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Apna Roots, April 22nd, 2016

Christy Clark comes to Surrey to announce $23M for B.C. gang strategy

By Amy Reid - Surrey Now SURREY — Premier Christy Clark came to Surrey Friday to announce $23 million over three years for an expanded province-wide gun and gang strategy.

"What's happening with gangs is not a Surrey problem. It's a British Columbia problem," said Clark. "When we undertake tough enforcement in one city, many of those gang members, just like cockroaches, find their way to other cities around the province."

As tactics of criminals evolve, police tactics must too, she said.

"We need more resources to do it."

Clark said the new funding will mean more integrated police teams, more prosecutors specifically dedicated to combating gang violence and more supports for officers on the ground.

The dollars will mean two additional 10-person Combined Forces

Special Enforcement Unit teams, according to Clark.

"More boots on the ground. More police officers on the ground. All of them very visible. It's going to be permanent funding," Clark remarked.

The funding will be available immediately, she noted, but it’s not known how quickly the new teams will be on the ground.

Clark said the investment will also mean a "new office of crime reduction and gang outreach for people to escape gang life."

The Premier also said the province will "enhance" the ability Crime Stoppers.

"Every single tip that leads to something, from on the policing end, every single one will receive an award," said Clark. "It's an unlimited amount of

Surrey man accused of groping young woman on SkyTrain

by Tom Zytaruk - Surrey Now SURREY — A Surrey man charged with sexual assault is accused of forcefully groping a young woman after she boarded SkyTrain at the Surrey Central Station.

Transit Police investigating the April 14 incident arrested 60-year-old David Evan Ramsey. He has been released from court on a promise to appear before a judge in New Westminster provincial court on April 27. Until then, Ramsey is allowed to ride SkyTrain but only between Surrey Central Station and Columbia Station, and he is not to possess weapons.

Transit Police spokeswoman Anne Drennan said the young woman boarded the train at 6:50 p.m. and a man boarded

at the next stop north, Gateway Station, and sat in front of her.

"He turned and stared at her, repeatedly telling her she was pretty," Drennan said. "The man was so intent in his staring that the woman was able to take a photo of him without him being aware. After several moments of continuous staring, the man reached

around and allegedly forcefully pushed his hand between the woman's legs."

Drennan said the woman pushed him away but he kept staring at her until he got off the train at Columbia Station.

The woman disembarked at the 22nd Street Station and reported the incident to a SkyTrain attendant who then called police.

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She added, "We will not rest until we put an end to this cycle of violence," calling the suspects "low-life, low-level criminals."

Clark urged gangsters to come forward.

“If you’re involved and you want to get out, call the RCMP, let us help you."

Surrey Mayor Linda Hepner welcomed the news, particularly the new prosecutors. Hepner noted the time between an arrest and prosecution is often "elongated."

Surrey has seen more than 30 shootings on its streets so far this year.

Police say several are believed to be connected to a new drug war different from last year's dial-a-dope turf war.

Surrey-Newton NDP MLA Harry Bains told Black Press the government needs to do more, pointing to his party's Surrey Accord, which calls for a community court in Surrey.

Harry Bains NDP MLA have been proposing Surrey Accord for last decade.

“We’ve suggested we need a specialized court for prolific offenders so we can deal with the underlying problems… Vancouver has that, we don’t have that," he noted.

Bains said the NDP have also been calling for new officers in Surrey for years.

“Finally they are adding 100 new police officers. They should have been added in the last 10 years. We need to continue to add those resources.”

He added: “When those drug deals go unchecked then others are invited into that area. That’s when the shooting starts because they’re competing with each other."

Bains also called for regulation of recovery homes.

“We have over 250 in Surrey," he remarked. "Over 200 of them are unregulated and they’re unlicensed.”

He said Surrey also doesn’t have enough detox and treatment centres.

At a Surrey Board of Trade Luncheon Thursday (April 14), Surrey RCMP's top cop, Asst. Commissioner Bill Fordy emphasized the need for education and prevention.

He said people should expect police to stop the violence, and are making progress. Last week they arrested five people and seized 13 guns.

"We will not arrest our way out of this issue. We will educate our way out of this issue,” Fordy said matter-of-factly.

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Apna Roots, April 22nd, 2016

The Prime Minister of Canada announces KomagataMaru apology The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced that on May 18, 2016, he will make a formal apology in the House of Commons for the KomagataMaru incident.

“As a nation, we should never forget the prejudice suffered by the Sikh community at the hands of the Canadian government of the day. We should not – and we will not.”

- Rt. Hon. Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada This year will mark the 102nd anniversary of the KomagataMaru incident, where 376 passengers of mostly Sikh descent arrived in Vancouver and were refused entry into Canada due to the discriminatory laws of the time.

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Motorists corral driver after multi-car crash in Surrey SURREY — A group of Surrey motorists took the law into their own hands Sunday morning and apprehended a suspected impaired driver following a bizarre multicar crash.

An Acura being driven eastbound along 96 Avenue at 128 Street at 9:40 a.m. first struck a Subaru SUV in the left-turn lane.

The car continued into the oncoming lane and smashed into a Toyota and a BMW before it stopped on the median strip.

