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France bans burqa in public France has officially banned women from wearing full-face veils in public places. Though other European countries have drawn up bans on the burqa, France is the first to risk stirring social tensions by putting one into practice. French officials estimate that only around 2,000 women, from a total Muslim population between four and six million, wear the full-face veils that are traditional in parts of Arabia and South Asia. But many Muslims and rights watchdogs accuse French President Nicolas Sarkozy of targeting one of France’s most vulnerable groups to signal to anti-immigration voters that he shares their fear of Islam being a threat to French culture. Some critics worry the law may be hard to enforce, since it had to be drawn up without reference to religion to ban any kind of face covering in public,

and since police officers will not be allowed to remove women’s head coverings. Anyone refusing to lift his or her veil to submit to an identity check can be taken to a police station. There, officers must try to persuade them to remove the garment, and can threaten fines. A woman, who repeatedly insists on appearing veiled in public, can be fined 150 euros and ordered to attend re-education classes. Anyone found guilty of forcing someone else to hide his or her face “through threats, violence, constraint, abuse of authority or power for reason of their gender”, the law imposes a fine of 30,000 euros and a year in jail. Among other European countries, Belgium’s parliament has approved a similar law, but is yet to enforce it.

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Key man behind Kandahar hijack held in Chile In a major breakthrough, Abdul Rauf, one of the masterminds of the 1999 Kandahar hijack and a brother-in-law of dreaded terrorist Maulana Masood Azhar, has been arrested in Chile. Masood Azhar, the boss of the Jaishe-Mohammed was one of the three persons released from a jail in Jammu in exchange of more than 150 passengers held hostage at Kandahar on board the hijacked Indian Airlines flight IC-814. The flight had taken off from Kathmandu on December 24 1999 and the hostage crisis lasted some six days. The Central Bureau of

Investigation, in its chargesheet in the case had named Rauf, a Pakistan national, as one of the key financiers and plotters of the hijack. (Continued on page 3)

Slightly higher radiation found in Ontario

Canadian officials say slightly higherthan-normal radiation levels have been detected in Ontario since last month’s earthquake and tsunami created huge problems at one of Japan’s nuclear reactor plants. Health Canada has been monitoring radiation levels daily at locations across the country, including Toronto, Ottawa and south of Windsor, Ont. The agency said its data shows a slight increase in radiation in Ontario. Energy Minister Brad Duguid, who didn’t

provide any details — including whether the higher radiation levels were found in water, air or food — described the increase as “very minor.” However, the New Democrats say they can’t believe the Ontario government knows so little about radiation levels in the province a full month after Japan’s nuclear crisis began. (Continued on page 3)

Ontario seatbelt laws turn 35 years old Give yourself the gift of survival by buckling up every time

It’s been 35 years since seat belt laws came into effect in Ontario (1976), and the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are as committed as ever to seat belt compliance as they get set to launch the 2011 Spring Seatbelt Campaign. The province-wide campaign will run from April 13 - 23, 2011. During that time, the OPP will be stepping up

enforcement throughout the province to ensure that motorists and passengers buckle up. Using a seat belt is the single most effective way to reduce the chance of injury or death in a motor vehicle collision. Yet tragically, countless fatalities and injuries relating to seat belt use have continued to occur needlessly each year over the past 35 years. Last year (2010) on OPP patrolled roadways, 89 people lost their lives in collisions in which lack of seatbelt use was a causal factor and 4,200 people were injured for the same reason. So far this year (2011), 7 people have died in collisions in which lack of seatbelt use was a causal factor and 855

have been seriously injured. Compared to this same time last year, 13 died and 913 were injured. The OPP will be focusing their efforts on child restraints during this campaign to raise awareness about the need to properly restrain children in a vehicle. A properly used child seat reduces a child’s risk of injury in a crash by as much as 75 per cent, yet many child car seats are incorrectly used or improperly installed. When used correctly, a booster seat provides 60 per cent more protection than a seatbelt alone. In a collision, children using seatbelts instead of booster seats are three and a half times more likely to suffer significant injury, and four times more likely to suffer head injury. OPP detachments regularly run child car-seat safety clinics and the OPP are encouraging everyone to contact their local OPP Detachment or their local police service for more

information. “In 1976 Ontario became the first province to require all drivers and passengers to wear a seat belt. After all these years OPP officers across this province are just as committed to ensuring that occupants buckle up”, said OPP Deputy Commissioner Larry Beechey, Provincial Commander, Traffic Safety & Operational Support. Make sure you do your part as a driver. Buckle up first and then make sure all your passengers and children are properly secured. The annual Spring Seatbelt Campaign is a partnership between the OPP, Ontario Police Services, the Ontario Ministry of Transportation and other road safety partners. A driver who is not wearing a seatbelt is over 40 times more likely to be killed in a crash than one who is properly buckled.

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added that while religious organizations are struggling to grow their youth base, FHA has experienced that the unique science of Hinduism is naturally attracting the scientific minded youth of today. She reminded that while we may be affiliated with different causes for the Hindu community, whenever there is any assault on Hinduism, we must unite to preserve this glorious Dharma. Mr. Dewang Gadoya, a Hinduism supporter, reminded the audience of Adi Shankaracharya’s words that Dharma is that which brings worldly progress of every being, causes progress in the spiritual dimension and keeps the social system in excellent condition. Mr. Gadoya educated the audience about what is denigration of Dharma, and how to protest it successfully. He stressed that only if Dharma is persevered in the face of dangers can humanity be preserved. Ms. Kristen Mandziuk from Spiritual Science Research Foundation (SSRF), shared how the assaults on Hinduism have physical and psychological aspects, but most important is the spiritual component. Her videos showed SSRF’s research on the vibrations emitted by people, power of prayers detected by biofeedback machines and heal-

ing ability of Saints’ handwriting. Dr. Bhartendu Srivastava, another speaker, felt that in a tolerant country like Canada, the main issue facing the Hindu community is the lack of lobbying. He added that Hinduism’s vast literature needs to be made available in English for Hindu children raised here. Pandit Roopnauth Sharma spoke passionately on maintaining a Hindu identity in Canada by being clear about Hindu beliefs and working towards Hindu representation in schools, hospitals, etc. Dr. Doobay, spiritual leader of the Vishnu Mandir, published an insightful souvenir in the tradition of Hinduism. The souvenir was distributed to all attendees to commemorate the Summit. He remarked that Hindu temples should be not only centers of Hindu worship, but also of Hinduism learning. The Hinduism Summit concluded with passing of resolutions by chanting aloud ‘Har Har Mahadev’. These resolutions will be submitted to the Canadian government, to investigate the ongoing human rights violations against the Hindu and minority communities in Bangladesh, and to declare Diwali as a statutory holiday across Canada.

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Health Quality Ontario to Promote Evidence-Based Health Care Ontario is focusing on quality care for patients by consolidating the former Ontario Health Quality Council and five other health care improvement organizations and programs into one organization called Health Quality Ontario (HQO). Under the Excellent Care for All Act (ECFAA), the Ontario Health Quality Council is now Health Quality Ontario, with an expanded mandate to:

• Recommend and help health care providers adopt evidence-based standards of care and best practices; • Monitor and report on quality improvement efforts across health care sectors; and • Lead provincial efforts to improve safety, quality, efficiency and the patient experience across all health care sectors. The amalgamation will save $2 million over the next three years that

Kandahar hijack held in Chile (Continued from page 1) A reward of Rs 10 lakh had been announced and he is wanted in India in the hijacking case. As per the CBI, he should be about 37 years of age. The last time the name of Abdul Rauf surfaced was when he was reportedly “called in” by Pakistani authorities in October 2009 to negotiate the release of 42 persons taken hostages by pro-Taliban militants at a military garrison in Rawalpindi. This indicated that some one in the Pakistan establishment knew where to contact Rauf.

In its recent tranche of leaked cables, Wikileaks had suggested that in 2005 India had of more than 150 passengers held hostage at Kandahar on board the hijacked Indian Airlines flight IC-814. The flight had taken off from Kathmandu on December 24 1999 and the hostage crisis lasted some six days. The CBI, in its chargesheet in the case had named Rauf, a Pakistan national, as one of the key financiers and plotters of the hijack. A reward of Rs 10 lakh had been announced and he is wanted in India in the hijacking case.

will be reinvested into frontline health care. HQO will ensure that all health care investments are based on the best evidence. The five other organizations being merged into HQO are: the Medical Advisory Secretariat of the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care, the Ontario Health Technology Advisory Committee, the Ontario Health Technology Evaluation Fund, the Centre for Healthcare Quality Improvement and

the Quality Improvement and Innovation Partnership. As reaffirmed in the 2011 Budget, this consolidation is part of the government’s continued commitment to eliminate waste and find savings by reducing duplication and overlap, scaling back the number of agencies in Ontario and ensuring the best value for public money.

