When friends are right Fram page 44 Ferris State University (Big Rapids, Mich.) freshman died in March of excessive alcohol consumption (0.42 level) dur- ing a drinking game. An intox- icated Keene (N.H.) Scate College student was killed in May while celebrating his 2 Ist birthday when he jumped into a dangerous waterfall despite the pleadirgs of eight friends not to do it. A University of California at Davis senior choked to death on his own vomit in April (0.54 blood- alcohol level) after downing 21 drinks at a bar on the day he turned 21. gag The Entrepreneurial Spirit: The same engineering firm responsible for the notoriously wobbly Millennium Bridge in London, England, which has been closed as unsafe, was identified as the consultant for . the soon-to-be-released - Bioform brassiere, according to an August report in the » London Daily Telegraph. The ‘COLLISION SPECIALISTS - The Home of the Lifetime -~~(@uaraniee~ FOR AS LONG AS YOU OWN YOUR CAR Ove Arup company found that placing the bra’s underwire with plastic bands would more comfortably distribute _ the load and reduce stress; it is also working on shock absorbers to make — the Millennium Bridge once again usable. Bae In July, engineer Roman Kunikov gave a public demon- stration in Ufa, Russia, of his gasoline-powered boots that he said would enable the wear- er to jump around at about 12 feet per stride and run at a pace of about 25 mph. The boots, not yet on the market, weigh about 2 pounds each, including fuel. aaa Weird Science: While U.S. sewage plants efficiently screen cut bacteria and solid waste, many older facilities cannot break down certain chemicals and hormones in pharmaceu- ticals, including pain killers, caffeine, antibiotics and birth control pills, which, as they spread into ‘wastewater, cause environmental harm, includ- ing mutations in the reproduc- tive organs of fish. Findings presented at the annual meet- ing of the American Chemical Society earlier this year (including studies blaming perfumes), along with recent studies from Europe's water- ways (involving antidepres- sants, seizure medication, can- cer treatments and choles- terol-lowering compounds) warn that certain species of fish are facing extinction. aaB Latest Useful Genetic Alteration: In June near Plattsburgh, N.Y., Nexia Biotechnologies began nur- turing about 150 goats that had been specially bred with a gene from a spider, with the ultimate goal to create silk fibers (“BioSteel”) strong enough to use in bulletproof clothing and for aerospace and medical applications. Spider silk has long been admired for its lightweight strength and elasticity. * APPROVED AUT Ttharp SeAVRES- For Foreign & Domestic Cars, 4X4’s, SUV's + Ligh? Trucks NORTH SHORE’S HIGHEST VOLUME ALL MAKE CENTRE WITH STATE OF THE ART EQUIPMENT Agostino —_— *| PRIVATE & INSURANCE REPAIRS * Abe te DWision. irs to all mal t Trucks (Foreign & Domestic}. FULLY GUARANTEED © Quality Workma :Tatrety Sore | Alterz.ative eee aaah erecged. TALKING .x ESTIMATES x | CONSULTATION ‘ | _laeven. 985-7485 Wednesday, August 30, 2000 — North Shore News - 13 7:00 to october N North Shore Conference On the 25th of October business men and women from across the North Shore will gather to honour business excellence. The Chamber of Commerce and the presenting sponsors will salute excellence in entrepreneurship, longevity, community service, youth, innovation and leadership in business. ABOUT THE AWARDS The North Vancouver Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the Third Annual Business Excellence Awards. These awards are intended to publicly recognize local area businesses that have demonstrated a continued passion for excellence and to promote the advancement of responsible business leadership and harmony within our community. In parmership with the Business Development Bank of Canada and the North Shore News, this annual awards program leaves a legacy through the establishment of a bursary for a North Vancouver student pursuing business studies, ELIGIBILITY - Individuals or organizations may nominate themselves or others in any of the six categories. All businesses located in the City or District of North Vancouver are eligible. Those who you nominate will be asked by the Chamber to complete a nomination package including a business resume or biography, additional letters of suppost, and a letter ensuring the financial well being of the business from 2 Banker or Accountant. A panel of judge< will determine the award recipients based on these submissions. NOMINATION FORM CATEGORY {3 Best Business Award ( Best Employer Award Oi Innovation Award 3 Young Entrepreneur Award © Hall of Fame Award Oi Business Person of the Year Award Nominee's Name: Title: Company Name: Address; , Business Phone: Business Fax: Nominator's Name: Company: Address: - Business Phone: I from Business Fax: have received permission: to nominate them for this award. NOMINATIONS Deliver or fax this form and a letter of nomination n (250 words) to: The North Vancouver Chamber of Commerce | Business Excellence Awards Committee 131 East 2nd Street, North Vancouver, BC V7L 12 Phone 987-4488 Fax 987-8272 DEADLINE FOR NOMINATIONS 5 PM, SEPT. 15, 2000 For-more information or a complete nomination package with °, category descriptions call or drop by the Chamber office. © Award Sponsors oe ROYALBANK Partners: FINANCIAL GROUP: _— — ax . Insurance Corporation q Sritish Columbia freq NORTH SHORE CREDIT UNION Bascom earls - RATCLIFFE & COMPANY L BARRATERS 655. 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