(From Record)
The term “antioxidants” is used to promote all sorts of products from processed foods and supplements through to face creams. But there’s no need to look to expensive foods and potions to get your antioxidant fix—they’re found naturally, packed into plant foods that are already in your fridge and pantry.
What are antioxidants?
Antioxidants are substances found mostly in plants that stop the process of oxidation. Oxidation leads to the creation of free radicals,
which damage cells, including DNA. While the process of oxidation is natural and
a certain amount of free radicals is needed for our bodies to work properly, excess free radicals and the damage they cause have been linked to a range of diseases and certain cancers. Oxidation can also be accelerated by stress, smoking, alcohol and pollution. So antioxidants are compounds that help round up free radicals and stop them from causing damage. Many of the compounds found in foods are considered to be antioxidants, including some vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients.
How do you measure antioxidants?
In 2007, the United States Department of Agriculture published the antioxidant
activity of selected foods using a method called Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity
(ORAC). Basically, the ORAC value for a food is its potential to round up and neutralise free radicals. The higher a food’s ORAC value, the higher its antioxidant activity. Spicing up the antioxidants in your diet. Interestingly, spices get one of the top scores in the ORAC database. While they are only used in small amounts in meals compared to other foods, their antioxidant activity is so high that even small amounts can provide a significant antioxidant boost to your diet. To give you an idea of their antioxidant capacity, the total ORAC value for one gram of cinnamon is more than seven times higher than the value for a small fresh tomato. Spices herefore are a great way of topping up the antioxidant content of a meal and
have the added benefit of reducing the need for salt to flavour recipes.
Antioxidant research
New research on antioxidants is constantly emerging. There are thousands of antioxidants found in plant foods that can contribute health benefits—and we are still learning about them. What we do know is that the greatest health benefits are likely to come from eating a wide variety of plant foods, as each food contains a different set of antioxidants that work together in unique
ways. For example, while pomegranate may be high in one type of antioxidant, broccoli
may be high in another. Researchers are also looking at how combinations
of two or more antioxidants in a food work together to create more powerful
benefits than if they were taken out of the food and consumed individually.
To get all the benefits of antioxidants, it’s essential to eat a wide variety of nature’s whole plant foods every day. And next time you want to add some extra flavour to your favourite recipe, head to the spice cupboard to give your meal an antioxidant boost!
Monday, August 24, 2009
The term “antioxidants” is used to promote all sorts of products from processed foods and supplements through to face creams. But there’s no need to look to expensive foods and potions to get your antioxidant fix—they’re found naturally, packed into plant foods that are already in your fridge and pantry.
What are antioxidants?
Antioxidants are substances found mostly in plants that stop the process of oxidation. Oxidation leads to the creation of free radicals,
which damage cells, including DNA. While the process of oxidation is natural and
a certain amount of free radicals is needed for our bodies to work properly, excess free radicals and the damage they cause have been linked to a range of diseases and certain cancers. Oxidation can also be accelerated by stress, smoking, alcohol and pollution. So antioxidants are compounds that help round up free radicals and stop them from causing damage. Many of the compounds found in foods are considered to be antioxidants, including some vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients.
How do you measure antioxidants?
In 2007, the United States Department of Agriculture published the antioxidant
activity of selected foods using a method called Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity
(ORAC). Basically, the ORAC value for a food is its potential to round up and neutralise free radicals. The higher a food’s ORAC value, the higher its antioxidant activity. Spicing up the antioxidants in your diet. Interestingly, spices get one of the top scores in the ORAC database. While they are only used in small amounts in meals compared to other foods, their antioxidant activity is so high that even small amounts can provide a significant antioxidant boost to your diet. To give you an idea of their antioxidant capacity, the total ORAC value for one gram of cinnamon is more than seven times higher than the value for a small fresh tomato. Spices herefore are a great way of topping up the antioxidant content of a meal and
have the added benefit of reducing the need for salt to flavour recipes.
