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TORONTO - Audi Spor t customer racing handed over the fiftieth AudiR8 LMS to a customer team in motorsport last week. The squad ofYaco Racing based in Plauen took over the GT3 race car at AudiSpor t's Böllinger Höfe site.Audi is one of the most popular suppliers of the new generation of GT3race cars. Only half a year following the production launch at BöllingerHöfe, Chris Reinke, Head of Audi Spor t customer racing, handed overthe fiftieth car of the new generation. "We achieved the mark of fiftyrace cars sold in clearly less time than with the predecessor model,"says Reinke. "This is a result which all employees of Audi Spor tcustomer racing can be proud of in the fiercely competitive globalGT3 market."Audi is represented in all renowned national and international GT3racing series on four continents with the Audi R8 LMS. The companyproduced 137 cars of the preceding model, combined with the fiftiethR8 LMS of the new generation now totaling 187 GT3 models havingbeen made in Neckarsulm. The R8 LMS is based on the high-perfor-mance spor ts car for the road with which it shares 50 percent of itscomponents, including the production V10 engine.Audi says the new Audi R8 LMS surpasses the safety requirements ofthe GT3 regulations that was introduced this year thanks to a modifiedstructure of the front end and a CFRP crash element at the rear that isbeing used for the first time in a GT3 race car. As a matter of fact, theR8 LMS meets the crash test requirements that apply to the muchlighter Le Mans prototypes (LMP) such as the Audi R18 e-tron quattro.

TORONTO - Toronto Real Estate Board President Mark McLean an-nounced that TREB Commercial Network Members repor ted year-over-year growth in total commercial leasing activity repor ted throughTREB's MLS® System for the first quar ter of 2016. Lease agree-ments were signed for a combined 6,381,533 square feet of indus-trial, commercial/retail and office space. This result represented a6.9 per cent increase compared to the first quar ter of 2015.The amount of space leased was up for all three major market seg-ments. Industrial space accounted for approximately three-quar tersof total leased space.The average industrial lease rate, for proper ties transacted on a persquare foot net basis with pricing disclosed, was $4.93 - down from$5.40 in Q1 2015. The commercial/retail lease rate was also downfrom $19.30 in Q1 2015 to $19.08 in Q1 2016. In contrast, the averageoffice lease rate was up to $14.18 compared to $12.54 last year. It isimpor tant to note that year-over-year changes in average lease ratescan result from shifts in market conditions and from changes in the

mix of proper ties leased from one period to the next."The uptick in the amount of commercial space leased in the firstquar ter is a promising sign and may follow along with the strongresult for Canadian economic growth recently reported by StatisticsCanada for January 2016. What was interesting from the most recentGDP release was the fact that goods producing sectors were keydrivers of growth, which is obviously a good news story when itcomes to industrial-focused properties," said Mr. McLean.The total number of combined industrial, commercial/retail and officeproperty sales through TREB's MLS® System amounted to 222 in thefirst quarter. This result was down from 287 sales repor ted during thesame timeframe in 2015. Sales were down for both the industrial andcommercial/retail market segments and up for the office segment.Average selling prices on a per square foot basis for transactionswith pricing disclosed held up well compared to last year. Industrialand commercial/retail pricing was up annually, while the sale pricefor office proper ties was down.

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GAURI KHAN UNVEILS 'COCKTAILS ANDDREAMS' COLLECTION FOR SATYA PAUL

NEW DELHI, (IANS) Entrepreneur and Bollywood superstar Shah RukhKhan's wife, Gauri Khan, who has co-designed the spring-summer2016 collection for Satya Paul, on Friday presented her latest collec-tion "Cocktails and Dreams".The range, the final edition of the three collections co-created byGauri to celebrate the brand's 30th anniversary in the fashion industryand was presented at the DLF Promenade Mall here, offers modern,relaxed silhouettes and dreamy drapes with stylised elements forevening.The prints in the collection reflect colour gradients and accents asso-ciated with urban cocktail concepts, such as crystalised ice struc-tures and their texture, in a tryst of classic and electric colours.Talking about Cocktails and Dreams collection, Gauri told media here:"The collection is my third collection with Satya Paul...When we de-sign the collection the first thing we keep in mind is what occasionthis par ticular sari is we are designing for. This collection is moreevening wear and keeping that in mind the colours are very vibrantloads of reds, yellows and brighter tones."The colour palette used for the collection ranged from pastels, yel-lows to fiery cherry reds. Fabrics like satin and georgette remains

