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☆ McDonald's Japan hikes prices for 3rd time in 10 months on surging costs
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-06 | by ( Rocky Swift | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

McDonald's Holding Company Japan Ltd (2702.T) said it would raise prices on about 80% of its menu from Jan. 16, citing currency fluctuations as well as surging costs for materials, labour, transportation, and energy. The hikes follow previous increases in March and September last year, as Japan grapples with inflation and a slide in the yen that has made imported ingredients more expensive. The price for a single cheeseburger will go up to 200 yen ($1.49) this month from 140 yen a year ago. The cost of the signature Big Mac hamburger will go up to 450 yen from 410 yen previously. Japanese consumers will see price increases on more than 4,000 food items from next month, researcher Teikoku Databank said on Thursday, following an even bigger wave of hikes last October.

☆ The BMW i Vision Dee is a concept car that literally changes color
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-05 | by ( Peter Valdes-Dapena | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

The two cars, which look basically the same, are both called the i Vision Dee concept. This year, the i Vision Dee changes through a full palette of colors with different parts of the car body showing different colors all at once. One version of the BMW i VIsion Dee is covered in color-changing panels. Courtesy BMWThe other i Vision Dee concept was built to show off new ideas for the “user interface,” which is how drivers and passengers interact with the vehicle. The car also has a head-up display, of course, but, in the i Vision Dee concept, the display stretches across the entire windshield.

☆ Final farewell: From Sidney Poitier to Pope Emeritus Benedict a look back at the influential figures who died in 2022
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-01 | by ( Associated Press | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +55 min

Other world leaders who died in 2022 include former Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev, who died in August. The final days of 2022 saw the loss of some exceptionally notable figures, including Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI. Here is a roll call of some influential figures who died in 2022 (cause of death cited for younger people, if available):___JANUARY___Dan Reeves, 77. A Cuban-born artist whose radiant color palette and geometric paintings were overlooked for decades before the art world took notice. A prolific character actor best known for playing villains and tough guys in “The Manchurian Candidate,” “Ocean’s Eleven” and other films.

☆ 9 fascinating details hidden inside Barbie Dreamhouses throughout history
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-29 | by ( Zoe Rosenberg | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

The Barbie Dreamhouse debuted in 1962, three years after its plastic resident hit toy store shelves. Nine details in the homes show us what Barbie — and we — value, from ambition to accessibility. Barbie hit toy store shelves in 1959, with the first Dreamhouse following three years later for $8. The new book "Barbie Dreamhouse: An Architectural Survey" takes a look at Barbie's history through the architecture and interiors of her consistently updated bachelorette pad. When the Barbie Dreamhouse debuted, it was a vision of a bachelorette pad for a woman unmoored from the expectations of her day.

☆ 'Kidults' age 12 and up are buying more toys than ever, with teens and adults driving significant growth for the industry thanks to the pandemic and TikTok
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-24 | by ( Bethany Biron | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

'Kidults' age 12 and above are comprising a growing sector of the toy industry, according to NPD Group. NPD Group's Juli Lennett told Insider the growth is largely due to the pandemic and social media. "Now many of them are hooked," Lennett said of kidults who purchased toys early in the pandemic. Today, Lego now sells 100 adult Lego sets, according to the Associated Press, including a replica of Vincent van Gogh's Starry Night and a functional roller coaster. "We make LEGO sets specifically for adults with more detail, challenging building techniques, and cool ways to display."

☆ I paid a stylist $300 to determine which colors look best on me — and I've been oozing with confidence in my work wardrobe ever since
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-20 | by ( Jill Schildhouse | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

Writer Jill Schildhouse recently did a $300 "color analysis" session to reimagine her work wardrobe. While setting up the appointment, Thurber instructed me to arrive without any makeup, because a fresh face without outside influences interfering is needed to identify your best colors. Next, she went through my entire 'winter' spectrum of 36 colors to see which were most flatteringThese are also known as my "wow" colors. Jill SchildhouseSince my color analysis, I've discovered that building a new wardrobe around my color palette and "wow" colors really simplifies shopping and getting dressed. Family and friends have asked what I'm doing differently or why I'm glowing, and wearing these "wow" colors in my social media posts has even increased engagement.