Antioxidant research
New research on antioxidants is constantly emerging. There are thousands of antioxidants found in plant foods that can contribute health benefits—and we are still learning about them. What we do know is that the greatest health benefits are likely to come from eating a wide variety of plant foods, as each food contains a different set of antioxidants that work together in unique
ways. For example, while pomegranate may be high in one type of antioxidant, broccoli
may be high in another. Researchers are also looking at how combinations
of two or more antioxidants in a food work together to create more powerful
benefits than if they were taken out of the
food and consumed individually.
To get all the benefits of antioxidants, it’s
essential to eat a wide variety of nature’s
whole plant foods every day. And next time
you want to add some extra flavour to your
favourite recipe, head to the spice cupboard
to give your meal an antioxidant boost! R
What are antioxidants?
Antioxidants are substances found mostly in plants that stop the process of oxidation. Oxidation leads to the creation of free radicals,
which damage cells, including DNA. While the process of oxidation is natural and
a certain amount of free radicals is needed for our bodies to work properly, excess free radicals and the damage they cause have been linked to a range of diseases and certain cancers. Oxidation can also be accelerated by stress, smoking, alcohol and pollution. So antioxidants are compounds that help round up free radicals and stop them from causing damage. Many of the compounds found in foods are considered to be antioxidants, including some vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients.
How do you measure antioxidants?
In 2007, the United States Department of Agriculture published the antioxidant
activity of selected foods using a method called Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity
(ORAC). Basically, the ORAC value for a food is its potential to round up and neutralise free radicals. The higher a food’s ORAC value, the higher its antioxidant activity. Spicing up the antioxidants in your diet. Interestingly, spices get one of the top scores in the ORAC database. While they are only used in small amounts in meals compared to other foods, their antioxidant activity is so high that even small amounts can provide a significant antioxidant boost to your diet. To give you an idea of their antioxidant capacity, the total ORAC value for one gram of cinnamon is more than seven times higher than the value for a small fresh tomato. Spices herefore are a great way of topping up the antioxidant content of a meal and
have the added benefit of reducing the need for salt to flavour recipes.
Antioxidant research
New research on antioxidants is constantly emerging. There are thousands of antioxidants found in plant foods that can contribute health benefits—and we are still learning about them. What we do know is that the greatest health benefits are likely to come from eating a wide variety of plant foods, as each food contains a different set of antioxidants that work together in unique
ways. For example, while pomegranate may be high in one type of antioxidant, broccoli
may be high in another. Researchers are also looking at how combinations
of two or more antioxidants in a food work together to create more powerful
benefits than if they were taken out of the
food and consumed individually.
To get all the benefits of antioxidants, it’s
essential to eat a wide variety of nature’s
whole plant foods every day. And next time
you want to add some extra flavour to your
favourite recipe, head to the spice cupboard
to give your meal an antioxidant boost! R
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
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Thursday, August 13, 2009
Mateship in times of disaster
Our hearts go out for those on the Kokoda plane crash and their loved ones. We would like to thank and appreciate the work of the PNG locals who were first to track their by foot, first to identify the crash site, first to built a clearance for a helipad and camp there day and night. Despite the rough terrain and bad weather, they are doing it for love and mateship. Money can not pay for the things they are doing. The Australian army has also put up all available resources to help with the disaster. The PNG police and army are also doing a great job. Despite limited resources, they are doing a great job. That is mateship. There was true mateship during the Kokoda battle in WW2, the tidal wave disaster in Aitape (The Australian army was first to be there) and we see it again during this tragic accident. Our spirit and mateship will never die away.
PNG pilots are some of the best in the world
Flying in PNG is one of the toughest in the world. The terrain is roughh, yet so untouched and beautiful. PNG pilots are highly trained. All do their simulations in Australia. FFlying experience is mainly in PNG.
