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OPRAH WINFREY SPENDS CHRISTMAS IN FIJI

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Fresh off an Australian tour with her frenzied talk-show fans, Oprah Winfrey is

nation of Fiji, where the military regime wished her “a great time.”Fiji’s tourism minister said Winfrey was spending the Christmas holiday there and

and that she and longtime beau Stedman Graham were to stay until December 26.“We know she is here for a holiday and

Sayed-Khaiyum, the tourism minister, said.

the lack of democracy since a December 2006 military coup. Australia and New

leaders, and international trade sanctions

only been pushed back.The U.S. State Department has warned Americans to carefully consider the risks

Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton called for democracy to be restored in Fiji

destination in the past. Rolling Stone Keith Richards famously fell from a tree at the

rushed to New Zealand for brain surgery.The country is serious about maintaining its image as a destination for stars who want to get away from it all in a hidden paradise, said Sayed-Khaiyum.“Fiji is one of those destinations where we

happens,” he said. “We don’t want Fiji to become a playground for the paparazzi.”

season of The Oprah Winfrey Show by surprising her audience with an eight-day trip to Australia. The lucky chosen fans snorkelled the Great Barrier Reef surfed at Bondi Beach and explored the rugged Outback before Tuesday’s grand send-off: two star-studded shows taped on the steps of the Sydney Opera House.

hosts, the scenery and the citizens, and

footing the $5 million bill by saying the publicity will reap millions more.“It is immeasurable what four hours of a

in 145 countries around the world can do,” Winfrey told reporters.

RECIPIENTS of the Social Welfare family, care and protection assistance would be issued their Westpac handy cards next month to allow them to access funds.

Sami said Westpac Banking Corporation won the tender to distribute cash grants to family assistance and care and protection recipients last month.Mr Sami said the electronic banking system would be introduced to 17,000 recipients around the country.

of transfer the family assistance care and protection funds will now be deposited into the recipients’ accounts at Westpac. From January 2011, the recipients will withdraw their cash allowance using their Westpac handy cards through electronic channels around Fiji,” said Mr Sami.He said the recipients would not be charged

The electronic banking system is expected

assistance to the recipients.Mr Sami said recipients would be able to collect their Westpac handy cards from

local media.

Whippy said about 5000 clients in the rural

Meanwhile, Mr Sami said the new arrangements would not affect the food

Financial Inclusion Program, Australian aid program, Westpac and the Ministry, a booklet was being compiled for the recipients.He said the booklet written in Fijian, Hindi and English would contain information on how to use the bank cards, tips to minimise fees and areas the recipients could perform the transactions.

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staff here in Fiji will be dressed in the same way as any of our staff across the rest of the

"For customers, it means that no matter

in, they can recognize ANZ employees instantly," Mr Wilson said.The staff said they felt good about the new uniform with the trendy corporate touch and a comfortable feel, particularly

country.The new ANZ wardrobe comprises more than 65 separate pieces, allowing staff to personalise their uniform.Creating the new wardrobe pieces for

than 185,000 metres of fabric, 38,000 zips and almost one million buttons.The new wardrobe follows the launch of

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there will not be any increase in rate costs for 2011 despite the increase in Value Added Tax.Chandu Umaria said since the announcement of a VAT increase from

should expect the cost of goods and

But he assured ratepayers of the capital

increased rates next month.

no choice but to take this measure because of the increase in VAT.“But despite the hardships we are experiencing, we do not intend to increase rates. We will consider other ways of absorbing the VAT increase instead of passing it to our ratepayers,” he said.Mr Umaria said they would impose strict controls on their operational expenditure budget for 2011.

experiencing during these times. We will not resort to measures such as laying off staff. But we will cut down on operational

costs by controlling electricity and water use, wages and only recruit people for

he said.Mr Umaria said they wanted ratepayers to appreciate the council’s work.“Capital projects are still underway and we don’t intend to do less in the new year. Road repairs are a constant operation because of the rainy weather

affects road conditions.

sidewalks for the public,” he said.

New Zealand threatened Prime Minister

and his wife with the loss of access to their grandchildren if he staged a coup,

Commodore Bainimarama and his wife Mary came to New Zealand in

daughter’s first Holy Communion in Wellington. As he passed through Auckland, he told Fairfax Media that when he returned to Fiji he would stage a coup on December

Laisenia Qarase. This prompted then Foreign Minister Winston Peters and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to set up urgent meetings with Bainimarama and, later, Mr Qarase who was flown down on an RNZAF flight. The surprising part of the approaches

on what was to be said to Commodore

and was too busy to see Commodore Bainimarama. Unusually, New Zealand’s “talking points” were then put to Commodore Bainimarama by the British Defence Attache based in Wellington, Nigel Lloyd, at a lunch. The sharp tone of the “talking points”

probably explains Commodore Bainimarama’s now abiding hostility toward New Zealand.

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Prime Minister’s Christmas MessageThis is the time of sharing and caring for one another and those less fortunate in our society. This is the message by Prime Minister

the nation this Christmas. He said this was also a time to spread

peace and of course to be showered with gifts and wishes. “The year 2010 has generally been

Commodore Bainimarama said. “Despite the many local and global

majority of which were not of our

beyond our control.

He said,”we must recognise that

problems and other issues is essential within our families, our communities

people. “The future offers an opportunity for each one of us to work together to strengthen the foundations of economic growth and prosperity, cultural renewal and social stability,” Commodore Bainimarama said.

successful unless and until all of its people are focused on working together to strengthen its institutional foundations.” He said therefore, Christmas beckons to us with all its wonderful sense of warmth, sharing, joy, caring, kindness,

“It is the most cherished religious

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Fiji needs to continuously develop its segmentation in the tourism market and already tourism stakeholders are doing that in a very concerted manner.“Of course it does help when you have stars like Oprah Winfrey coming to Fiji because apart from the fact that it does put Fiji into that segment, it creates that segment where we want celebrities to come to Fiji and know that they will not be hounded by the paparazzi.“They see Fiji as a place to get away and we need to create and develop that segment in the market.“Similarly, as we want to develop Fiji in the segment of adventure tourism, wedding tourism, environmental aspects of it so there are numerous aspects to tourism,” Sayed-Khaiyum said.As well, he emphasized the need for Fiji to focus on emerging markets..“We need to be very strategic about it apart from growing the numbers. We need to see where the numbers are coming from. So all the numbers need to grow but we need to get higher percentage from the emerging markets.”Sayed-Khaiyum is hopeful that Fiji will achieve the target of 600,000 tourists by the end of the year.

A disgruntled real estate owner who was rescued in Savusavu after their boat sank said the rescue attempt from the boat owner was atrocious and pathetic.Aren Nunnink said the owner of the Blue Dolphin did little to try and rescue them from the sinking boat despite the fact that his 14-year-old son was with them on the trip. According to Nunnink, the boat owner known only as Bogi, did not dispatch a rescue boat immediately after they had sent out a distress call to Savusavu Bay.

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President Ratu Epeli Nailatikau received the credentials of French Ambassador Gilles Montagnier at Government House in Suva.Mr Montagnier will replace his predecessor Michel Monnier, who has been recalled and will assume the role of Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary.

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A total of 1040 pair of safety boots valued at $125,000 were donated to the Ministry of Provincial Development, Multi-Ethnic Affairs, National Disaster Management & Sugar by Nittiasia Private Limited (Singapore) in conjunction with local distributor for the past four years Payless Shoes. Sugar ministry permanent secretary, Mr Manasa Vaniqi said the footwear would assist more than 100 carpenters deployed for the reconstruction and rehabilitation work after natural disasters. “We got more than 100 carpenters, who are deployed outside to do the reconstruction of houses after natural disasters in

Vanuabalavu, Lau, Vanua Levu and Lomaiviti,” Mr Vaniqi said. “This donation, particularly safety boots and shoes will really help the team.”

phase of the reconstruction work. “They have now completed more than 300 houses and the next phase will start from January,” Mr Vaniqi said. “The footwear will be stocked at the ministry and distributed to appropriate places where they are needed. On behalf of the Government, he thanked Mr Sanjay Parmar from Payless Shoes, who facilitated the handover of the donation to the Ministry.

A message from the Minister for EducationAs the festive season looms upon us, the Minister for Education, National Heritage, Culture & Arts and Youth & Sports, Mr Filipe Bole is urging students of Fiji to make this Christmas a memorable one. “Let it be a sensible Christmas. Don’t make it memorable in your involvement in negative and unconstructive things. Do

the spirit of harmony,” Mr Bole said. “Stop concentrating on yourself and try to look outward by helping another young person who has not been receiving the good things you have always been getting.” At the same time, Mr Bole’s message to all teachers is to continue their role in their respective communities. “It doesn’t mean that you totally take a break from teaching when you are on

holidays. Your noble role as an educator continues and the Ministry of Education hopes that you be the guiding star of young people in your community this Christmas,” Mr Bole said. “Use your creativity to organise meaningful activities for those students out there during this festive season. Lift the spirit of the unfortunate individuals to let them feel a difference this Christmas.” The minister said that one does not have to have money in order to buy gifts for Christmas. “There are expensive gifts that cannot be bought by money that only you can give,” the minister said.“May the 2010 Christmas star be your guide as you end the year as well as enter the dawn of 2011. May the bells of Christmas echo blessings to all students and teachers of Fiji.”

