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Woman caught trying to steal lights, ornaments in Delta DELTA (NEWS 1130) – A woman in Delta is in some trouble after being caught trying to steal Christmas lights off homes while suspected of being drunk with a child in the car. It began when neighbours called the police this past Friday when they saw someone attempting to steal holiday ornaments and lights. When police located the suspect’s car, what seemed to be a quirky tale, suddenly exposed a number of other serious offences. Officers suspected she was impaired, and when she refused a breathalyzer her driver’s license was suspended for 90 days but that’s not all according to Sharlene Brooks from Delta Police. “The unfortunate situation here is that there was a youngster with her at
the time and that really did bring to light some broader issues — one being
we were able to remove the impaired driver off the road.�
The Ministry of Children and Family Development was notified of the situation and will determine what’s best for the child, but for the time being, the child is staying with a guardian. “When we respond to those ‘no call too small’ and it identifies broader issues and that is a good thing because the community does come together and work together with the police and we’re able to avert greater crises,� adds Brooks. She adds it’s uncommon to locate stolen property and that police are hoping to return the items to people in time for Christmas this weekend. Meantime, the 51-year-old Delta woman, who was arrested and released from custody, faces a variety of charges as a result of her actions. She is expected in court in February.
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B.C. government offers down payment loans to first-time homebuyers (Vancouver Sun) VICTORIA — The B.C. government will loan first-time homebuyers some of the cash they need to afford their down payment, Premier Christy Clark announced Thursday. The program will provide a government-backed loan of up to $37,500, or five per cent, of the purchase price of a home for qualified buyers, starting Jan. 16. The goal is to match part of a person’s down payment to help them afford to buy their first home, as long as they already qualify for a mortgage under federal rules and the home is worth less than $750,000. “What we know is for many firsttime home buyers qualifying for a mortgage is hard, but getting past that down payment and scraping together the $25,000 or $50,000 you might need to be able to get into your first home is just impossible,” said Clark. “So we want to be there to help first-time home buyers get over that hump.” Clark said the move is a way for government to “be a partner in your home” and move renters into home ownership where possible. The 25-year loan is interest-free for the first five years, and does not require the homeowner to even pay down the principal during those first five years, as long as they keep the home as their principal residence. It will be recorded as a second mortgage on the title of the property. After the first five years, the province expects monthly payments at the current interest rate, with the loan repaid over the remaining 20 years. Extra payments or full repayment at any time
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will be allowed, according to the government. The new down-payment program will cost government an estimated $703 million over three years, and is expected to help 42,000 people, according to government figures. To be eligible, a homeowner must: • Have saved a down payment amount at least equal to the loan amount for which they are applying from government. • Have been a Canadian citizen or permanent resident for at least five years. • Have lived in B.C. for at least one year prior to the sale. • Be a first-time buyer who has not owned an interest in any residential property anywhere in the world at any time. • The home must have a purchase price of less than $750,000. • The buyer must already be able to qualify for an insured high-ratio first mortgage for at least 80 per cent of the purchase price. • The combined gross household income of all people on title must not be
more than $150,000. Provincial officials provided a few examples Thursday of how the program would work. On a home worth $600,000, federal mortgage rules dictate a person must have a down payment of at least $35,000. If the person has saved only $30,000, the government would provide a matching $30,000 loan, giving the buyer $60,000 for the down payment. On a home worth $750,000 (the program maximum), the minimum down payment would be $50,000. If a person had saved a $52,500 down payment, government would provide five per cent of the $750,000, adding $37,500 to the down payment and allowing the buyer to pay almost $90,000 as the down payment. That could save $5,200 on interest payments on the mortgage over five years, say government officials. Applications for the program will start on Jan. 16, 2017, for purchases that close on or after Feb. 15, 2017. The province said it will be a three-year program.
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Reserves are running low at the BC Provincial Milk Bank, and the program is asking nursing moms to consider donating breast milk. The milk is collected from depots throughout Fraser Health communities, including in Abbotsford, and used at the neonatal intensive care units at Surrey Memorial Hospital and Royal Columbian Hospital in New Westminster. For sick and premature babies, the early days of life can be tough, as they are a high risk for infection and complications. Milk from a baby’s mother is always the first choice, but new mothers may face challenges that prevent them from providing their own milk or breastfeeding. When mother’s own milk is not available, pasteurized donor human milk is the next best option. But the demand for this milk continuously exceeds supply, and the Provincial Milk Bank and Fraser Health are always looking for healthy mothers who have more breast milk than they need for their own baby. Mothers who want to give milk to babies in need can collect and freeze their milk and drop it off at a collection depot – located at all public health units, including in Abbotsford. A screening process includes a short verbal and written questionnaire, as well as a blood test. The donations are then transported to the milk bank – located at BC Women’s Hospital in Vancouver – where it is pasteurized and then shipped to the two participating hospitals. In 2014, just over 10,000 ounces of milk were donated in Abbotsford. That number dropped significantly to 2,800 ounces in 2015. Up to June 30 of this year, about 2,400 ounces had been donated from the community. Drop-off times in Abbotsford can be confirmed by calling the public health unit at 604-864-3400. Visit bcwomens.ca and search “milk bank” for more information.
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Thousands of pilots have suicidal thoughts each day, study says female pilots reported they had experiences “nearly every day” of loss of interest, feeling like a failure and thinking they would be better off dead. However, female pilots were more likely to have been diagnosed with depression.
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More than 4,000 commercial flights on any given day are being flown by pilots who have experienced suicidal thoughts, a landmark study of the airline industry suggests.
The study also found a link between depression and higher usage of sleep aid medication.
