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☆ Your clothes might be making you sad. 'Dopamine dressing' could help you feel happier.
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-12 | by ( Amanda Krause | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Allyson BiasThe key to happiness: dopamine dressingBarnthouse didn't create the concept of dopamine dressing, but she lives by it. "Every day when I get ready, I'm really excited for my coffee, and I'm really excited to get dopamine dressed," she told BI. AdvertisementPut simply, the mom of two says dopamine dressing ultimately means you "dress better to feel better." In Barnthouse's case, dopamine dressing looks like tulle tops, platform heels, sparkling skirts, and countless jewel-toned gems across her hands, ears, and neck. "Dopamine dressing is really about dressing in a way that makes you feel good.

Persons: —, it's, Hannah Barnthouse, Allyson Bias, Carolyn Mair, Mair, Elton John, Barnthouse, Allyson, Hailey Bieber, I've Organizations: Service, Business Locations: Oklahoma

☆ Happy New Year of the Dragon - or Loong?
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-16 | by ( Chris Lau | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

This year, it’s the Year of the Dragon, or more accurately, the “Year of the Loong,” says Chinese state media, using its preferred term for the mythical beast. The Chinese “loong” conjures positivity, nobleness and fortune and therefore should be distinguished linguistically from its Western cousin, state media argues. Chinese media has dedicated coverage and airtime to promote the new nomenclature over the past week or so, though both “dragon” and “loong” are being used interchangeably in English-language reports. “Transcribing long into English ‘loong’ would cause more problems and confusion than translating it as ‘dragon’,” he wrote. He noted that “some patriotic and political sources in the Sinosphere” have been peddling the concept that the Western dragon is fearful.

Persons: ”, Loong ”, it’s, loong, “ loong, Xi Jinping, Loong, John Lee, Wong Tai, Alex Chan Tsz Yuk, Elliott, Bradford Lee Eden, Eden, Eduardo Leal, ‘, Weibo, Victor Mair, Mair, “ loong ”, ” Eden, “ Organizations: Hong Kong CNN, Disney, Xinhua, of Library Services, Valparaiso University ,, Tolkien Research, Getty, University of Pennsylvania, Valparaiso University Locations: China, Hong Kong, Beijing, Valparaiso University , Indiana, Macau, Weibo, West

☆ A successful corporate retreat should inspire team-building and creativity among colleagues — here's how to plan one
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-31 | by ( Mariette Williams | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

This article is part of "Business Travel Playbook," a series about making the most of work travel. Along with offering opportunities to brainstorm and collaborate, an annual company retreat can help combat loneliness, boost morale, and motivate employees. The importance of including employees in decision-makingTo run a successful retreat, employees need to be on board early and feel included in the process. Depending on your budget, a local hotel or lodge within driving distance of the office may be ideal for a first company retreat. The Knowledge HouseWith so many moving parts, it's also wise to consider hiring a third-party company to plan a retreat or to coordinate the retreat activities, Dolin said.

Persons: —, Brittany Dolin, Audrey Ma, Alex Barrett, Cecilia Sanchez, Leanne Mair, " Mair, Leanne Mair Barrett, it's, Nicole Dayan, It's, Dayan, Mair, Barrett, Dolin Organizations: Service, Business, Pocketbook Agency, Benefactum Consulting, Employees Locations: Perceptyx, New York, Atlanta , Newark, Los Angeles

☆ Opinion | To Win on Abortion, Republicans Must Reckon With What ‘Pro-Life’ Means Today
▼ + stars: | 2023-12-04 | by ( Liz Mair | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

Electoral results since the Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization decision should tell a lot of people in the Republican Party something they absolutely do not want to hear: Even rank-and-file G.O.P. voters are not as pro-life as we might have thought when Roe v. Wade was the law of the land. That trend was confirmed last month in Ohio — the latest sign that the Republican Party needs to figure out a new way of addressing abortion. Many conservatives may call themselves pro-life, but in practice, that may be a more aspirational statement than an accurate reflection of hard policy views. As Republicans are finding out today, “pro-life” means many things to many people.

