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Daily Briefing: Thurs. 8/4/2011

U.S. wolves in crosshairs, Earth's moon may be 2 in 1, cyclone hits Haiti, and more.



  • Green News Roundup

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Weekend Briefing 8/5/2011

Photos suggest water on Mars, Shell to drill in Arctic, storm outlook worsens, and more.



  • Green News Roundup

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Daily Briefing: Mon. 8/8/2011

Economic rut spurs ecological rush, EPA vs. 'glymes,' icebergs vs. drought, and more.



  • Green News Roundup

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Daily Briefing: Tues. 8/9/2011

EPA may delay ozone rule (again), Japan hid radiation info, DNA traced to meteorites, and more.



  • Green News Roundup

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Daily Briefing: Wed. 8/10/2011

Big rigs get mpg boost, electric car goes solar, supermice rise in Europe, and more.



  • Green News Roundup

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Daily Briefing: Thurs.

'Huge' step in cancer fight, Mars rover sends new pics, actress boosts alien hunt, and more.



  • Green News Roundup

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Weekend Briefing

Bad outlook for U.S. drought, dino gave live birth, meteor shower tonight, and more.



  • Green News Roundup

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Daily Briefing: Mon.

Schools save energy, E. coli spurs beef recall, Europe vs. Asia on rhinos, and more.



  • Green News Roundup

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Daily Briefing: Tues.

Cities adapt to climate shifts, oil fouls North Sea, walking lengthens lives, and more.



  • Green News Roundup

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Daily Briefing: Wed.

Arctic oil worries natives, school lunches get real, sleeping bears still trouble, and more.



  • Green News Roundup

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One man's street magic leaves passers-by in disbelief

Watch street magician Andrew Mayne knock people's socks off with these eight stunts.



  • Arts & Culture

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​Yes, there is such a thing as climate grief

New report finds "gradual, long-term changes in climate can also surface a number of different emotions, including, fear, anger, feelings of powerlessness."



  • Climate & Weather

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Greenland's ice sheet briefly hosted the world's tallest waterfall

Cambridge researchers studying the event say the waterfall in Greenland measured roughly 1,000 meters tall.



  • Climate & Weather

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'Soup for Syria' raises funds for food relief

'Soup for Syria' by Barbara Abdeni Massaad compiles international recipes to raise funds for food relief for Syrian refugees.




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Premium finance not affected by FCA relief measures, says Biba

Trade body said it lobbied the regulator to exclude premium finance arrangements as payment deferrals would have left many brokers at greater risk.




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Newsline Special: Procurement Policy Note Supplier relief due to COVID19

Cabinet Office have issued a Procurement Policy Note today 23 March setting out information and guidance for public bodies on payment of their suppliers to ensure service continuity during and after the current coronavirus, COVID19, outbreak. It states that contracting authorities must act now to ensure suppliers at risk are in a position to resume normal contract delivery once the outbreak is over.




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An update from CPT Chief Executive, Graham Vidler: Covid19: Financial support for local bus operators

Dear member,nbsp;Please find belownbsp;a letter sent to me last night by Secretary of State for Transport, Grant Shapps.




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A Brief History Of iPod

This article is a brief history of iPod. It describes how it started, the goals for this music player and how the name iPod came into being.




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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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Electricity and gas companies to co-operate on relief package

1 May 2020

The ACCC has granted conditional interim authorisation to allow the Australian Energy Council and wholesale and retail energy businesses to co-operate to provide financial relief to residential and business customers who may be financially impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

This interim authorisation allows business in the electricity and gas markets to hold discussions, share information, and enter into arrangements for the purpose of providing financial relief and other measures to small, medium and large businesses, and to expand support under existing hardship programs for residential customers.

“We know the COVID-19 pandemic is having a significant economic impact on consumers and businesses in Australia, which is why we have granted this interim authorisation,” ACCC Chair Rod Sims said.  

“Energy is an essential service and this is an important opportunity to allow energy market participants to support consumers and businesses through the pandemic.”