An international survey of pilots by Harvard University found that 4.1 per cent had contemplated killing themselves at least once in the previous fortnight, and 12.6 per cent met the criteria for depression. Pilots diagnosed with acute depression are automatically deemed unfit to fly, but experts have warned that many cover up their symptoms for fear of losing their careers.
flying are managing depressive symptoms, and it may be that they are not seeking treatment due to the fear of negative career impacts,” said Professor Joseph Allen, who led the research.
The study was conducted in the wake of the 2015 Germanwings tragedy, when a pilot suspected of being mentally ill deliberately crashed his airliner into the French Alps, killing 150 people.
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Depression, which affects people’s ability to concentrate and process information, can present as a feeling of failure or listlessness and loss of interest in the task at hand. The new study, which is published in the journal Environmental Health, is significant because most existing data on depression is held by airlines and aviation authorities but is largely kept private.
Its authors said there is a “veil of secrecy” surrounding mental health problems in the cockpit. Last night, however, the British psychiatrist behind the study said screening for depression would be pointless as diagnosis would rely on pilots being honest.
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Rob Hunter, head of flight safety at the British Airline Pilots’ Association, has called for pilots to be routinely insured against being forced to give up flying due to poor mental health, a recommendation that came out of the Germanwings investigation.
B.C. man who scammed three with sham stock scheme banned from trading (Vancouver Sun) Ayaz Dhanani bilked three people out of $188,800 in a scheme involving stocks in gold-mining and oil companies. None of the firms or stocks were real, and the B.C. Securities Commission ordered Dhanani last week to pay back the ill-gotten funds, end all involvement in the securities market, and pay a hefty administrative penalty. “The respondent’s misconduct is an egregious form of fraud,” the BCSC panel wrote in its decision. “It was all a sham. There is no evidence that there ever were any real investments contemplated by the respondent. The respondent simply pocketed the funds obtained from the investors and used them for the personal expenses of himself and his family.” The gravity of the scam was particularly intense because of the lies Dhanani told, including the use of aliases, according to the decision. The fraudster is known to use at least six aliases. One victim told a BCSC hearing that he was just 21 when he lost $55,000 in the scam, money he had saved from summer jobs and birthday gifts. Another said he was “in a desperate state” when he handed over $120,000. Money from two of the investors ended up in a bank account belonging to Dhanani’s father. So far, none of the victims have been paid back, and despite a freeze order on one account, it’s not clear when or if Dhanani will have enough money to reimburse them. Dhanani also has a history of criminal convictions for fraud. He is currently in jail facing numerous charges including theft, assault, kidnapping, identity theft and fraud.
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Asia imports up as U.S. targets B.C. lumber By Tom Fletcher - BC Local News The U.S. Commerce Department has announced it will investigate allegations of unfair imports of Canadian lumber, half of which comes from B.C. The U.S. government gave its response to a petition by the U.S. Lumber Coalition filed in November, officially kicking off the fifth softwood lumber dispute between Canada and the U.S. It will investigate whether there was "dumping" of Canadian lumber into the U.S. market. In a year-end interview, Premier Christy Clark said is confident Canada and B.C. can get an agreement with the new U.S. administration. "Donald Trump is a builder by profession," Clark said. "He says he wants four per cent economic growth. He knows that the fastest way to move the American economy is through construction of residential housing. "Our argument for him is going to be, you need Canadian softwood in order to get that residential housing market really booming." If the department and the International Trade Commission determine that U.S. lumber producers have been affected by unfair trade, countervailing duties on Canadian imports could be imposed as soon as February. Lumber prices and the international export market have expanded in 2016, as demand has increased in the U.S. and China. U.S. lumber exports are up 31 per cent so far this year, according to the latest quarterly bulletin from Seattle-based Wood Resources International LLC. It also reports strong demand for imported softwood lumber in China this year, with Russia the largest supplier at 59 per cent of the market.
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Canadians try to sneak cat into New Zealand from YVR, are caught and sent home A Canadian woman just pulled an Amber Heard and got caught trying to smuggle her furry friend across international borders. Authorities say the woman was travelling from Vancouver International Airport to New Zealand when she managed to hide her 4-year-old pet cat Bella in her handbag during a trans-Pacific flight. However, her vacation was cut short when border agents discovered the ruse at a New Zealand airport. The woman was refused entry into the country and she, her husband and the cat were forced to catch the next flight home, Ministry for Primary Industries spokesman Craig Hughes said Thursday. He called the woman's actions "reckless and dangerous." In the summer, actor Amber Heard was caught illegally bringing her and thenhusband Johnny Depp’s dogs into Australia without declaring Pistol and Boo on a private jet. Like Australia, New Zealand has strict regulations for importing pets. Cats and dogs from most approved countries must have an implanted microchip and be quarantined for a minimum of 10 days after arrival. Hughes said the couple, both in their mid- to late-20s, managed to conceal the cat from the flight crew and other passengers during the 7,000-mile (11,300-kilometre) flight from Vancouver to Auckland. "Apparently it was a very quiet cat. Very docile," Hughes said, adding that it may have been drugged to make it drowsy. He said the travelling couple said they had nothing to declare upon arrival but
border agents then determined their muddy boots needed inspecting. Agents then moved the couple's bags to an X-ray machine. Hughes said the woman was "very reluctant" to have her small handbag X-rayed and insisted it had already been checked. She finally admitted there was a cat inside, Hughes said, but then said she'd told a ticketing agent about Bella when she purchased her ticket. Hughes said even if the woman's story
were true, which he doubted, it was still unacceptable to bring a cat across the border without declaring it. He said foreign cats could bring with them ticks and diseases that aren't present in New Zealand. He said the woman got upset about being sent back home. "She had plans to have a nice holiday with her husband in New Zealand," Hughes said. "And her cat." -By Nick Perry, The Associated Press
Five-year-old Surrey boy drowns in bath tub By Kevin Diakiw - Surrey North Delta Leader A five-year-old Surrey boy has died after drowning in a tub. Surrey Mounties were called to a home in the 10900-block of University Drive in Whalley, just before 5 p.m. Sunday.,First responders, including fire and ambulance crews, had already arrived and worked for almost an hour, but they were unable to revive him., Surrey RCMP Staff Sgt. Murray Hedderson said in a news release Monday morning, that police have spoken to the adults in the home to determine what happened. RCMP are not speculating on how they believe the boy might have drowned in the tub, but would only say they are continuing to investigate. The names of the family are not being released.
