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GREEN CAR JOURNAL PRAISES CADILLAC ELR-EXCLUSIVE TECHNOLOGY.

Green Car Journal awardedthe Cadillac ELR electrified luxury coupe its 2014

Green Car Technology Award forthe Regen on Demand system,which allows the driver to usepaddle shifters on the steeringwheel to temporarily regenerateenergy and store it as electricityin the battery pack for later use.The award was announcedWednesday at The WashingtonAuto Show in Washington, D.C.

“Regen on Demand is one of thekey systems enabl ing theCadillac ELR to merge per for-mance with efficiency in a dy-namic new way,” said J imVurpillat, director of emergingmarkets at Cadillac. “Putting re-generative braking at the driver’sfinger tips suppor ts the ELR’s 540ki lometre tota l dr iv ing rangewhile also adding a fun-to-driveelement to the premium luxurycoupe.”

Traditional performance vehiclesallow drivers to upshift and down-shift the mechanical transmis-sion through steer ing wheel-mounted paddles. ELR’s Regenon Demand feature is unique tothe vehicle and bui lds onCadillac’s performance-bred heri-tage.“Cadillac has cleverly evolved acommon electric-drive efficiencysystem into an intriguing featurethat adds a new dimension to thedriving experience,” said RonCogan, editor and publisher ofGreen Car Journal andCarsOfChange.com.“Ever-increasing eff iciency iscrucial to our driving future, yetefficiency itself is not an attrac-tion for a great many car buyers,”he said. “Cadillac’s Regen onDemand is an inspired exampleof how technology can increaseefficiency while connecting witha driver, enhancing driving dy-namics along the way.”

On the heels of Toronto City Council's recent decision not to cut the TorontoHome Buying Tax (Land Transfer Tax) in its 2014 Budget, Toronto's REAL-TORS® are looking forward to joining Torontonians in speaking out aboutthis issue during the upcoming municipal election. REALTORS® arealso calling on municipal election candidates to support home buyersand owners by committing to provide relief from the Land Transfer Tax."Torontonians have made it clear that they want the Land Transfer Tax cut,but, unfortunately, City Council chose not to. This was a central issue forTorontonians in the last municipal election and they gave City Council astrong mandate to cut this tax. Torontonians continue to feel stronglyabout this unfair and hurtful tax and thousands of them made their voicesheard to City Council, in recent months, during the City's budget debates.REALTORS® look forward to continuing to raise this issue, along with thepublic, during the municipal election campaign. We believe thatTorontonians will, once again, expect City Council to take action on thisissue," said Dianne Usher, President, Toronto Real Estate Board.A recent poll, conducted by Ipsos Reid, found that 69% of Torontonianssupport a phase-out of the Toronto Land Transfer Tax.

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When designer Wendell Rodricks' Padma Shri honour wasannounced on the eve of our 65th Republic Day, the news causeda flutter in Indian fashion circles. Basking in the deluge ofcongratulatory messages on social networking sites, Rodrickscouldn't hold the tears back, while on a faraway cruise. Can theIndian fashion fraternity savour this accolade as another positivestep towards greater credibility for the entire industry? -

"I did get teary many times on the first day. I was in a state of ‘this isn'thappening to me. They are talking about someone else'. But now, Ihave accepted the fact. Personally, I did not believe I would get it, soI'm humbled, honoured and happy." This was Goa-based designerWendell Rodricks' reaction when we spoke to him after he was an-nounced as the recipient of the prestigious Padma Shri award, thisyear.This is only the second time that a mainstream designer has receivedthe four th highest civilian award of the country, the first being veteranDelhi-based designer Ritu Kumar, who received the same last year.TIME FOR SUPPORTThe members of the fraternity, who often receive less to zero suppor tfrom the government, are hailing the consistent attention towards thework put in by fashion designers as a welcome change."This is a big step. Ritu deserved this long ago. But now, with amainstream designer getting the honour, I'm sure it will affect govern-ment, the fashion industry and the public's perception of fashion,"expresses Rodricks, who has not just worked on his collections in acareer spanning more than 20 years, but has also penned books likeModa Goa and Green Room, apar t from being a revivalist, workingextensively in his home state of Goa.CHANGING PERCEPTIONSSunil Sethi, President of the Fashion Design Council of India (FDCI),the apex body of fashion design in India, helps us char t the progress."For two-three years, everyone has seen that fashion weeks have