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Government vehicles are getting newly designed number plates that should aid monitoring of vehicle movements. The new look plates are white numbers stenciled against a blue background.The contrast in colors according to the Land Transport Authority will allow government vehicles to stand out and thereby easily monitored.Minister for Works, Transport and Public Utilities Colonel Timoci Natuva launched the government plates.“The introduction of the newly designed government number plates is another new addition that brings into the foray a new vision, perception and ownership along with identity,” Mr Natuva said.“This initiative is in line with the People’s Charter in bringing changes to traditional approaches and not necessarily for mere change, but due to specific needs of the changing environment.”LTA General Manager Operation Josefa Vosanibola says around 3,000 government vehicles will

need to make the change from the white number plate to the new blue.“When the vehicles come in for their normal annual inspection we’ll ask the drivers to surrender the white plate and we’ll replace with the blue one,” Mr Vosanibola said.The first vehicle to have the plate change is Mr Natuva’s official ride.“With the new Government plate initiative we are working in line with Government’s policies in terms of the Charter, the changed image,” he said.“We noticed that Government in terms of their control of vehicles on the road, its easy to identify with these new number plates.“Government is monitoring the movement of their government vehicles so with the new blue plate on white reflective numbers it’s easy to identify vehicles on our roads.“And history really is repeating itself here because many years back Government vehicles used to have these blue plates.”Mr Vosanibola says all Government vehicles are expected to make the change by December 2011.

MAKE it in Fiji, the Textile, Clothing and Footwear Council has urged garment importers overseas.This after a recent exhibit in Melbourne saw importers, particularly from Australia express keen interest to import garments made in Fiji for the Australian market.Council president Kalpesh Solanki told global garment and textile website Fibre2fashion that the local garment and textile industry had undergone a successful transformation over the past four years that would benefit existing and potential clients.Though beaten up by global economic conditions, as well as flash floods in early 2009 that caused extensive damage to infrastructure and agriculture, he said Fiji had improved growth with a bet on its garment industry that had been successful enough to drive interest from number of investor countries, particularly Australia.

He said Fiji was all set up for estimated exports of near $100 million, this year.“We are fully committed to focus on service. We focus on flexibility. We focus on small, customised orders,” Mr Solanki said.“We practice high degree of social responsibility. We speak clear and fluent English, and most of all, we deliver quality,” he said.“For any international company that needs superior quality at competitive prices with great service, clear communications and that requires social accountability concerning how their products were manufactured, then I say that you need to make it in Fiji,” he added.Mr Solanki also acknowledged the “financial support and assistance of AusAID, an industry structural adjustment and support program established to redefine, regenerate and retool Fiji’s garment industry from bottom up”.

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several recommendations including the need for more assistance to neighbouring countries.The report presented to New Zealand House of Representatives this month included the recommendation that there is

parliamentarians.They call for the need to establish an annual

discuss issues of democracy, governance and collective interest.The committee recommends that NZ continue efforts to reduce the costs of transferring funds from New Zealand to

is a competitive market for the transfer of remittances.The committee recommended that a business development fund of up to $100

million be established to encourage and support innovative and sustainable ventures

system. The fund could also underwrite risks and compensate for a lack of local capital, with the objective of encouraging entrepreneurial activity.Committee members believe that New Zealand should investigate natural disaster

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(excluding Australia) to develop sustainable economies.New Zealand’s development efforts have yielded disappointing results, the report says. In the 20 years since relationships

deteriorated. While in several countries

pressure on opportunities for sustainable growth, in some others, the population has declined to the point that their economic and social viability is at risk.It is clearly time for a concerted effort by the New Zealand Government to develop

neighbours, and to act on it, the report said.

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months of 2010. This growth, ADB indicated, was driven by a 22 per cent (year on year) rise in tourism to Fiji over January to May this year. The number of Japanese tourists into the

“Japanese tourism to Oceania and to the

after persistent decline over the past two years,”

the report said. “US tourism to Oceania has also sustained year - on -year growth since the second half of 2009,

outbound travel. Tourism and agriculture have been considered as the key drivers of the country’s economy. “Import substitution and export promotion remains central for Government,” the report said. “The outlook for the macroeconomic

target remains at 3.5 per cent of Gross Domestic Product.” Meanwhile, a senior country specialist for the ADB, Emma Veve, told Radio New Zealand the bank was not approving grants or loans for new activities to Fiji for the time being. She said Fiji continued to spend more than it earned. “So there’s some real need for structural reform within Fiji to address the issues the sugar industry is facing, to look at what the right size of Government is and to address the civil service issues, as well as to look at State-owned enterprise reform and to continue to on with that,” Ms Veve said. “So these are all things that Fiji really does need to urgently focus on.” Ms Veve said Government had indicated it would reduce debt levels in the new year and bring in more revenue by increasing Value Added Tax (VAT) to 15 per cent from early January.

“We are sincerely grateful and congratulate

the Oceania Championship,” said Brigadier General Ioane Naivalurua.The Commissioner of Police was congratulating national powerlifting representative and gold medallist Mozima Irram, who is a Police Constable.This was during a special ceremony to honour Irram, who won gold medal in the 56kg category at the Oceania Powerlifting Championship that was held in Apia on December 10 and 11.

competing in the sport six years ago.

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competition.WPC Irram said she was proud to represent the Fiji Police Force as a national representative

take up sports as a means to healthier living.“I am thankful to the Fiji Police Force,

encouraging and mentoring me,” PC Irram said.

form of sports because it not only helps you physically, but mentally and spiritually as well.”PC Irram said she was looking forward

Games.

Government has cleared the air and stated that Saturday, December 25 is not a working day. This is in response to concerns that have been raised that some employers may insist that their workers clock in on Saturday which is Christmas Day because of the public holiday that follows on Monday, the week after.Concerns raised have noted that if people work on Saturday then the meaning of Christmas is thoroughly watered down

Permanent Secretary in the Prime

in clarifying the matter has reminded all employers that this Saturday is not a working day.Colonel Tikoduadua further stated that employees must not face any discrimination if they don’t work on Saturday.He further added that Christmas is a time for family and a day for worship.Other years when Christmas Day fell on a Saturday were 1993, 1999 and 2004.

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Century 21 Realty Awards Gala 2010 was held at the Bombay Banquet Hall on Friday December 10th, 2010. Over 300 realtors and their guests attended this function to celebrate success, awards and achievements in the real estate business.Mr. Brian Rushton Vice President Century 21 Canada along with Sam Thind and Harpreet Purba presented awards to the winners.Also in attendance were Fraser Valley Real Estate Board President Deanna Horn, President elect Sukh Sidhu, Dennis Wilson Manager Professional Standards, board staff and MP Surrey Newton Sukh Dhaliwal. The awards highlight was followed by speeches, entairtainment and dinner. Door prizes were drawn and part of the money raised at this well organized and well attended event was donated to the BC Childrens Hospital.We wish you and your family a Very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

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CANADIAN FLIGHT ATTENDANT JAILED FOR £250K COCAINE SCAM

ATLANTA POLICEMAN SHOOTS DEAD FAMILY DOG

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UK RACES TO ENSURE QUEEN’S HEAD STAYS ON STAMPS

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Mandeep Shahi, 27, from Mississauga in Ontario, Canada, took advantage of her job with Air Canada to take four kilograms

to London.She passed easily through security at Heathrow in March and delivered the blue Air Canada bag containing the drugs to Briton Simon Howard-Harwood, 28, at a hotel in London’s Regent’s Park.The bag was then passed to a retired cab driver Ghulem Malik, 53, of Southall, West London, who had a kilogram of cocaine when stopped by police, London’s Southwark Crown Court was told. A raid on Howard-Harwood found another three kilograms of the drug.After delivering the cocaine, Shahi bought a £200 handbag and returned to Canada but was arrested in August when she next

from hotel security surveillance of the drop.Judge Michael Gledhill said the deal had been set up by Shahi’now husband Bhupinder Sanghera and Sanghera’s 28-year-old cousin Baljinder Nijjar, of Southall.Gledhill told Shahi: “You knew from your seven or eight previous visits as air crew that the chances of you in person or luggage being searched was nil.”Shahi was acquitted of the conspiracy charge but found guilty of possession of Class A drugs with intent to supply. She wept as she was jailed for eight years.Howard-Harwood, of Hampshire, Southern England, was sentenced to nine years and Nijjar was jailed for 12 years. They had admitted conspiracy to supply prohibited drugs.Malik was acquitted of the conspiracy charge but found guilty of possession of Class A drugs with intent to supply and was also convicted of possession of Class C drugs with intent. He was jailed for three years.