Becomming a pilot in PNG is tough, and only the best brains get there. Thus PNG pilots fly with Emirates, and all over the world.
Our heart goes out to the family of the female PNG pilot involved and her crew and all passengers in the Kokoda crash.
Becomming a pilot in PNG is tough, and only the best brains get there. Thus PNG pilots fly with Emirates, and all over the world.
Our heart goes out to the family of the female PNG pilot involved and her crew and all passengers in the Kokoda crash.
Kokoda crash - first bodies recovered.
As reported on ABC
Local police have recovered three bodies from the wreck of the plane which crashed in mountainous terrrain near the Kokoda Track on Tuesday, the ABC has been told.
But bad weather combined with the rugged terrain is hampering efforts to recover more bodies from the wreckage of the Twin Otter, which went down with the loss of all 13 people on board.
Helicopters have been unable to set down at the makeshift landing area constructed just 15 metres from the wreckage and the bodies which have been pulled from the plane have not been removed from the crash site.
Nine Australians were among those killed when the Airlines PNG plane crashed in mountainous terrain in the Owen Stanley range en route to the start of the Kokoda Track.
Meanwhile the Australian company that owns Airlines PNG has denied one of the plane's pilots was inexperienced.
Press reports today say one of the pilots, Jenny Moala, had less than six months' experience flying twin-engined planes.
But Skytrans chief executive Simon Wild says that is not the case.
"Both pilots have been working with us since 2005 and have over 2,500 hours on the aircraft type," he said.
"Jenny is certainly well experienced for that operation, having flown it multiple times.
"We have a very vigorous check and training system by command pilots who have spent decades flying in those regions and on those types [of planes] - certainly some of the most experienced pilots in the world on those types of aircraft on that terrain."
Mr Wild paid his condolences to the families of those who died, but says the company has strict aviation standards and will work with authorities to investigate the tragedy.
"Not one of our planes will fly if it does not meet the required standards," he said.
"We are open and audited at least six times a year by the regulatory authorities, and probably another half a dozen times a year by the major multinationals, to ensure that not only do we comply to them, but that we exceed the required standards.
"We are certainly very much open to the assistance of the Australian Transport Safety Bureau in investigating this incident.
"Certainly looking at accidents such as this we can improve the safety of aviation in PNG, certainly in this rugged terrain when very bad weather hampers the operation."
He says the airline will do "everything we can to assist the families and those involved."
Local police have recovered three bodies from the wreck of the plane which crashed in mountainous terrrain near the Kokoda Track on Tuesday, the ABC has been told.
But bad weather combined with the rugged terrain is hampering efforts to recover more bodies from the wreckage of the Twin Otter, which went down with the loss of all 13 people on board.
Helicopters have been unable to set down at the makeshift landing area constructed just 15 metres from the wreckage and the bodies which have been pulled from the plane have not been removed from the crash site.
Nine Australians were among those killed when the Airlines PNG plane crashed in mountainous terrain in the Owen Stanley range en route to the start of the Kokoda Track.
Meanwhile the Australian company that owns Airlines PNG has denied one of the plane's pilots was inexperienced.
Press reports today say one of the pilots, Jenny Moala, had less than six months' experience flying twin-engined planes.
But Skytrans chief executive Simon Wild says that is not the case.
"Both pilots have been working with us since 2005 and have over 2,500 hours on the aircraft type," he said.
"Jenny is certainly well experienced for that operation, having flown it multiple times.
"We have a very vigorous check and training system by command pilots who have spent decades flying in those regions and on those types [of planes] - certainly some of the most experienced pilots in the world on those types of aircraft on that terrain."
Mr Wild paid his condolences to the families of those who died, but says the company has strict aviation standards and will work with authorities to investigate the tragedy.
"Not one of our planes will fly if it does not meet the required standards," he said.
"We are open and audited at least six times a year by the regulatory authorities, and probably another half a dozen times a year by the major multinationals, to ensure that not only do we comply to them, but that we exceed the required standards.
