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Local basketball tournament celebrates 25th anniversary Surrey It started out as a simple idea to foster positive relationships between police and students in Surrey. Twenty-five years later, the Surrey RCMP Basketball Classic is one of the largest basketball tournaments in British Columbia and involves almost every public and private high school in Surrey. The tournament has also helped over 150 students secure scholarships for continued success in their future academic studies and athletic endeavours. This weekend, the "Classic" will wrap up its 25th annual tournament. From January 10th to 16th, over seventy games will have been played, involving some of the best players in the province.

In the beginning, it was simply a way for officers from the Surrey RCMP’s new School Liaison Program [now called Youth Section] to become more engaged with local high school students, says Surrey School District’s Rick Inrig, one of the founders of the tournament. Both the Surrey School District and the RCMP recognized the importance that such an event could have on building relationships between youth in the city and our local police. We had no idea that it would grow to this size and be such a conduit for youth development and healthy competition. When you start to look at the impact this tournament has had on so many of our youth and our community you can’t

help but feel a sense of pride of what it has accomplished over the years, says Surrey RCMP Supt. Shawn Gill. Many students

addition, the scholarships that get distributed by our generous sponsors are helping build great futures for the recipients.

come up to us to thank us for being involved, but our officers benefit just as much from the interactions with the youth. In

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Government mulls waiving Loonie set for unprecedented plunge to taxes and duties on smaller- 59 cents U.S., top forecaster warns value online purchases The Liberal government is considering changes to Canada’s strict import rules to exempt more goods purchased online from duties and sales taxes. Under the current system, duty and taxes apply to shipped products valued at $20 or more, the “de minimis” threshold that hasn’t been updated since 1985. The government is under pressure to raise the threshold, with online retailers eBay and parcel shipper UPS actively lobbying to make it cheaper for consumers to buy products from vendors abroad. Import duties do not apply to all online purchases; electronics, for example, are already exempt. But they do attach to popular online purchases such as clothing, shoes and sporting goods, among other items. For example, a $100 pair of women’s pants bought from Europe and shipped to Ontario would cost an extra $33.34 in duty and HST. A Chinese-made bicycle valued at $400 and imported to Quebec would cost an additional $117.54 in duty and tax. Even goods that have already had duty paid by importers – clothing made in Asia and sold online by J. Crew, for instance – wouldn’t carry duty but would still benefit from a higher threshold to avoid GST, HST or provincial sales tax when shipped to Canada Other countries have far higher de minimis thresholds, including the United States ($200 US), New Zealand (400 NZD) and Australia (1,000 AUD). EBay has already secured a meeting

with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Minister Navdeep Bains to press its case on de minimis and is hopeful that a change to the regime will be included in the upcoming federal budget. Making online purchases cheaper would likely be popular with consumers, particularly as the Canadian dollar flags against the U.S. currency. But to Canadian retailers, a higher

de minimis would put domestic retailers at a disadvantage, as online shoppers wouldn’t pay the same GST and provincial sales taxes on purchases as people would if they buy from bricksand-mortar stores. And governments, both federal and provincial, could give up potential enormous amounts of sales taxes on smaller purchases. EBay tried and failed to get the Conservative government to include a revised threshold in the 2014 federal budget. In submissions to the House of Commons finance committee, eBay suggested raising the threshold to $200, roughly on par with the U.S. gmcgregor@ottawacitizen.com

The top forecaster of the Canadian dollar said the currency will fall to a record 59 U.S. cents by the end of the year as further weakness in the energy sector saps growth in an economy already stretched by a heavily indebted consumer and the Bank of Canada cuts interest rates for a third time. The call from Macquarie Group Ltd.’s David Doyle, the top-ranked forecaster for the U.S. versus Canadian dollar exchange rate last year according to Bloomberg rankings, comes as the currency fell below 70 U.S. cents Tuesday for the first time in almost 13 years. The currency’s tumble to levels last seen in the late 1990s came as crude continued to reach multiyear lows. “You could imagine the situation is worse today than in the 1990s,” Doyle said.. “We’re much more dependent on oil now than we were in the past.” Macquarie was among the first major forecasters to predict the currency would hit these levels. A 59 U.S. cent Canadian dollar would mean one U.S. dollar buys C$1.6949. The currency fell as much as 0.6 per cent to 69.90 U.S. cents Tuesday in Toronto,, the first time it touched that level since May 2003, as crude oil fell to a 12-year low of US$29.93 per barrel in New York. The first time the Canadian dollar weakened below 70 U.S. cents was 1997, before the country’s oil industry took off and when its government was wrestling with a budget deficit. It mostly traded below 70 U.S. cents between 1997 and 2003, a period when manufacturing made up a larger part of exports than oil. Its all-time low was 61.76 U.S. cents in 2002. Canada’s newly elected Liberal government has pledged to run deficits to help stimulate an economy hindered by the collapse in prices for crude, until

