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CRIME IN KELOWNA Okanagan city
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hen Kelowna was named the crime capital of Canada in a Statistics Canada report in July, the local RCMP examined the numbers to find out why.
With a crime rate up 6 per cent above 2011 levels, Kelowna was one of only a few census metropolitan areas in Canada to see an increase. Nationwide, 2012 marked the lowest point in police-reported crime since 1972. Cst. Kris Clark, media spokesperson for Kelowna RCMP, says the reasons for the increase include higher rates of drug offences, fraud, break-ins and theft. “Anytime we see drug offences increase that’s always a positive for us because we know that we’re out there proactively taking drugs off the street,” he said. “Our statistics are going to increase before they come down.... When you’re proactive you’re actively out there pursuing these particular offences.” Kelowna Mayor Walter Gray said the same occurred with drinking and driving offences. continued on page 3
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“Kelowna has on a per-capita basis more drinking and driving offences than anywhere else in Canada,” said Gray. “And the reason is because the RCMP have now essentially a no-tolerance policy, and have really stepped up enforcement on impaired driving. So I guess we can look at that and say, ‘Hey, it’s great to be number one!’ “All they’ve got to do is double the number of roadblocks they do in a week, and bingo, your numbers double.” The Kelowna metropolitan area, including the city and neighbouring areas, had a 2012 total of 8,875 crimes per 100,000 people, which makes it the highest of the 33 cities Statistics Canada gathers data on. And in terms of serious crime, Kelowna came in third behind only Regina and Saskatoon in Statistics Canada’s Crime Severity Index measurement. The city measured higher in crime severity in 2012 than previously, according to the statistics. Regina led the country in policereported crime for four years before being superseded by Kelowna in 2012. However, Clark said violent crime was 3 per cent lower in Kelowna in 2012 than previously.
He says another reason crime rates are higher in Kelowna is because of prolific offenders. “When we look at some of our violent crimes we have files typically that have more than a single victim.... So you only have one file, but because you have multiple victims, that increases that statistic.... There’s more to those numbers than just what they seem at face value.” He says a small number of offenders are responsible for the vast majority of crime in Kelowna. “We need to get charges against them and get them sent out of the community. Once they’re out, those numbers come down of course.” In an interview with the Vancouver Sun in July, Clark said some of these offenders have come from places like Vancouver and Calgary after being driven out by crackdowns in those cities. The numbers do tell a story of more arrests and increased police presence. Gray said the current city council decided to add 12 RCMP officers to the Kelowna complement last year, and will be adding 10 more over the next two years. “We have been sort of under-policed for many years, and we felt that
“The problem is, crime isn’t always limited to just those that are residents of the Central Okanagan or Kelowna, and we get 1.5 million visitors per year.” probably the police were being stretched. And so we felt that we wanted (and) needed to keep a safe community, and so we’re on a path to add more officers,” said Gray. Clark said the Kelowna detachment is the second-largest in the province after Surrey. And Kelowna spends 24 per cent of its budget on police services. Gray confirms more police presence will lead to higher crime statistics. “If you’ve got more policemen, you now have more hours per month of policing, and of course if the police are operating at the same high level they
were previously operating at as officers, right away, you’re going to have an increase in crime just by the very fact there are more files being created.”
“I’m comfortable walking at night. Where I live, we’re totally safe. I’ve been in my house for 20 years (and) never had a break in.
So far in 2013, Kelowna’s crime rate is lower than 2012 levels by approximately 15 per cent, according to Clark.
Councillor Colin Basran said, “While we (were) in 2012 the highest-ranked city for crime, it certainly doesn’t feel that way.”
“We’re making positive gains in our crime prevention and crime reduction strategy,” he said.
Both Basran and Singh say there aren’t any criminal issues affecting Indo-Canadian residents any more than any others.
Gray notes it’s difficult for Kelowna to have a good showing in crime statistics due to the number of tourists who travel through. “The crime statistics are based on actual files opened compared against the population. The problem is, crime isn’t always limited just to those that are residents of the Central Okanagan or Kelowna. And we get 1.5 million visitors... per year.” He points to a citizen survey administered by the city every two years. Only nine per cent of citizens felt crime was an issue in Kelowna, he said. “The verbatim feedback we get on these surveys is that people feel safe in their community.” City councillor Mohini Singh echoed the sentiment.
Gray said the current council is accused of being development and growth-driven, with its motto ‘Kelowna is open for business.’ He noted there is a relationship between growth and crime. Kelowna is one of the fastest-growing cities in Canada. Data from the Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation puts it as the secondfastest growing city in terms of number of households. Local Crime Stoppers co-ordinator Gerry Guiltenane says Crime Stoppers Central Okanagan tips led to a high number of drug seizures over the past year in Kelowna, and notes the number of seizures partly depends on whether police have resources to use the tips given to them.
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Charity and Community Efforts are Inspirational In 2004, a colleague of my fathers, Dr Vish Malliah, suggested that there should be a golf tournament in my father’s name. The Kamloops Brain Injury Association was a perfect fit as a charity to support and, over 10 tournaments and several dinners, more than $1 million has been raised to support brain injury survivors. My father work incredibly hard on these efforts and my mother is incredibly instrumental in organizing large fundraising dinners and working hand in hand with my father on the tournaments. They have a great committee of community leaders who are a huge part of the effort. Arjun SiNGH By Arjun Singh
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’d like to take an opportunity to brag about my parents. As I write these words, only a few days have passed since the 10th Annual Gur Singh Golf Tournament. This event, named after my father, raises funds for the Kamloops Brain Injury Association. My father is a retired neurosurgeon who took care of people with brain injuries in his career.