Slightly higher radiation found in Ontario

(Continued from page 1) The NDP pointed out elevated radiation levels have been reported by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in several eastern U.S. cities, including in milk from Little Rock, Ark., and in drinking water in Philadelphia. But officials there said the levels were not a threat to human health. Ontario Environment Minister John Wilkinson, who is responsible for water qual-

ity in the province, said, “I’ve been assured that the water is safe to drink but I can assure people as well that given the situation we do have increased vigilance.” Since the Japan nuclear crisis, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency has only tested for radiation in milk produced in British Columbia. It said the results were acceptable. Special to South Asian Star with permission from CBC/Radio-Canada

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September 2011. “Our foundation is national in scope and addresses a wide range of mental illness,” said foundation chairman, James Roche. “Every recipient’s project directly improves the quality of life for people living with mental illness in communities across Canada.” A registered charity may be eligible for a grant of up to $65,000 if it provides front–line, community–level support to people affected by mental illness and to families who are dealing with mental illness. Research and building proj-

ects do not qualify, and successful recipients need to ensure the funds are for improving capacity of service over the course of the next 12 months. The applications are reviewed by the foundation’s grant advisory committee, whose members are active in the mental health field. The application process opens in March. Organizations have until the end of April to apply. Application forms and detailed instructions are available on the Foundation’s website at canadapost.ca/ hope. In 2010, the foundation distributed grants to 32 groups: nine in Western Canada, 10 in Ontario, seven in Quebec and six in Atlantic Canada. To date, more than 50 non–profit mental health organizations have benefitted from foundation funding.

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HIV vaccine initiative got lost in red tape

A $139-million project to fight HIV-AIDS, launched by Prime Minister Stephen Harper in a glitzy photoop with Microsoft’s Bill Gates, began to founder within months, says an internal report. Red tape and turf wars choked off the flow of money, and a vaunted plan

to build a vaccine plant in Canada was effectively sidelined within a year, suggests the newly released analysis. “Very significant delays ... have put into question the extent to which the initiative can achieve the expected results within the remaining time frame,” says the report, completed last August for the Public Health Agency of Canada. The $62,000 study, commissioned from Goss Gilroy Inc. consultants, examined the effectiveness of the Canadian HIV Vaccine Initiative, created with great fanfare four years ago. A copy of the document was ob-

tained by The Canadian Press under the Access to Information Act, after a five-month delay. The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation pledged $28 million to the fiveyear project to pay for its keystone: a pilot manufacturing facility for trial batches of HIV vaccine. The federal government pledged $85 million in new money, plus $26 million re-allocated from another HIV-AIDS program, for a $111-million commitment. Of that total, $60 million was earmarked for the manufacturing facility. But the Goss Gilroy report says the grand plans quickly became entangled in a cat’s cradle of red tape. Among the many problems: - There was “little evidence of collaboration” among the five federal departments and agencies running the

project. - It took eight months to move the re-allocated $26 million from one HIV program at the Public Health Agency of Canada to another. - Money drawn from the Canadian International Development Agency was caught in interdepartmental limbo, helping to delay a grant program by more than two years. - A secretariat created to oversee the project was soon “over-staffed” with bureaucrats, according to observers, but lacked anyone with technical expertise in HIV vaccines. By March 2009 — two years into the project — only $2 million of a planned $16-million annual budget had been spent. And a year later, just $5 million of a $34-million budget had been spent.

Flying home to Canada? Know what to expect upon your arrival

(NC)—Even before your plane leaves the ground, there are some things you can do ahead of time to reduce your wait time when returning to

Canada by air. Here are some tips from the Canada Border Services Agency: • Before you fly, ensure you have the proper I.D. for yourself and children travelling with you such as a passport or NEXUS card. Check the CBSA website so you know what you need. • Research your personal shopping exemptions for the value of products you can bring back, such as tobacco and alcohol. You could pay taxes or duty if you bring back too much for your time away.

• Research which products are inadmissible into Canada as you could have your purchases confiscated by border services officers at the airport. Items like certain fruits and meats, or agricultural products are inadmissible to Canada. • During your return flight, make sure your declaration form (Form E311) is filled out entirely, accurately and honestly before you land. Even the smallest error or omission can cause delays for you and others in line. Keep the form handy, in your pocket or passport, until you leave the secure area of the airport. • Declare all your purchases,

have receipts readily available, and declare all cash equal to or over $10,000. In fact, if you take more than $10,000 cash before you travel, you must declare it before you leave the country. We all have a responsibility to keep the lines moving at airports and other border crossings, so take a few minutes to bone up on the rules and regulations or you could face frustrating and costly delays. The CBSA has posted very detailed information about acceptable I.D., personal exemptions and inadmissible products on its website at www.cbsa. gc.ca.

Afghan training mission risks casualties: report

Canada’s plan to extend the Afghanistan mission by three years in a training support role carries high risks and a low chance of success, says a report released on April 11. Prime Minister Stephen Harper announced last November that Canadian Forces would act in a safer non-combat training role until 2014.

But the report by the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives and the Rideau Institute says soldiers are likely to be killed or injured attempting a task that will ultimately fail. According to analysts Michael Byers and Stewart Webb, military training always poses risks, and the Taliban have increasingly targeted training fa-

cilities while infiltrating the Afghan army and police. The report cites dozens of incidents in which personnel with the NATO International Security Assistance Force have been attacked and killed by infiltrators among the Afghan army and police. In the past six months: - On Nov. 29, an Afghan police officer killed six of his American trainers in eastern Afghanistan. The Taliban claimed he had been a sleeper agent. - On Jan. 20, an Afghan soldier shot two Italian soldiers dead on a military base. - On Feb. 18, an Afghan soldier killed three German soldiers

and wounded six others on a base in Baghlan province. - On April 4, an Afghan border police officer killed two American trainers inside a compound in northern Faryab province. The report says that widespread illiteracy and high desertion rates among Afghan soldiers and police and worsening security in the country as a whole doom the effort to failure. Even if training efforts succeed to some extent, the eventual implosion of “the increasingly corrupt and ineffective Karzai government” leaves open the question of what sort of regime those soldiers and police would serve, the report says. The decision to extend the Afghan mission beyond 2011 was made without a debate in Parliament, with the consent of the Liberal Opposition. Harper argued that for an extension of the mission in a non-combat role, no parliamentary vote was needed. The report’s authors fear public discussion about the Afghan mission has been sidelined by the election. “Canadians need to be made aware of the risks of this mission,” Webb said. Special to South Asian Star with permission from CBC/Radio-Canada

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Did you lock the door? Top 10 Fraud Alert reminders every traveller needs Employment

(NC)—Your bag is packed, but are you ready to go? Make sure you take care of those last minute details to enjoy a worry–free trip abroad while keeping your home safe. AIR MILES (www.airmiles. ca), one of Canada’s largest travel agencies, offers travellers its top pre–vacation reminders. A few days before: 1. Stop your newspaper and ask a friend to pick up mail. Don’t draw attention to your empty home with mail. Many newspapers allow you to donate suspended issues to schools. 2. Call your credit card

provider. Let your credit card issuer know where you’ll be travelling so spending won’t be flagged as suspicious. 3. Consider timers for lighting. Timers give the impression that someone is home and are relatively inexpensive. 4. Leave copies of your itinerary, contact information and travel documents with a close friend or family member. 5. Decide if you’ll use your cell phone while away and get your provider’s roaming rates. Some providers offer affordable data or calling plans, but get an

estimate so you aren’t surprised by a large bill on your return. The day you leave: 6. Lock your windows and doors, inside and out. 7. Turn off the water. Pipes can freeze or burst and you don’t want to come home to a flood. 8. Unplug unnecessary appliances. Not only will you save money on electricity, you’ll protect electronics from power surges. 9. Close your blinds. 10. Lower your thermostat.

Fraud can cost you and legitimate charities Money can be lost and reputations harmed In Canada, we have a long tradition of donating money to legitimate charities during various fund raising appeals. The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) want to remind you to be wary and careful before opening your heart and your wallet to someone representing an unfamiliar charity or special interest. Each year, millions of people are contacted - at the door, by mail, by phone, or by e-mail - by those who use names or causes that are very close to the names of legitimate and respected charities. By approaching you at your residence, you may feel even more urgency or pressure to donate. These people may actually be fraud artists preying on your generous nature. Throughout the year, the OPP Anti-Rackets Branch recommends that would-be donors

consider the following tips: If you receive a telephone call, ask for the information to be sent to you in writing. Ask how much of your gift will be used directly for the charity. Ask how much will go toward administrative costs. Legitimate charities will have no problem giving you this information. Never give out your personal or financial information over the phone, or at the door. You may wish to make out a cheque payable to the charity. You can mail the cheque later. Call the charity. Find out if they know about the appeal and if it is authorized, and what percentage of your donation they will receive. You should never feel pressured into making a donation. Ask if the charity is registered. Contact Canada Revenue

Agency (CRA) at 1-800-2672384. Ask CRA for the charitable tax number of the charity. Question any discrepancies. At the beginning of each year, decide which charities to support - send your cheques directly to their head office, and feel good about giving. If approached more directly, you can then say that you have already given, and perhaps you will consider their appeal next year when you decide on the charities to support. If you suspect a fraud artist is at work, file a complaint by calling your local police or contact the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC) at 1-888-495-8501 or visit online at http://www.antifraudcentre-centreantifraude.ca FRAUD…Recognize it…Report it…Stop it.

