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Uttar Pradesh Environment Secretary RK Sharma was suspended by the state for releasing funds. The state's chief minister, Mayawati, welcomed the latest probe, saying "allegations and counter-allegations will come to an end and irresponsible statements will cease". Construction on the project began in November last year. The state government said it needed to relocate shops that had been removed from the Taj Mahal premises under a Supreme Court order. It also argued that tourists would be able to visit the Taj Mahal without travelling through the crowded and polluted streets of Agra city. The Taj Mahal is a mausoleum built by Shah Jahan in the 17th Century for his wife Mumtaj Mahal, who died in childbirth. Accurate Auto Body & Pajnt l_jd. ipslt? »l31.C.B.C. of$H ore1 £ Htffow ?t »few m& CW& wilt heat/ amy ujwMew estimate/. UNIT #5 -31088 PEARDONVILLE ROAD, ABBOTSFORD, B.C. 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Gurinder S. Toor Mortgage Broker Asmri gtoor@canada.com MORTGAGE IIMC* Ph: (604) 506-3532 Fax: (604) 572-9560 #210 -12830 - 80th Ave. Surrey, BC V2W 3A8 Hit & Run on MP's Hit List as Another Offender Serves no Time On January 4th, David Slack was struck by a car as he walked along Fraser Highway in Langley at night. He lost a leg in the incident. 49 year old Louie Horace Tronson was sentenced to a 12 month custodial sentence, 6 months of which is to be served under house arrest, today in Surrey court after pleading guilty to one count of hit and run. He also was given a one year driving prohibition, 100 hours of community work service and ordered to abstain from alcohol. However it is the fact that four other charges; impaired driving, criminal negligence causing bodily harm, dangerous driving, and failing to stop at an accident scene were dropped, that is causing Canadian Alliance Solicitor General Critic Randy White to take action. "It is disgraceful," says White "that drivers are learning to leave the scene of an accident to restrict their punishment. They know they'll receive less of a punishment by running rather than staying and facing the consequences of impaired or dangerous driving. "All ofthe work of MADD and other anti- drinking and driving organizations to tighten the drunk driving laws are going for naught as these offenders just leave the scene, and no one can prove if they drunk or not. This leaves victim's families like David Slack's with no justice to the justice system," says the Langley-Abbotsford MP who is Slack's federal representative. This case and recent others have convinced the MP to tackle the issue of hit and run in the House of Commons in the fall. "If a person flees the scene of a serious accident like this one, he should be made to face more severe punishment, not less, than if he stayed and owned up to his fault immediately." White says hit and run, and other criminal offences must have minimum standards to ensure appropriate punishment. "We must have deterrence with a penalty and no plea bargaining for leaving the scene of an accident- it is the same as concealing a crime and destroying evidence." White plans to introduce amendments to the Criminal Code to the House of Commons in the fall. mmmmmjmmmmmmmm Si —w—™ SSBPS Ph July 18th, 2003 July 31st, 2003 Punjab i Patrika Page 5 $t<&\2 Jl»iw ftu fewy pf §i=re ^t wratett §H-H^»ra' ftut ft ftwu ft wut % fuwu ftft urn* UTUU WEt §H UK5 HMH3or»IHtfe§ft wu ufg»re uuYftft f^r I uuw uw uwft ww\ UUt ^t atH Wft f^t Ut UTHftU tUT^r w ftft, wuft wuw ftr ufWE fuGr w a^jjlU'dWl UrTW w otft ¥t TTWUTU c^ff1 aCUfttl UfftW. TTWU H3T ft# it HUT^^ fegToft>HT ft ydd'6^1 itT w ftu fcu ^HorafB^Ht)?!? 1922 # ydd^W $ fed'o( Is^fWHtl I UE UTS-UftWU ftftl § ?t Wftft WWW W WUrTEf oTUW U feur ftl WhTUlbT ft ftft uut ftm ftwu uuf Ht fife §H ftls!1 Wft fftU TTU Uft UUl <5«1 (ttt WW. 