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last year the country’s biggest export, and consumer spending held back by near-record debt levels. Even though Doyle predicted Canada’s central bank will cut its benchmark rate to a record low 0.25 per cent on Jan. 20, a weakened manufacturing sector and more competition from Mexico in the U.S. market, Canada’s largest trading partner, mean it will take longer for the country to see an economic benefit with oil prices still depressed. Once the loonie reaches its record low, it will stay depressed through the end of 2018, Doyle said. “Manufacturing and non-energy exports have far less ability to propel the economic outlook than they have in the past,” Doyle said. “Many of our oil and oil-related sectors have grown, and a lot of our manufacturing sectors have not grown and remained low.” -FINANCIAL POST

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Meet South Carolina Governor Nikki , who might just be the Republicans’ Obama A politician with a diverse background who doesn’t exactly fit in among colleagues gives a high-profile speech that seems to open a road someday to the White House. U.S. President Barack Obama at the 2004 Democratic National Convention — or South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley giving the Republican response to Obama’s final State of the Union Tuesday night? Haley’s response, well-received in some quarters, brought a five-yearold New York magazine question to mind: “Could Nikki Haley be the GOP’s Obama?” Its answer: “Yes she can.” “Haley has suddenly gone from being a three-term state legislator to a nationally prominent politician,” Jennifer Senior wrote back in 2010. “She speaks well and looks terrific on TV. She’s young and has two young, telegenic children, and she stands out in a party of dreary white men. Sound like anyone else you

know?” Nor have parallels in Obama and Haley’s personal lives been missed. Whatever Obama and Haley are, they’re not white Anglo-Saxon Protestants. “Haley, like Obama, has an extraordinary ethnic heritage, which was both a liability and an asset during her campaign,” Senior wrote. “Born Nimrata Nikki Randhawa — her parents emigrated from Amritsar, India, in 1963 — Haley often heard her full name on the campaign trail, just as Barack Hussein Obama did, when someone wanted to make the not-so-subtle point that perhaps she was insufficiently American for the job.” Indeed, attacks on Haley’s faith — she was raised a Sikh — were a fundamental part of her opponent’s strategy in her ultimately successful gubernatorial run in 2010.

state senator said at the time. And, like Obama, Haley was compelled to emphasize that she is Christian. “I was born and raised with the Sikh faith, my husband and I were married in the Methodist Church, our children have been baptized in the Methodist Church, and currently we attend both,” she said in 2010. Some in the GOP have even questioned whether Haley is too much like Obama — stressing compromise when her base wants a standoff. After the State of the Union, Ann Coulter, the conservative gadfly who thrives on extreme rhetoric, unleashed a punishing tweetstorm targeting the South Carolina governor during her moment in the spotlight. -JUSTIN WM. MOYER, WASHINGTON POST

“We’ve already got a raghead in the White House; we don’t need another raghead in the governor’s mansion,” one

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"Through this transaction we are able to crystalize an attractive value for Shaw Media and realize substantial value creation for Shaw shareholders since acquiring CanWest in 2010," said Shaw director Paul Pew, chair of a special board committee. Shaw Communications chief executive Brad Shaw added that "we are grateful to our colleagues at Shaw Media for their contributions to Shaw's success over the past five years . . ." It's the second major deal for Shaw Communications (TSX:SJR.B) in recent weeks. The Calgary-based cable, Internet and satellite TV company announced on Dec. 16 that it's buying Wind Mobile in a deal worth $1.6 billion. . THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh

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Women-only two-wheeler taxi service launched by Bikxie

New Delhi, (ANI): Two-wheeler taxi service provider, Bikxie launched its women-only service, Bikxie Pink in Gurgaon to offer first-of-its-kind taxi service in India where women drivers will fleet scooty’s. Driven only by women drivers, the service further bolsters Bikxie’s position as the only two-wheeler taxi service dedicated completely to the safety aspect with a special focus on the security and comfort of its women passengers. Bikxie Pink was conceptualized as an internal research that revealed that while male passengers would opt for a fast and reliable two-wheeler taxi with enthusiasm, female passengers would be reluctant on account of safety concerns and apprehension of riding behind male

drivers. Bikxie Pink was officially inaugurated by Indian academic, writer and women’s rights activist, Professor Madhu Purnima Kishwar stated,

