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Mokhtar Belmokhtar 'masterminded' Niger suicide bombs

Mokhtar Belmokhtar was believed to be behind the Algerian gas plant attack

Militant leader Mokhtar Belmokhtar masterminded the two suicide bombs in Niger on Thursday, reports say. Mr Belmokhtar is said to have "supervised" the bombings, according to Mauritanian news agency Alakhbar. Suicide bombers struck a military camp and a French-run uranium mine in two towns in north-west Niger , killing 20 people. Belmokhtar's group threatened further attacks, in a statement posted on internet forums, reports AFP. The bomb at a barracks in Agadez killed 19, including 18 soldiers. Four attackers died. A fifth held out but officials said he too was overpowered. The attack on the Somair mine, in the town of Arlit , killed one person and injured 14, its operator Areva said. “We attacked France , and Niger because of its co-operation with France , in the war against Sharia” Abu Walid SahraouMujao spokesman. Alakhbar quoted El-Hassen Ould Khalil, a spokesman for Mokhtar Belmokhtar's group as saying: "It was Belmokhtar who himself supervised the operational plans of attacks." Profile: Mokhtar Belmokhtar    Bombers hit Niger barracks and mine   France guards Niger uranium mine  Islamist threat to French interests    France guards Niger uranium mine   Mali crisis: Key players   Al-Qaeda's remaining leaders  

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UN hails 'historic' Obama drone vow

The lawyer leading the UN's inquiry into drones welcomes President Obama's speech as a "significant step towards increased transparency".

The lawyer leading a UN drone inquiry has praised a speech by US President Barack Obama as a "significant step towards increased transparency".

Ben Emmerson said Mr Obama had set out more clearly than ever before the legal justifications for targeted killing. Pakistan , the main focus of the strikes, has reiterated its view that drones are "counter-productive". Mr Obama pledged to continue strikes, but with tighter oversight of the programme and stricter targeting rules. Mr Emmerson, a United Nations human rights special rapporteur, launched an inquiry into drones in January, saying their use "represents a real challenge to the framework of international law". The inquiry is examining 25 attacks, in Pakistan , Afghanistan , Yemen , the Palestinian territories and Somalia . He said in a statement that Mr Obama's speech had broken new ground on a number of issues. Obama's selective disclosure   Mardell: A promise without a path   Obama: Drone innocents 'haunt us'Watch   Heckled over GuantanamoWatch

Syria 'to attend peace conference'

Russia says Damascus has agreed "in principle" to attend an international conference on the Syria crisis set to be held in Geneva in June. Its foreign ministry said the Syrian government would participate "in order for Syrians themselves to find a political path to a solution". It follows efforts to get all the sides involved in the peace talks. Syria 's main opposition group entered a second day of talks Friday aimed at finding an approach to the conference. "We note with satisfaction that we have received an agreement in principle from Damascus to attend the international conference, in the interest of Syrians themselves finding a political path to resolve the conflict, which is ruinous for the nation and region," Russian foreign ministry spokesman Alexander Lukashevich said. Kerry condemns Hezbollah over Syria   Transition plan floated for Syria

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Pakistan welcomes Obama drone speech

Special to The Montreal Tribune

ISLAMABAD : Pakistan has appreciated president Obama’s acknowledgement that force alone cannot make us safer and it has been Islamabad ’s longstanding stance that a comprehensive strategy was required to address the root causes that foster terrorism and extremism. Foreign Office spokesman’ while taking note of the counterterrorism strategy outlined by president Obama in his speech yesterday said Pakistan appreciates President Obama’s recognition of the sacrifices made by Pakistan in the fight against terrorism. He said as a frontline state in the fight against terrorism’ Pakistani troops have borne the main brunt and offered sacrifices. The spokesman said Islamabad welcomes the resolve expressed by President Obama to continue efforts to rebuild the important bilateral relationship with Pakistan ’ which should be based on the mutual respect and beneficial to each other. On the use of drone strikes’ the spokesman said the Government of Pakistan has consistently maintained that the drone strikes are counter-productive. Such strikes entail loss of innocent civilian lives and have human rights and humanitarian implications. They violate the principles of national sovereignty, territorial integrity and international law. The issue is hugely controversial in Pakistan , where parts of the government and military are often accused of ignoring or even condoning some of the drone strikes. According to several estimates, US strikes in Pakistan hit a peak in 2010 when more than 100 drone attacks were reported. Last year, the number was thought to be fewer than 50. Continue reading the report  

