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Tip line launched for Surrey/Delta shootings Surrey: The Surrey RCMP, RCMP Lower Mainland District and the City of Surrey announced the creation of a tip line dedicated to gathering information about the shootings that have occurred in Surrey and Delta over the past six weeks. The tip line is 604-915-6566 and will be monitored 24/7. The Commander of the RCMP’s Lower Mainland Regional Police Service, Assistant Commissioner Dan Malo states, “The law enforcement agencies in the

Lower Mainland and the municipalities of Surrey and Delta are united in addressing the now fatal conflict between two lowerlevel drug trafficking groups whose turf war has erupted on our streets. The issue is certainly not about lack of police resources or level of integration between agencies. This is about the continued lack of information being shared by those criminals involved in this violence.” A significant number of law enforcement agencies are working on the shoot-

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Timeline for Surrey and Delta of Shootings: Surrey March 9, 2015: At 9:27 p.m. Surrey RCMP were advised that a man had been dropped off at a local hospital suffering of gunshot injuries. Police attended the hospital and obtained the victim’s details but were unable to identify the origin of the man’s injuries. The 20 year old man was treated and released from hospital. March 10: At 6:42 p.m. four men were driving in a Cadillac CTS near 127 Street and 78 Avenue when they were shot at by the occupants of two vehicles, believed to be a black Acura TL and a Volkswagen Passat or Jetta. One of the males was shot in the neck and transported to the Surrey Memorial Hospital. None of the parties involved were co-operative with the police. March 10: At 11:09 p.m. multiple complainants reported a truck shooting at a black Acura near 128 Street and 76 Avenue. Both vehicles fled though casings were recovered at scene. There were no reports of anyone attending local area hospitals with gunshot wounds.

March 11: At 1:31 p.m. a man was driving in his black Acura near 132 Street and 80 Avenue when he was shot at multiple times by the occupant(s) of a white SUV. The male fled the scene in his vehicle and drove to an apartment complex located at on 102 ‘A’ Avenue. Members of the Surrey RCMP Drug Unit located the black Acura, which had sustained damage as a result of the shooting. Vehicle seized for forensic examination. The male was located uninjured nearby and refused to cooperate with the police. March 11: At 11:50 p.m. Surrey RCMP responded to a call regarding a man with a gunshot injury in the area of 193 Street and 80th Avenue. That 28year-old Langley man was transported to hospital to be treated for his injuries. It has not been determined where that shooting took place. This incident appears to be drug related and targeted. March 12: At 3:30 a.m. Surrey RCMP responded to a report of shots fired at a residence in the area of 94 Avenue and 126 Street. Everyone was

gone by the time police arrived. No injuries were reported. Police have recovered evidence related to shots being fired from the area. March 26: At 8:40 p.m. a man was stopped for a red light at Mall Access Road (12500 block) of 88th Avenue when a black SUV pulled alongside and shot into his vehicle. The man was struck in the left hip and the passenger was struck in the left wrist and thigh. Both drove to hospital for treatment and refused to cooperate with police. Delta, March 27: At 11:02 p.m. multiple witnesses reported a four-door sedan fired five to seven shots into a residence then fled. Shell casings located in the front yard. Occupants in the residence at the time were not struck. March 28: At 8:38 p.m. multiple 911 calls of shots fired in the 9400 block of 125th Street, two vehicles observed fleeing. Police located the victim vehicle near 93rd Avenue and 125th Street damaged by gunfire. A man was located at a local area hospital and treated for a gunshot wounds to his upper and lower

Tip line launched for Surrey/Delta shootings Continued from page 01 "The police have shared everything possible with the public as we know how these situations can escalate. Unfortunately, this situation escalated over the weekend and, sadly, a 22-yearold man has been taken from us," says C/Supt Bill Fordy, Officer in Charge of Surrey RCMP. “To the people who are involved in these shootings, the choices you are making could also easily lead to your death, or that of innocent people in the community not connected to this conflict.” Police have determined that 14 of the 22 shootings are related to a South Asian group and Somalian group involved in low-level drug trafficking. The victims and intended victims of the shootings have been uncooperative with

