The president of the Surat Diamond Association, C.P.Vanani, says at least half the diamond units have shut down, while others are working below capacity.

VOA: standard.2009.04.03

Of the blood that has to be destroyed, almost half is caused by the presence of Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C,and syphilis, while the other half is due to problems in the collection process.

VOA: standard.2010.06.04

And while he said his booth on B.C.Street was not necessarily an advertisement for tourism, he hopes - like others displaying their regions on B.C.Street at these Olympics it will inspire visitors from around the world to one day visit his community.

VOA: standard.2010.02.23