Persons: Dobbs, Roe, Wade, —, ” Organizations: Jackson, Health, Republican Party Locations: Ohio, galvanizing

☆ Defying Pope's calls for climate action, US Catholic bishops cling to fossil fuels
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-29 | by ( Richard Valdmanis | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +9 min

The ongoing investments in the U.S. reflect a long-running rift between U.S. Catholic bishops and the pope on how to address global warming. The pope's Laudato Si encyclical urged immediate action against climate change, declaring that "highly polluting fossil fuels need to be progressively replaced without delay." The Vatican bank, which is separate from APSA, also does not invest in fossil fuels, a bank official said. Notably absent are any dioceses in the U.S.Reuters reviewed the financial reports published by two dozen of the nation's more than 170 Catholic dioceses, including several of its largest, and found that few provide details on specific investments. He called the enormous financial gains by oil companies "immoral profits."

Persons: Pope Francis, Remo Casilli, Dan DiLeo, Peter Marlow, Anne, Marie Welsh, William Lori, Joshtrom Kureethadam, Chieko Noguchi, Noguchi, USCCB, Sabrina Danielsen, Danielson, Richard Valdmanis, Philip Pullella, John Mair, Suzanne Goldenberg Organizations: Catholic, drillers, U.S . Conference of Catholic Bishops, Catholic Church, Reuters, Justice, Peace, Creighton University in, Vatican, Opportunity Fund, Collective Investment, Archdiocese, Development, American Petroleum Institute, Christian Brothers Investment Service, Investment, BP, Shell, Creighton University, U.S, Thomson Locations: United States, Dubai, Creighton University in Nebraska, U.S, APSA, Vatican, Ireland, Germany, Archdiocese, Boston, Chicago, San Francisco, Erie , Pennsylvania, Texas, San Antonio, Austin, Fort Worth . Erie, Erie, Baltimore, Paris, Saudi Aramco, PetroChina, India, Vatican City, Berlin, Sydney

☆ Insight: Defying Pope's calls for climate action, US Catholic bishops cling to fossil fuels
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-29 | by ( Richard Valdmanis | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +10 min

The ongoing investments in the U.S. reflect a long-running rift between U.S. Catholic bishops and the pope on how to address global warming. The pope's Laudato Si encyclical urged immediate action against climate change, declaring that "highly polluting fossil fuels need to be progressively replaced without delay." The Vatican bank, which is separate from APSA, also does not invest in fossil fuels, a bank official said. A CCF official said energy and fossil fuels stocks make up between 3.5% and 6% of archdiocese investment funds, and that CCF uses its shareholder status to press for corporate environmental improvements. He called the enormous financial gains by oil companies "immoral profits."

Persons: Pope Francis, Dan DiLeo, Peter Marlow, Remo Casilli, Anne, Marie Welsh, William Lori, Bernard Hebda, Saint, Joshtrom Kureethadam, Chieko Noguchi, Noguchi, USCCB, Sabrina Danielsen, Danielson, Richard Valdmanis, Philip Pullella, John Mair, Suzanne Goldenberg Organizations: Catholic, drillers, U.S . Conference of Catholic Bishops, Catholic Church, Reuters, Justice, Peace, Creighton University in, Vatican, Opportunity Fund, Collective Investment, Archdiocese, Minneapolis, Catholic Community Foundation of Minnesota, CCF, Development, American Petroleum Institute, Christian Brothers Investment Service, Investment, BP, Shell, Creighton University, U.S, Thomson Locations: United States, Dubai, Creighton University in Nebraska, U.S, APSA, Vatican, Ireland, Germany, Archdiocese, Boston, Chicago, San Francisco, Erie , Pennsylvania, Texas, San Antonio, Austin, Fort Worth . Erie, Erie, Baltimore, Saint Paul, Paris, Saudi Aramco, PetroChina, India, Vatican City, Berlin, Sydney