essential to the collection with the addition of flat silks. A variety ofembellishment techniques of laser cutting and foiling, with lace, doriand resham embroidery are skillfully woven into the fabrics.Asked where she drives her inspiration for designing, Gauri said: "Ithink inspiration is around you like when I travel to any country oreven walking the streets...The inspiration for designs could beanywhere...I am inspired by architecture and surroundings..."The collection also includes a modern range of scarves, ties, pocketsquares, bags and clutches. This season, Satya Paul has reinventedits accessories with a larger collection of metallic clutches, printedtotes, slouchy slings, messenger, and oversized bags.Genesis Colors COO Nikhil Mehra, who is "excited" over the thirdcollection, hopes to collaborate more with Gauri. "I am excited. It is agreat product. It is good for the consumers...Life is all about collabo-rating again and again...Just because you have done it once doesn'tmean you will never do it again," Mehra told IANS.DLF Promenade senior vice president and mall head Dinaz Madhukarsaid the mall is "excited" to host Gauri. "I am sure her new collection'Cocktails and Dreams' in collaboration with the brand will be wellreceived by our patrons," Madhukar added.

MUMBAI, (IANS) Want a quick energy boost this summer? Try food-based detox. Include watermelon, cucumbers and lemon in yourdiet to counter the summer heat, says an expert. Sonia Narang,nutrition expert of Oriflame India, shares some detox tips which willhelp clean out our bodies and make us feel healthy, light and re-freshed.* Watermelon is the number one food for a summer detox. It isextremely alkaline-forming in the body and contains high amountsof citrulline. This helps to create arginine which removes ammoniaand other toxins from the body. Also, watermelon is a good sourceof potassium which balances the high amounts of sodium in ourdiets which supports the kidneys and is great when cleansing.* Cucumbers help flush toxins from the body. The high water con-tent in cucumbers gets your urinary system moving. A half-cup ofsliced cucumber has only eight calories.* Your liver loves lemons: Lemon is a wonderful stimulant to theliver and is a dissolvent of uric acid and other poisons.* Mint leaves are great for summer cooling. It helps you digest yourfood more effectively.* Steaming or stir-frying the vegetables are good option as theyprevent nutrients from getting lost.* Do some gentle exercise to encourage the elimination of toxins.While detoxing, it is important to stay away from alcohol and caffeine.

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CHEF ALEXANDRA FESWICK TAKES HOME TOP PRIZEAT THE GRATE CANADIAN CHEESE COOK-OFF

TORONTO - Alexandra Feswick, Chef de Cuisine at the Drake Hotel inToronto, today emerged victorious in one of Canada's highest profileculinary comfor t food battles, Dairy Farmers of Canada's (DFC)GrateCanadian Cheese Cook-Off. With Mac & Cheese again as its theme, thebiannual showdown took place at DFC's Canadian Cheese Counter at theToronto Food & Drink Market.This year, four top chefs and foodies from across Canada took to the stagein an attempt to create the ultimate comfor t food using Canadian cheese,pasta and a little imagination. Chef Feswick's truly unique Canadianmacaroni & cheese experience star ts with combining the distinctivenostalgia of home-styled comfor t classics such as Cheddar, sage andmushrooms, and memorably finishes by pairing them with the luxuriousflavours of hazelnuts, Blue cheese and Jerusalem ar tichokes."The competition was stiff, each chef brought something different andunique to the table. Mac & Cheese is such a comfor ting dish and I wantedto stay true to that ideal while elevating it with new exciting ingredients likewe do at The Drake", says Chef Feswick.This year's four fierce competitors included Andrew Farrell, Chef de Cuisineat 2 Doors Down Food + Wine in Halifax, Nova Scotia; Alexandra Feswick,Chef de Cuisine at the Drake Hotel in Toronto; Nicole Gomes, ExecutiveChef at Nicole Gourmet in Calgary; and Thompson Tran, Chef and Owner atThe Wooden Boat, Por t Moody, BC.The esteemed judging panel consisted of Afrim Pristine, proprietor at TheCheese Boutique in Toronto; Vanessa Simmons, Cheese Sommelier atSavvy Company; Georgs Kolesnikovs of cheeselover.ca and the GreatCanadian Cheese Festival; and Rita DeMontis, Sun Media food editor.This year's Cook-Off wasorganized by Dairy Farmers of Canada to takeCanada's beloved mac & cheese to a whole new level and showcase theoutstanding quality, variety, taste, and versatility of Canadian cheese madefrom 100% Canadian milk.



