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☆ I pay $1,450 a month to live on a houseboat in Toronto—'the best decision I ever made': Take a look inside
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-14 | by ( Kate Fincham | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

Buying a houseboat: 'It felt like the perfect place for me'I visited one of the houseboats the following week. Moving aboard: 'The best decision I ever made'Going straight into a Canadian winter as a houseboat novice is generally considered a poor decision. Three years later, I regard buying my houseboat as the best decision I ever made. Courtesy of Kate FinchamMy bathroom has a typical residential toilet (which flushes into a holding tank below) and a bathtub. This area acts as my living room, dining room, and office, and features a wood stove and sliding glass doors that exit onto my back deck.

Persons: I've, I'd, Kate, Kate Fincham, Charlie, Finn, it's Organizations: Swans, Insurance Locations: Toronto

☆ Trump’s bombardment of dishonesty: Fact-checking 32 of his false claims to Time
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-04 | by ( Daniel Dale | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +43 min

We’re paying for close to 100% of NATO.”Facts First: Trump’s claim is false. They don’t pay their bills.”Facts First: Trump’s claim is false. (It rose to about $314 billion in 2020, Trump’s last full year in office.) Facts First: Trump’s claim is false. Facts First: Trump’s claim that “nobody died other than Ashli” is false.

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☆ I went to college at 40 while raising my 5 children. I had to make some parenting sacrifices.
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-27 | by ( Victoria Marie Lees | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Read previewMy college journey began at 40 years old when I enrolled in a community college. Not only was I starting college later in life, but I was also doing it as a mother of five children — ages 8 to 14. Related storiesInitially, I attended classes while my children were in school, praying no one got sick. I had all my children help out around the houseFrom shopping and meal preparation to laundry and cleaning, everyone helped — regardless of their age. AdvertisementI may have started college to help my children and to prove my father wrong, but I finished to help myself.

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☆ The one filling snack Michael Pollan swears by to curb his insatiable craving for potato chips
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-11 | by ( Ellyn Lapointe | Hilary Brueck | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

"I have a weakness for potato chips," Pollan told Business Insider, ahead of the release of his latest film. monticelllo/Getty ImagesIt's not just a matter of willpower: Ultra-processed snacks, like potato chips, are designed to make you want to scarf down the whole bag. AdvertisementThe speed at which ultra-processed foods deliver carbs and fats to the body also plays a role in this cycle. Since ultra-processed foods are designed to be quick and easy to consume, people eat more calories as a result. Advertisement"A very good definition of ultra-processed food is it is made from ingredients that no ordinary person keeps in their pantry," Pollan said.

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☆ The 1 filling snack Michael Pollan swears by to curb his insatiable craving for potato chips
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-11 | by ( Ellyn Lapointe | Hilary Brueck | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

"I have a weakness for potato chips," Pollan told Business Insider, ahead of the release of his latest film. In his new documentary, Food Inc. 2, Pollan explores America's addiction to ultra-processed foods. Ultra-processed snacks, like potato chips, are designed to make you want to scarf down the whole bag. AdvertisementThe speed at which ultra-processed foods deliver carbs and fats to the gut also plays a role in the cycle. Advertisement"A very good definition of ultra-processed food is it is made from ingredients that no ordinary person keeps in their pantry," Pollan said.

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☆ Interior designers share the 10 things in your kitchen you should get rid of
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-29 | by ( Sophia Mitrokostas | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

So we spoke to interior designers to figure out which items and design elements you should remove. "Nothing makes a kitchen look messier than countertop clutter," the designer said. Pixel-Shot/ShutterstockRebecca Langman, interior designer and owner of Revision Custom Home Design, told BI that open shelving is rarely the best option for kitchen storage. Advertisement"Go through your dish towels and discard those that are past their prime and no longer complement your kitchen," Jarvis said. AdvertisementToss the cleaning supplies you rarely reach forMake your kitchen neater by ditching the cleaning supplies you infrequently use.