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Investigators from the Peel Regional Police Fraud Bureau would like to alert residents about an ongoing fraud that targets people searching for jobs. Fraudsters have been reported representing themselves as large companies looking for “agents” to receive and deposit cheques on the company’s behalf. The suspect typically asks the prospective employee (the agent) to deposit company cheques into their own personal bank account and then forward 90% of the deposit back to the company by way of transfer. The agent is allowed to keep 10% as payment. Unfortunately, the original deposited cheque is found to be counterfeit and the agent is financially responsible for the amount transferred to the suspect’s company. Forms of this scam can manifest themselves in a

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Fallsview Casino targeted by debit card skimming team

On Thursday April 7, 2011, during the early afternoon hours, the Fallsview Casino was targeted by a group of credit and debit card fraudsters. In a two hour period, 7 males visited numerous ATM machines

within the casino and obtained significant quantities of cash from hundreds of compromised bank accounts. Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Casino Enforcement Unit officers attached to the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario observed and arrested members participating in this fraudulent scheme and have recovered over $15,000 in cash and hundreds of credit cards. Investigators believe that this group of fraudsters was capable of defrauding Canadian banks

and personal bank accounts of $250,000. The investigation is continuing and additional charges are pending. Charged with Possession of Stolen Property are: Gavin ANTON-REGINOLD, 21 years of Markham, Nandakumar KANDIAH, 31 years of Cornwall Jawad MASHUQUE, 21years of Toronto Prasath PATKUNASINGAM, 24 years of Mississauga Srimylan SRIVIGNESWARAN, 22 years of Scarborough Ramanan THIRUNAVUKKARASU, 29 years of Mississauga Vigithan VIGNESWARAN, 21 years of Toronto

variety of different forms. Peel Police would like to caution residents that any transaction that requires a percentage of funds to be returned to the originating person, by way of transfer, should be considered suspicious; unless the transaction is being done with someone you know and trust. Large corporations do not employ “agents or “employees” on the basis of a phone call and will never ask you to transfer funds using a money transferring company. Anyone with information on this scam is asked to contact the Peel Regional Police Fraud Bureau at (905) 453-2121, ext. 3335. Information may also be left anonymously by calling Peel Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), or by visiting www.peelcrimestoppers.ca

Investigators from the Peel Regional Police Fraud Bureau would like to alert residents about an ongoing fraud that involves airlines tickets. These fraudsters are posing as travel agents and are offering airline tickets at discounted prices. The victims pay the fraudster using cash or money orders, and a legitimate ticket is purchased by the suspect and given to the victim. Unfortunately, the ticket would be purchased through fraudulent means from the airline. As a result, when the

u nsusp e c t i ng victim would attend the airport on departure day, they would discover that their ticket had been cancelled. As a result, the victim would be out of pocket due to the fraud as well finding themselves having to pay for alternate arrangements to reach their destination. Police are urging people to use legitimate sources to purchase their travel tickets. In order to confirm the authenticity of a person acting as a travel agency, that person should be registered with The Travel Industry Council of Ontario (TICO). TICO can be contacted at www.tico.ca or at (416) 624-6241, or toll free at 1-888-451-TICO. Remember that if you are offered something that seems too good to be true, it most likely will not be true.

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Home renovations made easy NC)—From experts to novices, ambitious renovators to weekend warriors, do–it–yourselfers all look for products and tools that help to complete easy, affordable projects with professional results. This spring, Lowe’s (lowes.ca) recommends the following new product innovations to help you get the job done: Tiling – for a new twist on a tiling project, consider using the Bondera Tile Matset which makes for quick, easy tile installation. Just peel and stick the tiles to the special mortar mat, and they’re ready to grout immediately without the use of special tools or mixing. Insulation – save energy and money on heating and cooling bills by using insulating sealants to seal gaps in the home’s exterior and help maintain consistent air temperature year–round. A product like Touch ‘n Foam available at Lowe’s, provides easy installation by expanding quickly to fill cavities and gaps around sources of air leakage. The air–tight application bonds to a wide variety of materials, resists moisture and will not shrink, compress, settle or biodegrade like other forms of insulation. Demolition – there are certain elements of a project that can seem daunting or better left to the ‘pros’. Whether excavating rock or breaking marble, flagstone, limestone, granite or reinforced concrete, DIY’ers can now embark on demolition tasks for home projects with non–explosive demolition agents that can be used for breaking rock and concrete. A product such as EcoBust, is a safe and eco–friendly powder that is mixed with water, poured into pre– drilled holes and then begins to expand and break rock in a controlled environment – without the noise, vibration or explosions often associated with demolitions.

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How to keep creepy–crawlies outside (NC)—With the awakening of spring, comes the awakening of bugs. All of them big and small are enthused with new adventure–and this often leads them right through your door. Once inside, scurrying ants, earwigs, cockroaches, silverfish and other tiny pests can multiply very quickly, so this is the right time of year to take the right kind of action. “Options include perimeter protection to keep unwanted insects from crossing common– points–of–entry into the home,” says Glenn Martin at Scotts, a leading company in lawn and garden supplies. “A convenient, effective solution is a barrier spray that provides protection both indoors and outside. Spray Ortho Home Defense Max, for example, on outside doorframes, windows, exhaust vents and in cracks and crevices around your foundation. For the indoors, apply a band of it under carpets

and around baseboards where unwanted pests like to hide.” Innovative alternatives to conventional insect controls are also available. “Our EcoSenseBug B Gon for example, is made from sesame oil and pyrethrins, a chrysanthemum flowerhead extract,” Martin explained. “It works on contact to eliminate ants, cockroaches and other crawling insects for up to 2 weeks.” Bug Control Tips: Prevention is more than half the battle, so here are some additional tried–and–true tips: • Tie up and properly stow loose garbage around your home • Clean up spilled food immediately, indoors or out • Make sure window and door screens are in good repair • Seal any cracks or holes around your

home’s foundation • Keep your basement dry and plumbing in good repair to help eliminate damp conditions • Don’t stack wood, boxes or newspapers against the house since it provides a nesting home for a variety of pests, including rodents. These and other solutions are available online at www. scottsecosense.ca, or on the Solve page at www.scotts.ca.

Are you ready for the busiest weekend in real estate? (NC)—Easter weekend, which falls on April 22–25 this year, traditionally is one of the busiest weekends of the year in terms of real estate transactions. “Statistically, more sales take place on this weekend than at any other time of the year,” says Phil Soper, president and chief executive, Royal LePage Canada. “Home buyers and sellers want to be settled in their new homes by end of summer to coincide with the start of the school year. That accounts for much of the action on Easter weekend,” Soper adds. Following are five tips each for home sellers and home buyers to help navigate the heightened activity: If you’re selling your home: 1. Take time to clear away winter’s refuse outside your home,

sweeping front steps, raking up leaves and picking up litter that may be left behind from earlier snow banks. 2. Consider using the services of a professional home stager – well worth the investment of within the several hundred dollar range. 3. Be willing to accept an invitation to celebrate the holidays at someone else’s home. Cooking odours, guests and clutter are best left to others at this time. 4. Feel free to go away for the weekend, but don’t be out of reach. Your real estate agent could be calling with some good news. 5. Take the first offer seriously – it’s often the best. It’s tempting to see what else comes along, but remember, buyers are usually as motivated as sellers on

this weekend. If you’re buying a home: 1. Hire an agent. They often have the inside track and often know of listings that are coming up and not yet on the market. 2. Clear your calendar for Easter weekend and make yourself available to visit homes. 3. Before you head out to visit homes, review your priorities and make a list, itemizing the features you want most in your future home. 4. Take detailed notes, comparing features and location to your priorities. 5. Be ready to make an offer – other buyers are surely standing by. Additional real estate tips can be found in the video library at www.royallepage.ca.

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(NC)—Ensuring your new garden reaches its full potential can be mastered with a little research and some smart planning. The Home Depot Canada shares a few tips for creating your blueprint for garden success: Picture your Perfect Garden Will it be flower or vegetable

– or both? Big or small? Easy to maintain? Once you have a list of your most important criteria, you can begin to size up your outdoor space and ensure the designated area gives you the right amount of light or shade required for your dream garden. DIY Design You might be thinking big, but it’s okay to start small – especially if this is your first garden. A smaller garden, with just a few rows of vegetables or a few varietals of flowers can be a lot easier to manage. Even combine a few plants with pebbles and sand to

create a zen–inspired garden. Make your List A trip to your local garden centre will be much easier with a detailed list of what you need. Spring time offers an abundant selection of seeds and bulbs as well as beautiful blooms, including the lush line of Optimum flowers available at The Home Depot. It’s also a good time to pick up any tools or edging depending on your garden design. For beginners, just start with the basics – a shovel, rake or spading fork is all you need. For more garden–growing tips, visit www.homedepot.ca/gardenclub or your local The Home Depot store.

