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I just learned that one of my favorite ways to pass the time in a hotel gym has been given a catchy name and a celebrity endorsement. Its the 15-15-15 workout, and it will give you a good 45-minute cardio session even if you cannot stand doing anything for 45 minutes straight.What is the 15-15-15 workout?The 15-15-15 is a simple idea: You just do 15 minutes each on three different cardio machines. Like so:15 minutes on a spin bike15 minutes on the elliptical15 minutes on a treadmillIve often done a version of this when Im at one of those sad hotel gyms with few or no weights, just cardio machines. Theres usually a treadmill, an elliptical, and/or a bike, so Ill do a few minutes on each. The 15-15-15 version will give you a 45-minute workout.Where did the 15-15-15 workout come from?As far as I can tell, its origin is in one brief quote from an interview that Jennifer Aniston gave to In Style magazine in 2021. She said that, after taking time off for an injury, I was missing that kind of sweat when you just go for it. Im going back to my 15-15-15, which is a 15-minute spin, elliptical, run.Why the 15-15-15 is perfect if cardio bores youIf you get bored on cardio machines, a 45-minute workout is a pretty big ask. But 15? You could manage 15, Im sure. Thats just a five-minute warmup, five minutes of solid work in the middle, and then for the last five minutes youre on the home stretch. (Mentally breaking up workouts like this helps my brain, even if I'm doing the exact thing for all 15 minutes.) Then hop off that machine, choose another, and repeat. Three of those mini workouts and youve done 45 minutes for the day.Feel free to adjust the timing as needed; you could do a 10-10-10 for a 30-minute workout.How hard should the 15-15-15 workout be?Theres no wrong answer to this question. The 15-15-15 would be a great way to get in a zone 2 cardio workout, going at an easy conversational pace for all three segments. Some people find zone 2 work to be easy and fun, and theyll watch a video or chat with a friend while doing it.But some of us get bored more easily, and breaking each mini-workout into intervals can make it a lot more engaging. Try this:Warm up for three minutes at an easy pace.Go hard for one minute, then recover with very easy activity for one minute.Repeat those intervals five more times, for a total of six hard and six recovery minutes.Thats three minutes of warming up, and 12 minutes of alternating intervals, ending with an easy minute. You can do this mini routine on each machine in turn, or only on some of themperhaps the first and the last, while challenging yourself to hold a steady state on the middle machine.Can you do the 15-15-15 on different machines, or in a different order?You sure can! Theres nothing magic about the order of bike, elliptical, run. You can move them around. You can also swap in different equipmenthow about stair stepper, bike, rowing machine?Or, heck, bounce between the bike and the treadmill if you only have those two machines available. (Hello, again, to very small hotel gyms.) The 15-15-15 isnt so much a workout as it is a structure that you can fill in with any workouts you desire, so feel free to get creative.

Lately, Ive noticed my grocery money isnt going quite so far, especially with meat. Ive needed to change things up a bit. Specifically, the chicken that I usually toss into my salads, pasta dishes, and soups, well, Im swapping it out for slabs of fried cheese. Is it weird? Maybe. But I love an excuse to eat cheese, and its really working for my wallet.Let me start by saying that my household consumes a great deal of chicken. What can I say: Its a wonderful bird. And when youre buying multiple pounds of it, and if its the bougie air-chilled chicken that I like, you can see how this quickly ends up being unaffordable. While my problem may be the price of chicken, its a likely story with numerous other meats as well. Steak, fish, lunch meats, you name it, the price is up. The answer to this problem is cheese.Why fried cheese worksCheesethe grillable, fry-able kind of cheeseis actually helping me stretch my budget and, remarkably, its been pretty effortless. I havent given up on chicken completely, but replacing it in a few meals per week has been a nice switch-up, and its truly satisfying as a main protein. Its even less prep and effort than replacing meat with slabs of tofu. (And this is coming from a person who adores tofu.)Where texture is concerned, fried cheese is a delight. Whether its halloumi, queso blanco, or any assortment of frying cheese, the outside becomes crusty and browned where it contacts the pan. The inside remains soft, chewy, or squeaky, depending on the variety, and youre rewarded with creamy, salty flavors that pair up well with nearly any dish.In regards to preparation, frying up a batch of cheese slabs is a helluva lot faster than cooking meat. It requires nothing more than a knife and a dry frying pan, and you dont have to deal with trimming fat, gristle, or the bacterial risks of raw meat. If youre worried about the loss of protein, dont fret too much. A serving of this type of cheese has the equivalent amount of protein to a large egg, about 6 grams.What cheeses are best for fryingIf you havent done it before, frying cheese is easy. The best types of cheese for this purpose are firm or semi-firm high-protein cheeses because they dont liquify when met with heat. You'll want halloumi, paneer, queso blanco, panela cheese, queso para freir, or kasseri cheese. Some packages will even say grilling cheese or frying cheese. When youre in the grocery store, check the refrigerated aisle; they may be with other cheeses or potentially in a section with International cheese varieties. Depending on the cheese and your grocery store, a brick with 10 servings or more might cost $3 to $7 dollarsHow to fry cheeseCut the block of cheese into planks. I usually cut them about a quarter-inch thick, but you could certainly cut them to a half-inch or thicker. Add the cheese to a frying pan. Make sure theres some space between the slices. They will expand a bit when the heat is on and you want to keep them from touching. Turn the heat up to medium-low and allow the cheese to cook for a couple minutes. Carefully lift one piece to see how its browning underneath. I like to fry it until its medium to dark brown. Flip all of the pieces to brown the other side.From here, the world is your cheese plank. Nestle these crisp, flavorful rectangles onto risotto, or serve them as the centerpiece for a green salad. Place the slabs of cheese on a pedestal of pasta with tomato sauce. Chop the planks into smaller pieces and stir them into soups or curry sauces. Or simply top a slice with a bit of jam and enjoy it as a tart and salty snack.