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(wateS?) - uu^u wfftuffttftuu - iprf?)U writ^u wus reattrf? otft'H • Hfo(«rf WUSTU (fft$ ftft Wft ) • UWfUU fUFTUH Top Student Award Immolation Practitioner Certificate (UBC) Harji Bhangu, B.com Immigration Practitioner Certificate (UBC) UUUt % W titUftHU >H§ ocG^Hfiftdl £ ^3U(5te^) fe^ UU FTW ft WU 5t UUUW ftl UWU ft TgJSTt.ift.ft oPHUH fW 9tJrtd fedld) off^t ffr f«6H<;dc( ' % -^v-w, Edmonton - 780 485-2222 ^ta M^&>lflon-ccm Cell - 604 807-9948 (24HR Service) - Fazal Indian Entertainment 'About to Boom1 Turnover from India's entertainment industry stands to quadruple by 2007, a trade conference has heard. Entertainment could be worth around 500bn rupees (£7.2bn) five years from now, the Confederation of Indian Industry says. "The industry has been growing at the rate of 30% every year - one of the fastest in the country, and even globally," the confederation's president, Sanjiv Goenka, said. He urged the government to award the entertainment industry incentives similar to those offered to the information technology sector. Mr Goenka's xomments came at a special seminar in Bombay attended by more than 500 delegates from various branches of Indian entertainment. Amit Khanna, president of the Indian Film Producers Council, also called for tax incentives to be introduced. "The existing draconian tax structures must be removed if the industry has to grow to its fullest potential," he said. With government support, Mr Khanna said, the Indian industry could tap around 12% ofthe global entertainment market over the next few years. $gM Also at the seminar was Indian screen legend Amitabh Bachchan, who said the Indian film industry lacked a corporate identity. Lessons could be learned from the case ofthe Oscar-nominated film Lagaan, he said. If the industry could organise collectively in the future, Lagaan's success could be repeated, he added. Delegates at the event also vowed to fight piracy and committed themselves to enforce strict copyright laws. mmm. r July 18th, 2003 July 31st, 2003 Punjabi Patrika Page 7 5%W%UftU wu uifF ura *fte TTdtftft Lighthouse Realty Abbotsford Behind in Mortgage or You have to move fast! We may buy your home direct! PARM JUDGE iraHtTH 6048647656 $179,777 Near Emerson and Marshall Road. Five bedrooms on a comer lot. Room for RV. Easy freeway access 3425 Sidegrove 3879SF, 7 bdrm home including dble garage w/room to roam on 12207SF picturesque lot Plus 430 SF covered back deck for entertainment. Home is warm, bright & comfortable. Legal 2BR nanny qrts on thru street. For best service call Parm. NEWUSTING $89,000 RESTAURANT FOR SALE 201-7084 Vedder Rd, Chilliwack 2675 sq.ft. Very Visable area - 72 seats. Liquor Licensed Class B - Restaurant Lots of parking & view. Approx. $70,000 worth of equipment included in the price. Call Parm Judge. NEWUSTING $148,500 LOT FOR SALE 71'x 132' Approximately 9300 sq.ft. Lot. NO GST. Build a Huge Home. 2624 Gladys Ave. $158,500 Commercial Building for Sale Commercial retial/office building. High Traffic exposure. Won't last fbr this price. . M $025,000 SHAKE & SHINGLE MILL ON 2 ACRES MISSION - On going business. 3 shingle machines, resaw, cuber, splitter, saw grinder, shake pilot press, chipper c/w screen, 2 forklifts by Fraser River. Lease $2000 per month. Investor or Partner or trade welcome. 6232700^* Fraser Way $69,000 SUB & SOUP RESTAURANT IN WESTOAK MALL Restaurant business in Westoak Mall. Presently setup for sub & wrap & soup. Great location, bring your idea. Approx. 1000SF, lease 2666.67 + NNN. Bring your ideas & explore the opportunity. Lots of parking in the mall area. 31335 Vista Crt. Spectacular view on Townline Hill - very unique style & entertainment room on roof w/wet bar to enjoy view. 7BR's, 6 baths, gorg. tiled foyer. Awesome dble Jacuzzi w/sep. shwr. Vdr has put alot of money into this one. CIs to schools. NEWUSTING $186,900 Great starter/investor opportunity. 