As people approached, the man inside allegedly pulled a knife and tried to flee. The group managed to contain the man, but

as RCMP arrived he again tried to make a getaway. Police were able to catch him and take him into custody.

According to Surrey RCMP Insp. Rick Burns the man faces numerous charges, including

driving with stolen licence plates.

“We believe the car had stolen plates,” he said. Burns also said they are looking at impaired driving and both alcohol and drug impairment is being reviewed.

After the suspect’s vehicle crashed into the three cars, Burns said bystanders went into action. “He tried to flee on foot and the public grabbed him,” he said. And while Burns said police commend people for helping with the crime busting, they warn the public that with all the recent gun violence in Surrey a suspect could have a firearm and be dangerous.

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Apna Roots, April 22nd, 2016

Teen charged with murder in stabbing death of 17-year-old Jaylon Sandhu in Surrey A teenager has been arrested and charged in connection with the December 2014 death of 17-year-old Jaylen Sandhu.

The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team announced on Monday morning that the 18-year-old suspect was arrested on Friday in another province and is charged with second-degree murder.

The accused, who was 17 at the time of the offence and cannot be named under the Youth Criminal Justice Act, is expected to appear in provincial court in Surrey on Monday afternoon.

Just after 2 p.m. on Dec. 18, 2014, Surrey RCMP received reports from witnesses about two men fighting near the intersection of 88th Avenue and 163rd Street.

When officers arrived, they found Sandhu — a local high-school student — seriously injured. He was taken to hospital, but he succumbed to his injuries.

Police say Sandhu and the accused knew each other. There is no indication that the altercation was related to any other criminal activity.

“This is a case where a teenage boy lost his life over a fight,” said IHIT spokeswoman Sgt. Stephanie Ashton, describing it as “a high-school incident.”

Ashton said the family and friends of the victim and members of the community contacted police right away

and provided information that led to police identifying a suspect early in the investigation.

Ashton said Sandhu’s family is aware of the arrest and charge, and have asked for privacy.

“Jaylen came from a tight-knit family who are now dealing with the events of his death a second time as they hear news of this arrest,” she said.

“Knowing the person allegedly responsible for Jaylen’s death is in custody may come as a relief to them.”

The teen’s father, Danny Sandhu, told the Surrey Now last month that his son was “a great kid” with a big heart who loved football.

A foundation has been set up in his name to provide an annual $1,000 scholarship to a student at Fleetwood Park Secondary. A pub night on May 22 at Edith + Arthur’s Public House (8410 160th St.) will raise funds for the scholarship.

BY JENNIFER SALTMAN

Calgary police deputy chief Sat Parhar under ASIRT investigation A deputy chief with the Calgary police is being investigated by the province's police watchdog — a fact the chief was aware of when he promoted him, CBC News has confirmed.

Sat Parhar is the subject of a complaint by a fellow member of the Calgary police. The chief of police, Roger Chaffin, was aware of the complaint when Parhar was promoted to deputy chief.

The complaint is based on a sworn affidavit that Parhar is being accused of

not handling properly. The complaint could not be investigated internally

without at least the appearance of a conflict of interest, which is why the investigation was handed off to the Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT), according to CBC sources.

They believe Parhar will likely be cleared of any wrongdoing.

Parhar has been with the Calgary police for 25 years and currently heads the bureau of specialized investigations, which is responsible for areas including organized crime, intelligence and homicide.

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Police identify man found dead in Harvest Hills as Harsimran Singh Birdi Now saying the young man found dead Thursday morning in a northwest Calgary suburb was the victim of a targeted homicide, police are trying to figure out who did it and why.

Harsimran Singh Birdi, 20, was identified by city police as the victim of homicide a day after he was found laying dead in an alley along the 9700 block of Harvest Hills Link N.E. Birdi was found by residents, dead, about 8:30 a.m. and police quickly barricaded much of the block with the tell-tale yellow crime scene tape.

Reporters who had viewed the death scene before police ejected them described it as “bloody” with the victim’s face severely battered and Insp. Don Coleman with the major crimes section said there were “signs of violence.”

Police released new information Friday, saying the young man’s slaying was not random.

Exactly what caused Birdi’s death, however, is not yet being released by police, pending further examination after an autopsy conducted Friday.

Hours earlier Thursday morning — at about 2:30 a.m. — residents heard shouts and a vehicle speeding off, but it’s not yet clear if those observations are related to Birdi’s death.

Now Calgary police homicide investigators are trying to piece together what Birdi was up to — where he was, who he was with and the like — in the days prior to his death.

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Apna Roots, April 22nd, 2016

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Gordzilla in the City: We’re tops in B.C. when it comes to lousy driving

Nationally, 12 per cent fell into that group, while just seven per cent of British Columbians said it, although I’m wondering, given what I see on the roads daily, if perhaps that last group were shut-ins.

We’re even jerks when it comes to parking. Seventy per cent of B.C. respondents said they had seen vehicles “taking up two or more spots in a parking lot,” compared with the national average of 61 per cent. Only those jerks in Alberta were worse, at 75 per cent. (Albertans were most likely to report having been in a car crash in the past month, at eight per cent, compared with five per cent in B.C. and nationally.)

By Gordon Clark If you think that every other driver on the road is actively trying to kill you, you’re not alone.