Persons: —, Jill Jarvis, Ehrlich, Jarvis, Rebecca Langman, Langman, Joe Cangelosi, Cangelosi, Shutterstock Langman Organizations: Service, Ehrlich Interiors

☆ A Roman Head Is Unearthed, but Mysteries Remain
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-14 | by ( Victor Mather | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: 1 min

When you dig in a country with as much history as Britain, sometimes you find something remarkable. Or, in a more recent case, it might be the marble head of a woman from the Roman era that disappeared at some point in the last 250 years. Sometimes, such a find comes with a mystery: How the heck did the woman make her way from Burghley House, a stately home near Peterborough, England, to a shallow grave 300 yards away? “Burghley has thrown up all sorts of discoveries over the years,” Jon Culverhouse, the house’s curator, said. “In cupboards, under stairs.”

Persons: “ Burghley, ” Jon Culverhouse, “ Organizations: Burghley House Locations: Britain, Burghley, Peterborough, England

☆ $1 Million Homes in London
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-08 | by ( Marcelle Sussman Fischler | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

Nunhead Green | £795,000 ($1.01 million)A semi-attached, renovated two-bedroom, one-bath Victorian cottage with a contemporary interior and front and rear gardens. The London skyline is visible from the parklike Nunhead Cemetery. Neighboring Peckham Rye has an expansive park and common area with a Japanese garden, sports facilities, cafes, bars, restaurants and shops. From the Peckham Rye station, rail service takes ten minutes to London Bridge and 15 minutes to Victoria. A built-in white sink with a high arc brass faucet and the refrigerator are at the far end.

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☆ Fashion icon Iris Apfel dies at 102
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-01 | by ( Hilary Whiteman | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

Apfel died on Friday at the age of 102, according to a post on her verified Instagram page. “I go at it full, I’m very passionate about what I do,” Apfel told CNN in an interview in 2018. Jemal Countess/WireImage/Getty Images“(Styling the White House) was a relatively easy job actually, because everything had to be as close as humanly possible to the way it was,” Apfel told the Guardian in 2015. The exhibition, “Rara Avis (Rare Bird),” was the first time the museum had paid tribute to a living woman who was not a fashion designer. Apfel front row at New York Fashion Week with model Karolina Kurkova in 2016.

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☆ A complete timeline of Tom Holland and Zendaya's relationship
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-01 | by ( Olivia Singh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +53 min

AdvertisementNovember 2016: Holland and Zendaya appear in their first-ever joint cover, for The Hollywood ReporterZendaya and Tom Holland in June 2017. March 2021: Holland describes Zendaya as 'very sensible and humble'Zendaya and Tom Holland in June 2017. November 17, 2021: Holland and Zendaya comment on their relationship going publicZendaya and Tom Holland in "Spider-Man: No Way Home." February 18, 2022: Tom Holland denies reports that he bought a new house in London with ZendayaTom Holland in February 2022. I visited a lot while they were shooting it and I really, really enjoyed it.

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☆ 3 surprising heart-healthy foods according to a cardiologist dietitian, including vegetable oil
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-20 | by ( Kim Schewitz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Eating a healthy diet can lower the risk of developing cardiovascular disease. A dietitan shared three surprising foods that are good for heart health. She endorses taking a whole diet approach to improving heart health, meaning that it’s what you eat most of the time that matters. Taylor shared three surprising foods that are good for heart health. Taylor said rapeseed oil, sometimes sold as vegetable oil, is a good option for heart health, particularly for people on a budget.

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☆ I grew up poor and became unhoused as a teen. My upbringing is helping me be a better parent.
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-15 | by ( Ava Truckey | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

I grew up poor and became unhoused as a teen. I now live in a house with my partner and two children, so I sometimes get triggered by my past. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . I grew up poor and later became an unhoused teen, but now I live in a house with my two kids and partner. I don't need to bully or shame my children into being gracious, well-informed individuals.

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☆ Wow, turns out owning 75 Stanley cups isn't environmentally friendly
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-12 | by ( Katie Notopoulos | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

But the impact of manufacturing a stainless steel cup is significant, so you really need to use that cup a lot to make it worthwhile. And you're replacing dozens or even hundreds of single-use cups with that one reusable mug," said Sandra Goldmark of Columbia University's Climate School. Of course, this gets even hairier when you consider that Stanley cups have peaked in trendiness, and are now the domain of middle schoolers. The takeaway — at least environmentally: one Stanley cup is good. Many Stanley cups … not so good.