become serious B2B (Business To Business) events. So, graduallythe government has star ted collaborating with designers on variousprojects, much more than what was done earlier. This has helped thefraternity get credibility in their eyes," he analyses.INSPIRATION FOR YOUNG TURKSThese awards act as major morale booster for other designers aswell and go a long way in instilling optimism in the industry. "Thefashion fraternity will now, hopefully, gain the esteem and adulation itdeserves," shares designer Nikhil Thampi, stressing that in India,even today, a large number of people do not even consider fashiondesigning as a respectable profession, which he hopes will changewith the bestowing of the Padma Shri on designers.

Designer Wendell Rodricks during one of his previous shows. File pic

SS 14 shoe trend for men WE SAW DESIGNERS PUSHING COOL SUMMERTONES, MIXED WITH CLASSIC FINIS AT THE VARIOUSFASHION WEEKS PREVIEW AROUND THE WORLD.

LOAFERSWe saw loafer-love last year, but it's making waves this season. This isan all-American inspired look. They come in many variants and havebecome a popular choice of footwear for modern men. A stylish andrefined silhouette makes it an easy-to-wear office footwear option, andcan be worn over the weekends too. The versatile shoe is lightweight, lowcut, comfortable and practical and that makes it a perfect spring summershoe.SNEAKERSThis sporty shoe has a shift in style and feel and combines superiorcomfort with fresh design details and a new neutral colour palette. Amodern twist to this footwear makes it an ideal shoe to spor t for aday out with friends.NAUTICAL SHOESNautical is a favourite among men and extremely popular amongdesigners. One way to wear the trend is to wear your nautical shoewithout socks.

And it made choosing office, party or holiday style easier for men. Clas-sic summer trends included a range of footwear, from flip-flops to espa-drilles to sandals to loafers. The trend is stylish, but the idea behind thetrend is to provide obvious benefits in extreme heat and at beach locations. It'sa sensible addition to any wardrobe. We give you some everyday options thatare versatile enough to be paired with trousers, jeans, or shorts.

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Homeowners are always curious about the market value of theirhome, especially those who are seriously thinking about selling their home.

"Real estate is hyper local - prices can vary hugely betweenneighbourhoods, and even between blocks in the sameneighbourhood," says Phil Dorner, president of the Ontario Real Es-tate Association. "Speak to a real estate professional who works inyour community to get an accurate idea of what your local market isdoing. A Realtor can per form a comparative market analysis todetermine what your hone is currently wor th."Dorner offers some broad guidelines to homeowners to begin theirassessment:" Location: Location remains the single largest variable inreal estate. How close is your home to transit, school? What aboutameni t ies l ike recreat ional fac i l i t ies and shopping centres?

HOW TO DETERMINEWHAT YOUR

Homes close to transit and amenities tend to have higher valuesthan those that are less conveniently located." Space: What is the square footage of your home? Howmany bedrooms and bathrooms does it have? The size of yourhome is another major factor in assessing its value." Type: What kind of home do you own? Is it a detachedhome, condominium, townhouse or semi-detached? As a rule, single familydetached homes are (generally) the most valuable, followed by semis, townhousesand condominiums." Condition: Has your home been updated? Have you done any majorrenovations? Does your home have a modern kitchen or bathroom(s)? Homesthat have been updated, and that are well-maintained, tend to command top dollar.Your Realtor will be able to provide a detailed breakdown of the value of your homebased on these variables and many more.For more information, visit www.wedothehomework.ca

HOME ISWORTH?