Continue reading the report s  Pakistan wants to resolve all outstanding issues with India : Nawaz   *  Olson meets Nawaz   *  Nawaz Sharif to be accorded warm welcome in India  *  Chinese PM’s visit to Pakistan aimed at conveying strong message of solidarity  *  Elections ensured continuity of democratic process: Khoso  *  Ambassadors designate to Zimbabwe, Ukraine call on Zardari  *  US offers help to tackle energy crisis  *  JI urges newly elected rulers to reject US pressure  *  Malik meets Altaf in London  *  Senator Mushahid new Secretary General CAPDI  *  UN plans six-day mission to Afghan, Pakistan  *  45 Indian Fishermen released  *  3 killed in Peshawar blast  *  Karachi violence claims 6 more lives  *  Three shot dead in Washuk  *  FC foils terrorism bid, huge cache of weapons recovered  *  Continue reading the report s

India soldiers die in Kashmir ambush

Three soldiers have been killed in an ambush by suspected militants in the Pulwama district of Indian-administered Kashmir , officials say. An army spokesman said the attacks came as troops launched an anti-insurgency operation in the Tral area, 40km (25 miles) from Srinagar . The soldiers came under fire from militants hiding in a nearby forest. Kashmir has seen an armed insurgency against Indian rule since 1989, but violence has waned in recent months. The Himalayan territory is claimed by both India and Pakistan in its entirety. India has a large security presence in Kashmir . Thursday's clash took place in Hurdmeer village, army spokesman Lt-Col Naresh Vig told the BBC. Extra security forces had been sent to the area to track down the militants, he said. Q&A: Kashmir dispute   Ex-militants rebuild lives in Kashmir

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Highlights from Bill 14

Here’s what the Separatists want to add to the French Language Law; first enacted by the Liberal Government of the late Robert Bourassa, (Bill 22), which was advanced to the present Bill 101 by the first Parti Quebecois government of the late Rene Levesque.

New sovereignist group calls for united front

Le Nouveau Mouvement pour le Québec, a new sovereignist group, is pushing to renew the fight for independence. While the sovereigntist Parti Québécois holds power as a minority government, support for independence is splintered between other parties like the Option National and Québec Solidaire. The group is inviting citizens and opposing political parties to fight together for a consensus on Quebec independence. "Sovereignists must meet, regroup, consult and act together," said Jocelyn Desjardins, spokeswoman for Le Nouveau Mouvement pour le Québec. The group has announced a three-day conference will be held in the spring, with the goal of uniting sovereignists from across Quebec . Le Nouveau Mouvement is expected to meet with the PQ government this week. It's hoping get leaders from all sovereigntist parties including Option Nationale, Québec Solidaire and the Bloc Québécois on board with its cause. Former PQ leader and Quebec premier Bernard Landry said the current climate is more favourable to independence than at any other time. Read 25 comments  Marois tells Americans Quebec will be its own country  Referendum 'hardly conceivable' right now: Pauline Marois

Quebec sovereignty needs rebranding, says former premier

But, Who’s supporting Richard?

Accused election-night shooter has 2 weeks to decide on lawyer   Richard Henry Bain faces 16 charges, including first-degree murder, attempted murder, arson and weapons violations, stemming from the Sept. 4, 2012 attack that took place outside the Montreal Metropolis during the Parti Québécois' victory rally. At his last court appearance on Feb. 20, a judge agreed to a request by Bain's former legal-aid lawyer that she no longer will have to defend Bain, as he was found not to qualify for legal aid. As has happened during past court hearings, Bain often seemed agitated during his brief appearance this afternoon at the Montreal courthouse. He said he still does not have access to important documents in English, and he does not know how he will be able to represent himself without them. He also complained he has not been given access to the full tape of audio interviews he gave by telephone to CJAD and TVA crime reporter Claude Poirier from the detention centre where he is being held in Rivière-des-Prairies.  Richard Bain calls Sept. 4, 2012 incident 'Maroisgate'

Man charged in Quebec election shooting fit for trial

"Jesus Christ has spoken through you, your honor."  So Judge Jean-Paul Braun's say Richard Henry Bain is fit for trial, uh?