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Guest Editorial
exist within the Criminal Code.� Appearing
with
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Canada's Criminal Code no place for zombies
Conservative MP Michael Cooper called for the removal of
It’s full of confusing and inconsistent language that
the onus is on the federal government to fix it. Distressing
often leaves even police officers, lawyers and judges – let
legal blunders like the Vader verdict are inevitable without
alone ordinary citizens – guessing as to the law’s intent.
reform.
dead laws because they have the potential for serious consequences such as mistrials, appeals, delays and miscarriages of justice. He rightly pointed out that Canadians expect the Criminal Code to reflect the current state of the law and
encyclopedic
Passed in 1892, the Criminal Code was last wholly
document that purports to set out a nation’s legal
revised and redrafted in 1985, nearly 32 years ago. Times
framework, it contains laws deemed unconstitutional but
have changed but the Criminal Code hasn’t.
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Sections struck down by the courts but still on the
never removed from the books. Legal observers call them zombie laws – long-dead
books include anal intercourse and the advertising,
statutes that still occupy the same pages as living laws.
offering or procuring of an abortion. Other crimes are
But given recent circumstances in Edmonton, their other
never enforced: water-skiing at night, producing comic
nickname, booby traps, seems like a more apt description.
books depicting violence and fraudulently pretending to
In September, Court of Queen’s Bench Justice Denny Thomas convicted Travis Vader of second-degree murder
practise witchcraft. Cooper said he doesn’t know why previous governments
in the deaths of seniors Lyle and Marie McCann, however
have
the judge relied on Section 230 of the Criminal Code,
parliamentarians worry that opening up this catalogue of
which
while
laws, like an enormous can of worms, will trigger an
committing or attempting to commit other offences. It
interminable landslide of proposed amendments from
was declared unconstitutional by the Supreme Court in
interest groups and opportunistic politicians.
makes
an
accused
liable
for
murder
not
overhauled
the
Criminal
Code.
Perhaps
1990. Yet there it is, still duly codified in the Criminal
It’s a massive but necessary undertaking. In the
Code – its only purpose to dupe readers, even ones as
meantime, repealing any law that has been struck down
learned as senior court judges.
by the courts will be a swifter and simpler stop-gap
Thomas acknowledged his error and vacated Vader’s second-degree murder convictions, finding him guilty of
measure that should prevent other trials from falling into a booby trap.
the lesser offences of manslaughter. The misstep sparked
Local editorials are the consensus opinion of the Journal’s
concerns of a mistrial and prolonged the ordeal of the
editorial board, comprising Mark Iype, Dave Breakenridge, Sarah
McCann family who have waited more than six years for
O’Donnell, Bill Mah and David Evans. EDMONTON JOURNAL
closure in the disappearance of Lyle and Marie. “The consternation and pain endured by my family because of this so-called zombie law was enormous,� said the couple’s son, Bret McCann, in a news conference on the weekend. He placed the blame where it belongs, on Canada’s lawmakers who have failed to overhaul an
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Two men with the same face, or one man lying about having two identities to stay in Canada? An Alberta restaurant worker from Pakistan has been ordered out of Canada after facial recognition software analyzed his driver’s license photo and declared he is really someone else entirely. While Farhan Mahmood says it is a bizarre case of two men with the same face, Canada Border Services Agency says its use of biometric technology caught a man who shouldn’t be in Canada. It is among the first reported cases of CBSA proactively using facial recognition data to probe immigrant status although the technology has been a priority interest for the agency for years. CBSA says Farhan Mahmood, 38, and Muhammad Irfan, 39, are the same person — in the flesh but not on paper. Irfan came to Canada from Pakistan in 2003 and was refused a work permit that year and again in 2004. Immigration records show he left Canada on Sept. 23, 2003. Although Irfan didn’t get a work permit, he did get an Alberta driver’s license on Feb. 26, 2003, a process that included having his photo taken. Mahmood says he first came to Canada from Pakistan on Nov. 13, 2005, and obtained a work permit that year. On April 11, 2007, Mahmood walked into the same Edmonton service office and had his photo taken for his driver’s license. Both photos were entered into the Alberta Motor Vehicle System called MOVES. Mahmood and Irfan both applied for a permit to work at the same restaurant owned by Tariq Chaudhry, who sponsored both applications. In 2014, Mahmood filed a lawsuit against Chaudhry alleging abusive labour practices. The split between the two was acrimonious and shortly after the lawsuit was filed, Chaudhry reported to CBSA that Mahmood’s real name was Irfan. Regardless of the motive behind
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Chaudhry’s tip, CBSA investigated Mahmood’s identity. Irfan’s 2003 driver’s license photo was run through the Alberta MOVES database: the system flagged Mahmood’s 2007 driver’s license photo as a 100% match and his 2012 photo as an 82.5% match. At the request of CBSA, Gord Bryant, supervisor of Alberta’s facial recognition unit, did a manual comparison as well. He concluded the photos are “the strongest possible match.” CBSA sought to have Mahmood kicked out of Canada on the grounds he misrepresented himself. It wasn’t easy for the various checks and balances in the system to decide what to do with him. He continuously denied he is Irfan — or that Irfan is him — and denied previously entering Canada using that name. Last year, the Immigration and Refugee Board heard from Mahmood and Chaudhry, the spiteful tipster, as well as CBSA at a hearing. Mahmood said he was in Pakistan, not Canada, in 2003: he got married on
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Feb. 14, 2003, to Rizwana Kausar and their daughter was born on Dec 17, 2003. But he provided little documentation to prove it. Chaudhry’s evidence was described in court as “combative and self-serving and lacking credibility in many areas.” Although his words were given little weight, his tip was deemed accurate. “Even to an untrained eye the Irfan image and Mahmood images have striking similarities,” said George Pemberton, the IRB adjudicator, in his decision. Pemberton agreed Mahmood and Irfan were the same person, however, he did not declare him inadmissible to Canada because there was no evidence he had ever been asked if he had previously been denied a work permit. The government’s appeal to the IRB’s appeal division brought a different ruling, finding there was adequate reason to consider Mahmood inadmissible. Mahood then appealed to the Federal Court, which settled the matter in a decision released last week. Justice Glennys McVeigh dismissed his appeal. -National Post