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City of Mississauga Identiﬁed as One of Canada’s Best Employers for New Canadians The City of Mississauga has been identified as one of the nation’s best employers for recent immigrants. The 2011 Best Employers for New Canadians special designation recognizes the City for “addressing the practical challenges that new Canadians face when seeking employment.” In a special editorial supplement published in the Globe and Mail, the City was acknowledged for demonstrating commitment to investing in the best talent through participation in mentoring and internship programs aimed at new Canadians. Through the Toronto Region Immigrant Employment Council (TRIEC) Mentoring Partnership,

City employees are connecting with skilled immigrants to provide career support and guidance in their field of work. The City has also hired interns through Career Bridge - an internship program for internationally qualified professionals – over half of which have gone on to secure permanent employment with the City. “We are so pleased that our partnerships with agencies like Career Bridge and TRIEC has been recognized in this way,” said City Manager and CAO, Janice Baker. “Mississauga has benefited from the arrival of thousands of immigrants and today, almost 50 per cent of our citizens were born in another country. We are work-

ing to do our part to give new Canadians relevant work experience and the best possible start in their adopted country.” The 40 winners of this competition were selected by the editors of Canada’s Top 100 Employers. Selection was based on each organization’s willingness to offer programs specifically designed to assist employees who are recent immigrants; recognize foreign educational credentials and experience; assist new employees in getting qualifications formally recognized in Canada; offer internal coaching or mentoring; and training mangers and employees in cross-cultural issues and/or inclusiveness.

Ste. Louise Outreach Centre of Peel The Ste. Louise Outreach Centre of Peel Food Bank is a non-profit registered charity organization. We have served those in need throughout Brampton for 29 years. We currently assist 1749 families, 7 smaller food banks and 8 school breakfast programs. Our Center is run by volunteers. We are NOT government funded. All financial donations go directly into our outreach program. All of our services are free of charge. We provide food (perishable and non-perishable),beverages (juice, coffee, tea), personal products (shampoo, soap, laundry soap, toilet paper etc..) cleaning products, books. NEW toys for Christmas. All forms of baby items (& diapers). We pro-

vide necessities for infants, toddlers, teenagers and adults. Our food bank is dependent on the generosity and goodwill of individuals, churches, schools and local business to meet the needs of our families stricken by poverty. Our food bank is faced with challenging times, we desperately need your financial assistance. Anytime throughout the year, host an event on our behalf, it would help a worthy cause. Run a funding drive, hold a BBQ, car wash, a company dress down day for a financial donations, or hosting a campaign like “loonies for lunches” or “toonies for tummies” these things can go a long way for an organization like ours.

If you can assist our program in any of these ways or have ideas of your own then please contact us at the above address, phone number or email. Our hours of operation are Mondays 10-1, Tuesdays and Thursdays 10-2, and Saturdays from 10:30 – 2:30. We can also be contacted off hours at 416-704-0946. You could truly make a difference, no donation is too small. (tax receipts provided) Please help us to alleviate hunger in our community. At Ste. LOUISE……..We aim to PLEASE. Can you help ? Kindest regards, Catherine Rivera, Board President 416-704-0946 or 905-454-2144

Teachers, students shouldn’t be Facebook friends: report Ontario teachers should not be Facebook friends with students or follow them on Twitter, says a report put out by a top regulatory body. The recommendation comes in an advisory report released by the Ontario College of Teachers outlining social media guidelines to its 230,000 members. “We’re not suggesting [teachers] shouldn’t use Facebook, but we are suggesting that the private profile that students have and exchanges between teacher and students are not appropriate,” said Michael Salvatori, registrar and CEO of the college. The report specifically advises teachers not to accept or initiate Facebook friend requests with students and advises them against following students on Twitter.

Salvatori said electronic communication and social media can offer exciting teaching experiences but there are serious risks of misunderstandings or abuse. Salvatori said the college is advising teachers to instead use official school board Facebook pages to interact with students as opposed to personal pages. He also suggests teachers use their board emails to correspond with students, and to inform parents if they plan on using social media to connect with students. The report is just the third advisory the college has issued. It comes as teachers grapple with how to interact and educate students online, said Salvatori. Some of the report’s other recommendations: - Teachers shouldn’t exchange

private texts, phone numbers or personal photos with students. - Teachers should regularly monitor privacy settings on social media accounts. - Teachers should avoid online criticisms of students, colleagues or employers. Reprinted with permission from CBC.ca

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Canada’s unemployment Understanding your credit report rate slips to 7.7% Canada’s unemployment rate was little changed in March as gains in full-time work were offset by declines in part time positions. The impressive recent string of job gains came to an end last month as the economy actually shed 1,500 jobs for the first time since last September, although the unemployment rate did manage to slip to 7.7 per cent. The agency said there were 90,600 full-time jobs added, while part-time work fell by 92,100. This large full-time increase brought gains in full-time employ-

ment to 251,000 over the past 12 months, while part time increased by 54,000. That small amount of jobs losses in March is considered statistically irrelevant by economists — although it fell short of their call for a 20,000 gain. The agency said there were gains in accommodation and food services which added 36,000 as well as construction which added 24,000 in March, while 17,000 job losses were tallied in health care and social assistance and 13,000 were lost in public administration.

Bank of Canada maintains overnight rate target at 1 per cent

The Bank of Canada has announced that it is maintaining its target for the overnight rate at 1 per cent. The Bank Rate is correspondingly 1 1/4 per cent and the deposit rate is 3/4 per cent. The Bank projects that the economy will expand by 2.9 per cent in 2011 and 2.6 per cent in 2012. Growth in 2013 is expected to equal that of potential output, at 2.1 per cent. The Bank expects that

the economy will return to capacity in the middle of 2012, two quarters earlier than had been projected in the January Monetary Policy Report (MPR). The Bank of Canada decision leaves considerable monetary stimulus in place, consistent with achieving the 2 per cent inflation target in an environment of material excess supply in Canada.

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Stay connected Five simple steps to recycling (NC)—It’s no secret technology plays a large role in how we communicate. From e-mail to text messages, phone calls to Facebook, we are surrounded by infinite possibilities of how to talk, share and listen. Today’s technology makes keeping in touch smarter, faster, easier and accessible from anywhere. Wireless, lightweight technology that you can pick up at any Future Shop store provides real-time information at our fingertips. Life in the connected world holds many options. Here are a few ways to help you stay connected: Webcams When words aren’t enough, these easy-to-use cameras deliver the picture. Chat live, record a message or take snapshots. This holiday season, stay closer to your loved ones as distance is no longer a factor in the age of the webcam. Smartphones Truly the ‘everything phone’. Call, e-mail, text, instant message and browse the Internet, all at the same time. This gadget has become a must-have in our connected world. Retailers like Cellshop at Future Shop offer third party experts to help you choose the right phone and carrier for anyone on your list. With the Future Shop iPhone app., you can browse and shop for thousands of products on your iPhone – anytime, anywhere. Televisions A TV has always made the top of the best gift list, but now it’s even better. With built-in Wi-Fi capabilities, it’s easy to stay connected through your TV. Access apps like Youtube and Twitter to stay in touch during commercials, and then flip back to your favourite show and enjoy the clarity of picture and precision of sound in HD. You can discover more exciting ways to stay connected online at www.futureshop.ca.

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any upcoming electronics recycling events in your area. 2. Review the list of acc e p t e d items. Ontario’s “recycle your electronics” program, for example, accepts more than 40 different types of electronic items including computers, phones, stereos and cameras. Currently, the program only has the capacity to process designated items; as the program grows, so will the list of items for take back. 3. Double check the site details. Once you have selected a collection site, have a look at the location, contact information and hours of operation. Any existing restrictions will also be listed. Some collection points limit the number of products you can bring in per day, so it’s important to double check these details before loading up your vehicle and heading

out the door. 4. Protect your privacy. Some electronic items may contain data that is both valuable and confidential. Before bringing in your electronics for recycling, be sure to backup any important information that you may need in the future and clear all information storage areas such as hard drives and SIM cards. 5. Exercise care. Many types of electronics are both large and heavy, so be sure to exercise caution when transporting them. If you are unable to transport your products safely, call a friend or family member for assistance. Proper work gloves are also a good idea for the person doing the heavy lifting. Electronic products are not garbage, and do not belong in our landfills. It is everyone’s job to ensure they end up in the right hands, and be managed by certified experts. By dropping your electronics off at an approved collection point, you are ensuring your products will be recycled in a safe and responsible way. Do the world a favour, recycle your electronics.