☆ Voting closes in New Zealand election, counting set to begin
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-14 | by ( Lucy Craymer | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

[1/3] People head to the polls to vote in the general election in Auckland, New Zealand October 14, 2023. REUTERS/David Rowland Acquire Licensing RightsWELLINGTON, Oct 14 (Reuters) - Voting closed in New Zealand’s general election at 7:00 p.m. (0600 GMT) on Saturday and counting was set to start, with provisional results due later this evening. Polls predict that the nationalist New Zealand First Party will hold the balance of power. The party was Labour's coalition partner in 2017 but has said it will not work with Labour again. In the 2023 election a party or coalition needs 61 of Parliament's 120 seats to form a government.

Persons: David Rowland, Lucy Craymer, John Mair Organizations: REUTERS, Rights, ACT Party, New Zealand First Party, Labour, New, Thomson Locations: Auckland , New Zealand, New, New Zealand

☆ Australia govt to change petroleum tax, LNG projects to pay more
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-06 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

SYDNEY, May 6 (Reuters) - Australia will change its Petroleum Resource Rent Tax (PRRT) to increase the tax paid by the offshore LNG industry, moves that should increase revenue by A$2.4 billion ($1.6 billion) over the next four fiscal years, Treasurer Jim Chalmers said on Saturday. "Under the current rules, most LNG projects are not expected to pay any significant amounts of PRRT until the 2030s. The Treasury review of gas pricing was started under the previous conservative government. Chalmers said both reviews had found that aspects of the PRRT were better suited to oil projects than LNG projects, and the deductions cap and other changes would help address that. There is expected to be a substantial improvement in the budget position due to higher than expected commodity prices boosting revenues.

The World Health Organization said last year the syrups, made by Indian manufacturer Maiden Pharmaceuticals Ltd, contained lethal toxins ethylene glycol (EG) and diethylene glycol (DEG) – used in car brake fluid. "If you ask and you don't get informed, it's a dead end," Rutendo Kuwana, the WHO's team lead for incidents with substandard and falsified medicines, told Reuters in an interview on March 31. Drug inspectors found a dozen violations at Maiden last October related to the production of the cough syrups sold to Gambia, a government document showed. Among these, some of the COAs of raw ingredients used in making the syrups, including propylene glycol, were missing batch numbers. Kuwana said the WHO was sure of its own cough syrup test results from two separate independent laboratories, both of which showed contamination.

☆ A $20 viral handbag that's an affordable take on the 'quiet luxury' trend was just named the hottest fashion item of 2023 so far
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-19 | by ( Mary Hanbury | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

A $20 Uniqlo bag that went viral on TikTok has been named the hottest product of the year so far. There are more than 87 million views of the "Uniqlo bag" on TikTok. This bag is an affordable take on the "quiet luxury" trend that is dominating fashion. There are more than 87 million views of the "Uniqlo bag" on TikTok, for example. The bag falls neatly into the quiet luxury — or stealth-luxe trend — that has become a major talking point in the fashion industry in recent months.

☆ Republicans stoke 2024 culture wars by attacking Biden's socially conscious investing rule
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-01 | by ( Warren Rojas | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

A brewing fight over socially conscious investing appears to be a preview of 2024 attack lines. The GOP's ongoing battle against environmental, social and corporate governance issues seems to be picking up steam ahead of the next presidential election, with Senate Republicans unanimously opposed to government involvement in personal investments. "If there's some other social goals, that'd be run through government, not through investing," Johnson told Insider between Senate votes. Sen. Steve Daines of Montana, who is running Senate Republicans' reelection arm for the 2024 cycle, declined to comment on whether an anti-ESG plank would be part of that campaign. "Stay focused on investors and shareholders, not on stakeholders," Daines told Insider before being whisked away by the Senate subway.