Apparently, half of Canadians say that drivers in their communities are worse than they were five years ago, according to a new poll by Insights West. And nearly nine-in-10 survey respondents reported witnessing a driver disobeying in the past month rules of the road, a statistic that will probably seem quaintly low to Metro Vancouver drivers. I normally can’t drive for longer than five minutes in Vancouver without seeing some wing nut behind the wheel doing something illegal and/or possibly psychotic.

As it turns out, the poll found that B.C. drivers are the most dangerous, with those surveyed in our province reporting that they had experienced various types of lousy driving more frequently than other Canadians.

For instance, 48 per cent of British Columbians said that they had had “close calls” in the past month where they had been forced to slam on their brakes or steer “violently to avoid a crash.” That compared with the national average of 39 per cent.

Other examples of bad driving that were worse in B.C. included drivers “not signalling before a turn” (84 per cent in B.C. compared with 78 per cent Canada-wide), “not stopping at

In a statistic that I think hints that racism or sexism may be at play, British Columbians were most likely to say (68 per cent of respondents) that “specific groups or people … are worse drivers than others.” Hmm … I wonder what groups they mean?

Fortunately, we don’t hear cracks about “women drivers” like we did in the past and for good reason. It’s a wellestablished fact that female drivers are less likely to crash than men, something also found in the poll, conducted Jan. 24 to 26 with 1,002 Canadian adults.

Just two per cent of women reported being in a crash in the previous month compared with eight per cent of men. Folks 55 and older also reported the same two-per-cent crash rate. That compared with the nine-per-cent of people aged 18 to 34 who reported being in accidents in the previous month, which now has me rethinking whether to lend my kids the car.

Finally, the poll also revealed that the older you are, the more likely you are to believe that driving habits were better in the past. Fifty-six per cent of those 55 and older said drivers were worse, compared with 48 per cent of those 35 to 54 and 46 per cent of respondents aged 18 to 34.

Then again, the older you get, the more you tend to think that things were better in the past. I’m guilty of that at times, although I may not always be right.

an intersection when it was required” (61 per cent versus 49 per cent) and “turning right or left from an incorrect lane” (58 per cent compared with 41 per cent nationally).

That last one resonates with me after I nearly stood my truck on its nose last week hitting the brakes to avoid killing the jackass who suddenly cut across two congested lanes of busy traffic on Highway 99 without signalling to get to an exit. My pulse still may not have returned to normal.

Not surprisingly, B.C. respondents to the poll were least likely to report that they hadn’t witnessed bad driving.

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Crime plummeting in Surrey, latest police statistics show Crime is nosediving in Surrey – according to statistics just released by the RCMP. On Wednesday morning, Surrey RCMP made its first-quarter statistics public, and they show crimes dropping in almost every category for the first three months of this year when compared to the same time last year.

Violent crime is down two per cent and property crime is down 11 per cent.

Murders have decreased33 per cent (two, as opposed to the three in the first quarter last year); attempted murder is down to 10 from 13 last year; and robbery dropped 29 per cent.

Business break-and-enters were cut by 19 per cent, while residential breakins decreased five per cent.

Motor vehicle theft was down by 14 per cent.

Surrey RCMP said the latest report is a positive one, but as with all quarterly statistics, they noted they are just a snapshot of a relatively small period of time.

The statistics come out as the police deal with 34 incidents of shots fired in

the city so far this year, eclipsing the rate of gun violence last year.

Those incidents are reported in different areas of the statistics, depending on how the crime unfolded.

Eight people who were shot may have been logged as attempted murder or assault with a weapon, depending on the circumstances.

The one person who was killed as a result of a shooting was logged as a murder.

Some cautionary areas of the statistics include sexual assaults, which were up 67 per cent.

Surrey RCMP Cpl. Scotty Schumann said those numbers are something that caught police attention.

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Abduction and kidnapping were also up 23 per cent during the first part of 2016, fraud rose 17 per cent and shoplifting increased eight per cent.

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The sudoku puzzle is mostly a 9-by9 grid made up of 3-by-3 subgrids. Some cells already contain numbers, known as givens. The goal is to fill in the empty cells, one number in each, so that each column, row, and region contains the numbers 1 through 9 exactly once. Each number in the solution therefore occurs only once. in each of three "directions".

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by Tom Fletcher - BC Local News Thousands of low-income B.C. seniors missed out on important federal benefits because they didn't file an income tax form, B.C.'s Seniors Advocate says.

With the April tax deadline approaching, Isobel Mackenzie has reminded seniors that 13,000 B.C. residents were found in a national survey to have missed out on the Guaranteed Income Supplement for as much as seven years. Once identified, seniors received retroactive payments from Ottawa.

"GIS is a key support for the lowest income seniors," Mackenzie said. "These are seniors living on $17,300 annually or less; however to receive this GIS you must file an income tax return."

Other B.C. senior benefits that require tax filing include Shelter Aid for Elderly Renters (SAFER), a subsidized BC Bus Pass for seniors

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Rob K gifts $200K Lamborghini to Blac Chyna

Washington D.C., (ANI): After giving her a bling on her finger, Rob Kardashian recently gifted his fiancee Blac Chyna a special ride.

