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CANADIAN HOME SALES SHRANKBUT REMAINED STRONG IN JUNEOTTAWA - According to Crea the number of home sales processedthrough the MLS® Systems of Canadian real estate Boards and Asso-ciations declined by 0.8 per cent in June 2015 compared to May.Sales levels in May and June marked the strongest monthly readingsin more than five years.June sales were up from the previous month in about half of all localmarkets, led by increases in Hamilton-Burlington and in the DurhamRegion of the Greater Toronto Area. The monthly increase in salesthere was offset by monthly sales declines in Ottawa and Montreal."Low interest rates are unquestionably helping boost consumer con-fidence and home sales activity this summer," said Crea PresidentPauline Aunger. "But low interest rates are benefiting sales in someareas more than others. All real estate is local, with trends affectedby a combination of local and national factors. REALTORS® remainyour best source for information about sales and listings where youlive or might like to in the future.""Low interest rates are helping sales activity set new records in andaround the Greater Toronto Area, which is boosting national salesactivity," said Gregory Klump, Crea's Chief Economist. "Those recordswould be even higher were it not for an ongoing shor tage of listings

for single family homes in the area. The combination of strong de-mand and a shor tage of listings is continuing to fuel single familyhome price increases."Actual (not seasonally adjusted) activity in June 2015 set a record forthe month, standing 11 per cent above levels repor ted for the samemonth last year and 14 per cent above the 10-year average for themonth. Actual (not seasonally adjusted) sales were up on a year-over-year basis in about two-thirds of all local markets, led by activ-ity in the Lower Mainland of British Columbia, Greater Toronto,Hamilton-Burlington, and Montreal.The number of newly listed homes was little changed (-0.2 per cent)in June compared to May, marking the third consecutive month inwhich they remained stable. There was roughly an even split be-tween the number of local markets showing an increase in new list-ings and those showing a decline.The national sales-to-new listings ratio was 57.2 per cent in June.Although little changed from its reading the previous month, it is upfrom the low of 50.4 per cent reached in January when it reached itsmost balanced point since March 2013.

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Udaipur (Rajasthan), (IANS) American auto major Ford has unveiled itsFigo Aspire for the Indian market, describing it as the country's "mostpowerful, safe and compact sedan". The car, which will hit the market inAugust, will challenge compact sedans like Honda Amaze, Tata Zest andHyundai Xcent. Ford India officials said the car - created specifically forIndia - will have smart technology, advanced safety features and power-ful and efficient engines. Ford India president Nigel Harris said the carwas the first sub-four-metre sedan in India with up to six airbags, includ-ing side and curtain airbags. The Figo Aspire will be made available inthree engine options - two petrol and one diesel - with two transmissionoptions to choose from. The petrol range comprises a 1.2-litre and a 1.5-litre unit whereas the diesel models will come powered by a 1.5-litreengine. The Figo Aspire, the first car to roll out from Ford's new plant inGujarat's Sanand, will give owners fuel economy, the Ford India chiefsaid. "The new Figo Aspire demonstrates that a compact car doesn'tmean sacrificing quality, design or features," Harris told a group of jour-nalist, who were here to get firsthand experience behind the car's wheel."While designed primarily for India, this is a global One Ford vehicle thatlives up to our worldwide standards, offering more quality and advancedtechnologies than consumers would ever expect for the money."Gary Boes, director, product development, said the car has innovative'MyKey' which allows owners to programme keys with restricted drivingmodes like increasing seat belt use, limiting vehicle top speeds andregulating audio volume. He said with MyKey, Figo Aspire owners canset sensible restrictions for drivers with less experience."For instance, they can activate a maximum speed limit, or a persistentseatbelt minder that mutes the audio system volume and continues toplay a chime until front-seat occupants fasten their seatbelts." The FigoAspire is also equipped with SYNC with AppLink, Ford's advanced in-carconnectivity system, and has a secret side compartment, only accessiblewhen the driver's door is open. It can be used to store valuables.SYNC with AppLink allows drivers to control their phone, entertainment and appshands-free using simple voice commands, said John Lonsdale, B-car segmentchief, Ford Asia Pacific. Harris said: "SYNC lets drivers interact with their mobiledevices while keeping their hands on the wheel and eyes on the road."