We are so lucky to live in a region where a lot of amazing people lead charity and community efforts. A great example of such an effort is the IndoCan Links Golf Tournament. Now going into it’s 17th year, the IndoCan not only raises a lot of money for worthy causes, it also is organized to foster multi-cultural relationships. A team of young (younger than my dad, at any rate!) business people and professionals run the event. I am not a golfer, but have attended the lively and enjoyable banquet on a few different occasions. I know my dad, who has golfed in the IndoCan many
Kamloops Mayor Peter MIlobar and Gur Singh kick off the annual Gur Singh Invitational Golf Tournament at The Dunes at Kamloops Golf Club. The tournament is a fundraiser for the Kamloops Brain Injury Association. Peter Sharp accompanied them on the bag pipe.
times, is really impressed by the whole event and by the skill and teamwork of the organizers. A huge thank you to the 2013 IndoCan Links organizing committee: Ravinder Dhaliwal, Surinder Gill, Ranbir Dhaliwal, Nandi Spolia, Larry Phillips, Sukhi Chouhan, Sukhbinder Gill, Mike Forbes, Ken Dhaliwal, Paul Manhas, and Krishnia Lakkineni.
Another newer event is Know Your Neighbour Day, celebrated on Guru Nanak’s birthday. Guru Nanak was the founder of the Sikh religion. Last year, Pyara Singh Lotay, with the help of a small committee, hosted over 300 people for a talk on Sikhism, Guru Nanak, and Neighbourliness by Professor Hugh Johnston. There were samosa, tea, and other various snacks. This effort also very much focused on cross cultural connection and the unity
of the human race. Mr Lotay led this effort with a very short time frame. It was very impressive and I can’t wait to see what is planned this year. These examples of charity and community effort serve as a great inspiration to me and, I know, to a vast number of people!
Kelowna's Sandhus of Sun City Cherries:
Hard Work, Integrity and Honesty by Dona Sturmanis
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hanks to the development of late market cherry varieties, Sun City Cherries of Kelowna has a long growing season — from the beginning of July and up to eight weeks later.
"Right now we are at our peak, our busiest time," explained Gordie
Sandhu the third week of July. With him was his father, Herb. Together with their extended family, they run Sun City Cherries, which is one of the Okanagan's most successful cherry growing and packaging operations. Besides operating a successful fruit market, U-Pick and snack bar during the harvest season, Sun City Cherries grows Lapins, Skeena, Sweetheart,
Staccato and Centennial varieties on its 200 acres. They package and sell them to Canada Safeway, Superstore, the U.S. and Asian markets including Hong Kong, Taiwan and China.
at the current site in Kelowna in 1997 and switched over from apples to cherries with replantings. They opened their packaging plant in 2005 and now only package their own fruit.
All of these cherry varieties are large and sweet; some mature later than others. They were also all developed at the Pacific Agri-Food Research Centre in Summerland.
The impressive packing plant is 15,000 square feet and contains equipment like optical sizers, cameras that gauge how large the cherries are. The bigger fruit goes to Asian markets.
Staccato and Sweetheart cherries are popular in Asia; Lapins more so locally.
Sun City Cherries hires seasonal workers from Guatemala, Mexico and Jamaica to work in the orchards and packaging plant and provides housing. Up to 200 could be working in peak season.
Herb Sandhu arrived in Kamloops from the Punjab in 1964 to join his uncle and brother. "My uncle had arrived in 1912," says Herb. "I came because there was a better life here." Herb worked on a Kamloops farm for six years and then headed up to Fort St. James to work in a sawmill. This is where Gordie was born. In 1981, Herb moved his family to Oliver.
Herb and Gordie Sandhu of Sun City Cherries
Here, in addition to farming, the Sandhus packaged the produce of various fruit growers. They ended up
Besides Gordie, Herb has three daughters with his wife Joginder — Paulie, Julie and Balli, who help out at Sun City Cherries during the summer. Altogether, there are 11 grandchildren. Gordie and his wife Sonia
have three children. "Cherries can be lucrative," says Gordie. "Especially late market, since the Washington cherry season is before ours, and they have a very big market." Sun City Cherries are exceptionally large, juicy and very tasty. And with the 200 acres of cherry trees, impressive packing plant and wide-reaching market they have developed, it's easy to see the effort that has been put in by the Sandhu family. "Hard work," says Herb. "Integrity and honesty."
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Soccer tournament a platform for bonding between different communities
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occer tournament organized by Kamloops Punjab Sports Club was a great success. The event served as a platform to showcase Punjabi legacy and customs. Tournament saw guests and teams participating from Surrey, Clearwater and Edmonton. Apart from sports main highlight of the tournament was the scrumptious Indian delicacies. Along with soccer tournament there were variety of events like threelegged race, open races, tug of war and volleyball. “The tournament was started keeping in mind young enthusiastic soccer players from the community,” said Onkar Gill, founder and committee member. “First tournament was held in 1984 and it was organized by East Indian Community Sports Club. Since the year we started we have seen
tremendous support from various communities, which has helped us grow.” Apart from engaging guests in sports, the main aim of the event is to help build strong bond within different communities, “The two-day event saw a turnout of 2500 people from various cities,” said Kulwinder Singh Kular, one of the committee members. “Apart from looking at it as a family outing, the event also brings in a lot of business to the local businesses during these two days.” This year there were 60 teams from various cities representing at the tournament. It was the first year TD Bank was the sponsor for the event. “We thank all our supporters for making this tournament so special. And we hope we see more participation,” said Kular.