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CANADA VOTES Harper announces extension of home retroﬁt program Conservative leader Stephen Harper has announced that a re-elected Conservative Government would help more Canadian homeowners lower their home heating costs through energy efficiency by extending the ecoENERGY Home Retrofit Program for an additional year. “The Home Retrofit Program helps Canadian homeowners lower their home heating costs and contribute to a healthier environment by investing in energy-saving upgrades to their homes,” said Harper. “The program puts up to $5,000 back into the pockets of homeowners who retrofit their homes, saving them an average of $500 in energy costs.” Mr. Harper noted that helping Canadians lower

their home heating costs by improving their energy efficiency is part of a Conservative low-tax approach to reducing emissions, along with targeted and common-sense regulation of industries by sector. In contrast, Mr. Ignatieff ’s high-tax agenda will mean higher prices for Canadian consumers and families, stall our economic recovery and kill jobs. “Our approach will maintain Canada’s economic advantage, protecting and creating jobs while achieving emissions reductions,” said Mr. Harper. “Canadians have a clear choice. Mr. Ignatieff ’s high-tax agenda will raise prices across the board and stall our economic recovery. The Conservative low-tax approach to protecting the environ-

ment also protects Canadian jobs.” Mr. Harper noted that by opp or tunistically forcing an unnecessary election and opposing the Next Phase of Canada’s Economic Action Plan, the Ignatieff-led Coalition chose to pursue their own political self-interest over the needs of Canadian families seeking to lower their home heating costs.

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CANADA VOTES Michael Ignatieﬀ supports youth with “Liberal Family Pack”

The Learning Passport in the “Liberal Family Pack” will help young Canadians pay for college and university, while the fullycosted Liberal Platform includes measures to help youth find employment and volunteer at home and abroad, Liberal Leader Michael Ignatieff said in Kingston. “A Liberal government will put $1,000 a year into the pockets of every young Canadian in college and university – $1,500 a year for students from low-income families,” said Mr. Ignatieff while meeting with students at St. Lawrence College. “The Learning Passport in the Liberal Family Pack will reduce student debt and open the doors to post-secondary education for everyone – if you get the grades, you get to go.” The $1-billion Canadian Learning Passport is the single largest annual investment in non-repayable federal student assistance in Canadian history, provided directly to students: • $4,000 tax-free for every student in university, college or CÉGEP – $1,000 per year over four years; and • $6,000 – or $1,500 each year – for students from low-income families. Learning Passport funds will be provided through the Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP). Students and their

families will not be required to provide any matching funding to receive the Learning Passport. “Young Canadians face other challenges – including the worst level of joblessness in a generation,” said Mr. Ignatieff. “A Liberal government will create new incentives to hire youth, new opportunities to gain valuable volunteer experience at home and abroad, and change our politics so that it directly engages young Canadians.” In addition to the Liberal Family Pack, the Liberal Platform contains measures to: • Tackle youth unemployment and create up to 170,000 new jobs for young Canadians by giving companies a 100% EI rebate for hiring young workers; • Create meaningful volunteer opportunities at home and abroad for young people with our Canada Service Corps, which forgives $1,500 in federal student loan debt for young Canadians who volunteer; and • Engage young voters with the development of an online voting option, make government data available online free of charge, and establish a “People’s Question Period” that will allow Canadians to directly engage the prime minister and cabinet ministers with unfiltered questions.

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and nurses; 2. Strengthen public pensions; 3. Kick-start job creation by cutting small business taxes and offering targeted tax credits for companies that hire in Canada; 4. Help out the family budget by capping credit card fees, taking the federal sales tax off home heating and unlocking cell phones; and, 5. Commit to working with other parties to end the scandals and fix Ottawa for good. To underline his message that only New Democrats can be trusted to deliver on their promises, Jack Layton personally signed copies of the platform for several participants in the town hall.

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SOUTH ASIA

April 13 - 26, 2011

Lokpal bill draft to Sai Baba showing positive response to treatment: doctors be ready by 30th June: Moily

The government appointed committee to draft the Lokpal Bill has set 30th June as the deadline to complete the task, Law Minister M Veerappa Moily has said. Moily, who is also the convener of the Committee, said the government was keen to introduce the bill in the monsoon session of Parliament. “If all cooperate, the bill will be passed in the monsoon session itself,” he told reporters in Mysore. Moily said Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa has welcomed the Lokpal Bill and wants Chief Ministers of all states to extend support to it. The Union minister was later conferred with an honorary doctorate by the Mysore University in recognition of his services to the country.

Sathya Sai Baba, undergoing treatment for multi-organ dysfunction, is much better than earlier though his condition is still

critical, doctors attending on him said earlier this week. “Sri Sathya Sai Baba who continues to be under treatment of this hospital is showing positive response to the treatment being given to him. He continues to be on the ventilator and is undergoing dialysis periodically,” an evening bulletin issued by the director of Sri Sathya Sai Institute

of Higher Medical Sciences said in Puttaparthi. Sai Baba’s kidneys, lungs and liver are showing improvement, it said. “His kidneys and lungs are showing signs of improvement. His hemodynamic values like heart rate, blood pressure, blood gas analysis are nearly normal. The functioning of liver is also showing improvement,” the bulletin said. “His overall condition is much better than earlier although he is still critical,” it said. 85-yearold Sai Baba was admitted to the super-speciality hospital on 28th March following problems related to heart and respiration.

Pakistan Prime Minister announces formation of Govt-Industry Energy Council to address energy challenges Pakistan PM Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani terming energy as an essential driver of country’s economy has announced formation of a GovernmentIndustry Energy Council to address country’s energy issues and make far-reaching recommendations for the govern-

ment. Addressing the inaugural session of the three-day Energy Conference convened to highlight key energy issues confronting the country and suggest possible solutions, Gilani said the government cannot tackle the energy related issues single handedly and needs

assistance of the industry to move forward. He said Pakistan today was facing the overwhelming task of bridging its energy demand and supply gap that was likely to double in the next 15 years unless attended urgently by all the stakeholders, including the

private sector and the government. He said the government has already added 1700 MW in the national electricity grid during last three years and many more power projects were at various stages of development. Gilani said the share of

natural gas as one of the primary energy source has increased from 40 percent in 1999 to 60 percent in 2010 and currently the entire domestic natural gas production was being consumed while providing for approximately 50 percent of total energy requirements.

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$60m ADB loan to Bangladesh to develop rural infrastructure The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Government of Bangladesh (GoB) have signed a loan agreement for 60 million US dollars to upgrade rural roads and market facilities to improve growth and livelihood opportunities, and to cut poverty in underdeveloped areas. The assistance will support the government’s Sustainable Rural Infrastructure Improvement Project, which will be carried out in 21 districts in the northwest and southwest of the country, said a ADB release. The project is expected to be co-financed by a grant for Euro 13 million equivalent from KfW, the German government-owned development bank. Several studies have

confirmed that rural road investments in Bangladesh led to substantial gains including higher agricultural wages and crop prices, savings in household transport costs, and a drop in poverty. Bangladesh has strengthened its rural infrastructure but much of the countryside still remains underdeveloped with just 37 percent of the population having access to all-weather roads, compared with 60 percent in India and 61 percent in Pakistan. The project will upgrade 800 kilometers of roads to all- weather standard, incorporating climate-proofing features, which include the building of crossdrainage structures, and roadside trees, horticulture, and pasture development.

April 13 - 26, 2011

IHG and Duet India Hotels Group to Develop 19 Holiday Inn Express Hotels

IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group), the world’s largest hotel group by number of rooms, has signed a joint venture partnership with Duet India Hotels Group (DIHL), the hotel investment arm of global asset manager Duet Group, to develop 19 new Holiday Inn Express hotels across India. IHG will invest through a 24% equity stake, making a multi-year investment of US$30 million into the partnership. This investment will go into a fund to support the building of the 19 hotels over the next five years. These 19 Holiday Inn Express hotels will add approximately 3,300 rooms to IHG’s current India development pipeline of over 10,000 rooms (46 hotels) and are expected to be operational by 2016. Upcoming Holiday Inn Express hotels will be primarily located in India’s major metros and key secondary cities, which are well positioned to drive growth and continued investment opportunities including New Delhi, Mumbai and Bangalore. Holiday Inn Express is one of the fastest growing hotel brands in the industry, opening on average two hotels a week globally. There

are now 2,075 Holiday Inn Express hotels open and 494 hotels under development around the world. In India, over 75 percent of IHG’s India pipeline is with the Holiday Inn family of brands. “The midmarket hotel space in India offers a compelling investment proposition given favourable demand-supply dynamics and an attractive build cost to operating returns equation. The strategic partnership with IHG provides DIHL with a strong platform to tap the full potential of this opportunity,” said Anuj Gupta, Managing Partner and CEO India, Duet Group. IHG hotels in India - InterContinental 4 open with 2 in the pipeline

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Lanka can withstand global oil price increase - HSBC Sri Lanka’s strong economic growth momentum could help it weather the effects of rising global oil prices, the Hong Kong and Shaghai Bank Corporation said. “We are very bullish on Sri Lanka and we have overnight revised its economic growth forecast for this year from 7.2 percent to 8 percent. We believe the political arrangements and peace would drive this growth. But success would come at a cost and inflation is a significant risk,” HSBC Asian Economic Research Co-head Frederic Neumann told journalists in Colombo. We believe the Central Bank should

be proactive and tighten monetary policy further in order to anchor inflation and stabilise growth, he said. High oil prices could harm the economy but we are not too worried. Sri Lanka’s economic growth momentum and strong remittances would cushion the raise in oil prices and we believe the economy would not be derailed. He went on to say that several emerging Asian economies including China and South Korea would require a sharper increase in monetary policy rates, while Sri Lanka, along with India and the Philippines would not have to be aggressive.