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Officials of the customs department recovered 16 gold biscuits weighing 1 kg each, hidden in diapers being worn by two infants, at Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) on Monday. Officials said the gold was recovered when they intercepted six fliers, including two infants, who had arrived from Dubai at 7 am. All six hail from Surat. Officials said the six were travelling in two groups. “The six were identified at the arrival area after crossing the green channel. On a detailed personal and baggage search, 16 kg gold valued at Rs 4.28 crore was recovered from the diapers of the infants,” said S R Baruah, Commissioner of Customs at the airport. Baruah added that the passengers could not produce any satisfactory document or explanation with regard to the recovered gold. Officials said the gold biscuits were seized under Section 110 of the Customs Act, 1962. The adults were arrested under Section 104 of the Act. Senior customs officials said the family had been staying in Dubai for
the last 15 years. “They earned good salaries and said they had savings. Asked about the source of the gold biscuits, they said they had bought it as it was the cheapest source of investment. However, we are investigating further,” an official said. All travellers will be produced at Patiala House Courts on Tuesday.
Officials called this particular modus operandi to bring gold into the country “unique”. Asked whether they suspected the gold was in the diapers, an official said they did not initially know where exactly they would find the gold. However, he added, “We have several risk parameters based on which we profile passengers. We keep
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data of several travellers over a period of time and keep a check on them whenever they or similar persons travel. Based on it, we track the suspects.” Customs officials said that since January this year, they have recovered more than 200 kg of gold at the airport. Officials added that ever since demonetisation was announced on November 8, they have enhanced security measures at the airport. In October this year, the Customs department had arrested two persons at Terminal-3 of the Indira Gandhi IGIA for allegedly trying to smuggle in 2.6 kg gold worth Rs 77.65 lakh concealed inside a papaya. The two accused were returning from Bangkok and were carrying an assortment of fruits in handbags. -By Indianexpress.com
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Terminally ill 5-year-old dies in Santa’s arms: ‘I cried all the way home…I had a tough time seeing’ WASHINGTON POST
A terminally-ill boy in Tennessee has died in the arms of Father Christmas – having said that his final wish was to meet Santa. The unnamed five-year-old from Nashville was being cared for in a children’s hospital. When a nurse heard his wish, she called Eric Schmitt-Matzen, a 60-year-old mechanical engineer who has portrayed Santa for years when not working his other job as president of Packing Seals and Engineering in Jacksboro, Tenn. This week Schmitt-Matzen opened up to several news outlets about the event that happened in
November that had him tell the Knoxville News Sentinel, “I’m just not cut out for this.” A few weeks ago, his cellphone began dinging out the melody to “Jingle Bells,” so he picked it up. It was a request for him to hear the wishes of a 5-year-old. Only, this 5-year-old was in the ICU and didn’t have much time left – Schmitt-Matzen didn’t even have time to put on his full suit, only his Santaladen suspenders. “I’d just gotten home from work that day,” Schmitt-Matzen told the Knoxville News Sentinel. “It was a nurse I know who works at the hospital. She said there was a very sick 5-year-old boy who wanted to see
Santa Claus.” He rushed to the hospital, where he met several of the boy’s relatives, including his mother. She had purchased a toy from television’s “PAW Patrol” and asked him to give it
to the boy, as Santa, of course. “I sized up the situation and told everyone, ‘If you think you’re going to lose it, please leave the room. If I see you crying, I’ll break down and can’t do my job,'” he said. He walked into the ICU and found the boy “laying there, so weak it looked like he was ready to fall asleep.” “You know, kids look at things completely different,” Schmitt-Matzen recalled to WBIR in a video. “He was more concerned with missing Christmas than he was of dying.” “When I got there, my job was to make sure he got Christmas, and that’s got to be happy, and it’s got to be a fun time,” Schmitt-Matzen continued. Though weeks had passed, in the video his eyes were red as peppermints. He paused to remove his small gold-rimmed glasses and wiped tears from his eyes with a handkerchief. He continued, saying he looked at the boy and “started with that jolly voice.” “What’s this I hear you’re gonna be missing Christmas this year?” he asked the boy. “They tell me I’m dying,” he responded. “Really?” Schmitt-Matzen asked. “Well, you’re not going to miss Christmas. The elves already had your present made. We knew you wanted this for a long period, for a long time.” The boy could “barely unwrap it,” so Schmitt-Matzen helped. When he saw the toy, he smiled. Then, SchmittMatzen told CNN, “he just kind of put his hands down and laid back into the pillow and looked at me. He said, ‘They say I’m dying.'” Schmitt-Matzen asked the boy to do him a favor. “When you get to those pearly gates, you just tell them you’re Santa’s No. 1 elf. I guarantee you, it’ll open the gates for you.” The boy smiled and said, “I am?” Then, Schmitt-Matzen told the Knoxville News Sentinel, “He kinda sat up and gave me a big hug and asked one more question: ‘Santa, can you help me?'” Schmitt-Matzen wrapped him in a warm, tight embrace. “Before I could say anything, he died right there,” he said. “I let him stay, just kept hugging and holding on to him.” Added Schmitt-Matzen, “Everyone outside the room realized what happened. His mother ran in. She was screaming, ‘No, no, not yet!’ I handed her son back and left as fast as I could.” He was supposed to visit his grandchildren in Nashville the next day, but he was beside himself from the moment he left the hospital for nearly two weeks. “I cried all the way home,” Schmitt-Matzen, who served in the Army with the 75th Rangers for four years, told the newspaper. “I was crying so hard, I had a tough time seeing good enough to drive.”