“Women, today, are highly aspirational and independent. However, due to issues relating to safety in public places and paucity of safe mode of travel, they are often thwarted in achieving their full potential.” “Bikxie has done us all a great favor by launching a swift, safe and completely stress-free solution to the last mile connectivity problem for women. With Bikxie Pink, women can enjoy an efficient and affordable two-wheeler taxi service without worrying about their personal safety,” added Madhu. Mohit Sharma, Co-Founder and Chief Executive officer, Bikxie said, “At Bikxie, we are driven by a single-minded focus on making last mile connectivity absolutely seamless and safe for everyone. Bikxie Pink has been launched as a move in the same direction. We understand that our women passengers may not always be comfortable riding pillion to a male driver.” (ANI)

Kris calls Rob K’s diabetes diagnosis ‘blessing in disguise’ Washington D.C., (ANI): Kris Jenner recently said that Rob Kardashian’s diabetes diagnosis is a blessing in disguise. The 60-year-old TV personality said that it was almost a relief because then his 28-year-old son can take all the steps, adding that it was like a godsend, reports People magazine. Kardashian was hospitalised shortly after Christmas for stomach problems and was diagnosed with diabetes. Jenner said what happens next is up to her son as there is a difference between promising to follow a healthy path and actually following a health path. (ANI)

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Oscars, fix lack of diversity or Quincy Jones will boycott

Washington D.C., (ANI): Jada Pinkett Smith and Spike Lee have found their support system in Quincy Jones as he is flexing his influence with the Academy Awards over the issue of all white nominees. The 82-year-old producer, who is the first African American on the Academy’s board of governors, recently addressed the media by saying that they got to find a solution as it has been going on for too long, reports TMZ.com. Quincy said that he will raise this topic amongst the board and if they don’t give him time he will refuse to present the Oscars. He’s supposed to present an award with Common and Pharrell Williams. Quincy also said that it is frightening to see 90 per cent white and 80 per cent white males nominated. (ANI)

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well as economics. Upon taking power, Mulroney

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bucked both his friends in taking up the cause of

Actually, Trudeau has never been tested — but he’s about to be: Michael Den Tandt

defeating South African apartheid. He was derided at the time by some who said this was a cynical ploy to curry favour with the Canadian Left. Mulroney, free trader but also human-rights champion, governed for another eight years. Jean Chretien swept to power in 1993 as the anti-Mulroney, and also the standard-bearer of the left wing of the Liberal party,

on

a

program

of

expansive

spending

and

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau yet to be tested? Piffle, his

interventionism not dissimilar to the Trudeau platform of

partisans will say. No Canadian politician ever has been

2015. Chretien had spent years railing against Mulroney’s

subjected to the scrutiny beamed at this one in high

free trade deals with the United States and his Goods and

wattage, beginning the day he was born. What about his

Services Tax. In the famous Red Book the Liberal leader

first nomination fight in the Montreal riding of Papineau?

promised to renegotiate one and replace the other. Neither

What about two subsequent elections to parliament, not

happened. By 1994-95, cuddly interventionism had been

including last fall’s? What about the resurrection of the

jettisoned in favour of harsh austerity. Chretien held power

Liberal Party? What about, to state the obvious, his

for another eight years.

stunning

Even Stephen Harper, noted incrementalist, managed to

victory

Oct.

19,

after

a

tortuous

78-day

campaign?

surprise, in counterpoint to his previous persona and

And yet it’s true. Trudeau has not been tested, not in a way

positions, very early in his time as PM. In his case it was a

that counts for a sitting national leader. This is about to

decision in November of 2006, stunning at the time, to

change.

formally recognize the Quebecois as a nation within

To begin, let’s examine the early histories of recent prime

Canada. It was a straight-up theft of an idea of Michael

ministers who left a lasting mark on this country. The

Ignatieff’s, advanced in the latter’s first campaign for the

exercise

exception,

Liberal

simply

as

Nevertheless it was a surprise — a nod to Quebecer’s

longevity in power — faced some form of meaningful

sentiments and aspirations that pre-power Harper would

inflection point or crisis early in their tenure. In each case,

have strongly opposed. It was a signal he could be

those who later won again showed remarkable spine in this

ideologically nimble — which he was, until he won his third

crisis. And in each case, they did so in counterpoint to their

term, on May 2, 2011.

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prior public positions or personas. So, for example, the great idealist and civil libertarian Pierre Trudeau, in October of 1970, sends tanks rolling through the streets of Quebec, invoking the War Measures Act in response to the murder of Pierre Laporte by members of

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“Through the 2015 immigration plan we will welcome a record number of individuals who will contribute to our economy and labour market.”

portrayed as deeply controversial, which of course it was.

