Are Rice Cakes a Healthy Snack?

Are Rice Cakes a Healthy Snack?

When you think of simple, healthy snacks, rice cakes may be one of the foods that come to mind. They are shelf-stable, crunchy and versatile, making them a great go-to food in a pinch. But are they actually healthy? Here is a dietitian’s perspective on rice cakes, plus nutritious topping ideas to elevate them. Pictured…

Read More
LA Times

Newsom calls for big boost in funding for California’s film and TV tax credit, throwing Hollywood a lifeline

Gov. Gavin Newsom unveiled a proposal Sunday to more than double the annual amount of money allocated to California’s film and TV tax credit program as Hollywood struggles to compete with other production hubs dangling lofty incentives. The governor declared his intent to expand the annual tax credit to $750 million, up from its current…

Read More
Halloween crowd plans revealed as 25,000 revellers expected in Hong Kong’s Lan Kwai Fong

Halloween crowd plans revealed as 25,000 revellers expected in Hong Kong’s Lan Kwai Fong

About 25,000 revellers are expected to celebrate Halloween in Hong Kong’s Lan Kwai Fong nightlife area on Thursday, police have said, with the force stepping up safety measures including installing more surveillance cameras and using crowd counting technology for the first time. In an annual crowd control plan for the popular event in Central, assistant…

Read More