log Free and inexpensive Kindle eBook blogs By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 12 Oct 2012 22:04:58 +0000 It's hard to sift through all the free cookbooks, home improvement and other books that Amazon offers for the Kindle for free - especially when many of them are Full Article Healthy Eating
log Has technology made basic things demonstrably worse? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 15 Mar 2017 16:42:20 +0000 From toilets (which keep you healthy) to phone connections (that don't need wires), we've never had it so good. Full Article Research & Innovations
log How to stop unwanted mail-order catalogs and junk mail with Catalog Choice By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 12 Dec 2018 17:07:55 +0000 The company will do the work for you. Full Article Responsible Living
log Apple apologizes for its bad Maps app By www.laptopmag.com Published On :: Fri, 28 Sep 2012 18:49:33 +0000 A week after an Apple spokesman downplayed the lackluster Maps app in iOS 6 by saying, "We are just getting started," CEO Tim Cook has a few words of his own fo Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
log Nintendinitis, Playstation rash and other odd technology-related injuries By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 13 Aug 2013 17:39:43 +0000 Tech-lovers beware: from carpal tunnel syndrome to tinnitus, here are just 5 of the ways your devices may injure you. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
log Paper Karma could be your best friend this catalog season By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 21 Nov 2013 18:03:39 +0000 A free app for Apple and Android devices scans your unwanted mail and puts in unsubscribe requests for you. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
log Can you be allergic to technology? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 27 Aug 2014 07:20:14 +0000 A study suggests some toxic substances may irritate skin and organs. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
log Old white men are clogging up the upper ranks of business, so what should we do about it? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 02 Apr 2018 17:18:37 +0000 Much of the generation and gender gap is due to simple demographics rather than evil intent. Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
log BP apologist wants control of Energy and Commerce Committee By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 15 Oct 2010 20:18:47 +0000 Despite several obstacles in his path Joe Barton thinks he will be the next chairman of the committee and is already drawing up plans. Full Article Politics
log Costner testifies before Congress about oil filtration technology By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 09 Jun 2010 18:10:39 +0000 Actor and entrepreneur says his centrifuges could make a difference in small-scale oil cleanups. Full Article Arts & Culture
log Ecologists share their passion for nature in these winning images By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 05 Dec 2018 13:21:27 +0000 The British Ecological Society annual photography competition celebrates both flora and fauna. Full Article Animals
log Indie Energy's groundbreaking technology By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 02 Dec 2008 05:05:48 +0000 Some of the smartest solutions really do lie right under our noses. In the case of Indie Energy, a Chicago-based cleantech company, the solution was buried in t Full Article Research & Innovations
log What green blogger dads want for Father's Day By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 15 Jun 2010 21:06:59 +0000 Father's Day is coming up, read about what 10 different green blogger dads would like to get for the holiday. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
log Mosaic technology reveals the many faces of a growing movement By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 17 Nov 2010 21:08:26 +0000 TckTckTck's mosaic:EARTH combines 'deep zoom' technology with social action to encourage people around the world to join in the growing sustainability movement. Full Article Computers
log 3 psychological tricks to help you lose weight By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 26 Feb 2019 15:31:37 +0000 Calories and exercise are key, of course, but these research-backed workarounds can help you reach your goals. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
log Why we should accept our ecological state for what it is, not what we want it to be By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sun, 01 Oct 2017 18:27:29 +0000 Ecologist Chris Thomas, author of 'Inheritors of the Earth,' asks readers to look at what we gain through environmental losses. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
log These biological illustrations are as profound today as they were in the 19th century By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 18 Jan 2018 19:49:50 +0000 'The Art and Science of Ernst Haeckel' is a collection of beautifully illustrated flora and fauna by a German biologist and artist. Full Article Arts & Culture