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AAtlanta, was on foot patrol when the Golden Retriever jumped off a porch and started barking and running

Daniel said. Tand when it didn’t, shot and killed the animal, the media reported.

Boomer’s owner, Lawrence King, said the seven-year-old Retriever, who was not on a leash, always barked but had never bitten anyone.Treleased, was responding to a report that someone was selling meat from the back of a white pickup truck, Mr King said.“My neighbour saw the whole thing. He was shocked how quickly the

” he added.

THE UK Government has insisted it was closing a loophole that could see Queen Elizabeth II’s head removed from British stamps if the Royal Mail national postal

The monarch’s head, facing left, has appeared on British adhesive postage stamps since their invention with the 1840 “Penny Black”, featuring queen Victoria.The current standard stamps, drawn up in 1967 by Alan Machin, are considered

Britain.

Her Majesty’s Government is in talks with Buckingham Palace after realising that the legislation paving the way for the Royal Mail to be sold off failed explicitly to guarantee the Queen’s head would remain on the stamps.The bill gives Queen Elizabeth a veto over any use of her image but does not insist that her head is shown, as per tradition.Postal services minister Ed Davey found the loophole but said he was sure a solution could be found before the law passes through parliament.

services have been cancelled across Europe because of snow and ice, leaving many travellers stranded.

Heathrow, Europe’s busiest airport,

cancelled in major hubs like Paris and Frankfurt.Departures from Brussels airport were to be cancelled until Wednesday due to a lack of de-icing liquid.Roads in a number of countries have been described as treacherous.The UK, France and Germany were among the worst-hit areas, with forecasters warning of freezing

weather all week.There were severe delays on the Eurostar rail service between the UK and France and Belgium, and Thalys trains between France and Belgium were also affected as speed restrictions hit rail travel in England and northern France.Lines of delayed passengers snaked for several hundred metres outside London’s St Pancras station, and Eurostar - which has been turning away even those with bookings - urged travellers to cancel or postpone their trips if possible.

Further snowfalls in the Paris region caused serious problems for drivers, and heavy goods vehicles were barred from major routes. Paris bus operator RATP cancelled a number of its services.A concert by Lady Gaga at Bercy stadium in Paris was called off on Sunday night because a convoy of lorries carrying tour equipment could not get there.

Abu Dhabi hotel apologises for ‘overloading’ Christmas tree with expensive jewelleryHotel decorates tree with $11m worth of gems Bosses apologise for “overloading tradition” Tree had 181 diamonds among decorations

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A statement released by the Emirates Palace Hotel said it regretted “attempts to overload the tradition ... with meanings and connotations that do not fall in line with the professional standards which the Emirates Palace Hotel keenly respects and complies with.”“Putting the Christmas tree is not a novelty, rather it is a tradition meant to share in celebrating occasions guests hold while they are away from their home countries and families, which is within the framework of the UAE’s [United Arab Emirates’] policy, which is based on the

values of openness and tolerance,” the hotel added.The hotel had earlier boasted the “most expensive Christmas tree ever” at its inauguration.The 13-metre faux evergreen, located in the gold leaf-bedecked rotunda of the hotel, was decorated with silver and gold bows, ball-shaped ornaments and small white lights.But the necklaces, earrings and other jewelry draped around the tree’s branches were what gave it a record value.It holds a total of 181 diamonds, pearls, emeralds, sapphires and other precious stones, said Khalifa Khouri, owner of Style Gallery, which provided the jewellery.“The tree itself is about $10,000,” Olbertz said. “The jewelry has a value of over $11 million.”The hotel, which bills itself as seven-star accommodation, in February introduced a package for a seven-day stay priced at $1 million.Takers of the package have a private butler and a chauffeur-driven Maybach luxury car at their disposal during their stay, as well as a private jet available for trips to other countries in the region.And in May, the hotel opened a gold

outside Germany to install “gold to go, the world’ ” said Ex Oriente Lux AG, the German company behind the machine.

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GERMAN KILLS NEIGHBOUR WITH SNOW SHOVEL

WEIRD STORYBids for Lee Harvey Oswald’s

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Hundreds of travellers and waiting friends and relatives at the main terminal of the Shahjalal International Airport were

minutes on Friday morning, magistrate Siddiqa Akhter told the reporter.The display screen usually shows recorded

documentaries about the culture and geography of Bangladesh, a conervative Muslim country.“The operator has been jailed instantly for two months. We have also summoned the

criminal intent was involved,” Mr Akhter said.Every day, thousands of people throng the terminal to receive or send off their relatives.

Queen Elizabeth II’s eldest grand-daughter Zara Phillips is to wed her rugby-playing boyfriend Mike Tindall, Buckingham Palace announced, in a marriage of world-beating sports stars.Tindall, 32, an England rugby union international who was part of the 2003 World Cup-winning team, proposed on Monday night at their home in Gloucestershire, south-west England.Phillips, 29, an eventing world champion, is 12th in line to the throne. She is the daughter of Princess Anne, the Queen’s only daughter.Queen Elizabeth and her husband Prince Philip are “delighted” by the news, a palace spokeswoman said.The announcement comes a month after Prince William, the second in line to the throne, revealed his

engagement to university sweetheart Kate Middleton. The couple will get married in Westminster Abbey on April 29.Phillips and Tindall have not yet set a date but it seems likely they will also tie the knot next year, setting up the prospect of two royal weddings in 2011.“The Princess Royal and Captain Mark Phillips are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Zara Phillips to Mr Mike Tindall, son of Mr Phillip and Mrs Linda Tindall,” a Buckingham Palace statement said.A palace spokeswoman added: “The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh are delighted with the news.“They got engaged at the couple’s home in Gloucestershire and a date has yet to be set.”

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The US Geological Survey says Tuesday’s 5.8-magnitude quake was centered 140km from Yogyakarta, a bustling city still traumatised by a 2006 quake that killed 5700 people.In recent weeks, the city has been

showered by ash from the nearby Mount Merapi volcano, which has claimed at least 386 lives since bursting back to life October 26.Resident Simon Sudarman said many

Indonesia is prone to seismic upheaval “Ring of

Fire”, an arc of volcanos and fault lines

A ROW over snow clearing has ended in death after a man smashed his neighbour over the head with a shovel, killing him instantly. Following what police described as “years of arguing”, the two neighbours, aged 45 and 49, got into a heated discussion over who was responsible for removing snow from the joint entrance to their properties, authorities said.The 45-year-old then whacked his older neighbour over the head with the shovel.“He was so badly injured that he died on the spot,” Lutz Flassnoecker, a police spokesman said.The attack took place in the tiny town of

Schnellenbach, in western Germany.Police declined to give out the names but the media named the 45-year-old as father-of-eight Abdulbah I. and the 49-year-old victim as Wolfgang K.The media cited another Schnellenbach resident as saying that K had “frequently provoked” I. The paper said the row stemmed from the fact that K had built his house too close to his neighbour’s, depriving him of his view.Wolfgang K leaves behind a son Marco, 17, and a daughter Jenny, 13, who last year also lost their mother to a heart attack.Police investigation is continuing.

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With the auction just a few hours away from closing , bidding had reached $25,548, according to Nate D. Sanders Auctions of Santa Monica. Auction house spokesman Sam Heller says about 30 bids have been received.Funeral home owner Allen Baumgardner said he felt it was time

It was dug up in 1981 so Oswald’s

Oswald was arrested as a suspect in President John F. Kennedy’s 1963 death, but he was slain two days later by nightclub owner Jack Ruby.

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Lord Tu’ivakano (58) is Tonga’s new Prime Minister Designate, after winning over 50% of a secret ballot in a Special Meeting of the Legislature to Elect a Prime Minister. The name of the new Prime Minister was announced by the Interim Speaker Lord

the outcome of the ballot to HM King George Tupou.Lord Tu’ivakano received 14 votes and nominee ‘Akilisi Pohiva received 12 votes.The decision made by the 26 members of Tonga’parliament was received with clapping from a full House, where observers included foreign diplomats, wives of members and

Tongan’s heard the name of their new Prime

Minister announced on a live broadcast on Radio Tonga.A Tongatapu noble, Lord Tu’ivakano is a former Speaker of the Legislative Assembly (2002-04), and currently the Minister raining, Education, Youth and Sports in the interim government, a position he has held since 2006. He was Minister of Works in 2005.Lord Tu’ivakano was appointed to his noble title Tu’ivakano in 1986.In his early years he attended Tonga High School in Nuku’alofa from 1960-63, before going to New Zealand where he attended Wesley Collge in 1964 and Ardmore Teachers College in 1975.He returned to Tonga in 1975 to lead the Physical Education Department in the Ministry of Education.In 1978-91 he attended Flinders University in South Australia where he graduated with a Honours degree in Political Science.From 1992-96 he became a senior civil servant in the Ministry of Youth, Sports and Education.Lord Tu’ivakano entered the Tonga Legislative Assembly in 1996 as a Nobles’ Representative for Tongatapu.