The 29-year-old reality star has bought his 27-year-old model finacee a purple 2016 Huracan Lamborghini shedding almost 200,000 dollars, reports E! Online.

Sources revealed that he purchased from Lamborghini Beverly Hills.

Chyna took to Instagram to share news of the gift and wrote, "Thank you baby for my Huracan Lamborghini @robkardashian." Along with this, she shared a picture of the couple standing beside the sports car in her driveway.

She also shared a video of the car on Snapchat, which was shared by a fan Instagram account. (ANI)

Is 'Triple package' related to success prediction?

Washington D.C., April 21 (ANI): Why some groups "do strikingly better than others in terms of wealth, position and other conventional measures of success," is explained in a controversial 2014 book 'The Triple Package: How Three Unlikely Traits Explain the Rise and Fall of Cultural Groups in America.'

Legal scholars Amy Chua and her husband, Jed Rubenfeld, authors of the book, used primarily anecdotal evidence and theorised that people deemed to be extraordinarily successful shared three dominant cultural traits: a superiority complex, personal insecurity and impulse control.

Further, they asserted that highly successful people belonged to one of eight groups: Cubans, East Asians, Indians, Jews, Lebanese, Mormons, Nigerians and Persians.

The theory received widespread attention, in part because Chua had touched off an intense debate earlier with her bestseller, 'Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother.'

But a new study by two Union College psychology professors finds there is little evidence to support the idea of the so-called triple package.

Instead, Joshua Hart and Christopher Chabris counter that intelligence; conscientiousness and economic advantage are the most likely elements of success, regardless of ethnicity.

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separate online surveys of nearly 1,300 adults. Participants were asked a series of questions designed to measure their impulsiveness, ethnocentrism and personal insecurity. They also completed a test of their cognitive abilities. Finally, participants provided their income, occupation, education and other awards and achievements.

After analysing the data in a number of ways, Hart and Chabris concluded that Chua and Rubenfeld's theory of a triple package failed scientific scrutiny, according to the study published in the journal Personality and Individual Differences.

The researchers also found that the most interesting and counterintuitive part of the triple package theory that "personal insecurity" would create success among people who also have a sense of group superiority and impulse control was directly contradicted by the study.

The study mirrors previous research showing that cognitive ability, conscientiousness and socioeconomic status give people advantages on the path to success.

The study has been published in Personality and Individual Differences.

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Dog walking benefit older adults Washington D.C., (ANI): Researchers at the University of Missouri have found that older adults who also are pet owners benefit from the bonds they form with their canine companions.

Dog walking is associated with lower body mass index, fewer doctor visits, more frequent exercise and an increase in social benefits for seniors. study explored the "Our associations between dog ownership and pet bonding with walking behavior and health outcomes in older adults," said Rebecca Johnson, a

professor at the MU College of Veterinary Medicine.

"This study provides evidence for the association between dog walking and physical health using a large, nationally representative sample," she added.

The study analysed 2012 data from the Health and Retirement study sponsored by the National Institute on Aging and the Social Security Administration. It included data about human-animal interactions, physical activity, and frequency of doctor visits and health outcomes of the

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indicated that people with higher degrees of pet bonding were more likely to walk their dogs and to spend more time walking their dogs each time than those who reported weaker bonds. Additionally, the study showed that pet walking offers a means to socialize with pet owners and others.

Retirement communities also could be encouraged to incorporate more pet-friendly policies such as including dog walking trails and dog exercise areas so that their residents could have access to the health benefits, Johnson said. (ANI)

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Washington D.C., (ANI): Recent study has revealed that men, who consume diets high in fat, are more likely to feel sleepy during the day, report sleep problems at night and are more likely to suffer from sleep apnea.

This is the result of the Men Androgen Inflammation Lifestyle Environment and Stress (MAILES) study looking at the association between fatty diets and sleep, conducted by the University of Adelaide's Population Research and Outcome Studies unit in the School of Medicine and the Freemasons Foundation Centre for Men's Health.

The results is based on data of more than 1800 Australian men aged 35-80, including their dietary habits over a 12-month period.

Author Yingting Cao said that after adjusting for other demographic and lifestyle factors and chronic diseases, they found that those who consumed the highest fat intake were more likely to experience excessive daytime sleepiness. Cao added that this has significant implications for alertness and concentration, which would be of particular concern to workers. The researcher added that poor sleep and feeling sleepy during the day means you have less energy, but this in turn is known to increase people's cravings for high- fat, highcarbohydrate foods, which is then associated with poor sleep outcomes.

So the poor diet-and-sleep pattern can become a vicious cycle.

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The New Moon on April 7 reminds you that the world is indeed your oyster. Are there things you want to do, people you want to meet, places you want to go?

(July 23-Aug 22) (July 23-Aug 22) What are you waiting for? Do even one and it will be magnificent. The Full Moon on April 21 shines directly into your career and work world. Be settled, don't respond emotionally to any situation, and remember your great reserve of talent, skill, and practicality Not putting yourself first is the best way to advance at the New Moon on April 7.

Without being a busybody, you can help or cheer up someone and turn his or her life around - and your own as well. You're more powerful and influential than you realize.

