3 Millennials want houses, but they don't want what boomers are selling By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 30 Jul 2019 10:30:03 +0000 There's an "imbalance in the housing market" — young buyers want modern designs, open plans and walkable communities but that's not what boomers are selling. Full Article Remodeling & Design
3 How biomass helps farmers make the most of 'waste wood' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 19 Aug 2019 20:09:49 +0000 The leftover wood that tree farms, orchards and other agriculture operations often end up with is now offering new value as a source of biomass energy. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
3 What is a 'forever home?' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 09 Oct 2019 12:26:30 +0000 British architect Mark Siddall is designing homes that work at every stage of your life. Full Article Remodeling & Design
3 'Downsize' shows you how to think big when living small By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 09 Nov 2019 14:40:37 +0000 The new book by Sheri Koones is full of beautiful homes and good ideas. Full Article Remodeling & Design
3 When is it 'too soon' to decorate for Christmas? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 15 Nov 2019 19:03:28 +0000 Though there's no official timeline for Christmas decor, for one Texas family, early November was unacceptable to their homeowners association. Full Article At Home
3 There's a new apple in town By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 02 Dec 2019 13:25:35 +0000 After 20 years in development, the Cosmic Crisp apple just hit stores. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
3 We can't stop talking about porch pirates By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 18 Dec 2019 15:39:24 +0000 It's a sad fact but package thefts increase around the holidays because of all the online shopping. Full Article At Home
3 Why Germany's little gardens are a way of life By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 22 Feb 2020 14:21:20 +0000 Once critical for survival, Germany's allotment gardens now provide a different type of health and wellness. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
3 Opinion: Brokerbility's managing director Ian Stutz on technology and SMEs By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Thu, 04 Jul 2019 10:12:02 +0100 Adapting to the future: Technology is changing the way SMEs buy insurance, but brokers have a vital role to play, says Ian Stutz Full Article
3 FSCS hikes broker levy up by £11m for 2020/21 By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Thu, 16 Jan 2020 10:58:29 +0000 Organisation says indicative levy for general insurance distribution is £23m and publishes Plan and Budget for the next financial year as total levy goes up by £87m. Full Article
3 Lloyd's to close underwriting room for 24 hours in coronavirus stress test By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Thu, 12 Mar 2020 12:08:02 +0000 Market to test its readiness by invoking its emergency trading protocol. Full Article
3 FCA to hit brokers with 3% rise in fees By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Wed, 08 Apr 2020 10:20:31 +0100 Regulator also wants to increase the authorisation application fee for brokers from £1,500 to £2,500. Full Article
3 In Person: Simon Cooter and Carolyn Callan, Covéa By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Wed, 22 May 2019 09:43:16 +0100 On the 1st May Simon Cooter effectively handed over the commercial and high net worth director baton at Covéa to Carolyn Callan and became in his words ‘minister without portfolio’. At last week’s British Insurance Brokers’ Association Conference Jonathan Swift sat down with both to discuss the insurer’s journey from an also-ran to profitable and growing presence in the mid-corporate and SME market. Full Article
3 The Blog Spot: RIP Jelf, hello Marsh Commercial - what's in a broking brand? By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 13 Sep 2019 08:34:51 +0100 As Marsh rebrands Jelf, Insurance Age content director Jonathan Swift reflects on the passing of another name heavily associated with noughties broker consolidation Full Article
3 Opinion: Perry Appleton's Claire Russell on mental health in business By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Tue, 04 Feb 2020 10:48:42 +0000 Time for action on mental health: As Insurance Age launches the Head Lines mental health campaign, broker and mental health expert Claire Russell shares her own experience. Full Article
3 Editor's letter - February 2020 By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Tue, 04 Feb 2020 12:25:21 +0000 Moving forward: After Brexit hysteria has waned, the industry has other pressing issues to tackle Full Article