"We are certainly very much open to the assistance of the Australian Transport Safety Bureau in investigating this incident.
"Certainly looking at accidents such as this we can improve the safety of aviation in PNG, certainly in this rugged terrain when very bad weather hampers the operation."
He says the airline will do "everything we can to assist the families and those involved."
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
Kokoda plane crash - No survivors
It is confirmed there are no survivors. The cause s being investigated but is believed to be bad weather and rough mountanous terrain. The pilot was a PNG woman, and her co pilot was also from PNG. There were 9 Australians and a Japanese on board.
The bodies are now in the process of being retrieved. Our deepest symphaties to their loved ones.
May their souls rest in peace.
The bodies are now in the process of being retrieved. Our deepest symphaties to their loved ones.
May their souls rest in peace.
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
APNG crash site found - no movements at site
Police are trekking through rough terrain to reach the wreckage of a light plane which crashed with 13 people on board near the Kokoda Track yesterday.
A rescue helicopter found the wreckage of the Airlines PNG Twin Otter in rough terrain in the shadow of the Owen Stanley Ranges earlier this morning.
But the head of Papua New Guinea's Civil Aviation Authority, Joseph Kintau, says there has been no sign of activity at the crash site and he fears the worst for the people who were on board.
"At this point in time there's no activity at the crash site, no movements," he said.
"We will be fearing for the worst at this point in time. We'll have to get the report from the team that's been dispatched."
Mr Kintau says rescuers will try to reach the wreckage as soon as possible.
Nine Australians were on board the plane when it crashed in stormy weather yesterday. They were eight tourists from Victoria and Queensland and a tour guide working for Melbourne-based tour operator No Roads Expeditions. All were on their way to walk the Kokoda Track.
This morning Foreign Minister Stephen Smith confirmed that wreckage has been located north of the village of Isurava at an altitude of about 5,500 feet (1,700 metres).
"Consular officers have contacted all of the families of the nine Australians on the flight and in the last hour have advised them that a crash site has been located," he said.
He said PNG police officers had been dropped off near the site and were attempting to reach it on foot.
An Australian Defence Force Sea King helicopter with more PNG police and an Australian doctor is due to depart from Port Moresby soon and will attempt to land near the the crash site.
Meanwhile, a large crowd has gathered outside an aero-ambulance at the Port Moresby airport amid rumours that the bodies of those on board the flight might be flown in.
Among the crowd are several employees of No Road Expeditions - the company the Australians were due to walk the Kokoda Track with.
One of the missing Australians has been named as Bendigo man Peter Holliday.
His mother Liz Holliday told ABC Radio her son planned to walk the Kokoda Track with his cousin, in honour of their grandfather who served in World War II.
"I guess it's the same for everyone, anyone who's got anyone missing, it's just totally devastating. So your heart goes out to everyone, all the families of everyone who's got someone missing," she said before the plane was found.
Authorities believe at least three of the people missing on the flight are from Gippsland.
Moe resident Euan Comrie, Hazlewood North farmer Max Cranwell, and his daughter Leanne were flying from Port Moresby to the start of the Kokoda Trail.
Mr Comrie is the chairman of the Mo-Artz theatre, and is described as a talented actor and theatre director.
Mr Cranwell is a dairy farmer and life member of the Hazelwood North CFA brigade.
The plane was also carrying two people from Queensland's Sunshine Coast. They were named as Keith Gracie and June Canavan, a sports medicine doctor from Queensland's Sunshine Coast who was setting out to walk the Kokoda Track to raise money for a school in Tanzania.
The other people on board included three from Papua New Guinea and a Japanese national.
From ABC
A rescue helicopter found the wreckage of the Airlines PNG Twin Otter in rough terrain in the shadow of the Owen Stanley Ranges earlier this morning.