- Hon. Chris Alexander, MP

It also made his reputation as a decisive leader who would

Minister of Citizenship and Immigration

ensure public safety, no matter the cost. Many Canadians complained bitterly. The rest kept P.E.T. in power for

Respond to Canada’s need for immigrants.

another 13 years, give or take. Brian Mulroney got himself elected in 1984 offering, more than anything else, change, after the long years of Liberal hegemony under Trudeau. Mulroney is a classical liberal and thus was ideologically in tune with U.S. President Ronald Reagan and British Prime Minister Margaret

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The top forecaster of the Canadian dollar said the currency will fall to a record 59 U.S. cents by the end of the year as further weakness in the energy sector saps growth in an economy already stretched by a heavily indebted consumer and the Bank of Canada cuts interest rates for a third time. The call from Macquarie Group Ltd.’s David Doyle, the top-ranked forecaster for the U.S. versus Canadian dollar exchange rate last year according to Bloomberg rankings, comes as the currency fell below 70 U.S. cents Tuesday for the first time in almost 13 years. The currency’s tumble to levels last seen in the late 1990s came as crude continued to reach multiyear lows. “You could imagine the situation is worse today than in the 1990s,” Doyle

said.. “We’re much more dependent on oil now than we were in the past.” Macquarie was among the first major forecasters to predict the currency would hit these levels. A 59 U.S. cent Canadian dollar would mean one U.S. dollar buys C$1.6949. The currency fell as much as 0.6 per cent to 69.90 U.S. cents Tuesday in Toronto,, the first time it touched that level since May 2003, as crude oil fell to a 12-year low of US$29.93 per barrel in New York. The first time the Canadian dollar weakened below 70 U.S. cents was 1997, before the country’s oil industry took off and when its government was wrestling with a budget deficit. It mostly traded below 70 U.S. cents between 1997 and 2003, a period when manufacturing made up a larger part of exports than oil. Its all-time low was 61.76 U.S. cents in 2002.

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Canada’s newly elected Liberal government has pledged to run deficits to help stimulate an economy hindered by the collapse in prices for crude, until last year the country’s biggest export, and consumer spending held back by near-record debt levels. Even though Doyle predicted Canada’s central bank will cut its benchmark rate to a record low 0.25 per cent on Jan. 20, a weakened manufacturing sector and more competition from Mexico in the U.S. market, Canada’s largest trading partner, mean it will take longer for the country to see an economic benefit with oil prices still depressed. Once the loonie reaches its record low, it will stay depressed through the end of 2018, Doyle said.

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with money. Notably, Alexis was not the only person angry with the 47-year-old actor and Pinkett. The Former “Fresh Prince of Bel-

Sam Claflin, Laura Haddock blessed with 1st child Washington D.C., (ANI): ‘The Hunger Games’ star Sam Claflin is on an all new adventure as he and his wife Laura Haddock have been blessed with their first child. Sources revealed that the 29-yearold actor and his wife welcomed their first child in December, reports E! Online. The couple never openly said that they were expecting, however,

Haddock was unable to hide her baby bump at the London premiere of ‘The Hunger Games: Mockingjay—Part 2’ in November, which made the news clear. The duo has not revealed that sex or the name of their child yet. Claflin and Haddock tied the knot in July 2013. (ANI)

Air” actress Janet Hubert also slammed the couple in a lengthy video this week. Will's first marriage to Sheree Zampino ended in 1995 and he married Jada two years later.(ANI)

Amy Schumer denies joke stealing allegations Washington D.C., (ANI): Amy Schumer is slamming off the allegations that she has stolen jokes from three different comedians. The 34-year-old comedian took to her Twitter handle and wrote, “On my life, I have never and would never steal a joke,” reports E! Online. P re v i o u s l y, Comedians Wendy Liebman, Tammy Pescatelli and Kathleen Madigan took part in a Twitter conversation that was later deleted and claimed that the Golden Globe nominee has taken jokes from their acts. During a recent interview with Jim Norton, Schumer further vented about the latest claims made against her. The ‘Trainwreck’ star said, “I think it’s the human condition, I think we really do like to build people up and we root for them and when they are succeeding. I don’t think it is personal.” Schumer exclaimed that she would never steal jokes, adding that it would be so stupid for her to do so and is even ready to take a polygraph test to prove this. (ANI)

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Another honor in offing for Priyanka Chopra Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra, who has nearly 31 million followers across various social media platforms, has been nominated at the 8th Annual Shorty Awards in the Actress category. Priyanka is nominated alongside actresses like Amandla Stenberg, Cara Delevingne, Elizabeth Banks, Gabourey Sidibe, Kerry Washington, Maisie Williams, Olivia Wilde, Reese Witherspoon, Taraji P. Henson, Uzo Aduba and Zendaya at the Shorty Awards under the Arts and Entertainment categories, reports hollywoodreporter.com. A former beauty queen, Priyanka won the Favourite Actress in A New TV Series award at the 42nd People's Choice Awards for her role in American TV thriller series "Quantico" earlier this month. The Shorty Awards honour the best of social media by recognising the influencers, brands and organisations on Twitter, Facebook, Tumblr, YouTube, Instagram, Vine and Periscope. In the Actor category for the awards, Ansel Elgort, Dwayne Johnson, Jared Leto, Joseph GordonLevitt, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Matt McGorry, Michael B Jordan, Nathan Fillion, Ryan Reynolds, Taye Diggs, Tom Hanks and Zac Efron have been nominated.

