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One company is on a mission to turn apartment complexes into communities

The firm OpenPath Investments believes that apartments aren't just walls or rooms; they're a chance to connect on a deeper level with your neighbors.




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Why we're stuck on a particular side of the bed

When it comes to picking a side of the bed, resistance is futile.




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The 'End of Plenty' - PART 1

Sneak preview of National Geographic's investigation on climate change, agribusiness and the global food crisis.



  • Research & Innovations

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The 'End of Plenty' - PART 2

Sneak preview of National Geographic's investigation on climate change, agribusiness and the global food crisis.



  • Research & Innovations

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How salamanders regenerate parts

Immune cells called macrophages are at the center of the salamander's ability to regrow limbs and regenerate parts of organs.



  • Research & Innovations

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In Rotterdam, a wind turbine that's also an apartment complex (and an observation wheel)

The conceptual Dutch Windwheel takes the term 'mixed-use development' to dizzying new extremes.




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We just hosted a pug sleepover party, and we're about to do it again

A dozen of my dogs' cousins got spoiled and are returning for more spa treatments and manicures. Here's what went down at our first spawtacular pug party.




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Photo project captures togetherness, even as coronavirus keeps us apart

Photographers across the country are capturing images of families at home during the pandemic for the Front Steps Project.




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This apartment will anticipate your every move

The Brain of Things smart home will turn your home into a robot.



  • Gadgets & Electronics

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Drones converge on Mount Fuji for a mesmerizing dance party

Behold, an aerial ballet performed by LED-equipped flying robots.



  • Gadgets & Electronics

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Southern Company, local distillery partner for hand sanitizer

Southern Company’s response to the coronavirus is rooted in Our Values and our commitment to Safety First for our teammates, customers and communities.




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World's longest flights leave passengers in the air for the better part of a day

Despite fantastic cabin service and other amenities, these sky marathons can tax even seasoned travelers.




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Whale 'breach party' stuns travelers in Maui

Two videos show whale watchers witnessing multiple whales breaching in Maui.




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A spider's web is part of its mind, new research suggests

It might mean that spiders possess an extraordinary kind of consciousness.




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Algae-powered apartment complex blooms in Hamburg

The BIQ House is a 15-unit net-zero energy algae-powered apartment complex clad with an algae-filled bio-adaptive shell.



  • Remodeling & Design

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How to plan a solar eclipse party

Whether you're planning your own shindig or joining an already existing event, here are a few tips to make the most of the 2017 total solar eclipse.




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Try these modern twists on classic party mix

Whether you know it as party mix, Chex Mix or puppy chow, this mid-century Midwestern party staple is here to stay.




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Getsafe partners with Hiscox for UK launch

German MGA Getsafe, which offers digital contents insurance, was established two years ago.




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Romero and Qlaims partner on commercial property support

Broker can now offer claims support and loss recovery insurance to commercial property clients.




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How a small donation is bringing big changes to N.C. fire department

Ahoskie, a small town in North Carolina, can now buy new equipment and better training thanks to Enviva.



  • Sustainable Business Practices

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5 healthy dips for your Super Bowl party

Opt for dips with beans or nuts as the base and you'll instantly up the nutrition factor of your Super Bowl spread.




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Are small particulates a big deal?

U.S. particulate pollution isn't the deadly threat it once was, but the dangerously tiny specks still often plague big cities as well as rural wilderness.



  • Translating Uncle Sam

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Opinion: Partners&'s Phil Barton on why focusing on price is harming the industry

What price peace of mind? Who is up for jumping out of a plane with a cheap parachute strapped to their back? Phil Barton ponders why insurance is often bought on price




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Aviva confirms partial pull-back from personal lines broker market

General insurance CEO, Colm Holmes, says provider has exited some "unprofitable relationships" in personal lines, but highlights Aviva will "significantly invest" in the broker channel going forward.




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Axa XL searches for new UK CEO as reshuffle sees Paul Greensmith depart

Four senior leaders have left the provider as Axa XL states it is set for global restructure.




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Partners& shoots into Top 100 with £65m GWP

Phil Barton, alongside Stuart Reid and Chris Jelf, has formed the broker from MRIB and Independents, La Playa, CGI and Versatile, with initial £25m investment from Capital Z.