Australia’s Wallabies will start their Rugby World cup warm up for the

soil for six years when they take on Samoa at ANZ Stadium in Sydney The match will take place on on July

the two teams have met. ARU Managing Director and CEO John O’the season opener for the Wallabies who will be aiming to win a third Rugby world cup. “Having a Sunday afternoon kick off

to give families a real opportunity to enjoy a day out at a Test match ‘ the

” he said.“With just three Tests to be held in Australia before the Rugby World Cup, it is important that grassroots supporters have a chance to see and interact with their heroes.“While full details will be released closer to the game, we will ensure those opportunities are available on the day of the Samoan Test.“July 17 will be a Festival of Rugby for all the family and the early kick

off will help create that atmosphere on

“The Samoans also have a wealth of talent so it is sure to be a day of entertaining and competitive Rugby.”

Rugby World cups after missing the

but lost to Scotland and South Africa respectively.Wallabies coach Robbie Deans said the match will be a good starting point for what is going to be a massive campaign.“The Samoans will be building to the Rugby World Cup themselves which

” Deans said.“They are capable, their recent results in the Northern Hemisphere show that.“experienced group, a lot of who have played in the Southern Hemisphere and against a lot of our players in Super Rugby so they won’t be overawed by the occasion, they’ll be looking forward to it.”

Niuean national and former

Marsh, has been appointed as the new Tourism Development Coordinator for Niue Tourism. Not just a beauty, Vanessa is passionate about the growth of Niue tourism as well as preservation of the island and has dedicated much of her time to working, studying and volunteering towards these causes.“Niue is my home, this is where my cultural identity stems from so I have a vested interest and responsibility in ensuring there is a balance between sustainable development of Niue’s future and maintaining Niue’s cultural heritage and identity” says Vanessa.Vanessa’s previous role was Executive Assistant for the Premier of Niue Hon Mr. Toke Talagi. Vanessa also has a myriad of experience working for various organisations on Niue Island including the Department of Agriculture, Forestry & Fisheries and as a tour guide for Kapitigi Tours. She has been actively involved with Niue Tourism for a number of years and volunteers for a marine mammal conservation organisation, a climate change awareness group and for the Niue Island Fishermen’s Association. Senior Tourism Development Manager Hayden Porter says “Vanessa brings enthusiasm, energy and intelligence to this vital role. She is going to be a great asset to

Niue Island features crystal clear sea water and an abundance of marine life making it one of the best places in the world for marine activities including

one of the only places in the world where you can swim with the whales which are regular visitors to the island during the humpback whale migratory season. Growing up with these features gave

Vanessa a passion and knowledge of the sea which she brings to her new role with Niue Tourism.Vanessa achieved a Bachelor of Arts with a Double Major in Tourism Management and Marine Studies from the University of the South

Postgraduate Diploma in Climate Change at the University’s extension centre in Niue.Vanessa was recently in New Zealand with Niue’s Senior Tourism Development Manager Hayden Porter meeting with the travel industry and the New Zealand based team who are entrusted with the tourism future for this tiny island nation.

success with the vast amount of development projects we have on the go from construction to marketing and web development’ says Porter.Porter also stressed the importance of having a talented Niuean involved in the change process to they can continue after he has gone.

Niue Tourism in early January.

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Leafy vegetables die within a couple of days even when kept in refrigerator. To keep them fresh for a longer period of time, clean & wrap them in paper. Refrigerate this bundle and the vegetables will remain fresh for a longer time. Prepare a list of the things you need to do and prioritize. This will include shopping for ingredients and special items.

Work in a clean and uncluttered space. This will help you organize your thoughts better. It may mean clearing up the counter and table top space but it will be worth it. RMany a times reading the recipe and familiarizing yourself with the cooking method is a great way of starting out.

Try a recipe once, the way it is recommended

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Heavy expenses are indicated both at work and at home. Even an expected payment is likely to be deferred causing financial contingency. Those travelling on work are likely to face delays and hardships. Some of you are likely to have a dental complaint requiring attention in this week.

An easy inflow of money will make you look for new areas of investment. A vital piece of information could result in huge profit at the stock market. You are required to be quick to cash your benefits. Love life is sparkling with excitement.

The receipt of large sum of money is likely to be spent in the repayment of a loan. You are advised to keep your paper work ready, especially matter relating to tax or legal issues. Socially, a very busy period, where you are likely to entertain a number of guests visiting you this week.

Certain hostile elements around you may try to create problems at work. Concentrate on your work and pay no heed in other’s machinations. You will have the support of a person who matters most. Home and family life is under a cloud. Try not to take any major decisions in this week.

Business communications seems to be getting prolonged much to your irritation. If these are for a new venture, you can make necessary compromise to conclude the task. Someone at home may not be well, perhaps a child causing unnecessary worries to the family in this week.

Minor delays to work, could be irritating. Even an expected is withheld on technical ground. Do not worry especially since you can do nothing about it. Avoid discussing sensitive issues with members of you family for it is likely to lead to a major flare up.

Partnerships workout favorably. Work proceeds smoothly. You will complete an important assignment on time. Relationships with you mate improve. Gains are indicated through the efforts of your mate or a close associate. News from overseas will be good.

An important assignment will need all your attention. Your sustained efforts will leads to gains. You may also have to entertain and this could lead to a late night. Watch your health. Emotionally, you may be feeling a little depressed.

Work proceeds at a brisk pace. Some of you are likely to travel overseas on sales promotion or for some training programme. Business people will sign new contracts on lucrative terms. Studies will have to work hard to make the grade.

Perhaps you should handle important work personally. Keep relationship cordial both at home and at work. A sudden journey is indicated. Work proceeds smoothly. At a social get-together you will be very much in demand. A late night could take affect your health.

You will be shopping, going out and meeting people. Matter concerning children and recreation make you happy. There is a tendency to overdo things and this could affect your health. Try to take things easy whenever you can.

A happy and enjoyable time is indicated for most of you. Outings and celebrations will prove to be enjoyable. A holiday or travel with your beloved is also indicated. You may be disappointed in someone close to you. However, if you let your feelings be known the other person may realise his/her mistake in time.

2 tbsp. Cooking oil1 Large onion, cut into wedges2 lbs. Chicken thighs, skin removed4 Garlic cloves, thinly sliced 1 Piece of gingerroot peeled

1/2 cup Water1/4 cup Liquid honey

1 tbsp. Fish sauce2 tbsp. Soy sauce2 tbsp. Oyster sauce1/8 tsp. Pepper

Heat wok. Add cooking oil. Add onion. Stir-fry for 5 to 7 minutes until onion is soft and golden.Add chicken. Cook for about 10 minutes until all sides are browned.Add garlic and ginger. Heat and stir until fragrant.Combine remaining 6 ingredients in small bowl. Add to chicken mixture. Stir until well coated. Reduce heat to medium. Cook for about 20 minutes until no pink remains in chicken.

I1 kg (2.2 lbs) leg of lamb 1/4 cup of olive oil 2.5 tsp of sea salt 6 cloves of garlic, cut into slivers Several sprigs of fresh rosemary 8 potatoes 2 large sweet potatoes 2 white onions Mint Sauce Serves 4

Preheat the oven to 290F.Cut the potatoes and sweet potatoes

into inch-thick slices. Cut the onions in half and then place vegetables into a baking tray.Drizzle the vegetables with olive oil and sprinkle on some salt. Place tray in the oven on the bottom rack and roast.Cover the lamb in olive oil and then sprinkle with sea salt.Use the point of a sharp knife to make small incisions all over the lamb.Place the garlic slivers and rosemary springs in the holes.Place the lamb onto the middle oven rack with the vegetable baking tray beneath it to catch drippings.Roast for 90 minutes. Test meat to see if it’s done by slicing it in the thickest part. Remove from oven and transfer to a plate to rest. Cover lamb in foil and let it sit for 10 minutes.Serve with potatoes, onions and mint sauce.

This page contains basic information. If you are concerned about your health, you should consult a doctor.


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Lavender essential oil has a calming scent which makes it an excellent tonic for the nerves and helps in treating migraines, headaches, anxiety, depression, nervous tension and emotional stress. Its refreshing

aroma removes nervous exhaustion and restlessness and increases mental activity.

Lavender essential oil induces sleep and hence it is often recommended for insomnia.

Lavender essential oil is also an excellent remedy for various types of pains including those caused by sore muscles, tense muscles, muscular aches, rheumatism, sprains, backache and lumbago. Massage with lavender oil provides relief from pain in the joints.