log How sweet it is: A sugar terminology guide By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 16 Jan 2013 15:01:29 +0000 A sugar by any other name is confusing. From high fructose corn syrup to glucose, here's a breakdown of common sugar terms and what they mean. Full Article Healthy Eating
log Use psychological tricks to drop the pounds By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 31 Dec 2014 20:50:00 +0000 Sure, you've tried everything to lose weight — but have you put your brain to work? Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
log 10 ways to dine alone, without technology By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 01 Sep 2015 15:01:10 +0000 Nearly half of all meals are eaten solo, often at restaurants — meaning there are lots of opportunities. Full Article Healthy Eating
log Kellogg's cafe to dish up 'artisanal' cereal By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Jun 2016 19:39:03 +0000 You could buy two boxes of cereal for what one bowl will cost at Kellogg's Time Square cafe, but you'd have to add your own lemon zest. Full Article Healthy Eating
log Future archaeologists will remember us by the chicken bones we left behind By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 14 Dec 2018 20:25:02 +0000 Researchers suggest our most lasting legacy will be chicken bones. Full Article Research & Innovations
log How to make a Swedish fire log By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 04 Nov 2015 19:57:04 +0000 Swedish fire torches burn from the inside out, and the fire can last for two to five hours depending on the size and material of the wood. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
log DOE showcases 1366 Technologies' solar research By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 03 May 2010 12:00:00 +0000 In the latest installment of the Faces of the Recovery Act video series, the U.S. Department of Energy showcases 1366 Technologies. Full Article Green Workplace
log Stevens Institute of Technology takes 2015 Solar Decathlon by storm By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 19 Oct 2015 13:00:23 +0000 The third time's a charm for the resiliency-minded contender from New Jersey. Full Article Remodeling & Design
log 5 ways your diet affects neurological health By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 04 Sep 2019 15:44:49 +0000 A recent U.K. case study focused on a teenage boy's highly restrictive diet, and how his junk food preferences led to permanent vision loss. Full Article Healthy Eating
log Biomimicry: Science inspired by nature could feed the hungry, reduce impact of technology By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 17 Sep 2012 21:54:22 +0000 Biomimicry has been around for decades, but could it be the future of sustainability? Some researchers are using nature to develop better technology, while othe Full Article Research & Innovations
log How biotechnology could revive extinct animals By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 26 Aug 2013 15:49:38 +0000 Researchers are setting their sights to resurrecting passenger pigeons and woolly mammoths, but would it do more harm than good? Full Article Animals
log World's most advanced encryption codes discovered by analyzing human biology By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sun, 06 Apr 2014 02:10:48 +0000 Signals that coordinate the rhythms of our heart and lungs offer inspiration for creating 'unbreakable' security codes. Full Article Research & Innovations
log Waterlogged Venice reels from highest tide in 50 years By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2019 19:38:45 +0000 More than 85% of Venice is submerged as high tides swept into the city, with locals and tourists scrambling for safety. Full Article Climate & Weather
log Clogged pores? Try a DIY blackhead-removal mask By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 15 Mar 2017 13:16:37 +0000 Skip the expensive, chemical-laden skincare products. These 3 homemade peel-off blackhead removal masks will have your skin feeling clear and smooth in no time. Full Article Natural Beauty & Fashion
log Lacoste swaps out iconic croc logo for endangered species By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sun, 04 Mar 2018 15:52:30 +0000 Proceeds from the sale of the limited-edition 'Save Our Species' polos benefit the International Union for Conservation of Nature. Full Article Natural Beauty & Fashion
log GE Ecomagination CEO Series: Guy Sella, CEO of SolarEdge Technologies By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 11 Feb 2011 16:43:14 +0000 This month's video features Guy Sella, CEO of SolarEdge Technologies, a leading solar technology company that has created the next generation of solar power har Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
log GE Ecomagination CEO Series: Energy Technology Ventures By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 04 Aug 2011 03:14:11 +0000 Find out how a joint venture among GE, ConocoPhillips and NRG Energy is investing in and helping scale up the most promising energy technologies. Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
