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An autonomous car was once the epitome of a 'future' car, something seenonly in science fiction-but now Nissan has achieved the technological ad-vancements necessary to begin to make this fiction a reality.Nissan has been working to develop this technology alongside teams fromsome of the world's top universities, including MIT, Stanford, Oxford, CarnegieMellon and the University of Tokyo. The combined research time equals 80years of research and development, the kind of effort it takes to put Nissan at theforefront of this important development. Nissan's prototypes are equipped withAutonomous Drive technology that detects road conditions and automaticallyoperates the car's main controls, including steering, braking and acceleration. Theprototype vehicles can operate in automatic mode on the expressway, merge intotraffic, change lanes and maintain a safe distance from other vehicles.THE AUTONOMOUS CAR MEANS A SAFER RIDEThe building blocks of autonomous driving technology already existsin Nissan vehicles in the form of Nissan’s Safety Shield-inspiredtechnologies. These technologies can monitor a nearly 360-degreeview around a vehicle for risks, offering warnings to the driver andtaking action to help avoid crashes if necessary. The autonomous cartakes the basics of the Safety Shield philosophy steps further. The prototypecar can drive autonomously on a highway, merging, passing and performingother typical driving maneuvers. This kind of convenience for the driver couldultimately lead to a significant reduction in the 93% of accidents in the UScaused by human error and inattention. Further advances in this technologywill reduce input needed from the driver, taking the guesswork and chanceout of driving and helping to provide peace of mind.

Fashion you can use: Style lessons from Paris

1 Poor quality pieces: We all know about fast fashion that is takingover the high street, poor quality pieces at bargain prices. Theseitems are rushed onto the shop floor to keep up with the latest trendand they're made from poor quality materials with untidy trims andmessy finishes. You'll find the hems to be uneven and it'll create anunbalance to the look.2 Menswear items made for men: Yes we're all well aware thatthe masculine fashion trend lives on and menswear pieces likepantsuits can look stunning, but you're best sticking to actualwomen's fits for these items. Hoodies and crew-neck t-shir ts areother items that you should be buying from the women's depar t-ment too.Men have different body shapes to women, with no breasts andno hips and a less shapely derriere so their clothing is nevergoing to look good on a woman's shapely form. Thankfully thoughthis trend has taken form and we can see plenty of masculinepieces throughout the high street.3 Fitted clothing that doesn't fit: Ill-fitted clothing never looksgood, straining over the bust, digging in the underarms or inabil-ity to sit properly are just some of the signs that clothing doesn'tfit and as much as it doesn't look good, it doesn't feel good either.It's impor tant to try on your items before you buy and then againwhen you get home, make sure you can move properly in themand they don't feel uncomfor table to move around in and sit down.

If you are munching on that bag of potato chips then think again. Yourkey to healthy living lies in cutting the junk and eating healthyIt is important to space out the four major meals of the day (breakfast,lunch, snacks and dinner) correctly. Unfortunately, when people feel hungerpangs, they end up satisfying their urges by consuming biscuits, sweets,breads, burgers, all kinds of chavanas (dried snacks). These kind of foodsnot only make you gain weight but also put burden on your digestive systemand resulting in unhealthy living. Follow these rules of snacking and see thedifference yourself.No binging on snacksStart your morning with a breakfast that's really satisfying—like oats, eggs,or yogurt. You can choose your Indian breakfast like dosa, idli, sambar, upmaor moong chilla. Then at lunch, combine healthy carbs, protein, and fat.Thetrick of healthy living lies in eating healthy meals at regular intervals. If you'restarving while you are at work or cooking your meals, munch on cucumbersor carrots but not that bag of chips.Keep a food (and snack) diaryKeep a log of your daily activities and your food habits. There are chancesthat when you see your own list of food, you will forced to cut on the junk andconcentrate on healthy food.Energy-sustaining snacks-Wholegrain cereal with low-fat milk-A piece of fruit-Salad with grilled chicken-A vegetable sandwich with whole wheat bread-Freshly cut salads-Dried fruits and nuts like almonds, dates, apricots, figs, walnutsSo, control your food urges and opt for healthy snacking.

But there were several others, who experimented withsilhouettes, dispelled fashion myths and infused new lifeinto safe trends. Stylists tell you how to take cue from theensembles on display, and adapt them for your wardrobe.