3 bdrms, 3/4 bsmt home wi/large family rm & natural gas F/P down. Updated furnace, H/W tank, carpet & hdwd fir. Quiet Area. Close to schls. B/l vacuum' & hardware. Comer Lot. Very cozy. Comfortable home. 32018-32030 Fir Ave, Note frontage 232' on Fir & 59.62' on Clearbrook Rd. Currently 2 houses,zoning RS-3, but community plans has service comm. Excel. invest, for restaurant, office, etc. Shwgs strictly thru LS. Lot size approx 17000SF. Verify all meas. 2065-2067 Ware St. $258,700 J INVESTMENT PROPERTY - SxS duplex, South side rented $950 & North side $1150/mo. 4 bdrms & 2 baths each side. Livein 1 side & rent other or rent both. Close to city cntr, Mill Lake. Total rented $2100/mo. REDUCED LAND + BULDING + BUSINESS CONVENIENCE STORE - Estab. business. Ideal family operation. Lots of upgrading incl. windows, lino, carpets, etc. 3 bdrm home plus 2 Ivg qrtrs. Daily avg. sale $700. Trade welcome for townhouse, car or home. NEWUSTING 3260 SATURNA Owner spent over $20,000 updating carpets, cabinets, lights, bathtubs etc. Legal Suite. Call Now!! 2 Years New 31368 Wagner Drive $397,000 Over 5000 s.f., 8 bdrm home. - Tastefully done, acrylic stucco, 2 MB's, . Jacuzzi, 2 f/p, maple kitch. by dominion, radiant heat, B/l vac, legal ste, fully landsc, fenced B/Y, 10yr home warranty & much more, Call Now! REDUCED Huge home approx. 1550 sq.ft. main - Famrm off kitchen - 4pc ensuite - 3 full bath - Covered S/D at back, Double garage, sha ke roof - H/W heat - Close to elementary school Legal suite - 2 F/P - Mbdrm C/W walk-in closet - South exp. NEWUSTING 3251 Townline Rd. FAMILY ROOM - Walk to elementary, middle & high school. New Carpets upstairs. Legal Suite. 3395 SATURNA CR. Quality home built by A. Block. Level lot 3 bdrm & famrm on main. Jacuzzi in mbdrm. 2 bdrm legal suite + ream down. Approx. 450sf double garage & 13'6 x 10'6 S/D on back 6 appls. & B/l vac. + wndw coverings included in price 2011 Mcmillan Rd. McMillan Area; view of Mt Baker from LR, 3 bdrms up & 3 bdrms down, legal suite, back alley, 6 appls., window coverings incl. in price. Vacant upstairs. Owner lives downstairs. 6 yt new roof. Ensuite in master bdrm. REDUCED Fabulous yard, tile entry, 7 bdrms, 2 ensuites, Jacuzzi, 2 F/P, 2 bdrm legal suite plus 1 bdrm guest suite with private entry. 4 bedrooms up. Double garage. Shake roof. Appointments required. NEAR MOUAT SCHOOL $229,500 RV Parking - Comer Lot Updated Carpets & blinds. Private entry for downstairs. 3 pee enste in MB. Attractive & bright 5 appliances & window coverings ind. in cpice. FARMS & COMMERCIAL 29 ACRES - Mission -11 acres blueberry + house. Asking $660,000. 16 ACRES Blueberry + House - Matsqui $825,000 20 ACRES Blueberry - 2 houses - 2 titles $925,000 34.4 ACRES Blueberry - 3 separate parcels 16.44 acres + 10 acres + 10 acres. 2 homes. All producing. Buy all then sell individually at retial. Call Parm. Asking $1,650,000. 60.71 ACRES Raspberry Farm - Near 232nd Street exit. Was $2,200,000 now $1,800,000. 27.42 ACRES Langley - Executive type home. 7 Acre blueberries and the rest is raspberry. 40 ACRES Blueberry - Lanley - 2 residences & pool on 232nd Street. All planted. 20.24ACRES -Abbotsford. 4 bedroom updated home. Barns/shops. $725,000 9.8 ACRES on McCallum Road. Home + raspberry + blueberry + cabins. $734,000 8.4 ACRES - Blueberry - 2 residences / shop on Sumas Way. $888,000 1.5 ACRES -10 bedrooms + 2 shops $475,000 CONVENIENCE STORE - Abbotsford $34,500 MOTEL FOR SALE -Abbotsford. 45 Room motel - 2 road frontage. Pool. Asking $2,600,000. GREENHOUSE FOR SALE - Langley. 76,000 sq.ft. Greenhouse + 2 homes on 7.06 Acres. Asking $1,150,000. VJT^T^Tgf, •'i^J^!^<"'1\%0.'i^'^',^:^^'Jfi^v'l'Av'' ==—T-n~-n~~ —^ ■^^ic^^iJ.^^^ ^. 