GTA CommercialREALTORS® Repor tLatest Commercial

Market FiguresToronto Real Estate Board Commercial Network Membersrepor ted 427,926 square feet of leased industrial, commer-cial/retail and office space on a per square foot net basisthrough the TorontoMLS system in January 2014 (for proper-ties where pricing was disclosed). This result was vir tuallyunchanged compared to 428,513 square feet of space leasedin January 2013.The amount of industrial space leased was up by almost 11per cent on a year-over-year basis to 356,440 and accountedfor 83 per cent of total leased space. The average industriallease rate was similar to last year, with an average $5.21 persquare foot net in January 2014 compared to $5.31 per squarefoot net a year earlier. Average lease rates were down for thecommercial/retail and office segments of the market. Thesedeclines were largely due to a year-over-year change in themix of office and commercial proper ties sold.“The industrial segment of the market is impor tant in thecontext of the southern Ontario economy, including the manu-facturing sector. If we continue to see an increase in leasedindustrial space this year, this could indicate that industrialfirms are anticipating an increase in demand for their prod-ucts and therefore are looking to take on more space to helpaccommodate increased production,” said Commercial Com-mittee Chair Cynthia Lai.There were 42 combined industrial, commercial/retail andoffice sales in January 2014, for which pricing was disclosed.This result was in line with 43 transactions in January 2013.The year-over-year change in average selling prices wasmixed on a per square foot basis. The average sellingprice for industrial proper ties was much higher this pastJanuary compared to 2013, because this year’s transac-tions involved smaller proper ties compared to last year..Smaller proper ties tend to sell for more on a per squarefoot net basis.Commercial/retail pricing was basically unchanged com-pared to January 2013 and office pricing was down byabout nine per cent year-over-year.“The consensus view is that the Canadian economy isexpected to grow at a faster pace in 2014 compared to2013. The increased rate of growth should be driven byan improvement in expor ts, due to a strengthening USeconomy and weaker Canadian dollar vis-à-vis the US. Thisshould bode well for the commercial real estate market, andin par ticular the industrial sector,” added Ms. Lai.



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HOMEOWNERSHIP IMPORTANT TOGENERATION X AND Y ONTARIANS

CONTD. FROM PAGE 25"It's no surprise that a strong majority of Torontonians want theHome Buying Tax cut. They believe that this is the wrong way forCity Council to fund City services because this tax hurts peoplewhen they can least afford it. It penalizes people like growingfamilies, down-sizing retirees, and even first-time home buyerssaving for a down payment," said Usher.In addition to hurting people when they are most vulnerable, RE-ALTORS® have pointed out numerous other concerns with theToronto Land Transfer Tax. In particular, REALTORS®, and thepublic, have told City Council that this tax:" has become more and more regressive as time hasgone by because its rebate for first-time home buyers and its taxrates have not been adjusted with inflation, resulting in about 40%of first-time home buyers paying some LTT to City Hall and thehighest land transfer tax rate being levied on home buyers pur-chasing below average-priced homes;" makes Toronto less affordable by significantly increas-ing upfront costs for home buyers ($12,000 for the purchaser of anaverage detached home, in addition to a similar amount for theprovincial land transfer tax);" impacts the economy by dampening home sales by16% annually, according to a study by the C.D. Howe Institute,thereby risking jobs that depend on spin-off spending (averagesapproximately $53,000 for every re-sale housing transaction, ac-cording to a study conducted by the Altus Group) generated whenpeople move;" makes Toronto less competitive, as the only municipal-ity in Ontario with two land transfer taxes;" poses risks for funding City services because the rev-enue that it generates fluctuates with the City's real estate market,and is unpredictable; and," is unfair because it forces people who have to move,like downsizing seniors or growing families, to pay thousands ofdollars more than their fair share, for the same level of municipalservices as those who don't move."Home ownership is a wor thy goal, which benefits our City inmany ways. City Council should not be making home ownershipmore difficult to achieve, and it should be focused on eliminatingrisks to Toronto's economy and competitiveness, funding ser-vices in a predictable way, and fair taxation policies," said VonPalmer, Chief Government and Public Affairs Officer. "TREB hasconsistently, and loudly, spoken out on this issue and we willcontinue to do so during the municipal election campaign be-cause it is the right thing to do."