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EXERCISE HELPS MEN REGAIN BONE MASSNew York, (IANS) Cer tain types of weight-lifting and jumping exercises, when performed for at least six months, may reverse age-related bone loss in middle-aged men, says a study. Men gradually lose bone mass as they age, but by facilitating bone growth, theseexercises may help prevent osteoporosis, a condition that makes bones weak and prone to breakage, the study detailed in the journalBone said. "Exercise-based interventions work to increase bone density in middle-aged men with low bone mass who are otherwisehealthy," said one of the researchers Pam Hinton, associate professor at University of Missouri in the US. "These exercises could beprescribed to reverse bone loss associated with aging," Hinton said. The researchers studied 38 physically active, middle-aged menwho completed either a weight-lifting programme or a jumping programme for a year.Both programmes required par ticipants to complete 60-120 minutes of targeted exercises each week. The par ticipants took calcium andvitamin D supplements throughout their training programmes. The researchers measured the men's bone mass at the beginning of thestudy and again at six and 12 months using specialised X-ray scans of the whole body, hip and lumbar spine.The researchers found the bone mass of the whole body and lumbar spine significantly increased after six months of completing theweight-lifting or jumping programmes, and this increase was maintained at 12 months. Hip-bone density only increased among thosewho completed the weight-lifting programme. "The interventions we studied are effective, safe and take 60-120 minutes per week tocomplete, which is feasible for most people," Hinton said.

Use tea tree oil, fruits to rainproof skinNew Delhi, (IANS) Worried about rash and skin problems thatmonsoon can bring along with it? Battle them by natural waysor by using light-weight moisturisers and more.Capital-based dermatologist Navin Taneja shares a few tips toprotect your skin from the weather's harshness:* Tea tree oil: Apply a mixture of tea tree oil and coconut oil.Reap in its benefits and bid adieu to rash and pimples.* Aloe vera gel: Aloe vera is a beneficial curing agent for skindiseases caused by rain. It purifies the blood and has healingand soothing proper ties.* Honey: Make honey a par t of your beauty regime to getnatural glow. Honey is seen as an ideal natural ingredient to doaway with skin dryness. Women with sensitive skin canprepare a face mask made up of brown sugar, honey, olive oiland lemon juice.* Fruits: Fruits like mango and pomegranate can be useful toclear scars and marks on your face and even to nourish yourskin. Watermelon is good, if you mix it with milk powder andput it on the skin. It will help to cool the skin.* Anti-fungal powder: Use an anti-fungal powder on all bodyfolds to avoid any fungal infection.* Moisturiser: Give a thumbs up to light moisturisers, thoughits excessive use will work against the skin as it will just sitheavily on the face and prevent skin from breathing.* Calamine lotion: It can be used to treat anything from sun-burns to itchy bug bites or rashes.

GO BRIGHT, FLORAL WITHLINGERIE IN MONSOONNew Delhi, (IANS) From floral to paisley to bright colours, treat yourselfto fun innerwear even if it's raining cats and dogs.Suman Choudhury, head of design at lingerie brand Clovia,shares what kind of innerwear to pick for monsoon:* Bright colours: If you choose to wear bright outside, keep itvibrant inside as well. Aqua and mint green are some of thekey colours that should be splashed this monsoon across lin-gerie collections.* Floral and paisleys all the way: Since most women willavoid white and light shades for outerwear, try florals andpaisleys under your dark clothes.* Don't let the lingerie show lines: Flaunting your panty line isvery 1990s, so make sure you avoid them. Given the monsoonhumidity, clothes tend to stick and the rainfall makes it worse.Hence, make sure your innerwear leaves no lines. Ask forseam-free cuts.* Let your skin breathe with cotton and lycra: Choose cottonand lycra because they are very light and comfortable. They give yourskin space to breathe and don't trap body odour as well.

HOME REMEDIES TO PREVENTHAIR FALLNew Delhi, (IANS) Grieving over excess hair fall? Massagingyour scalp for a few minutes daily and avoiding combing wet hairwill help in preventing it, says an expert. Dilip Kundlia, director ofOshea Herbals, has shared some tips to prevent hair fall.* Hair massage treatment: Massaging your scalp for a few minutesdaily will help stimulate circulation. Good circulation on the scalpkeeps hair follicles active.Take olive or coconut oil, mix two drops of lemon in it. Massage itgently into your scalp. Put on a shower cap and leave it on for an hour,then shampoo your hair.* Homemade hair spa: Blend some drops of olive oil in warm waterand dip a heavy towel in the water for two minutes and then coveryour hair with the towel. This will give your hair a natural spa.* Natural juices: You can rub your scalp with either garlic, onion orginger juice. Leave it on overnight and wash it thoroughly in themorning.* Do not comb wet hair: It is best not to comb wet hair as this leadsto greater chances of hair breakage and fall. Let it be dry or semi-drybefore combing.