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US unemployment crisis T
he number of jobs in the US continued to paint a bleak picture of the ongoing unemployment crisis in the country, as experts said that at current rates America will have to wait years to return to prerecession levels of unemployment.
The jobless rate inched down marginally in August from 7.4 per cent to 7.3 per cent, Xinhua cited figures from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics as saying. The U.S. economy added a paltry 169,000 jobs. "At this rate, it would take until well into 2021 to fill our gap of 8.3 million jobs and return to a healthy labour market," said Economic Policy Institute economist Heidi Shierholz. The U.S. jobs market has been struggling for years now, since the economy tanked at the end of 2007 and sparked a global economic downturn.
While a number of metrics have improved, the jobs crisis remains unsolved, with 11.3 million unemployed and millions more "underemployed" — a term defined as part-timers seeking full-time work. "Furthermore, though the unemployment rate dropped in August, it was for all the wrong reasons," she said. The labour force participation rate dropped to 63.2 percent. Noting that unemployment figures do not include individuals not seeking work, she calculated that if the missing
workers had been added to the equation, the jobless rate would stand at 9.5 per cent. Brookings Institution senior fellow Justin Wolfers said jobs growth remained weak despite what seemed good news on the surface. Growth in July was revised downward from 162,000 to 104,000 new jobs, with June also seeing a downward revision. "Taken together, this month' s revision means we've created 74,000 fewer jobs than previously believed," he said.
"At this rate, it would take until well into 2021 to fill our gap of 8.3 million jobs and return to a healthy labour market."
Echoing the sentiments of other economists, he said: "The decline in the unemployment rate isn't due to folks getting jobs. Instead, it's due to people dropping out of the labour force." "Bottom line, this report says that we're barely creating enough jobs to
keep the unemployment rate falling from its current high levels," he said. "Policymakers have been looking for a signal that the recovery has become self-sustaining. This report doesn't provide it."
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Canadian Immigration Dormant Citizenship Application inventory to be slashed by CIC The citizenship backlog was 349,249 applications at the end of 2012. The average processing time for a citizenship application is presently 25 months for a routine application and 35 months for complicated applications. In his announcement of this initiative, Minister Alexander stated “… the application process has been bogged down by persons who unnecessarily delay the process for everyone else by not taking the process seriously.” It is evident that this initiative will help to speed the process for all serious applicants.
appear to scheduled citizenship tests in the last three years alone. CIC estimates that about 12,000 files will shortly be closed as a result of this policy, thereby allowing those applicants who are eager to obtain their Canadian citizenship to move forward in the queue.
CIC sends notices to applicants using the applicant’s most recent known address. Citizenship applicants are responsible to update their contact information to CIC and can change their address online at: www.cic.gc.ca/english/ information/change-address.asp
Some of the acceptable excuses for missing a citizenship test or interview include
According to Andrea Khanjin, a spokesperson for CIC, about 54,000 citizenship applicants have failed to
• Waiting for the arrival of documents requested from a third party.
Applicants whose files are closed as a result of this initiative will have to reapply and pay a new fee. Their applications will go to the back of the queue. Those who have followed the procedures and responded to notices and questionnaires will find their applications processed more quickly as a result of this initiative. Good news for everyone playing by the rules!
• Caring for a dying parent, • Health constraints following an illness or accident, or
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Rhonda Williams is a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant. She has worked as an immigration consultant since 1996. Prior to that time, Rhonda worked as a Canadian Visa Officer in India and Thailand for several years. Rhonda also teaches in the UBC Certificate in Immigration program and is on the Board of Directors of the Immigration Consultants of Canada Regulatory Council. She is a frequent guest speaker on immigration across the country.
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Deputy Chief Minister Sukhbir Singh Badal, who is also the home minister, launched the scheme at the Khanpur T-point near here, 20 km from Chandigarh, in the evening. He flagged off the first contingent of night patrolling vehicles along the busy
Badal said Punjab was the first state to have a dedicated force of 4,000 personnel for night policing. He said the force had an independent cadre, command and structure.
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and residential areas on the outskirts of cities and towns to curb crimes. Badal said that the objective of the scheme was to give a fillip to night commerce and trade and provide a security umbrella to restaurants, dhabas, eateries, street-hawkers, industrial labour and other night-shift workers such as doctors, nurses, callcentre employees, toll and excise barrier staff and others.
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Talking to media, Badal said that the NPS aimed at augmenting and strengthening, through use of modern technology, the deployment of police personnel during night hours in the cities and towns, national and state highways and major roads of Punjab to instil a sense of security among people.
