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☆ Meghan Markle’s Neutral Cashmere Is ‘Power Casual’
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-17 | by ( Rory Satran | ) www.wsj.com time to read: +1 min

When Meghan Markle first rose to minor celebrity on the show “Suits,” she was wearing the buttoned-up wardrobe of a young lawyer: pencil skirts, strict button-ups and yes, suits. When she then reached unimaginable heights of global fame as Prince Harry ‘s girlfriend and then wife, she dressed impeccably for the endless public appearances in coat dresses, high-heeled pumps and even fascinators. With her upright daughter-of-a-yoga-teacher posture and seemingly endless supply of camel wrap coats, she has, until recently, dressed for a relentlessly public life. But in the six-part series “Harry & Meghan,” currently the number-two show on Netflix in the U.S., the duchess of Sussex presents a cozier, quieter, more intimate style. Ms. Markle’s message appears to be: I am grounded, sincere, and down-to-earth, but refined.

☆ Small-business owners can innovate on flexibility and work policies to stand out from major companies competing for talent
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-16 | by ( Alexandra York | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

But small-business owners that can offer flexibility have a competitive edge in hiring. She suggested that small-business owners can more precisely tailor things like remote-work opportunities and mental-health benefits based on their employees' needs. Here's how Meghan Lee, Angela Lee, and McGrail suggest small-business owners innovate their policies to compete with big companies for talent. Be creative with remote-work opportunitiesAs more workers require flexibility in their jobs, small-business owners can innovate on remote-work policies to compete with companies that may be requiring a return to the office. Angela Lee suggested small-business owners invest in benefits like mental-health packages or stipends.

Chase Freedom Flex℠ and Chase Freedom® cardholders can activate the Q1 bonus categories through their Chase account starting December 15, 2022, until March 14, 2023. How Chase Freedom quarterly bonus categories workEach quarter of the year, the Chase Freedom Flex℠ and Chase Freedom® cards earn 5% back (or 5x points) on a different set of bonus categories. That's why you can think of the Chase Freedom Flex℠ and Chase Freedom® bonus categories as earning you either 5% back or 5x points. Previous Chase Freedom quarterly bonus categoriesFor Q4 2022 (October through December), the Chase Freedom bonus categories are Walmart and PayPal. Right now, there are alternative bonuses available directly through Chase for the Freedom cards — find out more in our guide to the current Chase Freedom offers and in our Chase Freedom Flex review.

☆ Happy hours, holiday parties, and office gossip are back. For remote workers, the FOMO is real.
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-15 | by ( Rebecca Knight | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

Much is written about the professional opportunities remote employees miss by not working in person. On an intellectual level, I realize it's silly to experience pangs of FOMO for work get-togethers that I can't possibly go to. But on a middle-school level, I can't help but feel a stab of sadness about not being included in office social life, especially during this most social time of year. But now that more employees are back to in-person work, there are good times to be had — and remote employees are taking notice. Remote work works for my life, my family, and my job, and despite the drawbacks, I'd rather be WFH than any other setup.

☆ Meet 41-year old Judge Aileen Cannon, the Trump-nominated Floridian who will pick the special master to weed through the documents seized at Mar-a-Lago
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-13 | by ( Kimberly Leonard | Azmi Haroun | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

Judge Aileen Cannon recently reversed a big win that she had handed Trump's defense team. Judge Aileen Cannon gave her confirmation testimony to the Senate Judiciary Committee over Zoom on July 29, 2020. There, she prosecuted cases involving narcotics, fraud, firearms, and immigration cases, according to her Senate confirmation document. Cannon during her confirmation hearing thanked Rubio as well as fellow Republican Sen. Rick Scott of Florida for their "continued support." "Judge Cannon is a great judge who I am very proud to have enthusiastically supported," Rubio told Insider through his office when asked about the connection.