A Quebec judge has ruled the man charged in Quebec's election-night shooting is mentally fit to stand trial. Richard Henry Bain faces 16 charges, including first-degree murder, attempted murder, arson and weapons violations stemming from a Sept. 4, 2012 , attack that took place at the Montreal Metropolis during the Parti Québécois' victory rally. The question of whether Bain would face a trial had loomed large since the Sept. 4 shooting, with his fitness hearing being delayed several times. On Monday, psychiatrist Chantal Bouchard told the court that Bain refused to speak with her during two meetings at the Pinel Institute. She said Bain politely explained to her he would rather have an anglophone psychiatrist. Bouchard told the court she could not find any reason to declare Bain unfit to stand trial.  Richard Bain fit to stand trial

PQ setting up campaign to promote sovereignty goals

The Parti Québécois is preparing a wide-ranging strategy to push its sovereignty agenda forward. Since her election on Sept. 4, Pauline Marois has kept relatively quiet about her party's stance on sovereignty. Now, her government is planning on launching a vast campaign to sell the merits of Quebec independence. "It's really oriented to demonstrate the advantages of sovereignty," she said. The strategy has been in the PQ's plan for months. About 2,000 members of the PQ national council will be holding a convention in Drummondville on Feb. 9 and 10, where they will vote on several goals in the party's agenda, including the promotion of sovereignty. Though few details have been made public thus far, the plan does include advertising. Sovereignty agenda    A look at the Parti Québécois campaign    Parti Québécois leader Pauline Marois

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MPs reject Clarity Act repeal in 283-5 vote

Conservative, NDP, Liberal, and Green members of Parliament have rejected a Bloc Québécois private member's bill to repeal the Clarity Act in a vote of 283-5 on Wednesday. Conservative, NDP, Liberal, and Green members of Parliament have rejected a Bloc Québécois private member's bill to repeal the Clarity Act in a vote of 283-5 on Wednesday. All four members of the separatist BQ voted in favour of the bill as well as Claude Patry, the MP for Jonquière-Alma, who quit the NDP last week to join the BQ after saying he sided with the separatist party on this issue. NDP Leader Tom Mulcair emerged from a caucus meeting Wednesday saying his party would vote against the motion and that he would not whip his caucus, because his members are united on the issue. He also said he expected all of his caucus to be present for tonight's vote with the exception of two MPs who had "illnesses" and were absent from caucus earlier in the day. By the NDP's own count, at least five New Democrats did not show up for the vote tonight citing various reasons from being sick, to having obligations in their riding, to family related reasons. Read 78 comments    NDP target Claude Patry with robocalls after defection    Mulcair calls on Patry to resign seat after defection to Bloc    analysis NDP move on Clarity Act reveals delicate balancing act

One Square Mile of Canada

Montreal is a French island in a predominantly English-speaking country

It's known as La Main - "The Main" - and it's the lifeblood of Montreal . For the past three centuries this sweeping avenue, Boulevard St Laurent, has shaped the character of a city in the heart of French-speaking Canada . La Main was once the symbolic dividing line between the city's French and English speaking communities, with the boulevard a soft buffer attracting and absorbing waves of new immigrants. Today, it celebrates a cosmopolitan city with its array of little villages, from the Quartier Chinois, or Chinese quarter, to Little Italy and Portugal , along with strong remnants of an historic Jewish quarter.

What does it mean to be Canadian?

 With Asian trade and support for the monarchy rising, what does Canadian identity mean now?