India Oﬀers Sugar Technology to Ethiopia

India has offered expertise and latest technology in sugar industry to Ethiopia. National Sugar Institute will host students and technicians from Ethiopia to make them familiar with latest technology in sugar industry and will also send experts to provide training on the spot in Ethiopia. This was assured by Minister of Food, Prof. K.V. Thomas to Mr. Abay Tsehaye, Director General of Sugar Corporation from Ethiopia in a meeting held in New Delhi. Prof. Thomas said that India consider Ethiopia as an important partner in agricul-

ture corporation, already India is the one of the largest investors in agriculture field in Ethiopia. He expressed the hope these ties will be further strengthened. Visiting Director General of Sugar Corporation of Ethiopia said that his country needs expertise in various field of agriculture including sugar processing, India can be an ideal partner to help in this venture, he said. He invited agricultural experts to Ethiopia and sought assistance in modernizing sugar industries in his country.

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Union Minister of State for Communications and Information Technology Sachin Pilot inaugurated BSNL’s Value Added Services (VAS), including dial a video, live share services and video sms services, in Punjab last week. He said that these services would transform communication for users in Punjab and directed BSNL to continue improving services for users in the state. Users of ‘dial a video’ services could access entertainment or video based service on their mobile anytime anywhere without requiring a special data plan or settings as long as the user has a video call enabled phone. With ‘live share services’, users would be able to share videos instantly through their mobile phones with their families, friends and colleagues over SMS or popular social networking sites. The ‘video SMS service’ would allow users to leave video messages for anyone as long as they have a phone which supports video calls.

He announced significant progress in Project Arrow, the prestigious project of the Department of Post to enhance the quality of service in ‘Core Areas’ and upgrading the ‘Look and Feel’ of Post offices. Mr Pilot said that a large number of Post Offices in Punjab Postal Circle were getting transformed under Project Arrow. The selected Post Offices had been given a new look and feel, and services had been computerised to enable a more enhanced experience for customers, he added. Project Arrow had been awarded by the Prime Minister for its innovative orientation and approach, he said, adding that there was a strong emphasis on improving efficiencies of mail delivery, remittances, savings accounts and other services. He said that all the post offices were also equipped with broadband connectivity to provide web-based services of the department such as eMoney Order, Instant Money Order and e-Post.

WORLD

UN appeals for more funds to help millions of drought-hit people in Horn of Africa

The head of the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has said the agency is facing a huge deficit in the funds required to continue to assist more than five million people in five countries in the Horn of Africa who are experiencing severe food shortages as a result of a prolonged drought. “WFP so far has 44 per cent of the resources it needs to feed 5.22 million people in Kenya, Somalia, Ethiopia, Djibouti and the Karamoja region of eastern Uganda from April through September,” said Josette Sheeran, the

UN forces begin operation in Ivorian city in response to attack by pro-Gbagbo forces United Nations peacekeepers in Côte d’Ivoire launched a military operation late last week against the forces supporting the former president Laurent Gbagbo after they continued to mount attacks against the UN, the country’s elected Government and civilians in the city of Abidjan. Pro-Gbagbo forces have been carrying out attacks across Abidjan since Wednesday last week, a day after their representatives claimed they were initiating negotiations to end the deadly fighting. Côte d’Ivoire has been engulfed by violence since last November, when Mr. Gbagbo refused to step down from power, despite losing a UN-certified and internationally recognized presidential election to Alassane Ouattara. Up to one million people have either fled the country or are internally displaced because of the fighting, and hundreds of civilians are thought to have been killed in just the past week after particularly fierce fighting as proOuattara forces advanced across the country. Senior UN officials, including Emergency Relief Coordinator Valerie Amos and High Commissioner for Human Rights Navi Pillay, have spoken about out the numerous rights violations and urged all sides to the fighting to allow humanitarian access to those in need.

WFP Executive Director. “The shortfall will hamper our efforts to provide food where it is needed most,” said Ms. Sheeran, who is currently in Nairobi, the Kenyan capital, on a fact-finding mission. The number of hungry people in the Greater Horn of Africa has risen as drought, rising food and fuel prices and conflict take their toll. The drought began with the failure of the October to December short rains last year in eastern parts of the Horn of Africa, pushing an additional 1.4 million people into hunger. More people may need food aid if the current long rains – from March to May – are not sufficient, Ms. Sheeran said. Food prices have started rising in areas that rely on the short rains for most food production, with maize now costing between 25 and 120 per cent more in some remote parts of the region. Cereal prices over the next six months are expected to increase by 40 to 50 per cent, she said. Rising international food and fuel prices have compounded the pressure on the poorest, many of whom are yet to recover from the 2007-2009 drought in the region.

April 13 - 26, 2011

Philippines: UN envoy announces plan to remove children from armed conﬂict The United Nations envoy for children and armed conflict and a political movement in the Philippines have agreed to develop an action plan to ensure that no children are among the ranks of the military group known as the New People’s Army (NPA), or are involved in the armed conflict. The action plan will be finalized in high-level talks between the Office of the Representative of the SecretaryGeneral for Children and Armed Conflict, Radhika Coomaraswamy, and the National Democratic Front of the Philippines (NDFP). The NPA, together with the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) and the Abu Sayyaf Group, are listed in the Secretary-General’s report on children and armed conflict for using and recruiting girls and boys. Before Ms. Coomaraswamy’s meeting with the NDFP, the Government of the Philippines gave its full consent to the UN efforts to initiate dialogue with the group. Ms. Coomaraswamy urged the MILF leadership to enforce compliance with the action plan and suggested that accountability measures as well as

complaints procedures be put in place. To date, roughly 600 children have been registered by trained community members with the support of the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and now the focus is on ensuring that these children have access to basic services such as education, health and community programmes to prevent recruitment.

UN Sec.Gen. and Israeli leader discuss impasse in Middle East peace process Un Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and Israeli President Shimon Peres have discussed the continuing impasse in the Middle East peace process during a meeting between the two leaders at United Nations Headquarters in New York. Mr. Ban and Mr. Peres discussed “the urgent need for a way forward” in the peace process between Israel and the Palestinians, according to information released by the Secretary-General’s spokesperson. During the meeting Mr.

Ban repeated his condemnation of recent rocket fire towards southern Israel from Palestinian militants in the Gaza Strip, and voiced serious concern about Palestinian civilian casualties from Israeli military operations. Mr. Ban and Mr. Peres also discussed the report of a UN fact-finding mission into the deadly conflict in Gaza in December 2008 and January 2009, also known as the Goldstone report, as well as other regional developments.

Don’t harass Middleton family, U.K. media told Britain’s media watchdog has asked paparazzi not to harass the family of Prince William’s fiancée, Kate Middleton, as the couple prepare for their wedding, two weeks away. The independent Press Complaints Commission said that it has received a request from Middleton’s family urging photographers to honour the country’s editors’ code of practice, which states that journalists “must not engage in intimidation, harassment or persistent pursuit.” Photographers were singled out for possibly having acted harassingly after several U.K. newspapers published photos Wednesday of Middleton’s younger sister, Pippa, and their mother, Carole, out shopping in London. The Middletons have passed on

their concerns, but have not made an official complaint to the media watchdog about any breach of the conduct code, a spokesman for the British royal family said. However, the complaints commission has sent an advisory to newspaper, magazine and broadcast editors to remind them of their obligations under the code. William and Kate’s nuptials will be broadcast live on giant screens set up in central London, complete with food and drinks stands and a Ferris wheel to add to a celebratory atmosphere, officials said. “This is a fantastic opportunity for London to show the world how we relish our traditions and that we know how to throw a party,” Mayor Boris Johnson

said. Tens of thousands of well-wishers are expected to flock to London for the April 29 wedding, although most will not be able to get a good view as access to the procession route and the ceremony will be limited. The giant television screens will be set up in Trafalgar Square and Hyde Park, showing a bird’s eye view of the royal procession and the ceremony inside Westminster Abbey.