1 Page 8 Punjabi Patrika July 18th, 2003^1^ July 31st, 2003] rf$h THE MORTGAGE GROUP Experts In Your Best Interst ■ Are you looking to purchase your dream home? ■ Is your present Mortgage up for renewal? ■ Do you know how much you will qualify for? ■ Are you self-employed? With access to over 30 different lenders who will compete for your business, I will work for you to get the best mortgage for your financing needs. Call today to have all your mortgage questions answered or to get a free no-obligation pre-qualification. AJIT HUNDAL Mortgage Consultant 604-614-6899 ahundal@mortgagegrp.com Farm Credit Canada fer Financing Farms of Canada Over 40 Years Agriculture. It's all we do. 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Big 4 BR's House to five in. 5 minutes to MT. Leman & FRWY #1. Call Gary fbr more Info. EXCELLENT BUY! I $639,900 17 Unit Apartment building, Fully Rented. Good Cash Flow. Central Location. Totally Renovated. Call Gary for more Info. SHOW HOME QUALITY Custom built 16' ceiling in living room, solid oak kitchen w/isfand & pantry, 4 spacious bedrooms, 2 master bedrooms. Den & full bath on main. Family room, covered sundeck, gas fireplace, 2 bedroom legal suite. Excellent Buy. Call Gary for more Info 604459-2341 7reTl»Hlr if& wwSor w^ H3 & s^P 9i §ira fihs &3§hi § y% U'tjjH 2 ifln iSahWW, # ItegH ^t n^tei arar wrft ft, gi tS\ yw d hs# if, ofln? Hsld e currenjlr" Bulk sale of wrap package orti|p Ir jOwnerfinafeng may be available subject to certain recprements. coffer a^^ff^Hy traft Asking U^fi^^^Hor package. F^wther informatiorTpleasecUntagrJohn at ^526.5001 ^ or email at mVsens@telus.net fe 3s &r few#!!! Hit 9oiH 5 SHite 3>t &f0R ♦ of! 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SCOTT adm@macadamslaw.com jmd@macadamslaw.com bcs@macadamslaw.com Direct Line: 604 308-0083 ighthouse REALTY For any type of property inojjiries call me anytimel Phone: 855-7393 Vanline: 604-649-4871 ifs thejpiajijj; Ta$Biii|fflF«rmsI Pargat Sidhu 604-855-7393 Farms & Acerage 1 53.6 Acre $425,000 Very Fertile Ll™, Blueberry, Raspberry o||§l|rawberry. 28.5 Acre Mega House, Blueberry FarmS^atsqui $1,350,000ijS|ff 21:88 Acre Bare ISrid on 264tt|st. $775,00(tefor Blueberry ect. "Potential" 5 Acre Blueberry with 2 houses. Price $489,000 in Matsqui. 15 Acres with Misuses + Out Buildings. Price $570,000. Grow Any Crops. 15'Acres with 2 houses '+Ou|^pkK^Krice $600,000.-^^^^^(2^8. Approx. 28.5 Acre. #1 Land to Grow Any Crops. Price $850,000. 11.05 Acres on Tolmie Rd. Good for any crop 3 Bedroom Mobile for only $388,^tol New Listing $196,900 32705 Cowichan Terrace 3 Bedrooms Up, 2 Bdrm Legal Suite, Close to Rotary Stadium and all Schools For more info Call Pargot § 3084083 New Listing 3524 Wagner Drive Only 3 yrs old. 3 Bdrms up. 3 bdrm legal suite or make 2 bdrm +1 bdrm suite. Close to all levels of schools SAppoloGym. To View Call LS @ 308-0083 3 Storey for Big Family Very Luxurious Mega House in Townline area. 8 Bedrooms (2 Master Bedrooms), Den, Double Jacuzzi, Triple Garage, High Ceilings. One of a kind house design in Abbotsford. To View Call LS @ 308-0083 New Listing 2171 Ware St. Investment Property. Big Old House. 3 bdrms up, 2 bdrm unauthorized suite. Priced Right. To View Call LS @ 308-0083 New Listing Osprey Dr. West $277,888 Big House. 3 Bedrooms 2 Bedrooms Plus Big Re Big For New Listing $196,900 On Hill Tout Street Very well kept house in the zoning of high density plus commercial. Golden Investment. Close to South Fraser Way. To View Call LS @ 308-0083 Banyan Root ByAshok Bhargava Hive like a Banyan root hanging waiting to reach the earth for soil to cling to for nourishment for rootedness. Without you I am hovering waiting for your hands to hold me to infuse hope to energize to begin life. With you I feel alive I embrace you . like a Banyan root that has reached the earth and connected to the soil. ffe tf% ut ire% wi£ tit 'Ufo HW & W Ufa". w:M£uww&W3t:£i, fm$EflT7$&'UUd(B§, ?fe uw $ M mi% (fri m fuw % ww$ 7) orat i#, Mrretf 6m uif gift, yutfM^§HieTu'%(fri faust fM ?