But the head of Papua New Guinea's Civil Aviation Authority, Joseph Kintau, says there has been no sign of activity at the crash site and he fears the worst for the people who were on board.
"At this point in time there's no activity at the crash site, no movements," he said.
"We will be fearing for the worst at this point in time. We'll have to get the report from the team that's been dispatched."
Mr Kintau says rescuers will try to reach the wreckage as soon as possible.
Nine Australians were on board the plane when it crashed in stormy weather yesterday. They were eight tourists from Victoria and Queensland and a tour guide working for Melbourne-based tour operator No Roads Expeditions. All were on their way to walk the Kokoda Track.
This morning Foreign Minister Stephen Smith confirmed that wreckage has been located north of the village of Isurava at an altitude of about 5,500 feet (1,700 metres).
"Consular officers have contacted all of the families of the nine Australians on the flight and in the last hour have advised them that a crash site has been located," he said.
He said PNG police officers had been dropped off near the site and were attempting to reach it on foot.
An Australian Defence Force Sea King helicopter with more PNG police and an Australian doctor is due to depart from Port Moresby soon and will attempt to land near the the crash site.
Meanwhile, a large crowd has gathered outside an aero-ambulance at the Port Moresby airport amid rumours that the bodies of those on board the flight might be flown in.
Among the crowd are several employees of No Road Expeditions - the company the Australians were due to walk the Kokoda Track with.
One of the missing Australians has been named as Bendigo man Peter Holliday.
His mother Liz Holliday told ABC Radio her son planned to walk the Kokoda Track with his cousin, in honour of their grandfather who served in World War II.
"I guess it's the same for everyone, anyone who's got anyone missing, it's just totally devastating. So your heart goes out to everyone, all the families of everyone who's got someone missing," she said before the plane was found.
Authorities believe at least three of the people missing on the flight are from Gippsland.
Moe resident Euan Comrie, Hazlewood North farmer Max Cranwell, and his daughter Leanne were flying from Port Moresby to the start of the Kokoda Trail.
Mr Comrie is the chairman of the Mo-Artz theatre, and is described as a talented actor and theatre director.
Mr Cranwell is a dairy farmer and life member of the Hazelwood North CFA brigade.
The plane was also carrying two people from Queensland's Sunshine Coast. They were named as Keith Gracie and June Canavan, a sports medicine doctor from Queensland's Sunshine Coast who was setting out to walk the Kokoda Track to raise money for a school in Tanzania.
The other people on board included three from Papua New Guinea and a Japanese national.
From ABC
APNG plane crash in Kokoda mountains with 13 on board
From ABC
Authorities in Papua New Guinea believe a plane carrying 13 people including nine Australians may have crashed not far from a village in dense and rugged terrain.
The Government is sending military and civilian personnel to help, but Foreign Minister Stephen Smith says there are grave fears for the safety of the passengers.
He says local authorities have narrowed their search for the plane based on information from villagers
Airlines PNG flight CG4684 took off from Port Moresby this morning for Kokoda, but never made it to its destination.
Mr Smith said there were two Queenslanders and seven Victorians on board. He said their families had been contacted by officials from the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.
"We hold grave concerns for their safety and well-being," he said.
"This of course is an agonising time for these families."
Eight of the Australians made up a tour group heading to walk the Kokoda Track, and the other was one of two tour guides on board, tour operator No Roads Expeditions said in a statement.
Defence Force assistance
Defence Minister John Faulkner has announced Australia is sending military and civilian help to Papua New Guinea.
"It is believed that the general vicinity of the crash site has been identified," he said.
"Local search and rescue has already begun, however the aircraft is believed to have been lost in extremely dense and rugged terrain and weather conditions are extremely poor.
"Kokoda holds a very special place in the heart of all Australians, and we will do everything we can to aid this search and rescue operation."
Prime Minister Kevin Rudd spoke to his Papua New Guinean counterpart, Sir Michael Somare, earlier today and offered the help.
