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New Delhi, (IANS) The World Health Organisation (WHO) has againsought to reassure billions of mobile phone subscribers globally thatno adverse effect has been found till date on an individual's health byits use. "A large number of studies have been performed over the lasttwo decades to assess whether mobile phones pose a potential healthrisk," the premier body on health in the United Nations system hassaid in its latest fact sheet."To date, no adverse health effects have been established as beingcaused by mobile phone use," the organisation said, seeking to allayfears in several countries over the ill effects of mobile phone usageon health, including the triggering of cancer.The fact sheet speaks of both shor t-term and long-term impact ofmobile phone use. As per latest data, there are some 6.9 billion mo-bile phone subscriptions the world over.In the shor t-term assessment, it says, even as tissue heating is theprimary concern of exposure to the human body, the frequencies ofmobile are so low that they result in negligible temperature rise in thebrain or other organs. It also said a number of studies that usedvolunteers to probe the effects of radio waves on a brain's electricalactivity, function, sleep, hear t rate and blood pressure did not find anyconsistent evidence of adverse health effects."Fur ther, research has not been able to provide suppor t for causalrelationship between exposure to electromagnetic fields and self-repor ted symptoms, or electromagnetic hypersensitivity."As regards long-term affects, the global body said epidemiologicalresearch has mostly looked for a link between brain tumours and

mobile phone. It also said such cancers take many years to detect,and that mobile phones were not in use widely before 1990s."However, results of animal studies consistently show no increasedcancer risk for long-term exposure to radio frequency fields."According to WHO, several large multinational epidemiological stud-ies have been completed or are ongoing, including case-control stud-ies and prospective cohor t studies examining a number of healthendpoints in adults.The largest retrospective case-control study to date, led by the Inter-national Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), was designed todetermine whether there are links between use of mobile phones andhead and neck cancers in adults.It said while the analysis of data from 13 par ticipating countries foundno increased risk of glioma or meningioma with mobile phone use ofmore than 10 years, some indications came from the highest 10 per-cent cumulative hours of mobile phone use."The researchers concluded that biases and errors limit the strengthof these conclusions," it added.Speaking about its own response to the issue as expressed by thepublic and governments, WHO said it had established the Interna-tional Electromagnetic Fields Project in 1996 to assess the matterscientifically."WHO will conduct a formal risk assessment of all studied healthoutcomes from radio frequency fields exposure by 2016," it said, add-ing it will also promote research and exchanges among its agencies,scientists, governments, industry and the public.

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Toronto - In July 2014, Mercedes-Benz premiered in Berlin a modelthat will compete in the midsize commercial van segment. Now avail-able in Germany, this new model will be making inroads globallyfollowing in the footsteps of the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. This newmidsize van will be introduced in Canada and the United States in thelast quarter of 2015 as the "Metris" whereas the "Vito" will remain thenameplate for all other global markets.The "Metris" nameplate was officially debuted today at the 2014 edi-tion of SEMA in Las Vegas where Mercedes-Benz Vans USA is cur-rently exhibiting a special showcase of four modified versions of thenew midsize van. The "Mission Metris" concepts presented at SEMAare designed to offer a first glimpse at the new commercial van forcustomers and upfitters alike. Actual production versions of the cargoand passenger vans will be shown at a later date in 2015.RENNtech: Party/DJ VanThis show-stopping mobile DJ van looks as good as it sounds. Fea-turing a clamshell style roof that opens and acts as a backdrop for aDJ, this van is true form and function in one package.HQ Custom Design: Luxury VanLuxury van conversions are nothing new for Mercedes-Benz. Thisdesign is an ideal example of an inspired executive shuttle van thatalso offers the best in audio/visual that is surrounded by the finestcraftsmanship and attention to detail.RADO: Fire Chief Concept TruckBecause vans offer some of the finest dimensions for mobile com-mand units for various local or national government agencies, thisconcept is a rolling communications centre that could transpor t a FireChief to all locations in many situations.Garmin: Mobile Golf Pro ShopGolfers will love this rolling Pro Shop that features a high-tech golfsimulator and infotainment system designed for both personal andmerchandising usage. Offering a Mobile Per formance Centre, thisconcept offers technology that helps players evaluate their golf gameand simulate potential outcomes.