3 Opinion: Mactavish's Bruce Hepburn on restoring trust and reforming the industry By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Mon, 30 Mar 2020 12:07:25 +0100 Lessons to learn: Even before the current crisis, the industry was in need of a shakeup, says Bruce Hepburn Full Article
3 Ex-Covéa boss Cooter joins InsurTech Quotall By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Mon, 13 Jan 2020 14:42:44 +0000 Cooter, who left Covéa in April 2019, said the appointment would allow him to “try something different”. Full Article
3 Opinion: Brookhurst Advisory's Paul Upton on the future of underwriting By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Mon, 03 Feb 2020 12:18:41 +0000 The end of underwriting? Is technology a magic bullet to generate profitable underwriting? Paul Upton asks Full Article
3 Lloyd's outlines priorities for 2020 By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Thu, 27 Feb 2020 09:39:05 +0000 CEO John Neal says the corporation has raised £300m in debt to fund Future at Lloyd's programme as he admits Lloyd’s is “bound to go down some blind alleys” as it seeks to transform. Full Article
3 Sam White's Freedom expands into home with insurtech deal By www.insuranceage.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 06 Mar 2020 10:16:14 +0000 Freedom Services Group's purchase of Aventus-driven broker Homelyfe was revealed earlier this week. Full Article
3 Why can't we solve the modern traffic jam? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 16 Jun 2018 18:12:50 +0000 With more cars on the road and few infrastructure projects to ease congestion, traffic jams are just getting more epic. Full Article Transportation
3 The world's newest commercial airport is an engineering marvel By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 13 Oct 2018 15:59:21 +0000 One of the world's newest airports, Pakyong Airport, is amazingly scenic, but engineers had to build it from scratch in the Himalaya Mountains. Full Article Transportation
3 Are the Autobahn's speed limit-free days nearing an end? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 28 Jan 2019 13:21:12 +0000 Although a proposed universal speed limit on Germany's national highway system could curb emissions, many politicians are quick to dismiss the idea. Full Article Transportation
3 Tesla releases new 'dog mode' for pet owners By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Feb 2019 19:39:51 +0000 Clever new option from Tesla prevents your dogs from getting too hot and also informs curious passersby of your imminent return. Full Article Transportation
3 Costa Rica poised to become world's first fossil fuel-free country By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 27 Feb 2019 15:01:17 +0000 While the Central American country of Costa Rica is the king of clean electricity, it has some serious work to do when it comes to transportation. Full Article Transportation
3 London gets its first 3D crosswalk and it's a traffic-slowing beauty By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 29 Mar 2019 18:31:42 +0000 Located in northwest London, it's the first optical illusion-y pedestrian crossing in the U.K. Full Article Transportation
3 When it comes to aging in place, self-driving cars won't save us By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 22 Jul 2019 20:16:37 +0000 A new study finds that older people react a lot more slowly when they take back control of an autonomous vehicle. Full Article Transportation
3 Family-owned cheese farm's secret ingredient: Fog By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 30 Jul 2019 19:31:36 +0000 The 3 Giacomini sisters have transformed their family's farm in Point Reyes, Calif., into a cheesemaking hub. Full Article Transportation
3 What's the best car for older drivers? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 19 Aug 2019 12:26:05 +0000 Just about everyone recommends a big gasoline-powered SUV for seniors. This will not end well. Full Article Transportation
3 This bike lane is covered in solar panels. (It's also in the middle of a highway) By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 10 Oct 2019 12:21:05 +0000 Bicyclists have a 20-mile bike lane in South Korea conveniently covered by a solar roof. Full Article Transportation
3 A bike is like 'a rolling walking stick' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 14 Oct 2019 15:10:20 +0000 Do older people need parking, or do they need a safe place to ride bikes and scooters? Full Article Transportation
3 Elon Musk unveils Tesla's new Cybertruck By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 22 Nov 2019 13:38:00 +0000 Elon Musk unveils Tesla's new Cybertruck, the first electric pickup. Full Article Transportation