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LARGE MAJORITY THINK OWNING MAKES MORE SENSE THAN RENTING

The importance of homeownership ranks high among Ontario'syounger generations - 77% of Generation Y and 79% of GenerationX [1] say it is important to them, according to new research conductedby Ipsos Reid on behalf of the Ontario Real Estate Association(OREA). The study, the first of its kind for OREA, examined publicopinion in Ontario on a variety of matters pertaining to the Ontarioreal estate market. The first set of results released in December 2013highlighted Ontarians' outlook on the 2014 real estate market andeconomy.

"A large majority of younger Ontarians believe that owning ahome makes more sense than renting," says Sean Simpson, vicepresident, Ipsos Public Affairs. "They also have a positive perceptionof the economy and the current residential real estate market inOntario, both of which are important considerations in the decisionto buy a home. Insights like these help us understand the motivationfor younger people to buy homes."

A significant percentage of Gen Y and X'ers, 76% and 82%respectively, think it makes more sense to own a home rather thanrent over the long-term. Furthermore, 73% of Gen Y and 82% of GenX believe real estate is a good investment. In terms of the currentresidential real estate market in Ontario, more than half of Gen Y andGen X have a favourable assessment (51% and 63% respectively),while only 23% and 17% have a negative assessment. The majorityalso describe the economy as 'good' right now (61% of Gen Y and57% of Gen X).

"The desire to own a home is alive and well among thesedemographics," says Phil Dorner, president of the Ontario Real Estate

Association. "Their positive forecasts show that these new andaspiring homeowners understand the long-term investment potentialof residential real estate."

Looking ahead:One-third of Gen X'ers, and 39% of Gen Y believe the real estate

market in Ontario will be stronger in the next year, while only 20%and 19%, respectively, believe it will get weaker

Looking ahead to the next 10 years, 50% of Gen Y and 48% ofGen X believe the provincial real estate market will be stronger

14% of Gen Y and 17% of Gen X say they are 'very likely' to buya home within the next two years

Other generational perceptions and results from the studyinclude:

Homeownership" 30% of Gen Y and 61% of Gen X own a home" 76% of Gen Y and 82% of Gen X say owning a home gives

them a sense of prideTop reasons for purchasing a homeOf those respondents who indicate that they currently own, or

are likely to purchase a home in the future, Generation Y cites 'desireto own a home of my own' (33%), 'long term investment value' (32%)and 'financial readiness' (29%) as their top reasons

Generation X cites 'desire for a larger home' (31%), 'long terminvestment value' and 'desire to own a home of my own' (30% each),followed by 'mortgages rates were/are right' (29%)

[1] For the purposes of this study, these generations are defined,Generation X - born 1965-1980; Generation Y - born 1981-1995


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Save Max - Corporate Sponsor of the Sochi2014 Winter Olympics Opening ceremony

Save Max Team was theproud sponsor of anothercommunity event –

Opening ceremony of 2014Winter Olympics organised byBrampton Nor thwest Connects.The event was held on Feb 7th,at Cassie Campbell RecreationCentre with some 400 studentsfrom about 20 Brampton Catholicand public elementary schools.There were schools from PeelDistrict School Board, Dufferin-Peel Catholic District SchoolBoard, local agencies, PeelRegional Police, City ofBrampton, politicians, parents,residents and businesses.Students carried a flamelessmock-up of an Olympic torcharound the perimeter of the reccentre— handing it from oneschool to another. They all werewearing Save Max toques. SaveMax team was there throughoutthe event to suppor t and cheerthe students for their immensehard work and par ticipation.Mr. Raman Dua of Save MaxReal Estate Inc. was honoured tobe on the Red Carpet with allother dignitaries including theformer Canadian Olympians LoriDupuis and Vicky Sunohara, whowere members of the women’sice hockey teams.Save Max proved it again - theycare for the community, theycare for their clients!