Lavender essential oil is good for urinary disorders as it stimulates urine production. It helps in restoring hormonal balance and reduces cystitis

also reduces any associated cramps. Lavender oil is

extensively used for various respiratory

cough, cold, asthma, sinus congestion, bronchitis, whooping cough, laryngitis,

and tonsillitis. The oil is either used in the form of vapor or applied on the skin of neck, chest and back. It is also added in many vaporizers and inhalers used for cold and coughs.

lavender oil for the skin can be attributed to its antiseptic and antifungal properties. It is used to treat various skin disorders such as acne, wrinkles, psoriasis, and

cuts, burns, and sunburns rapidly as it aids in the formation of scar tissues. Lavender oil is added to chamomile to treat eczema.

Lavender essential oil is useful for the hair as it can be very effective on lice and lice eggs or nits.

Lavender essential oil is also good for improving blood circulation. It lowers blood pressure and is used for hypertension.

Lavender oil is useful for digestion as it increases the mobility

of the intestine. The oil also stimulates the production of gastric juices and bile and thus aids in treating indigestion,

and diarrhea. Regular use of lavender

essential oil provides resistance to diseases.

essential oil include its ability to treat leucorrhea. It is also effective against insect bites. The oil is also used to repel

many mosquito repellents containing lavender oil as one of the ingredients.As with many other essential oils, pregnant and breastfeeding women should avoid using lavender essential oil. It is also recommended that diabetics stay away from lavender oil. It may also cause allergic reactions to people having sensitive skin. Some people may also witness nausea, vomiting and headaches due to usage of lavender oil.

Human beings are very often products of our environments. Whatever habits we are surrounded with are what we usually pick up as a kid. Our parents set the standard for us as kids at an early age when it comes to our nutritional habits. If people had more knowledge about nutrition and how to lead a healthy lifestyle we wouldn’t have the problem we have today with obesity starting already at the age of 5 in our society. Knowledge is power and to have the power to make the right choices based upon your knowledge is what makes the difference in people’s life. To make healthy conscious choices makes you feel very powerful and strong. You are in charge of your own healthy and your own lifestyle. Nobody likes to be the victim of his or her own environment.EEducate yourself and your family. Learn how to cook healthy meals for your children and your family. The more knowledge you have as an adult, the more you can pass on to your children and give them a healthy start in life.TIf you are starting a strict diet, try to get the support from your family and friends. The more informed people around you are the more you can count on them to support you in your pursue of a healthy lifestyle.AClean out the cupboards in your kitchen and through out everything that you shouldn’t eat. Create a new healthy kitchen for you and your family. Do not

buy anything in the grocery store that is not on your diet. If you bring it home,

you will end up eating it at a weak moment. The rule is very simple: If you shouldn’t eat it, don’t buy it!T

Bring a bottle of water with you everywhere you go whether it’s shopping, driving in your car, going to a meeting or just to work. Don’t let that water bottle leave your side all day. Keep drinking your water throughout the day.

Take a walk around the block at night before you go to bed to clear your mind and to get some fresh air before

you go to sleep. If you work in the city, take a 20 minutes walk at your lunch.

It will relieve some stress and get your metabolism going. If you have the possibility to take a power nap nothing will recharge your batteries better then a 20-30 minutes catnap.NIf you are trying to change old habits and create new healthy ones it can sometimes be hard to do it all alone.

through the same experience and share your thoughts with them. Join a community group or participate in an

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Pick up a new activity involving the whole family such as hiking, group

exercise and outdoor activities in the park on the weekends. There is a lot offered if you just look around you a little. CPut little notes of motivational thoughts and other supporting words in your home in places where you will walk by them constantly. Changing your lifestyle takes discipline, energy, determination, motivation and will power but it can be done and the sooner you start to take

the sooner you get to reap the rewards.GJyourself a couple of sessions with a personal trainer. You will not only push yourself to go if you have an appointment with somebody but you will also learn so much more from a

use the exercise equipment. A personal trainer can answer a lot of your health related questions and help you put a weekly lifestyle schedule together that would work for you. Starting out with a personal trainer also help you get to

that are trying to do the same thing as you are.PIf you have never been to a health club

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Telecommunications giant Bell Canada is being hit with a record $1.3-million administrative penalty for breaching Canada’s Do Not Call List. The CRTC is levying the penalty for unauthorized telemarketing practices. Between January and October of this year, third-party telemarketers hired by Bell Canada, which is in talks to buy CTV, called Canadians whose numbers were on the National Do Not Call List or Bell’s internal list, the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) said in a press release. The unsolicited calls were intended to promote and sell Bell Canada’s television, telephone, wireless and Internet services. No violations were committed by Bell-

operated call centres, the company said in a statement. Bell Canada and the CRTC agreed to a settlement announced Monday. “All telemarketers must respect the wishes of Canadians who have registered their telephone number on the National DNCL or requested that a telemarketer include their number on its internal do not call list,” Andrea Rosen, the CRTC’s chief telecommunications

“Even though the calls in this instance were made by third parties, Bell Canada must ultimately ensure that the rules are followed. We appreciate Bell Canada’s willingness to work with us to address our concerns.” Bell, the country’s largest communications

company, reacted swiftly by cancelling contracts with two telemarketers who didn’t follow the rules and suspending several others. The company said it has also implemented remedial measures to make sure its independent telemarketers don’t call Canadians who don’t want to be bothered by telemarketers. Bell said it co-operated with the CRTC’s investigation and takes the Unsolicited Telecommunications Rules and the National Do Not Call List seriously. Meanwhile, Bell Canada was also accused of using automated calling devices without consent. The automated calling devices called prepaid mobile phone customers without their prior consent, the CRTC stated.

Customers received automated calls as their prepaid minutes were set to expire to encourage them to buy more airtime. Bell hasn’t admitted fault but, after learning of the CRTC’s concerns, voluntarily ended the calls and took steps to $266,000 to Concordia University’s Institute for Information and Systems Engineering. The CRTC has received about 300,000 complaints of alleged Do Not Call List violations and conducted more than 100 investigations since the registry was implemented in September 2008. Earlier this year, Bell Canada’s parent company, BCE Inc., agreed to buy the 85 per cent of CTV Inc. it didn’t already own for a price of $1.3 billion.

A course at the University of Alberta is giving medical students insight into the life of patients in Edmonton’s inner-city.The class is offered to residents in emergency medicine, internal medicine, family medicine and psychiatry. “I think it’s really important for physicians to understand where their patients come from,” said Kathryn Dong, assistant professor in emergency medicine. “The further you are from that someone sitting in front of you, the harder it is to understand where they’re at and

what kind of services they need.”Doctors need a better working relationship with inner-city residents who typically get a lower level of health care, said Dong who started the course in July.

Doctors must understand the impact of poverty, homelessness, mental illness and addictions on the health of those people, she said.The goals of the class will be to improve the doctor-patient relationship, create realistic health-care strategies and become familiar with inner-city resources, Dong said.

Students work in shelters, inner-city clinics and the remand centre alongside a mentor with experience working with inner-city patients.“It made me realize that a lot of the people here are very similar to us,” said resident

to take the course.“Just as you use an interpreter for someone who speaks a different language, you just need

you need to help these people.”The course will help Choo, an emergency-medicine resident, work with patients who have addictions or mental health problems.

“They feel scared for whatever reason to come to emergency,” Choo said. “They feel judged.”“I try to say to every client I become involved with that’s really not the case.”

for other reasons as well, said Dong.“They’re seeing a whole different side to this population to what we traditionally see in acute-care medical services.”“We usually see patients in crisis, particularly in the emergency department, and down here we see a happy group of people who really look out for each other.”

Heathrow Airport has given Air Canada

heading to London, beginning Tuesday evening, after turning away aircraft due to snow-clogged runways.The carrier said it may take more than a week to move all passengers who were booked to travel to

and from London, “due to capacity restrictions at Heathrow,” and because its aircraft were already heavily booked prior to the holiday season.Passengers are urged to consult the company

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out of Heathrow, Air Canada said it will not be able to check passengers and baggage with

The carrier said these passengers will need to retrieve their baggage upon arrival in London and proceed to check in with the carrier operating

Earlier Tuesday, Air Canada spokesman Peter Fitzpatrick said the airline was only able to

schedule to London for the past two days because of the snowy conditions.While some Canadians have trouble believing just 10 centimetres of snow can affect so many

industry publication Flightglobal, said a rare combination of circumstances is to blame, not the airport.It’s unusual to have snow at Heathrow at Christmas, he said. Plus, the snow is wet and heavy, and is sitting on a thin layer of ice on the tarmac. Learmount said planes can’t land on that.He noted Heathrow doesn’t have enough equipment to quickly melt the snow because it

isn’t usually a problem.Learmount does, however, fault the airport for its communication plan. He said it should have relayed information to people sooner about delays and cancellations.Flight cancellations and delays have been frequent since last Friday night, when snow began clogging runways in several European countries, including Germany, the Netherlands, Switzerland, France and the U.K.Germany’s largest airport in Frankfurt was close

early Tuesday after a new blizzard generated 40 centimetres of snow.There were further disruptions at Paris’s two main airports, Orly and Charles de Gaulle.


