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How to microwave a sweet potato

Forget waiting an hour for it to cook in the oven, these perfectly baked sweet potatoes with creative toppings take minutes in the microwave.




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Try these modern twists on classic party mix

Whether you know it as party mix, Chex Mix or puppy chow, this mid-century Midwestern party staple is here to stay.




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Instant stress reducer: A minute of forest bathing

Researchers have discovered that spending time in a forest — aka “forest bathing” — can do wonders for both mind and body.




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If boomers aren't budging, where will millennials live?

We have a serious housing crisis, and it is just going to get worse.




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Why the future of housing should be multifamily and multigenerational

To solve our housing crisis and build homes for aging boomers where they want them, we have to loosen up our concept of neighborhood.



  • Remodeling & Design

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Millennials want houses, but they don't want what boomers are selling

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.



  • Remodeling & Design

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This innovative vertical greenhouse in Wyoming is empowering people with disabilities

Vertical Harvest is a hydroponic greenhouse in Wyoming that offers year-round produce and employs people with disabilities.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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More millennials are moving in with their boomer parents

Building codes and zoning bylaws should make it easier for more people to do it.



  • Remodeling & Design

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Minnesota will pay homeowners to make their lawns bee-friendly

A Minnesota spending plan will pay homeowners to transform their lawns into bee-friendly habitats.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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Urban farms are thriving amid the pandemic

The number of people growing their own food at home or forging a relationship with local farmers has surged during the COVID-19 pandemic.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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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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By Miles receives FCA ‘open banking’ licence

InsurTech will be able to access the financial data of consenting customers.




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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 warns of temporary permissions deadline as Brexit looms

There will be no change to EEA firms 'passporting' into the UK from tomorrow (31 January), but the temporary permissions regime will be used if the UK and EU fail to sign an agreement by 31 December 2020.




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FCA admits "mistake" after it accidentally shared private complainant data

The names, addresses, and telephone numbers of certain FCA complainants were publicly available between November 2019 and February 2020.




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

Too large to benefit from government initiatives but too small to employ their own risk managers, mid-market businesses can inadvertently find themselves taking on unexpected levels of risk. As these businesses grow and face new and increasingly complex risks, expert support is essential, as Sam Barrett explains




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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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CII commits to mental health agenda with Inside Out Leadership Charter

Organisation has committed to specific principles involving mental health such as talking about mental health and wellbeing at board meetings at least twice per annum.




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Opinion: Mactavish's Bruce Hepburn on restoring trust and reforming the industry

Lessons to learn: Even before the current crisis, the industry was in need of a shakeup, says Bruce Hepburn




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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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Why I said goodbye to my Miata

Driving can be fun (especially in a Miata!) but walking and cycling is a lot healthier, cheaper and better for the environment.




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Why do millennials drive less than boomers?

How you get around determines where you live, and vice versa.




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Why San Francisco nixing parking minimums is a win for the environment

With newly passed legislation, San Francisco is now the largest city in the country to not require a minimum number of parking spaces for new developments.




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Are the Autobahn's speed limit-free days nearing an end?

Although a proposed universal speed limit on Germany's national highway system could curb emissions, many politicians are quick to dismiss the idea.




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Family-owned cheese farm's secret ingredient: Fog

The 3 Giacomini sisters have transformed their family's farm in Point Reyes, Calif., into a cheesemaking hub.




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This bike lane is covered in solar panels. (It's also in the middle of a highway)

Bicyclists have a 20-mile bike lane in South Korea conveniently covered by a solar roof.




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Why flying at lower or higher altitudes might reduce the climate impact of air travel

Only a small fraction of flights would need to adjust their altitudes to achieve the effect, new research suggests.




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Spring break road trip ideas for families on a budget

These hand-picked family spring break destinations will deliver fun all week without putting a dent in your finances.




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Truckers are the unsung heroes of this pandemic

Rain, shine or coronavirus pandemic, truckers keep the economy afloat.




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MHI Increases Capital in Mitsubishi Aircraft Corporation

Tokyo, October 31, 2018 - Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) has decided to increase the capitalization of Mitsubishi Aircraft Corporation (Mitsubishi Aircraft), a wholly owned MHI Group company, as it nears the first delivery of the Mitsubishi Regional Jet (MRJ), the industry's only clean sheet regional aircraft.




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Even BP admits it: Some existing oil reserves are unburnable

As the world moves away from fossil fuels, oil companies are trying to reposition themselves.




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Can more intensive agriculture cut emissions?

When you grow more food per acre, it makes room for more forests. At least that's what one group of researchers is proposing.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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As coal declines, miners take up coding

A new startup in Kentucky aims to turn coal miners into web programmers.




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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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Is factory farming the next divestment target?

Animal rights advocates are beginning to focus their attention on shareholders. But will it work?




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The sky's the limit for these 120 girls on an all-female flight to NASA

Delta all-female team flies female students to NASA in hopes of inspiring them to pursue STEM careers.



  • Sustainable Business Practices

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Ocean Cleanup mission takes aim at rivers

Boyan Slat's plastic cleanup system successfully collects plastic in the Great Pacific Garbage Patch and has started picking up trash in rivers, too.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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They're growing what? Hatcheries expand their mission beyond fish

Mussels, birds, turtles: these creatures, and more, are living at national fish hatcheries across the nation, courtesy of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Why good Christmas trees might be hard to find

Want a real Christmas tree this season? Expect fewer options and higher prices.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Florida to buy Everglades land to prevent family from drilling for oil

The Kanter family's plans to drill for oil in the Everglades raised concerns about environmental and health risks, so the state stepped in.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Yosemite's 'firefall' has become too popular

The rare and stunningly beautiful phenomenon of Yosemite's firefall at Horsetail Falls only occurs during a two-week window in February.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Researchers find 330-million-year-old shark's head in Kentucky cave

Scientists have discovered a fossilized shark head and many other fossils in Mammoth Cave National Park in Kentucky.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Once protected as national monuments, these Utah lands now face drilling and mining

The areas were part of national monuments in Utah that were dramatically shrunk in 2017.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Why Iran's Lake Urmia disappeared — and may be coming back

Over 30 years, Iran's Lake Urmia has shrunk by 80% due to drought and water overuse, but there's hope the lake is starting to rise again.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Toilet paper: How much does your family need?

Learn how much toilet paper you'll need for a family of 2 or 4 if you have to be homebound for an extended period of time.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Most Americans support the Endangered Species Act — but that might not matter

The Endangered Species Act is popular with voters, so why are politicians changing it?



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Massive reforestation might be the moonshot we need to slow down climate change

Two new studies map out the potential revival of Earth's lost forests.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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11 alarming facts about sea-level rise

The ocean is rising faster than it has in 3,000 years. Here's why you should care.



  • Climate & Weather