Daily Archives: October 9, 2012

For extra reassurance of freshness, Brazilians can watch their sushi being made via live video feed

October 9, 2012 – 2:56 pm

by Jeff Somaio WHAT’S HAPPENING Japanese food, made popular by a steady stream of immigrants for about 100 years, is a favorite in Brazil. But when it comes to the delivery of sushi, Brazilians are worried about food hygiene. To reassure customers, Kimitachi is letting them watch the entire process online (Estadão.com, 9 September 2012). […]

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Gym rats weigh in on fitness teachers at RateYourBurn

October 9, 2012 – 2:52 pm

by Cree McCree WHAT’S HAPPENING Physique 57′s Katie Mitchell? “Total rockstar of a teacher.” Chris Griffin at Equinox? “James. F*ing. Bond.” But skip Danielle Wettan’s Crunch class: “Maybe I signed up for karaoke by accident?” Fitness buffs weigh in on their instructors’ prowess (or lack thereof) at RateYourBurn. Burners rate teachers on intensity, cardio and […]

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Does that car come in brown?

October 9, 2012 – 2:46 pm

by Stefania Revelli WHAT’S HAPPENING Silver, white and now brown. After nearly phasing out a few years ago as a preferred car color, brown is making a comeback (Yahoo.com, August 2012). According to Jane Harrington, global color manager of PPG, brown evokes feelings of stability, authenticity and comfort that are reminiscent of appreciated lifestyle indulgences […]

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PEOPLE POWER GETS PRACTICAL

October 9, 2012 – 2:36 pm

by Gwyneth Holland People Power is manifesting itself around Europe, as post-recession consumers increasingly take a pragmatic approach to building the communities around them. Regeneration initiatives have sprung up everywhere, and hyper-local currencies are even helping to keep cash flowing among locals. Many Britons now embrace the idea of reshaping and reinvigorating their own communities. […]

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