HEALTH / FITNESS

April 13 - 26, 2011

Ask The Expert

Get a grip on sensitive teeth

(NC)—What do you do when a healthy smile needs more than basic brushing? Dr. Jordan Appel, a Toronto–based dentist, answers some of the most pressing questions. Dear Dentist: Occasionally I find I get a strong, sharp pain in my teeth. It’s worst when there is a cold wind or I have hot drinks like coffee. A friend suggested switching to a sensitivity toothpaste, but I’m not sure because I don’t want to give up on things like breath freshening, plaque removal, cavity protection or whitening. What’s a girl to do? Sincerely, Ms Sensitive

Dear Ms Sensitive: You’re not alone in your sensitive situation. In fact, 44% of Canadians suffer from tooth sensitivity and it’s one of the most common complaints I hear from patients. While it can be triggered by cold or hot food and drinks, as well as sweets, sours and cold air, there are lots of things you can do to help prevent it. Sensitivity can also be prevented by keeping the gums from receding by using soft toothbrushes and applying a moderate amount of pressure when brushing. Brushing too strenuously can damage teeth and gums, so being gentler is an important step. When you brush, also choose a toothpaste specially formulated for sensitivity, like Sensodyne iso–active. This new type of Sensodyne toothpaste is a great solution for anyone who suffers from even mild tooth sensitivity. With twice the foam of regular toothpaste, it penetrates hard to reach places, plus it has the benefits of cavity protection and plaque removal with brushing, and it comes in a gentle whitening formula. You don’t have to compromise and you can prevent the cringing from sensitivity. Lastly, make sure to visit your dentist at least twice a year so that you can catch any dental issues as early as possible.

What’s in the way of your health?

(NC)—Do you ever find yourself saying you’re too tired to exercise, too busy to eat a healthy, balanced

diet or too stressed? Well you might be more average thank you think. As part of its commitment to supporting women’s whole health, Shoppers Drug Mart commissioned a survey with Northstar Research Partners and Strategic Navigator to find

out how women were feeling about their health. The survey found that 91 per cent of women feel there are barriers to achieving optimal health, with the top four being time constraints, fatigue, financial limitations, and stress. While these barriers are not as common in women over 55 years of age, women with children find significantly more barriers to attaining great overall health. So, how do we avoid these barriers and turn them into motivation for success? Be prepared by stocking up on healthy foods like frozen vegetables, whole grains and eggs, suggests Bodylogix nutritionist Amy Shapiro. “Eating well will help you feel more energetic, less stressed and will help you stay on the path to reaching your

Top priorities for Canadian women

(NC)—Whether young or old, single or have a family, women’s priorities will change at throughout life’s many stages. To determine the importance women place on their health and areas that Shoppers Drug Mart can help women achieve their health goals, the company commissioned a national survey of women through Northstar Research Partners and Strategic Navigator. The study found that overwhelmingly, women identify health as their number one priority in life, with financial stability trailing behind. However, a large number of women, 42 per cent, rank the health of their family as the most important

priority in life– more important than their own health. Based on these results, some women might not be taking all of the time they need and deserve to ensure they are achieving optimal health. If you are someone whose health is taking a back seat, then it might be time to take back “me” time and try to focus on finding ways to incorporate your own health as a daily priority. Start by joining a running or walking group that meets a couple of times a week. It is great exercise, and will also provide you with an opportunity to get to know others who are focused on achieving good health, which the sur-

vey also found was an important factor in helping women motivate their own healthy living goals. It is important to take a holistic approach to health, including mind, body and spirit. The survey found that 62% of women associate making a meaningful contribution to the world with health in spirit. So signing up for a charitable walk, like the Weekend to End Women’s Cancers, is a great way to achieve optimal health. Walking or running in the fresh air will help clear your mind, regain focus, reduce stress and help you get in shape – all while giving back and helping other women achieve greater health.

goal,” says Shapiro. Also, get kids involved and make dinner time interactive for them by having them assist you during the cooking process. Not only will it increase family time, but it will also make kids excited to eat healthy. In addition, Bodylogix trainer Ted Lawler says that regular exercise will also help overcome stress, lack of energy and motivation. “You don’t necessarily need a gym membership or expensive equipment to workout at home,” he says. For instance, spend more time with the family and take your children for a walk or play with them in the park. While barriers may be present in everyday life, there are ways you can turn them into motivations for success as you strive to attain optimal health.

FOOD & NUTRITION

April 13 - 26, 2011

Healthy eating for kids on the run

(NC)—Much of life with kids seems to be spent on the run. And the older they get, the busier they get. How do you make sure you have healthy meals, snacks and drinks for your kids to get them through a busy day – or a busy week? Samara Foisy, Heart and Stroke Foundation registered dietitian, offers the following advice to help families get from point A to point Z, with nutritious stops in between:

• T h e best way to ensure your kids have healthy options all day long is to provide them yourself. Before you do the groceries for the week make a list based on how many meals and snacks they will have outside the home during their busy schedules. • Ke e p things on hand that are easy to grab and eat such as bananas, apples, and baby carrots. Keep a supply of cut–up fruit and vegetables in reusable containers in the fridge for fast, bite–sized snacks on the go. Stock your pantry with dried fruit, unsalted nuts, low–fat granola bars, and unsweetened apple or other fruit sauces. Bake and freeze low–fat muffins. Have ingredients for

sandwiches, salads and other packable meals on hand. • Schedule a time at night to pack lunches together. This way everyone has a say in what goes in the bag, and it is ready to grab in the morning. • When eating out, ask if nutrition information is available to help you and your kids make healthy choices. • In the morning order a low– fat muffin or a whole grain bagel with peanut butter. Oatmeal or yogurt and fruit are also good choices. • For lunch or dinner suggest pizza on whole grain crust with lots of vegetables. Avoid high fat toppings such as bacon, sausage and pepperoni. • At the sandwich bar suggest whole grain bread or wraps and load up on vegetables. Instead of processed meats, look for lean sliced meat and poultry or tuna and vegetarian fillings, such as hummus or lower–fat cheese.

• Order any dressing or sauces on the side, and that way you can control how much is added. • Beware of cooking methods such as frying. Opt instead for dishes that are grilled, baked, poached or steamed. • Order a small plain burger or grilled chicken sandwich with no coating, and little or no mayonnaise or other sauce. Ask for extra tomatoes and lettuce, and salad instead of fries. • Send them off each day with a bottle of water in their knapsacks. Remind them to skip the pop when they are out and order water, low fat milk or 100% fruit juice instead. • Check for Health Check. The Heart and Stroke Foundation’s Health Check logo on restaurant menu items means they have met criteria developed by the foundation’s registered dietitians based on recommendations in Canada’s Food Guide. Learn more about making healthy choices at healthcheck.org

Navigate the food court for healthy options

(NC)—Food courts are busy places. They are usually crowded and noisy with plenty of activity and some very unhealthy choices. But there are times when away from home and without a meal, this is where you find yourself. Samara Foisy, Heart and Stroke Foundation registered dietitian,

agrees that the food court can look like a maze of unhealthy options, and offers some nutritious navigation advice. The first thing to do when landing in the food court is to get a lay of the land. Walk around to see what the options are. • Don’t be afraid to ask for information. Be an informed consumer and look for vendors with nutrition information so you can compare options and look for healthy choices. • Look for a bar. Not the cocktail variety, but the sandwich, salad or soup kind. If you can build your own meal you can make better choices.

For a salad, choose lots of vegetables, fruit, nuts and seeds, boiled eggs, cheese and hummus. Dress it with a small amount of low–fat dressing. Don’t be tempted by the prepared salads with creamy dressings, croutons, or processed meat. • At the sandwich counter, choose a whole grain bread, bagel or wrap. Fill your sandwich to the brim with vegetables such as peppers, cucumber, tomato, and lettuce. Opt for a filling such as chopped egg or tuna, or a few slices of baked or grilled chicken or turkey breast. Pass on the spreads and dressings and ask for a bit of low fat mayonnaise. • Look for a whole grain thin crust pizza and not too much cheese. Ask for lots of vegetables. If you want a meat topping choose chicken, but skip the high–fat options such as bacon, sausage or pepperoni. • Delis often have small items

such as yogurts, cut–up vegetables and fruit, boiled eggs, and cubes of cheese. Mix and match these items to create a healthy meal and skip the dipping sauces. • Don’t be tempted to order more than you would normally eat to take advantage of a meal combination that can include a high fat and high sodium side dish and a pop. Or ask for substitutions such as salad for fries. • Order water, lower fat milk (M.F. 2% or less) or 100% fruit juice. • Check for Health Check. The Heart and Stroke Foundation’s Health Check logo on restaurant menu items means they have met criteria developed by the foundation’s registered dietitians based on recommendations in Canada’s Food Guide. You can learn more about making healthy choices at healthcheck.org.