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Keep your bathroomsparkling clean

TORONTO: Home ownership in the Greater Toronto Area remains affordableand there are many people looking to purchase a home. In January, thenumber of homes listed for sale was down quite strongly compared to lastyear, which means that it was difficult for some buyers to find a home.Greater Toronto Area REALTORS® repor ted 4,135 sales through theTorontoMLS system in January 2014. This result was down by 2.2 percent in comparison to January 2013. New listings entered into thesystem were down over the same period by 16.6 per cent to 8,822.“Looking forward, it is possible that strong price growth, and thereforean increase in home equity, will act as a trigger for more households tolist their homes for sale. This is especially the case for householdswhose life styles are changing, including those with an expanding familylooking for a larger home or empty nesters looking to downsize,” saidDianne Usher, President, Toronto Real Estate Board.The average selling price for January 2014 sales was $526,528 – up bymore than nine per cent compared to $482,080 in January 2013.“The pace of price growth will remain strong in 2014. Similar to lastyear, competition between buyers for singles, semis and town homesin the City of Toronto and surrounding regions will continue to exer tupward pressure on selling prices. At the same time, mortgage rateswill remain near historic lows, so despite strong price growth, home owner-ship will remain affordable for the average household in the GTA,” said JasonMercer, TREB’s Senior Manager of Market Analysis.

Just like keeping the rest of your house clutter-free and hygienic,one should pay special attention to their bathroom. This is because abathroom is also indicative of your personal style. After all, what's the

point of a nice clean home but a bathroom that looks neglected? Here aresome methods to help you spruce it up:- De-clutter your bathroom shelf. It is important to throw out all the unusedand outdated shampoos, conditioners, face washes and all other personalhygiene products. You don't want to hoard expired products.- Most of us often forget to get a new set of towels for the bathroom.You can wash and re-use them after your family or guests have uti-lized them but only up to a certain point.- Clear out your bathroom cabinets of things that are more than a year old. Whetherits hair bands, old scrunchies and other accessories, you need to replace themwith new ones. Your bathroom shouldn't be used as a dump-yard.- Soap dishes should be cleaned regularly. The soap residue thataccumulates in the dish can become unhygienic.- It's nice to buy a new toilet brush every six months, as they are usedeveryday and wear off faster.

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body & soul BEST HABITSFOR HEALTHYSKIN

5 signs of hair damage

Recipe: Broccolimushroom pasta,

choco muffins

Best habits for healthy skin

10 ways to deal with knee painBe it a party, date or an office interview, you want to

look perfect and that is incomplete without perfectlydone hair. Often, we go to great lengths to achieve

this and subject our hair to all kinds of tools and products! Inthe bargain, your hair gets damaged. The earlier you spotsigns of hair damage, the faster you can help salvage them.We help you decode the signs... When hair gets crunchy - Totest this, take a strand of hair between your palms, rub itbetween your fingers and listen: if you hear or feel it crunching,you may want to consider adding some extra nourishment toyour hair. When it stretches like chewing gum — No matterhow healthy your hair is, when it's wet, even the strongest ofhair tends to stretch. But if your hair feels super gummy, it is one of the suresigns of hair damage of the worst kind. It is advisable todiscontinue whatever shampoo or product you are applyingto your hair immediately. When it tangles constantly — Wavyhair tends to tangle more at the ends. This means that youshould lay of f hea t and s ty l ing products and pay moreattention to your daily hair care routine.

