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Tips from an introvert on how to enjoy being alone during coronavirus

Introverts have traditionally had to learn to be more outgoing, but during coronavirus, it's the extroverts' turn to learn new behaviors.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Gulf of Mexico 'dead zone' may reach record size this summer

Historic floods and relentless storms are expected to boost the dead zone up to 15 percent larger than ever before, experts say.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Quokka selfies take the internet by storm (but not everyone thinks that's a good thing)

Due to their seemingly ever-smiling demeanor, these small marsupials are the perfect selfie buddies.




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How to make bone broth in the slow cooker

It's easy work to extract all the nutrients from the bones in a slow cooker, especially if you use one important ingredient.




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Saving authentic recipes, one video at a time

These YouTube channels are dedicated to preserving culinary culture.




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Live rent-free in Indiana's historic House of Tomorrow (on one condition)

Situated within Indiana Dunes National Park, the futuristic '30s-era dwelling requires a $2.5 million restoration to be paid for by a qualified leasee.



  • Remodeling & Design

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FCA warns of Tasker and QIC Europe clone

Regulator said fraudsters had used the details of authorised firms Tasker Insurance Brokers and QIC Europe to attempt to scam customers.




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Charles Randell to replace John Griffith-Jones as chair of the FCA

Randell to take up role on 1 April.




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Candles, craft, coffee and cover - how one broker is mixing it up to make a mark

Dr John Mitchell speaks to Jonathan Swift about his venture Wessex Business Services, an insurance broker – although not in name - with quite a few interesting side lines from scented candles to hot desking spaces.




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Sydney wants to transform abandoned rail tunnels into nightlife hotspot

Officials in New South Wales are confident that transforming the ghost tunnels could have 'global potential.'




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Everyone on the road hates everyone else

There is a war on the car, a war on the bike, a war on pedestrians and soon there will be a war on old people.




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Life in a 10-Foot RV, from One Adventure to Another

Marc and Morgan Faber enjoy the simple pleasures of a home on wheels. But they still make time to check under the hood.




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The one big thing to know when buying an electric vehicle

Guest blogger Elliott Campbell explains why the best EV isn't necessarily what the online reviews say.




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Why is Indonesia's wildfire so hard to put out?

Created by humans, these fires just keep on burning due to underground stores of peat.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Why you should care about one church's fight over solar panels in N.C.

This David vs. Goliath story could impact the future of renewable energy everywhere.




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Why do businesses spend money on doing good?

Guilt? Greenwashing? Or a boost to the bottom line? New research aims to quantify the motivations behind corporate social responsibility.



  • Sustainable Business Practices

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Could your child survive alone in the woods?

There's a hierarchy of survival skills that are appropriate for children.



  • Protection & Safety

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A relative of one of the most famous trees of all time is hiding in plain sight

A descendant of the Newton Tree lives a private, unassuming life in California.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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World's largest flower bloom found in remote Indonesian jungle

The bloom will only last for about one week before wilting.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Sand dunes may be 'communicating' with one another

Scientists watch closely and find evidence that sand dunes are coordinating their movements in ways we never knew before.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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World's largest honey bee makes rare hallucinogenic honey

Harvesters scale tall cliffs to collect this rare honey from Himalayan giant honeybees.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Oceans could return to a picture of health in just one generation

A major new review calls for urgent action to restore our ailing oceans.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Pakistan sees a surge in honey production

Pakistan is turning around its struggling honey industry with the addition of hundreds of trees.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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American honeybees just can't get a break

Despite recent declines in honeybees and other bee species, the U.S. is suspending its annual count of honeybee hives.




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When honeybees get stuck in water, they create their own waves and 'surf' to safety

The behavior has never been documented in other insects, researchers say.




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How other species handle social distancing when someone is sick

Isolating ourselves during the coronavirus pandemic isn't as unnatural as it feels.




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U.K. creates one of the largest marine protected areas in Atlantic Ocean

The U.K.'s push to create new marine reserves in the Atlantic and Pacific oceans represents a victory for biodiversity campaigners. (And fish.)



