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NEW SMARTPHONE APP HELPS USERS 'BUYLOCAL, EAT SMART, GET HEALTHY'

Western University researchers and partners released the SmartAPPetiteapp today, providing Southwestern Ontarians customized tips about localfood, healthy eating, recipes, and information about local farmers and foodproviders. As part of an effort to connect the region to healthy, local foodoptions, the smartphone app promotes the motto 'Buy Local, Eat Smart, GetHealthy,' and its creators aim to give a boost to the local food economy whilehelping people improve their diets. The app has been developed collaborativelyby the Human Environments Analysis Laboratory (HEAL) at Western Univer-sity, the London Training Centre, Brescia University College, Wilfrid LaurierUniversity and the Old East Village Business Improvement Area."The goal of our app is to remove barriers to finding local and healthy foods,which will help drive the local food economy," says Jason Gilliland, directorof HEAL and professor in Western's Faculty of Social Science. "Many peopleexperience or perceive barriers to accessing local foods, which can preventlocal food networks from expanding their capacity." App users are providedwith daily customized messages containing information on seasonality andnutritional content of local foods, as well as recipes and dietary tips that havebeen developed with Brescia's renowned Food & Nutrition program. Eachmessage, approved by registered dietitian and Brescia professor ColleenO'Connor, is also linked with information about local food providers whoseingredients are directly tied to the recipes. The app is intended to help peopleachieve their individual food-related goals and promote the local food economy.As this app will increase the visibility of local food in neighbourhoodsunderserved by the conventional food system, Gilliland hopes it can also

address inequalities in access to healthy foods and issues related to obesityand other diet-related health issues. "Educating the public and spreadingawareness of the multiple economic, environmental, and health benefits ofconsuming local food is a necessary first step to fostering greater demand,"Gilliland says. "This change in food spending patterns can in turn contributeto jobs growth in local food and strengthen Ontario's economy."Ontarians currently spend $18 billion annually on food produced outside theprovince. Experts estimate that if every family in Ontario shifted $10 of theirweekly food purchases to local food, Ontario businesses would create 10,000new jobs and generate an additional $2.4 billion in food sales annually.As its user base grows, SmartAPPetite will be expanded throughout South-western Ontario, before being taken province-wide and, eventually, acrossCanada. The app was developed with seed funding from Western and theProvince's Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities, and technical sup-port provided by London firm InnerGeek. "I am proud that support fromEmployment Ontario has helped create an app that will improve access tolocal produce and encourage people to create healthy meals," says RezaMoridi, Minister of Training, Colleges and Universities. "Through leadershipand vision, Western University and its partners are creating opportunities forbusiness expansion in London and area and helping residents overcomebarriers to local and healthy food." The SmartAPPetite app is available fordownload at: www.smartappetite.ca. Employment Ontario, Ontario's inte-grated employment and training network, makes it easier for Ontarians tofind the employment and training programs and services they need.

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2015 KIA K900 NAMED'INTERNATIONAL CAR

OF THE YEAR'