log [Primetals Technologies, Ltd.]<br />Primetals Technologies equips Baosteel CC3 continuous caster with new Integrated Control Center By www.primetals.com Published On :: Tue, 31 Mar 2020 14:26:43 +0900 New Integrated Control Center (ICC) for controlling and monitoring the entire continuous casting plant Full Article
log [Primetals Technologies, Ltd.]<br />Primetals Technologies wins order from Shougang Qian’an to supply 6-stand Hyper UC-mill for electrical steel By www.primetals.com Published On :: Tue, 21 Apr 2020 11:00:00 +0900 ・ The world’s first 6-stand tandem cold mill with Hyper UC-mills in all stands ・ Equipped with work roll shift function to enable precise edge profile control of electrical steels ・ Enables Shougang Qian’an to meet the growing demand for electrical steels Full Article
log Logging leftovers fuel Alaska Airlines' test flight By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 16 Nov 2016 14:15:37 +0000 World's first tree-powered long-haul flies from Seattle to D.C. Full Article Transportation
log Archaeologists discover recycling system in ancient Pompeii By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 17:24:38 +0000 The attitudes of Pompeiians towards death and waste was very different from our own. Full Article Recycling
log Algae clogs newly renovated Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in D.C. By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 27 Sep 2012 14:35:48 +0000 The $34 million renovation took two years to complete is expected to save million of gallons of water a year, but the work had an unintended side effect. The po Full Article Travel
log Opinion: Brokerbility's managing director Ian Stutz on technology and SMEs By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Thu, 04 Jul 2019 10:12:02 +0100 Adapting to the future: Technology is changing the way SMEs buy insurance, but brokers have a vital role to play, says Ian Stutz Full Article
log The Blog Spot: Breaking barriers to insurance By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Thu, 23 Jan 2020 14:48:34 +0000 As Biba focuses on improving access to insurance in its manifesto, commissioning editor Laurence Eastham considers where changes will occur in 2020. Full Article
log Blog: How does the SM&CR approach misconduct? By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Mon, 27 Jan 2020 12:07:21 +0000 Nick Wilcox and Rolleen McDonnell of law firm BDBF examine where brokers may fall foul of the latest regulation to hit intermediaries. Full Article
log Blog: Does your board meet FCA standards? By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Mon, 22 Oct 2018 09:40:11 +0100 Gary Dixon, of the Association of Independent Non Executive Directors, highlights why it is time to talk about the independent NED gap. Full Article
log Using technology to give mid-market clients a corporate insurance experience By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Tue, 12 Feb 2019 14:47:43 +0000 Too large to benefit from government initiatives but too small to employ their own risk managers, mid-market businesses can inadvertently find themselves taking on unexpected levels of risk. As these businesses grow and face new and increasingly complex risks, expert support is essential, as Sam Barrett explains Full Article
log The Blog Spot: Should insurance go back to its coffee shop roots? By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Thu, 21 Feb 2019 11:28:30 +0000 Insurance Age content director Jonathan Swift mulls whether insurance broking needs to go back to its beginnings to find the right blend for future success. Full Article
log The Blog Spot: Cobra - how the once Towergate target ended up at PIB By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Thu, 06 Jun 2019 13:44:14 +0100 Once upon a time you could not keep Cobra out of the news. Insurance Age content director Jonathan Swift reflects on how the business regrouped almost by stealth to become the latest important part of the PIB growth story. Full Article
log The Blog Spot: RIP Jelf, hello Marsh Commercial - what's in a broking brand? By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 13 Sep 2019 08:34:51 +0100 As Marsh rebrands Jelf, Insurance Age content director Jonathan Swift reflects on the passing of another name heavily associated with noughties broker consolidation Full Article
log Blog: Reverse mentoring – the experiment that got me thinking By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Tue, 22 Oct 2019 12:48:48 +0100 Sharon Bishop, CEO at Close Brothers Premium Finance, discusses the lessons that leaders can learn from their staff. Full Article
log The Blog Spot: “Sorry” – the final word? By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Thu, 14 Nov 2019 13:36:17 +0000 Simon Matson has finally apologised after comments he made about exiting employees, described as racist and abusive were highlighted in court papers, but is it enough? Full Article
log The Blog Spot: Kicking things off By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Thu, 16 Jan 2020 15:06:03 +0000 Editor, Siân Barton, considers how the insurance space has launched into 2020 and looks back to a thread from 2019 that should be picked up again this year. Full Article