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Summer break promotes 'obesity' in kidsGenelia D'Souza and Riteish Deshmukh during the inaugural match after the opening ceremony of the Pro Kabaddi League 2015 in Mumbai (IANS).

HOME DECOR TIPSFOR MONSOON

New Delhi, (IANS) Us-ing light cur tains orlace cur ta ins andproper lighting at homecan make your decorpretty and bright on a dulland gloomy rainy day,says an expert.Interior designer MonicaKamal, managing director,MKC has shared decortips for the monsoon:* Add brightness to yourdecor. Go for furnishings,curtain and cushions inbright and vibrant hues. Itwill add a positive aura.* Use light curtains or lacecurtains as it will give a pleasant look and will allow sufficient amount of lightto enter the room.* Make sure you place some candles and mild fragrances to evade themoist smell away from your home. Keep them handy on your coffee tablesor side tables, so that you can light them up in the evenings. Also, monsoonmeans more power cuts. This can be tackled by aromatic candles that willserve both the purpose.* Proper lighting can make a whole lot of difference. Make sure that thehouse is well-lit. Change of white to yellow lights can also be effected asyellow brings a warmer look inside.* Bring in some greenery to lend freshness to interiors. You can also useplastic plants to decorate your interiors. Use fresh flower decorations foryour living room and other places of the home to refresh the air.* Place camphor in your cupboards, it takes away the moisture and protectsyour clothes. Neem leaves and cloves are an equally effective remedy.* Ventilation is an important aspect of home care during monsoon. Makesure there is enough cross-ventilation and fresh air coming into your home,otherwise the humidity levels will cause a general feeling of dampness.* Carpets, especially wall-to-wall carpets need to be vacuumedregularly with cleaners that will take away not only the dir t butalso the moisture that seeps into the fibers.

New York, (IANS) Children on summer break consume more sugar,watch more television, and eat fewer vegetables than the rest of theyear, says a study."The school environment remains essential for shaping healthy eat-ing and active living behaviours, and schools can play a leadershiprole in fostering a healthy transition from the school year to summerbreaks," said one of the researchers Y. Claire Wang, associ-ate professor at Columbia University's Mail-man School of Public Health in the US. "Wesee a need for school-based obesity pre-vention effor ts to go beyond the schoolday and the school year," Wang said.The research published online inthe Journal of School Health wasbased on data from US children ingrades one-12 in the Nat ionalHealth and Nutrition ExaminationSurvey 2003-2008. The sample

consisted of 6453 children and adolescents, some surveyed duringthe school year and others during a school break.The researchers selected three main dietary measures: total caloriesconsumed per day, number of cups of vegetables consumed, and tea-

spoons of added sugar, to estimate consumption of calo-ries. They also compared student exercise patterns

and screen time and any changes over the sum-mer vacation. They found that in the summer,youth watched an average 20 minutes more tele-

vision a day and consumed an average threeounces more sugar-sweetened bever-

ages during summer break than dur-ing the school year. Overall, exercisewas basically unchanged: studentswere physical ly act ive f iveminutes more on average thanthey were in school, the studyfound.



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KRITI SANON DURING THE LAUNCH OF TRIDENT GROUP NEW BATH AND HOME LINEN COLLECTION IN MUMBAI (IANS).

OPT FOR SUBSTITUTES FORFRIED SNACKS IN MONSOON

Now plan your bridal lookstraight from runwayMumbai, (IANS) All brides wish to shine on their wedding day. Howabout getting the top wedding trends straight from the designers? Cos-metic giant Lakmé Absolute Salon in association with fashion andlifestyle webzine Fashion Most Wanted has come up with the conceptcalled 'The Bridal Show' that not only celebrates the onset of the bridalseason, but also gives brides-to-be a chance to preview trends andplan their bridal look better.The show witnesses par ticipation of some of the promisingbridal wear designers including Mumbai-based Anisha Shetty,Spain-based Natasha Lalwani and Kolkata-based Sanchita Julka,who showcase their collections of wedding trousseaus that arenot only restricted to the bride but also her extended familymembers and relatives."My designer-wear presents the contemporary bride who isready to experiment with different looks. This collection has anassimilation of various stunning embroideries such as gota-patti, zardozi, kundan, pearl and diamonds. Festive colours suchas pink, blue, sea green and purple complete this collection,"Lalwani said.Julka feels that "red is the colour of passion, of love and of theIndian bride and her collection is all about the Indian beautytoday who is a modern girl, per fectly balancing between herIndian roots and global awareness." Shetty, whose designs areoften flaunted by actress Saumya Tandon in her &TV show "BhabiJi Ghar Par Hain", says her collection has a variety of bridalwear that ranges from the typical traditional lehenga to westerncontemporary silhouettes, and even modern and royal."The use of fabrics such as brocade, raw silk and nets make fora great Rajasthani bridal look. The collection is ideal for thebride that does not shy away from colours and embroidery.There is a lot of traditional zardosiwork for the bride who preferleaning towards a traditionaland elegant look," said thedesigner. PushkarajShenai, CEO of LakméLever, has shared that atLakmé Absolute Sa-lon, they understand theimportance of wed-ding in a bride's life."This bridal showaims to be a com-plete solution toevery bride-to-be's stylingand beautyneeds , "s a i dShenai.