☆ A Seattle Home Renovation That Restored Lost Charm
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-16 | by ( Barbara Sgroi | ) www.wsj.com time to read: +2 min

LONG BEFORE Akash Niranjan and his wife, Marissa, bought their 1936 house, it had been remodeled to within an inch of its original character. Theirs was one of the many Tudor Revival homes built in downtown Seattle in the 1930s, but unlike many of those, it was “missing the sense of charm that traditional Tudor style homes have,” said Mr. Niranjan. Period details such as leaded glass windows, wood paneling, exposed ceiling beams, crown moldings and fireplaces had disappeared from the 2,500 square-foot house. TIP 1: Give a Light-Challenged Room a Rosy ComplexionThe east side of the home, which houses the kitchen, faces a large, light-blocking condo. To compensate, Ms. Staton had the cabinets painted an unexpected pink with a sunny disposition (Benjamin Moore’s Salmon Mousse).

Pantone recently announced its 2023 Color of the Year: Viva Magenta. SKIP AHEAD Viva Magenta home products | Viva Magenta kitchen products | Viva Magenta beauty products | Viva Magenta apparel and accessoriesAs many sought to do with the 2022 Color of the Year, Very Peri, you may be interested in incorporating Viva Magenta into your wardrobe or home. Viva Magenta home productsThis expert-recommended rowing machine from Hydrow has a Viva Magenta option available for pre-order that is set to ship in February 2023, according to the brand. Pets can get in on the Viva Magenta trend with this plush bed, available in a color close to the new Pantone Color of the Year. Viva Magenta apparel and accessoriesPantone offers a handful of products in Viva Magenta, including this long keychain.

☆ The Sunroom Started as an Escape. Now the Whole Family Wants to Hang Out There.
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-07 | by ( Laura Hine | ) www.wsj.com time to read: +1 min

Over the course of several years, designer Sarah Vaile decorated almost every inch of a couple’s house in the Lakeview neighborhood of Chicago. Both husband and wife are doctors with busy schedules, so they asked Ms. Vaile to turn a third-floor storage space into a sunroom and lounge for relaxing and entertaining. “They have two teenagers and everyone in the house was feeling the need to spread out,” Ms. Vaile says. “It was intended to be an escape for the parents, but everybody loves it, so there’s a bit of competition for the area.”Ms. Vaile’s eponymous Chicago-based company is known for its colorful and lively designs, and in this room finished in July 2022, she went for a year-round summer palette. “In their living room, we went with a deep raspberry and mint,” she says.

☆ The 11 Best Flannel Shirts for Men, According to Style Experts
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-27 | by ( ) www.wsj.com time to read: +5 min

By Rachel MoselyWhether your current climate is mild wintry bliss or more like cold-weather chaos, the flannel shirt can be a wardrobe hero this season. To find out, we asked fashion pros for their flannel favorites, from bold plaid and buffalo-check versions to subtler monochromatic pieces. Formal(ish) pickFor an elevated spin on flannel, consider this wool-cashmere option from Ralph Lauren, suggests New York City-based stylist Andrew Franco. Patchwork printA mix of multihued, cotton flannel panels gives this shirt an eye-catching effect. Pair the flannel with chinos, corduroys, denim or even sweatpants to “go all in on the skater look,” Tsui adds.

Among them is Best Buy: Its holiday sale began on October 24 and we expect even better deals to pop up today. It's now available on clearance from Best Buy, making it even more affordable to buy than ever. $739.00 from Best Buy Originally $799.00 Save 8%Best Buy Cyber Monday 2022: What to expectThough Best Buy's holiday sale already kicked off a while ago, the best deals are cropping up today on Cyber Monday. Best Buy has stated that its sale has already begun since October 24, but we expect the best deals to show up on Cyber Monday. Best Buy store hours differ by location, so you'll need to check your local store's Cyber Monday hours.

Great Price Hisense U8H 4K TV (55-inch) This HiSense 4K TV offers impressive features like Dolby Vision, Alexa-voice control, and variable refresh rate for gaming at an excellent price for a TV that launched in 2022. Great Price Vizio 70-inch MQ6 QLED 4K TV Vizio's latest MQ6 4K TV model uses quantum dots to deliver a wide ranger of colors. Deal LG 65-inch C1 OLED 4K TV LG’s C1 remains an excellent 4K TV. Who has the best TV deals on Cyber Monday? Many stores offer TV deals on Cyber Monday, but Best Buy, Amazon, and Walmart tend to have the best sales.