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The proclamation by the angels the good news the Lord Jesus is born, the Saviour, the Peace, the love of the world, has come down to set us free from our sinful self.God so loved the World He gave His only begotten son.On the Christmas day God gave his the best his son, with no cost, but in love.That’s what giving is all about. When we buy and give gifts to others we do all that in love (we

do not question the value or which store) the point is its giver love no matter how small or big it is.It is sad the actual meaning and value has been degraded by means of changing it to a business, money making schemes and calling it happy holidays.As we call relatives or friends for dinner, let’s not forget the less unfortunate.Enjoy Christmas but it does not getting drunk, being abusive,

name of Christmas.People decorate their yards and inside to show beautiful lights. Jesus came into the world as a true light, so we celebrate this Christmas. Let it be in love, respect and in kindness, and let the light of love of God shine in us.

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Hari Om music lovers and friends, Shree Mahalakshmi Temple and Dr. Ramachandra N. Moorthy & family foundation are pleased to invite you to the 4th Purandara Daasa Aradhana Celebration in honor of the great Saint Sri Purandara Daasa, to be held on 5th February 2011 from 4.00PM to 8.00PM at Shree Mahalakshmi Temple, Vancouver.The highlights of the program include a rendering of the compositions of Sri Purandara Daasa by our young budding artists and our local adult artists. In addition, we propose to have a recital by accomplished artists from out of town as well.Anybody wishing to present an item may kindly send details (song, composer, raga, thala etc) via email to [email protected]. Each item is required to be of 6 to 10 minutes duration

and it is requested to have one entry per participant in order to accommodate all our enthusiastic participants.Sri Yogish N Kudva has once again been kind enough to offer tabla accompaniment. Kindly indicate in your email, if you require his help.This year also our young participants will be judged by a panel of judges well-versed in music and art.Three prizes will be awarded to the participants in the two age group divisions.Vocalists, instrumentalists and group performers are all encouraged to participate. Kindly send in your entries as early as possible. For any further information please contact Vijay Gunja or Lakshmi at:604-944-6744.

With Best WishesPrameyaji

Shree Mahalakshmi Temple.

2011 Purandara Aradhana

February 5th, 2011

Hari Om music lovers and friends,

Shree Mahalakshmi Temple and Dr. Ramachandra N. Moorthy & family foundation are pleased to invite you to the 4th Purandara Daasa Aradhana Celebration in honor of the great Saint Sri Purandara Daasa, to be held on 5th February 2011 from 4.00PM to 8.00PM at Shree Mahalakshmi Temple, Vancouver.

The highlights of the program include a rendering of the compositions of Sri Purandara Daasa by our young budding artists and our local adult artists. In addition, we propose to have a recital by accomplished artists from out of town as well.

Anybody wishing to present an item may kindly send details (song, composer, raga, thala etc) via email to [email protected]. Each item is required to be of 6 to 10 minutes duration and it is requested to have one entry per participant in order to accommodate all our enthusiastic participants.

Sri Yogish N Kudva has once again been kind enough to offer tabla accompaniment. Kindly indicate in your email, if you require his help.

This year also our young participants will be judged by a panel of judges well-versed in music and art. Three prizes will be awarded to the participants in the two age group divisions.

Vocalists, instrumentalists and group performers are all encouraged to participate. Kindly send in your entries as early as possible. For any further information please contact Vijay Gunja or Lakshmi @ 604-944-6744.

With Best Wishes Prameyaji Shree Mahalakshmi Temple.


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When is Jeetendra’s birthday? August 1, 1949December 18, 1987April 7, 1942March 15, 1975Question 3Which of the following title did Jeetendra have? Mr. Chevy CelebrityJeetendraMalt Liquor Tastes Better When You’ve Got ProblemsCleveland Browns first round draft pick Question 4Jeetendra never won an award, except for Lifetime Achievement Awards because of the tough competition in ________ during his era. Asian cinema Bollywood Bengali cinemaSouth Asian cinemaQuestion 5In the 1980s, Jeetendra was

frequently paired up with Sridevi or ________ for remakes of South Indian potboilers courtesy of Rama Rao Tatineni, K. MalayalamAndhra PradeshKasinadhuni ViswanathJaya PradaQuestion 6_______________(2007) . . . .Special Appearance FarzOm Shanti OmKuch Toh HaiShootout at Lokhandwala Question 7In his authorized biography, ________ claimed that they almost got married, but she backed out.Jaya Prada RekhaHema MaliniJaya BachchanQuestion 8While supplying jewellery

to ________, he was cast as Sandhya’s double in the 1959 movie “Navrang.” V. Shantaram Prabhat Film CompanyDev AnandNazir Hussain Question 9Jeetendra (born 7 April 1942) is a popular Indian ________. ActingDramaActorTheatreQuestion 10He then married his childhood sweetheart Shobha Kapoor, and has a son who is also an actor, Tusshar Kapoor and a daughter, Ekta Kapoor, who runs ________. STAR OneSony Entertainment Television (India)Kahaani Ghar Ghar KiiBalaji Telefilms

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Do not think wrong! No, they are not defaming their fathers in any way! Anil Ambani’s son Anshul, and Suniel Shetty son Ahan have pretty much done what their fathers could not, and in all probability could not! What?..The two teenagers have formed a musical band of their own and are ready to go for the kill. The two musical champs, whose names incidentally starts with the alphabet ‘A’ have an un-named group with two other boys, whose names also start with ‘A’! While Anshul drums, Ahan sings and plays the guitar. The duo and their pals practice at (where else but

the) Ambani residence! And they are already raring to go. They have already put up a small gathering performance for their parents and close buddies. And sooner than later they are planning to hold a public performance. Now we know they will have no problem in getting something nice in shape given the backing they have from their parents! Do not think that the boys are just out for fun, as they have already been competing at school level competitions! Guess we’ll soon hear one of them (meaning Ahan) play to some Bollywood tunes!

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Black Swan (PG) * * * *Fixation!

By ROBERT WALDMANWork issues play a central role in Black Swan, a devastating and provocative new thriller from consummate director Darren Aronofsky setting off sparks at the Fifth Avenue Cinemas, Empire Studio 12, Colossus and Famous Players Silver City cathedrals around B.C. Courtesy of Fox Searchlight Pictures a stellar cast highlights this tense tale that grabs you and never lets up for its full 107 minute course.Fresh off his triumphant stewardship of last year’s much heralded The Wrestler Aronofsky one ups himself this year. Ballet is a beautiful experience for dancers and spectators alike. One New York woman takes that work ethic a bit too much to heart as Black Swan so vividly demonstrates.

Born into a dancing family, quintessential learner Nina Sayers has ballet ingrained on her psyche. My oh my has Natalie Portman grown from her appearances in the recent Star Wars sagas to take on

up adult dramas. Under Aronofksy’s sublet tutorship Ms. Portman may have reached her pinnacle here. Watch and learn as this dancer gives her all to be the consummate professional. Always at her side is a doting mother who herself once upon a time dreamt the big time in this very competitive world served up well by veteran actress Barbara Hershey (Hannah

and Her Sisters).Not all is well, however in paradise. While trying out to get the role of a lifetime Nina comes into contact with new girl on the block Lily. Known as the black swan Lily is portrayed by the sexy Mila Kunis (Date Night). To put it mildly let’s just say these two don’t really like each other and leave it at that.Trying to keep these two women apart is troupe director known as The Gentleman. Man of all seasons French acting ace Vincent Cassel (Mesrine) shows poise and sharpness as the determined director

comes both Nina and Lily. Knives come out early as these two young women vie for the top job in the production. Think Nancy Kerigan and Tonya Harding from the skating world and you can imagine the struggle, torment and nastiness that’s about to unfold.

Right from the start you’ll be engulfed by the look of Black Swan. Superb choreography unfolds as you’re swept

have been done in the past in different genres and here the whole experience is

the way each of the two women interact with one another and change over time. And that music, so essential to this story, will haunt you long after you leave the theatre. Tchaikovsky fans will admire

much of the movie. Feast your eyes on the scrumptious costumes and set designs, get caught up in the frenzied competition where madness seems the order of the day and top it all off with a magical score that perfectly complements all the danger circling one determined young dancer who’s halo may be a touch fragile and fading.Made for an adult audience, Black Swan is a sizzling thriller full of sophisticated performances with egos to match the power of this story. Hot sensuality ramps up the intensity of this one of a kind experience that will make many think long and hard about signing up for any dance school. Here the stakes are way

When Salman Khan is in the mood to have fun, expect a blast. The dashing star welcomed his ex girlfriend Katrina Kaif on the show Bigg Boss 4, and together the duo

brought the house down.Surprisingly, there was no awkwardness between Salman and Katrina. Dressed in a jazzy red sari, Katrina appeared on the show to

Maar Khan.Salman, who’s the show’s host, teased Katrina, made her laugh, made her dance and the lady seemed to enjoy every moment of it. At one instant he posed her a tricky question that got Katrina thinking.He asked her who is her favorite co-stars? He gave her two options: Akshay Kumar and Salman Khan.Katrina was at a loss for a moment. Then she gave the answer.