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Apna Roots, December 23rd, 2016
Is Office Christmas Party the new hangover of 2016?
The trailer of the movie 'Office Christmas Party' is out and and without any doubt it has left us with n number of speculations. The Office Christmas Party, the upcoming American comedy film will
hit the theaters this Christmas. The trailer is all about how crazily the entire office have been setting up an insane Christmas party and enjoying it to the fullest. The most interesting part is that is
the trailer portraying the movie to be a new hangover of 2016?? If we see the story line of the film it has a great deal of similarity with Hangover as both the movie is based on changes that happen on a single night. Hangover series that stars Bradley Cooper, Ed Helms, Zach Galifianakis, Heather Graham, Justin Bartha, and Jeffrey Tambor had taken humor to a complete different level making it one of the best made comedy thrillers of Hollywood.
Priyanka going to be fantastic in 'Baywatch': Parineeti Actress Parineeti Chopra thinks despite the brief presence in the trailer of the much-talked Hollywood film "Baywatch", Priyanka Chopra is going to be fantastic in the film. "I think the trailer was amazing. I've grown up watching Baywatch. It's the proudest thing that Priyanka is a part of a big brand like 'Baywatch'," Parineeti said at the launch of a new product of mobile brand on Tuesday. Asked about Priyanka's brief presence in the trailer, she said: "Trailer is cut according to the story. I don't think we can involve her in that. She is going to be fantastic in the film. Because I have seen the stills and some stuff. She is looking amazing."
Directed by Seth Gordon, the film has Priyanka playing the antagonist and also features Dwayne Johnson, Zac Efron, Alexandra Daddario, Kelly Rohrbach and Ilfenesh Hadera. At the professional front, Parineeti
is completing the rest of the shooting of "Meri Pyaari Bindu". Asked about the status of the film, she said: "We have a whole night shoot today for 'Meri Pyaari Bindu'. We've been rehearsing for a song for last 4-5 days and today we are going to shoot the song finally. But I am excited as I really enjoy dancing. After this one more song is left and we wrap the film." Directed by Akshay Roy, the film features Ayushmann Khurrana and slated to release May 12, 2017. - By Santa Banta News Network
The Office Christmas Party featuring Jennifer Aniston and Jason Bateman has set us back with their performances in the trailer. Jennifer Aniston and Jason Bateman who are known for their epic comic timings are bringing us one of the biggest comedy of Hollywood. But is it a new hangover of this year?
What’s making Jennifer Lawrence miserable?
We have known of many things that impress JLaw but now we know the one thing that makes her miserable! It's her 'Passengers' co-star Chris Pratt and his wife Anna Faris' adorable relationship. The actress recently was heard talking about how smitten she was by their chemistry and how great it was to have Anna and son Jack visiting Chris on the sets of their upcoming movie Passengers. "They're so cute! His son is a genius. And Anna is nice and hilarious and they're like in love - they look like a Nicholas Sparks novel. You know when you see people who are so happy it just makes you miserable!!?" the actress said on being asked about Chris and Anna. Well, Jennifer's relationship with Darren Aronofsky has been widely spoken about, but we know why she would feel so smitten about her co-star's relationship. Watch Jennifer Lawrence and Chris Pratt turn the heat up in Passengers. - By Santa Banta News Network
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Arjun Kapoor surprised by Alia's kissing skill Actor Arjun Kapoor says his "2 States" co-star actress Alia Bhatt is the best kisser on screen. In an episode of actress Neha Dhupia's audio chat show "#NoFilterNeha" on music application Saavn, Arjun spoke about a variety of things -- about his best friend in B-Town Ranveer Singh to talking about his uncle Anil Kapoor, read a statement. When asked who would he choose as the best kisser on screen from actresses Parineeti Chopra, Kareena
Kapoor Khan, Deepika Padukone and Alia Bhatt, Arjun replied: "Alia Bhatt!" When Neha Dhupia probed further, he said: "Let me put it this way, I was pleasantly surprised. You know sometimes you feel, it could be awkward with a person." The 31-year-old star says he had a "slight pre-conceived notion that she might be awkward". "Because we didn't know each other when we started filming at all. And in the first 10 days, we had the scene in the
dorm where we make out with each other which is under the shower and all. So I thought it might be awkward to get it right," he added. On the acting front, Arjun is gearing up for his upcoming film "Half Girlfriend", helmed by Mohit Suri. The film also stars Shraddha Kapoor. Alia, who was last seen on screen in Gauri Shinde's "Dear Zindagi" starring superstar Shah Rukh Khan, will next be seen in "Badrinath Ki Dulhania" with actor Varun Dhawan.