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Luxury yachting coming to India this October IANS
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umbai, Aug. 18: Indian elite and travel aficionados shall be introduced to the world of luxury high seas yachting, courtesy of Norway's SeaDream Yacht Club in October, the president of the India chapter of the club said on Sunday. The voyage, christened "Passage to the Far East" will be unveiled in Mumbai Oct. 27, before sailing to Goa and Kochi, and then to the Far East, said Sudesh Kishore, president of SeaDream Yacht Club (India). Acclaimed as the world's best, SeaDream will showcase its ultra luxury yachting experiences in the Indian waters for the first time, with 18 unique voyages lasting between seven days and a fortnight, in the Far Eastern region. "With the cruise season just setting, Indians now have the option of sailing the Asian waters to explore the culture in Sea Dream yachts, which will sail to Sri Lanka, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, New Guinea, Hong Kong and North Australia," Kishore told IANS. The voyage will pack in teak decks, luxurious seating and lounging areas with ample room to
relax or stroll as the world goes by, pampering service by an international crew of 95, coupled with home comforts. "We have already received overwhelming response from the Indian travel fraternity in Mumbai, New Delhi, Bangalore and Hyderabad, besides prospective honeymooners and family vacationers," Kishore said. Gitanjali Balani, who is India representative of the SeaDream Yacht Club, said that strategic alliances have been arrived with luxury brands and brand inductions for the travel trade, wedding and events planners to make it a memorable experience for guests. Founded by Norwegian entrepreneur Atle Brynestad in 2001, the SeaDream Yacht Club operates twin ultra-luxury mega yachts, SeaDream I and SeaDream II, with five-20 night sailings in the Caribbean, the Mediterranean, the Black Sea and the Amazon river in South America. The yachts are suited for discerning travellers seeking an unstructured and casual holiday experience, as well as groups and full yacht charters for meetings, incentives and individual private family gatherings with the mantra: "It's yachting, not cruising."
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Hillcrest Farm Market More Than a Market: Farm, Restaurant and B&B by Dona Sturmanis
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he food in the restaurant at Kelowna’s Hillcrest Farm Market is incredible and has built a reputation around town. There are the reliable Western favourites including pancakes, French toast, and omelettes for breakfast and sandwiches for lunch. But there are also Indian specialties such as India coconut curry chicken, prawn masala, mattar paneer, and coconut curry lentil soup, and of course, butter chicken. There are also coffees, teas and blended drinks to accompany these dishes... along with some awesome desserts, many made with produce grown at Hillcrest. After all, first and foremost this is a farm. Barb Bal, along with her husband Chanchal and four children own and operate Hillcrest Farm & Market — son Sukhpaul and wife Varinder, son Mandeep, and daughters Davinder (married to Kavraj) and Dilraj. The business consists of a 100-acre farm, seasonal market and year-round restaurant, and soon-to-be bed-andbreakfast. Barb’s four siblings are not involved with the farm, although one lives nearby. The land on which Hillcrest is located has a fascinating history. Barb is the granddaughter of Okanagan Indo-
Canadian pioneer Baghu Singh, who arrived in Vancouver in 1906 from Punjab to work on the railway. Ten years later, he arrived in Kelowna to set up a farm. “They had it all,” says Barb. “Animals, orchards and gardens. Every generation has lived here.” She points to a home on the property. “That is where I was born.” The current farm grows “everything,” she says. “But mostly apples, cherries, peaches and plums.” Vegetables include tomatoes and squash. Hillcrest Farm’s produce is available locally in the farm market, but is also exported to Asia and Europe. Barb says there are usually 10 people on staff. The restaurant, in business for two years, is open year round. “Everything is popular,” says Barb. “Especially the butter chicken.” And then, of course, there are the incredibly tasty, homemade pakoras and samosas, all created under her watchful eye. Barb’s heart is truly in the restaurant. “I really enjoy cooking and meeting the public.” In addition to all of the other delectable items on the menu at the restaurant, there is freshly-baked bread. By the end of August, the bed-and-
breakfast should be open, located above the restaurant. “There’s a great view overlooking the city,” says Barb. “Plus, guests get their own balcony. They eat their breakfast downstairs in the restaurant.” Hillcrest Farm Market is thinking about welcoming bus tours for the future, but
for the time being, the market and restaurant is full of customers, mostly locals who know their secret — phenomenal produce in the market and Barb’s healthy, palate-pleasing food. Business philosophy for success? “We’re simple and welcoming,” states Barb, with the congenial smile.
Obviously, this credo is working for Hillcrest Farms. And now to dig into her fresh peach strudel, lovingly made with fruit from the farm.
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comprehensive encyclopedia of one of the world’s major religions is set to be unveiled next week in the U.S. The 11-volume work covers Hindu spiritual beliefs, practices and philosophy, and is the culmination of a 25-year academic effort.
The encyclopedia is written in English and includes about 7,000 articles on Hinduism and its practices. The work also deals with Indian history, languages, art, music, dance, architecture, medicine and women’s issues. The entire encyclopedia contains more than 1,000 illustrations and photographs.
Hinduism, but about the whole South Asian tradition,” said University of South Carolina professor Hal French, who met with a small group of scholars in 1987 to offer academic support for the project. “This hadn’t really been attempted before,” said French, 83, a distinguished professor emeritus of religious studies at the school and an associate editor. “It is a milestone of research that brought together both Eastern and Western scholarship.”
Brightly coloured images of Hinduism’s deities fill entire pages, with foot-noted explanations of the forms and powers God can take in the religion.
