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☆ Plant-based and cow’s milk are not nutritionally equal, study says
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-25 | by ( Sandee Lamotte | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

CNN —The plant-based milk market is exploding, offering beverages made from seeds, nuts, legumes, grains and blends of those ingredients, often marketed as ready replacements for the traditional choice of cow’s milk. The study analyzed nutrition labels and ingredients for 233 plant-based milk products from 23 different manufacturers and found only 28 of the beverages had as much or more protein, vitamin D and calcium as cow’s milk. “Most of the plant milk products fall between the level of 1% and skim milk in terms of saturated fat,” Johnson said. “As a person who studies the microbiome, however, I wouldn’t recommend plant-based milk products for fiber yet. “About a third of the plant-based milk products have sugar or added sugar in quantities that’s more similar to a flavored milk like a strawberry or chocolate milk,” Johnson said.

Persons: ”, Abigail Johnson, “ I’m, Johnson, Christopher Gardner, Gardner, ” Gardner, Walter Willett, Harvard T.H, Willett, milks, ” Johnson, ” Willett, “, ” That’s Organizations: CNN, Nutrition, American Society for Nutrition, University of Minnesota School of Public Health Nutrition Coordinating, Stanford Prevention Research, Stanford Diabetes Research Center, Harvard, of Public Health, Harvard Medical School, University of Minnesota Locations: Boston, Minneapolis, California, Chan

☆ Louis Langrée Wraps Up a Quietly Transformative Era of Conducting
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-14 | by ( Joshua Barone | More About Joshua Barone | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +2 min

Rattle, he recalled, told him: “If you want to have a deep experience as a music director, you should live in the city. “The thing that was important to Louis was to keep things going,” Martin said. The Cincinnati Symphony today, as with the Mostly Mozart orchestra, is largely a product of Langrée’s efforts. He was actively involved in the renovation of its home theater, Music Hall, and has hired, Martin said, “somewhere between a third and half” of the players. And, crucially, the group is performing at a level of excellence that reflects his taste for color and nuance.

Persons: ” Langrée, Moss, Langrée, Simon Rattle, Martin, “, Céleste, Antoine, Louis, ” Martin, “ It’s, ” Organizations: City of Birmingham Symphony, Walnut Hills High School, Cincinnati Symphony, Music Hall Locations: Cincinnati, Alsace

☆ ‘Girl dinner’? It’s a trend that’s for everyone and it’s perfect for summer
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-11 | by ( Casey Barber | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

CNN —Although the so-called “girl dinner” is being popularized by young women promoting throw-together meals on TikTok, it’s in fact an inclusive meal. I’m a middle-aged girl, and this is the style of meal I’ve been calling “snack dinner” for years. The original “girl dinner” TikTok video, posted by Olivia Maher, featured a countertop spread of grapes, cornichons, bread and cheese. There are really no rules for preparing the perfect "girl dinner" — start with your favorite snack elements and expand from there. Your solo snack plate dinner doesn’t have to include bread, cheese or charcuterie if that’s not your personal preference.

Persons: Olivia Maher, Curly Courland, that’s, I’d, it’s, you’ve Organizations: CNN, Getty Locations: snacking

☆ Tesla on Autopilot crashes into stopped truck in Pennsylvania -police
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-26 | by ( Hyunjoo Jin | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

June 26 (Reuters) - A Tesla (TSLA.O) vehicle that was operating on its Autopilot software crashed into a stationary truck on a highway in Pennsylvania on Friday night, police said, adding to scrutiny of the automaker's driver assistance system. The police said the car lost control due to being on Autopilot, adding that the 18-year-old male driver was charged with "careless driving." U.S. regulators have been investigating a series of accidents where Tesla vehicles on Autopilot collided with parked emergency vehicles. In February, a Tesla Model S crashed into a stationary fire truck in Walnut Creek, California, killing the car's driver and triggering an investigation by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Tesla says Autopilot enables a car to steer, accelerate and brake automatically within its lane, but those features require active driver supervision and do not make the vehicle autonomous.

Persons: Tesla, Hyunjoo Jin, Jamie Freed Organizations: Freightliner, Pennsylvania State Police, Tesla, National, Traffic Safety, Thomson Locations: Pennsylvania, Walnut Creek , California

☆ The Tempestuous Lives of Secondhand Furniture
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-17 | by ( Alix Strauss | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

“When I saw how this apartment was staged before I rented it, I was inspired to do the same layout, so I knew what kind of table I needed,” she said. Two months into her search, she saw a post that promised a gorgeous, 42-inch walnut wood and brass dining room table in good condition. It was part of the décor at Günter Seeger, a Michelin-starred restaurant that was closing in the West Village. “I met the owners and could tell they were sad about selling these pieces. There’s romanticism and story behind them,” said Ms. Lobel, who has learned that anything and everything is findable — and sellable — on e-commerce sites, especially Facebook Marketplace.