☆ Tech jobs: Recent grads send in hundreds of apps in unfamiliar, shrinking market
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-10 | by ( David Ingram | David Ingram Covers Tech For Nbc News. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +6 min

Now, though, they’re applying for tech jobs at possibly the worst time in years, as nearly every part of the sector from streaming services to robotics has laid off people or frozen hiring. He graduated with a computer science degree in December 2021, a time he now sees as “the beginning of the end” for the most recent tech boom. “My biggest chances of getting a job in the U.S. kind of tanked,” he said, because of the recent layoffs. At colleges and universities, interest in computer science soared during the most recent tech boom. Lam, who’s scheduled to graduate in December 2023, said he originally thought the layoffs in tech would hurt junior-level people the most.

☆ I'm a wellness-app founder who developed insomnia in lockdown. Here's the routine I used to get my sleep back on track.
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-09 | by ( Lola Christina Alao | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

She told Insider she began sleeping terribly while working up to 14 hours in lockdown. My morning — and evening — routines used to be very different when I had insomnia in 2020. I like to say affirmations when I'm in a depressed mood — but when I'm feeling tired, breathing exercises help a lot. I start with more high-level strategic things, like reviewing the product roadmap — things that actually require a lot of brainpower. After three hours of this deep-focus time, I go out and walk my dog to make sure I'm getting enough exposure to light.

☆ Hair oiling, cups of tea and mom's beauty secrets: Welcome to South Asian Gen Z’s ‘auntie’ era
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-08 | by ( Sakshi Venkatraman | Sakshi Venkatraman Is A Reporter For Nbc Asian America. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +10 min

Before Kaaviya Sambasivam left for elementary school each morning, her mother performed a ritual that generations of South Asian women had done before. South Asian women, fueled in part by lockdown forcing them to go home to their moms, have become a receptive TikTok community. Uniquely South Asian routines that once relegated them to the social outskirts now find an audience of thousands online. Other South Asian women say they can relate too. She remembers the days when the Facebook group Subtle Curry Traits was the only cultural touchstone for South Asian diaspora kids.

☆ Neck pain associated with poor sleep position
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-07 | by ( Sandee Lamotte | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

CNN —Neck pain may have many causes: Stress, poor posture, texting, injuries from sports, car or other accidents and chronic illnesses such as fibromyalgia, to name a few. Don't sleep on your stomach if you want to avoid neck pain, experts say. What to do about neck painWhat’s the best course of action if you wake up with neck pain? Studies show exercise can improve neck pain from sleep much better than other noninvasive interventions such as massage, acupuncture, yoga or relaxation techniques. A 2020 study found mood and sleep improved when people with chronic neck pain increased their exercise levels.

☆ This boutique yoga and Pilates workout stock is an industry leader with 30% upside, Citi says
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-06 | by ( Sarah Min | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Shares of Xponential Fitness could surge roughly 30% as the boutique fitness firm emerges as an industry leader, according to Citi. Analyst James Hardiman initiated coverage of Xponential Fitness with a buy rating, saying the franchisor behind the Club Pilates, YogaSix, Pure Barre classes and more is quickly expanding its business and can be resilient in a downturn. "XPOF has carved out a defensible and profitable position as the industry leader in the boutique fitness space. All this means shares of Xponential Fitness have handily outpaced the market this year. The fitness boutique stock is up 10% this year, while the S & P 500 is down roughly 17%.

☆ 6 everyday ways to keep back pain at bay
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-06 | by ( Dana Santas | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

CNN —For many people, back pain can make it difficult to function in everyday life. A proactive, daily-life approach to cultivating a healthy body is the key to keeping back pain at bay, writes Dana Santas. fizkes/Adobe StockBut what if, instead of being reactive, you took small daily steps to proactively avoid back pain altogether? Unfortunately, many people are unaware of the everyday actions that contribute to back pain — or steps that can be taken to avoid it. Taking a proactive, daily-life approach to cultivating a healthy body is the key to keeping back pain at bay.

☆ An activewear startup backed by Michael Jordan's son hit its first fundraising goal. Here's how Äktiiv plans to take on Lululemon and Nike.
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-05 | by ( Matthew Kish | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Äktiiv products are biodegradable and made from plants. The Portland, Oregon, startup Äktiiv, which rhymes with black sleeve, launched its first products on Kickstarter in November and recently hit its fundraising goal. Cash from the campaign will be used to scale the company, including its marketing. But there's a twist: Äktiiv products are biodegradable and made from plants, not materials derived from oil or plastics. Similarly, Äktiiv products are designed to be worn in the gym, not while running errands.