When it 's too porous — When hair gets damaged, itsporosity increases. Increased porosity also leads to your hairabsorbing more dye/colour than it should (which might giveyou a shade darker than usual). Also, after it is dyed, yourhair will lose colour faster than it should. When it breakseasily — This one's a no-brainer. If you wake up every morningand see your pillow covered with broken hair, it means yourhair is too brittle and has to be rescued; else you won't beable to grow them too long.

Sometimes cooking shouldbe done for the sheer joyof it, simply to take your

mind off things. It's notimperative to always invitefriends over for a meal and bethe obliging host, and later tireyourself with all the cleaning upin the wake of the party. Turnthe cooking-and-serving-guests idea on its head and goall out with a cook and eatsession with a few close friendsin the comfort of your apartment,not to mention, friends withwhom you share your love offood. There is somethingintimate about cooking together,not only does it make way forcandid conversations, but alsorejuvenates you by breaking themonotony. In such get-togethers, it is very critical youplan the menu beforehand andeven run through the list ofingredients required so thatthere is no ambiguity overingredients that are alreadyavailable with you, and the onesthat need to be bought. Butdon't get carried away settingan elaborate meal plan as you'll

remain occupied doing the prepup instead of enjoying somelight moments with you pals. Itis not to say that you don't tryout something new, only avoidmaking it too tedious for thegang of you. For an occasionlike that, an easy three coursemeal should be perfect. Sincethe friend I cooked in with is avegetarian, I am proposing alavish, green spread comprisinga fresh salad, a pasta dish forthe mains, and choco muffinsfor dessert. The recipes can be puttogether in a matter of fewhours, including baking abouttwo batches of muffins. Tocheck on the cupcakes everynow and then and watch themfluff up little by little was thehighpoint of my time cookingtogether. Here's presenting therecipes of the three courses wemanaged to line up. It isadvisable to begin with thebaking, so that you can haveyour muffins out of the ovenand onto a cooling rack, andthen proceed with the saladfollowed by the main course.

Winter, summer or rain, not to forget pollution can hamper,dry your skin and damage it. But the story continues,you can change the course of the condition of your skin

by following certain habits for healthy skin. We collate the besthealthy skin care tips that have been shared by our experts. Havehealthy skin throughout the year, and you don't even have to spendmillions on spa treatments and beauty products. Let's find out the20 best habits for healthy skin that suits your budget.

Habits for Healthy Skin: Skin care for office goersWith air conditioning the temperature of surrounding is reduced

to 21 to 26 degree Celsius. This disturbs body temperature mechanismand reduces the production of sweat at all areas except at underarms,palms and soles. Also it reduces the oiliness of skin leading to dryand dehydrated skin.

Air conditioning leads to premature wrinkling, excessivedryness of skin, chapped lips, eczema's, itching with infection overit. It is observed multiple air borne contact dermatitis(eczema's)spread because of unclean filters.

Habits for Healthy Skin: Skin care for office goersPreventive measures:If possible centralized air conditioning units should not be

installed in offices. Filters of AC units should be cleaned at regularintervals to prevent spread of air borne diseases.

Regular use of moisturisers on damp skin surface of exposedareas, lip balms should be used.

Excessive use of harsh soaps should be avoided glycerin basedmild soaps should be used. Protective clothing should be worn.

Taking breaks at regular intervals outside air conditionedenvironment is necessary.

Habits for Healthy Skin: Skin care for menMen's skin is thicker, thus they tend to have larger pores and

produce more oil. It is believed that most of the skin related ageingsigns in men start to show up because of overexposure to the sun.

Knees are the most commonly injured joints in the body andthe pain is among the most excruciating ones. They arethrobbing inflammations and cause stiffness of the joints.

"Severe knee pain will never go away 100%. But you can make itnegligible by taking few precautionary measures," says ChaitanyaShah, mobility consultant and Founder, Orthofit. Read on to knowwhat you can do to deal with knee pain so that the problem becomesbearable.