> H^ Ht Uot 33, yut ust >kM £ ^t §! §&-tlc£ >>BlM 7) W^E Tf%, m^t fuet ut m mfc # §i yJuly 18th, 2003 July 31st, 2003 Punjabi I|atrika Page 11 Letters to the Editor Dear Editor: On May 1, 2003, the BC Court of Appeal ruled that the common law definition of marriage violated the Charter of Rights and Freedoms because it barred same-sex marriage. At the time, the Court decided to suspend its reformulation ofthe common law definition of marriage until July of 2004. In June, the Ontario Court of Appeal made a sumilar ruling but allowed same-sex marriages to take place immediately in the province of Ontario. The Ontario Conservative government is following that court's decision. On July 8, the BC Court of Appeal decided to follow the lead ofthe Ontario court and implemented the new common-law devinition of marriage immediately, allowing same-sex marriages to be performed in British Columbia as well. The federal government has exclusive responsibility, as set out by the Canadian Constitution, to decide who can and cannot marry. The federal government has decided it will not appeal either ofthe courts decisions and instead will draft new legislation that will allow and clarify the rules around same sex marriages. BC's responsibility with regard to marriages is through the Vital Statistics Agency, which issues marriage licenses. The BC government, through the Vital Statistics Agency, is following the law extablished by the Courts on this matter of federal jurisdiction. Some people have expressed concern that temples (gurdwaras) might be forced to conduct marriage ceremonies with same-sex couples. The law established by the court decisions does not require any temple to perform same sex marriages, and we expect that federal legislation will respect the right of temples to determine this issue for themselves. Yours truly, GeoffPlant Attorney General and Minister Responsible for Treaty Negotiations Dear Editor: Yesterday afternoon at about 5:30pm, a minor was working by herself at the "Okanagan Cherries" stand inside the market court at Granville Island. She said her age was "12". She looked East Indian. I'm not from BC, but if there isn't a law about child labour, there ought to be one! In my opinion, this child is being denied her childhood. Furthermore, the use of child labour denies legitimate workers their jobs, thus hurting the economy. Her parents ought to be ashamed and any East Indian reading this (East Indians have a tight-knit community) ought to bring an end to child- labour. Yours truly, M. Applehoff Michigan, USA mapplehoff@yahoo.com if Harvinder K. Walia Gulsharan S. Walia Joga S. Chahal (604) 807-1403 (604)501-0444 itst ^fewr ^t dd'^l »ryst (604) 443-0355 Global Insurance Oqencu Monthly Payment Plan *New Home Discount 'Quality Coverage 'Mature Discounts *Low Rates Open 7 Days A Week MON TO FRI 9AM-9PM SAT & SUN 10 AM-6 PM CAR wu HOME wu FLEET uwz MEDICAL Mux FARM UfUrT TRUCK uuu VAN f?? 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Last year ICBC paid out almost $900,000 in auto crime related claims in the Blue Ridge area (the area bordered by Downes, Clearbrook, Old Yale/Mclure, and Mt Lehman roads). This includes 118 stolen vehicles, 162 vehicle break-ins, and 84 incidents of vandalism. The good news is that early indications this year show a decrease in auto crime incidents, with vehicle thefts being down by almost 36% over the first 3 months when compared to the first 3 months of 2002. According to Don Miller, ICBC Loss Prevention Coordinator, we can all be a part ofthe solution in the fight against auto crime. "If all Blue Ridge residents were to take a few simple precautions we would see a further decrease in auto crime. By always using an anti-theft device and removing all valuables from your vehicle you greatly decrease your chance of being a victim." Many people are still under the impression that auto thieves only target large parking lots and your