☆ I help brides get in shape for their weddings with an online-only business — here's how I set it up and keep raking in clients
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-03 | by ( Perri Ormont Blumberg | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Stephanie Thomas is a bridal personal trainer in Maryland who offers all her services virtually. I'm a bridal personal trainer, certified health coach, and the owner of Stephanie Thomas Fitness, which I officially launched in 2019. Prior to my rebrand, I was a general women's fitness coach and helped women through personal training and yoga classes. The newsletter includes a motivational message, a weekly blog post feature, a recipe of the week, and a feature of one of my favorite wedding, fitness, or lifestyle products. Rebecca runs an online-coaching community for women in business called Badass Business Co, and signing up was one of the best decisions I've made.

The authors noted that “social forces” may have played a part in the accelerated brain aging seen among their Black subjects. A lot of things contribute to dementia and Alzheimer’s, like high blood pressure and diabetes. Pete Comparoni“Elevated blood pressure is a very strong risk factor for worsening cerebrovascular disease,” King said. One option is through activities like restorative yoga, which Grant said can help address stress and regulate blood pressure and brain function. You have to go to your primary care doctor and check your blood pressure and blood sugar level.

☆ Millions suffer from long Covid — and it costs them $9,000 a year in health-care expenses, on average
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-01 | by ( Greg Iacurci | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +11 min

There is no cure or approved treatment for ME/CFS; as with long Covid, patient symptoms are merely treated or managed. 'People are trying all sorts of treatments'Getting an official long Covid diagnosis can be challenging, which can compound early expenses. Like many who suffer from long Covid, Pohl seeks relief from crippling symptoms wherever it's available. "There are so many of us now that it's taking months to see professionals," she said of long Covid patients. watch nowTime alone generally doesn't cure long Covid symptoms; it often requires some form of rehabilitation.

Some 83 percent of babies in the United States start out on breast milk, but by 6 months, just 56 percent are breastfed — and at that stage, only a quarter drink breast milk exclusively, as the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends. To find out what it takes to breastfeed a baby, The New York Times followed four mothers for a day as they nursed, pumped and supplemented their milk with formula. Dr. Ma returned to work four weeks after her oldest daughter’s birth and two weeks after her second arrived. While performing long operations, she leaked breast milk under her surgical gown. Now her hours are more reasonable, and she has an office with a door that locks — but Dr. Ma still feels relentless pressure to keep up.

SKIP AHEAD Best deals at Amazon | Best deals at Walmart | Best deals at Target | Best deals at Best Buy | Best Cyber Monday sales across categoriesTo help you make the most of the shopping holiday, Select compiled some of the best Cyber Monday deals and sales we think you’ll want to know about. Best Cyber Monday 2022 deals across retailersBelow, we’re sharing the best Cyber Monday deals based on our previous coverage and reporting. 4.7-star average rating from 73,237 reviews at TargetOral-B’s Pro 1000 electric toothbrush is one of the best models you can buy. 4.7-star average rating from 10,600 on AmazonThis cookware set comes with 8-inch and 10-inch nonstick fry pans. Best Cyber Monday 2022 sales across retailersHere are the best Cyber Monday sales we think you’ll want to know about.

☆ Nike Cyber Monday deals start now: Shop the best discounted items
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-27 | by ( Bethany Heitman | Bethany Heitman Has Spent Over Fifteen Years Creating Engaging Content. She Is The Former Editor-In-Chief Of People Stylewatch | Has Held Senior Leadership Positions At Cosmopolitan | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +7 min

Black Friday may have passed, but Cyber Monday deals are in full swing. The Nike website is offering up to 60% off certain items, with an additional 25% off select styles when you use the code CYBER. From sneakers to leggings and beyond, Nike has a ton of highly rated items that are worth your consideration. Best Nike early Cyber Monday deals to shopTo recommend the best Cyber Monday deals from Nike, we looked for the types of products that Select readers have searched for in the past. Inspired by the popular Air Max models from the ‘80s, these women’s sneakers from Nike are intended for casual activities, such as strolling or lounging.