French, who specializes in the religions of Asia and served as an associate editor of the encyclopedia, said a primary inspiration for the work is one of India’s most revered spiritual leaders, Swami Chidanand Saraswati, who is coming to the University of South Carolina conference that will celebrate the work’s launch.
“The goal was to have something pretty definitive — not just about
Swami Chidanand founded the India Heritage Research Foundation,
“They wanted a source to go to so they could pass the correct information to their children,” which became the parent organization behind the encyclopedia effort. He is president of the Parmarth Niketan Ashram spiritual retreat in Rishikesh, India, and travels to visit with Hindu followers in the United States several times a year. The encyclopedia’s volumes run from 600 to more than 700 pages. Some 3,000 copies are being issued in the first printing and will be of interest to libraries, religious institutions, and those studying Indian culture around the world, French said. Hinduism is the world’s thirdlargest religion, with one billion followers, according to a Pew Research Center study published this year. Christians number 2.2 billion and Muslims 1.6 billion, the study showed. Hinduism’s basic teaching is that the soul never dies, but is reborn each time the body dies. The soul may be reborn in human or animal form.
The cycle of death and rebirth continues until a soul reaches spiritual perfection, and is united in total enlightenment and peace with the supreme being. Many Hindus who settled around the world have found that they need a comprehensive source of information on the religion for their children, said Sadhvi Bhagawati Saraswati, managing editor of the encyclopedia and a secretary of the India Heritage Research Foundation. Children came home from schools where a teacher may have discussed whether Hinduism is a belief in one god, or many gods, and need the proper background to explain it, Sadhvi Bhagawati said in a telephone interview. “They wanted a source to go to so they could pass the correct information to their children,” she said. She explained that the encyclopedia project took more than 20 years
because “it began in pre-computer days.” “If we started today, it might just have taken a few years,” said Sadhvi Bhagawati, who describes herself a disciple of Swami Chidanand. Dr. Meera Narasimhan, vice dean of the USC School of Medicine and chairman of the department of neuropsychiatry, said she met Swami Chidanand several years ago, learned about his and USC’s involvement in the project, and has been working to support it ever since. “I regard this as a legacy that will be left behind for generations to come,” she said, studying the first set of volumes to arrive at the university on Wednesday. They are to be donated to the university’s library system. “This encyclopedia will have a very wide reader base because it covers such a range of subjects,” Narasimhan said.
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Yoga shows promise in psychiatric cases
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oga has shown promising results in in major psychiatric disorders such as depression, schizophrenia, ADHD and sleep complaints, say findings from a review of over 100 studies.
Emerging evidence in support of the 5,000-yearold Indian practice is "highly promising" and showed that yoga may not only help to improve symptoms, but also may also prevent stress-related mental illnesses, said P. Murali Doraiswamy, professor of psychiatry and medicine at Duke, who co-authored the study with Meera Balasubramaniam. Yoga has positive effects on mild depression, affecting more than 350 million people globally, says WHO and sleep complaints, even in the absence of treatments, and improves symptoms tied to schizophrenia and ADHD which is linked with inattentiveness, over-activity, impulsivity, among children, the journal Frontiers in Psychiatry reports. Yoga is a popular exercise and is practiced by 15.8 million adults in the US alone, according to a survey by the Harris Interactive Service Bureau, and its holistic goal of promoting psychical and mental health is widely held in popular belief,
according to a Duke statement. "However, yoga has become such a cultural phenomenon that it has become difficult for physicians and patients to differentiate legitimate claims from hype. Our goal was to examine whether the evidence matched the promise," said Doraiswamy. The review by Duke University Medical Centre of more than a 100 studies, focusing on 16 high-quality controlled studies looked at the effects of yoga on depression, schizophrenia, ADHD, sleep complaints, eating disorders and cognition problems. Benefits of the exercise were found for all mental health illnesses included in the review, except for eating disorders and recognition problems as the evidence for these was conflicting or lacking. Yoga was found to influence key elements of the uman body thought to play a role in mental health in similar ways to that of anti-depressants and psychotherapy. One study found that the exercise affects neurotransmitters, inflammation, oxidative stress, lipids, growth factors and second messengers.
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iss America Nina Davuluri, whose victory was met by a barrage of hateful media tweets, has nonetheless succeeded in putting the spotlight firmly on the Indian American community after she became the first woman of Indian descent to win the coveted title.
their community is a major problem. Nearly half (48 percent) see discrimination as a minor problem, while 38 percent say it is not a problem at all.
Reacting to the tweets disparaging the beauty queen's ethnic heritage - some even called her an "Arab" - and questioning whether her Indian background makes her less "American," Washington think tank Pew Research Centre took note of the community's growing influence. The Indian American community, now numbering more than three million, has notably high rates of education, it pointed out.
Noting that the 2014 International Indian Film Academy Awards event in Tampa "promises to draw in at least 30,000 Indians and $50 million into the local economy," it said "That's plenty of reason to celebrate what Indian culture is doing here at home and on the national stage."
According to the American Community Survey, seven-in-ten Indian Americans ages 25 and older, of 70 percent, have a college degree, compared with 28 percent of the general population.
Miss America, Nina Davuluri
A Pew Research Centre survey of Asian Americans conducted in 2012 also found that that few Indian Americans (10 percent) say discrimination against
"Indian-American women are going mainstream -- from Monday Night Football to Pepsi's CEO. And now, Miss America herself, Nina Davuluri," quipped Tampa, Florida's FOX 13.