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CONTD. FROM PAGE 25"Mercedes-Benz Vans 2014 sales have been brisk so far in Canada,up 21.4% year to date. The new generation Sprinter with its bold newlook, numerous interior refinements, ground breaking safety sys-tems and new powerful and fuel efficient 4-cylinder BlueTEC dieselengine, has helped us achieve an unparalleled position in this mar-ket," said Tim A. Reuss, President and CEO of Mercedes-Benz Canada."Looking forward to 2015, the addition of a 4x4 variant to both thecargo and passenger versions of the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and theintroduction of the Mercedes-Benz Metris will undoubtedly continueto raise the bar and establish new thresholds in the commercialvehicle segment in Canada".Pablo de la Peña, Vice President of Mercedes-Benz Vans added: "Theintroduction of the Metris is very timely for us to expand the Mercedes-Benz vans product por tfolio by broadening the scope of businesssolutions available to our commercial clientele".

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New York, (IANS) Almost 30 percent of smar tphone users leave theirdevice unlocked as they do not believe they have any data wor thprotecting, a survey conducted by the University of California Berke-ley and Google revealed.About a third of people with smar tphones find locking their phones toomuch of a hassle and one-four th of users believe no one would careabout what is on their phone.The researchers asked smar tphone owners detailed questions andalso accessed data from a Google survey of more than 2,500smar tphone users, who answered questions related to security lockson their phones.They found that many failed to see the difference between securityand privacy.Most of them locked their phones so that friends and family did notsnoop on their devices.Users also did not realise that they had sensitive information storedon the phone and the consequences if it were stolen, media repor tssaid. Of those who chose not to lock their phones, many simplylacked the desire to do so in the first place.The most common explanation was lack of motivation as they simplyhad not gotten around to setting it up, but were not averse to it, thesurvey noted.Access to emails without passwords on smar tphones was consid-ered to be another lapse.Within their emails, three-quar ters had their home addresses andhalf of them their bir th dates.Also, 26 percent had their bank account numbers and 16 percent hadstored their credit card numbers in their emails, the findings showed.

HAVE A SENSE OF PURPOSE FOR LONGER LIFELondon, (IANS) We know that happiness is associated with a lowerrisk of death. New research shows that the meaningfulness and senseof purpose that older people have in their lives are also related tosurvival. A study of 9,050 British people with an average age of 65found that people with the greatest wellbeing were 30 percent lesslikely to die during the average eight-and-a-half-year follow-up pe-riod than those with the least wellbeing.Researchers from the University College London (UCL), PrincetonUniversity and Stony Brook University used a questionnaire to mea-sure a type of wellbeing called "eudemonic wellbeing" which relatesto your sense of control, feeling that what you do is wor thwhile, andyour sense of purpose in life.People were divided into four categories based on their answers,ranked from highest wellbeing to lowest wellbeing.

Over the next eight-and-a-half-years, nine percent of people in thehighest wellbeing category had died, compared with 29 percent in thelowest category.Once all the other factors had been taken into account, people withthe highest wellbeing were 30 percent less likely to die over the studyperiod -- living on average two years longer than those in the lowestwellbeing group."The findings raise the intriguing possibility that increasing wellbeingcould help to improve physical health," said professor Andrew Steptoe,director of the UCL institute of epidemiology and health care."Fur ther research is now needed to see if such changes might con-tribute to the links between wellbeing and life expectancy in olderpeople," researchers concluded in a paper published in the journalThe Lancet as par t of a special series on ageing.


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Ontario - According to a Statistics Canada repor t the country's mer-chandise impor ts declined 1.5% in September, while expor ts rose1.1%. As a result, Canada's trade balance with the world went from adeficit of $463 million in August to a surplus of $710 million in Sep-tember.Impor ts declined to $44.1 billion, as volumes decreased 1.0% andprices were down 0.6%. The main contributors to the decline in importswere energy products as well as metal and non-metallic mineral products.Exports rose to $44.8 billion, as volumes were up 1.6% while prices edgeddown 0.4%. Increases were reported in 8 of 11 sections, led by motor ve-hicles and parts, consumer goods as well as metal and non-metallic mineralproducts.Imports from countries other than the United States declineImports from countries other than the United States fell 5.8% to $14.3 billionin September. There were reduced imports from the principal trading area"all other countries" (-12.6%), primarily crude oil and crude bitumen. Exportsto countries other than the United States increased 2.1% to $11.1 billion, ledby the European Union (+6.8%). Canada's trade deficit with countries otherthan the United States narrowed from $4.3 billion in August to $3.2 billion inSeptember.Imports from the United States were up 0.7% to $29.7 billion in September,led by motor vehicles and parts. Exports to the United States increased 0.8%to $33.7 billion. Canada's trade surplus with the United States was virtuallyunchanged from August to September at $3.9 billion.Energy products as well as metal and non-metallic mineral products contrib-ute to decline in importsImports of energy products fell 19.4% to $3.4 billion in September, as vol-umes were down 14.5%. The main contributor to the decrease in importswas the commodity grouping crude oil and crude bitumen, which declined36.4% to $1.6 billion as some Canadian refineries were conducting mainte-nance.Imports of metal and non-metallic mineral products decreased 12.0% to $3.9billion in September following a 25.1% increase in August. There were de-clines in imports of unwrought precious metals and precious metal alloys (-22.9%), unwrought iron, steel and ferro-alloys, and basic and semi-finishedferrous metal products (-16.2%) and unwrought copper and copper alloys (-79.9%). The declines for these three commodity groupings in Septemberfollowed strong increases in August.Following a record high in August, imports of consumer goods decreased3.0% to $8.8 billion in September, entirely on volumes. There were decreases