vehicle is not at risk of being stolen when parked in from of your house. "The reality is that almost 40% of auto theft takes place in residential areas," says Miller. "We can't let our guard down anytime. Thieves will steal anything." Other initiatives underway to reduce auto crime in the community include volunteer patrols conducted by the Community Police Office. Having extra eyes and ears in the community helps deter auto thieves from committing crime. Residents are also encouraged to report suspicious activity to police. In addition to using an anti-theft device and removing valuables from your vehicle, ICBC has some other tips to reduce auto crime. COMMUNITY FUTURES FRASER DEVELOPMENT CORP. OF H NORTH STARTING A BUSINESS! EXPANDING YOUR BUSINESS? NEED MONEY, ADVICE? HAVE QUESTIONS? CHANCES ARE WE CAN HELP!!! COMMUNITY FUTURES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION OF NORTH FRASER OFFERS: • Business Development: Developing and expanding capital through repayable loans, and providing technical counselling advice to small businesses in the District of Mission, Agassiz and Harrison Hot Springs • Self Employment Program: Anyone living in the Fraser Valley who has had a regular Employment Insurance claim in the las 3 years, or a maternity/parental claim in the last 5 years, can apply. The SE program is designed to assist potential entrepreneurs. • Community Development: Bringing people of various groups and interests together for serious discussion of community issues and opportunities through assistance in facilitating the flow of decision, activities, goals and objectives. ocSa'd ft fytHAH Hf cre^ wife d ? wjtd'dy'dtffteHFfeHa'doras'glJtt ? 33 w hwzt ^t $? ft ? as yes* 3iH* 5 ? 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CAT stickers authorize police to question anyone driving your vehicle between 1:00 and 5:00 a.m. 7) Engrave your stereo and other on-board valuables with your driver's license number. 8) Install an anti-theft device to protect your stereo, or buy a unit that's removable and take it with you when you park. 9) If you see any suspicious person or activity near a vehicle, call the police immediately. For more information on anti-theft devices and preventing auto crime visit www.icbc.com RBC Royal Bank fir A of Canada Saty Brar Mortgage Specialist 604-807-4777 Available 7 Days a week Serving the Entire Fraser Valley NO FEE Construction Mortgages Best Possible Rates Fast Approvals No Broker Fee No Legal Fees when you switch your mortgage from another institution feH'dcfl WddliH otsi 3o< sra Hoi# it ' July 18th, 2003 July 31st, 2003 Singaporean Co turns air to water ready to quench Asian market Punjabi Patrika Page 13 Orders are pouring in from across the Asia Pacific for a Singaporean appliance that turns air into water, reports said on Wednesday. Water treatment company Hyflux has already sold the Aquosus to a car rental company and a major hotel group in Singapore, and has taken orders from the city-state's police and military forces, the Straits Times said. Hyflux's chief executive officer, Olivia Lum, told the paper a distributor in Malaysia had also ordered 10,000 units and more than 100 units were now being shipped to Australia. Production numbers will increase when contract manufacturers in markets such as China start production, Lum said. The Aquosus seems to magically create water by chilling the vapour in the air into condensation. The device then purifies the water through a membrane system and an ultra-violet lamp. In Singapore, the 19- litre Aquosus has two taps for hot and cold water and costs 1,899 Singapore dollars ($1,085). A five-litre model for home use will be available from November and will cost less than $800. However, the Aquosus can only produce one litre of water an hour and its membrane system has to be replaced yearly at a cost of about $100. In January, Hyflux invested