For the Celebrity category, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Caitlyn Jenner, Chrissy Teigen, Jimmy Fallon, Kim Kardashian, Miss Piggy, RiFF RAFF, RuPaul, Ryan Seacrest, Snoop Dogg, Tavi Gevinson and Weird Al have been lined up. For Singer award, among the nominees are Adele, Alicia Keys, Diplo, Drake, Kanye West, Nicki Minaj, Pearl Jam Pharrell Williams, Ryan Adams and St. Vincent for Musician award and Demi Lovato, Ellie Goulding, FKA twigs, Rihanna,

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'Rocky Handsome' teaser packs in action and emotion

Bollywood actor John Abraham has released the teaser of his upcoming film 'Rocky Handsome' and the video packs in action and emotion. John has trained hard for Aikido, Hapkido and Krav Maga forms of martial arts that are featured in the actioner. Directed by Nishikant Kamat, the Hindi film stars John and Shruti Haasan, who last featured together in 'Welcome Back'. Child actor Diya Chalwad, too, will be seen in the film. The film is reportedly a loose adaptation of the 2010 Korean film 'The Man from Nowhere'. 'Rocky Handsome', which reunites John and Kamat after the 2011 film 'Force', will release on March 25, 2016. John will also be seen in 'Force 2' oppoite Sonakshi Sinha. -By Santa Banta News Network

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Penelope Cruz goes bald for her ‘most complex’ character Melbourne, (ANI): Penelope Cruz will be showing her new avatar in her Spanish language film ‘Ma Ma’ as she will be seen bare body without her long hair locks. In the flick, the 41-year-old actress plays a gutsy mother from Madrid, who is battling breast cancer, reports News.com.au. The actor appears bald as her character loses her hair, before needing a mastectomy for the lump in her breast. Talking about her role in a recent interview, the ‘Vicky Cristina Barcelona’ star said that it is one of the most complex, most beautiful characters she has ever been offered and the most difficult one as well. Cruz revealed that said she wasn’t self-conscious about her looks while filming ‘Ma Ma.’

She said that it was very important to her to take risks and while filming she never worried if she looked beautiful, ugly or very ugly, adding that it is a tribute to all women who face this disease.

Cruz, who is married to fellow Oscar winner Javier Bardem, has also produced the film. It’s her first as a producer and her first lead role in a Spanish-language film in five years. (ANI)

Lily Allen goes private on Insta, deletes pictures Johannesburg, Jan. 21 (ANI): Lily Allen has given her fans shock of their lives as she has made her Instagram account private and has deleted all of her pictures. The 30-year-old songstress will now have to approve any fan who wishes to start following her on the photo-sharing network. These changes come after the speculation that she and her husband Sam Cooper might have split, reports

News24.com. Despite deleting all of her pictures, Allen still has 7,26,000 followers on Insta and is following 1 089 accounts. However, the ‘Not Fair’ hit-maker is still on social networking site Twitter where she has 5.62 million followers. In December, Allen’s husband was rumoured to have moved out of their family home that lead to the speculations of their split. (ANI)

10 Third pregnancy is 'fun' for Liv Tyler Actress Liv Tyler, who is expecting her third child, finds the experience "fun". Although she was "tired" because she had a "little cold", the actress recently beamed on the arrivals carpet at an awards ceremony here, reports eonline.com. She said: "It's amazing. It's so fun. I feel very grateful." The third child will be her second with fiance Dave Gardner. She has already seen how wonderful son Milo (whose father is the actress' ex-husband Spacehog rocker Royston Langdon) is with his little brother Sailor, who turns one next month. "They're so sweet. It's so fun," Tyler said. "My older boy is 11 and it's so sweet to see him with Sailor because there's a big age difference and he just absolutely adores him so much." Tyler hinted that they already know the sex of the baby, but she laughed and said she was keeping it a "surprise" for the public. She announced the pregnancy on Instagram on January 8 with a black and white photograph that shows her holding her belly. By Santa Banta News Network