  • Wilderness & Resources

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6 foods more likely than chicken to harbor salmonella

Chicken's always the scapegoat, but there are other suprising sources of salmonella. Here are other foods that can harbor the bacteria and how to avoid it.




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Are salmonella outbreaks getting worse?

Some say evolving bugs and lax oversight are making salmonella even more dangerous.



  • Translating Uncle Sam

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What is the Gulf of Mexico dead zone?

From red tides in the Atlantic to hypoxia in the Gulf, algae seems to be invading the U.S. from all sides.



  • Translating Uncle Sam

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CII postpones some exams amid coronavirus outbreak

The body is hitting pause on April’s written exams until October but plans to press ahead with its July sittings and multiple choice exams in small groups will continue.




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FCA zones in on client money amid Covid-19

The FCA has asked up to 300 firms to provide financial information on client money, staff furlough, debt and cash.




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Biba research puts telematics policies at almost one million

Figures reveal a 30% uplift on 2016.




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Commercial director Euros Jones leaves LV

Move comes after LV completes the transfer of its commercial lines business to Allianz.




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Insurance Covid Cast – episode one: How has the industry’s reputation been impacted by its handling of the coronavirus epidemic?

In the first of a new series of video casts brought to you by Insurance Age and Insurance Post whilst our journalists are in isolation lockdown we discuss the sector’s response to the Covid-19 pandemic and what lasting impact it might have on its reputation.




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The Stone Age Diet Solution

The dietary habits adopted by developed countries over the last centuries are largely responsible for many of the chronic diseases that are now commonplace in Western society.




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Creating Wealth with Affiliate Programs: Getting Rich with No Money Down

The question I am asked the most is, How can I create additional income streams if I don't have any money to get started? This article is going to teach you exactly that - how to create additional income streams using the Internet - without requiring any money to get started...




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Make Money on the Internet Using Affiliate Marketing

Make money off your website through using affiliate marketing. It's free and generates much more money than selling traditional advertising space.




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Refinancing Online - Can You Really Save Time And Money?

With easy online forms, this takes a few minutes instead of hours without the hassle of talking to several high pressure loan brokers. There is no commitment until you are comfortable and have shopped around to find yourself the best deal for refinancing your home mortgage.




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Buying a Home with No Money Down

If you are on the market for a new home, you may want to look into buying a home with no money down, otherwise known as 100% financing.




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Skype Lets You Make Free Phone Calls Online

Skype, the Internet telephony company that set the traditional telephone world on its ear. You can make reliable calls using the Internet for anywhere from 0 to 2.3-cents per minute. Recently purchased by Ebay for 2.6 billion dollars, Skype stands ready to revolutionize worldwide voice communication because they enable you to carry on crystal clear voice communication with anyone else in the world with a either a phone or Internet connection.




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Pet Insurance - Is it a Waste of Money?

Pet insurance won't cover your pet for elective or routine treatments so what does it insure, what sorts of plan are available and what do they cost? This article is an informative read before you buy!




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Buying Life Insurance Over the Telephone the Safe and Easy Way

Buying life insurance over the telephone is most convenient way to save money and avoid the need to allow a life insurance agent into your home.




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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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Natural Alternative To Hormone Replacement Thereapy (HRT)

When women eneter the menopause, most are invariably prescribed hormone replacement treatment (HRT). However, medical research has concluded that these drugs can increase the incidence of breast and other cancers and there is a natural alternative.




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Smarter money

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Are Name Brand Power Tools Worth the Extra Money?

Compares the Pros & Cons of both Name Brand Power Tools and Non-Name Brand Power Tools and then explains what brand would be best for you.




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What are Your Beliefs About Money and Wealth?

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Stallone Filming New Boxing Movie

The next biggest boxing film, a new Rocky sequel, is set to be released in December 2006 or early 2007. Written and directed by Sylvester Stallone, Rocky VI, also called Rocky Balboa, has primarily been filmed throughout Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.




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Bollywood on Your Phone

The Bollywood craze has swept around the world, as fans of "Hindi Cinema" have fallen in love with the kietschy high-pitched songs.