longer

a part of the movie. While Anupam hadarlier expressed his happiness at being

a part of Aishwarya Rai Bachchan'someback vehicle and was also part of

a script reading session with the rest ofhe star cast, it now emerges that he was

never signed on for the project in the rstplace.Conrming the news, co-producer NitinKeni says, "We didn't come to a pointwhere we signed Anupam. We werealking to him, but nothing materialised.

There were issues with his dates as well."Ruing the missed opportunity of workingwith Anupam, director Sanjay Guptaays, "There were a lot of shufing of

dates from our end. Mr Kher has a busychedule as far as lms are concerned

and also keeps travelling for his plays.He couldn't adjust the dates. So we hado lose the opportunity of working with

him."ackie Shroff who has now stepped in Anupam Kher's shoes will be seen playing father to Siddhant Kapoor in the movie. Anupam Kher couldn'treached for a comment.



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San Andreas (PG)***

Uprooted!By Robert Waldma

Need a hero? Look no further thanDwayne Johnson. Known by hispresence, smirk,and smile the buffwarrior plays true to form in SanAndreas. No ordinary disaster lm thismega blockbuster from Warner Brotherss ring folks up at Cineplex Odeon

Theatres around B.C.Southern California is in a

mess. Correction - all California is ondge. Quite literally for years scientists

have warned people in America'smost populace state of the dangers ofan earthquake. Residents of BritishColumbia also are aware of potentialunrest in the earth's core. Now thehickens have come home to roost.

Right from the exciting openingmoments viewers are on edge as dangereems to be around every bend. Out to

help those in need are the Los AngelesFire Department. Search and Rescueeams are common across North America.

Ace helicopter pilot Ray is a man of fewwords but all business when it comes

o engineering rescues of all sorts. Toobad his personal life is less successful asalas he is the odd man out when it comeso his wife Emma. wholesome Carla

Gugino (Night at the Museum) connectsas an otherwise proper wife trying toope with a new life.

Amidst all the personal angstn Ray's seemingly normal life he faces

new challenges as a series of massivehock waves turn life on the coast and

Silicon Valley into a nightmare. Nothingwill prepare you for the onslaught of

atastrophe as havoc strikes.Family means everything to Ray -or at least what he has left of it. Waywarddaughter Blake embodies all the qualities

you'd want in a daughter with AlexandriaDaddario quite impressionable as a

spirited lass. Less hopeful is the role ofthe other man, her mom's new beau, well

played by Ioan Gruffold. Scientists are not spared in this112 minute movie with Paul Giamatti

(Big Momma's House) quite convincas a researcher on a mission. First c

special effects, true tension and 3that will reel you in make San Andra must see for fans of The Rock angood precursor of what you should dthe big one strikes.



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Vancouver Canucks: The Great TradeRobbery

The 1991 NHL Draft on the surfaceappeared to be an uneventful one for theVancouver Canucks. Their highest draftpick that year was Canadian wingerAlek Stojanov. Taken as the 7th overallpick, Stojanov had shown great promisewhile playing for the Hamilton Dukes inhe OHL. A tough, physically imposingorward, he seemed a good t for Pat

Quinn’s side. But there was one selectionnine places below that would make a keydifference in the Canucks future. Withhe 16th overall pick, the Pittsburgh

Penguins selected Swedish winger

Markus Naslund. What would transpirerom this affair would be become one ofhe most lopsided trades in NHL history.

Despite his previous offensivehowcasing, Stojanov looked out of

his element very quickly in the NHL.

A shoulder injury kept him out of theentire 1993-94 season. In 1994-95, hemade only four appearances in the NHL.Despite some impressive showings forAHL afliate, Syracuse Crunch, hisgoal scoring talents seemed to dry up.By 1996, Stojanov had been pushedinto more of an enforcer role. His pointstotal though was troubling the Canucksmanagement because in 62 regularseason games, he had registered only asingle assist.Over in Pennsylvania, Naslund had beenfaring little better. His rst two seasons

had brought about only 15 points. Hisnatural goalscoring seemed to havevanished and the once promising talentwas beginning to look like a bust. The1995-96 season appeared to bring about achange as Naslund notched up 52 points.

But his production towards the end ofyear slowed, which appeared to be nal nail in the cofn. Despite havhigh hopes for him to match JaroJagr, trade rumors were persistent in

nal year.March 20, 1996 is a day that will alw

be well remembered in Canucks histoOn this day, Naslund was traded to Canucks in exchange for Stojanov. Uparriving in British Columbia, he wnally able to make use of the talentdisplayed with Modo in Sweden. By time he departed Vancouver in 2008held a franchise high points total of (since surpassed by Henrik and DanSedin). Naslund became the Canucks ever European captain in 2000, wh

he held until his departure. AlongsBrendan Morrison and Todd Bertuthe three formed the productive ‘WCoast Express Line’ which tormen

NHL defences between 2001-2005.Alek Stojanov however, was a disafor the Penguins, scoring only 6 pointhis two seasons. His 222 penalty minuwould be his only career high. He wospend the remainder of his career playin the minor leagues before calling tion his career at just 29 years old. 24 yeon this trade has proven to be one twas a big mismatch. Naslund’s num

19 now hangs proudly from the raftof the Rogers Arena. While Stojanoname regularly appears in the all tdraft bust lists! From out of nothiVancouver turned a potential problinto a great long term solution.

Verevou Scores Historic WC GoalVODAFONE Fiji under-20 strikerosefo Verevou will always cherish his

historic goal against Germany at the U20occer World Cup opening pool game at

Christchurch yesterday.Verevou said he would always cherishhe moment since this was the rst goalcored by any Fijian player during Fiji's

rst soccer World Cup.He said scoring at the World cCp againsta top team such as Germany was a dreamome true.

And the Rewa striker has dedicated hisachievement to two special people.Verevou said he dedicated the goal to hismum Anaseini Wati and to the mother

of his best friend and teammate Setareki

Hughes who passed away last month."Firstly I want to dedicate that goal tomy mum who always inspired me to

perform to my best," said Verevou."I also dedicated the goal to Seta's mumwho passed away last month and I hopethat she would be a proud mother to seeme and Seta playing together for Fiji atthe World Cup."Scoring a goal against Germany at aWorld Cup is a dream come true for meand I will always cherish the moment."Verevou who was initially axed from theWorld Cup team for indiscipline before

being recalled also thanked the Fiji FAfor having faith in him.

"I would like to thank Fiji FA for giving

me another chance after being droppfrom the team early in our campaighe said."The goal was a gift to Fiji FA for thtrust in having me back in the side."Fiji FA has taught me a good lesson I want to give something special to thin this world cup."He also thanked the supporters wcame out in huge numbers to supportteam at Christchurch.Verevou said the side would imprtheir performance in their second gaon Thursday.Results of the other games playesterday; Nigeria 2- 4 Brazil, Korea D

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