The tip line is 604-915-6566 and will be monitored 24/7. police, which has significantly impacted the ability of police to make arrests. "The police are doing all that they can, but they need information,” says Mayor Linda Hepner. “The code of silence we have seen so far will only result in more heartache for the loved ones that are left behind. That is why I am imploring that anyone who has any information to come forward, do the right thing, and contact police." "The community of Delta and the Delta Police are stakeholders in a cross jurisdictional crisis that is putting our communities at risk,” says A/Chief Lyle Beaudoin, Delta Police. “As you can see from the leadership here today, this is our number one priority. We all live, coach,

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work and raise our families in our respective communities and we are committed to ensuring long term public safety that restores public confidence. If you have any information to help us advance these investigations, please contact us directly via the new tip line or Crime Stoppers if you wish to remain anonymous." “The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team will continue to work in conjunction with our partners throughout the lower mainland in our investigation of the murder of Arun Bains. IHIT is asking anyone who has information regarding the murder of Arun Bains to come forward and share it with police,” says Superintendent Dwayne McDonald, Officer in Charge of IHIT. "It is essential for cooperation and coordination between our policing partners. CFSEU-BC is working closely with the RCMP, IHIT, and Delta PD to restore the sense of safety and security back to the Lower Mainland," says C/Supt. Kevin Hackett of the CFSEU-BC. "We want people to know engaging in this sort of brazen violence is unacceptable and offenders will be targeted."

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arm. The man refused to cooperate with the investigation. April 1: At 11:40 p.m.. 911 calls reported a black Honda was pursuing and firing shots into a Buick Regal southbound on 128th Street through 64th Avenue. Delta Police located Buick Regal with bullet holes and arrested a man on scene. The male was released and refused to cooperate with investigation. Shell casings recovered. Delta, April 5: At 5:47 p.m. 911 calls report seven gunshots fired in rapid succession in the 11400 block of 79th Avenue, Delta; however no point of impact was located. Witnesses observed a silver four-door sedan with two South Asian occupants. Shell casings seized at scene and are under examination by Delta PD. Delta, April 5: At 8:56 p.m. 911 caller reported five shots fired into a residence. One bullet passed through the residence and struck a neighbour’s vehicle to the north. A grey vehicle was seen leaving the scene. No shell casings were located. April 8: At 4:48 a.m. Surrey police responded to a complaint of shots fired in the 6800 block of 128th Street. A male was identified as a driver for a dial-a-dope drug dealer when he was followed away from a drug deal. The suspect vehicle began shooting at him from behind. The male drove to a local hospital and was treated for one gunshot wound to his back. The male was arrested on an outstanding warrant and provided very limited cooperation. April 10: At 5:05 a.m. Surrey police responded to a complaint of shots fired in the 11700 block of 96 Avenue. Shots were fired into a residence with people within the house. No one was injured and shell casings were found outside the residence. April 11: At 7:15 p.m. two males were driving in a vehicle when they were approached by a Nissan Altima in the area of 128 Street and 60 Avenue. None of the males were injured. Bullet casings were seized from the scene. The suspect vehicle has been seized by police. April 12: At 4:47 p.m. police were in the area of 130 Street and 70 Avenue for an unrelated investigation when shots were heard. Police located a male with an injury to his leg, his friend, and a vehicle with bullet holes. The male was taken to hospital. There has been no cooperation from these males. April 12: At 8:54 p.m. police responded to a report of shots fired in the area of 137 Street and 88 Avenue. Two males were observed walking down the street getting into a vehicle. Police responded and located a vehicle with bullet holes. April 13: At 1:57 a.m. a grey fourdoor sedan and a grey Dodge Ram truck were in the area of 77 Avenue and 146A Street when the occupants of the sedan fired four or five shots at the truck. The victim vehicle with bullet holes was located. April 13: At 10:30 p.m. police responded to a report of shots fired and a collision in the area of 148 Street and 69 Avenue. The driver of the vehicle that collided with a parked car took off from the area and was seen carrying a gun. The vehicle and bullet exhibits have been seized from the scene. No one is co-operating with police.