(Aug. 23 - Sept. 22) The Full Moon on April 21 speaks to your social life. It could increase your desire to be popular and be around more outgoing people. Indulge that inclination and enjoy the company of others more.

The New Moon on April 7 portends big fun and games! Your inner child is very near the surface now, and you may feel a lot of those childlike thrills that come from being more creative and more daring. Material possessions could take on more importance (Nov 22 22- -Dec. Dec 21) (Nov. 21 during the Full Moon on April 21. You might find yourself acquiring or being offered more than you really want, or you may find a new home for that special item or heirloom that is no longer a part of your life The April 7 New Moon returns your focus to your home. Sure, it's a responsibility and sometimes a burden, but primarily it's the place where you live and spend your most intimate time. Reclaim some part of it and (Dec 22.22.- Jan. Jan. 19) 19) (Dec make it uniquely yours, and enjoy doing so. The Full Moon on April 21 shines down on your immediate surroundings and friends. Feel empowered and capable of everything as the Moon conjoins Pluto in Capricorn on April 28.

A more adventurous social life beckons with the New Moon on April 7. Invitations could come your way, so pick and choose based on the sheer pleasure of the offer. The Full Moon on April 21 accents your people skills and talent for bringing people together.

(May 21-June 21) (May 21-June 21) Others may have ideas, plans, or agendas but not know how to get things going. You will be the catalyst who sets things in motion as you earn great respect and other sorts of rewards. Mercury turns retrograde in Taurus on April 28.

The April 7 New Moon buzzes with romance and love. It's your time to be lucky in love, more attractive than you expected, and showered with more attention than you imagined. Be prepared for admiration from a surprising source.

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23 -Oct. -Oct.23) 23) The Full Moon on April 21 could touch off some deeply buried needs or desires that you may have forgotten or repressed for far too long. Be kind to yourself and perhaps tolerate being a bit more emotional. It's OK to cry in private.

Step into the spotlight at work when the New Moon arrives on April 7. There may be no obvious or conspicuous benefit, but behind the scenes there could be a lot that will benefit you later.

Let your good work speak for itself. ( June 22-July 22) Around the Full Moon on April 21, some issue, charity, or cause out in the world may attract your attention and draw you out to be more socially active. Do what you can, if only to educate yourself. Act locally, but think globally.

The New Moon on April 7 emphasizes health and vitality. Ramp up the attention you pay to your own wellbeing. Eat more healthfully and be more active. A rough-and-tumble sport isn't required. Just enjoy spending less time (Oct. 24 - Nov. 21) on the sofa with drinks and snacks. The (Oct. 24 - Nov. 21) Full Moon on April 21 is all about love. you could experience a profound romantic insight into someone special or your own heart. A Moon/Mars sextile on April 29 smoothes out an otherwise complicated weekend.

Friends and family members could have you surrounded during the New Moon on April 7.

Maintain as much distance as you need. Still, it might be hard to carve out time from others who think they're merely trying to keep in touch. Work and career demands could tug at (Jan. 20 -Feb. 19) (Jan 20 Feb you around the Full Moon on April 21, but your heartstrings are securely tied to home. You'll meet all obligations and perform your duties, but not until you are home will you feel truly happy. ______________ Money matters are favored around the New Moon on April 7. Things may not go exactly as planned, so be prepared to be a bit flexible. Sudden (Feb. 20 -Mar. 20) changes or newly discovered rules and regulations should all work to your benefit, though. There may be a lot that you'd rather do at the Full Moon on April 21, but your social circle might have other plans. You aren't one to disappoint, and you'll have fun either way, but your suggestions may not get first consideration.

The April 7 New Moon is all about you!

Fun with friends and neighbors and perhaps a birthday surprise or two are all likely. Be at your most playful and (Mar. (Mar.2121- April April 19) energetic, and be on the best of terms with co-workers and officemates, too. You could be busy beyond belief around the Full Moon on April 21, so take good care of yourself on the inside. Protect your private time, get enough peace and quiet, then go out and rule the world. The Moon/Mars conjunction on April 25 gets your work week off to a quick start.

The New Moon on April 7 brings an endless stream of crazy, brilliant ideas. Keep things to yourself, though. If one special project seems wise and possible, try it without talking about it first. You'll see right away who appreciates you. Romance shines (Apr. 20- may 20) brightly during the Full Moon on April 21.

Cling to those idealistic visions of love and let a special someone be there for you. A gift for you or your home could appear.

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We heard that the actress thoroughly enjoyed shooting for that particular scene.

It is not everyday that you see a star in a public transport. When we spoke to Shraddha about her experience of shooting in the bus, she expressed how she enjoyed it. The actress felt nostalgic as the bus took her back to the time she was in school. Her school friends and she have some crazy memories of bus rides together that they took during school trips.

-By Santa Banta News Network

Review So finally wait gets over as our very own "Bond, James Bond" is here again with the much awaited cine spectacle of the year i.e. Spectre.

Just like any other Bond cine flick "Spectre" too starts off on an inspiring and intriguing note with a visually exciting oeuvre.