about $8.32 million for a two per cent stake in Air 2 Water, a US company that owns the patent for making water from air, and to form joint ventures to market the Aquosus in Asia- Pacific. Male Infertility Can be Passed on to Children A technique that allows infertile men to have children can transfer the cause of the problem to their children but it does not generate any new genetic defects, scientists said on Tuesday. ICSI (intracytoplasmic sperm injection) is a treatment for male infertility in which a single sperm is injected into the egg. It has enabled men with low sperm counts or poor quality sperm to father children. But Professor Gianpiero Palermo, of the Cornell Institute for Reproductive Medicine in New York, told a fertility conference that children bom through ICSI can inherit the genetic cause of the father's infertility. "Thus far, it appears that ICSI is not responsible for generating abnormalities in the offspring," he said. "However, because ofthe ability to treat men with severely compromised semen parameters, and who are possible carriers of chromosomal defects, ICSI may allow transmission of these abnormalities to children." Palermo recommended genetic testing for both parents and counselling before ICSI. "It is paramount that couples are aware ofthe potential to pass on genetic defects to their child," he told the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE) meeting. Late last year Britain's Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority (HFEA), which licenses fertility clinics, announced plans to look into potential health problems of children conceived through fertility techniques following concerns that test tube babies might be at higher risk of birth defects. But it stressed that there was no reason for the parents of babies born through fertility treatments to be concerned. Palermo and his colleague Dr Yukiko Katagiri screened 35 men who had little or no sperm for three common genetic problems linked to male infertility, including microdeletions of genetic material on the Y chromosome. They also did genetic tests on blood samples on 28 of the men's children who had been conceived through ICSI. Back Pain Foot Pain ftis^ Neck Pain Headaches ara??j(ifc)F?ra Joint/Muscle Pain Injuries«aufo &sportsj ^?gg? WE OFFER §hppreictiQ> Qijiotips; HJTfl t#, Jv-. ,*,:-: ^MJLku^ H:,-,. Page 14 Punjabi Patrika July 18th, 2003 July 31st, 2003| ■»* GROWERS Exceptional Quality Blueberry Nursery Stock BLUEBERRY PLANTS yf»§ ^?ft *-R5* >T Sidhu Growers is British Columbia's leading quality blueberry nursery. At Sidhu Growers, we grow healthy, disease free, virus indexed and true-to-name Blueberry plants. We specialize in growing blueberry plants and have 20 plus years of experience in the blueberry business. 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A first, second and third place prize package will be awarded to the top decorated businesses. • Vi page process, % page B/W, or 1/8 page B/W Advertising space from the Abbotsford Times • 3 - carload passes to the 41st Annual Abbotsford International Airshow I Overnight stay for two in the Jacuzzi suite donated by the Best Western Regency Inn & Conference Centre • $50 Gift Certificate donated by Madison's Restaurant • Pass donated by the Greater Vancouver Zoo • Golf pass donated by Sandpiper Golf Course • Golf balls donated by The Abbotsford Times Prizes will be awarded at the Snowbird Pilot Autograph Session on Thursday, August 7th, 2003 at the Best Western Regency Inn in Abbotsford Let's show visitors and residents the Spirit of Flight Begins!! Join us for all ofthe events during Flight Begins - for a full Calendar of Events contact the Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce NAME OF BUSINESS: CONTACT: ADDRESS: PHONE: POSTAL CODE: EMAIL: A $5.00 entry fee will be due upon registration. 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