Persons: Jacqueline Lobel, Günter Seeger, “, ”, Lobel Organizations: Michelin, Facebook Locations: Ditmas Park, Brooklyn, West

☆ $1.8 Million Homes in Florida, New York and Tennessee
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-14 | by ( Angela Serratore | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

It is about a five-minute drive from the John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art, and about 15 minutes from downtown Sarasota. Sarasota Bay is a few blocks away, and this house comes with a deeded boat slip. The tile floors continue through an arched doorway into a living room with an original fireplace and two sets of French doors that open to a patio. Through another arched doorway is a dining room open to an updated kitchen with walnut cabinets, marble counters and stainless steel appliances. Off this space is a family room with a built-in entertainment center and white-painted, beamed ceilings and paneled walls.

Persons: Ralph Twitchell, Paul Rudolph, John Organizations: Sarasota School of Architecture, Ringling Museum of Art Locations: Sarasota, Fla, Sarasota Bay

☆ How to make your own salad dressing
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-15 | by ( Casey Barber | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

Here are my favorite methods and tips for homemade salad dressing from my years of experimentation. Try any of these recipes to get you going:• Creamy Italian dressing with mayonnaise (regular or vegan)• Avocado green goddess dressing• Lime tahini dressing• Miso ginger dressing• Spicy cashew butter dressing, just like Trader Joe’sAs for ranch dressing, I’ll admit: Even though I have a recipe for homemade ranch in my cookbook “Classic Snacks Made From Scratch,” sometimes I can’t resist the craving for the bottled version. However, if you do want to make homemade ranch dressing, it’s not too difficult. Homemade dressing tips and tricksMake your dressing with a blender or food processor to emulsify the oil evenly with the acid. Tetiana Strilchuk/iStockphoto/Getty ImagesTo get a creamier, thicker texture for any homemade dressing, make it in a blender or food processor.

☆ I Made You a Meal Plan: 3 Not Sad Vegetarian Desk Lunches
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-13 | by ( Tanya Sichynsky | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

Before the pandemic, I went into an office five days a week and, supposedly, ate five lunches, most of them schlepped from home. Sound the meal plan airhorn because we’re back with three lunch-friendly recipes that check all of those boxes — with plenty of ingredient overlap and substitution opportunities to boot. They can be enjoyed in the comfort of your own home or in the slight discomfort of overhead fluorescent lighting. First, you’ll need a grocery list. Orzo (you’ll need 1 cup)1 bag green or brown lentils2 cups walnuts1 small jar pickled pepperonciniYou’ll also need salt, pepper, olive oil and honey, which you probably have handy in the pantry.

Some Credit Suisse shareholders had angry words for the board at its final annual general meeting. Credit Suisse was acquired by rival UBS after the 167-year-old Swiss bank's stock crashed last month. The anger inside the meeting was shared by investors and climate protestors outside Zurich's hockey arena where the meeting was held. A spokesperson for Credit Suisse declined to comment. How much is enough for a golden parachute that is on his crashing plane that is the Credit Suisse?"

The first test in the race to replace Sen. Dianne Feinstein of California is a year away, but the top three contenders are already furiously raising money, crisscrossing the state and amassing endorsements in what could become one of the most expensive statewide contests in recent memory. Reps. Barbara Lee , Katie Porter and Adam Schiff have been hitting the campaign trail hard, shoring up support and introducing themselves to new voters since Mrs. Feinstein announced in February that she would retire at the end of her term. The trio are some of the biggest names in Democratic politics but the field appears wide open, with no candidate drawing more than a quarter of the vote in an early poll.

So You Want to Turn an Office Building Into a Home? There’s an appealing simplicity to the idea of converting office buildings into housing. Basically, they did this:How to Turn a 26-story Office Building Into a 30-story Apartment Building Cut a hole through 23 floors of the building. How to Turn a 26-story Office Building Into a 30-story Apartment Building Cut a hole through 23 floors of the building. That could change with tax abatements and subsidy programs, or if outdated office buildings lose so much value that the cost of acquiring them plummets.