Samsung's executive chairman Jay Y. Lee has been cleared of criminal charges by South Korea's second-highest court, Bloomberg reported. Earlier on Monday, the Seoul High Court upheld an earlier decision acquitting Lee of stock manipulation and accounting fraud charges over a 2015 merger. The ruling will allow Lee to focus on Samsung's mobile and chip businesses, which have seen declining profits over the past couple of years. Yee has consistently denied committing any crimes.The prosecution can still appeal to the Korea's Supreme Court, but that would be unlikely to succeed since no new arguments could be presented, experts say. "It has been a very long time in the investigation and trial of this case," said Samsung lawyer Kim You Jin in a statement. "We hope that with this verdict, the defendants can now focus on their work."Back in 2017, prosecutors accused Lee of manipulating the share price of two Samsung subsidiaries to smooth the way for a merger that allowed him to consolidate his power. In early 2024, however, the court ruled that the prosecutors failed to prove that. "It is hard to say that Lee Jae-yong [aka Jay Y. Lee]... spearheaded the merger, and that the merger was done just for the sake of Lees succession," a judge stated in the ruling.At the time, the decision was hailed by business groups, but not everyone in the country agreed. "The ruling will free Lee of legal risks, but I am at a loss for words in terms of the countrys economic justice," Park Ju-geun, head of corporate thinktank Leaders Index, told The Financial Timesin February 2024. "This goes totally against all previous court rulings on the merger."Lee was originally sentenced to five years in prison in 2017 after being found guilty of bribing public officials over the same merger, but the Supreme Court overturned that decision and ordered the case to be retried. In that retrial, Lee was sentenced to two-and-a-half years of prison time in early 2021, then paroled half a year later (Korea's former president Park Geun-hye also went to jail for her role in the same affair.) In 2022, Lee was pardoned by South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol, who was himself recently impeached and charged with insurrection over a martial law attempt.This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/big-tech/samsung-leader-cleared-of-fraud-charges-after-winning-appeal-130056498.html?src=rss

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Gerber Products Company and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have issued aserious recall notice, discontinuing all batches of Gerbers Soothe n Chew Teething Sticks due to fears that they could present a choking hazard for babies. The baby food brand confirmed that at least one emergency room visit has been linked to the product. The recall and discontinuation notice was posted to the website of Nestl USA, Gerbers parent company. Heres what you need to know:Which products were affected?The recall includes both Strawberry Apple and Banana flavors in all package sizes. Where were the products sold?The affected products were available online and sold in the following U.S. states and territories:AlabamaArkansasArizonaCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareFloridaGeorgiaHawaiiIowaIdahoIllinoisIndianaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMassachusettsMarylandMaineMichiganMinnesotaMissouriMississippiMontanaNorth CarolinaNebraskaNew HampshireNew JerseyNevadaNew YorkOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVirginiaVermontWashingtonWisconsinPuerto RicoYou can find images of the products on the FDA website.What should I do if I have these teething sticks?Gerberhas advisedparents and caregivers to stop using the product immediately and return it to retailers for a refund. Anyone with health concerns should contact a healthcare provider.What has Gerber said about this? In a statement along with the recall notice, the brand said, We sincerely apologize for any concern or inconvenience this action represents to parents, caregivers and retail customers.It added that it is working with and cooperating with the FDA on the recall.