What the Indians are trying to say, The French came as visitors and now they want the country for themselves?”  So they say "over my dead body" before Quebec becomes a republic. After all, they already killed millions of us since they arrived here. This is not a provocation but just letting them know we are still around and Quebec Nation is not going to happen as long as there are still Indians around. Please send your comments to the editor... MP Maxime Bernier defends language-law quip - Quebecers don't need Bill 101, "Not by imposing [French] and by preventing people from making their own decisions in matters that concern their personal lives."   Quebec militia leader faces death-threat charges Patriotic Militia of Quebec's website   Que. militia worries separatists   Death threats target Quebec English rights group    Letters threaten FLQ attacks in Montreal  Oops! Parti Quebecois are falling apart

How much farther can the Separatist push the envelope to preserve a language that's hard to economically maintain? Aren't we bankrupt yet? Send your comments to charles@montrealtribune.com

Oops! There goes Quebec separation; the Indians are “Idle No More”

Got a second?

1. Integrity and reliability are the most important quality that a public employee especially that of a politician should maintain otherwise the institution gets corrupted. 2. Poor immigrants are the greatest investment a country like Canada should bring in for they are motivated by dreams that money immigrants already have. We brought (in) lots of those money immigrants in the 80s from Hong Kong and surrounding areas, most settled in BC, did they bring their money to Canada ? No, they fried us with our own oil and most of the locals moved to nearby towns where the cost of living is much lower than where those so called investors settled in. But, where are those people now? They are back where they came from with our passports. Would you want to know more and why? Conrad David Brillantes

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Embattled Toronto mayor fires aide

Toronto Mayor Rob Ford sacks his chief of staff Mark Towhey as he fights claims he has been caught smoking crack cocaine on camera.

The embattled mayor left City Hall on Thursday without making any comment

The mayor of Toronto , Rob Ford, has sacked his chief of staff as he fights allegations that he has been caught smoking crack cocaine on camera. No reason was given for Mark Towhey's dismissal. Two Toronto Star journalists have reported they were shown mobile phone footage in which the mayor appeared to smoke the drug. Mr Ford has dismissed the allegations as "ridiculous", accusing the newspaper of "going after me". The video has not been released publicly and has not been verified. The Toronto Star newspaper and the gossip website Gawker report that it was taken by men who claim they sold crack cocaine to the mayor. Toronto mayor denies drug film claim    Ruling saves Toronto mayor's job

Montreal lifts boil-water advisory

Mayor Michael Applebaum has given Montrealers the green light to drink their tap water, saying it's safe to drink. He says if it's still discolored, let the taps run for a few minutes. Preventive boil-water advisory lifted - Montrealers have been given the green light to drink their tap water, after tests on water samples incubated over the past 24 hours showed the water is safe to drink. "The tests were done. They have come back clean," Mayor Michael Applebaum said. Thus ends the largest boil-water advisory Montreal has ever experienced, more than 36 hours after it was first issued to a region covering 1.3 million residents. The mayor advised residents to run their taps for a few minutes if the water is still discoloured, then turn the taps back off and on again. If the water runs clear, they can proceed to drink it. 'Rigorous analysis' to come, mayor says. Applebaum returned to City Hall for a hastily organized news conference at 10 p.m. on Thursday, interrupting a period of mourning for his brother who died after a long illness earlier this week. "I decided it was important to be here tonight in order to reassure Montrealers," Applebaum said. "I fully realize the situation caused many inconveniences for many Montrealers, in addition to businesses, institutions and community groups."    Schools, hospitals react swiftly to boil-water advisory

PQ wants to force federally regulated firms to abide by French language charter

The Parti Québécois government says it plans to compel federally regulated companies to comply with Quebec 's French Language Charter, by withholding public contracts from any business or agency that doesn't.

That would include companies in the banking, transportation and telecommunications sectors. "The part of our economy which is the responsibility of federal organization is very important in Quebec ," said Premier Pauline Marois on Thursday. The proposal was first raised by Language Minister Diane De Courcy last December, when Bill 14, an act to amend the French language charter, was first introduced. However, the idea appeared to have fallen by the wayside. "I don't understand them," said Coalition Avenir Québec critic Nathalie Roy, demanding to know why the proposal was never raised during the recent public hearings into Bill 14. "That's a little insulting because we spent 8 weeks, and we never talked about it," Roy said. She said groups and businesses which would be affected by such a change were never given an opportunity to appear before the committee reviewing the proposed legislation. Read 6comments  PQ to use contracts to impose Bill 101 rules   WATCH Bernard Landry recalls 1976 offer