☆ Fatal Tesla collision with firetruck under federal investigation
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-08 | by ( Lora Kolodny | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Federal vehicle safety regulators initiated a new, special crash investigation into a fatal collision that involved a Tesla Model S sedan and a firetruck in Walnut Creek, California, last month, CNBC has confirmed. All new Tesla vehicles in the U.S. come with a standard driver assistance package called Autopilot. The new special crash investigation is part of an extensive NHTSA probe of Tesla's driver assistance systems, and how they perform around parked first responder vehicles. According to records on the agency's website, NHTSA opened a "preliminary evaluation" of Tesla's Autopilot systems on August 13, 2021. "The investigation opening was motivated by an accumulation of crashes in which Tesla vehicles, operating with Autopilot engaged, struck stationary in-road or roadside first responder vehicles tending to pre-existing collision scenes."

☆ As new data shows inflation rose in January, here's what consumers can expect next
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-24 | by ( Lorie Konish | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

While the inflation rate is poised to subside this year, "it will not be a straight line," Raymond James chief economist Eugenio Aleman told CNBC.com at the time. The Federal Reserve is tasked with getting inflation under control, while trying to avoid a deep economic recession. What the latest inflation measure showsThe personal consumption expenditures price index, or PCEPI, is the central bank's preferred measure as it seeks to bring inflation down to a 2% target. Based on Friday's data, it's "almost a certainty" the central bank will raise rates by 25 basis points in March, and maybe even higher, Luther said. A period of below 2% inflation would be needed to see prices subside back to where they were, Luther said.

☆ The 10 Best Wayfair Deals to Shop This Presidents Day
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-17 | by ( ) www.wsj.com time to read: +5 min

By Madeline DiamondPlenty of Presidents Day deals are live right now at Wayfair. Keep reading for our top picks from Wayfair‘s Presidents Day sale; we’ll be updating throughout the week to help you stay on top of the latest deals. They’re all on sale right now, but the best deal is on the rose gold version, which is currently discounted to just $80. A comfortable desk chair (that isn’t an eyesore) is a great place to start, especially while standout options are on sale for Presidents Day. Plus see our guide for more tips on shopping for an ergonomic desk chair.

☆ The gravity-defying space-age 'Garcia House' in Los Angeles just hit the market for $16 million. The home is suspended more than 60 feet above a cliff and has an outdoor pool. Take a look inside.
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-20 | by ( Robert Davis | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Architecture firm Marmol Radziner, which specializes in restoring midcentury modern homes, renovated the home in 2003. The preservation project included adding stained walnut cabinetry and a sliding glass door that opens up the living room. Roger DaviesThe home was originally designed for composer Russell Garcia and his wife Gina, according to Vogue Australia. It took the firm about 12 months to fully preserve the home. "Our goal was never to do a slavish restoration, but to create something that maintained the spirit of Lautner's work and also made sense for the 21st century," Radziner told the magazine.

☆ I spent $165,000 on a 215-year-old home I found via Instagram. It's falling apart, but I have big plans.
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-13 | by ( Zoe Rosenberg | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +12 min

Kayli Angeleaux bought a home via Cheap Old Houses, an Instagram account with 2 million followers. She found it via Cheap Old Houses, an Instagram account and newsletter started by Elizabeth and Ethan Finkelstein that spotlights homes for sale across the country and abroad that are, mostly, less than $150,000. Cheap Old HousesAngeleaux and her husband Connor, 29, are chronicling the intense restoration process on YouTube. I was on the Cheap Old Houses Instagram, and I spent way too much time on there. And then on May 11, 2022, I got the Cheap Old Houses email.

☆ Bentley cruises to record sales in 2022 despite China drop
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-10 | by ( Nick Carey | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

LONDON, Jan 10 (Reuters) - British luxury carmaker Bentley on Tuesday reported record vehicle sales for 2022, with strong demand offsetting a 9% drop in China caused by coronavirus-related lockdowns. "In what was another year of unpredictability, the business overcame significant headwinds and demonstrated great resilience to deliver the third consecutive record sales year," Bentley CEO Adrian Hallmark said in a statement. The company reported sales growth in every regional market except China. This lifted Bentley's average pre-tax sales price nearly 30% to 220,000 euros ($236,500) a car in 2022 from 170,000 euros in 2018. This week another German-owned British luxury brand, BMW (BMWG.DE) unit Rolls-Royce, reported record sales for 2022 with an average price tag of around $534,000 for its luxury cars, also despite a drop in Chinese demand.

Indeed he has no use for electricity and for more than half a century has lived entirely off the grid. That makes him one of the few people in Europe unconcerned about rising energy costs this winter. Right now, he has two house mates, a rooster, three chickens and a cat in a community he calls "The Tribe of the Harmonious Walnuts". "I feel privileged to have the freedom to choose my freedom," said Agnese, 35, who moved in two years ago. The "harmonious walnuts" grow fruit and vegetables, olives to produce olive oil, and keep bees for honey.