Plot of Spectre takes off from Mexico City with two plots running in parallel, where one showcases `The Day of The Dead` carnival in the forefront the other one showcases Agent Bond (Daniel Craig) trailing some criminals in a continuous tracking shot. He shoots them, blows up the building they are holed up in and escapes the crumbling structure only to land up fighting the criminal inside the helicopter over the town square. This entire opening sequence is extremely thrilling and electrifying, but after that one gaze grabbing depiction nothing manages to match the level.

What follows next is Bond's quest for the nexus which is responsible for the deaths of his dear ones. With story rolling ahead Bond lands in the arena of nefarious terrorist organization, 'Spectre' and its dreaded leader Franz Oberhauser, who has his own personal agenda for causing Bond misery.

Unlike many Bond movies narration of `Spectre`, for a relatively longer period, cruises in "Bond is on vacation" mode with tons of

Lack luster 'Spectre'

globetrotting between set pieces from Mexico to London to Rome to Austria to Tangier in Morocco. And that too in the absence of any quality entertainment. So what follows next to know you have to have rendezvous with `Spectre` As ever, Daniel Craig, in his fourth James Bond avatar has again looked suave. But unfortunately, this time his quip-heavy, flippant killing machine and woman charmer reputation seems to be an obtruded one. And this fact gets depicted time and again in those awkward and redundant love scenes

and prolonged action sequences.

Lea Seydoux (Madeleine Swan) as Bond's love interest, is not up to the `Bond standards` and looks pale in comparison to all the divas whom Bond have dated in the past. In fact even the kind of half cooked chemistry which Bond and his lady love shares neither looks interesting, nor creates any craving among the viewers.

Besides, Christoph Waltz as the antagonist of "Spectre" lacks the persona of a menacing baddie which we are used to of watching in any Bond cine spectacle.

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Though Spectre's director Sam Mendes maintains a heavy, gritty, operatic aesthetic, but in spite of that a tonal mismatch among the various perspectives of the movie makes this Bond cine saga look like one of the dullest, least captivating and most perfunctory action saga of the year.

In fact it won't be wrong to say that Spectre is more of like a romantic thriller than an espionage cine cantata, where a bloated plot keeps on flowing at a meandering pace, without leaving any space for logical validity. And what acts like an extra burden on an already sinking ship is the concepts like surveillance abuse, which are not only poorly expressed, but also look totally abstract or rather fictional.

Although Sam Mendes has tried to well utilize the professional adeptness of his cinematographer Hoyte Van Hoytema by deploying a mild amount of cinematographic variation, but even this skill set fails in bringing Spectre up to the level of previous editions of Bond sagas.

On the whole, "Spectre" may appear like a dazzling film, but in reality it lacks the luster and adrenaline rush which a typical 007 film carries or should carry in it.

-By Santa Banta News Network

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‘Fan’: Shah Rukh Khan is splendid and flawed in double role When you play a Bollywood matinee idol in a film, there’s a danger of it being an exercise in selfindulgence, but the thriller Fan doesn’t fall into that trap.

Shah Rukh Khan, who plays the fictional Bollywood superstar Aryan Khanna, doesn’t let that happen.

The 50-year-old actor is splendid in his role as a self-made star. He slips into his own shoes, so to speak and doesn’t miss a beat. Just like in real life, Khanna is charming, polished and brimming with integrity.

But Khan, who is in a double role here, falters while playing the disillusioned, flawed fan Gaurav. While there are sparks of brilliance shown by Khan while playing the Delhi-based fanboy, he goes overboard in several of the key scenes. For instance, the part where Gaurav gets a telephone call from Aryan Khanna on his mobile phone is cute at first, but turns overdramatic by the end of their

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conversation. A little bit of subtlety would have gone a long way in making it a stand-out scene. Simply put, Khan has a tendency to overdo the

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While we root for the underdog Gaurav at first, there’s a tectonic shift in loyalties once Aryan Khanna comes into the picture and digs his designer shoes into the ground. And that may make you wonder if the purpose of the film was somehow defeated. Ideally, shouldn’t a movie called Fan be all about rooting for the loyalist?

Having said that, Fan is definitely watchable. It’s engaging to watch a powerful actor and his seemingly powerless admirer indulge in a twisted battle of wills.

Gaurav, who has the most distracting set of white teeth, jumps to the dark side when Khanna unwittingly

rejects his eager advances for a fiveminute meet and greet.

Clearly, the thriller milks the ‘hell hath seen no fury like a fan spurned’ sentiment. But I wish Gaurav’s fury was more sinister.

Plus, how a powerless lad like Gaurav gains sudden power and resources to disgrace a superstar isn’t fully established in the film, but his sly moves make for a good watch. The fan’s devilishness was too vanilla and stood in the way of Fan being a terrific film.

Often, Gaurav, 25, comes across as a guy who is in dire need of therapy.

A shrink and not a star’s approval is what he should have been fighting for.

Even a tight slap or two to beat some sense into this boy would have worked. As a viewer, you are often gritting your teeth at Gaurav’s selfdestructive stupidity and his motives to wreak revenge seems petty. Perhaps, that was a deliberate move on the part of its makers — frustrate and make the viewers make their own call on whose fault it was anyway.

The action scenes towards the climax are long, but well-executed.

Watch this if you are a die-hard fan of Khan, but don’t expect an unpredictable thriller. The key here is to manage your expectations and you will walk home smiling at having seen an engaging drama about a stupid fan and a faultless superstar.