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"If you're not blown away by your Former model Katie Price is trying to sell her old wedding dress online for 249.99 pounds. She is trying to sell her glamorous frock, believed to be worn when she married her now-former husband Alex Reid, on ebay, reports femalefirst.co.uk. The ivory white gown, which features a plunging cleavage and crystalembellished detailing around the chest, was made by David's Bridal and will fit a small British size 8. Alongside a photograph of Price wearing the dress on her big day, she wrote in the description: "I have built up a massive wardrobe over the last 10 years and now it's time to sort through it and sell on my outfits. Most I have worn only once and some I haven't even got round to wearing!" The 37-year-old's decision to get rid of the gown comes just a few days after her second wedding anniversary to her third husband Kieran Hayler, 28. By Santa Banta News Network

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Malik's welcome to join back One Direction: Payne Singer Liam Payne says he would welcome former One Direction member Zayn Malik back to the band with open arms. Malik left the band's fans heartbroken when he announced he was leaving the group back in March 2015. While Payne, Harry Styles, Louis Tomlinson and Niall Horan have continued to make music as a four-piece, Payne insists he would always be happy to have Malik back in the group, reports femalefirst.co.uk. Payne was asked if he would let Malik come back, he said: "Of course, I love Zayn - he's great." However, he did add the prospect was unlikely. "Zayn's just doing his own thing," Payne told photographers at LAX Airport

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Appointments and meetings that you are planning in the last days of December or in early January will be able to take place in another time and under better (Mar. (Mar.2121- April April 19) circumstances. Such postponed meetings or conversations can now be the basis of something good in your life. Fate sometimes sends a certain person at the right time and the right place. A news event will be related to the future maternity of a young woman or to the birth of a girl. You will become involved in interesting correspondence or virtual communication with a girl or young woman.

January can be a critical month for love relationships for Lео. Pent-up tension, suppressed because of the holidays in the name of good manners, will now escalate again. Conflicts are unpredictable and may (July 23-Aug 22) (July 23-Aug 22) lead to temporary or permanent separation. Settlement will be realized of a financial relationship with a man born under the sign of Taurus, Virgo or Capricorn. You may be receiving or giving money to such a person. There will be an increase in salary or your other monthly income. You will hope for something from your conversation with a woman who does not live with you under one roof.

In the beginning of the year you will start with important meetings and conversations that will quickly give you a better idea of what is possible for you to realize this year and what not. You will have especially favorable prospects and successful meetings and discussions with people born under the sign of (Nov22 22--Dec. Dec 21) (Nov. 21 Libra, Aquarius and Gemini. You will be considering or you will start preparations for a journey that for some of you will be realized this month, and for others a little later in the year. Joyful news or proposals will come from afar.

The beginning of the year may start with unsolved household or property problems or unexpected new ones may occur. In fact, this month you will be able to solve easily with timely support precisely such problems. Some of you even will be able to rejoice with material success or gain. You may experience (Apr. 20- may 20) a rebuff because of a decision to change, move, begin a lawsuit and others. New circumstances in your life may dramatically alter previously taken important decisions and agreements. In January you can expect a joyful meeting with a woman from afar or a woman who will return from a trip or who has been staying in another country. Success, interesting proposals and other events from a distance will delight women over 35 years old. An unpleasant event can (May 21-June 21) greatly alter your plans for 2016 or for your life in general. At work or in your business you will experience significant pressure, but revenues / profits will be great. You will feel a significant surge of energy, especially if you are active enough.

In January, forthcoming will be an important gathering related to a child, which may be related to his birth, christening, birthday, name day and more. Generally, you will now have various occasions for gatherings with friends and relatives. It will bring you success, whether it be related to work, (Aug. 23 - Sept. 22) education, business meetings and more. In some cases it will involve relocation of residence. You will be pleased by a call or meeting with a man who is probably your friend, colleague, neighbor or distant relative. In January you may have to deal with quite serious costs and although they may be difficult for you, you will know they are for something good. You will attend a gathering where you have to show your respect for a certain person with a gift. A sudden stressful situation that will cause trouble, may be (Sept. 23 (Sept. 23 -Oct. -Oct.23) 23) difficult to resolve or it will need more time and resources for resolution.Unexpected news may come related to a girl, a young woman, a younger sister or niece. Health problems may come to a person in your home or to a relative who lives in another city or village.

In January, you may disrupt the actions and comments of a young man related to you or about the people important to you.. Bad news will appear related to a boy or young man. Expect a lot of invitations for visits and gatherings. There will be an ( June 22-July 22) exchange of important documents and information.You will receive a proposal related to an additional commitment or such from which you will have benefit.In your home and family relationships, energy may develop that will help uncover the secret of concealed or unshared actions and others.