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MAKE THIS FRAGRANT CHOLE PURI FOR VAISAKHIONTARIO - In this traditional recipe, soft cooked chickpeas are simmered in a fragrant sauce of sautéed onions,tomatoes and spices and served with crisp, fluffy puris. Watch your family savour each bite as they enjoy thistasty delight!"Ingredients like the Suraj brand Black Cardamom Pods and the Cinnamon Sticks give this savoury classic itsirresistible aroma," says VanitaAshat, a chef at President's Choice cooking school. "What this recipes takes intime, it more than makes up for in flavour."Prep time: 40 minutesCook time: 2-1/2 hoursINGREDIENTS:Chole:o 2 Suraj Black Cardamom Podso 1 small Suraj Cinnamon Sticko 4 whole cloveso 1 cup (250 ml) dried chickpeas, soaked overnight in water to covero 1 black tea bago 1 tbsp (15 ml) salto 3 tbsp (45 ml) gheeo 1/2 tsp (2 ml) cumin seedo 2 onions, choppedo 4 tsp (20 ml) minced garlico 1-½ tsp (7 ml) minced ginger rooto 1 hot green chili pepper, thinly sliced with seedso 1/2 tsp (2 ml) turmerico 2 tsp (10 ml) ground coriandero 1 tsp (5 ml) fenugreek (optional)o 1/2 tsp (2 ml) chili powdero 1/2 tsp (2 ml) garam masalao 1 cup (250 ml) chopped tomatoeso 1 cup (250 ml) cilantro leaves, choppedPURI:o 2 cups (500 ml) Suraj Whole Wheat Flouro 1 tsp (5 ml) salto 1 tsp (5 ml) gheeo 1/2 tsp (2 ml) olive oilo Canola oil for fryingINSTRUCTIONS:Chole:1. Crush cardamom pods with flat side of chef knife. Tie crushed pods, cinnamon and cloves into a cheeseclothsachet. Combine spice sachet, drained chickpeas, tea bag and 2 tsp (10 ml) of the salt in medium saucepan. Add cold waterto cover by 2 inches (5 cm). Bring to a boil, reduce heat to simmer and cook, partially covered, 1 to 1-½ hours or untilchickpeas are very soft. Drain, reserving 1-½ cups (375 ml) of the cooking liquid. Discard spice sachet.2. Heat ghee in large frying pan over medium heat; cook cumin seed 30 seconds or until they crackle. Stir in onions; cook 10minutes or until golden and very soft. Stir in garlic, ginger and chili pepper; cook for 5 minutes. Stir in turmeric; cook 30seconds, stirring. Stir in coriander, fenugreek (if using), chili powder and garam masala; cook 30 seconds, stirring. Stir intomatoes and remaining 1 tsp (5 ml) salt; reduce heat to low and cook 10 minutes or until ghee starts to separate.3. Stir in chickpeas, reserved cooking liquid and half of cilantro. Simmer 10 to 12 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Sprinklewith remaining cilantro and serve with puri.PURI:4. Combine flour, salt, ghee and 200 mL water in bowl; stir together using wooden spoon. Transfer to workingsurface; knead 5 minutes or until dough is smooth and elastic. Form into smooth ball, Transfer to a clean bowl.Drizzle with olive oil; cover and let stand 30 minutes.5. Fill deep fryer with oil. Heat to 375?F (190?C). Divide dough into 16 equal portions; quickly roll into small ballusing hands. Roll each ball into 5-inch (12 cm) circle using rolling pin, turning circle over a few times whilerolling to prevent sticking. Fry in batches 1 to 2 minutes, turning over halfway, or until golden and crispy. Drainon paper towel-lined baking sheet. Serve with Chole. Makes 8 servings.

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Impulsive? You may be prone to substance abuseNEW YORK, (IANS) Individuals who are prone to seeking inspiration and impulsive in nature may havedifferences in the structure of their brains, says a new study, adding that those differences may inclinethem to substance abuse. The results of the study revealed that changes in brain structures lead to thetendency to act on impulse as well as heighten the use of alcohol, tobacco, or caffeine."The findings allow us to have a better understanding of how normal variation in brain anatomy in thegeneral population might bias both temperamental characteristics and health behaviours, including sub-stance abuse," said Avram Holmes, psychologist at Yale University in US.Individuals, who repor ted increased impulsivity and sensation seeking, had reduced cortical thickness,or gray matter-- the brain regions involved in decision-making and self-control. The strongest links wereseen in the anterior cingulate and middle frontal gyrus -- brain areas related to the ability to regulate

emotions and behaviour.For the study, published in the Journal of Neuroscience, the team examined the variability in brain struc-ture among 1,234 males and females aged 18 to 35 with no history of psychiatric disorders or substancedependence. Using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), the researchers measured the size of par ticularregions of the brain for each par ticipant.The par ticipants also completed questionnaires assessing traits associated with sensation seeking andimpulsivity such as their need for novel and intense experiences, willingness to take risks, and a ten-dency to make rapid decisions. The par ticipants also reported alcohol, tobacco, and caffeine usage.