For most forms of knee pain, applying ice is the first step torecovery. Ice also acts as an anesthetic to soothe the ache. Use anice pack or ice cubes inside a plastic bag. Just make sure the ice packis wrapped in a towel, so it does not come in direct contact with yourskin. Avoid the knee bashers. Some activities, such as running andhiking over hilly terrain put a greater demand on the kneecap than

others. Examine your shoes, no heels, no awkward bumps and nohard materials. If there's any difference in the lengths of both yourlegs, ensure you get insoles so your body posture is balanced.

Muscle up your leg muscles. To strengthen the quadriceps,the thigh muscles that hold your knees in place, start with straightleg raises. Consult a physiotherapist for more exercises.

Work your hamstrings. To rehabilitate an injured knee, it isessential to build up strength in the hamstring muscles on theback of the thigh. These six foods are excellent support for yourknees; berries, ginger, avocado, flaxseeds, omega-3-rich fish, andsoy.

Posture and you To get the most from your knees keep a goodposture especially while at work. Attention is to be paid to thechair you are sitting on. If the chair is too low the knees are inflexion constantly, not good. If the chair is too high you arestruggling for foot support. "Get a chair ideal for your height whereyour knees are bent at a comfortable angle, allowing you to sitdown and get up easily. Sitting cross-legged and using low furniturecan usher in knee problems over the years", points Dr DilipNadkarni, Orthopedic surgeon specialized in Arthroscopic or Key-hole surgery for the Knee Joint. Excessive sodium to be avoidedas it contributes to water retention and swelling, which putspressure on your knees and causes pain.

The nightshade family of vegetables should be had inmoderation; particularly if your knee pain is caused by arthritis.Nightshade vegetables include green peppers, cayenne, eggplant,paprika, tomatoes, and potatoes, all of which contain sotanine, atoxin to which arthritis sufferers may have a particular sensitivity.

World Vision launched its GoodChocolate Guide(www.goodchocolateguide.ca) tohelp Canadians shop for Valentine'streats they can trust not to containany dark secrets. Whether they're on-line or in line, shoppers can use themobile-friendly guide to find choco-late products that are ethically certi-fied to be child-labour free.

True love has no secrets: World Visionlaunches "Good Chocolate Guide" to help

Canadians shop ethically this Valentine's Day

According to the aid agency, childslavery and trafficking is an ongoingproblem in the cocoa industry, par-ticularly in West Africa. The risks forchildren who work on cacao planta-tions include:" Injuries from machetes used to clearland and cut down cacao pods;" Exposure to chemicals, includingpesticides;

" Exhaustion from working long hoursin intense heat;" Abuse from employers;" Poor nutrition and limited access tohealth care;" Jeopardized education"Tackling child labour is not only upto companies who earn profits fromchocolate, but also consumers whoget pleasure from it. World Vision's

Good Chocolate Guide will help Ca-nadians indulge in their favouritetreats while still being ethical andprotecting children," said CherylHotchkiss, manager of World Vision'sNo Child for Sale awareness cam-paign. "Camino's product portfolio in-cludes over 75 products, primarilychocolate based, all of which are FairTrade and Organic," said Jeff Mains,chief executive officer of Camino, aCanadian company featured in theGood Chocolate Guide. "Our directrelationships with our producer part-ners, along with the Fairtrade certifi-cation and logo, is the consumer'sassurance that every ingredient fromBean to Camino Bar has been ethi-cally sourced."FACTS85 million children are doing dirty,dangerous and degrading workaround the world. Agriculture remainsby the far the biggest sector, particu-larly in Africa. (International LabourOrganization)An estimated 1.8 million childrenwork in cocoa farming in West Af-rica. (Tulane University)Approximately 95 percent of thechocolate sold around the world to-day is not certified to be free from theuse of forced, child or traffickedlabour. (Ten Campaign)



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