☆ Opinion | Can Nikki Haley Surprise the G.O.P. Field? Our Columnists Weigh In.
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-15 | by ( New York Times Opinion | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +3 min

Gray Not so long ago, the Republican National Committee was predicting continued electoral doom unless the party expanded beyond its mostly white base. Did Trump stamp out the ambitions of her generation for good, putting an end to the dream of a friendlier, more moderate Republican Party? Madrid Over 70 percent of Republican primary voters are white, so her candidacy will test the viability of a nonwhite candidate. Haley is too representative of the party elite’s desires to be seen as a plausible tribune of the working class. She is selling the idea that she is somehow both distinct enough to separate herself from the former president she continues to support and similar enough to win the nomination with this Republican Party.

☆ Kevin McCarthy's oversight agenda will be 'a recurring skit on SNL' if he makes MAGA cheerleaders Marjorie Taylor Greene and Lauren Boebert investigators: GOP strategists
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-12 | by ( Warren Rojas | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

Reps. Marjorie Taylor Greene and Lauren Boebert want in on the GOP oversight blitz. the Oversight Committee member said of the need to keep congressional probes above board. McCarthy's office has repeatedly told Insider that the House GOP steering committee, which McCarthy leads, will handle assignments for the next Congress "at the appropriate time." Aaron Cutler, a former House GOP leadership aide and now partner at Hogan Lovells, urged House Republicans to avoid "focusing on the wrong things," and to cut bait if needed. Michael Reynolds-Pool/Getty ImagesGiven that some sort of spectacle is probably unavoidable at this point, Roe urged House Republicans to tread carefully.

☆ Australia PM tests positive for COVID, to work from home
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-05 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: 1 min

SYDNEY, Dec 5 (Reuters) - Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said he had tested positive for COVID-19 on Monday afternoon and would work from home while isolating. read more"I encourage anyone who is unwell to test and to take any extra precautions to keep their families and neighbours well," Albanese said in a statement. Albanese is due to make a two-day trip to Papua New Guinea on Dec. 12-13. It is the second COVID infection for Albanese, who was sidelined for some of the federal election campaign earlier this year after a positive test. Reporting by John Mair; Editing by Jacqueline WongOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

A UN study last year found "negligible" correlation between household food waste and gross domestic product, indicating most countries "have room to improve." "We do have a long way to make the goal," said Jean Buzby, the food waste liaison at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The USDA, the Environmental Protection Agency and the Food and Drug Administration agreed in 2018 to tackle America's food waste together. A spokesman for New Zealand's environment ministry said the country is finalizing its baseline food waste estimate so it can establish a target. SLOWEST GAZELLEIn California, which has America's most ambitious climate policies, officials are trying to ensure food waste goes to composting, not landfills.

☆ Former senior Obama advisor guides lobbying and policy strategy of London cryptocurrency firm
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-19 | by ( Brian Schwartz | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

The crypto industry has been ramping up lobbying around the world with potentially strict regulations on the horizon. The Biden administration released its framework on potential U.S. crypto regulations earlier this month, including ways that could help fight fraud. Kasselman described Messina as a critical guide to the company's lobbying and overall policy efforts. He noted that Messina is not a registered lobbyist, yet often advises their team on lobbying strategy. Kasselman credits Messina with the company hiring Ian Mair as Blockchain.com's head of U.S. policy and Giles Swan to run its European policy.

☆ Atac la paradisurile fiscale: Cum încearcă liderii principalelor economii ale lumii să forțeze marile corporații să plătească taxe
▼ + stars: | 2021-06-23 | by ( Publika.Md - Aici Sunt Știrile | ) www.publika.md time to read: +4 min

Liderii principalelor economii ale lumii ar putea ajunge, până la finalul lunii iunie, la o înțelegere în privința taxării marilor corporații și a companiilor multinaționale. „Se pare că vom reuși să ajungem la o înțelegere și să stabilim o cotă a impozitului, la nivel global”, a declarat ministrul german al Finanțelor, Olaf Scholz. Dacă s-ar adopta, o astfel de decizie istorică ar veni în contextul în care guvernele lumii se confruntă în prezent cu niveluri record de împrumuturi provocate de pandemia de coronavirus. Rămâne însă o necunoscută, și anume China, a doua economie a lumii: întrebarea este dacă guvernul chinez va accepta, alături de celelalte mari economii ale lumii, impunerea unei astfel de taxe. O astfel de reformă ar limita capacitatea marilor companii de a-și muta profiturile în paradisuri fiscale pentru a scăpa de taxe.