Importantly, authorisation is only granted on the condition that any agreements between energy retailers are not materially inconsistent with the relevant applicable principles in the Australian Energy Regulator (AER) Statement of Expectations of energy businesses: Protecting consumers and the market during COVID-19.

The Statement of Expectations sets out ten principles the AER expects businesses to adhere to during the COVID-19 pandemic to ensure the continued safe and reliable supply of energy to homes and businesses. This includes expectations about payment plans and hardship arrangements, no disconnections and deferring referrals to debt collection agencies for recovery actions.

“The AER’s Statement of Expectations provides important principles that should be adopted by energy retailers in their dealings with customers during the COVID19 pandemic, and we expect  any conduct under this authorisation to meet or exceed the expectations set out in these principles” Mr Sims said.

The AEC must also regularly update the ACCC and the AER about the information shared and the decisions made by retailers as part of the authorisation.

The ACCC and AER will also be invited to attend any meeting where the energy retailers discuss or agree on financial relief arrangements. This will provide important transparency and oversight of these discussions.

“We believe that allowing the AEC and energy businesses to work together will enable customer relief to be provided more quickly and efficiently than it would if the parties were to work on these measures independently,” Mr Sims said. 

“We will closely monitor the effect of these arrangements and when it is appropriate for this authorisation to be revoked.”

Having granted interim authorisation for the arrangements, the ACCC will now seek feedback on the application for final authorisation which is sought for a period of 12 months from the date of authorisation.

More information, including the ACCC’s interim authorisation decision, is available on the ACCC public register.

Background

The Australian Energy Council is an industry organisation representing 23 major electricity and downstream natural gas businesses operating in the wholesale and retail energy markets.

Notes to editors

ACCC authorisation provides statutory protection from court action for conduct that might otherwise raise concerns under the competition provisions of the Competition and Consumer Act 2010.

Section 91 of the Act allows the ACCC to grant interim authorisation when it considers it is appropriate. This allows the parties to engage in the proposed conduct while the ACCC is considering the merits of the substantive application.

The ACCC may review a decision on interim authorisation at any time, including in response to feedback following interim authorisation.

Broadly, the ACCC may grant a final authorisation when it is satisfied that the likely public benefit from the conduct outweighs any likely public detriment.

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Magnetic Therapy for Pain Relief

We would like to provide you with some of the more common uses of magnetic therapy, focusing on the use of magnets as a supplementary treatment for pain.




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What are Your Beliefs About Money and Wealth?

What is your attitude towards having wealth? Do you believe it is possible to have anything that you want? Or do you believe that wealth and prosperity are reserved only for those other "lucky" people in this world? Your inner belief systems may be stopping you from having the life you want.




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Brief Overview of Saltwater Fly Fishing Reels

Most reels used in this "extreme" fishing are single action reels and for good reason as their counterparts (Multiplier reels) aren't quite up to par.




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Mesothelioma: A Brief Overview

In this article Andy Bowen discusses the disease Mesothelioma and describes the causes, symptons and available treatments.




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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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Grief is a Journey, Not a Destination

There are days you sit in a chair and stare out the window because living seems to take too much energy. Even to think about what to make for dinner is an all-consuming task.




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Rocky Mountain Urgent Care & Family Practice Provides Allergy Relief With New Allergy Center

Infinite Care, LLC continues to provide the Denver and Boulder Metro Area with access to integrated healthcare within it's Rocky Mountain Urgent Care & Family Medicine clinics.




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WorldVentures Names Chris Gobalakrishna as Chief Financial Officer

Veteran leader in direct marketing, e-commerce, entertainment, technology and broad-based media joins as company is poised for growth




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The Rise of the Chief Revenue Officer: CallRail's Mary Pat Donnellon on Marketing Smarts [Podcast]

We delve into the evolving role of the chief marketing officer and the importance of aligning Sales and Marketing to achieve results. CallRail Chief Revenue Officer Mary Pat Donnellon shares insights and experiences, along with advice for companies l




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SeamlessDocs Hires Chief Accessibility Advisor to Advance its Accessibility Program

SeamlessDocs hires Chief Accessibility Advisor, formalizing the company's commitment to accessibility.