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Three ways to grocery shop sustainably (NC) Whether it's recycling, switching to public transit or using energy-efficient lightbulbs, there are always ways to reduce your carbon footprint. But have you ever thought about making your grocery shopping more sustainable? The Canadian Health Food Association (CHFA) shares how shopping just a little differently can help.

Shop organic Organic farming methods are developed proactively with ecological balance in mind, without pesticides that harm the environment, including the soil, our water supply and your health. It's easy to identify foods that meet Canada's high organic standards. Simply look for the Canada Organic logo to ensure that what you bring home to your kitchen contains more than 95 per cent organic ingredients.

Shop local Shopping local has great benefits for you, your community and the environment.

Walking to your neighbourhood health food store versus driving to the nearest

A worry-free season with three essential vitamins

big-box retailer can be considered an investment in your own community.

When you put your dollars back in your own neighbourhood, you're supporting jobs of those around you. Also, frequenting a local health food store will help you become more familiar with your grocers. As they learn more about what you and your neighbours are looking for, you're more likely to find the products you want on their shelves.

Shop ethically By buying sustainable foods, you're also supporting organic farmers who work in safer conditions and receive fairer wages. Organic farms avoid the use of pesticides, insecticides and other harmful chemicals which workers can ingest while on the job. Many of these

(NC) Spring has sprung and it's time to get outdoors. Before you rush to get some much-needed sunshine and fresh air, consider the obstacles that might be preventing you from having fun and staying safe this season. The Canadian Health Food Association (CHFA) has some tips to ensure you enjoy a worryfree spring, and it's as simple as remembering your ABCs. Continue to protect your skin with vitamin A. It's essential to ensure your skin is healthy year-round. So just because you've gotten through the dry winter air doesn't mean that you can stop taking care of your skin. One way to keep your skin looking and feeling great is to make sure you're getting enough vitamin A. Did you know that vitamin A is a vital nutrient which promotes skin repair and maintenance? In fact, people with vitamin A deficiencies are more prone to dry, flaky skin. Make sure you're getting enough vitamin A in your diet from foods such as sweet potatoes, spinach and fish oils.

Stay active with vitamin B. Spring is the time for adventures and exploring nature. But this means you'll need enough energy to keep up. “B vitamins� is a term that actually includes eight different vitamins, some of which you may recognize, such as riboflavin and folic acid. They help your body convert

the carbohydrates you eat into glucose, fuel for your body. They can be found in a variety of foods, such as almonds, pork, poultry and whole cereals, but because of the variety of different types of B vitamins, it may be difficult to get them all from a few sources. Try a B-complex vitamin to make sure you're getting the support you need to stay active from sunrise to beyond sunset.

Keep allergy symptoms at bay with vitamin C. Vitamin C should stand for vitamin “Classic� because every season, vitamin C proves to be a jack-of-all-trades nutrient.

You've probably been taking it the past few months to lessen the severity of your cold symptoms, but vitamin C is also a natural antihistamine. Histamines are what our body creates when something triggers our allergies, an unfortunate side effect of spring. Vitamin C can decrease your allergy symptoms by minimizing the formation of histamines. Try adding some vitamin C-enriched foods to your picnic basket, such as citrus fruits, strawberries, tomatoes and leafy greens.

When making changes to your diet, remember to keep track of your intake of calories, fats, sodium and other vitamins.

If you're struggling to find a balance, CHFA recommends consulting your health-care practitioner and visiting your local CHFA Member health food store to explore your options.

farms are also family owned. By shopping organic and local, you're contributing to the success of independent farmers who are as passionate about clean food as you are.

With over 1,000 members across Canada, chances are you're closer to a CHFA Member health food store than you think. Check out chfa.ca to find the closest one so you can make the step toward fostering a sustainable community.

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Top ways you might be wasting your money mortgage. Have you stayed with the status quo for convenience? It might be time to rethink your options. Right-size your phone plan to reflect actual usage to shrink monthly billsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;perhaps an unlimited plan is unnecessary. Consider alternate sources for television and movie viewing. Always shop around for mortgage or car insuranceâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;consider using a broker who has access to dozens of potential lenders/insurers.

(NC) Many consumers waste money every day without even noticing it. Yet, rethinking our habits could provide savings that add up quickly over time. Here is a list of the top ways we waste money. Are there any areas where you could improve?

Paying credit card interest Always aim to pay off credit card debt as soon as possible. Consider moving balances from high interest credit cards to one with a lower interest rate. This will allow you to pay off debt faster.

Buying bottled water - Did you know that most bottled water isn't any better for you than tap water? In fact, some bottled waters come from municipal sources and are repackaged for consumer consumption. Switch to tap water and a re-usable bottle to save money and the environment.

Wasting Food - The average household throws out about $600 worth of food each year. Meal planning and budgeting for food can reduce waste significantly. Learning how long food keeps and the truth about expiry dates can also help, as can cooking in bulk and freezing meals.

Wasting Energy - Every month, many homeowners throw money out their doors and windows through energy loss attributed to poorly insulated or maintained homes. Combat the problem easily for instant savings.