Have you ever worked under someone you just couldnt wait to get away frommaybe to the point where youd daydream about finding a new job (or hoping theyd leave instead)? Thats what we call an Extinguisher. These leaders sap energy from their teams and throw up roadblocks that stand in the way of success. On the flip side, Generators are those leaders who inspire and empower people to reach their full potentialand theyre the ones everyone wants to work for.Most of us want to steer clear of Extinguishers (and make sure we never become one ourselves). The trouble is, its not always obvious when youre dealing with oneat least not until youre already burned out. Thats why we conducted two major studies to pinpoint exactly how Extinguishers differ from Generators.Our research revealed four early warning signs that can help you spot an Extinguisher before its too late.Extinguishers hide their flaws and strugglesExtinguishers wear a mask when they come to work hiding their true selves. They often cover up their mistakes and flaws to be perceived as the perfect leader. Unfortunately, this creates distance between them and their employees. Can you really be open about your struggles if your leader seems perfect and untouchable? It can feel too vulnerable to share imperfections with someone who is perfect. In this situation, its hard to get the support you need because you wont feel comfortable asking for it.Even well-meaning leaders can fall into this Extinguisher trap. Leaders want to be seen as competent and deserving of their role. So, they may feel extra pressure to keep up a facade. However, employees can sense leaders inauthenticity, decreasing trust and healthy communication on the team.If you have never seen or heard about your leader struggling with something, if all you hear about is how perfect they are, or you feel like they are being fake, watch out. You may be working for an Extinguisher.Extinguishers dont care about your personal lifeAdding to the distance between them and their employees, Extinguishers do not want to hear about employees personal lives. They dont care about whats going on with you outside of work and see conversations about your partner, pets, or other important aspects of your life as irrelevant. Extinguishers also fail to share anything about themselves with their employees. This is because Extinguishers believe that you shouldnt bring your personal life to work and view these two spheres as separate.Why is this a problem? If a leader doesnt know you, how can they know how to support you? Extinguishers dont understand you as a whole person. They are focusing solely on your work. But, what happens if something awful occurs in your personal life that has clear implications for your work? What if you need extra time or some flexibility to manage life stressors? Extinguishers dont want to hear it and, thus, wont give you the support that you need.If you feel like your leader knows nothing about who you are as a person, you are likely working for an Extinguisher.Extinguishers never disconnect from workExtinguishers never take a break. In fact, they often brag about working late at night or early in the morning. You get emails from them at all hours of the day and while they are supposedly on vacation. For example, on Sunday nights, Extinguishers might send tons of messages in preparation for the busy week they are about to create for you. This can create pressures to respond when employees are supposed to be disconnecting. But, Extinguishers do not believe in work-life balance. They prioritize work over life and often expect you to do the same.Unfortunately, Extinguishers bad examples create harmful expectations. Actions are much louder than words when leaders never disconnect, neither will their employees. Plus, employees start to believe that being always on is required to get to the next level. This can create unsustainable expectations about what it takes to be a leader.If you never see your leader disconnect or if you consistently get messages during off hours, you are probably working for an Extinguisher.Extinguishers believe theres only one right wayFinally, Extinguishers think theres one right way to do everything and its their way. How do you become a leader? By following their exact path. How do you achieve that big goal? By taking the steps they would take. Extinguishers dont recognize that there are many ways to be successful.This is a recipe for disaster. Processes will never evolve and improve if organizations stick to the way its always been done. Plus, we know that career paths do not look the same for everyone. Your strengths, background, and goals are unique. Each leader makes it to the top in their own way. Extinguishers discourage uniqueness and make it harder to lead authentically.If your manager shoots down new ideas, only offers advice based on their own experiences, and micromanages you to do things exactly their way, theres a good chance youre dealing with an Extinguisher.If you spot these warning signs, think about ways to build a support system that can help protect you from their negative behavior. If youre feeling courageous, you might even try sharing some feedback so they have the opportunity to grow. Its also wise to start mapping out a plan to move on before things get worse. And when youre interviewing for a new role, dont forget to ask some probing questions to see if your potential new boss shows any of these red flags. Its the best way to avoid jumping from one Extinguisher to another.

Dezeen Showroom: Swedish studio Interesting Times Gang worked with design brand Ingridsdotter to produce two new versions of Jonas Bohlin's Liv table, with tops made from discarded fishing nets and takeaway packaging.Interesting Times Gang and Ingridsdotter launched the Liv Mahalo and Liv Tundra tables during Stockholm Furniture Fair 2025, where they served as the centrepiece of a joint exhibition exploring the designers' fusion of Scandinavian aesthetics and circular material approaches.The Liv Tundra table has a top made from recycled takeaway packagingJonas Bohlin's 1997 Liv table was informed by his rowing adventures, with the spindly, curving, powder-coated steel legs symbolising the flow of water through a locked floodgate.In the Liv Mahalo table, this base is paired with a tabletop made by Interesting Times Gang by pressing repurposed fishing nets from the west coast of Sweden to create a blue-patterned surface reminiscent of a surging ocean. Liv Tundra was made in a similar way but using recycled takeaway packaging.Liv Mahalo's top has blue-green appearance that recalls marine environments"The Tundra table top is reminiscent of sea glass on a shoreline, a reminder that beauty can come out the most unexpected places and materials, in this case discarded take away packaging and yoghurt containers," said Interesting Times Gang."Our combined reflection on the world of water, essential for all life on Earth, becomes our common language in this collaboration."Product details:Product: Liv tablesDesigner: Interesting Times Gang and Jonas BohlinBrand: Interesting Times Gang and IngridsdotterContact: hello@itg.studioDezeen ShowroomDezeen Showroom offers an affordable space for brands to launch new products and showcase their designers and projects to Dezeen's huge global audience. For more details email showroom@dezeen.com.Dezeen Showroom is an example of partnership content on Dezeen. Find out more about partnership content here.The post Liv tables by Interesting Times Gang x Ingridsdotter appeared first on Dezeen.