3 Mystery of the solar-powered ghost ship that washed ashore 3 years ago finally solved By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sun, 01 Dec 2019 05:34:52 +0000 Ship with no crew drifted over 2,000 miles across the Atlantic Ocean. Full Article Transportation
3 MHI Publishes Integrated Report "MHI Report 2018"<br>-- Presentation of MHI Group's Vision and Course for Future Growth -- By www.mhi.com Published On :: Tue, 30 Oct 2018 13:30:00 +0900 Tokyo, October 30, 2018 - Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) has published "MHI Report 2018," an integrated report that presents its vision for improving the everyday lives of people by solving the social issues of today as well as tomorrow, in order to remain a company valued by society. In the report MHI outlines the strategies to achieve this vision, and strives to depict how internal corporate resources function. Full Article
3 MHI Announces Outline of FY2018 First 6 Month Financial Results Ended September 30, 2018 (Consolidated) By www.mhi.com Published On :: Wed, 31 Oct 2018 13:30:00 +0900 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. Full Article
3 MHI Announces Outline of FY2018 First 9 Month Financial Results Ended December 31, 2018 (Consolidated) By www.mhi.com Published On :: Wed, 06 Feb 2019 13:30:00 +0900 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. Full Article
3 MHI Announces Outline of FY2019 First 3 Months Financial Results Ended June 30, 2019 (Consolidated) By www.mhi.com Published On :: Mon, 05 Aug 2019 13:30:00 +0900 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. Full Article
3 MHI Announces Outline of FY2019 First 6 Month Financial Results Ended September 30, 2019 (Consolidated) By www.mhi.com Published On :: Thu, 31 Oct 2019 10:00:00 +0900 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. Full Article
3 MHI Announces Outline of FY2019 First 9 Month Financial Results Ended December 31, 2020 (Consolidated) By www.mhi.com Published On :: Thu, 06 Feb 2020 17:00:00 +0900 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. Full Article
3 India gets world's first 100% solar-powered airport By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 25 Aug 2015 17:56:22 +0000 Visitors who fly to Cochin, Kerala, will see a 12MW solar farm. What better place to send a message to the world? Full Article Energy
3 Why self-driving cars won't replace mass transit By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 21 Oct 2015 15:19:34 +0000 Even if self-driving cars could replace mass transit, it would be a very bad thing. Full Article Transportation
3 Why is Indonesia's wildfire so hard to put out? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 05 Nov 2015 16:37:02 +0000 Created by humans, these fires just keep on burning due to underground stores of peat. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
3 Why you should care about one church's fight over solar panels in N.C. By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Jan 2016 17:07:23 +0000 This David vs. Goliath story could impact the future of renewable energy everywhere. Full Article Politics
3 The greatest scientist you've never heard of By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 05 Feb 2016 16:02:15 +0000 Among scientists, he's as highly regarded as Einstein. Yet most of us have no idea who James Clerk Maxwell is. Full Article Research & Innovations
3 U.K. grocer embraces 'wonky' veg to trim waste By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 09 Feb 2016 13:58:20 +0000 Walmart's British cousin Asda gets serious about selling funny-looking vegetables. Full Article Healthy Eating
3 This theater is heated with sewage (and no, it doesn't smell) By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 09 Feb 2016 20:02:03 +0000 It doesn't sound too pleasant, but sewage can be a great source of heating and cooling for municipal buildings. Full Article Energy
3 No more work email at home? French law may protect workers' home life By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 19 Feb 2016 15:29:13 +0000 The French really do know how to put work in its place... Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
3 Sea levels are rising fast, and they'll stay that way for a long time By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 23 Feb 2016 20:14:38 +0000 Sea levels are rising faster now than they have in over 2,800 years. And they'll keep on rising, even if we stop polluting tomorrow. Full Article Climate & Weather
3 You too can be a 'space archaeologist' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 26 Feb 2016 14:43:54 +0000 A new crowdsourcing platform aims to turn all of us into satellite-enabled Indiana Joneses. Full Article Arts & Culture