Is this the end for the deli?
New York's historic Jewish cafés are under threat from gentrification – and the health food movement.
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French chefs flip tradition
The ultra-opinionated Parisian chefs responsible for the creative cooking movement Le Fooding are challenging palates again with Les Incorrects or Improper Food. The week-long Paris culinary event of 2009 will finish up on December 7 and not without turning stomachs and perhaps minds around the world.
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Crumb lends his designs to Vans sneakers
Legendary artist and illustrator, Robert Crumb, known for his Zap Comix in the 1960s, is letting his characters step out again on pairs of new special edition sneakers.
New model army: The Independent teams up with Storm Models and Nick Knight's Showstudio to find the UK's freshest new faces
People-watching is riveting," declares Sarah Doukas, the founder of modelling agency Storm, when we meet on set. "If I could, I'd spend all day just wandering around looking at people." Her fascination has led to her discovery of Kate Moss, Alek Wek and Sophie Dahl, some of the most iconic and enduring models in the industry. Today though, the focus is on her latest recruits – or "new faces", as they are known – who have gathered at London's Somerset House for a rather unique shoot.
All men watch porn, and it is not bad for them
All men watch pornographic videos but it does not impact on their sexual habits or their relationships with women, a Canadian researcher has maintained after a two-year study.
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Pet of the week: The micro pig
Who are these little porkers?They're micro pigs, and no, your eyes do not deceive you – they really are quite wee. Unlike pigs that are bred for bangers, micro pigs are kept as loving, adorable pets who are actively encouraged to stay small, typically reaching a height of about 16 inches. We can safely say that this is one little piggy that won't be going to market.
Chevrolet Spark
The new Chevrolet Spark is an important new model for General Motors – but not as important as it might have been. Until October this year, GM had planned to sell its European Opel and Vauxhall operations in order to shore up its precarious financial position.
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