☆ Lauren Ridloff: 'I run to find peace,' says Marvel actress after finishing her first marathon
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-19 | by ( George Ramsay | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

Ridloff has been running most of her life – a form of solace in the busiest, most intense periods of her acting career. But the collective spirit and struggle of her fellow competitors at the NYC Marathon, her first time racing the 26.2-mile distance, was like nothing she had previously experienced in the sport. “This truly was a transformative experience for me,” Ridloff, whose recent credits include Marvel Studios’ “Eternals” and post-apocalyptic TV series “The Walking Dead,” tells CNN Sport. Gavin Doremus/Brooks RunningConditions for this year’s NYC Marathon were brutal, particularly for those competing for the first time and unaccustomed to running in heat. Ridloff ran the NYC Marathon to raise money for PS347 in New York, where she used to teach.

☆ I made $247,000 last year running a bridal boutique. Here are the networking and marketing strategies I used to grow my business from the ground up.
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-17 | by ( Perri Ormont Blumberg | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

I'm a bridal beauty expert and stylist and the owner of Elite Secrets Bridal and The Elite Design House. Before entering the bridal industry, I worked in sales and marketing for a radiology company for 15 years. SHair PhotographyElite Secrets Bridal provides full-service luxury bridal beauty, from styling and alterations to hair and makeup. In 2015, with my husband's help and using our savings to invest in the new business, I opened Elite Secrets Bridal. I used networking as part of my marketing plan by being relatable so people could buy into me as a person and not just the businessAn Elite Secrets Bridal bride.

☆ SZA announces new album ‘S.O.S.’ slated for December release
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-16 | by ( ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +2 min

Five years after her breakout debut studio album “Ctrl,” R&B singer SZA is ramping up the rollout for her follow-up effort. The new project is called “S.O.S.” and is set for a December release date, according to a new Billboard interview. Her late grandmother appeared throughout the “Ctrl” album in speaking interludes and outros, often offering wise advise to her granddaughter. SZA is set to return to the “Saturday Night Live” stage on December 3 — her second appearance as a solo artist — with Keke Palmer hosting. In early November, she released a teaser video titled “PSA” featuring a new music, which fans interpreted to be an unofficial announcement that a new album was on its way.

☆ ‘Master of Light’ Review: From Prison to a Palette
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-16 | by ( John Anderson | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

“If his talent doesn’t grab your attention, his story will,” says a newscaster heard in the background during “Master of Light”: George Anthony Morton , young, black and formerly incarcerated, paints in the style of the 17th-century Dutch Masters. As local news goes, it’s a producer’s dream. As documentary film fodder, it’s not bad either, though the story is far more complicated than the teaser for a TV news feature. Mr. Morton, now in his late 30s, was sentenced in his 20s to more than 11 years for possession of crack cocaine; he was born to a drug-addicted mother who had been born to a drug-addicted mother.

☆ India's Tata to open 20 'beauty tech' outlets, in talks with foreign brands
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-16 | by ( Aditya Kalra | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +7 min

Tata is in talks with more than two dozen companies to supply exclusive products to the new stores, according to the person familiar with the strategy, who did not name specific brands. Tata declined to comment on its planned beauty stores and the contents of the document seen by Reuters. The store opening plans, still under wraps, follow the recent launch of Tata's beauty shopping app, called Tata CLiQ Palette. The stores will have a bright red facade showing Tata CLiQ Palette branding, with 70% of the products inside being skincare and make up, according to the Tata document. The new stores should drive "sales across channels as a leading Beauty Tech destination for Gen Z & Millennials," the Tata document says.

☆ Get More Sunlight Into Your Home With These Ideas—No Reno Required
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-04 | by ( Kelsey Mulvey | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

COME NOVEMBER, as the sun retreats earlier each day and afternoons loom gloomy even when it’s not raining, any home is destined to feel a bit sun-starved. Because daylight isn’t available on-demand, we’ve asked interior designers for decorating tweaks to maximize natural light—without compromising privacy or physical warmth. Though we associate winter with dark textiles and woody walls, if sunlight is a priority, keep your palette light. This strategy “can be applied to prominent pieces such as a sofa, dining table, area rug and artwork,” she said. Also brightening: Lucite furniture and pieces with lighter, leggier silhouettes, preferably painted in a glossy finish.

☆ With Prince Harry’s Memoir Cover, a ‘Spare’ as He Wishes to Be Seen
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-28 | by ( Ellen Gamerman | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

The cover of Prince Harry’s coming memoir, “Spare,” forces its audience to look at him. Viewers may find traces of Princess Diana’s features in his face. The desert color palette, far from the rainy isle of his youth, washes him in a California glow. The prince, a person who well understands the power of a photograph, forgoes formal regalia and instead gives endless summer vibes with his T-shirt and leather-cord necklace.

