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☆ I woke up covered in a painful rash. A caterpillar with toxic hairs was to blame.
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-26 | by ( Conz Preti | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

She took one look at me and said, "Yup, you got the classic presentation of browntail moth rash." The browntail moth caterpillar lives in treesI first heard about browntail moths from my kids' preschool. The caterpillars' hairs contain a toxin that, when brushed against skin, produces a poison ivy-like rash that is incredibly itchy and uncomfortable. I didn't touch an actual caterpillarWhat's tricky about browntail moth is that you don't necessarily need to come in contact with it to get the rash. My dermatologist said she's been seeing an increasing number of patients with browntail moth rashes.

Persons: —, Derek V, Chan, you've, — Chan, she's Organizations: Service, Business, Maine Department of Agriculture Conservation, Forestry Locations: Europe, Asia, New England, Maine, New York City

☆ China’s growing love of luxury watches remains strong, despite economic headwinds
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-19 | by ( Leona Liu | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +9 min

Despite economic challenges looming large — including prolonged downturns in both the housing and stock market — China’s fascination with luxury watches remains undiminished. Cyril Zingaro/WWGF/KeystoneCertainly at this year’s fair, well-dressed, well-accessorized Chinese customers appeared unfazed by economic uncertainties. After more than 20 years working in the region, he believes China’s economic slowdown is just a temporary phase. “The situation may be slightly (more) challenging for mid-level luxury brands (whose clients’ disposable incomes are potentially more at the whim of market forces). Collectors appreciate the craftsmanship, rarity, and heritage associated with luxury timepieces, which can hold or increase in value over time.

Persons: Matthieu Humair, Cyril Zingaro, Jackson Yee, Jaeger, Zhu Yilong, Wang Yang, Xiao Zhan, David Sadigh, Patek Philippe, Van Cleef, ” Sadigh, Valentin Flauraud, ”, Ricardo Guadalupe, “ We’ve, Pierre Albouy, Keystone Carson Chan, Richard Mille Asia, Bonhams, ” Chan, Raphael Young, Lange, Söhne, Wilhelm Schmid, Lumen, Chan, Vacheron, Young, Roger Dubuis, Dior, Louis Vuitton, Gucci — Chanel, Hermes, Hermès, Attelé, Chanel, Mademoiselle Chanel, “ Organizations: Geneva CNN —, Federation of, Swiss Watch Industry, IWC, Digital Luxury, CNN, Keystone, Fondation, “, Berkley, Couture Locations: Geneva, China, Hong Kong, Asia, Switzerland, Chopard, Europe, “, Asia — China, Guadalupe, Swiss, watchmaking

☆ CEO of remote company shares what she looks for in work-from-anywhere hires: ‘This is a gamechanger’
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-24 | by ( Goh Chiew Tong | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

When Juliana Chan decided to take her company fully remote in August, some managers reached out and said, "You are very brave to be going remote," she recalled. That's because remote work "comes with its own set of challenges" for companies, despite its popularity among employees. The 'prototypically strong' remote workerWhen she wrote a post on LinkedIn about taking her company remote, Chan said she received an influx of messages from job applicants asking for possible roles. The types of in-person behaviors that are traditionally key to success in an office setting may not matter anymore in a remote setting. Juliana Chan Founder & CEO, Wildtype Media"A potentially strong remote worker could be a very different pick from a strong in-person worker," she explained.

Persons: — Juliana Chan, Juliana Chan, Chan, — Chan, Slack Organizations: Wildtype Media, CNBC, Wildtype Locations: Singapore, Malaysia, Philippines, India

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