Roxanne Jones, a founding editor of ESPN, penned a letter on CNN to "Dear Miss America" thanking her "for reminding us what classic American beauty looks like today." "For the rest of America -- in case any of you have been sleeping for, say, the past two decades, or clinging to out-oftouch fashion magazines -- here's an alert: Beauty is Serena Williams and Michelle Obama. Beauty is Angelina Jolie and Marissa Mayer."
"And yes, beauty is Nina Davuluri, Miss America 2014," she wrote. Sandip Roy, Culture editor, Firstpost. com told upset Indians in a blog post "Nina Davuluri's Story Is an American Story, Not an Indian One." "It's understandable we may all want to bask in her newly crowned glory," but "The storm in a Twitter tea-cup is in fact about some Americans having a problem with her all-American-ness." "Her becoming Miss America represents a reality about their country that they are not willing to accept. It is really not India's problem," he wrote. "I always viewed myself as first and foremost American," the 24-year-old Miss New York said telling ABC's "Good Morning America," during a live video appearance "I'm just really so honoured." Noting that it's the second year in a row that Miss America has hailed from New York, the New York Daily News said "Davuluri can count on plenty of support from the Empire State."
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Smart Buyers
Shop for Value over Price By Kal Basi
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t's instilled in us from an early age to always seek out the lowest price when making a major purchase. Once a buying decision is made our focus shifts to finding it for less. However, when shopping for a used vehicle that is often not the best strategy.
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Libra
Your bold action makes life a lot better — and not just for you! It's one of those days when you show the world what you are made of, and it sits up to pay close attention! Take a risk
Expand your scope to encompass even more of what's going on. You should be able to get others to pitch in when they see that your big picture includes theirs as well. Teamwork is key!
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Scorpio
A mediator needs to step in — is it you? If it's not your fight, offer your judgment, but if you're wrapped up in a struggle, you need to be the first to call for an outside arbitrator. It's the only way.
You're feeling stressed out more than usual, but that could be almost anything. Try not to worry much about anything that hasn't already happened — and that stuff you can take care of quickly!
Gemini
Sagittarius
You are surrounded by the right people — so make the most of their talents and create something wonderful. Your energy is terrific, and you should be able to get people to like teamwork.
It's your lucky month! That could mean you get a great parking space or it could be much bigger — but don't gamble anything you can't afford to lose! That's good advice any day, but don't let cockiness defeat you.
Cancer
Capricorn
It's a good time to double-check your bank account or credit limit — otherwise, you may stumble into a purchase that is far more than you can afford. Things should settle down really soon, though.
Work and business issues are difficult for this time. Can you sneak out early or take the whole day off? If so, terrific — but if not, you may find it easier to get some help early on.
Leo
Aquarius
You feel bathed in radiance — your face is shining with hope and glory, and those around you can't help but feel inspired. It's a good time to lead folks into the next big chapter of your lives.
A contradiction doesn't always mean a lie or a paradox — in fact, it can be the beginning of a new truth! Watch out for supposedly illogical happenings and see what you can learn from them.
Virgo
Pisces
Flexibility is in high demand, so limber up and demonstrate that you can stretch as far as anyone. You may find yourself feeling a little worried about a later development, but keep calm.
This is not a good time to get swept up in other people's drama. That is not to say that you need to separate yourself from the world entirely, but you should try to rise above the petty stuff.
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SnippEts Indian biggest market for salwar kameez: Pakistani designer
India is the biggest market for salwar suits in the world, says Pakistan-based fashion designer Maria .B, who is keen to promote Indian saris in her own country. "India has a big potential and a market 10 times larger than Pakistan. The country has a big scope for salwar suits. I will promote the fashion of Indian saris in my own country," she said. Known as the Queen of Pret in Pakistan, Maria.B has brought about a revolution in the ready-towear market in her country. She started her brand 14 years ago with a vision to bring high quality, trendy and affordable clothes for the modern woman. She has been launching various lines annually for the past 12 years.
Casanova tag will pass with time, says Ranbir The 'Casanova' tag doesn't bother Ranbir Kapoor one bit. The actor, who was earlier in a relationship with Deepika Padukone, and is reportedly currently dating Katrina Kaif, says with time the tag shall be passed to someone younger and new.
Photographs featuring Ranbir and Katrina holidaying in Spain were splashed across the media sometime ago. But the actor is glad that he was busy shooting for Bombay Velvet back then, and he could keep himself detached from all the news. "I think I was very busy and was shooting for Bombay Velvet in Sri Lanka. I was completely into the character, so I didn't really get distracted or depressed," Ranbir said. Being directed by Anurag Kashyap, Bombay Velvet stars Anushka Sharma opposite Ranbir. The actor is also busy promoting Abhinav Kashyap's Besharam, which releases Oct. 2.
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I'll be convincing as a boxer: Priyanka Chopra Actress Priyanka Chopra, who plays Mary Kom, in a biopic on the Olympic bronze medallist, asserts that she will be able to convince the audience in the role of a boxer. Â The actress has never played any sport in her life, yet she is confident of playing a sportsperson in the film. "I will try my best to play a sportsperson in the film. I will try my best to be as close to the boxer as I can. I will convince you as a boxer in the film," Priyanka said in an interview.