In some cases, they received refunds after reporting problems with hair breakage and loss to Olaplex. "Our products are thoroughly tested both in-house and in independent third-party laboratories and we remain confident in the evidence showing that Olaplex products are safe and effective." It's difficult to know just how many refunds Olaplex has issued. "A lot of this is breakage that came up after using Olaplex," she tells viewers. She said she visited a dermatologist, who diagnosed her with psoriasis and eczema, and suggested she switch to hypoallergenic hair products.

☆ Bentley China orders slowed by shutdowns, has no IPO plans
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-07 | by ( Nick Carey | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

[1/6] A company logo is seen stitched to a piece of leather inside the Bentley factory in Crewe, Britain, December 7, 2022. REUTERS/Phil NobleCREWE, England, Dec 7 (Reuters) - Volkswagen's (VOWG_p.DE) Bentley expects a slight drop in production in 2023 as shutdowns in China have slowed orders, the British luxury carmaker's chief executive said on Wednesday. "We're not talking about a massive drop off... we have more than half (of next) year sold out already," Hallmark said at the Bentley headquarters in Crewe, England. Bentley will make around 15,000 cars this year and has been running at maximum capacity at the Crewe factory. Hallmark said initially some Bentley customers who favour its big combustion-engine models will refuse to go electric, but most will embrace the power.

☆ The 13 Best Winter Hats for Women, According to Style Insiders
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-01 | by ( ) www.wsj.com time to read: +6 min

By Leah Melby ClintonNecessary essential or fashion statement, a winter hat is a wardrobe must, period. Below, a breakdown of the four big winter hat trends this year, with the pros’ specific picks that combine warmth and sartorial elan. The perfect wool beanieAcne Studios Appliquéd Ribbed Wool Beanie $170 at Net-A-PorterA knit beanie is a wardrobe staple, and this 100% wool version from Acne was mentioned by multiple style pros. Retro-modern bucket hatA ’90s throwback moment enveloped the fashion industry this year, with the return of the bucket hat. Chic cashmere beanieThis warm all-cashmere style was a constant in Sanford’s wardrobe when she lived in the Northeast.

☆ Amazon Can’t Get Peloton Back in the Black
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-24 | by ( Dan Gallagher | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

Peloton has been working to reduce the number of showrooms it runs, like this one in Walnut Creek, Calif. Even the Everything Store can only do so much. When it comes to Peloton, Amazon can definitely be of some help. The e-commerce giant started selling Peloton’s basic stationary bike in late August, one month before the end of the equipment company’s fiscal first quarter.

☆ Plant milks or dairy: What's better for you and planet Earth?
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-15 | by ( Sandee Lamotte | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +12 min

The advertisement featuring a pearly white, cow’s milk mustache on a smiling face sends a message often repeated at home: Dairy milk is good for you. Fat, sodium and cholesterol: Compared to dietary cholesterol in whole dairy, most plant milks are good choices — plant foods never have dietary cholesterol, Gardner said. Sodium levels are relatively equal between plant milks and dairy at about 100 milligrams of sodium. “No need to fear the fat of most plant-based milks — unsaturated fats are considered healthful in the modest quantities found in plant-based milks,” Gardner said. Plant milks have no such advantage, and this is where nutrition can stumble, Gardner said.

☆ New & Notable: Latest releases from Brooks, Burrow and more
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-05 | by ( Zoe Malin | Zoe Malin Is The Associate Updates Editor For Select On Nbc News. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +8 min

This story is part of Select's New & Notable column, where we highlight our favorite product launches, major sales, what we're buying and some of our latest recommendations and advice. This week, we’ve got Burrow’s new shelving system, the latest Brooks running sneaker, Lalo’s bath collection for kids and more. Brooks debuted the Ghost 15 sneaker for men and women. The sneaker is also designed with 9% more recycled material than the Ghost 14. — Zoe Malin, associate updates editorI decided to take advantage of Sephora’s Holiday Savings Event to stock up on some of my favorite skin care essentials.

☆ Joan Didion’s Life in Objects
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-28 | by ( Anna Kodé | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +15 min

(Ms. Didion’s death was the result of complications from Parkinson’s disease.) Ms. Didion’s stylish Corvette Stingray isn’t in the sale, but the photos that made it famous are. Quintana eventually pulled through, but died in 2005 at 39, a few months before Ms. Didion’s 2005 book, “The Year of Magical Thinking,” was published. In the book, Ms. Didion wrote about the heartbreak and challenges of that era of her life: “I learned to find equal meaning in the repeated rituals of domestic life. Following Ms. Didion’s passing, Ms. Smith, an artist and singer known as the “godmother of punk,” posted a tribute on Instagram, articulating what many felt.

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