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s successful visit to Vancouver and Surrey Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi concluded his historic visit to Canada in beautiful Vancouver on April 16th. Prime Minister Modi’s first stop was the Khalsa Diwan Society’s historic Ross Street Gurdwara, where he was joined by Prime Minister Harper, Minister Jason Kenney as well as other Parliamentarians and special guests. The two Prime Ministers paid respect to Canada’s Sikh Pioneers, who settled in Canada more than a century ago, and spoke about the achievements and contributions that people of Sikh faith have made to both Canada and India. Both Prime Ministers also toured the Khalsa Diwan Society’s Komagata Maru museum, which had been built with support from our government. The President of the Komagata Maru Heritage

Foundation, Harbhajan Singh Gill, expressed the views of the many community members gathered there when he said: “I feel proud to be a Canadian and to have a Prime Minister of India come over to the temple.” That sense of pride was shared by members of Surrey, B.C.’s Hindu community, which hosted Prime Ministers Modi and Harper and over four thousand community members at the beautiful Laxmi Narayan Mandir. The visit concluded with a state Dinner hosted by Prime Minister Stephen Harper in honour of Prime Minister Modi at the Pinnacle Vancouver Harbourfront. Speaking of Prime Minister Modi, Prime Minister Harper stated, “In India, Canadians see a country that can be a model for all peoples who aspire to better things. It is that same promise which was seized by a young boy many years ago. A young boy with humble roots and a devout spirit, who, last year was freely elected to

govern the largest democracy the world has ever known.” As he departed Canada, Prime Minister Modi took to social media to say, “I leave Canada with immense satisfaction. This visit will

further enhance India-Canada ties. A big thanks to the people of Canada.” “A special thanks to @pmharper – a fine host, a wonderful human being and a very dear friend.”

Government of Canada helps youth in Delta get jobs

Statement from Harry Bains SURREY – “First of all, community against crime for a let me thank everyone who long time. I will continue that reached out to our family with work, but today I feel we must your love and best wishes. put a far greater emphasis on “I want to extend a prevention. We need to support special thanks to the parents parents and teachers in early and effective interventions when who have also lost children to a young person is following the violence. Your visits have wrong path. given us the courage to go on. “I will continue to sit down “At this point, we know MLA Harry Bains with other families through the very little about what coming weeks and I am hopeful happened. We are meeting regularly with the RCMP and we urge that we can form a support group. I will anyone with any information about this also be speaking out for more help in our or any crime to come forward. Justice for education system. Arun will not bring him back to us, but it “If I can say one thing to all our may spare another family the immense friends and neighbours; hug your pain we are feeling. children. Tell them you love them as “I have been an advocate for my often as you can.”

Delta: The Government of Canada is helping equip youth in Delta with the skills and experience they need to find jobs says the Honourable Kerry-Lynne D. Findlay, Minister of National Revenue and Member of Parliament for Delta–Richmond East. The Boys and Girls Kerry-Lynne Clubs of South Coast BC received over $367,000 through the Skills Link program for its project to help 36 youth in Delta gain the skills and experience they need to find jobs. “We are proud to work with local organizations like the Boys and Girls Clubs of South Coast BC to help young people, including right here in Delta, develop the skills they need to enter and succeed in the job market. Initiatives like Skills Link help connect youth with jobs while ensuring that Canada’s economy benefits from the skills and talents of young Canadians,” Minister Findlay. Project participants benefited from group workshops to learn or improve useful jobs skills such as problem solving

and teamwork. They gained work experience with local employers in areas such as child care, landscaping and marketing. Some participants also obtained specialized training, such as health and safety certification. This is part of the Government of Canada’s D. Findlay, overall strategy to equip all Canadians with the skills and training they need to connect with available jobs. Yesterday’s announcement is one example of what the Government is doing to help Canadians. To help hardworking families, the Government is also enhancing the Universal Child Care Benefit, introducing the Family Tax Cut and making improvements to the Child Care Expenses Deduction and the Children’s Fitness Tax Credit. Minister Findlay made the announcement on behalf of the Honourable Pierre Poilievre, Minister of Employment and Social Development.