The Government says HMAS Success, which has a Sea King helicopter on board, will be off Papua New Guinea by first light tomorrow.
A Caribou aircraft is already in Port Moresby and will also be available.
Senator Faulkner says a C-130 plane with an aero-medical capability and a fully equipped ground party will also be there by morning.
A maritime search and rescue plane and two Black Hawk helicopters are also being sent to Papua New Guinea.
- ABC/AAP
Authorities in Papua New Guinea believe a plane carrying 13 people including nine Australians may have crashed not far from a village in dense and rugged terrain.
The Government is sending military and civilian personnel to help, but Foreign Minister Stephen Smith says there are grave fears for the safety of the passengers.
He says local authorities have narrowed their search for the plane based on information from villagers
Airlines PNG flight CG4684 took off from Port Moresby this morning for Kokoda, but never made it to its destination.
Mr Smith said there were two Queenslanders and seven Victorians on board. He said their families had been contacted by officials from the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.
"We hold grave concerns for their safety and well-being," he said.
"This of course is an agonising time for these families."
Eight of the Australians made up a tour group heading to walk the Kokoda Track, and the other was one of two tour guides on board, tour operator No Roads Expeditions said in a statement.
Defence Force assistance
Defence Minister John Faulkner has announced Australia is sending military and civilian help to Papua New Guinea.
"It is believed that the general vicinity of the crash site has been identified," he said.
"Local search and rescue has already begun, however the aircraft is believed to have been lost in extremely dense and rugged terrain and weather conditions are extremely poor.
"Kokoda holds a very special place in the heart of all Australians, and we will do everything we can to aid this search and rescue operation."
Prime Minister Kevin Rudd spoke to his Papua New Guinean counterpart, Sir Michael Somare, earlier today and offered the help.
The Government says HMAS Success, which has a Sea King helicopter on board, will be off Papua New Guinea by first light tomorrow.
A Caribou aircraft is already in Port Moresby and will also be available.
Senator Faulkner says a C-130 plane with an aero-medical capability and a fully equipped ground party will also be there by morning.
A maritime search and rescue plane and two Black Hawk helicopters are also being sent to Papua New Guinea.
- ABC/AAP
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
Dad touched many lifes
By Newman Cuthbert (post courier)
Sir Albert Kipalan had a favourite saying he often repeated to emphasise a point on the importance of quality education to his children: “I would sell my underpants to give you a good education.”
As funny as it may sound, Albert Kipalan believed that the key to success for his children depended on quality education and how they as individuals could embrace education for their own successes and that of their children.
As a young boy Sir Albert himself would walk quite a distance from his Ieremanda village across a district boundary into the Sak valley to seek education.
He worked hard at his own vegetable gardens, harvested the crops and sold them off to pay for his own education. This determination he continued when he went on to Fatima high school.
Next week the Kipalan family will gather around his tomb at his farm just outside Port Moresby to remember their father on the first anniversary of his death.
He is buried on a small hill in front of his house at 8 mile where he often remarked: On that hill I would like you to build a home for me” He collapsed while he was visiting the bank to do business.
Among his children who will gather to pay trubute will be a doctor, her structural engineer husband, another daughter who is Dash 8 captain, her F100 captain husband, an encvironmental scientist, and a helicopter pilot son in-law.
Sir Albert was quite an orator and as member for Wabag and former Magistrate, he was passionate on issues of law and order, transparency and a man known not to go back on his words. If he supported a political group or an individual, it was for a long term.
He did not believe in spoiling is children with gifts and presents but always remembered their 21st birthdays.
From his three wives, Sir Albert fathered 11 children.
One of his sons Felix is the youngest person to hold a position of Environmental superintendent with Lihir Mines.
Rosemary Kipalan Jim is the doctor at Angau hospital while Bona is the only female captain on an Air Niugini Dash 8 and is married to F100 captain Esmond Yasi.