Hairbands double-up as earringsDo chunky earrings hurt you barely an hour after you’ve worn them? Cheat,says designer Oscar Carvallo, whose trick is to add the heavy bits to thebottom of a hairband. "There is no such thing as a necklace too bigTurkish designer Serkan Cura had a gorgeous mint-green necklace to go withhis edgy bandage dress. Instead of overpowering it, stylist Sneha Bhayanafeels it amplifies the look.“Avoid trying this look with a printed outfit, because it will look a little too busy.A solid dress in a neutral shade is the perfect canvas for a statement neckpiece.Matchy-matchy isn’t always badFor Karl Lagerfeld, a bag that looks exactly like your dress isn’t a badidea, if his Chanel show is anything to go by. “Just ensure the outfit isn’t avery busy one.For solids with a slight texture or embellishment, this can be a great look,”

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Think twice and follow a few guidelines before you opt to experimentwith new outfits. From trying out menswear outfits to compromisingon fabric at the cost of glamour are a few simple mistakes that willmake you look bigger than you are, reports femalefirst.co.uk.

says Wandrekar. Besides, what better way to utilise excess fabric?Jazz up a boring outfitAt Bouchra Jarrar, a simple-looking cream shir t and trouser set lookedheavenly with the simple addition of a belt and peplum on one side.

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I t 's just another Par is Hi l tonInstagram post showing the roomservice meal she ordered duringher Shanghai sojourn last Novem-ber. "I love Chinese food," she com-mented. But there's one problem,except for the fried rice, the disheswere hardly Chinese: panini ,creamy soup, spaghetti, and someother general meals. I wouldn'tfault her though, and the public seems to understand her littleculinary mishap. After all, the Paris Hiltons amidst us are more athome eating fancy meals than being confronted by an unassum-ing panini. Well then, let's give Paris Hilton one fancy menu.I thought to put together a set of meals for one day in thisinfographic, featuring the most expensive foods in the world. These

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" Toyota also a repeat winner for besthybrid fleet brand in Canada

" Eight Toyota vehicles win Vincentricfleet awards for value in their respectivesegments

TORONTO - For the third consecutive year, Toyota has been chosenby Vincentric as Canada's automotive brand with the passenger carfleet that delivers the best value.In addition, Toyota has repeated as number one in the hybrid fleetcategory, while Toyota vehicles in eight individual segments alsowon Vincentric awards for value. No manufacturer had more indi-vidual winners than Toyota.

The winning Toyota vehicles include:" Toyota Yaris CE - Subcompact (first-time winner)" Toyota Prius c - Compact, Hybrid (Prius a winner for secondstraight year)" Toyota Camry LE - Mid-Size Sedan (two-time winner)" Toyota Camry Hybrid LE - Mid-Size Sedan, Hybrid (secondstraight year)" Toyota RAV4 LE - Mid-Level Compact Crossover (two-timewinner)" Toyota Highlander Hybrid LE - Crossover, Hybrid (secondstraight year)" Toyota Sequoia SR5- Large SUV (two-time winner)" Toyota Tacoma 4x2 - Compact Pickup (first-time winner)"For the past three years, Vincentric has been recognizing the ve-hicles in Canada that deliver the best fleet value to Canadians, and we

are very proud that each time,Toyota has been chosen as thetop passenger fleet brand and hasearned the best hybrid fleet brandfor two of those years," said LarryHutchinson, Vice President,Sales, Toyota Canada Inc ."These honours re f l ec t howquality, reliability and durabil-ity continue year after year torepresent core strengths of ourvehicles."To de te r m ine the 2014Vincentric Best Fleet Value inCanada awards, Vincentric ana-lyzed over 1,900 vehicle con-f i gu ra t i ons i n 24 d i f f e ren tlifecycle cost scenarios, usingeight cost factors including de-preciation, fees and taxes, fi-nancing, fuel, insurance, main-tenance, oppor tunity cost, andrepairs. The lifecycle costs weremeasured in all ten provinces,with the resulting 3,640,000+li fecycle cost measurementsthen reviewed to determine thewinning vehicles.