Shahid & Sonam named hottest vegetarians
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Bollywood actors Shahid Kapoor and Sonam Kapoor have been named Hottest Vegetarian Celebrities for 2016 by animal rights organisation PETA India. Shahid and Sonam beat out a strong group of competitors, including megastar Amitabh Bachchan, Alia Bhatt, Kangana Ranaut, Vidyut Jammwal, R Madhavan and Sunny Leone. This was decided via a poll wherein visitors to PETAIndia.com cast their votes. "Sonam and Shahid are fit, hot, and compassionate, and they're setting a great example for their fans and millions of people who want to fight climate change with their forks", said Sachin Bangera, PETA India's associate director of celebrity and public relations. Talking about it, Shahid said in a statement: "What has happened now is that I've stopped taking milk and milk products. I am lacto-sensitive. A lot of people are lactosensitive. But they don't realise it. I love chicks, pigs, cows, fish, and all the other animals, too. That's why I turned vegetarian." The actor, who welcomed his first child with Mira Rajput in September, says he is "very happy being a vegetarian". "I believe that it is the best way to be," Shahid added. As seen in PETA's expose "Glass Walls", in today's industrialised meat and dairy industries, chickens' throats are cut while they're still conscious, fish suffocate or are cut open while they're still alive, pigs are often stabbed in the heart as they scream in pain, and calves are torn away from their mothers within hours of birth. At the slaughterhouse, animals are often killed in full view of one another and even dismembered while they are conscious and can feel pain. In addition to causing animal suffering on a massive scale, eating meat has been conclusively linked to heart disease, strokes, diabetes, cancer, and obesity - and a United Nations report concluded that a global shift towards a plant-based diet is necessary to combat the worst effects of climate change. - By Santa Banta News Network
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Horoscope
Apna Roots, December 23rd, 2016
You won't do well with ultimatums this week -- especially as they relate to your love life. If your sweetheart is pressuring you to take a backseat to his (Mar. (Mar.2121- April April 19) or her career ambitions, or your own, this might turn into a deal-breaker. Make it clear to your partner that your love for each other might be very real. If there are any behavior patterns that challenge your ability to hold your mate in high regard, it's time to address them.
An office romance might begin to heat up this week. After Wednesday you might decide to make a move and reveal to one of (July 23-Aug 22) your colleagues that your feelings for him or (July 23-Aug 22) her are more than "strictly business." If you've felt insecure about doing this in the past, suddenly you're likely to have a change of heart. You might be idealistic about the potential, but the good news is that you aren't likely to be disappointed. Go for it!
If you suspect that your lover is keeping secrets from you, this week you might feel as if it's impossible to contain your temper. You may very well be correct about your suspicion, (Apr. 20- may 20) but even if you are try not to accuse him or her of the worst. This might be a lie of omission that he or she kept quiet out of a feeling that revealing this information would only hurt you.
You might experience one of the messiest and most passionate weeks you've had in quite some time. If there's a love triangle, or if your lover is hiding something from you that would be a deal breaker, you're likely to (Aug. 23 - Sept. 22) discover the secret information. On a positive note, you may also free yourself from any sexual hang-ups you've had that prevented you from enjoying every drop of your lover.
If you and your partner are not on the same page when it comes to handling finances, things could get ugly this week. You might try to maintain control of the situation only to meet the most intense (May 21-June 21) resistance you've ever experienced from your mate. Consider enlisting the help of a third party, such as a financial adviser or accountant, to help mediate the situation and offer a logical plan. If you're going to be in this relationship, you'll need to figure out how to do so materially as well as emotionally.
If someone in your family doesn't approve of your sweetheart, he or she will surely voice their opinion this week. You won't appreciate how blunt their remarks come across, and it's likely you'll rush to defend (Sept. 23 (Sept. 23 -Oct. -Oct.23) 23) your partner -- even if there's a morsel of truth behind what your relative is saying. Alternatively, it could be your mate that is badmouthing someone in your clan. Either way, you'll feel caught in the middle. Not fun.
Your relationship has great potential for improvement and harmony, however, it may appear as if you've taken two giant steps backward this week. Try your best not to engage in any power struggle with ( June 22-July 22) your mate this week, especially if it involves your professional goals or a situation with one of your parents. Remember that the two of you are an amazing source of strength when you work together. Choose to remain on the same side.
You'll have a definite bite to your words this week, and it appears they're aiming straight toward your sweetheart. You might not mince words when it comes to sharing how you really feel about a financial problem or other wrinkle in your (Oct. 24 - Nov. 21) (Oct. 24 - Nov. 21) otherwise perfect relationship. This appears to be a practical concern -- one that you want to handle together pragmatically. Unfortunately, you also want to be the one in charge of the situation.