The other daughter Caspara’s husband Phillip flies helicopters .
From the comfort of his house he would look towards the front yard and say “That is where I would like to have my own house built”.
There was no dispute among his many brothers when the time came to decide where to lay him to rest.
He told his pilot son in-laws that Esmond Yasi would fly him on Air Niugini to Wabag and Phillip would take over from there and fly him in a helicopter throughout Wabag.
And that is how it happened.
He spelt out how he wanted the funeral to be ranged and slowly prepared his children so that they felt that he had not died, but moved on to another life and that they would also join him in time.
Early in life he had taken away the Wabag seat from the veteran Sir Tei Abal.
When Sam Abal was contesting the elections, Sir Albert returned to Wabag and told his people that it was now time to return the Wabag electorate to the son of the man from whom he had taken the seat.
One year has passed since the old man went away and on the occasion the family has wanted to say thank you to the many people young and old, important and simple, from the city and the settlements who attended to farewell Sir Albert.
They were taken back when people from the settlement, the highlanders, Koiaris and Goilalas and Keremas turned up to help in whatever way they could. They came and left as quietly as they had come and to this entire people the Kipalan family says thank you. As Esmond Yasi makes his landing aproach, the locals say they notice the wings of his aircraft dip.
Felix always takes the window seat when he come home on his break from Lihir.
“This way I can see the tomb as I come in and say “Hi dad, I’m coming home”
The family says he may have been their dad but he was also special to a lot of people that he touched.
Sir Albert Kipalan had a favourite saying he often repeated to emphasise a point on the importance of quality education to his children: “I would sell my underpants to give you a good education.”
As funny as it may sound, Albert Kipalan believed that the key to success for his children depended on quality education and how they as individuals could embrace education for their own successes and that of their children.
As a young boy Sir Albert himself would walk quite a distance from his Ieremanda village across a district boundary into the Sak valley to seek education.
He worked hard at his own vegetable gardens, harvested the crops and sold them off to pay for his own education. This determination he continued when he went on to Fatima high school.
Next week the Kipalan family will gather around his tomb at his farm just outside Port Moresby to remember their father on the first anniversary of his death.
He is buried on a small hill in front of his house at 8 mile where he often remarked: On that hill I would like you to build a home for me” He collapsed while he was visiting the bank to do business.
Among his children who will gather to pay trubute will be a doctor, her structural engineer husband, another daughter who is Dash 8 captain, her F100 captain husband, an encvironmental scientist, and a helicopter pilot son in-law.
Sir Albert was quite an orator and as member for Wabag and former Magistrate, he was passionate on issues of law and order, transparency and a man known not to go back on his words. If he supported a political group or an individual, it was for a long term.
He did not believe in spoiling is children with gifts and presents but always remembered their 21st birthdays.
From his three wives, Sir Albert fathered 11 children.
One of his sons Felix is the youngest person to hold a position of Environmental superintendent with Lihir Mines.
Rosemary Kipalan Jim is the doctor at Angau hospital while Bona is the only female captain on an Air Niugini Dash 8 and is married to F100 captain Esmond Yasi.
The other daughter Caspara’s husband Phillip flies helicopters .
From the comfort of his house he would look towards the front yard and say “That is where I would like to have my own house built”.
There was no dispute among his many brothers when the time came to decide where to lay him to rest.
He told his pilot son in-laws that Esmond Yasi would fly him on Air Niugini to Wabag and Phillip would take over from there and fly him in a helicopter throughout Wabag.
And that is how it happened.
He spelt out how he wanted the funeral to be ranged and slowly prepared his children so that they felt that he had not died, but moved on to another life and that they would also join him in time.
Early in life he had taken away the Wabag seat from the veteran Sir Tei Abal.
When Sam Abal was contesting the elections, Sir Albert returned to Wabag and told his people that it was now time to return the Wabag electorate to the son of the man from whom he had taken the seat.