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Blog: When is a consolidator, not a consolidator? The question Barton, Jelf and Reid’s Partners& hopes to answer

This week saw the launch of new broking business Partners&, bringing together a quintet of players to form a business which is positioning itself as distinctly anti-consolidator. Insurance Age content director Jonathan Swift looks at what this means; and the challenges it faces to maintain its self-proclaimed USPs as it grows.




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THB agrees Fleet UK partnership with Axa

Axa to underwrite the Fleet UK product from 1 January following Zurich's exit from the scheme.




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Seven Keys to Permanent Weight Loss Success (Part 3 of 4)

During a recent seminar that I conduct, participants explored the concept of just how powerful the mind is and how this relates to losing fat. After a serious of powerful exercises, they were asked to create an action plan based on what they learned in order to successfully lose fat and keep it off. The result of this workshop was seven keys that addressed what most diet programs or weight loss systems do not: the fact that fitness starts inside.




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Seven Keys to Permanent Weight Loss Success (Part 4 of 4)

During a recent seminar that I conduct, participants explored the concept of just how powerful the mind is and how this relates to losing fat. After a serious of powerful exercises, they were asked to create an action plan based on what they learned in order to successfully lose fat and keep it off. The result of this workshop was seven keys that addressed what most diet programs or weight loss systems do not: the fact that fitness starts inside.




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7 Tips for Styling and Decorating Your Apartment Balcony

If you are lucky enough to have an apartment with a balcony, you might want to find some ways that you can decorate it to enjoy it in the summertime. There are many things that you can do, based on your budget and your preferences. Below are 7 tips that you can use for adding some style to your balcony.



  • Garden / Landscaping / Patio

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ACCC Chief Operating Officer Rayne de Gruchy to depart

23 April 2020

The ACCC today announced that Scott Gregson would assume the role of acting Chief Operating Officer effective from Monday 27 April 2020 following the retirement of Chief Operating Officer Rayne de Gruchy.

Ms de Gruchy joined the ACCC in 2010 and commenced in her current role in 2014, driving and shaping the ACCC’s culture to enhance its capabilities, performance and impact. She had announced her departure earlier this year and assisted Mr Gregson in the transition.

Ms de Gruchy was awarded the Public Service Medal in 2003 and was appointed a Member of the Order of Australia in 2008 for her contribution to public administration.

Before joining the ACCC, she led the Australian Government Solicitor as its inaugural Chief Executive Officer from 1999 to 2010, creating a successful government business enterprise in Australian Government ownership.

A lawyer by profession, Ms de Gruchy also held other senior executive positions in the public sector, been a non-executive director of a public company and practised law as a banking and finance partner of the law firm now known as Herbert Smith Freehills.

“We will miss Rayne’s calm and measured guidance and advice, and wish her and her family well in her much deserved retirement,” Mr Sims said.

“We thank Rayne for her outstanding career of public service and the pivotal role she has played in her time at the ACCC. Indeed, the ACCC owes much of its governance, culture, flexible working practices and success to her,” ACCC Chair Rod Sims said.

Mr Gregson spent most of his career in enforcement roles at the ACCC. His most recent role was as executive general manager of its Merger and Authorisation Review Division.

Recruitment for the permanent appointment for the COO position is expected to go ahead later in the year.

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79/20
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Commissioner Cristina Cifuentes to depart ACCC

7 May 2020

Commissioner Cristina Cifuentes will leave the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission on 3 July 2020 after more than seven years in the role, which she held concurrently with nine years as a board member of the Australian Energy Regulator.

Ms Cifuentes was appointed as a Commissioner of the ACCC in May 2013 for a five-year term and then reappointed in 2018.

“Cristina has been one of Australia’s leading infrastructure regulators for a long time and has made an outstanding contribution to the ACCC and AER, and played a large role on the international stage in relation to a wide range of regulatory issues,” ACCC Chair Rod Sims said.

“Perhaps even without even realising it, Australians have benefited immensely from Cristina’s extraordinary breadth of experience and knowledge, particularly in the energy, transport, telecommunications and finance sectors.”

“Cristina’s experience and mix of skills has been invaluable in shaping many of the ACCC’s key decisions.”

During her time at the ACCC, Ms Cifuentes chaired the ACCC’s Communications and Infrastructure committees, which oversee the ACCC’s regulatory role in key infrastructure in areas such as fuel, telecommunications, wheat ports, rail, and water.

Mr Sims says Ms Cifuentes’ contribution will be greatly missed by many across the ACCC and AER.

“Cristina has also been a champion for women and people from cultural and linguistically diverse communities within the ACCC and AER and a mentor to many,” Mr Sims said.