"I am arrogant enough to know I am a good actor. So this Casanova image, after I get married in five or 10 years, will pass on to someone younger and new. I am not really trying to work an image. Right now, I am just an actor and trying to sell my movies," the 30-year-old said in an interview.
"I have never played any sport in my life and it's quite ironic that I am playing a sportswoman, but that's the beauty of an actor," she added.
"My image is made by my movies, tabloids and magazines. I can't change that. I am very happy with the work I am doing, my personal life, family, friends...with everything. So it doesn't really bother me, I am not here to make an image or break an image," he added.
"If I play a villain on screen, for that I don't need to be a villain in real life. If I have done action in Don that doesn't mean I need to do it first in real life," Priyanka said.
The 31-year-old said that to play a specific character on screen, an actor doesn't need to be like that in real life too.
The actress was seen doing some daring stunts in Don - The Chase Begins Again and Don 2. Priyanka, who has had personal sessions with the Manipur-based Kom, says her spirit is very inspiring for her as well as for the youth. "For me, Mary Kom is very inspiring. At the age of 32, even after having three kids, she is still in the boxing ring, has been to the Olympics and again she will start training for it," said Priyanka. Kom is a five-time world boxing champion and the only woman boxer to have won a medal in each one of the six world championships. But recognition eluded her for many years and she only got her due after winning a bronze medal at the London Olympics.
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US woman on mission to
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30-year-old psychologist and Yoga teacher from New York came to Agra as a tourist but has now decided to stay back to "reform" the city to make it worthy of "such a beautiful monument as the Taj Mahal".
"This city needs a push. We need new community leaders who can command respect and inspire people," Erin White, draped in a pink sari, told IANS. White, who took part in a programme to feed lepers near the Taj Mahal, said she wants to stay in the city "till 60 or may be more as long as the body permits".
make Agra worthy of Taj
The Yoga teacher decided to do her bit and change perceptions of tourists and local people, after she came to India to help in charity work.
the needy and deserving," she said, referring to the heroic outlaw in British folklore who robbed the rich to donate it to the poor.
that would involve them to share the burden, make them work, teach, discuss or interact with the community. Such tourists will be contacted online."
locals so that they feel involved and become contributors rather than spectators to the process of change that is waiting to happen."
"The city is dirty and no one wants to stay back here for a night. You have to teach people to be conscious of hygiene, health and sensibilities of others. You have to build trust and reach out," she said. "I have now a nucleus of five people and will go on adding more and more good people for a cause that will bridge the communication divide," White said.
White wants Agra to become cleaner and greener, not just physically "but spiritually too". "I have held a seminar of small businessmen and traders. They were told of ethical practices and their responsibilities to society. The process of sensitizing them and to teach them good manners will continue," White said.
White's mantra is "discover, inspire and defend". She is looking out for "heroes" in various fields.
On how many people will support her, White said: "Oh lots, you wait and watch. So many students, businessmen and professionals... I am talking with so many and they all agree that the time for change has indeed come."
"It's kind of a Robin Hood-type arrangement. You take from the rich who have enough and plough back a portion to
Tourists who visit the city engage in what she termed a kind of "rape". "They come, touch, enjoy and go away. What do they take or give? I am working on programmes
"You need role models. A democratic society needs inspiring heroes to move ahead. You need success stories to diffuse the clouds of negativity all around," White said. "I intend to bring celebrities like actor Priyanka Chopra and others to help us in our programmes here, and mobilise the
"And this change will be ushered when everyone in the city gets involved and actively participates in projects that can redefine the existing parameters," White said.
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DHALIWAL FARMS located in Heffley Creek requires 12 F/T farm workers. Duties include: harvesting, washing, grading and packing of Bicycles vegetables. Must be in good physical condition. GLO-DEN’S Wage $12/hr. Fax resume Electric Vehicle Sales & to: 250-578-7160. Service. Dennis 250-5543904. 250-371-7426 (cell).
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Furniture HIDE-A-BED $200. Entertainment Centre $75. Dresser $90. DoubleQueen bed frame (headboard, footboard) $150. All excellent condition. (250)374-1541. SOLID MAPLE Dining Set, six chairs. 4 door Buffet & Hutch. Top condition. $3,500/obo. 250828-1403. UNIQUE ANTIQUESTYLE Wooden Desk with chalkboard top. $80/obo. 250-374-7488.
Heavy Equipment
1967 MUSTANG GTA, 390, Automatic, Awesome Driver! One Owner, Very Original, Shows. 28,698/miles. $23,500. 250-318-8870.
1966 FORD Mustang. Auto, 289. Red. Runs OK. 1993 CASE Crawler 850 Needs TLC. $9,900/obo. For Sale - Misc E - brush & 6 way blade. call for details. 250-828$30,000/obo. 250-319- 2736. 8FT. DROP-IN alum. log- 0813. gers box with wide load Cars sign and lights for p/up 1993 TD12C Crawler truck. C/W 450L. tidy Tractor. New finals. Extank w/pump and tool cellent condition. Call for box. $3,000. 250-729- more info. $38,000. 2501164. 672-9344. CARBOYS FOR wine making. Includes tops. 5gal. $16/ea., 10gal. 2013 CHEVY Spark won $28/ea. Also other supat Y- Dreamhome Lottery. plies available. (250)554Full GM-Warranty. 5spd. 1309. Fully loaded. $12,500. GARLAND COMMER250-376-2667. Auto Misc CIAL gas restaurant 2006 SUBARU Impreza. range. Excellent condiAll wheel YOKOHAMA Winter 65,000kms. tion. 2/open burners, ther- 4 Manual. Excellent 265/65/17, 60% drive. mostat controlled grid- Tires. $10,500. left. $200/firm. condition. dles, oven. $1,600. 250- tread (250)828-0032. (778)471-1089. 372-3965.