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foods are unabashedly opulent, but before you get upset, manyof these items were created for fundraising programs (like anauction). Okay, some are truly lavish beyond reason. To put theirprices in perspective, our total bill by dinner's end easily matchesthe annual income of an average American household, whoseweekly meal budget is estimated by the U.S. Depar tment of Ag-riculture to be somewhere from $130 to $250 for a family of four.There's another reason why a dish can be very expensive: the chefsprinkled some diamonds, luxury pearls, or gold as a side attraction,such as the spoon, plate, goblet, or a decor. I thought it's cheating. Youcan always make anything the most expensive by throwing in somediamonds, the most expensive toilet for instance.Still, some dishes are easy to imagine why they're expensive:the ingredients are either rare or take a lot of time and effor t tosource. What makes Wagyu beef literally a cut above the rest?The cow where the beef comes from is massaged and fed onbeer every single day of its shor t bovine life. Saffron, a mostprized spice, requires 75,000 filaments to make a pound!We have more surprises in this day's menu, from an ice creamwhose price leaves you deathly cold, to a putrid cake slice thatthe ultra rich had craved to buy.Submitted by Chris Sibbet - Chris Sibbet is a smar t, innovativeand detail-oriented author and writer with almost ten years ofprofessional experience. Along with his present position as awriter for FinancesOnline.com, his background includes 5 yearsof work as a freelance writer focused on financial content andvarious types of reviews. He also contributed to the develop-ment and improving of more than twenty publications and coop-erated with Wired and New York Times.

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AROMATHERAPYTO BEAT BRIDAL BLUES

Winters are also thepreferable season forweddings. And the

brides in question already findsherself suffering from anxiety,mood swings, sleep disorders,irregular diet syndromes, andmany other unwarrantedthoughts about bridal looks, skinand body care, beauty regimen,choice of make-up studio, andother thoughts that influence

our endocrine system andcreates imbalance in hormonalsecretions thereby havingprofound effect on our skin andbody. This is very important for the'to be bride' to be free from suchanxieties and enjoy this once in alifetime occasion and should have afew sessions with beautycounsellors and also opt fornatural therapies like yoga andpranayam to remain fresh and in

a jolly mood.Dr. Naresh Arora, aromatherapist,Chase Aroma Clinic, Delhi, dolesout some useful tips to make youlook radiant and relaxed on yourD-day with aromatherapy.Beauty session with bridesFace wash: Use mild face wash(aloe vera for dry skin or mint tulsifor oily to normal skin) at leasttwice a day. Always apply aloe-verabased skin toner after every facecleansing.Sunscreen: Use a mild sunscreenwith SPF 15-20 preferably withrelaxing and calming aroma oils likejasmine, motia, ylang ylang and rose.Scrub: Never use hard scrubs likewalnut which may make your skinsensitive and allergic. Scrub beadswith jojoba oil, wheat germ oil andvitamin A are highly suitable.Homemade oil: Add half

teaspoon each of jojoba oil andavocado oil with two drops eachof Vitamin E and A, one dropeach of orange aroma oil andsandalwood oil. Mix together andapply 3-4 drops daily on the facewhich shall soothe your facialtissues and calm the nerves. Thispractice should be started onemonth before the wedding.Hair: A head massage with hotoil - a mixture of caster oil,sunflower almond oil and coconutoil in equal measure, infused with afew drops of an essential oil likeylang ylang, is known to be goodfor the hair and acts as anaphrodisiac. Glycerin with maltvinegar can also be added to balancethe acid content in the hair. Thismassage, followed by a hot towelwrap will help the oil to penetrateinto the scalp.

Eating tomatoes wards off depression?

If you have been feelingdowncast and gloomy, thenthe best thing to do

overcome this state of mind is toeat tomatoes a few times a week,say researchers. Researchersanalysed the mental healthrecords and diet habits of justunder 1,000 men and womenaged 70 years or over. Theyfound those eating tomatoes twoto six times a week were 46 percent less likely to suffer the bluesthan those eating the red fruitless than once a week.

A team from China andJapan, led by Kaijun Niu fromChina's Tianjin MedicalUniversity, wanted to investigatepreliminary reports thatlycopene might also promotepsychological and well asphysical health by reducingoxidative stress, or damage tohealthy brain cells, the Journal

of Affective Disorders reported.But other fruits and

vegetables do not have the samebenefits, the study found.

Eating cabbage, carrots,onions and pumpkins appearedto have little or no effect onpsychological well-being,according to the Daily Mail. Upto 20 percent of people suffer

depression at some point intheir lives, with women affectedmore than men. The elderly areat high risk because of theeffect on mood from declininghealth, bereavements andloneliness.

Tomatoes are rich in anti-oxidants, particularly lycopene,that gives them their deep red

colour and has been linked withreducing the risk of prostatecancer and heart attacks.