“All of us at the ACCC and AER wish Cristina the very best for her future endeavours both professionally and personally,” Mr Sims said.

Ms Cifuentes will also step down from her roles as an Associate Member of the Australian Communications and Media Authority and as Australia’s delegate to the OECD Network of Economic Regulators.

Background:

Before joining the ACCC, Ms Cifuentes held a number of directorships, including with the Hunter Water Corporation, First State Super Trustee Corporation and NSW T Corp. Her career has spanned both the public and private sectors, including positions at the Reserve Bank of Australia, the New South Wales Treasury and the Australian Securities Commission. She was a tribunal member of the NSW IPART between 1997 and 2006.

Release number: 
92/20
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How to Achieve Google Adwords Success - Part Two

Learn Google Adwords success steps four through seven. Learn the secrets of punctuation, keywords, and placement to sky rocket your Google Adwords success.




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Plasma TV as Part of the Home Theater

There's just something about spending a couple of hours at a theater, and many people are trying to recreate that feeling with home theaters.




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Digital City (Part 1 of 2)

The idea of a fully 'connected' and integrated digital city, with a plethora of online services for its citizens, sounds ultra-futuristic and like a pipe dream. The local telecoms and IT industry has its own views.




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Digital City (Part 2 of 2)

Digital cities are no longer just a dream. They are possible and PPP will see them become a reality for the benefit of all citizens of this nation. How long it will take, depends on the vigour and determination of both government and private organisations.




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12 Ways to Show your Partner You Care

There are hundreds of articles and websites devoted to making sure that your partner knows that you love them.




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Is Forex A Part of Your Investment Portfolio?

In simplest terms Forex can be as simple as you would want it to be. Managed Forex is an area of Forex trading that's continuing to grow.




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How Gratitude Can Be Your Partner in Life

Learn how opening up your heart and expressing gratitude for what you have can help you attract even more good things into your life.




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Multiple Sclerosis Sufferers Sigh With Relief - Part One

Recently MS patient Jan Wilks began walking days after treatment with umbilical cord stem cells after years in a wheelchair. Coverage of her case in the press sparked a huge demand for more information on this new cutting edge treatment. Jan Wilks is only one of stem cell therapy's success stories




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Multiple Sclerosis Sufferers Sigh With Relief - Part Two

Recently MS patient Jan Wilks began walking days after treatment with umbilical cord stem cells after years in a wheelchair. Coverage of her case in the press sparked a huge demand for more information on this new cutting edge treatment. Jan Wilks is only one of stem cell therapy's success stories.




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The Truth About Pixels, Part 1: Digital Cameras

Most digital cameras today boast of greater resolution and picture quality. What does that mean to the amateur or occasional photographer? You hear of cameras with 3 megapixals up to 6 or 7 megapixals. What is that?




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Tips for Planning a Baby Baptism Party and Designing Baptism Invitations

In the Catholic and Protestant faiths, newborns are anointed with holy water and blessed by the church clergy. In the catholic religion, the baptism serves to wash away original sin. In some protestant faiths, the baby is dedicated to the church.




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I wonder why do procurement departments still exist today ?

The overall success of any procurement department surely comes from its ability to increase the competitiveness of its organisation in the marketplace.




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How to Handle the Top 10 SME Sales Objections - Part I

A Sale is considered closed when the buyer and seller reach agreement on terms for the buyer to take ownership of a product or service. To get to this stage, the seller normally has to "close" the sale, by asking the buyer for their business. This is where the buyer raises "objections". Objections generally fall into three main types. This article will explore the types of objection, how they arise and how to overcome and avoid them. Part II will then discuss the 10 most common objections, and how to handle them to close the sale.




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Using Your Online Presence to Drive Offline Sales from Your Customer Base and Beyond, Part 1

Using an online presence to generate offline sales at a brick-and-mortar location is crucial for many local businesses. This series of articles will tell you how to do it.




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Anniversary Party Planning

25th, 40th and 50th Anniversary parties celebrate the life of the couple. You can invite any one who's lives they have touched.




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Exercise & Motivation, Part 3: Keeping it Going

Motivating ourselves to exercise can be difficult, and different techniques will work better for different people. This article is the third in a series on exercise and motivation, and explores the best way to motivate yourself if regular activity is already a part of your life




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If You Need Grand Ambiance, a Sailcloth Tent for Your Next Party May Make Sense

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