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Yuba City police officer accused in cocaine trafficking scheme BY CATHY LOCKE A Yuba City police officer was one of two people arrested Wednesday on federal charges related to a cocaine trafficking scheme. Harminder Phagura, 35, an officer with the Yuba City Police Department, and GursharanPhagura, 39, of Yuba City and Roseville, were arrested based on a criminal complaint, according to a news release from the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s Homeland Security Investigations. The complaint accuses them of conspiring to possess a controlled substance with intent to distribute, and use of a communication facility in narcotics trafficking activity. The men, who are believed to be related, were taken into custody by special agents with Homeland Security Investigations. They made their initial appearance in federal court Wednesday afternoon before U.S. Magistrate Judge Carolyn K. Delaney. Following the hearing, Harminder Phagura was released on $100,000 bond, authorities said. GursharanPhagura remains in custody pending a detention hearing Thursday. The case is being prosecuted by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of California. Shawna Pavey, operations support manager for the Yuba City Police Department, said Harminder Phagura has been placed on administrative leave. She said he joined the department as a reserve officer in 2010 and became a regular officer in 2012. He was assigned to patrol duty and also served as a hostage negotiator. Yuba City police put second officer on leave in drug case The arrests are the latest development in a long-term Homeland Security Investigations probe targeting suspected cocaine trafficking by GursharanPhagura, authorities said. According to information in the complaint affidavit unsealed Wednesday,

communications used by federal law enforcement agents and warning of the presence of other law enforcement officers. Federal authorities said the Yuba City Police Department fully cooperated with the investigation. Police Chief Robert Landon said in a prepared statement that it was “a sad day for the Yuba City Police Department, the citizens of Yuba City and all of law enforcement.”

Officer Harminder Phagura | Photo courtesy Yuba City Police Department

special agents developed information during the course of the investigation implicating Officer Phagura in the scheme. The two men are accused in the federal complaint of being part of an interstate and international drug trafficking organization. According to the complaint, since October 2011, Homeland Security Investigations and other law enforcement agencies have investigated GursharanPhagura for transporting illicit narcotics. During the investigation, Homeland Security Investigations agents confronted GursharanPhagura with evidence of his involvement in smuggling operations. He admitted his involvement and agreed to “become a confidential informant for possible future consideration to reduce his criminal liability,” the complaint says. But, according to the complaint, information provided by GursharanPhagura proved unreliable and he was not used as a confidential informant after October 2012. The complaint alleges that Harminder Phagura was GursharanPhagura’s “law enforcement friend,” who aided the narcotics transactions by intercepting radio

Incidents like this, he said, erode the public’s trust and confidence. He pledged to continue to fully cooperate with Homeland Security Investigations and the U.S. attorney’s office. Investigators Wednesday executed search warrants at three locations tied to the defendants, including two residences in Yuba City and a home in Roseville. Federal officials said the investigation is ongoing.

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Guest Editorial Co-operation and resources will end Surrey gun violence By John Horgan, Leader of the BC New Democrats VICTORIA ─ I was heartbroken to learn Sunday morning that a young man had been shot and killed on the streets of Surrey.