In January you will expect a meeting or a visit with a boy or young man. He may be a member of your family, but your relationship can be also of very different nature. Men up to 35 years should not have high expectations for this month. I'm (Oct. 24 - Nov. 21) not saying that's a bad time for you, just (Oct. 24 - Nov. 21) that not many things will now depend on you. Generally you will have good achievements. In your work плаце may arise due to a situation related to satisfaction, criticism, lack of opportunity to realize your idea and others.

Various lies and uncertainty in your relationships with others will now escalate unexpectedly for yourself. The blame for this can be yours, or maybe not. But you will understand that this insincerity, which has (Dec 22.22.- Jan. Jan. 19) 19) developed in your relationship, is bilateral. (Dec An event or a conversation with a person born under the sign of Taurus, Virgo or Capricorn, who may be your relative, will surprise you. Conflict with someone among your circle of friends will free you from an emotional load and excess energy, which has been collecting inside you in recent months. January will bring you the hypocrisy and malice of a young woman with obvious mercenary purposes or ambitions that are too big for the positions in your workplace or in your personal life.Possible health problems will appear in the life of a man in your immediate or distant kinship circle. Although you will not (Jan. 20 -Feb. 19) have high expectations about your work and the (Jan 20 Feb development of professional or business cases, January will find a way to surprise you. You will develop useful, good contacts with people born under the sign of Libra, Aquarius and Gemini. ______________ In January you will go about seriously to solve problems in your family, for which you have not found the time and resources during the last months of 2015. It is possible that you will experience stress and (Feb. 20 -Mar. 20) tension about a relative born under the sign (Feb 20 Mar 20 of Sagittarius, Leo or Aries, which will prove beneficial, regardless of the nature of the problem itself. This will be a successful financial month.Surprises this month may be associated with a boy/young man, perhaps relatives, someone from your family or friends. News will appear related to the birth of a boy.

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Dear SOS

situation and stop acting like a victim, (Sabrina Offers Support)

been

if we have kids their lives will be

married to my wife for 5 years

same as mine. I don’t want that.

and most of those years have

I am afraid to tell my wife how I

been filled with feelings of misery

feel. I am at a loss as to what to

and helplessness.

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do. Over the years I have tried

what I do I can’t seem to please

telling my wife how I feel but it

my wife. She finds faults with my

was no use. She just doesn’t

mom and dad, my siblings and

understand. She thinks she’s

even my friends.

right no matter what I say or

Dear

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I

have

She always

finds something negative to say

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say things to offend them. The

Dear Helpless and at total

things have gotten so bad that I

loss: It appears you are married to a

am afraid to go to their homes if

woman who is not only lacking in the

she is coming along or if they are

virtue of understanding and caring but

coming to see us.

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them, even with me she’s like

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that.

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I do. She complaints if I help out around

the

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punish you.

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yourself or those whom you love when you know you are right then you have no right to bring a child into this kind of environment.

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Is Kat keeping her mind off her break-up? Katrina Kaif who has been in news for her break up with beau Ranbir Kapoor has kick started the promotions of her upcoming film Fitoor opposite Aditya Roy Kapoor. The duo also visited Delhi's most romantic place Lodhi Gardens last week for promotions. However one notices that after the actress's break up was announced, Katrina has not looked back and has continued with the promotions as is. Sources say, "Katrina has not even taken one day off post her break up and has been bang on schedule for promoting her next" Infact, the actress has a alloted more dates than she usually assigns for promotions. It's learnt that Katrina has given around 25 days to promote her next which is love story. The actress has been absolutely brave and has been a thorough professional and has been facing media regularly post her break up. Despite of being such a traumatic experience, Katrina has been very brave and is taking each day as it comes. The actress has not been shying away from media interactions and is promoting her next in full swing. Aditya and Katrina looked lovely while walking in the beautiful Lodhi Gardens during the chilly winters of Delhi. We even saw the duo soaking in some warmth at a sigadi which Aditya himself arranged for her co- star. By Santa Banta News Network

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Sunny's wish may get fulfilled soon? Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan on Wednesday spoke out in support of actress Sunny Leone, who was at the receiving end of harsh questions about her professional choices in a TV interview. During the promotional TV nterview with CNN IBN anchor Bhupendra Chaubey, Sunny was asked that while she would like to work with Aamir Khan, would Aamir Khan like to work with her. Sunny faced it sportingly, and it is this spirit that has impressed Aamir. "I think Sunny conducted herself with a lot of grace and dignity in this interview. I wish I could have said the same about the interviewer. "And yes Sunny, I will be happy to work with you. I have absolutely no problems with your 'past', as the interviewer puts it. Stay blessed. Cheers. Aamir," Aamir posted on his Facebook page.