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The last thing you'll want to do this week is take a financial risk with your sweetheart or loan him or her money. Blending money and love will not be a good idea in any capacity because there's a strong potential for it leading to a frustrating power (Nov 22 22- -Dec. Dec 21) (Nov. 21 struggle, or -- even worse -- feelings of resentment. If your lover asks you for money, or if you get the sense that he or she is using you for what you can offer materially, this will become more of a problem now Your feelings for your partner might be super intense this week. If you're in a relationship that borders on unhealthy, it's possible you'll even feel consumed or obsessed with your (Dec 22.22.- Jan. Jan. 19) 19) lover, and you will try to manipulate or (Dec control your bond. Be honest with yourself if you notice you're feeling extra vulnerable in matters of the heart this week. Above all, remember that the harder you push, the more it'll backfire.
come when you will hate him and your life and you will regret the time you
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have wasted on this man. So that’s why it’s better to get rid of him now.
been clues, six years is a long time to live with a person and not know he’s
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Apna Roots, December 23rd, 2016
How to deal with an oldfashioned Canadian winter
(NC) With weather forecasts calling for one of the colder seasons we've seen in recent years, it's time to embrace the classic winters reminiscent of our childhoods. Snuggle up to winter and welcome the snow with these tips for enjoying the frost. Stockpile cozy essentials. Amp up the nostalgia factor with accessories like fuzzy slippers, candles, blankets, and fun mugs. Have firewood on hand for the hearth, as well as marshmallows for a delicious hot chocolate. Don't forget to keep a wellstocked emergency kit filled with three days' worth of supplies for each person in your home in case a storm hits. Shovel wisely. Before you start shoveling away at a driveway packed with snow and ice, take some precautions to make this workout easier on your back. Stretch beforehand, choose an ergonomic shovel, lift with your knees (not your back), and take frequent breaks to give your muscles a rest. Protect your vehicle. Especially important in winter, check your engine antifreeze/coolant condition and level in the coolant reservoir tank. Even if you're not due for a cooling system service, fluid levels may require topping up to ensure adequate freeze protection. Protect your vehicle
with Prestone antifreeze/coolant, which is guaranteed for all vehicles to guard against temperature extremes and stops the spread of rust and corrosion for all cooling system metals. Prep your home. Seal up cracks in windows and doorframes to keep the heat inside and lower your energy bills. Cover exposed pipes with insulation sleeves to keep them from freezing and clear out your gutters to prevent leaks and damage to the foundation. Inside, remember to keep an eye on lit candles and the fireplace. Drive with caution. When the temperatures hit 7°C, it's time to switch to winter tires, which provide better traction. Snow blowing off your vehicle could reduce visibility for
the drivers behind you. For quick and easy clearing, start your vehicle and turn on the front and rear defrosters. Clear the snow off your entire vehicle including headlights, taillights, hood, trunk, and the top of your car. Always maintain a safe, generous distance between vehicles and check the weather forecast to avoid
driving during storms whenever possible. Dress for success. Layers are key for staying warm in the harsh weather outside and comfortable in the heated indoors. Pay extra attention to bundling up extremities, which are most vulnerable to frost bite.
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Apna Roots, December 23rd, 2016
Gauri Shinde's "Dear Zindagi" is a youth-centric cathartic film which gives you a glimpse of how they deal with life, relationships and the issues that bog them down. Perhaps, it is only the youth who will relate to - the heartaches, seeking their dream job, problems with parents, et al. Kaira aka Koko (Alia Bhatt) is a 25-year-old Mumbai-based cinematographer, who is independent, busy shooting ad films and longing to shoot her first full length feature. Carefree, happy-go-lucky, she is in and out of relationships, some unrequited, others unfulfilled. She cringes at the very mention of Goa where her parents live as she does not enjoy a great relationship with them. A heartbreak leads her to the couch of a therapist Dr Jehangir Khan (Shah Rukh Khan) and her life changes. Alia as the free-spirited, emotional youngster, craving love shines all the way. The film belongs to her and she does full justice to her character, emoting effortlessly, making the audience empathise with her highs and lows. Whether it is venting her pent-up pain or playing kabaddi with the waves on a beach, she is a treat to watch. In fact, she almost single-handedly carries the film with a weak plot on her fragile shoulders. Shah Rukh Khan as Dr Jehangir Khan aka Jug, the "Dimaag-ka-Doctor", lights up the screen with his charisma and persona, in an immensely likeable
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character he portrays, but has limited scope. He is still SRK and not the character on screen and his dialogue delivery still remains very Shah Rukh Khanesque. Yashaswini Dayama and Ira Dubey, as Kaira's friends are lively and make their presence felt with their portrayals. Kunal Kapoor as Raghuvendra, one of Alia's love interests in the film, is lacklustre and there is a feeling of deja vu watching him on screen.
Ali Zafar as a musician too looks every inch his part, strumming the guitar
and belting out romantic numbers, but is nothing more than that. The film belts out life lessons in abundance through verbose expositions, profound dialogues, some in conversations, but many in the therapy room, all of which make sense but tend to be repetitive beyond a point. The film lacks drama and is stretched to over 2.5 hours on a waferthin plot, making for tedious viewing. Humour comes in the form of some lighthearted moments but is not enough to give respite. The second half of the film drags endlessly, although the pieces of the jigsaw puzzle of her life fall into place as she makes peace with life. Amit Trivedi's music too fails to make an impact and is almost lost. The film expectedly has good production values and the ethos of Goa is beautifully captured through the lens of Laxman Utekar. "Dear Zindagi" could have been a lively, fun film albeit with life lessons, rather than the long-winded slice of life it is. -By Santa Banta News Network
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5 tips to reduce your risk of osteoporosis and to keep your bones healthy
(NC) Dairy Farmers of Canada partnered with Osteoporosis Canada to commission a survey about the level of public knowledge about the condition of osteoporosis. The results confirm that Canadians have misconceptions about the â&#x20AC;&#x153;silent thiefâ&#x20AC;? and do not necessarily know how to prevent it or how it may impact their quality of life. Those surveyed also think they don't really have to worry about bone loss before age 44 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; even though both men and women begin to lose bone mass in their mid-thirties. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Canadians are not getting enough servings of milk products,â&#x20AC;? says Nathalie Savoie, registered dietitian. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This means they may be short in calcium as well as other essential bone-building nutrients all found in milk products, which could lead to an increased risk of osteoporosis as they age.â&#x20AC;?