Harry Bains has been a tireless advocate for his community against crime for many years. Over the past year he has championed the Surrey Accord. There are some strong policy ideas in the Accord that would go a long way towards tackling crime in the short term and addressing the root causes of crime. But what’s important about the Accord is not a policy, it’s a principle – cooperation. Police need residents and parents to speak up when they see something amiss. Parents need resources and guidance on how to

That young man was Arun Bains. He was a son, a brother, and a

speak with their kids. Teachers need people like Jesse Sahota to help

cousin. He was a nephew to my friend and colleague, Surrey Newton

cut through the glamorous veneer of gang life to show kids the

MLA Harry Bains. Harry tells me Arun was a fine young man who

cruelty and heartbreak that waits underneath. We need to make

loved his family and had a bright future ahead of him. I know Harry and his family have been deeply touched by the outpouring of love and support from the communities of Surrey and Delta. Visits from other parents who have lost children to violence have been a particular source of courage and strength. Arun’s death comes amid a terrible rise in gun violence in Surrey’s neighborhoods. Criminals have opened fire at people, cars and houses 23 times in the past six weeks. This is a shocking

sure that we don’t let a small number of criminals pit one community against another. And all levels of government – federal, provincial, and local – need to stand united to provide the leadership and resources the community needs. Only hours before Arun’s death, I was on the streets of Surrey with 300,000 other British Columbians celebrating Vaisakhi. I saw

number, a number that seems impossible in a nation of peace. On Tuesday night, I joined hundreds of parents, educators,

the joy and optimism and generosity that bring a community

police and community leaders in the gym at Tamanawis Secondary

together. I strongly believe that those are the moments that define

School to talk about the way forward from here. I heard anger. I

us. During the community forum, even amid the pain and

heard longtime residents share their frustration that this problem

frustration, I felt that same sense of community and sense of

has dogged the people of Surrey for so long. I heard the anguish of

purpose. I am convinced that when we work together, we can take

a man who also lost his child to violence.

criminals off the streets, set our young adults on the right path, and

But I also heard tremendous passion for the communities of Surrey and Delta. I heard a young man challenge his peers to program the police tips line into their phones right then and there.

build the safe, prosperous neighborhoods that the people of Surrey deserve. Let’s get to work.

We got to meet Jesse Sahota, a young man with a remarkable message of redemption. As a teenager, Jesse was walking down the wrong path, seduced by the cars, guns and clothes of a gang life. But the teachers and counsellors at his school intervened. They set him on the right path and now Jesse is a two-time national wrestling champion and an SFU graduate. Today, Jesse works for the Surrey

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Hundreds attend Surrey forum on gun violence BY KIM BOLAN A former “gangster wannabe” now working with at-risk kids told a crowded public forum in Surrey Tuesday that parents should never be too ashamed to ask for help. Jesse Sahota said when he was just 12 or 13, he sought acceptance by acting like a “tough guy” and hanging around with the wrong people. But he turned his life around through the Surrey school district’s Wrap intervention program, he told more than 700 people at an anti-gang forum at Tamanawis secondary, the school from which he graduated in 2010. “Now I provide the same services that were provided to me in 2005,” he said to applause. Sahota joined Surrey residents, police officials and politicians at the forum, organized to discuss a rash of violence that has led to 22 shootings over the last six weeks. On Sunday, 22-year-old Arun Bains — the nephew of Surrey-Newton MLA Harry Bains — was shot to death in his car at 88A Avenue and 126th Street. Sahota said he wanted to speak frankly with the crowd, many of whom were South Asian. While parents are victims of their kids’ destructive behaviour, they can also be enablers, he said. “Every community has its issues and it’s time we acknowledged ours,” he said. One of the teens he worked with told Sahota that his dad once said: “If you are going to be doing criminal activity, you might as well be making me some money.” Sahota said another issue is that many families feel to embarrassed or ashamed to seek community resources to help their at-risk sons. Many in the

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crowd stood on their feet applauding after Sahota finished. RCMP Chief Supt. Kevin Hackett, of the Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit, said the wave of violence in Surrey is the anti-gang agency’s “top priority.” Even “hardened police officers” are impacted by the violence, he said. Police have said young drug traffickers primarily from the South Asian and Somali community are engaged in a violent struggle that has led to public shootings. Hackett said that while the community is understandably concerned, police will make arrests. He pointed to the 2008-2010 gang war between the Red Scorpions and United

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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". Or you can say there is only one rule. Every row, every column and every 3-by-3 subgrid should contain digits 1 to 9 only.