EXCLUSIVE! Former premier among growing list of politicians offered cash in Laval   

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Taking a look at graffiti tagging hotspots in Montreal    Patrick Roy named head coach of Avalanche   SNC-Lavalin letter says Gadhafi son offered VP post: RCMP  Quebec film wins screenplay prize at Cannes Read 4comments4   Supreme Court refuses to hear Lise Thibault's appeal  CBC's Top Tweets: Boil-water advisory    Montreal lifts boil-water advisory   PQ wants to force federally regulated firms to abide by French language charter    1.3 million Montrealers face boil water advisory   Former premier among growing list of politicians offered cash in Laval    PQ polling woes continue   23-year-old woman dies while surfing near LaSalle   Supreme Court refuses to hear Lise Thibault's appeal   Woman injured after falling on Montreal metro tracks   Quebec film wins screenplay prize at Cannes

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BIO Issues Call for Paper and Panel Submissions for 2013 Pacific Rim Summit on Industrial Biotech and Bioenergy

The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) invites leaders from the biotechnology, chemical and agricultural industries to submit proposals and abstracts for panels, individual papers and posters for the 2013 Pacific Rim Summit on Industrial Biotechnology and Bioenergy. This unique conference will be held Dec. 8-11, 2013 in San Diego .Participants may submit proposals for panels in any of five program tracks. Individuals may also submit a single proposal for a 15-minute presentation in any of the program tracks. Poster presentations will be displayed at the Poster Session on Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2013 . Poster presenters must attend the session and be available to discuss their research. "The Pacific Rim Summit is designed to keep you on the cutting edge of industrial biotech, and the breakout sessions fueled by these submissions will highlight how important industrial and environmental biotechnology is for generating clean tech jobs, making biobased products, new transportation fuels and cleaner processes all aimed at building a biobased economy," said Brent Erickson, executive vice president of BIO's Industrial & Environmental Section. The call for papers, panels and posters is now open, and the application form is available online. To submit a poster abstract, contact pacrim@bio.org. The deadline for submitting panel and paper abstracts is July 31, 2013 . Thought leaders from the biotechnology industry, academia and science community are invited to submit proposals for the following program tracks: Advanced Biofuels and Biorefinery Platforms -  Feedstock Production and Utilization  -  Renewable Chemical Platforms  -  Synthetic Biology, Algae and Marine Biotech  -  Technical and Research Presentations. Now in its eighth year, the Pacific Rim Summit on Industrial Biotechnology and Bioenergy will address the latest issues in industrial biotechnology including algae, advanced biofuels, biomass production, bioplastics, dedicated energy crops, renewable chemicals, marine bio-resources and synthetic biology. The annual Pacific Rim Summit is the original conference dedicated solely to growth of the industrial biotechnology sector in Asia and the Americas . For more information on the conference or to submit a proposal, please visit http://www.bio.org/pacrim. For assistance, please contact pacrim@bio.org. All programs at the Pacific Rim Summit on Industrial Biotechnology and Bioenergy are open to attendance by members of the media. Complimentary media registration is available to editors and reporters working full time for print, broadcast or web publications with valid press credentials. Please contact Colleen Lerro for more information. About BIO - BIO represents more than 1,100 biotechnology companies, academic institutions, state biotechnology centers and related organizations across the United States and in more than 30 other nations. BIO members are involved in the research and development of innovative healthcare, agricultural, industrial and environmental biotechnology products. BIO also produces the BIO International Convention, the world’s largest gathering of the biotechnology industry, along with industry-leading investor and partnering meetings held around the world. BIO produces BIOtechNOW, an online portal and monthly newsletter chronicling “innovations transforming our world.” Subscribe to BIOtechNOW.     World Congress on Industrial Biotechnology   BIO Investor Forum    BIO IPCC Conference   BIO Convention in China   Pacific Rim Summit on Industrial Biotechnology & Bioenergy   BIO CEO & Investor Conference

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CBC Four Rooms Auditions in Montreal !