Canadian trade shows strength from deficit of $463 millionin August to a surplus of $710 million in September

in imports of miscellaneous goods and supplies (-11.5%), published prod-ucts and recorded and unrecorded media (-12.9%) as well as clothing, foot-wear and accessories (-3.4%).

Imports of industrial machinery, equipment and parts rose 5.3% to a recordhigh $4.4 billion. There were increases across most commodity groupingswithin this section. Overall, volumes were up 5.2%.Electronic and electrical equipment and parts also increased in September,as imports were up 5.1% to $5.2 billion on the strength of volumes. Commu-nications and audio and video equipment (+10.7%) led the section's importgains.Imports of motor vehicles and parts increased 7.0% to $7.8 billion. Motorvehicle engines and motor vehicle parts (+13.3%) contributed the most toSeptember's gains, although growth was widespread throughout the section.Exports increase on higher volumesExports of motor vehicles and parts increased 6.0% to $6.4 billion in Septem-ber. The main contributor was passenger cars and light trucks (+8.6%).Exports of consumer goods rose 6.6% to $5.2 billion, as volumes were up5.5%. Leading the section's gains in exports was pharmaceutical and me-dicinal products (+14.1%), which was up for a second consecutivemonth. Also contributing to the increase were miscellaneous goodsand supplies (+10.2%), meat products (+8.4%) and other food prod-ucts (+3.8%).Expor ts of metal and non-metallic mineral products advanced 6.2% to$5.2 billion, the highest value since the record high $5.6 billion inDecember 2011. Unwrought nickel and nickel alloys (+42.9%) andunwrought precious metals and precious metal alloys (+7.0%) postedthe largest increases for September. For the section as a whole, vol-umes were up 10.6% while prices were down.Expor ts of farm, fishing and intermediate food products declined 10.5%to $2.5 billion, entirely on lower volumes. There were lower expor tsof wheat (-25.1%) and canola (-21.6%).Also declining in September were expor ts of aircraft and other trans-por tation equipment and par ts, down 20.9% to $1.7 billion. Expor ts ofaircraft declined $396 million in September to $679 million, followingan increase of $344 million in August. Also contributing to the section'sdecrease was the commodity grouping "ships, locomotives, railwayrolling stock, and rapid transit equipment," which declined $126 mil-lion to $46 million in September following an increase of $143 millionin August.

'Lactose intolerance reducesrisk of certain cancers'London (IANS): People with lactose intolerance are at a lowerrisk of suffering from lung, breast and ovarian cancers, says a new re-search. Lactose intol-erance refers to theinability of adults todigest lactose, a sugarfound in milk and to alesser extent dairyproducts."We found tha tpeople with lac-tose intolerance,who typically con-sume low amounts of milk and other dairy products, have a reduced riskof lung, breast and ovarian cancers", says Jianguang Ji, associate pro-fessor at the Lund University in Sweden. "The risk of cancer was notreduced in relatives of people with lactose intolerance, which indi-cates that protection against these cancers is related to diet.However, it would be wrong to conclude that milk is a riskfactor for these cancers", Jianguang Ji added.The researchers investigated whether low consumption of milkand other dairy products protects lactose-intolerant peopleagainst breast and ovarian cancers. The study involved identi-fied 22,788 individuals with lactose intolerance.