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Trailblazing Optometrist joins XP Health as Chief Operating Officer and Chief Medical Officer

Dr. Hannah Cho is ready to soar with XP Health to create a billion experiences with patients through innovative eye exams and machine learning.




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GFA Launches Disaster Relief Effort to Aid Victims of 'Grave' Kerala Flooding

Helpers make 'please pray' appeal as emergency supplies are rushed to Indian state hit by worst flooding in almost a century




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GFA-supported Workers Use Boats for Rescue and Relief Efforts in Flood-Hit Kerala

Long-term 'desperate need' likely as thousands lose everything, reports ministry leader appealing for more 'helping hands'




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GFA Makes 'Loaves and Fishes' Appeal for Help in Kerala State Flood Relief Efforts

Desperate need inspires sacrificial giving, as GFA-supported teams work through night to assist government officials ready emergency supplies




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Florida State Parks Foundation Provides Florida Department of Environmental Protections Employees $50,000 for Hurricane Michael Relief

Urgent financial help on its way




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FYIsoft Appoints New Chief Marketing Officer

Sev Onyshkevych will oversee sales and marketing as FYIsoft expands its Fintech footprint with new AI-powered suite that integrates FP&A solutions for reporting, analytics and budgeting.




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Chronic Pain Drops Bring Relief - You Do Not Need To Suffer

If you live with pain you need Valley High Herbal Remedies Chronic Pain Drops. This proprietary formula supports your bodies natural ability to heal and relieve pain with the help of a combination of powerful natural ingredients.




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Determined Pet Owner Channels Grief into Action with 1,200 Mile Ride to Honor His Late Dog

Hope's Ride - A Journey of Healing




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Dr. Robert J. Silver, Chief Veterinary Officer of Folium Biosciences, Gives Lecture on "Veterinary Cannabinoid Therapeutics" at the First Annual "Cannabis in Veterinary Medicine Symposium"

A panel of seven Colorado doctors, including Chief Veterinary Officer of Folium Biosciences, Dr. Robert J. Silver, provided a packed lecture hall, with the most up to date information on using cannabis with animals.




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MyUS.com Launches Fundraising Campaign Aimed at Providing Funds for Australian Bush Fire Relief Efforts

MyUS.com will match every dollar that is donated up to $10,000 (USD) through Friday, January 31, 2020 at 11:59 pm ET.




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SPL Appoints Jeff Hibbeler As Chief Executive Officer

SPL's newly appointed CEO creates new vision for the company.




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Project Green and South Florida Leaders Launch Major Bahamian Relief Consortium

Project Green Founders Kim Kreiss & Patrycja Towns along with Top Executives from across the region, combine resources to dispatch aid to the Bahamas following devastating impact of Hurricane Dorian




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Enable Appoints Nick Rose as Chief Financial Officer

Former Travis Perkins finance transformation director joins fast-growing software firm to help drive ambitious expansion plans




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Luis Nevarez: The Fire Chief Who Will Never Give Up




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Sound Physicians Welcomes Brendan McNamara as Chief Executive Officer of Telemedicine

Expanding Commitment to Sound Telemedicine Service Offering




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College HUNKS Hauling Junk & Moving® Partners Provides Compassionate Relief




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College HUNKS Hauling Junk & Moving® Partners Provides Compassionate Relief




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Solar Optimum will Donate Proceeds of May Residential Sales to United Way of California's COVID-19 Relief Fund

During the month of May, Solar Optimum will donate proceeds for each residential solar system sold – with or without home battery storage – to California United Ways' new statewide COVID-19 Relief Fund.




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White Glove Moving & Storage Helps with Panhandle Relief Efforts

With the help of local businesses and a 26' ft. long moving truck, several thousand ready-to-eat meals and other supplies were delivered to the hard hit areas of the Panhandle after Hurricane Michael.