CBC is on the hunt again! We're conducting cross-country auditions in Montreal at the Place D'Armes on June 16 for a new reality show called Four Rooms - best described as an intriguing cross between Dragons' Den and Antiques Roadshow! We're looking for good stories to begin with: art, antiques, collectibles and collections, unique objects with a history and people attached to those objects who would be enthusiastic negotiators looking for the best possible deal for their item from one of Canada's four top buyers/collectors. We know that there must be thousands of collectors in the Montreal area, and thousands of stories and we'd like to access that community for the show. If any part of this search would work as a story for the Tribune, I'd be happy to offer more details. I have attached our press release and our Executive Producers would be available for any interview opportunities also. Regards and thanks for your time. Richard Fellbaum, Factual Entertainment, CBC Television, 416-205-6667, richard.fellbaum@cbc.ca  5.24.13

The Pink Panther Strikes Again!

New jewel theft hits Cannes festival - A necklace reportedly worth 1.9m euros (£1.6m) is stolen during the Cannes film festival, the second such theft to hit this year's event.

The expensive piece by Swiss jeweller De Grisogono vanished after a celebrity party

A necklace reportedly worth 1.9m euros (£1.6m) has been stolen during the Cannes film festival, in the second such theft to hit this year's event. The expensive piece by Swiss jeweller De Grisogono vanished after a celebrity party at a five-star hotel in the resort town of Cap d'Antibes. The theft occurred despite "large security measures", including 80 security guards, the jeweller said. Last week, thieves ripped a safe with jewels from the wall of a hotel room. The latest robbery happened after a gala held at the exclusive Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc on Tuesday night. The high-profile event celebrated De Grisogono's 20th anniversary, and was attended by international movie stars like Sharon Stone and Ornella Muti. The jeweller house regularly loans its jewels to celebrities, including Paris Hilton and Cameron Diaz. "It is actually the first time it has happened in our 20-year history," the company said in a statement. Jewel theft at Cannes film festival     Redford impresses Cannes critics

J-Lo to create Latino mobile shops

A chain of mobile phone stores aimed specifically at the Latino market is to be opened by singer and actress Jennifer Lopez

Jennifer Lopez's shops will have bilingual staff

Singer and actress Jennifer Lopez is to open a chain of 15 mobile phone stores in the US targeted at Latinos. The Jenny From The Block performer is majority owner of Viva Movil as well as its "chief creative officer" and marketing face of the brand. The company promises a "culturally relevant" experience with bilingual staff, the company said. Lopez - also known as J-Lo - is the latest in a growing line of celebrities getting involved in technology retail. Performers such as Will.i.am from the Black Eyed Peas have shown keen involvement - taking on roles as "creative figureheads" in companies looking to expand their target market. More recently, singer Alicia Keys has been the public face of Blackberry, an image that slipped slightly when she was seen to tweet not from the firm's new smartphone, but from an iPhone instead. She blamed the tweet on "hackers". Fake Dr Dre headphones 'most seized'    Why celebs want to sell us headphones   Dr. Dre sells half of audio firm

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Monet and Picasso among art theft

Paintings by artists including Picasso, Matisse, Monet, Gauguin and Freud have been stolen from a museum in Rotterdam . Police in the Netherlands said the works were taken from the Kunsthal Museum early on Tuesday morning. The museum is showing works from the Triton Foundation as part of its 20th anniversary celebrations. The paintings include Monet's Waterloo Bridge , Picasso's Tete d'Arlequin, Matisse's La Liseuse en Blanc et Jaune and Freud's Woman with Eyes Closed.  Monet water lilies sells for $43 million    Monet artwork bequeathed by reclusive heiress

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Some statins 'raise diabetes risk'

Some drugs taken to protect the heart may increase the risk of developing Type-2 diabetes, according to researchers in Canada .

Some drugs taken to protect the heart may increase the risk of developing type-2 diabetes, according to researchers in Canada .