Make your immunity IQ work for you (NC)—Keeping our immune systems strong and healthy can be difficult, despite our best efforts to meet daily nutrition requirements outlined by Canada’s Food Guide. Diana Steele, registered dietitian, shares just three important ingredients that can help not only nourish the body but keep your immunity strong. Four fruit boosters – Some fruit more than others give the body an excellent source of immune–boosting nutrients. Kiwifruit, strawberries, blueberries and papaya are not only famous for their delicious taste, but rich vitamin

content as well. Eat them fresh and on their own or top some greens for a flavourful salad. Probiotics – The latest buzz word has earned its popularity and part in your daily diet. More and more research points to health–related benefits of these friendly bacteria. Plus, there are numerous ways to get your daily dose of probiotics, including a probiotic multivitamin, like Multibionta. It provides you with essential vitamins and minerals your body needs each day, in combination with clinically proven natural probiotic strains to maintain your good health. Garlic – It may not leave your breath smelling fresh, but raw garlic provides the body with natural antimicrobial support that helps kill off

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April 13 - 26, 2011

Sania-Vesnina pair lifts 2nd WTA title together in Charleston

Sania Mirza and her Russian partner Elena Vesnina clinched their second WTA title together, lifting the Family Circle Cup doubles trophy with a straight-set triumph over Americans Bethanie Mattek-Sands and Meghann Shaughnessy in Charleston. The unseeded Indo-Russian pair beat the fourth seeds 6-4 6-4 in what was a repeat of the Indian Wells final three weeks ago in which Sania and Vesnina had come out victors. Sania and Vesnina held off late surges from the Americans, managing to grab the first set after letting a 5-1

lead close to 5-4. The second set followed a similar script as Sania and Vesnina let a 4-0 lead close to 4-4. But Vesnina fired a forehand winner to seal it for the pair. This was Sania and Vesnina’s fifth event together. They began with back-to-back quarterfinals at Dubai and Doha before winning the Indian Wells but fell early in Miami. In Charleston, Sania won her 11th WTA doubles title, while Vesnina lifted her fifth.

“It helps we get along so well. If either one of us isn’t playing well, you don’t get angry at your friends. We’ve known each other for really long. We play better every day and understand each other’s games better. When the other one isn’t playing as well, the other picks it up,” Sania said. “I think Sania has the best forehand on the tour. I see the eyes of the net player who’s guarding the ball from her forehand. They’re thinking, ‘Oh my God, no, the Mirza forehand!’” added Vesnina. Sania was also lavish in her praise

Spring into shape

(NC)—With the dawn of warmer weather, spring is a perfect time to get outside and get active. Whether you like to run, cycle, garden or golf, there’s something for everyone – but it’s important to remember to take it easy. If you’ve taken the winter off from exercise, it’s easy to cause an injury when you get started again, so make sure you warm up and stretch before any activity, and don’t try to do too much at once. Each new activity puts stresses and strains on your body. Before jumping into any exercise routine, it’s a good idea to consult a chiropractor or fitness professional about what’s best for you and your body. Work with these experts to discuss your fitness goals and develop a balanced workout program. Let them know if you are training for a specific sport or if you have an old injury you could aggravate. Here are some key elements of a well–balanced fitness program: 1. Cardio endurance: How well your heart and lungs supply oxygen

to your body when you exercise. You build cardio endurance by regularly doing a minimum of 15 to 20 minutes of activities like running, walking, swimming, biking or ballroom dancing. 2. Muscular endurance: How long you can repeat a movement or hold a position. Weight training and other activities that work your muscles will help you build muscular endurance. 3. Muscular strength: How much weight you can comfortably and safely lift. Again, many activities contribute to muscular strength, but working with weights is key to increasing your ability to lift. 4. Flexibility: How limber your body is. Activities like yoga, as well as a good program of stretches, help you increase and maintain flexibility. 5. Body composition: The ratio of fat to bone and muscle in your body. There are guidelines for the ratio based

for the Russian, who lost the singles final to Caroline Wozniacki. “Elena has a lethal backhand and the forehand is my strong shot. Opponents run out of ideas what to do, considering they have only half the court to play in,” Sania said. “I think we’ve improved our volleys and are more confident too. With confidence you start to poach more and do stuff normal doubles players do. And since we’re so heavy off the ground, it’s easier for the player at net,” she added. (NZ-11/04)

Clijsters uncertain of French Open due to ankle injury

on your height, weight and body type. Talk to a fitness professional about which exercises will address your needs and, above all, are safe for you to do. A chiropractor may be able to guide you in selecting activities that will limit aggravation of old injuries.

Dubai may host IPL-style cricket league Pakistan cricket officials are looking to organise an Indian Premier League-style competition based in Dubai, according to media reports. The Pakistan Cricket Board is hoping to set up their version of a Twenty 20 competition which has attracted so many of the world’s top players to neighbouring India. PCB’s cricket chief Sultan Rana said he was looking at Dubai as a venue after original plans for a competition

in Pakistan had to be set aside after the terrorist attack on the Sri Lanka team bus in Lahore in 2009. “What we are trying to do is to organise a competition in Dubai. This idea was discussed in the past and has very much been in our plans and is still on the table,” he said in comments published by a Pakistani cricket website. “I’m sure we can organise this tournament, which will run along the

lines of the Indian Premier League,” he told www.PakPassion.net. While the option of hosting the competition in Pakistan is unlikely, the Dubai option was much more likely, according to Rana. There is a precedent for holding a tournament on foreign soil, after the IPL had to move to South Africa because of the terrorist attacks in Mumbai.

Belgian tennis star Kim Clijsters may miss next month’s French Open after injuring her right ankle at her cousin’s wedding. Clijsters, winner of the last U.S. Open and Australia Open, strained the ligaments in her right ankle and torn an ankle joint capsule and tendon sheath. “Kim faces a recovery of at least four to six weeks. Since the French Open starts in literally six weeks, Kim’s presence in Paris is very uncertain,” said a statement posted to her website. It was the second setback in as many weeks for the world’s secondranked player. Last week, Clijsters announced that she’d be sidelined for a month with shoulder and wrist injuries, forcing her out of Belgium’s Fed Cup semifinal against the Czech Republic this weekend.

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April 13 - 26, 2011

Kirsten Dunst appears nude in new movie The 28-year-old All Good Things star has featured nude in the newly-released trailer for her new film Melancholia directed by Danish film-maker Lars Von Trier. In the trailer, Dunst is seen lying naked beside a lake and later in the clip is helped into a bath after collapsing on the bathroom floor – again completely in the nude. The film, which is due to be released in the US in May, is described as “a beautiful movie about the end of the world”. The Spider-Man star plays Justine whose life changes forever after a mysterious red planet threatens to collide with Earth on the night of her wedding reception. The movie, which was shot in Sweden, features an all-star line-up including Alexander Skarsgård, Charlotte Gainsbourg, Keifer Sutherland, Charlotte Rampling and John Hurt.

UPCOMING HOLLYWOOD MOVIES

ENTERTAINMENT

April 13 - 26, 2011

ENTERTAINMENT Shahid Kapoor features in new vegetarian ad for PETA The popular model-turned-actor Shahid Kapoor stars in an adorable new ad campaign for People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) India extolling one of the many benefits of a plant-based diet: “Chicks Love a Vegetarian”. The ad, shot by ace photographer Atul Kasbekar, shows a casually dressed Kapoor with two downy yellow chicks perched

on his body. Kapoor who won PETA India’s Sexiest Vegetarian contest in 2009 received the 2003 Filmfare Award for a debut film for his appearance in his Ishq Vishk. His recent films - Jab We Met, Kaminey, Badmaash Company, and Paathshaala - have all been hits.

Mallika

Sherawat goes

Subhash Ghai and Ketan Mehta join hands to re-create Sholay in 3D

topless for FHM

Magazine covers seem to be all the rage with Bollywood glitterati sizzling the cover pages for almost every known publication. Well, taking it one step ahead is none other than the Bollywood bombshell Mallika Sherawat. According to Bollywood Hungama, the latest issue of FHM features Madame Mallika as the cover girl but this

is no ordinary cover. As you can see in the pic above, Mallika has gone topless for the mag cover. With the cover proclaiming ‘Mallika says sorry for Hisss and takes her top off!’, we are sure that the magazine will gather eyeballs the world over.

Subhash Ghai’s Mukta Arts and Ketan Mehta’s Maya Digital have joined hands to re-create one of the biggest hits of Hindi cinema Sholay in 3D. Speaking to Bollywood Hungama, Subhash Ghai said, “We have a partnership with Maya Digital and one the films which we plan to recreate in 3D is Sholay. Things are still being discussed but we did have a test show for the producers who were happy with what they saw.” Besides re-creating Sholay in 3D, Mukta Arts is also working on its own 3D animation film. Says Mr. Ghai, “Yes, we are also working on our own 3D animation film and it will be a musical.”

UPCOMING BOLLYWOOD MOVIES

April 13 - 26, 2011

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