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Vaisakhi greetings to the Sikh community from the Bank of Montreal. Also present to hand out pens, bags and lots of souvenirs with BMO logos were: James Kitamura, regional Vice President, Sarbjit Sandhu, head of divisional operation and Ashish Arora, regional vice president of Surrey. Their

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You know how you 'love love'. Well, there is a really great week filled with days to do almost anything you want to with love. The only exception may be the 20th; not so cooperative. However, the rest of the week is a minefield of potential explosive romantic (July23-Aug 23-Aug (July 22)22) energy; step on it and you will be swept into a dizzy, busy week.You are able to 'put great stock' in friendships this week and some of it may be almost 'literal' in that there will be a cross section of Leos who choose to 'invest' in pals in a variety of ways; banking with/on them, throwing their hat in with them or backing their efforts with reputation, finance or effort.

Many of the hassles and things that 'slowed you and your progress' over the last 7 to 14 days has lifted now, particularly anything to do with finance and you appear to be able to (Mar. (Mar.2121- April April 19) 'manage' so much better, especially 'shoe string' and 'stretching' where and when 'there is not enough'. Now, there seems to be room for 'plenty' particularly basic needs, vehicles, repairs, appliances and still the 'every day expenses'. Several indications of 'special events' appear likely the 23rd to 25th, particularly weddings, birthdays, anniversaries and other 'observations' for achievements and mile stones. Here we may find some of the 'best of the best' for recent months, as your stars show new employment for the unemployed, raise, praise and a 'general lifting up' for those already placed and several big opportunities to 'make your mark' in your chosen field 'at this time' to (Apr. 20- may 20) launch what may easily be a special time, place or event in your career life. MANY of you may be celebrating achievements, especially the 22nd to 25th.

Work is what you live for, breath for and often dedicate your life to, as long as there is a level of 'successful outcome' depending upon your view of 'success'. While for many it may be 'pure profit' for a lot of you this week it is about integrity, reputation, recognition and (Aug. 23 - Sept. 22) respect. You will have these things or it is not 'a total success'. Your timing may be a problem the 21st, your temper the 22nd and your focus the 24th but if you 'stay on top of those issue ON those days' you can't fail. Most of your week is filled with good food, good fun and good pals, especially the 21st, 22nd and 25/26th but there may be 'cause' for you to 're assess' the actions or behavior of a pal near the 23rd to 24th as you show a 'discernment' of kinds that may almost (Sept. (Sept.23 23-Oct. -Oct.23) 23) 'demand' you see a pal in 'another light'. While this one is almost sure to unfold in your love life, it is not totally restricted to it and for a small cross section of you, it may be a friend you decide to 'examine more closely' and choose to distance yourself from.

Siblings, siblings, siblings. Be happy if you have them and happy if you don't. This week may be a lot about 'siblings' for a real hefty cross section of you; traveling to see them, accommodating them as visitors, sharing time, effort or money with them, enjoying typical actives or even going 'toe(May 21-June 21) to-toe' with them. What's more, is that you can be one with one sibling and other with the other/s. Those of you born in may, could see the accent be more on 'financial spending' to get the household and its needs 'up to snuff'.