LOS ANGELES - In conjunction with the 2014 Los Angeles Auto Show,Road & Travel Magazine (RTM) has named the 2015 Kia K900 as itsInternational Car of the Year. The K900's stunning design combinedwith luxurious amenities, impressive performance and great valuepropelled the Kia brand to an unprecedented third consecutive win ofthe prestigious ICOTY award. The ICOTY jurors honored Kia's Ca-denza premium sedan last year and the best-selling Optima midsizesedan in 2012."Since arriving in the U.S. market 20 years ago, Kia has repeatedlydefied conventional industry thinking, and the K900 is our boldestmove yet, making a significant leap forward for the brand and bring-ing new and affluent customers into our retail showrooms," saidMichael Sprague, executive vice president of sales & marketing, KMA."To win the prestigious ICOTY award three years running is a clearindication that our products consistently offer a world-class balanceof design, amenities, luxury and value for today's discerning car buy-ers."This year marks a new format for RTM's annual "Of the Year" award.Previously, one award for car of the year and one for truck of the yearwere announced. Beginning in 2014, RTM is honoring a single annualwinner, adding greater significance to the K900's victory amidst somevery tough competition from Hyundai, BMW and Mazda. In addition toproduct attributes such as style, comfor t and performance, the awardalso considers how well the brand connects emotionally with theconsumer through its marketing effor ts. The winner is chosen by theICOTY jury, which consists of nationally renowned automotive jour-nalists from respected publications such as Consumer Guide® Auto-motive, MSN Autos, New Car News Syndicate and RTM."Three years in a row for the same brand is a first for RTM, and it saysa lot about Kia's growth and its continuous introductions of excep-tional new vehicles," said Courtney Caldwell, editor-in-chief of Road& Travel Magazine. "Not only is the car a beautiful piece of ar t insideand out, but Kia's advertising agencies did a remarkable job of gettingit into the hearts and minds of luxury sedan shoppers before it evenhit the road. Overall, the car is stunning and affordable, making up-scale style and performance attainable to mid-America. We applaudKia's rapid rise from underdog to unbelievable!"

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FOOD FIESTA GRIPS THE CAPITALNew Delhi (IANS): With over 60 stalls, the three-day gastronomic fanfarePalate Fest 2014 at the green environs of the Nehru Park here commencedFriday.Held in association with New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC), the festivalmakes a great day out with food markets, cookery workshop, tasting andmusic."We wanted families to come and enjoy. It is more like a picnic. With goodfood and live music, there is something for everybody," Aditi Kapoor, co-founder and director, Palate Fest Pvt. Ltd., told IANS.Along with good food and music, foodies can take notes during master classesby chefs like Ramon Salto of The Leela, Gurgaon, Felipe Moreno of theSpanish Embassy and Manish Mehrotra of Old World Hospitality."There are between 60 and 70 stalls. We have asked the participants to givesmall portions at small price because visitors would like to try out fromdifferent stalls. Cash and credit cards are accepted," said Ruchi Sibal, co-founder and director, Palate Fest Pvt. Ltd.The festival sees participation by reputed hotels like The Oberoi, J.W. Marriottand The Taj Mahal Hotel-New Delhi, Vivanta by Taj Ambassador.There are other popular restaurants too such as Punjab Grill, Chokola, Habibi,Tikka Town and Sakae Sushi."Delhi, as the national capital, has been a melting pot for the entire country'scuisines and cultures. This palate festival will be a great way of bringing outour diversity with even greater grandeur along with other international cui-sines," said Bharatiya Janata Party MP Meenakshi Lekhi, who attended theopening ceremony of the fest Friday.O.P. Mishra, director, NDMC, also graced the occasion and was happy to offeralmost 20 percent of the park, popular among joggers, for the event."We get many travellers from US, Bangladesh, Canada and Britain. But itseems like most of them are transit passengers and have some kind of tie upwith Taj hotels. So when they come, they just touch Taj and go back. We haveto break that and make them stay longer," Mishra told IANS.He also shared that their average stay in the capital is 0.8 day and hosting afestival like this one can help to attract tourists."We need to host more events. People just go to monuments and all. Theycan explore the gardens too," he said.Sakae Sushi, which serves Japanese and Pan Asian cuisines, is participat-ing for the first time in a festival like this and hopes to popularise the Japanesecuisine."Japanese food is very healthy and we want to offer it at affordable price to asmany people as possible. We want to create awareness about the cuisine.We have soups, combo meals, Gyoza and more," said Chandrima Agarwal,CEO, Transport Corporation of India Apex Pal Hospitality Pvt. Ltd.Anushka Kakkar, co-founder of Divin-e-licious, has been a regular partici-pant of private exhibitions during festivals like Diwali and Christmas. Sheconsiders such events a good platform for her company, co-founded by hersister Gayatri Kakkar in 2008.Xenia Lam, manager of Machan, The Taj Mahal Hotel, New Delhi, also findsit a "healthy environment to exchange ideas.""The festival is catering to a lot of people and we want to be a part of it. We areoffering keema pav, pav bhaji and more at just Rs300 (inclusive of taxes),"she said.