☆ Another tech bubble bursts: 2022 has been brutal for Silicon Valley workers
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-27 | by ( David Ingram | David Ingram Covers Tech For Nbc News. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +28 min

Gem: 100A maker of recruiting software, the startup cut a third of its workforce Nov. 1, The Information reported. HealthCare.com: 149The health insurance marketplace announced the job cuts Aug. 3, Miami Inno reported, citing state regulatory filings. Fabric: 120The robotics startup said July 13 that it was layoffing off 40% of them, TechCrunch reported, citing company confirmation. It affected about 300 people, the Silicon Valley Business Journal reported, citing company confirmation. Policygenius: 170The online insurance company cut about 25% of its staff, Axios reported June 6, citing company confirmation.

SKIP AHEAD Best deals at Amazon | Best deals at Walmart | Best deals at Target | Best deals at Best Buy | Best Black Friday salesTo help you make the most of the final Black Friday sales, we compiled some of the best deals and sales that we think you’ll want to know about. Best Black Friday 2022 deals across retailersBelow, we’re sharing the best Black Friday deals based on our previous coverage and reporting. 4.7-star average rating from 73,237 reviews at TargetOral-B’s Pro 1000 electric toothbrush is one of the best models you can buy. 4.7-star average rating from 10,600 on AmazonThis cookware set comes with 8-inch and 10-inch nonstick fry pans. Best Black Friday 2022 sales across retailersHere are the best Black Friday sales that we think you’ll want to know about.

☆ When I started yoga for an injured back, I was the only Black person. Now I have my own studio.
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-26 | by ( Julie Halpert | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

When I was lifting weights, I pulled a muscle in my back, and a friend recommended a yoga class. I became a teacher and wanted Trap Studio to be a place where everyone could learn and be themselves. A friend recommended a yoga class. When I got into yoga, I was going into the Detroit suburbs and I was the only Black person in the class. I want to take the elite factor out of yogaI started The Trap Yoga and Massage Studio in 2016.

☆ Lululemon Black Friday 2022: Best deals on leggings, sneakers, and more
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-25 | by ( Bethany Heitman | Bethany Heitman Has Spent Over Fifteen Years Creating Engaging Content. She Is The Former Editor-In-Chief Of People Stylewatch | Has Held Senior Leadership Positions At Cosmopolitan | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +4 min

It’s also worth noting that Black Friday deals are considered to be final sale. Below, we’ve rounded up some of the best Black Friday sales Lululemon has to offer. Best Lululemon Black Friday Deals to ShopTo recommend the best Black Friday deals from Lululemon, we looked for the types of products that Select readers have searched for in the past. They are made with the brand’s signature Everlux™ fabric, which Lululemon says is fast-drying and has high breathability. Lowest price ever4.2-star average from 1,541 reviews at LululemonLululemon launched sneakers for the first time ever in March 2022 and these pair are its top-rated style.

☆ The holiday shopping season is critical for many small businesses. Here's how entrepreneurs can prepare.
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-25 | by ( Jennifer Ortakales Dawkins | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Early data indicated that Americans will be holding onto their wallets tighter this holiday season. Meanwhile, 24% of small businesses surveyed by Kabbage reported that holiday sales will determine their survival. Saturday is Small Business Saturday, an event created by American Express aimed at supporting small-business owners during the holiday shopping season. "The savviest of small businesses prepared in advance for supply challenges this holiday season," Nicole Leinbach Reyhle, the CEO and founder of the retail publication Retail Minded, said. Inventory levels are a top concern for small businesses this holiday season.

☆ Superyacht chef shows life at sea serving the world's richest is far from glamorous — from grueling 18-hour days to a guest who asked to 'heat the Adriatic'
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-25 | by ( Grace Kay | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Former yacht chef Melanie White revealed what it's like to work at sea in her new tell-all book. Melanie White working on a superyacht. Courtesy of Melanie WhiteIn the book, White details the often grueling experience, which included working 18-hour days cleaning bathrooms and guest quarters. In the book, White compared her role to that of a fairy, magically and nearly invisibly doing tasks to please guests. Courtesy of Melanie White"The success of a business or boat lives and dies with the compatibility of the employees," White wrote.

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