British consumers getthrough half-a-million tonnes oftomatoes every year - theequivalent of 19 pounds perperson a year. However, this isstill much less than in someMediterranean countries.

BACK PAIN: RELIEFAND TREATMENT

It is a common problem for officegoers, bikers, and those whorarely exercise. We dig up an

interesting selection of back paintreatments to give you relief. Timeto say ciao to back pain!Expert speak for back paintreatmentStrength and conditioning - ArnavSarkar suggests you consult yourGeneral Physician before engagingin back breaking exercises. He says,"The first thing to do is consult aspecialist and he will guide you onthe appropriate exercises. Whensomeone has back pain, they mustfirst consult their doctor to knowwhich exercises are completely offlimits and which are the ones thatthey can follow."Exercises to avoid for back pain"In general, there are some exercisesthat should be best avoided forthose with back pain. These wouldinclude situps, lying leg raises,standing toe touches, long distancejogging, etc." says our fitness guru,Arnav.Exercises for back pain reliefAfter listing out exercises that oneshould avoid, Arnav reiterates theimportance of exercise for back pain

relief. "However, it should be notedthat avoiding exercise altogether isnot the solution for back pain.Strengthening your body anddeveloping your cardio system is avery efficient way to combat backpain. Core strengthening exercisesand stretching will help to reduceback pain, similarly aerobic activitieslike walking and swimming are alsoa reliable option for those with backpain."What causes upper back pain?Aches, muscle cramps, knots aresome of the signs of upper back painthat you may be familiar with. But whatare the reasons for upper back pain?Jivesh Shetty blames the most obvioushabit that we all follow, "The mostcommon reason for upper back pain ispoor posture. Years of ignorance onhow to maintain natural gait and mostgrowing teenagers unsure about theirfast growing bodies develop a posturerepresenting their state of mind.For most healthy individual a goodposture involves keeping the chesthigh, back naturally arched andstanding upright and firm on both foot.This posture must carry us in all ourday to day activities including the sportwe participate in."

ALL-ROUND FITNESSYou are truly healthy when you are not just physically fit but alsomentally and emotionally balanced. As Sri Sri Ravi Shankar putsit, "Health is not a mere absence of disease. It is a dynamicexpression of life - in terms of how joyful, loving and enthusiasticyou are." This is where yoga helps: postures, pranayama (breath-ing techniques) and meditation are a holistic fitness package.WEIGHT LOSSThe one thing that every wants! Yoga benefits here too. Sun Salu-tations and Kapal Bhati pranayama are some ways to help loseweight with yoga. Moreover, with regular practice of yoga, wetend to become more sensitive to the kind of food our body asksfor. This can also help keep a check on weight.STRESS RELIEFA few minutes of yoga during the day can be a great way to get ridof stress that accumulates daily - in both the body and mind.Yoga postures, pranayama and meditation are effective tech-niques to release stress. Yoga Benefits: Health Benefits of YogaINNER PEACEWe all love to visit peaceful, serene spots, rich in natural beauty.Little do we realize that peace can be found right within us and we cantake a mini-vacation to experience this any time of the day! Benefit froma small holiday every day with yoga and meditation. Yoga is also one ofthe best ways to calm a disturbed mind.IMPROVED IMMUNITYOur system is a seamless blend of the body, mind and spirit. Anirregularity in the body affects the mind and similarly unpleas-antness or restlessness in the mind can manifest as an ailmentin the body. Yoga poses massage organs and strengthensmuscles; breathing techniques and meditation release stressand improve immunity.LIVING WITH GREATER AWARENESSThe mind is constantly involved in activity - swinging from thepast to the future. By simply being aware of this tendency of themind, we can actually save ourselves from getting stressed orworked up and relax the mind. Yoga and pranayama help createthat awareness and bring the mind back to the present moment,where it can stay happy and focusedBETTER RELATIONSHIPSYoga can even help improve your relationship with your spouse,parents, friends or loved ones! A mind that is relaxed, happy andcontent is better able to deal with sensitive relationship matters. Yogaand meditation work on keeping the mind happy and peaceful.INCREASED ENERGYDo you feel completely drained out by the end of the day? Shut-tling between multiple tasks through the day can sometimes bequite exhausting. A few minutes of yoga everyday provides thesecret to feeling fresh and energetic even after a long day. A 10-minute online guided meditation benefits you immensely, leav-ing you refreshed and recharged in the middle of a hectic day.

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