New Delhi, (IANS) It's pouring and all you crave is friedsnacks like pakodas and samosas but consuming all thatisn't healthy. Look for healthy substitutes instead, says anexper t. Vijayant Rawat, executive chef of Mosaic Hotel,Noida, shares a list of a few healthy snacks you can munchon in monsoon:* Chakli: Chakli, a fried South Indian snack prepared fromrice flour, is one of the favourites of many as it goes well witha steaming cup of tea.Substitute: Sprout salad! To satisfy your taste buds, you canadd chopped onion, cucumber and lime juice.* Samosa: Whether it's raining or not, samosa is loved bymany, thanks to the delicious stuffing and its aroma.

Substitute: Instead of frying, you can bake the samosa. Veryless oil is used in the process. In the same way, you can tryaloo chat and tikki.* Pakodas: Be it onion, potatoto or spinach, pakodas areaddictive especially in the rainy season. They also make aper fect combination with tea.Substitute: By retaining the vegetables, you can make sand-wiches with brown bread.* Chole bhature: Chole bhature have managed to get somespace in the hear t of every Indian.Substitute: Replace the oily food item with pav bhaji, madefrom finely chopped vegetables. Cook in less oil to make ithealthy.



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YUVA SENA, PRESIDENT ADITYA THACKERAY, DINO MORE AND JACQUELINE FERNANDES AT THE LAUNCH OF DINO MOREASFITNESS GYMNASIUM IN MUMBAI (IANS).

INTERACTION WITH NATUREGOOD FOR ELDERS

New York, (IANS) Reinforcing the beneficial influence of nature onhumans, a study highlights the impor tance of everyday contact withnature for well being in later life. Natural environment is known topromote physical, mental and spiritual healing and green and bluespaces promoted feelings of renewal, restoration and spiritual con-nectedness. "We zoomed into everyday life for seniors between theages of 65 and 86. We discovered how a relatively mundane experi-ence, such as hearing the sound of water or a bee buzzing amongflowers, can have a tremendous impact on overall health," said leadauthor Jessica Finlay, a former research assistant on the project fromthe University of Minnesota. Published in the journal Health and Place,the study showed that by incorporating smaller features, like a koipond or a bench with a view of flowers, public health and urban devel-opment strategies can optimise nature as a health resource for olderadults. Many people overcome barriers like chronic illness, disabil-

ity and progressing old age by connecting with green and blue spaces.While younger generations may use green and blue spaces more tounwind, the par ticipants used nature to be active physically, spiritu-ally and socially in later life. "Accessibility to everyday green andblue spaces encourages seniors to simply get out the door. This inturn motivates them to be active physically, spiritually and socially,which can offset chronic illness, disability and isolation," Finlay said.Natural environments enable older adults to uphold daily structure inretirement and provide oppor tunities for diverse activities outside thehome. This is impor tant to quality of later life by decreasing boredom,isolation and loneliness, as well as boosting one's sense of purposeand accomplishment. "This research is more than anecdotal; it givescredence to some small but significant elements of everyday laterlife. Hopefully it will help urban planners and developers build com-munities that span a lifetime."

Breast cancer survivors gainmore weight than othersNew York, (IANS) Breast cancer survivors, especially thosetreated with chemotherapy, are likely to gain weight at a higherrate than women who are cancer-free, says a new research.Data from earlier studies suggest that breast cancer survivorswho gain weight may have a higher risk of having their cancerreturn, researchers said."Our study suggests that chemotherapy may be one of the fac-tors contributing to weight gain among survivors," said KalaVisvanathan, associate professor of epidemiology at the JohnsHopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health in the US. The re-sults of the study that involved 303 breast cancer survivors and307 cancer-free women appeared online in the journal CancerEpidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention.The researchers found that over the course of four years, survi-vors gained significantly more weight -- 3.6 pounds (1.6 kg) onaverage -- than cancer-free women. Among 180 survivors diag-nosed with cancer during the last five years of the study period,37 (21 percent) gained at least 11 pounds (five kg) over a four-year period compared with 35 of 307 (11 percent) of their can-cer-free peers. The weight-change findings remained the same afteraccounting for other factors associated with weight gain, such as increasingage, transition to menopause and level of physical activity, researchers said.Women who completed chemotherapy within five years of the studywere twice as likely as cancer-free women to have gained atleast 11 pounds during the study.