One year has passed since the old man went away and on the occasion the family has wanted to say thank you to the many people young and old, important and simple, from the city and the settlements who attended to farewell Sir Albert.
They were taken back when people from the settlement, the highlanders, Koiaris and Goilalas and Keremas turned up to help in whatever way they could. They came and left as quietly as they had come and to this entire people the Kipalan family says thank you. As Esmond Yasi makes his landing aproach, the locals say they notice the wings of his aircraft dip.
Felix always takes the window seat when he come home on his break from Lihir.
“This way I can see the tomb as I come in and say “Hi dad, I’m coming home”
The family says he may have been their dad but he was also special to a lot of people that he touched.
Tuesday, August 4, 2009
Pacific islands forum in Cairns, Rudds welcome speech
Pacific Islands Forum Leaders have started arriving in Australia’s northern city of Cairns for the 40th Forum which official opens on Wednesday 5th August 2009.
In his welcome printed in the Delegates’ Handbook, Prime Minister of Australia, Hon. Kevin Rudd, MP said:
“Australia is proud of its Pacific identity, underpinned by strong historical, sporting and people-to-people ties. We share maritime borders, harvest our livelihoods from fishing stocks and hold the same aspirations for a better future for ourselves and for our children. We look forward to strengthening these connections, and developing new ones, over the coming week.”
Prime Minister Rudd, who is the incoming Forum Chair said: “This year’s Leaders’ meeting occurs against a backdrop of transformation as the global economic crisis unfolds, and the international community looks afresh at its political and economic institutions.”
from PIF news.
“The Forum is respected internationally as the pre-eminent decision making body for our region, and it will be up to us to craft a response to the global crisis that provides a strong base for sustainable development in our region.”
Prime Minister Rudd also urged the region to take up the challenge of responding to climate change.
“The December meeting in Copenhagen of parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change must advance a global solution that is comprehensive, effective and fair with support for vulnerable countries, such as those of the Pacific.
“It will be crucial that the nations of the Pacific Islands Forum come together as one and underline to international community the magnitude of the challenge our region faces.”
The Australian Prime Minister told his Pacific colleagues:
“The Pacific Islands Forum Leaders’ meeting is our forum to ensure that the collective voice of the Pacific is represented unequivocally on the world stage and heard clearly by world leaders.
“I look forward to working with you to build opportunities for future generations so that they may be able to enjoy a secure and sustainable Pacific future.”
In his welcome printed in the Delegates’ Handbook, Prime Minister of Australia, Hon. Kevin Rudd, MP said:
“Australia is proud of its Pacific identity, underpinned by strong historical, sporting and people-to-people ties. We share maritime borders, harvest our livelihoods from fishing stocks and hold the same aspirations for a better future for ourselves and for our children. We look forward to strengthening these connections, and developing new ones, over the coming week.”
Prime Minister Rudd, who is the incoming Forum Chair said: “This year’s Leaders’ meeting occurs against a backdrop of transformation as the global economic crisis unfolds, and the international community looks afresh at its political and economic institutions.”
from PIF news.
“The Forum is respected internationally as the pre-eminent decision making body for our region, and it will be up to us to craft a response to the global crisis that provides a strong base for sustainable development in our region.”
Prime Minister Rudd also urged the region to take up the challenge of responding to climate change.
“The December meeting in Copenhagen of parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change must advance a global solution that is comprehensive, effective and fair with support for vulnerable countries, such as those of the Pacific.
“It will be crucial that the nations of the Pacific Islands Forum come together as one and underline to international community the magnitude of the challenge our region faces.”
The Australian Prime Minister told his Pacific colleagues:
“The Pacific Islands Forum Leaders’ meeting is our forum to ensure that the collective voice of the Pacific is represented unequivocally on the world stage and heard clearly by world leaders.
“I look forward to working with you to build opportunities for future generations so that they may be able to enjoy a secure and sustainable Pacific future.”
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