October is National Nut Month. Nuts are nature’s way of showing us that good things come in small packages. These bite-size nutritional powerhouses are packed with heart-healthy fats, protein, vitamins, and minerals. All nuts are about equal in terms of calories per ounce, and in moderation, are all healthy additions to any diet. “Their mix […]
National Nut Day is celebrated every October 22nd, which is today! This unofficial holiday celebrates all of the many nuts from all around the world. Most nuts are extremely nutritious and are packed with Omega-3 Fatty Acids, fiber and plant sterols, which means that most of the nuts consumed today are not only tasty but […]
Fashionista reports that with stores and production sites closed and travel halted, the second quarter of 2020 was a tough time for luxury brands. The industry’s two biggest, strongest conglomerates were suddenly looking at double-digit declines: LVMH saw a 38% drop in comparable sales, Kering a 43.7% drop (even Gucci did poorly). That was despite some growth in online sales as consumers shopped from […]
General Motors is rebranding its Detroit-Hamtramck plant for its future in building electric and autonomous vehicles. The automaker has said it would spend $2.2 billion to retool the factory to swap out the production of engines and transmissions for electric motors and battery packs. The new facility will be called “Factory Zero,” GM said — a reference […]
All the way back in April, when the Covid-19 pandemic was still racing through New York and smashing through the fashion industry in the process, Michael Kors said in an interview with WWD’s Bridget Foley that he was spending his days Zooming with clients. “A lot of the women [in the P.A. sessions] were not in the cities […]
Video games are popular among young people, which is why voting rights group More Than A Vote has decided to meet them where they are and create a two-part series about voting inside NBA 2K21 — and it drops today, as first reported by Axios. (I should note here that video games are also popular among people who aren’t young.) […]
October is National Seafood Month. This month-long celebration highlights the commercial and recreational fishing industries and its positive impact on the economy. That’s great news, because fish are good for you? Or are they? Doctors and dieticians almost always advise: “Eat more fish,” and the American Heart Association recommends eating fish at least two times per […]
OtterBox has launched the first third-party iPhone 12 cases that officially support Apple’s new MagSafe accessory system, with the company debuting its Figura, Aneu, and Symmetry Series Plus cases for the new phones last Friday. According to OtterBox, the company is the “exclusive third-party case provider for the introduction of the advanced MagSafe system” — […]
When you can’t get outside because the weather’s dreary, or you’re stuck at home or in an office, bring a bit of nature indoors with houseplants. Many thrive even in low light, and they do more than brighten up a space. Because they change carbon dioxide into oxygen and help trap pollutants, they’re also good for […]
At least seven states have set new records for single-day increases in coronavirus cases, prompting some to set new restrictions as concerns mount over possible “superspreader events” during the upcoming holiday season. An NBC News tally shows taht Colorado, Idaho, Indiana, Minnesota, New Mexico, North Dakota and West Virginia all set records Friday in the […]