Walnut-rich diet may lowerrisk of Alzheimer'sNew Delhi (IANS): A diet rich in walnuts has the beneficialeffect of lowering the risk or preventing Alzheimer's diseasealtogether, a research said Thursday.According to the research, there was a significant improve-ment in learning skills, memory, reducing anxiety and motordevelopment in mice fed a walnut-rich diet.The research was carried out by a group of researchers led byAbha Chauhan, head of the Developmental Neuroscience Labo-ratory at the New York State Institute for Basic Research inDevelopmental Disabilit ies (IBR).The researchers suggested that the high antioxidant content ofwalnuts may have a contributing factor in protecting the mousebrain from the degeneration typically seen in Alzheimer's dis-ease. "These findings are very promising and help lay theg roundwork fo r f u tu re human s tud ies on wa lnu ts andAlzheimer's disease - a disease for which there is no knowncure," said Chauhan in a statement.According to the World Health Organization (WHO), there are3.7 million Indians with Alzheimer's disease."Demographic ageing is a global phenomenon. India's popula-tion is undergoing a rapid demographic transition now. Indiais home to more than 70 million people more than 60 years ofage as per the 2001 Census. With demographic ageing comesthe problem of dementia," Chauhan added.

FALL FASHION TREND: OVERTHE KNEE BOOTSLondon (IANS): Ankle boots have most cer tainly stuck aroundthis season once again, but the over-the-knee ones are alsomaking waves in the fashion world.It's been a while since one has seen these boots as a trend, butit's most cer tainly made a comeback this season after beingfeatured on runways, repor ts femalefirst.co.uk.Brands like Topshop Unique and Gucci showed them off with aflat and small heel that make them per fect for everyday wear.The snake print design is a very bold look, but keep the restof your outfit pared back and you'll nail this look per fectly.There are block or thin heels too for those who want to looktaller. Jennifer Husdon recently tried the look on the redcarpet and she looked gorgeous. The actress paired herleather skir t with leather over-the-knee boots, but made itwork because of the all-black palette.So opt for one this season to stand out from the crowd.

5 REASONS WHY SWEAT ISGOOD FOR YOU!Sweating helps shed the kilos It's confirmed! You need to sweatit out to lose weight. Usually it's the water and fluid that make aperson feel heavy. So this 'water weight' can be eliminatedthrough sweating. But it's also impor tant to gain back the lostfluids through water (avoid aerated drinks as they are dehy-drating). Sweating can also help boost the immune system..Adds up to better circulation The process of sweating through exercisecan boost the circulation. As you work out or even do a brisk walk,your heart pumps blood faster and the metabolism and circulationimproves.Gives softer and smoother skin: Want an easy and free glow on theface? Just sweat. While the toxins and impurities are expelled, theskin pores are opened and the face looks fresh and smooth. Remem-ber to cleanse and tone your face after this happens.Enhances the mood There's no better de-stresser than purging out allthat sweat! Exercise of any kind - whether a walk or jog or even a gymworkout - is known to make a person feel good. Studies have showhow physical activity reduces depression and anxiety as well asfeeling of irritability. Exercise stimulates chemicals in the brain, whichleave a person feeling relaxed and happier.Reduces risk of kidney stones: Research has shown that exer-cising regularly helps a person flush out the system better andthus reduce the risk of occurrence of kidney stones. As youwork out and sweat, you tend to have more water and otherfluids like nariyal pani. This helps keep the kidneys flushedand clean.

Citizens of one of the most stressed nations, prove yourposition with this quiz.It's every Indian's favourite word. And there's a reason forit. We top the charts when it comes to stress statistics.A Nielsen report released after a survey of 6,500 womenacross 21 developed and emerging countries in 2011said Indian women are the most stressed in the world.We polled 87% as opposed to 74% of women in Mexicowho claimed they experience stress most of time. A sur-vey by Regus last year claimed 71% Indians are victimsof illnesses that arise due to stress on account of jobuncertainty.So, how much and how well do you know the phenom-enon from which there is no escape? Here's your chanceto find out.You are a student, and have a final examination tomorrow.What beverage will you stock up on?A. Coffee; it's warm, energizing, keeps you awake andattentive. If athletes down it to increase fatty acids in theirbloodstream to pedal longer, surely it's going to keep yougoing too.B. Water. Natural and powerful.C. Fresh fruit juice; it's packed with nutrients.Answer: B Hydration is key to brain function. Water, saysresearch, can help your brain work 14% faster. Juicescontain simple sugars that raise glucose levels and makeyou sluggish.Too much caffeine is known to lead to jitteriness, anddifficulty concentrating.Which bright mind came up with the term `stress'?A. American neuropyschiatrist Eric Kandel .B. American neurobiologist Robert Sperry .C. Endocrinologist Hans Selye.