Persons: Stanley Quencher, Stanley, Sandra Goldmark, you've, —, … Organizations: Service, Business, The New York Times, Columbia, Climate Locations: California, trendiness

☆ 4.6-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Southern California
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-09 | by ( Corina Knoll | Jill Cowan | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: 1 min

An earthquake centered several miles northwest of Malibu, Calif., rattled residents across the Los Angeles area on Friday afternoon, sparking a typical flurry of posts on social media, though the authorities said no major damage or injuries had been reported. The quake happened at 1:47 p.m. local time and had a preliminary magnitude of 4.6, according to the United States Geological Survey. It was followed by several smaller aftershocks. Residents across the county reported feeling a shake that lasted for about 10 seconds, with plates clinking in cupboards and plants swaying slightly. Some residents, however, were surprised to learn of the earthquake and said they had not felt anything.

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☆ I've followed the Mediterranean diet for over 2 years. Here are 10 groceries I always stock up on.
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-16 | by ( Jennifer Barton | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

I've followed the Mediterranean diet for over 2 years, and I buy a lot of staples to keep in my pantry. Other essentials in the Mediterranean diet include foods high in healthy fats and protein. In the two years I've followed the Mediterranean diet, I've cut out red and white meat (I still eat fish) and swapped the processed buys for fresh food. Jennifer BartonOlive oil is the staple ingredient in everything I eat on the Mediterranean diet. Canned tuna is an affordable alternative to fresh fishFresh fish adds protein to the Mediterranean diet.

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☆ How to Create a Soulful but Up-to-Date Kitchen
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-23 | by ( Elizabeth Sweet | ) www.wsj.com time to read: +1 min

DON’T LET the exposed brick fool you. Until recently, this vibrant kitchen in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, was dingy, dull and stripped of original details—the victim of a hit-and-run renovation that removed every bit of character from the circa-1900 row house, says architect-designer Sarah Jacoby. Reintroducing structure and a sense of craftsmanship via a swath of handmade Shaker-style cabinetry from deVOL, a U.K. firm beloved for their traditional benchmade joinery. Hand-painted in vivid Scullery Yellow, the cupboards strike the ideal balance between historic and “of the now,” said Jacoby. “It’s just a much more welcoming place to be now,” said the owners.

Persons: Sarah Jacoby, Jacoby, ”, “ It’s Locations: Bedford, Stuyvesant , Brooklyn, New York City, deVOL, U.K

☆ The 'blue dollar' is booming: Argentina's lust for the buck pushed its black-market rate up 60,000% since peso parity ended in 2002
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-19 | by ( Anil Varma | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

For decades, the nation has been roiled by hyperinflation, sky-high interest rates, a growing mountain of debt, a string of sovereign defaults, and a cratering exchange rate. Rampant inflation has ravaged Argentina's currency over the years, wiping out much of its value against the dollar and ruining its appeal to consumers. The coveted bucks from the back alleys of Buenos Aires have their own price, even their own name: dólar blue, or the "blue dollar." AdvertisementAdvertisementUp 60,000% and going strongThe dollar's unofficial exchange rate smashed above 1,000 pesos for the first time last week, to hit levels almost three times as high as the official rate. That would almost certainly mean the blue dollar surging to new highs.

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☆ Italy's Ponza island and its cave homes are drawing Americans to live in them
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-16 | by ( Silvia Marchetti | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

Attilio Avellino – one of his nine children, and born on Ponza – joined his father in the Big Apple in 1946. But now, after decades in the US, their descendants are back on the island – living inside their old casa grotta (cave home), which they’ve renovated to a modern standard. Homes sculpted from the rockBrigida Avellino and Loredana Romano have swapped the US for their ancestral 'cave home' on Ponza. Loredana RomanoBrigida Avellino, 70 – Attilio’s daughter – lives with her daughter Loredana Romano, 44, in one of Ponza’s most beautiful cave homes. Ponza, on the other hand, is a small island which makes Romano feel safer.

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MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Great Lakes’ frigid fresh water used to keep shipwrecks so well preserved that divers could see dishes in the cupboards. Quagga mussels, native to Russia and Ukraine, were discovered in the Great Lakes in 1989, around the same time as their infamous cousin species, zebra mussels. Scientists believe the creatures arrived via ballast dumps from transoceanic freighters making their way to Great Lakes ports. They consume so many nutrients at such high rates they can render portions of the murky Great Lakes as clear as tropical seas. After 30 years of colonization, quaggas have displaced zebra mussels as the dominant mussel in the Great Lakes.