Consuming yoghurt daily could lower diabetes riskWashington (IANS): Including yogur t in your daily diet could lower your risk of developing Type 2 diabetes, a study says.Consumption of one 28g serving of yogur t per day is associated with an 18 percent lower risk of Type 2 diabetes, the findings showed."We found that higher intake of yogur t is associated with a reduced risk of Type 2 diabetes, whereas other dairy foods and consumptionof total dairy did not show this association," said senior researcher of the study Frank Hu from the Harvard School of Public Health in theUS. The findings suggest that yogur t can be incorporated into a healthy dietary pattern, Hu added.Type 2 diabetes is a chronic condition that occurs when the body does not produce enough insulin, or the body's cells develop resistanceto insulin. It has been shown that probiotic bacteria found in yoghur t improve fat profiles and antioxidant status in people with Type 2diabetes and the researchers suggest this could have a risk-lowering effect in developing the condition.The researchers pooled the results of three prospective cohor t studies that followed the medical history and lifestyle habits of healthprofessionals. The study involved a total of 289,900 participants. Within the three cohor ts, 15,156 cases of Type 2 diabetes were identifiedduring the follow-up period. When adjusting for chronic disease risk factors such as age and BMI (body mass index) as well as dietaryfactors, it was found that high consumption of yogur t was associated with a lower risk of developing Type 2 diabetes.The findings were confirmed when the authors conducted a meta-analysis, incorporating their results and other published studiesup to March 2013.


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London's designers turn out in force to celebratethis year's nominees at a dinner hosted by GREY

GOOSE at the Soho House pop-up

Toronto, ON - Recently in London (UK) Soho House transformed theold Central Saint Mar tins college campus, in collaboration with GREYGOOSE®, to celebrate the British Fashion Awards Nominees’ Dinnerhosted by Natalie Massenet and Nadja Swarovski. This year’s BritishFashion Awards in par tnership with Swarovski will take place today,December 1, at the London Coliseum.Guests including Alexa Chung, Mary Katrantzou, Jonathan Anderson,Henry Holland, Peter Pilotto, Simone Rocha, Alice Temperley, Rich-ard Nicoll, Jamie Campbell-Bower toasted nominees with GREYGOOSE Le Fizz, GREY GOOSE Little Red Dress and GREY GOOSEFleur de la Mode which were specially created for the evening byGREY GOOSE Global Ambassador Joe McCanta, before sitting downfor dinner in the college rooms. The menu was prepared by SohoHouse chef Tim Fuller and featured seared shrimp, white bean, greenolive and herb and rose veal breast, chestnuts, carrots, raisins, fin-ishing with a desser t of cheesecake with rhubarb compote, rhubarbsorbet and ginger crumble with a rhubarb tuile.Richard Mor timer and Soul II Soul’s Jazzie B were on the decks andtook the par ty into the late lounge, with a playlist that had guests onthe dance floor until the early hours.

Alexa Chung and British Fashion Council Chairman NatalieMassenet at the British Fashion Awards Nominees' Dinner.

Accessory Designer nominee Charlotte Dellal of Charlotte Olym-pia (L) and New Establishment Designer nominee EmiliaWickstead at the British Fashion Awards Nominees' Dinner.

Jamie Campbell Bower at the British Fashion Awards Nominees' Dinner.