Why some people don't chooseequally good looking mates?New York, (IANS) Par tners who become romantically involvedsoon after meeting tend to be more similar in physical attrac-tiveness than friends-first couples or par tners who get togetherafter knowing each other for a while, says a study. For example,the pairing of an unattractive woman with an attractive man ismore likely to emerge if the par tners had known one another formany months prior to dating.Par tners who began dating within a month of first meeting eachother showed a strong correlation for physical attractiveness,said the study published in the journal Psychological Science."This study shows that we make different sor ts of decisionsabout whom to marry depending upon whether we knew theperson before we star ted dating," said co-author of the study EliFinkel, professor of psychology at Nor thwestern University."If we star t dating soon after we meet, physical attractivenessappears to be a major factor in determining such decisions,and we end up with somebody who's about as attractive as weare," Finkel said. "If, in contrast, we know the person for a whilebefore we star t dating -- or if we are friends first -- physicalattractiveness appears to be much less impor tant, and we areless likely to be similar to our spouse on the dimension oflooks," Finkel added.





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CANADIAN HOME SALES SHRANK BUTREMAINED STRONG IN JUNECONTD. FROM PAGE 25The ratio has risen steadily along with sales over the first half of the year while new supply hasremained stable. A sales-to-new listings ratio between 40 and 60 per cent is generally consistentwith balanced housing market conditions, with readings above and below this range indicatingsellers' and buyers' markets respectively.The ratio was within this range in about half of local housing markets in June. About one-third of alllocal markets breached the 60 per cent threshold in June, comprised mostly of markets in BritishColumbia together with those in and around the Greater Toronto Area. The number of months ofinventory is another impor tant measure of the balance between housing supply and demand. Itrepresents the number of months it would take to completely liquidate current inventories at thecurrent rate of sales activity.There were 5.6 months of inventory on a national basis at the end of June 2015, unchanged from amonth earlier when it reached its lowest reading in three years. The national balance between supplyand demand has tightened since the beginning of the year, when it was at its most balanced in nearlytwo years.Two-storey single family homes continue to post the biggest year-over-year price gains (+7.65 percent), with comparatively more modest increases for one-storey single family homes (+4.43 percent), townhouse/row units (+4.00 per cent) and apar tment units (+2.64 per cent).

New York, (IANS) We might soonbe getting highly customised 3D-printed food items to eat. The tech-nology is poised to be widelyused in the food industry in thenext 20 years to customise foodsand expedite delivery of food to con-sumers, shows new research."No matter what field you are in, thistechnology will worm its way in," saidHod Lipson, a professor of engineer-ing at Columbia University and a co-author of the book 'Fabricated:The New World of 3D Printing'."The technology is getting faster,cheaper and better by the minute.Food printing could be the killerapp for 3D printing," he added.Lipson put for th his observationsat 'IFT15: Where Science FeedsInnovation' held recently in Chi-cago.He said 3D printing is a good fitfor the food industry because itallows manufacturers to bringcomplexity and variety to con-sumers at a low cost. For ex-

ample, users could choose froma large online database of reci-pes, put a car tridge with the in-gredients into their 3D printer athome, and it would create thedish just for that person, Lipsonsaid. The user could customise itto include extra nutrients or re-place one ingredient with another.Anshul Dubey, research and de-velopment senior manager atPepsiCo, said 3D printing already

is having an impact within thecompany, even though it is not yetbeing used to make food. For ex-ample, consumer focus groupswere shown 3D-printed plasticprototypes of different shaped andcoloured potato chips. He saidusing a prototype such as that,instead of just a picture, elicits amore accurate response from thefocus group par ticipants.The US military is just beginningto research similar uses for 3Dfood printing, but it would be usedon the battlefield instead of in thekitchen, said Mary Scerra, foodtechnologist at the US ArmyNatick Soldier Research, Devel-opment and Engineering Centre inNatick, Massachusetts. She saidthat by 2025 or 2030, the military envi-sions using 3D printing to customisemeals for soldiers that taste good, arenutrient-dense, and could be tailored toa soldier's particular needs. "Wouldn't itbe interesting if they could just print andeat," Scerra said.

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