☆ These artists found out their work was used to train AI. Now they’re furious
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-21 | by ( Rachel Metz | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +13 min

AI Image/Stable DiffusionHanson, who’s based in McMinnville, Oregon, is one of many professional artists whose work was included in the data set used to train Stable Diffusion, which was released in August by London-based Stability AI. Once available only to a select group of tech insiders, text-to-image AI systems are becoming increasingly popular and powerful. A piece by illustrator Daniel Danger that was included in the training data behind the Stable Diffusion AI image generator. But removing pictures of an artist’s work from a dataset wouldn’t stop Stable Diffusion from being able to generate images in that artist’s style. Hanson, for her part, has no problem with her art being used for training AI, but she wants to be paid.

☆ Olivia Wilde’s salad dressing isn’t the only celeb recipe we crave
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-18 | by ( Lisa Respers France | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —By now you may have heard something about Olivia Wilde’s salad dressing. Internet detectives have been furiously trying to figure out her recipe after it was mentioned in a story published Monday by the Daily Mail. There is even a theory that Wilde previously shared the recipe for the dressing with the Food Network awhile back. Emily Blunt’s take on ‘engagement chicken’Blunt endorsed Food Network star Ina Garten’s roast chicken in a podcast conversation last year. Her recipe has made it to People magazine and includes unsweetened chocolate squares, butter, chopped walnuts and mini semi-sweet chocolate chips.

☆ New & Notable: Latest releases from Sheglam and Le Labo
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-17 | by ( Christina Colizza | Christina Colizza Is An Editor For Select On Nbc News. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +4 min

New this weekThis week, luxury fragrance brand Le Labor partnered with the Met Museum on a limited-edition candle, makeup brand Sheglam has a new Tim Burton-inspired brand, and Teva launched a new hiking boot. Just in time for Halloween, beauty brand Sheglam has debuted a “Corpse Bride”-themed makeup collection that mimics the color palette of the animated dark fantasy film by Tim Burton. The whole collection is $44, comes packaged in a decorative box and is available for purchase at Sheglam. Cult-favorite fragrance brand Le Labo has partnered with the Metropolitan Museum of Art on a new, limited-edition scented candle. What we bought this weekAmazon’s Prime Early Access sale this week brought deals across product categories, like fitness, tech and wellness.

☆ With product innovation lagging, Silicon Valley bets on a fresh coat of paint
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-17 | by ( Samantha Murphy Kelly | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

CNN Business —When Google unveiled its new Pixel 7 smartphone lineup earlier this month, the devices looked largely the same as the year prior. Google has also swapped the stormy black (a stormy black) option on the Pixel 6 for obsidian (still black) on the Pixel 7. The emphasis on a new color palette for devices isn’t unique to Google. Apple’s new iPhone 14 lineup comes in Starlight (a champagne color) and midnight (black), and the company has previously unveiled two shades of green (“green” and “alpine green”) and purple (“purple” and “deep purple”). “Color names that are descriptive but odd can spark positive reactions because the consumer likes being able to ‘solve the puzzle,’” she said.

☆ Wealthy people who moved to Miami are rejecting Florida traditions and radically transforming their homes instead
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-12 | by ( Kelsey Neubauer | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

"They're willing to bring their New York aesthetic down into Miami, or their LA or Beverly Hills aesthetic down into Miami." Miami newcomers aren't afraid to break away from aesthetic normsEilyn, who said her design style is more personable and poised, was born and raised in Miami. The result is a modern beach home that includes elements of classic Miami design "mixed with the tranquility of Mykonos" that combines a simple color palette with pops of visual interest. "You can incorporate details that maybe you wouldn't see so much in Miami design," she said. It means they have a steady stream of work, with the possibility to be creative and stretch their imaginations as they shape the future of Miami design.

☆ At Milan Fashion Week, Kardashians and Low-Rise Jeans
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-26 | by ( Rory Satran | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

A tequila bottle. A skeleton. A martini glass. Often, a fashion show’s makeup artists will cover models’ scrappy tattoos with body makeup—but in the body art peeking out from under the polished clothes at last week’s Max Mara show in Milan, a larger picture emerged. Even at a show as resolutely grown-up as Max Mara, with its perfectly cut suits and soothing neutral palette that endear it to well-heeled clients like Nancy Pelosi, the weirdness and messiness of real life could not be contained.

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