CAMPBELL'S FASHIONABLEWAY TO ERADICATE EBOLALondon (IANS): With an aim to raise money to eradicate Ebola,supermodel Naomi Campbell has opened a Fashion For ReliefPop-Up Shop here. The 44-year-old will sell exclusive clothes ofcelebrities, including her best friends Kate Moss and StellaMcCar tney, repor ts nypost.com. Campbell has also called uponthe other influential designers, brands and celebrities to join herand donate items for purchase. According to dailymail.co.uk, thefunds collected through the sale at the store will go to DEC EbolaCrisis Appeal to help prevent the spread of the disease and pro-vide relief for those affected by it. The shop will also be re-stocked at the end of each day with new items.

New Delhi (IANS): Woollen clothes may seem a misfit for aworkout session, but The Woolmark Company has launchedspor ts apparel made of Merino wool -- and it promises comfort.The apparel can absorb up to 35 percent of its dry weight in moisturevapour, and is reactive to temperature, making it ideal to wear at a gym.The Woolmark Company has listed some interesting facts about Me-rino wool that can change the mindset of gym-goers about wearingwool while sweating it out:* Doesn't stink: Merino wool can absorb moisture in vapour form up to35 percent of its dry weight and during strenuous exercise a Merinogarment close to the skin actively transfers moisture vapour moleculesaway from the body and makes the wearer less clammy.* Lasts a long time: When buying wool clothes, you are making a soundinvestment. Wool fabrics are durable. Properly cared for, they will last avery long time, making wool fabrics a good investment.* Insulates: Wool is an insulating material, which makes it great forwinter. At the same time, like high-tech performance wear, wool is alsobreathable. It keeps you cool and allows air circulation.* Wicks moisture: Like your favourite performance workout clothes,wool wicks away moisture keeping you dry while you exercise. Youcan go running in a total downpour, sloshing through puddles for miles.* Easy to care for: You are not required to do anything special whenlaundering the wool workout clothes.

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GATEWAY TO HUMAN MEMORYIN BRAIN IDENTIFIED

London (IANS): An international team has successfully determinedwith a level of precision never achieved before the location in thebrain where memories are generated.The team was able to pinpoint this location down to specific circuitsof the human brain.The results and method of the study is likely to assist in acquiring abetter understanding of the effects Alzheimer's disease has on thebrain."We have been able to locate the generation of human memories tocer tain neuronal layers within the hippocampus and the entorhinalcor tex. We were able to determine which neuronal layer was active,"explained Emrah Duzel, director, Institute of Cognitive Neurology andDementia Research at University of Magdeburg, Germany.For their study, the scientists used a par ticularly accurate type ofmagnetic resonance imaging (MRI) technology.They examined the brains of persons who had volunteered to par tici-pate in a memory test."Previously used MRI techniques were not precise enough to capturethis directional information. Hence, this is the first time we have beenable to show where in the brain the doorway to memory is located,"noted Duzel.They used a special type of magnetic resonance imaging technology

called "7 Tesla ultra-high field MRI."This enabled them to determine the activity of individual brain re-gions with unprecedented accuracy."This measuring technique allows us to track the flow of informationinside the brain and examine the areas that are involved in the pro-cessing of memories in great detail," stressed Duzel.The study appeared in the journal Nature Communications.

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A CHRISTMAS SURPRISE GUARANTEETORONTO - With the holiday season fast approaching,SpaceWays, the new-to-Canada on-demand storageservice today introduced a special "ChristmasSurprise Guarantee" promotion. The promotion offersfree gift storage for one month to anyone and every-one who want to ensure their loved ones don't findtheir gifts before December 25 and ruin the surprise.Everyone interested can simply go to http://www.spaceways.ca/christmas-surprise.html where theywill be able to select one storage box free of charge.Alternatively, customers can enter the code XMASDBL14 atcheckout via the regular website. SpaceWays will thenprovide customers with one complimentary large heavy-duty box in which they can pack all their gifts to be stored.The box will be picked up by professional drivers andstored at SpaceWays' secure storage facilities justoutside Toronto. Customers then simply need toarrange a return delivery, which will also be free, at atime that's convenient for them. Redelivery must beordered before December 21 via the SpaceWayswebsite so that presents are returned safely in timefor Christmas Eve.