Seven seeds with health benefitsLos Angeles (IANS): From pomegranate, hemp to chia, everyseed has something different to provide to the body. But whichones deliver health and body benefits is something that one needsto keep in mind before choosing the right one.From beverages to bars, seeds are everywhere nowadays thanksto the nutrition they provide. If you are someone who is lookingfor some nutrition then go for one, reports huffingtonpost.com.Here are some seeds and their benefits* Pomegranate for slimming: Nature's "sweet tar ts", the juicyseed is a low-calorie winner. It's packed with antioxidants andfat-burning vitamin C so go for it if you want to lose some weight.* Hemp for toned muscles: It's one of the few vegetarian sourcesof complete protein as it contains all 20 amino acids, key tobuilding calorie-burning muscle. Sprinkle some in a post work-out shake for a pine nut-like flavour.* Chia for strong bones: Eat this ear thy-tasting seed for its cal-cium. Two tablespoons offer as much as a slice of cheddar! Mixhalf a cup with two and a half cups of unsweetened almond milk,one tablespoon maple syrup and cinnamon to taste, and chill fora tapioca like pudding.* Pumpkin for energy: This light and nutty pepita houses iron, amineral that helps maintain high energy levels. Roast one cup ofseeds with half a tablespoon each of paprika, chili powder andsea salt for an easy to-go snack.* Sesame for a healthy hear t: The rich seed contains linoleicacid, an omega-6 fatty acid that may help control harmful cho-lesterol. Toasting amplifies flavour and adds a nice crunch tosalads.* Flax for cancer prevention: Nutty flax has cancer-thwar tingcompounds called lignans and omega-3 fatty acids that reducedisease-causing inflammation.* Wheat germ for digestion: A small par t of a wheat kernel, thisslightly sweet seed has inulin, a type of fibre that helps maintaingood digestion.



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Kallol Datta, Nachiket Barve innovate home decorMumbai (IANS): Young and talented fashion designers Kallol Dattaand Nachiket Barve have put their creativity to use for a 'SignatureLine 2014' for the home decor space.The duo has tied up with Bombay Dyeing for the innovative line aspar t of the bed and bath linen brand's Signature Line, which is anannual initiative to collaborate with renowned designers.Barve has created two diverse collections. While his 'Lightness ofBeing' epitomizes calmness, sound sleep and wellbeing; 'Toxin' onthe other hand is aimed at the vibrant energy of young India with amodern, graphic and funky vibe."I believe that the collection will be a must have for people withcontemporary aesthetics who are seeking a tinge of modernity andjoy in their homes," Barve said in a statement.Datta has collaborated with the hallmark brand by designing two col-lections - 'Ar tisanal', which focuses on the evolved consumers whoappreciate the finer details in life, including the sheets they sleep on.His second collection 'Elysian' is a print heavy line comprising ofmicro and macro prints, apt for the discerning youth of India.He said: "For a young brand like Kallol Datta 1955, it has been apleasure to work with an iconic brand such as Bombay Dyeing and Ilook forward to seeing the Signature Line 2014 in homes across In-dia."The collection was launched at a glitzy event held here Tuesday.These designer products are targeted at the more evolved and well-traveled consumers, who are clued in to global trends, said Ashok

Kaul, CEO (Retail), Bombay Dyeing."We are positive about an overwhelming response to the SignatureCollection, since these two designers have a wide and varied designoffering to please all kinds of fashion sensibilities, not just urbanelite, but also fashion and style conscious people across the coun-try," he added.The collection, priced at Rs.4,599 onwards, is available in bed andbath range.

TOP 7 RELATIONSHIP RULESYOU SHOULD FOLLOW

Here are the seven regulations we've chalked out for you whichone ought to abide by when in a relationshipWhile there is no rule book that Cupid donates to you after he hasstruck the arrow, there still are some (read: silent) hard and faststhat you should keep in mind lest you travel through choppywaters in your relationship. Be aware you don't lose balancewhen sitting on one plank of the love seesaw. Here's makingthings wee-simpler, we give you a rundown on major relation-ship rules you just shouldn't mess with.You've made things clear to him; he shouldn't talk with his ex,shouldn't go for those friday night basketball games with theboys, no late night talks for him with his girl friends... with all thisand more, just remember one thing. Rules are meant to be thesame for both of you. Don't think you'll set all the rules out for himand, side-by-side, happily keep in touch with that ex of yours orchat with your guy pals without letting him know.Friends are the most crucial part of anyone's life. But the mo-ment people enter into a relationship, they tend to forget their friends,ignoring them to the fullest. That is a complete no-no! Don't loosen ties withyour pals just because you're hooked. We say communicate your heart out,but only when the time is right. Don't use that 'L' word for the sake of it, justbecause you have mistaken like for love. Contemplate on it clearlybefore expressing it to the other person.


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