Your family life is sure to demand loads and loads of two things this week; domestic tasks: washing, shopping, errands and bill paying and spending on travel, vehicles, upgrades, repairs and vacations. Number one with a bullet is 'plans that involve either siblings' or travel, possibly for the winter holidays or (Nov 22Dec 21) (Nov. 22 -Dec. 21 vacation/s. Focus appears to be on June and July through discussions held the 20th to 24th and August/September the 25/26th. This can be a week of great progress for you and surely the majority of you will invest huge sums of effort, time, reputation, elbow grease and yes, money, into projects and goals 'very dear to you' with a 'high rate of return' potential showing for a hefty cross section of you who (Dec 22.22.- Jan. Jan. 19) 19) hit this one. Others of you may be trying to (Dec manage 'interference' from coworkers or even bosses, most likely the 21st to 23/24th. In almost each case, some level of success is likely. Some of you may hit 'takes money to make money' requirements and the good news is that the money is likely to BE there; by or before the 25/26th. You are 'in the mood' this week and as long as other areas of life do not 'overburden you' distract or melt your resolve, you can enjoy a highly rewarding romantic and sexual life; single or paired! Hot days for upgrades appear to be the 20th, especially the 22nd and some pretty nice (Jan. 20 -Feb. 19) things on the 26th. Problem areas may arise out of (Jan 20 Feb the 21st and 24th but only if you allow them to 'take over' or you 'drop the ball'. This IS an excellent week for singles with time frames the same as upgrade time for paired

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This can be a week of great progress but it all seems to hinge on 'getting the details' right, addressing the 'small stuff' and checking and double (Feb. 20 -Mar. 20) checking 'all the bottom lines' as if (Feb 20 Mar 20 you can not be too careful, particularly on written communications, reports, anything you 'add to and pass on to the next' and projections, estimates or promises you 'make on paper'.

There are many of you who appear to be in the 'negotiating' stages of some very important career moves, needs and 'roll of the dice' situation/s. Some are at 'various stages' while others are creating the 'setting of the stage' for those many next phases. No (Oct. 24 - Nov. 21) matter where along the trail you are, what is (Oct. 24 - Nov. 21) essential is that you take total control, maintain it and clearly outline what you will and will not accept, even if you do it silently or by the 'not doing' of certain things. There are many ways to send messages and 'set boundaries'.

This week may 'move along very fast' but have rich, full days of 'one accomplishment after another' with one day having nothing to do with the next or last! Be very careful with any and all 'written' items, double check amounts, minor details and 'fine print'. High ( June 22-July 22) action days the 21st to 24th may guarantee a wide variety of 'energies' you will have to juggle and balance successfully. Help from Capricorn, Virgo, Gemini, Cancer, Scorpio and Taurus is very likely.

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3 Everyday Tips for Immune Support By Emily Sohn

You already know you need to eat well to stay healthy, but scientists are now zeroing in on specific diet strategies that can help bolster immunity. With cold and flu season right around the corner, here are three to add to your arsenal. 1. Fill Your Vitamin D Tank You may have fewer health problems—ranging from colds to cancer—if you get enough vitamin D. Your body naturally makes vitamin D from sunlight. You can also get it—albeit in smaller doses—from fatty fish, such as salmon, and fortified milk. But because Americans don’t get enough vitamin D, most experts recommend a D supplement. New research in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition suggests that taking such a supplement may help boost your immune system. In a study of more than 300 Japanese children, those who took daily vitamin D supplements (1,200 IU) were 40 percent less likely to get a common flu virus than kids who took a placebo. Laboratory studies indicate that the nutrient may help immune cells identify and destroy bacteria and viruses that make us sick, says Adit Ginde, M.D., M.P.H., a public

health researcher at the University of Colorado School of Medicine in Denver. Aim to get at least 1,000 IU of vitamin D daily (check with your doctor before taking more).

2. Get a Daily Dose of Soluble Fiber Mice that ate a diet rich in soluble fiber for six weeks recovered from a bacterial infection in half the time it took mice that chowed on meals containing mixed fiber, according to a recent study in the journal Brain, Behavior and Immunity. Soluble fiber—abundant in citrus fruits, apples, carrots, beans and oats—helps fight inflammation, says lead author Christina Sherry, Ph.D., R.D., of

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