Potted Potter: UnauthorizedHarry Experience makesmagical return to Toronto

Starvox Entertainment brings the hit Harry Potterparody back just in time for the holidays

Toronto - Harry Potter fans, critics, wizards and squibs can onceagain unite for a magical night out with the enchanting produc-tion, Potted Potter: The Unauthorized Harry Experience - A Parodyby Dan and Jeff. Starvox Enter tainment presents the return of theinternational smash hit in Toronto from December 17 to January11, 2015 at the Panasonic Theatre (651 Yonge Street).Condensing all seven Harry Potter books into seventy hilariousminutes, Potted Potter is world renowned for leaving audiencesrolling on the floor with laughter. Tickets are already disappear-ing, so due to popular demand Starvox has added 14 new perfor-mances so even more families have the chance to discoverHarry's magical world.With a fan base as varied as the characters themselves, PottedPotter has audiences of all ages raving about the production. Thetwo-man show was written by Daniel Clarksonand JeffersonTurner, and nominated for an Olivier Award. The Toronto run ofPotted Potter includes a new cast featuring the UK's Benjamin Strattonand James Percysharing the stage with Jesse Briton who will coveradditional performances through the holidays.Supported only by several costume changes, some songs, and ridicu-lous accessories, two actors take on a variety of favourite charactersfrom the wizarding world created in J.K. Rowling's unforgettable books.As part of their international world tour - including runs in Australia,Singapore and Dubai -Potted Potter lands in Toronto for the second time,after playing to sold-out houses in 2011 which led to another successfulrun in New York City. "After introducing Canadian audiences to PottedPotter and taking the show on the road, we knew we had to bringthis brilliant production back to Toronto," said Corey Ross, presi-dent of Starvox Enter tainment. "The magic of the show is thatabsolutely everybody loves it - even if they've never heard ofHogwar ts - so it's the perfect way to bring friends and familytogether for the holidays."

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KALLOL DATTA, NACHIKET BARVE INNOVATE HOME DÉCORMumbai (IANS): Young and talentedfashion designers Kallol Datta andNachiket Barve have put their cre-ativity to use for a 'Signature Line2014' for the home decor space.The duo has tied up with BombayDyeing for the innovative line aspart of the bed and bath linen brand'sSignature Line, which is an annualinitiative to collaborate with re-nowned designers.Barve has created two diverse col-lections. While his 'Lightness ofBeing' epitomizes calmness, soundsleep and wellbeing; 'Toxin' on theother hand is aimed at the vibrantenergy of young India with a mod-ern, graphic and funky vibe."I believe that the collection will bea must have for people with con-temporary aesthetics who areseeking a tinge of modernity andjoy in their homes," Barve said in astatement.Datta has collaborated with thehallmark brand by designing two

collections - 'Artisanal', which fo-cuses on the evolved consumerswho appreciate the finer details inlife, including the sheets they sleepon.His second collection 'Elysian' is aprint heavy line comprising of mi-cro and macro prints, apt for the

discerning youth of India.He said: "For a young brand likeKallol Datta 1955, it has been a plea-sure to work with an iconic brandsuch as Bombay Dyeing and I lookforward to seeing the Signature Line2014 in homes across India."The collection was launched at aglitzy event held here Tuesday.These designer products are tar-geted at the more evolved and well-traveled consumers, who are cluedin to global trends, said Ashok Kaul,CEO (Retail), Bombay Dyeing."We are positive about an over-whelming response to the Signa-ture Collection, since these twodesigners have a wide and varieddesign offering to please all kindsof fashion sensibilities, not just ur-ban elite, but also fashion and styleconscious people across the coun-try," he added.The collection, priced at Rs.4,599onwards, is available in bed andbath range.


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