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Montreal turns iconic hospital into a shelter for people and their pets

The landmark Royal Victoria Hospital in Montreal will will provide a lifeline for homeless people and their pets.



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World's first animal terminal under construction

The ARK at JFK will boast luxurious accommodations for all species — but not people.




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The incredible shrinking economy seat (and other ways flying has changed)

Air travel could continue to get cheaper but it could also get a lot less comfortable, as seat sizes shrink and the differences between classes gets wider.




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Miss your connection? Dance (All Night Long)!

Mahshid Mazooji missed her connecting flight at the Charlotte airport, but instead of stewing about it, she threw a dance party.




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Could ancient stone circles have been conduits for lightning strikes?

New evidence of a massive lightning strike at the center of an ancient stone circle offers clues.



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Gold bar found in Mexico City park was an Aztec treasure looted by conquistadors

The artifact was probably dropped by conquistadors as they fled from the city.



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The oceans are warming so fast, it's like 5 atomic bombs exploding every second

The rate of warming in the oceans is 'relentless,' and the hottest 5 years ever recorded were the last 5.



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Big fashion companies finally join consumers to stop the massive clothing waste problem

There are smart, innovative alternatives to incinerating and landfilling apparel.



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Bumblebees can switch to 'economy mode' when their nectar load gets extra heavy

Scientists have learned out how much energy bees use to fly when carrying heavy and light loads, and they learned about a new ability along the way.




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Eco-friendly dishwashing detergents fall short with consumers

Reduction of dangerous phosphates in cleaners has some protesting lack of cleaning prowess.




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Breakthrough process converts algae into crude oil in less than an hour

No more drilling? Being able to transform algae into crude oil could revolutionize how we fuel up our vehicles.




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Nature photography contest is brimming with swamp raccoons, UFOs

It's that time of year again! The 2016 National Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year competition is officially underway.



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Time-lapse artist shines macro lens on contracting corals

'Coral Colors' showcases the psychedelic beauty of marine invertebrates.



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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.



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Acturis continues international expansion with French buy

Software house's deal to buy Add Value Assurances follows purchases in Canada, Germany and Denmark.




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FCA warns insurance managers to tackle misconduct

Not addressing non-financial misconduct may lead managers to fail the SM&CR.




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Blog: How does the SM&CR approach misconduct?

Nick Wilcox and Rolleen McDonnell of law firm BDBF examine where brokers may fall foul of the latest regulation to hit intermediaries.




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FCA under attack for "comprehensively and scandalously" failing consumers

Regulator rejects claims from Gina Miller's True and Fair Campaign, stating they contain “numerous inaccuracies", as campaigners call on the Chancellor of the Exchequer to review Andrew Bailey's appointment as governor of the Bank of England.




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Government urged to reconsider IPT ahead of Budget

The ABI and CII are calling for a cut to insurance premium tax, whereas Biba is requesting a freeze.




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Government consults on UK market access for Gibraltar-based firms

The legal framework previously in place needs to be changed due to Brexit, with firms having until 11 May to respond.




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FCA sounds alarm over Brexit, misconduct, and data usage

The regulator examined several areas of potential harm in its annual review of the general insurance sector.




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Coverly confirms growth plans amid redundancy threat at parent firm BFS

The SME-focused insurtech was launched by former Aviva and Brokerbility expert, Jodi Cartwright, in 2019.




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Covid-19: Software houses release continuity plans

Updated: No interruptions to services are expected, but some staff are expected to remain at their offices.




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Why aging boomers need walkable cities more than convenient parking

If people from any age group can't move to a walkable city, then they're going to have to fix what they've got.




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Seattle turns the page on iconic viaduct

Alaskan Way Viaduct in Seattle will close this week. It offered sweeping views for drivers (but no one else) and had become an earthquake safety hazard.




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Rising Gas Prices: How to Conserve Fuel Without Spending a Fortune

Fighting rising gas costs doesn’t require taking drastic action.