Their study of 1.5 million people, in the British Medical Journal, suggested powerful statins could increase the risk by 22% compared with weaker drugs. Atorvastatin was linked to one extra case of diabetes for every 160 patients treated. Experts said the benefits of statins still outweighed any risks. Statins are a group of commonly prescribed drugs that lower the levels of bad cholesterol in the blood. This reduces the chances of a heart attack or stroke. All drugs come with side-effects, but a team of researchers from hospitals in Toronto said there had been controversy around the risk of diabetes with different statins. They looked at medical records of 1.5 million people over the age of 66 and compared the incidence of diabetes between people taking different statins. Also read - Cancer cell enzymes are 'good cops' - Enzymes released by cancerous cells have a protective function and are not one of the 'bad guys', say researchers from the University of East Anglia .

Sunshine vitamin 'may treat asthma'

The Art of Solace - Fifteen Tips for Pushing through the Discomfort and Truly Connecting with a Chronically Ill Person
Few of us know how to act around a very sick person. And yet, what we say (and don’t say) makes a huge impact. Here are some practical skills for caregivers, family members, and anyone else who wants to make a meaningful difference in a very difficult time. By Walter St. John, Ed.D. 

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Milestone in medical human 'cloning'?

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Bankruptcy may not be the answer

Did you borrow too much money and now cannot afford to pay the creditors anymore? There are so many con artists or scammers that will tell you that they can wipe your record clean if you pay them for their service... This is not true... no one can clean your record but yourself. But before filing bankruptcy, check with us... There's nothing to pay (us). Definitely nothing to pay... it's a free service to everyone if you live in Quebec. Contact us for  assistance. All inquiries are strictly  treated confidential. Your name will never be passed around,  Or Check directly with the provincial court if you want to do it yourself by logging on to Quebec Government Justice

SCHEMES, SCAMS AND SCOUNDRELS

Check criminal records of online daters, experts say

   Hard to check criminal records of others    Online dating client check debate grows

When Fear Pushes You, Push Back!

4 Tips for Gaining Perspective on Life’s Greatest  - Hindrance from Cancer-Surviving Marine -  What if you could overcome your fears? What would you do, and how different would you be?

“Most people have no idea of what they’re capable of; I think they’re almost trained by fear to not attempt the amazing things they dream of. But I’m living proof – if you can overcome fear, you can overcome almost anything,” says Jay Platt, whose feats include swimming across the Mississippi River while handcuffed, shackled and blindfolded. He’s subject of the new documentary, “Living Unstoppable,”  (www.LivingUnstoppable.com). Platt was living his dream as a U.S. Marine when a cancer syndrome called von Hippel Lindau (VHL) exploded like a bomb on his life. It caused tumors in his brain and on his spine, as well as kidney cancer and the loss of his left eye. “I was mad at the world, and maybe part of me was afraid of the fact that I would be considered a handicapped person,” says Platt, who was retired from the Marines due to his health. After a personal journey of acceptance, however, Platt went on accomplish feats many world-class athletes wouldn’t consider. Along with his record-breaking Mississippi swim, he swam from Alcatraz Island to San Francisco with his hands and feet tied, and he was one of fewer than 300 people to have hiked the 2,100-mile southbound Appalachian Trail . He talks about five areas that helped him overcome fear and anxiety in order to rebuild his body, mind and spirit. • Focus on the joys in life: When you realize it’s not all about you, the annoying voice that tells you to be afraid begins to shrivel and loses its poison. While still reeling from his diagnosis and its effects on his life, Platt heard the carefree laughter of a severely handicapped girl being pushed in her wheelchair by her mother. “ ‘Listen to the birds, Momma,’ I heard her say – she was just so happy to experience that simple pleasure,” he says. “That, more than anything, sent me on a positive path.” His family, friends and those to whom he donates money through various charities gives Platt strength. • Spiritual preparation: Just as Platt trains physically for his feats, he finds it essential to work out spiritually in order to stand up to the fear and anxieties that life’s trials bring. To that end, he surrounds himself with positive messages and positive people, including his friend Les Brown, the influential author of the self-help book, “Live Your Dreams.” • Use setbacks as a motivator: When something bad happens, one of the most common responses is fear – fear that it will happen again; fear that you’re less than you used to be; or irrational fear. Platt always knew he’d be a Marine; when he was forced to retire early, he had to recalibrate his entire life. “One of my favorite quotes is ‘What are you doing now?’ – It doesn’t matter what you used to be,” he says. Platt is always looking forward to achieving his next goal. • Remember a greater good: When he started experiencing complications from VHL, which first manifested in his left eye, Platt promised God that he’d devote his life to others if he got through the scare. He has kept that promise – his Appalachian Trail hike alone raised $109,000 for charity. “Staying true to a promise might be the most emotionally solid aid to overcoming fear,” Platt says. About Jay Platt - Jay Platt was medically retired from the Marine Corps in 1998 after suffering complications from the cancer syndrome von Hippel Lindau (VHL), a genetic disease that resulted in brain and spinal tumors, kidney cancer, and the loss of his left eye. When told his future would be considerably dimmer than his past, Platt set out to rebuild himself physically, mentally and spiritually, and to challenge himself by setting demanding physical goals. He was one of fewer than 300 people to have hiked the 2,100-mile southbound Appalachian Trail ; one of three to swim from Alcatraz Island to San Francisco with hands and feet tied; and the only person to swim across the Mississippi River while blindfolded, handcuffed and shackled. The proceeds from his adventures and sales of his documentary benefit non-profits, including the VHL Family Alliance.