For quite some time Rani Mukherjee’s career is in doldrums. Her last three

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NO ONE KILLED JESSICA and all

It is being touted that NO ONE KILLED JESSICA will help resurrecting Rani’s fading career. However, Rani gets agitated with such reports, “When everybody says

bad but at the same time I feel happy that now I can bounce back.”CHECK OUT: NO ONE KILLED JESSICA Movie PreviewShe says that no one can make or break her position in the industry. “My career is already made so I don’t think anyone can break or make my career. It’s my fans who decide to make me the star that I am. It’s because of them I am here. I don’t think any one person from the media can be responsible to make or break me. The only thing that can break me ever is when the love of my audiences will not be with me anymore or the fact that audiences don’t want to see me anymore,” says the optimistic actress. Well Rani, we are hopeful that NO ONE KILLED JESSICA will shut all

releases on January 7, 2011.

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ANSWERS TO THE BOLLYWOOD QUIZ ON JEETENDRA1. Amritsar, Punjab2. April 7, 19423. Jeetendra4. Bollywood5. Jaya Prada

6. Om Shanti Om7. Hema Malini8. V. Shantaram9. Actor


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if it means locking yourself in the loo, and doing the following exercise.

on the bottom of your rib cage. Breathe in deeply for three seconds, moving your hands up and down your body. Take ten to 12 deep breaths, feeling the air coursing through your body. It gets lots of oxygen to the brain to make you mentally alert and gives you time to reassess your priorities away from all the noise.If stressed-out guests are a problem, try to create areas of calm around the house. Put magazines in visitors’ rooms and leave out DVDs or maps for walks they might enjoy.

For tensions over gifts, confronting the issue - tactfully - may be your best bet. Mike says: “If someone gives you a present you don’t like, thank them for their kindness but tell them it’s something you can’t use or don’t wear and apologise for giving them the wrong impression of yourself. Take responsibility for their choice but thank them for the thought.” Over-excited kids can also send stress levels soaring. Fresh air is the best thing, so send them off to a local park or even just the shops for some milk. Time outside will help them burn off all those sugary treats, stabilising their blood levels for reduced mood swings.Another tip for happy kids is to stagger present-opening throughout the day. It makes them savour each one, which helps calm them down, as well as giving you a bargaining tool if tempers fray.If a controlling mother-in-law is getting you down, use a psychological technique called

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Take care with toys

MORE than 35,000 kids under 15 end up in the hospital after an accident involving a toy each year.Always get age-appropriate toys from a reputable manufacturer. Throw away plastic wrapping and at the

reach. Breaks often expose sharp edges.” FOLLOW these guidelines when putting lights on your tree. NEVER use electric lights on a fake metallic tree. If faulty, the tree can become charged, causing a shock. NEVER leave lights on overnight. ALWAYS check labels to be sure they can be used outdoors. Moisture and cold can cause indoor ones to short-circuit. NEVER use nails or tacks to string lights - use laminated hooks or insulated staples. First aid tips you need to know

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ginger powder, black pepper and cinnamon (1 teaspoon each). Add sugar equal to the total amount of mixture and

Dosage: Take half a teaspoon twice daily, with honey or warm water after meals.* In cases of sore throat, a clove or two cardamoms or a few raisins can be chewed.Gargling with warm salty water

Dos and don’tsThe food and activities that are to be avoided are as follows:* Cold foods and drinks* Ice cream, sweets* Fried foods* Milk products (cheese, creams, yogurt)* Sweet fruit juices* Breads* Meats* Nuts* Pastries* Sleeping during the day* Taking a cold shower* Exposure to cold wind, fans, air conditionersFollowing are the substances and activities that should be taken in cough:* Boiled or steamed vegetables* Vegetable soup* Spice teas* Herbal teas* Hot milk with a piece of crushed ginger* Half a teaspoon of turmeric powder mixed in milk provides relief.

In this section, you will learn about the steps you may wish to take to make sure you’re eating a heart-healthy diet. Whether you’re cooking at home or eating out, you’ll be able to make heart-healthy choices that will help you lower your risk of heart disease and stroke. One topic is:SaltThere’s a place for salt in a healthy eating plan, but most of us consume two or even three times the recommended amount, often without even realizing it. We need small amounts of salt for healthy functioning,

in the body.The Heart and Stroke Foundation suggests that Canadians use no more than 1 tsp (5 mL) of salt a day (2,300 mg), whether it comes from the salt you shake on your food or the salt in processed and packaged foods.The blood pressure connectionAbout one-third of people are sensitive to the sodium component of salt. This means that excess dietary salt can increase the amount of blood in the arteries, raising blood pressure and increasing the risk of heart disease and stroke.If you can lower your intake little by little each day, you can reduce blood pressure. Because our diets are generally so high in

salt, everybody – even those with normal

salt intake.Foods with high salt contentAbout 80% of the salt we consume comes from processed foods, including fast foods, prepared meals, processed meats such as hot dogs and lunchmeats, canned soups, bottled dressings, packaged sauces, condiments such as ketchup and pickles, and salty snacks like potato chips.Steps you can take to lower salt intakeCheck the Nutrition Facts table on food products for sodium or salt. If the daily value of sodium listed in the table is 10% or less, the product is considered low in salt.To help reduce added, unnecessary salt:* Cut down on prepared and processed foods.* Eat more fresh vegetables and fruit.* Reduce the amount of salt you add while cooking, baking or at the table. * Experiment with other seasonings, such as garlic, lemon juice and fresh or dried herbs.* Avoid using commercially softened water for drinking or cooking.* Look for the Health Check™ symbol on foods. Health Check is the Heart and Stroke Foundation’s food information program, based on Canada’s Food Guide.

NUTRITION QUIZ

These 15 questions will give you an idea of how healthy your eating habits are. Choose the one

you best.1. Do you eat pretty much the same foods each week?yesmostly the same, some differentno, I eat a lot of different foods2. How often do you eat legumes, such as lima beans, split peas, lentils, beans or chick peas?neverless than once a weekonce a weekat least twice a week3. How many servings of fruits and vegetables do you eat each day? (One serving=a medium-size fruit or vegetable, or 1/2 cup (125 ml) juice, or 1/2 cup (125 ml) fruit or vegetable.)1 to 23 to 45 or more4. How many servings of grain products do you eat each day?(One serving=1 slice of bread or small roll, or 1/2 bagel or big bun, or 4 to 6 crackers, or 1/2 cup (125 ml) cooked rice or pasta, or 3/4 cup (175 ml) cooked cereal, or 1 oz. (30 g) ready-to-eat cereal or 1/2 cup (125 ml) legumes.)1 to 23 to 56 or more5. How often do you eat whole grain foods rather than white

(Examples: whole wheat bread or pasta, brown rice, whole grain cereal like shredded wheat or oatmeal.)neveroccasionallymost of the time6. Do you always put butter or margarine on your bread and toast?yesyes, but I use the “light” kind or spread lightlynever usesometimes, not always

mixed with mayonnaisedon’t use when jam or mustard can be used instead7. What type of milk do you

drink?skim or 1%2%whole or homo milkI don’t drink milk but I eat other milk products

poultry at most meals?yes, a meal isn’t a meal without

not every meal, but certainly at most mealsno, I enjoy meatless meals oftenno, I am vegetarian9. How often do you eat fast food meals?once a weekmore than once a weekonce every two weeksonce a monthrarely or never10. How often do you eat a rich dessert, such as pie, cake, ice cream or cookies?every day2 to 3 times a weekabout once a weekrarely, on special occasions11. What kind of breakfast do you usually eat?bacon, eggs, toastno breakfast, or just coffeecereal, hot or cold

with jam or syrup and little or no butter or margarine

cheese or peanut butter12. What are you most likely to snack on?fruit, low-fat cheese, crackers,

snack foods, like chips, cheesies, taco chipssnack foods, like popcorn or pretzelscookies, cake, ice cream treatsI don’t snack13. How much caffeinated coffee and tea do you drink?noneless than 4 cups a daymore than 4 cups a day14. Do you salt your food?alwaysusuallyoccasionallynever15. How many alcoholic drinks do you usually have in a day?1 to 2 drinksmore than two drinksI don’t drink every day

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With joyous holiday cheer;;I wish you a Merry Christmas,And a very Happy New Year!

