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Fijian | fj [Abbr.]

An extremely rare tumour association characterised by dual predisposition to melanoma and neural system tumours (typically astrocytoma). Fewer than 20 affected families have been reported to date. Affected individuals had cutaneous melanoma in associ

Definition: The common themes that are shared by dissociative or conversion disorders are a partial or complete loss of the normal integration between memories of the past, awareness of identity and immediate sensations, and control of bodily movements. All types of dissociative disorders tend to remit after a few weeks or months, particularly if their onset is associated with a traumatic life event. More chronic disorders, particularly paralyses and anaesthesias, may develop if the onset is associated with insoluble problems or interpersonal difficulties. These disorders have previously been classified as various types of conversion hys ...[+++]teria . They are presumed to be psychogenic in origin, being associated closely in time with traumatic events, insoluble and intolerable problems, or disturbed relationships. The symptoms often represent the patient's concept of how a physical illness would be manifest. Medical examination and investigation do not reveal the presence of any known physical or neurological disorder. In addition, there is evidence that the loss of function is an expression of emotional conflicts or needs. The symptoms may develop in close relationship to psychological stress, and often appear suddenly. Only disorders of physical functions normally under voluntary control and loss of sensations are included here. Disorders involving pain and other complex physical sensations mediated by the autonomic nervous system are classified under somatization disorder (F45.0). The possibility of the later appearance of serious physical or psychiatric disorders should always be kept in mind. | conversion:hysteria | reaction | hysteria hysterical psychosis

A rare neuroendocrine neoplasm arising from neural crest-derived paraganglion cells (most often in the para-aortic region at the level of renal hilii, organ of Zuckerkandl, thoracic paraspinal region, bladder and carotid body) not associated with cat

After debate, the following resolution was agreed to as amended: Regretting the loss of life and other serious implications of the May 19 2000 coup in Fiji; Aware that following the coup attempt, Fijian Prime Minister Mahendra Chaudhry and a number of his Cabinet ministers have been held hostage in Suva, and conscious that, according to reports, the President of Fiji, Ratu Sir Kamisese Mara, was asked to form an interim government that would see the removal of the democratically elected Prime Minister and his Cabinet, and possible amnesty for the coup participants. Reaffirming the importance of the unconditional release of the hostages ...[+++]and the restoration of the democratically elected government of Fiji; The Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Trade recommends that the Government of Canada: Continue diplomatic initiatives, in association with Commonwealth members, other like-minded states and in the United Nations Security Council, to ensure the restoration of the democratically elected government of Fiji; Take the position, in no uncertain terms, that should Fiji fail to restore democratic rule in accordance with the 1997 Constitution, Canada will advocate its suspension from the Commonwealth, and will consider means to impose economic sanctions on Fiji.

Even today the bill is gathering a lot of support across the country from groups like MOSAIC in Vancouver, Storefront Orientation Services, Falun Gong members, the B.C. Latin American Congress, the Inland Refugee Society of B.C., members of the Fijian community, the Iranian-Canadian Community of Western Canada, the Vancouver Association of Chinese Canadians, and well known writers like Lydia Kwa and Sook Kong, a writer, a poet and a teacher.