EAT WALNUTS TO KEEP AGE-RELATEDHEALTH ISSUES AT BAYLONDON, (IANS) Daily consumption of walnuts can help in healthy ageing, while also improvingthe blood cholesterol levels and maintaining good gut health, finds a new study. The findingsshowed that intake of walnuts, especially by the elderly, can boost the good fats and othernutrients as well as lower obesity and blood cholesterol levels.Initially found to increase body weight, the study's preliminary results demonstrated that dailyconsumption of walnuts for one year by a sizable cohor t of older adults had no adverse effects ontheir body weight. "Given that walnuts are a high-energy food, a prevailing concern has been thattheir long-term consumption might be associated with weight gain," said Emilio Ros, director of theLipid Clinic, Endocrinology and Nutrition Service at the Hospital Clinic of Barcelona, Spain.For the study, the team instructed 707 healthy older adults to add daily doses of walnuts (ap-proximately 15 percent of caloric intake) to their typical diet or to consume their usual dietwithout nuts. The par ticipants were not given advice on total calorie and macronutrient intakeor food substitution for walnuts.After a year, both groups showed similar results for weight gain, triglycerides and HDL (or'good') cholesterol, but those eating walnuts experienced significant LDL (or 'bad') cholesterolreductions. "We will fur ther assess how walnut consumption may affect, among other out-comes, cognitive decline and age-related macular degeneration, conditions that were majorpublic health concerns," Ros added.



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Choir singing boosts immunity to fight cancerLONDON, (IANS) Choir singingcan be useful in fighting againstdeadly diseases, reveals a studyadding that the group activity canhelp put people in the best pos-sible position to receive treat-ment, maintain remission and

suppor t cancer patientsAccording British researchers,singing in a choir for an hour is asso-ciated with significant reduction instress hormones -- cortisol -- and in-crease in quantities of cytokines -- pro-teins of the immune system -- which

can boost the body's ability to fight seri-ous illness."We have been building a body of evi-dence over the past six years to showthat singing in a choir can have arange of social, emotional andpsychological benefits and now

we can see it has biological ef-fects too," said study co-authorIan Lewis from Tenovus CancerCare in Britain."This is the first time it's beendemonstrated that the immunesystem can be affected by sing-ing. It's really exciting and couldenhance the way we suppor tpeople with cancer in the future,"Lewis added in the paper published inthe journal ecancermedicalscience.Many people affected by cancer canexperience psychological difficul-ties such as stress, anxiety anddepression. The study tested 193members of five different choirsand found that those with the low-est levels of mental wellbeing andhighest levels of depression experi-enced greatest mood improvement, as-sociated with lower levels of inflam-mation in the body. Choir members gavesamples of their saliva before an hourof singing, and then again just after,which were analysed to see whatchanges occurred in a number ofhormones, immune prote ins,neuropeptides and receptors.

Meditation may help teens eathealthy, exercise moreNEW YORK, (IANS) A team of US researchers has found thateasy mediation lessons can help adolescents combat obesityby raising their awareness of healthy eating and exercising.The findings showed that mindfulness-based eating aware-ness training encouraged teens to eat healthier and exercisemore and marginalised their tendency to gain weight."This gives us a safe, inexpensive intervention that couldbe translated into a real-world program for overweightkids," said Vernon A. Barnes from Medical College of Geor-gia at Augusta University in the US. "If you can make apractice of keeping the awareness with you at every meal,this could benefit you throughout your life," Barnes addedin a paper published in the International Journal of Comple-mentary and Alternative Medicine.The study of 40 adolescents looked at the impact of mind-fu lness approaches on the d ie t , exerc ise and eat ingbehaviour of ninth-grade adolescents, which continued 12-week sessions of mindfulness intervention. The majorityof the adolescents were overweigh; most had bad eatinghabits and most were black.Intervention star ted with easier techniques such as breathingawareness meditation, where students focus on the move-ment of their diaphragm as a way to learn to pay more atten-tion to their bodies. The sessions also included researchersusing chocolate to increase awareness of taste and taste sa-tiety, explaining how emotions can trigger overeating as wellas the benefit of mindful movement, including using pedom-eters and walking meditation.

Treating depression can lowerheart disease riskNEW YORK, (IANS) Depression is a known risk factor forcardiovascular disease. However, a team of US researchershas found that effectively treating depression can reduce aperson's risk of cardiovascular problems - stroke, hear t fail-ure, hear t attack or death.The researchers found effective treatment for depression canreduce a patient's heart risks to the same level as those whonever had shor t-term depression. "Our study shows thatprompt, effective treatment of depression appears to improvethe risk of poor hear t health," said Heidi May from Intermoun-tain Medical Center Hear t Institute in US."With the help of past research, we know depression affectslong-term cardiovascular risks, but knowing that alleviatingthe symptoms of depression reduces a person's risk of hear tdisease in the shor t term, too, can help care providers andpatients commit more fully to treating the symptoms of de-pression," she added."The key conclusion of our study is: If depression isn't treated,the risk of cardiovascular complications increases signifi-cantly," May stated. The team compiled information from 7,550par ticipants, who completed at least two depression ques-tionnaires over the course of one to two years.

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