Christmas New Year Wish


HOW TO DECORATE A CHRISTMAS TREE

O Come All Ye Faithful Rudolf The Red-Nosed Reindeer

... CONTINUED FROM LAST WEEK

Before Stringing Your Lights

some things you should consider. Before removing purchased lights from the box, plug them in to make sure they work. Test each set of lights before placing them on the tree. Keep the lights plugged in as you string to help you spot any holes. Divide the tree into three vertical sections and string each section separately. Wrap an extension cord with spaced outlets around the base of the tree and attach it with twist ties.Methods

However, you may want to consider one of these three methods: -Start at the base and work upwards.-Wrap the lights around every major limb from the trunk to the tip and then back.-Continue until the entire tree is covered. -Weave strings of lights near the base of the branches and then move to the outer edges of the branches. -Wind a short set of lights around the trunk of the tree. Then, attach a longer set

of lights at the top and spiral it around the tree. The lights should rest on the tips of the branches. Safety Tips

ensure you don’t have any problems: -Replace any lights that have broken or cracked sockets, frayed or bare wires, or loose connections. -Use only indoor lights on your tree. -Do not use electric lights on a metal tree. -No more than three light sets should be plugged into an extension cord.-Turn off lights and other decorations before you go to bed and before leaving the house. -You can string together three 100-light strands or six 50-light strands.Step 4: Add the Topper

your Christmas tree. While most people imagine stars and angels, you are not limited to these two choices. In fact, if you keep in mind that more is better, there really is no wrong choice for a topper.

topper is one of the last things that you

O Come All Ye FaithfulJoyful and triumphant,

O come ye, O come ye to Bethlehem.Come and behold Him,Born the King of Angels;;O come, let us adore Him,O come, let us adore Him,O come, let us adore Him,

Christ the Lord.O Sing, choirs of angels,Sing in exultation,

Sing all that hear in heaven God’sholy word.

Give to our Father glory in the Highest;;

O come, let us adore Him,O come, let us adore Him,O come, let us adore Him,

Christ the Lord.All Hail! Lord, we greet Thee,Born this happy morning,

O Jesus! for evermore be Thy name adored.

appearing;;O come, let us adore Him,O come, let us adore Him,O come, let us adore Him,

Christ the Lord.

You know Dasher and Dancer and Prancer and Vixen,

Comet and Cupid and Donner and Blitzen.

But do you recallThe most famous reindeer of all?Rudolph, the red-nosed reindeer

Had a very shiny nose.And if you ever saw him,

You would even say it glows.All of the other reindeer

Used to laugh and call him names.

They never let poor RudolphPlay in any reindeer games.Then one foggy Christmas eve

Santa came to say:“Rudolph with your nose so bright,

Won’t you guide my sleigh tonight?”

Then all the reindeer loved himAs they shouted out with glee:“Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer,You’ll go down in history!”

a better feel for the overall picture and balance of the tree. After all, the topper tends to be the focus of the tree and one of

over decorations to set it on your tree.

then you may want to trim a few inches off the top. You can straighten a tilting topper using wire on a stick or rod to give it a vertical perch. Step 5: Add Garland

but before the ornaments. Although garland is not required, it can be a nice touch to your tree. Some things that can be used as garland include thin strings of beads, thick paper,

wired or mesh ribbon.There are no wrong or right ways to hang garland, so long as it doesn’t hang too tightly. You will need about two strands of garland for every foot of tree. It is best to start at the top of your tree and work you way down. Use more garland on the bottom portions of your tree. Combine fancy and plain garland to avoid making your tree look too busy. Step 6: Add Ornaments and Other Decorations

tree’s decoration and will vary from tree to tree. The best advice you can follow is to do what you want. After all, it is your

What to Use Oversized ornaments cost more, but you need less, and can be more visually striking than normal sized ornaments.Crystals will create a sparkle especially when placed next to the lights. For brighter lights, add ornaments with

Pinecones, leaf sprays, berry branches and

other natural elements are inexpensive ways to add a natural quality to your tree.Use specialty shapes to create variety on your tree.Other items you can use on your tree include berries, fruit, leaves dipped in copper gold or silver, ivy, fern leaves, magnolia leaves, clip-on birds, icicles and

How to Hang

ornaments. One suggests leaving your favorite or better ornaments for last while the other suggests starting with them. Ensure these ornaments are placed in the most visible spots. Make sure you hang them at eye level. This will keep them where they are visible and out of reach of pets and children. No matter which method you decide to do use, you may want to take some of these other tips when you are decorating your tree: -Start with your largest ornaments and use

them.-Place some ornaments toward the inside of your tree to create depth.

place of ornament hangers because they are less likely to slip off the tree. -Bend the tips of branches up to help keep the ornaments on the tree.

balls to coordinate and enhance your decorating scheme. -Repeat one type (color or shape) of ornament to create unity on your tree.

a lightweight wrapped gift, family photo or large accessory. Step 7: Add a Christmas Tree Skirt

or tree stand. Your skirt should be large enough to cover the tree stand but not be so long that people trip over it

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The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is warning the public not to eat a brand of vacuum-packed corn from China that may contain botulism-causing toxins. The affected product is Sweet Glutinous Corn, a single corn cob packed in a plastic bag and sold under the Yu Yuan brand across British Columbia.

It weighs approximately 300 grams, has a manufacture date of March 19, 2010 and is marked by UPC 6 9224744 188425. The CFIA says the product could contain Clostridium botulinum. Food contaminated with the bacteria may not look or smell spoiled, but consumption can cause nausea, vomiting, fatigue, dizziness, headache, double vision, dry through, respiratory failure and paralysis and even death in severe cases. The product’s importer, Vancouver-based Yie Ming Ltd., is voluntarily recalling the product from the marketplace. The CFIA will monitor the effectiveness of the recall. For more information call the CFIA at 1-800-442-2342.

Look for the Telus decal on the side

Spending is still relatively weakAvoid matches, scissors and handcuffs

ICBC’s 2010 United Way campaign its’ most generous ever

It’s just another way for holiday shoppers or party goers to get a safe ride home. Free cab rides are being handed out in Richmond, but you have to find them first.There are 10 Richmond cabs cruising around from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. right up until Christmas Day.Shawn Hall with Telus, the company behind the free lifts, says the ride is good anywhere within 50 kilometres. “Whatever you need

the cab ride for, whether you’ve been out shopping and you have all sorts of bags and need a quick ride home, or whether you’ve been out and have had a few drinks and think maybe it’s a good idea to grab a ride home with those new drinking and driving laws.”Hall adds the response has been good and Telus may expand the project in 2011. The free cabs have a Telus decal on the side.

Our retail spending has risen for the third month in a row, but BC’s stores are doing only slightly better than they were a year ago when we were in a recession. Statistics Canada says retail sales in this province were 2.1 per cent higher in October on a year-over-year basis, totaling $4.8 billion. Compared to the previous month, BC posted a 1.2 per cent gain, the best

performance in the country which was also well above the national average. However, analysts see the year-to-year comparison as more important.Nationwide, retail sales were 3.3 per cent higher than the previous October and just under one point above in September. But the month’s gain was mainly due to higher prices for gasoline, which climbed for the fourth month in a row.

the Christmas holidays, YVR is reminding you what not to pack for the trip. Mathieu Larocque with the Canadian Air Transport Security Authority, the agency which screens passengers, points to piles of

scissors, handcuffs and free weights.He says those items slow the lines down. “You see something unusual in the X-ray, you have to open up the bag, you have to offer the passenger an option: whether they

want to abandon it at the checkpoint, bring it back to [their] car or leave it with an acquaintance or family or friends.”Larocque adds it’s best to keep gifts unwrapped and beware of traveling with those holiday jams and cheese spreads since they fall under the category of liquids, gels and aerosols.The airport says 45,000 people go through the airport on a normal day. During the Christmas season that jumps to over 60,000.

raised an outstanding $1,011,503 for United Way and other registered charities, making the 2010 campaign its’ most generous ever.“Every day our employees demonstrate caring for our customers and this campaign shows how deeply they care for their communities,” said Jon Schubert, ICBC’s president and CEO. “It’s truly remarkable to see their level of enthusiasm and generosity.”The annual campaign for United Way is

effort. This year, employees donated more

than $800,000 and ICBC gifted $200,000 through the corporation’s new matching funds program for United Way to support initiatives for school-aged children (ages 6 to 12) and seniors.This year’s new matching funds program has allowed ICBC employees to invest in programs important to them as parents and children of aging parents, and given the corporation an opportunity to support future and past customers in communities across the province. Thanks to the program, more than $500,000 will be invested to help improve the quality of life for both kids and

seniors in the coming year.“On behalf of the United Way and our communities, we thank everyone at ICBC for reaching this phenomenal record and for consistently being one of our top workplace campaigns,” said Michael McKnight, president and CEO of United Way of the Lower Mainland. “ICBC and its employees are true leaders and continue to do so much to help those in need.”United Way addresses root causes of key social issues, provides sustainable solutions, and generates community impact in the longer term.

ICBC is a long-time supporter of United Way and its vision to create a healthy, caring and inclusive community for all. Their annual campaign has raised more than $4.5 million since 2005 alone.ICBC’s campaign is jointly held with its Union, COPE 378. “Our members are very proud to take part in this campaign each

Employees Union, local 378 president Andy Ross. “The result of this year’s campaign is a wonderful achievement – it allows our members to give back to the communities where they live and work.”

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