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​How a caustic lake in Tanzania became a flamingo paradise

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Rice paddies: Glassy landscapes with a complex history

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Dalai Lama celebrates 81 years (in this lifetime, anyway)

In honor of his birthday, let's take a look at some of the amazing people the revered spiritual leader has met over the years.



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Why the Instant Pot is great for a cozy weekend (plus recipes)

The electric pressure cooker is taking home cooks by storm, and it's good for creating hot meals quickly on a cold day.




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How to start a cutting garden

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Biba takes action on FCA coronavirus warning

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Covid-19: FCA calls on insurers to treat customers fairly during crisis

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Using technology to give mid-market clients a corporate insurance experience

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The Love of a Car is a Love Like No Other

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A Career Boost and a Clear Path, with NAPA’s Apprenticeship Program

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How to disinfect a car interior

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Sail-powered shipping is making a comeback (all in the name of rum, of course!)

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Canada creates two huge ocean sanctuaries in the Arctic

The new refuges aim to protect sea ice, wildlife and the economic stability of indigenous people.



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Living near a coast is linked with better mental health, study suggests

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These birds prove you don't need a big brain for a complex social life

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Woodpecker catches a cab in Chicago

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Aviva confirms partial pull-back from personal lines broker market

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

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Covid-19: FCA calls on insurers to pay valid claims quickly

Regulator tells firms who refuse to pay out to explain why and how they believe it represents a fair outcome for customers.




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Pros and Cons to Having a Chicken Pen When Selling

Have you been noticing a lot of people getting chickens in their backyard lately? It is a growing trend even in metro places like Seattle and Chicago. While there are some city ordinances and rules, having a chicken pen, with chickens, of course, may or may not be a good idea if you are planning on selling your home.



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How To Be A Cash-Rocketing Super Affiliate

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A Classified Way to Drive Business to Your Website

There are more than 105 million of them in the United States. Worldwide, there could be at least 250 million of them. Them, according to statistics from the Nielsen/Net Ratings service, is the number of active Web surfers. 250 million in the whole world? The figure is more than the populations of Canada, Australia, Great Britain, and a few non-English speaking countries combined. That's a lot of them!




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A City of 650 Bridges, Sauerkraut and 7 Christmas Markets

Plan your next holiday tour to the fascinating place Berlin. In winter 7 Christmas Markets are out in full force.




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Fake or Fir: A Christmas Dilemma

Every year families are confronted with the dilemma of whether to buy a live Christmas tree, or to invest in an artificial one.




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Take Care When Choosing a Christmas Tree

The Christmas tree has long been the focal point of our holiday celebrations. If you prefer a real tree, selecting the tree is just as important as decorating the tree. Learn some quick and handy tips for choosing the perfect tree to adorn your home.




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Taking a Chance on Healthy Living!

From my perspective, living with the stress, unhappiness and frustration of indecision and poor health is the greatest risk of all, and one that is definitely not worth taking.




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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.

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A Constipation Remedy Using Potassium and Prunes

Learn how to use potassium to eliminate constipation. By using a natural fruit and potassium, you can strenghten your colon and get constipation relief.




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A Constipation Home Remedy - Cayenne

Cayenne is a constipation home remedy that is effective in producing peristalsis in your colon and aids digestion. It can be used regularly at every meal and when needed for constipation. Cayenne pepper is known to help thin the blood. Learn more about this powerful herb and how it can help your heart.




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How to Clean a Cuckoo Clock

When it comes time to clean your cuckoo clock, it is essential that you take the proper steps to ensure any potential damage to the timepiece. Clocks that are cleaned by improper methods can cause these items to shift, break, or become damaged so that the clock will fail to keep the proper time or stop working completely.




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How to Shop for a Cuckoo Clock

Cuckoo clocks make great gifts, souvenirs, and timepieces that will add charm and character to any home. If you are in the market for a cuckoo clock, carefully consider your options before purchase.




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Should I Buy a Cuckoo Clock

Are you in need of a quality clock to keep time in your home? Do you want a timepiece that marks each hour by a sound? Are you interested in a unique and historic piece that is sure to bring beauty and charm to your home? Do you want a fabulous conversation piece that is sure to catch the eye (and ears) of all who visit your home? If your answer was "yes" to any of these questions, consider purchasing a cuckoo clock for your home.




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While Planning or Designing a Website wear the Shoes of a Crawl Spider

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Committing to a Cell Phone Plan - the Critical First Days

Ever purchase a product or service and been severely disappointed? This is particularly distasteful with something like a cell phone plan that last 2 years. We will alert you to the best method available to thwart getting stuck with a bad plan.




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Clearwater is a Clear Choice for Your Next Vacation Rental

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Take a Chance in the Caribbean

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How To Protect Your Crown Jewels With A Confidentiality Agreement

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Why Primitive Survival Skills Are Making a Comeback

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Planning to Rent a Cabin This Year? Follow These Safety Tips for a Safe, Memorable Trip

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Give Your Company a Chance to Succeed

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Selecting a Custom Lanyard for Your Boating Needs

The True Benefits of Selecting a Custom Lanyard for Your Boating Needs




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Five Ways a Certified Financial Advisor Can Help You Optimize Your Funds

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Mesothelioma a Cancer Caused by Asbestos

The internal organs of the human body are encased in a protective sac called the mesothelium. Examples of mesothelilial membranes are the peritoneum (abdominal organs), pleura (lungs), and pericardium (heart).




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A Change Will Do You Good

As the last rays of summer's warmth ebb away and the gentle breezes of autumn waft themselves upon us, we recognize once again, that change is inevitable. Nature is constantly changing and yet, so many people have the notion that change is frightening.




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Flying in Business Class? Make Sure to Use a Car or Shuttle Service Upon Your Arrival

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A Concise Guide to MICR and Associated Technologies

Magnetic Ink Character Recognition (MICR) was developed to utilize the benefits of computer technology in the banking industry. Prior to the use of a MICR line, check sorting by account number was a manual process. Two systems were previously used to handle the large numbers of checks processed in the banking industry: Sort-A-Matic and Top Tab Key Sort.




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Choosing a Company Name

Choosing a company name may be a simple snap decision. For other companies many hours are spent deliberating over how what the company should be called and what the name conveys about the organisation to its clients.




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Acne - A Clean Face - Step 1 in a 12 Step Program

What I am about to tell you is how you can get your face clear of acne using a 12 Step Program. I know there is lot of claims that you can only do it with creams or facial products. Yes, you will get some relief and in some cases you will eliminate your acne. Here I give you the first step that you need to know before we go into the remaining 11 steps.




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Setting Up A Corporation In New York State

As long as your articles of incorporation meet these five requirements, and you pay the $125 filing fee, your application should be approved. Setting up a corporation is the easy part though — now that you have a small business of your own, you may need small business financial advice to avoid the pitfalls many […]

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