Persons: al Finanțelor, Olaf Scholz, Bruno Le Mair Organizations: Facebook, UE, Uniunea Europeană, Amazon, Economiei, Microsoft Locations: Amazon, Londra, Statele Unite, Franța, Germania, Italia, China, Japonia, SUA, Canada, UK, Insulele Bermude

☆ Președinta Parlamentului dizolvat, doi deputați socialiști și ministrul demisionar al Agriculturii, efectuează o vizită de lucru în Belarus
▼ + stars: | 2021-05-05 | by ( Buzdugan Loredana | ) www.zdg.md time to read: +2 min

Reprezentanții Parlamentului dizolvat de la Chișinău au emis miecuri, 5 mair, un comunicat prin care anunță că președinta Legislativului dizolvat, Zinaida Greceanîi, însoțită de socialiștii Vasile Bolea, Radu Mudreac, ministrul în exercițiu al agriculturii, dezvoltării regionale și mediului Ion Perju și secretarul general al Parlamentului Adrian Albu, efectuează, în perioada 5-7 mai o vizită oficială la Adunarea Națională a Republicii Belarus. Conform notei emise, scopul vizitei este „identificarea oportunităților pentru a dinamiza cooperarea interparlamentară, social-economică, investițională și culturală dintre țările noastre”. Potrivit Parlamentului dizolvat, în cadrul vizitei, urmează a fi semnată Declarația comună privind colaborarea dintre Adunarea Națională a Republicii Belarus și Parlamentul R. Moldova. „Vor avea loc un șir de întrevederi bilaterale sau în componența delegațiilor, inclusiv cu conducerea Adunării Naționale a Republicii Belarus și cu Șeful Secretariatului Camerei Reprezentanților a Adunării Naționale, cu Prim-ministrul țării și cu ministrul agriculturii și alimentației”, precizează responsabilii din cadrul Parlamentului dizolvat. Președinta Parlamentului dizolvat și alți membri ai delegației vor purta discuții cu membrii diasporei moldovenești în Republica Belarus.

Persons: Zinaida Greceanîi, Vasile, Adrian Albu Organizations: Adunarea Națională, Adunarea, Adunării Naționale, Uniunii Locations: Chișinău, Republicii Belarus, Moldova, Republica Belarus, Logoiski, Minsk, belarusă, Uniunii Sovietice, Poloniei

☆ Franța și Germania au prezentat împreună planurile lor de relansare economică post-Covid și cer aprobarea rapidă Fondului UE
▼ + stars: | 2021-04-28 | by ( Publika.Md - Aici Sunt Știrile | ) www.publika.md time to read: +3 min

Franța și Germania și-au prezentat planurile naționale de recuperare post-Covid într-o ședință comună, pentru a sublinia unitatea europeană și legătură puternică dintre cele două țări în cadrul Uniunii Europene, relatează Politico, citează digi24.ro. „Atunci când Franța și Germania își doresc, Europa poate”, a adăugat Le Maire. Comisia are două luni să evalueze planurile și să facă o propunere de finanțare către Consiliul European, care o va aproba prin majoritate calificată pe parcursul unei luni. Pentru Franța, o mare parte din investițiile „verzi” vor fi alocate pentru infrastructură și mobilitate, în jur de 7 miliarde de euro. În Germania, investițiile în „decarbonizarea” transporturilor vor acoperi 5,5 miliarde, iar alte 3,3 miliarde vor merge pe dezvoltarea de tehnologie bazată pe hidrogen.

Persons: Bruno Le Maire, Olaf Scholz, Le Maire, Le Organizations: Uniunii Europene, Consiliul European, Comisia Europeană, UE Locations: Franța, Germania, german, UE, Europa, Italia, Spania

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