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2006 ACURA TSX. 6spd. Black leather, loaded, blue tooth. Mounted winters, hitch, bike-rack. $12,000/obo. 250-3742201.
2000 FORD F150 Lariat 4X4. Fully loaded. 1-owner by mechanic. 180,000kms. $4,900. 250-573-4132.
Parts & Accessories HEADACHE RACK, rails and sliding pipe rack. Short box $750. O.B.O. (250)376-6016
2002 CHEV Impala. 4/dr, F/W/D. 139,600kms, Winters/summers. Recently serviced. Excellent condition. Clean. $4,500. 1978 CADILLAC Coupe (250)374-1541, (250)374DeVille 4door, sedan. 0811. 425/motor. A1 shape. Red interior/white outside 1997 CHRYSLER Intrepw/vinyl top. 29,000 origi- id. P/W, P/L. Auto-starter. touring car. nal miles. Or trade for Excellent Jeep. $4,500/obo. 250- Winter tires/rims. Blockheater. $3,000. 250-374378-3648, 250-525-1212. 4713. 1967 OLDS Cutlass Con- 1990 MAZDA Miata, Limvertible, rare. Completely ited Edition, low miles, restored, new paint, top, needs some bodywork. re-conditioned motor. $6,500/obo. 250-319$29,000/obo. 250-376- 0813. 0803.
Musical Instruments YAMAHA ELECTRIC Organ. 3 keyboard, complete with bench, instruction books, music. $300. Must sell. 250-372-7823.
2006 TOYOTO Corolla. Excellent condition. New tires, brakes, battery. Well maintained. Winter tires. $7995. 250-819-8992. 2006 INFINITI M45 Sport, Excellent condition. Fully loaded. $15,900. Full documentation. Local car. 250-372-2770.
A/C COMPRESSOR. NEW (in box). Fits all Crown Victorias, Grand Marquis, Lincolns 19802006. $500/obo. 2000 WESTWIND 5th (250)554-3631. Wheel. 27’. With hitch and awning. Fully loaded. Like new. $7,000. 250Boats 376-7978. THURSTON Fiberglass 17ft. Boat, double hull. 1992 TRAVELMATE 80Hp Mercury. New paint, 8ft.9” Camper. Bathroom, upholstery, canvas top. hotwater tank. Good $3,200/obo. 250-573- shape. $3,500. 250-6720047. 9559. LUND 12FT. Aluminum. Excellent shape with alu- 1991 FLEETWOOD minum rubber tire kit. Bounder 28’ A-Class. New oars’s. $1,450. 250- Ford 460. Excellent con372-3972. dition. Many quality exSport Utility & 4x4 $18,500/obo. 1999 MARIAH. 25ft. Vol- tras. 2012 FORD Escape XLT. vo Duoprop SS big block (250)573-1736. custom trailer. Fully equipped. on 10,000kms. $26,000/obo. $17,000. 250-682-0039. Snowmobiles Phone 250-554-2151. 14FT. CANAVENTURE. 2007 JEEP Liberty 4x4. New upholstery, canopy. 2008 ARCTIC Bear Cat 3.7 Litre. V6, auto. Good 40hp Mercury c/w trailer. 570, 2001 Polaris RMK condition. Tow bar. Stored in garage. $4,000. 700 - 2-jackets, 2-pants. Tilt Loading Trailer. 95,000kms. $15,995/obo. 250-828-2959. $9,500. 250-319-0813. 250-578-7301
RV/Campers/Trailers
2001 TAHOE LS. 7-seats, 5.3L, SHUSWAP TRAILERS 106,000kms. Remote High Quality Trailers starter, trailer tow. Excel- Equipment/Car Haulers. lent condition. $11,500. Enclosed Cargo, Industri250-828-1392. al HD Flatbeds, Dumpbox/Utility. 1-855-832-8414 Trucks & Vans www.shuswaptrailers.com MOBILE COMMERCIAL INSTANT COTTAGE, Steam Cleaning 5-Ton easily towed. 2006 MonVan Truck with broiler tana 5th Wheel. 34’RL. generator & pumps. 4-slides. Many extras. $15,000. (778)470-3324. $35,000/obo. 250-3922010 GMC Sierra 2WD. 5796. Pictures. Reg-cab, 6ft. box, A/C, DIESEL MOTORHOME. On-star, Tonneau cover, 28’ 1986 Ford. Sleeps 6. running-boards. Warran- Rear twins. 2door fridge. ty. 59,000kms. $13,000. Many extras. $14,500. 250-675-2030. 250-376-4880. 2009 CHEVY Uplander. 2010 8FT. Travel-Lite High mileage reason for Camper and 2008 Dodge low price. Loaded. Good 3500 diesel truck. condition. $7,200/obo. 55,000kms. Like New. 250-554-0580. $53,500. 250-554-0995.
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