He shared the same post on Twitter. Sunny acknowledged Aamir's support with a re-tweet, which read: "I think my heart just dropped seeing this! Thank you so much for the support. It means the world and beyond to me." After reading his tweet on his interest in working with her, she wrote: "Wow you just made my whole year saying that! I was just happy you wrote me back. Respect you dearly!" Sunny, who made inroads into Bollywood with "Jism 2", is awaiting the release of her new film "Mastizaade". It is to promote this sex comedy that she went in for the interview with Chaubey. The interview was tagged as "disgusting and sexist" by a string of celebrities, who expressed support to Sunny. Some of the questions asked were: There are lots of married women who look at Sunny Leone as a threat to their

She was even asked: If Sunny Leone is becoming brand ambassador of New India, is that a dangerous trend to have? The anchor didn't stop there. He also asked Sunny if she is the reason behind the growing porn watchers in India. "Since you have come to Indian cinema, the number of people watching porn has increased proportionately to the extent that we are now the world's largest consumer of porn. Can you respond to that," he asked. However, Sunny answered the queries with wit and poise, thereby garnering applause from known names of the film fraternity. husbands, do you not care about all this? A member of parliament, in his speeches, has held you responsible for corrupting Indian morality. How do you deal with that?

Finally Akshay Kumar's dream got fulfilled Akshay Kumar, who has become one of the biggest stars of Bollywood, says his dream was to feature on the hoardings in the country. Recently while shooting for the TV show 'Yaar Mera Superstar' he said, "It feels very good to see yourself on the hoarding. It was a dream which I am living now. I still remember my first hoarding was put up in Juhu and I stood there for

minutes just looking at it." The 48-year-old actor does not have a film industry background but is enjoying the stardom. When he began his acting career in the 1990s, he starred in action films and later he also did romantic and comedy movies. Currently Akshay is busy promoting his upcoming film 'Airlift' that releases this Friday.." -By Santa Banta News Network

Who is Aishwarya's new friend? ndian beauty Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Hollywood star Eva Longoria's friendship is there for all to see in the new L'Oreal Paris La Vie En Rose campaign, in which the two actresses look charismatic. Eva holds Aishwarya close as they pose for the India campaign wearing rose pink-coloured ensembles. The video for the campaign will see the two actresses in a video featuring a song by international singer John Legend. -By Santa Banta News Network

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'Wazir' is intelligently crafted cine spectacle Wazir" from Vidhu Vinod Chopra's stable and directed by Bejoy Nambiar is a dramatic thriller that is artistically crafted with a gripping screenplay and brilliant performances by its ace star cast. An original story by Chopra, it is intelligently and emotionally confronting. It is a revenge story where the strategies in the game of chess are cleverly used as an allegory and keep you riveted to the screen till the end. The screenplay co-written by Abhijat Joshi and Chopra is interestingly layered and unfurls the mystery at the opportune moment, making it an intensely intriguing film. It is a tale of the bonding between two disparate individuals, Pandit Omkarnath Dhar, an effervescent old man with a zest for life and chess, and Anti-Terrorism Squad Officer Danish Ali, in their common grief. Every character is well-etched and designed to interlock the plot effectively. Amitabh Bachchan as Pandit Omkarnath Dhar, once again in a new avatar, delivers a power-packed

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(NC) Canada's aging population has shifted the conversations we're having about technology and successful, independent aging. And although the Canadian population now has more seniors than children, we're not seeing the adoption of meaningful innovations required by this demographic. Technology can be a great way to support seniors who face the challenges of losing their freedom, independence and connection to others. Mobile devices, e-mail and video conferencing are all ways that seniors can stay connected with their community. There is also technology that allows them to live independently at home longer. Philips Lifeline is one example of technology that's helping seniors feel safe in their own home knowing that they can access help at the push of a button. Lifeline's latest innovation— GoSafe—uses six locating capabilities and is designed to automatically detect falls anywhere the person wearing it goes. “GoSafe has made all the difference in the world, giving me the freedom to maintain my active lifestyle without making compromises fueled by fear,” says Ruth, a GoSafe user. “I have a busy lifestyle, so whether I'm close to home, running errands or out volunteering, I don't have to worry.” With the ongoing advancement of technology, and increasing need for senior support, products like Philips Lifeline bridge the technology gap behind felt by the aging population. Seniors prioritize interaction, independence and an enriched aging process more than anything else. Technology can help to avoid moments of fear and isolation, and with the right supports in place, can empower seniors to live life to the fullest with confidence.

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Apna Roots, January 15th, 2016

Experience a Divine Culture

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