Buying a used car in Quebec? Check it out first, it could be owned by someone else!

Important note if you have a Bank Card: If you are forced by anyone to withdraw cash from ATM machine, do not resist for your safety, enter your PIN number backward or reverse... say your number is 1234, then enter 4321. Do not worry, the machine will give you the cash but automatically alert the police. Pass this on to anyone you know. This was shown on National TV but never repeated again. Anyway, now you know. Also, if  someone calls to tell you that he is from the bank investigating about a charge in your credit card, hang up and if you want to know why they phoned, call your branch to verify. That's it and if you want to read more scams click the above link.

WANT TO COME TO CANADA?

Pass this on to people wishing to immigrate to the best country in the world. Apply directly! You don't have to pay any consultants ...It's FREE! Avoid dealing with con artists and scammers; they are all around the world advertising their schemes… Canadian Immigration officers are gentle public servants and not arrogant.. Not like what you would experience from the mightiest country in the world (as they say) ... so, don’t be scared of them. Visit the Canadian government website… it's the Canadian flag that's seen on the top side of this site, click that and when you see search… type immigration, then send your request for application, if not, visit the nearest Canadian consulate in your region and while you are already there check the jobs and list of professions that Canadian employers are looking for.  If you still have anything else to ask e-mail the editor. Meantime Click here for the New Canada Citizenship Study Guide

Are you in the Fashion industry?   

Lots of restrictions has been amended on imports...sell your products and services directly to Canadian Buyers, here’s  our  Previous Issue of Canadian Fashion & Textile Buyers Guide, you can down load it for free but if you want  the NEW and  up-dated version  place your order now, it's US$50 per copy payable by money order or credit card. also don’t forget to inquire about the Industry Textile Book known as The Shmata Business, used world-wide by manufacturers, designers, teachers and students, priced at US$50 per copy.

We are now accepting interested parties to be listed in the International Garment and Textile Suppliers' List. Click here to send your request

For Production and Market Assistance Contact The Traders Point

Foreign Companies From Time To Time are sending us request  to provide them with Canadian sales people for representation in Canada, all inquiries are welcome and there is  No Service Fee To Pay, All Entries Are Treated Confidential, And Will never Be Used For Any Other Purposes Whatsoever.  For further inquiry Contact The Executive Busters. 

To All... Including Overseas: Independent Motion Pictures and Musical Record Producers

Thousands of films or motion pictures and musical recordings are produced every month and the most that reach market are less than 10%. So how do you find a way to the very complicated market of this industry? Get help or assistance from a trader that knows how it works. If you are or a company that’s in this situation, give us a shout by forwarding your e-mail to TPI Communications

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Worked hard  and got successful?  Let's record the time of your life. If you want to document your experience but didn't have time to write, have a professional do it for you. Your story might have a great commercial value for a book or even a movie. All inquiries are treated confidential. Contact TPI Communications.

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