Survey results also reveal that it's important to remind people that it is crucial to start early to prevent osteoporosis, explains Dr. Famida Jiwa, president of Osteoporosis Canada. A majority of Canadians don't realize that osteoporosis can be fatal or could seriously impact their quality of life. The condition starts earlier than you think. Bone density peaks in your twenties. Having a balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle throughout your life can both contribute to the development of healthy bones and reduce the risk of osteoporosis, while providing other positive health impacts. In Canada, one in every three women and one in five men will break a bone because of osteoporosis. Over 30 per cent of people who suffer a hip fracture die within the following year from secondary causes.
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bones healthy: 1. Get enough calcium-rich foods, such as milk products. 2. Ensure you have enough vitamin D. 3. Exercise regularly, focusing on strength training and weight-bearing exercises. 4. Limit your consumption of alcohol. 5. Get a bone mineral density test if you're at risk. Make sure you're eating a healthy diet and feel great by checking out the Get Enough Helper App, created by the registered dietitians at Dairy Farmers of Canada. Every day app users track what they eat, one dollar is donated to one of the following causes: Colorectal Cancer Association of Canada, the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada and Osteoporosis Canada
3 tips for navigating the healthcare system (NC) To say that trying to navigate our healthcare system is overwhelming would be an understatement. Adding to the stress is that we often need healthcare during difficult times or even a crisis. Green Shield Canada an organization that supports innovative health care ideas and resources, helping Canadians get access to the health care they need. In particular, focus is placed on providing us with tools to navigate the healthcare system, through resources such as 211 and The Welcome Hall Mission. Use these three helpful tips to start navigating the healthcare system for
yourself or a loved one in need of support. 1. Use your phone or the web: Telephone helplines, such a 211 (211.ca) are now available for a wide range of health issues in many languages. In addition, Googling credible sources can help you navigate every step of the way, like learning about symptoms and treatment options. 2. Ask your friends, family, or colleagues: Just as we turn to the people in our lives for everyday things like advice regarding home improvements, we can also learn from their experience with the
healthcare system. 3. Reach out to organizations: The mission of health and social service organizations is to help people in any number of ways. The Welcome Hall Mission in Montreal, Quebec has more than 100 employees and numerous volunteers who help people get the healthcare they need, as well as assisting with shelter, food, and job search support.
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Everything you need to know about tenant insurance replacement cost which factors in the retail value at the time of loss including possible inflation. So that television you bought on sale for $400 dollars reduced from $800 would be insured for the full $800 dollars. With that in mind, is there more in your house that you can't afford to lose?
(NC) There are two kinds of renters in Canada â&#x20AC;&#x201C; those who have tenants insurance and those who don't. According to a recent study conducted by Substance Strategies, more than half (53 per cent) of tenants in Canada are the kind that go uninsured. So what is causing this risk-taking phenomenon? It seems to be a lack of awareness. Below are the top four important things you need to know on this topic: 1. Your landlord doesn't cover all risks and damages. The landlord has insurance on what they own â&#x20AC;&#x201D; the building itself and nothing more. You are responsible for your own property and the contents of your apartment. If an unfortunate mishap occurs and you don't have tenant insurance, your landlord's policy won't cover your 60â&#x20AC;? television, and you'll end up having to watch your favourite show on your smartphone. 2. Liability is key. As a tenant, you're most likely
going to be financially responsible for any damage you cause, even if it's accidental. The extent of civil liability is an important factor when considering what you are responsible for and if you are able to cover it out of pocket.
3. Your stuff is worth more than you think. What's interesting about insurance is that your belongings are not insured based on sales cost, but on the
4. Tenant insurance is surprisingly affordable. Forty per cent of Canadians believe they don't have the means to pay for tenant insurance, but based on current minimum premiums, tenant insurance can cost less than a restaurant meal each month. If you can skip the extra coffee each day, then you've saved up enough money to afford tenant insurance. Armed with this new knowledge about tenant insurance, you may want to consider getting a quick and simple quote from an insurance provider like belairdirect. Don't be the 53 per cent that go uninsured!
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5 healthy eating trends to watch for in 2017 (NC) If naked eating, bugs, and healthy party food make your mouth water, then 2017 may be an exciting year. Here Nema McGlynn, registered dietitian at Loblaws, shares her predictions for five nutritious eating trends. 1. Alternative proteins. “Although meat isn't going anywhere, plant protein sources like nuts, seeds, beans, and grains are playing a greater role in our usual cooking repertoire. Insect-based foods like cricket protein powder and mealworm are popping up in grocery stores and are gaining a following with adventurous eaters looking for more sustainable protein sources,” explains McGlynn. A recent survey suggests that global demand for alternative proteins is set to double by 2024. 2. Back to basics.
Nutritional information and food labelling are hotbutton topics, resulting in more people taking an interest in the value of what they're eating. More of us are looking for additive-free ingredient lists or simpler ingredient decks. Programs like Guiding Stars make it easy to gauge the nutritional value of products and will continue to be popular among time-strapped shoppers who may not know how to interpret nutrition tables. 3. Healthy entertaining. Nutritious food is playing a greater role in the world of dinner parties and social occasions, but healthy entertaining will go beyond unabashedly serving nutritious meals to our guests. “Whether it's a post-workout snack with your running group or alcohol-free parties with other
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