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MHI Announces Outline of FY2018 First 6 Month Financial Results Ended September 30, 2018 (Consolidated)

Tokyo, October 31, 2018 - Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) today announced its consolidated financial results for the first six months of fiscal year (FY) 2018 ended September 30, 2018.




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MHI Announces Outline of FY2018 First 9 Month Financial Results Ended December 31, 2018 (Consolidated)

Tokyo, February 6, 2019 - Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) today announced its consolidated financial results for the first nine months of fiscal year (FY) 2018 ended December 31, 2018.




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MHI Announces Outline of FY2019 First 3 Months Financial Results Ended June 30, 2019 (Consolidated)

Tokyo, August 5, 2019 -- Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) today announced its consolidated financial results for the first three months of fiscal year (FY) 2019 ended June 30, 2019.




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MHI Announces Outline of FY2019 First 6 Month Financial Results Ended September 30, 2019 (Consolidated)

Tokyo, October 31, 2019 - Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) today announced its consolidated financial results for the first six months of fiscal year (FY) 2019 ended September 30, 2019.




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MHI Announces Outline of FY2019 First 9 Month Financial Results Ended December 31, 2020 (Consolidated)

Tokyo, February 6, 2020 - Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) today announced its consolidated financial results for the first nine months of fiscal year (FY) 2019 ended December 31, 2020.




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Is solar power contagious?

Brewers in N.C. point to the power of peer pressure to change minds about renewables.




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The case for fossil fuel divestment is economic, not just moral

In the long run, fossil fuel investments are an increasingly risky bet. And investors are beginning to take note.




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Electric vehicle etiquette: When to charge and other conundrums

Electric vehicles are better for the planet, but they've thrown new kinks into our social norms and interactions.




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Enviva provides special donation toward forest conservation in North Carolina

The donation to the N.C. Tree Farm Program was made in honor of the renewable energy company's 15th anniversary.



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Coral reef fish are now moving into temperate kelp forests, with dire consequences

Climate change is forcing tropical fish to migrate, and they threaten to mow down their new terrain.



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Mysterious blind 'ghost fish' reveals Congo to be the deepest river in the world

It's so deep there could be species lurking in its depths that we've never seen before.



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'Rebel botanists' use sidewalk chalk to help people connect with nature

Botanists identify wild plants with sidewalk chalk to help draw attention to nature and discourage pesticide use.



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Does small talk or deep conversation make you happier?

A new study explores how social interactions affect our well-being.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Catastrophic fires in Australia raise concerns about the future of koalas

Rescuers are racing to save koalas as a barrage of bushfires roar across the country.




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Can you peel a head of garlic in 10 seconds?

Two viral videos demonstrate how to peel an entire head of garlic into cloves faster than you ever thought was possible.




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Which household items contain mercury?

Despite being phased out of many products, mercury still lurks in our homes.



  • Translating Uncle Sam

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Japanese website Omron IA Japan has been ranked first among B2B websites in Japan for six consecutive years.

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New FAQs have been added concerning Machine Automation Controllers.

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Omron will be exhibiting in INTERNEPCON JAPAN held at Tokyo Big Sight from Jan.19 to Jan.21, 2011.

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We have introduced Confocal Fiber Displacement Sensor ZW.

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Digital Temperature Controller (48 x 48 mm)

48 x 48 mm. Large White PV Display That's Easier to Read. Easy to Use, from Model Selection to Setup and Operation. A Complete Range of I/O Capacities, Functions, and Performance. Handles More Applications. E5CC-B is our Value Design product which increase the value of your control panel.(E5CC, E5CC-B, E5CC-U)




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Digital Temperature Controller (48 x 96 mm)

48 x 96 mm. Large White PV Display That's Easier to Read. Easy to Use, from Model Selection to Setup and Operation. A Complete Range of I/O Capacities, Functions, and Performance. Handles More Applications. E5EC-B is our Value Design product which increase the value of your control panel.(E5EC, E5EC-B)




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Conductive Level Controller

Automatic Water Supply and Drainage Control(61F-GP-N2)




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OMRON introduces an Overview for DeviceNet. Look for more detail information concerning DeviceNet, including Mastes and Slaves, to be added in the future.

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