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☆ 'If you want hotel services, stay in a hotel': 6 of the most annoying traits of Airbnb guests, according to experienced hosts
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-30 | by ( Lauren Crosmedlicott | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Insider spoke to Airbnb hosts about what guest behavior they struggle with the most. AdvertisementAdvertisementAs summer vacations come to an end, over 4 million Airbnb hosts around the world are winding down after their busiest season of the year. Insider spoke to hosts from England, Wales, Dubai, and the US about the most annoying things guests do while staying in their Airbnb properties. Arrowsmith said she reminds Airbnb guests that they're "staying in a serviced apartment, not a hotel." AdvertisementAdvertisementHamed received a complaint from guests staying at his Airbnb property because it wasn't wheelchair accessible.

Persons: Frankie Fonseca, Fonseca, Adams, Polly Arrowsmith, She's, Arrowsmith, Hamdan Abdullah Hamed, Airbnb, Hamed, Amanda Morgan, Morgan Organizations: Denver Locations: England, Wales, Dubai, Merthyr Tydfil, Islington , London, Airbnb, Anglesey

☆ A couple bought an abandoned farm in Portugal for $103,000 and turned it into an off-the-grid homestead where they're raising 2 small kids — see how they did it
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-23 | by ( Amanda Goh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +15 min

A couple moved from the UK to Portugal to live on an abandoned farm they bought for $103,000. The couple moved from the UK to Portugal to restore and live on an abandoned farm. The couple fell in love with the second property they viewed — an abandoned farm set on three acres of land. The couple — who were living and traveling around in a van at that time — bought the farm for 95,000 euros, or about $103,000. The Newbys have been documenting every step of their Portuguese farm renovation on their YouTube channel.

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☆ Kitchen Upgrades You’ll Probably Regret Paying For
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-15 | by ( Sophie Donelson | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

Why had I fallen prey to the Instagram Reels and TikTok videos that malign the gap between cabinets and ceiling? My top cupboards, which hiked the cost of my cabinets about 35%, finished the millwork handsomely, but they were basically unusable. Before you, too, succumb to custom-kitchen lust, here are five “must-haves” that design pros, and some reality-checked clients, say you almost certainly don’t need.

☆ How to spice up your pantry the Mediterranean way
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-09 | by ( Susan Puckett | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

But it was the tart, earthy, tingly, subtly sweet notes provided by the sumac and Aleppo pepper that made such a lasting impression. Extra-virgin olive oil, yogurt and feta cheese are dietary mainstays, along with seasonal produce, legumes, whole grains and lean proteins. Made from deep-red Halaby chile peppers, Aleppo pepper is named for the Syrian city where it once grew in abundance. Dukkah, a blend of nuts, seeds and warm spices, makes a savory, crunchy topping on everything from soups to salads. Baharat is just one of a combination of warm spices that can punch up a chicken dish the Mediterranean way.

Persons: CNN —, Suzy Karadsheh, Ionut Groza, ”, ” Michelle Lee, Karadsheh, el hanout, ” Karadsheh, “, It’s, ” Susan Puckett Organizations: CNN, Karadsheh, The Atlanta Locations: Aleppo, Atlanta, Eastern, Europe, North Africa, Syria, Turkey

☆ "We had no choice": Two best friends bought and renovated a crumbling Victorian house together because it's nearly impossible to buy one alone
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-07 | by ( Lauren Crosmedlicott | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

Olamide Soyemi and Cullen FarleighThey were surprised in September 2019 to hear from a specialist mortgage advisor that they could secure a £500,000 mortgage. "When we started freelancing as ad creatives, we had a dream to transition into making our own content," Soyemi said. Olamide Soyemi and Cullen FarleighA few weeks later, a bit of the kitchen floor felt spongy. "It's the nightmare thing to have in your house," Farleigh said. Olamide Soyemi and Cullen Farleigh"This house has become more than just a possible asset — more than just a house," Soyemi said.

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☆ 'We had no choice': Two best friends bought and renovated a crumbling Victorian house together because it's nearly impossible to buy one alone
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-07 | by ( Lauren Crosmedlicott | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

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