Top up attic insulation with an easy-toinstall batt product, like Roxul Comfortbatt, which can also be used to insulate crawl spaces, basement headers and walls for greater energy efficiency.

Caulk cracks and crevices around doors and windows and invest in a

programmable thermostat.

Choosing the wrong plan, option or service provider - Many of us overspend on our phone, cable and even our

Splurging on coffee-CafĂŠquality coffee is an indulgence, and a cup of Joe-to-go can cost between $2 and $7. Consider investing in a quality coffee maker or espresso machine for your home or office, and put your daily savings to better use.

Buying lottery tickets- Quite simply, the odds are not in your favour.

Most of us have a better chance of getting struck by lightning. Spending just $10 a week over 20 years adds up to more than $10,000. Put that into a savings account, and you've already won.

Impulse buying - A little selfcontrol can go a long way to lining your wallet. Become a smart shopper by researching prices and options before making significant purchases. Plan ahead to save additional money by packing lunches or snacks instead of eating out. It's doesn't take big sacrifices. Resolve to make some small changes more often to save.

Top 5 home projects to help you save money (NC) It's renovation season, and with so many projects on the to-do list, which should you tackle first? While some projects provide great long-term return on investment, a few simple ones can provide instant savings. Here are the top five home projects to help you save money: Caulk around windows and doors -Stop air leaks around your home by sealing existing gaps and cracks. Use caulking or weather stripping around doors and windows. Installing a door sweep is also a good idea.

Insulate your home-Use insulation with a high R-value, such as Roxul Comfortbatt, which can be used to top up insulation in your attic. Aim for an R-value of 50 or a depth of 16 inches (41 cm). For whole home efficiency, ensure other areas of your home are well insulated, such as crawl spaces,

basement headers, walls and ceilings. It will keep your house cool in the warm weather and take the stress off your air conditioning unit.

Clean your AC unit-Come spring, it's not uncommon to find your air conditioner's condenser and

compressor blocked up with dirt and debris. This can result in greater stress on the unit, causing it to work harder.

Giving it a thorough cleaning is easy and can help maximize your AC unit's service life while minimizing your energy bill.

Plant trees -Direct sunlight can heat up surfaces and building materials, as well as the interior temperature of your home. Consider planting trees in strategic locations to provide shade and reduce cooling costs.

Install a rain barrel-Water is an important, but costly resource. Installing a rain barrel is an easy and affordable measure to reduce your water consumption, while keeping your lawn and garden looking great. These simple home maintenance tasks can be well worth the effort, potentially providing hundreds of dollars in annual savings.

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Redecorate your living room for spring (NC) Now is the time for transformation. The green buds and colourful blooms outdoors provide great inspiration for reviving your indoor space. It's time to shake off the winter chill, put away the heavy fabrics and dark colours and revitalize your décor with a lighter fresher look. Here are some tips for your spring refresh:

accessories. If you are a little more adventurous, add some colour to your walls. Some spring colours are surprisingly versatile such as soft green, blue and peach shades which can be quite neutral. If you are really bold, try an accent wall in a bright floral shade of yellow or orange.

Small changes can go a long way.

Nothing brightens up a space like fresh cut flowers. You can easily incorporate floral patterns in many fabrics such as cushions, rugs, throws and even wallpaper. Changing your drapery to lighter sheer fabrics lets in the sunlight and allows you to see the greener outdoors.

Swapping out cushions and throws provide an instant update. Put away the wool blankets and opt for lighter fabrics in bright cheerful colours. A tired sofa can also be given a facelift with a fresh slip cover. Carry these colours throughout with additional accessories such as small vases and pretty bowls on mantels and side tables. Even bringing in new colourful artwork can make a big difference.

Bring the outdoors in.

Ready for paint?

Nothing freshens up a room like a new coat of paint. It's easy and affordable

and makes the greatest impact. You can't go wrong with a clean and crisp shade of white which provides a blank canvas to highlight your artwork and colourful

Upgrade electronics.

With a lighter look, bulky electronics can be quite an eyesore. You want every piece in the room to fit in seamlessly. Rather than the big old television, look for a thinner sleek design with advanced 4K technology that delivers rich colours. Images that are truer to life and more vibrant will make sure that the showers outdoors are no match for bright images on the screen.

Look for features such as LG's True Black Panel to help minimize reflections and enhance contrast ratio, so you can see clear images on those bright spring days.

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(NC) The use of mouthguards in sports has been proven to reduce the risk of orofacial injuries. Dental hygienists see first-hand the impact of injuries to the teeth, gums, and jaws, and can custom-fit a sports mouthguard for you during a regular dental visit.

If you play hockey, soccer, football, rugby, martial arts, lacrosse, boxing, basketball, baseball, or if you enjoy BMX, skateboarding, skiing or snowboarding, find out if your sports organization requires mandatory mouthguard protection. If it doesn't, ask why?

The average cost of a custom-fitted sports mouthguard can be as low as $50, while the estimated cost to treat a lost front tooth over a lifetime can range from $5,000 to $10,000. Clearly, mouthguards are a cost-effective investment in protection.

At www.dentalhygienecanada.ca, read the FAQs, tips, and other important information, and most importantly, always protect your mouth during games and practices.

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