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☆ I've lived in 7 different countries. Here are 11 things that surprised me about living all around the world.
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-26 | by ( Nasha Smith | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

Since then, I've lived in places like Wales, the Czech Republic, Spain, Italy, and Greece. But I loved immersing myself in new cultures, forming close friendships, and discovering new delicacies in every possible city. I felt knowledgeable about my destinations from my education, books, and television, but you never truly know a country until you've lived like a local. Here are 11 things that surprised me during my travels. AdvertisementLiving in Spain can require a lot of paperworkSome parts of Spain still embrace the tradition of siesta.

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☆ Mannequin Pussy’s Music Is Built on Big Emotions (and Inside Jokes)
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-26 | by ( Marissa Lorusso | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

“So, who’s the pig lover here?”Wandering the grounds of Ross Mill Farm, a foster home and boarding spot for porcine pets about an hour outside Philadelphia, the four members of the band Mannequin Pussy answered the facility’s owner nearly in unison: “We all are!”Pigs are pack animals — not so different from being in a touring rock band, the singer and guitarist Marisa Dabice, 36, noted playfully. Maxine Steen, 34, who plays synths and guitar, felt an instant kinship with a hesitant hog named Max, proclaiming them both “so aloof.” The band, which also includes the drummer Kaleen Reading, 31, and the bassist Colins Regisford, 37, known as Bear, has been spotted with livestock a lot lately. In two of its recent music videos, the quartet cavorts with cows and sheep, and a pig features prominently on the cover of its fierce new album, “I Got Heaven.”Mannequin Pussy’s earliest releases were a fuzzy punk squall, but in its more than 10-year-run, its music has come to incorporate shoegazey swirls of sound, sharp hooks and intimate moments of vulnerability. The band reached a turning point in 2019 with “Patience,” an album that struck a balance between its more savage and tender sides. The coronavirus pandemic subsequently halted its touring plans, but not its momentum.

Persons: Marisa Dabice, Maxine Steen, Max, Kaleen, Colins Regisford, “ Patience, ”, ” Dabice, “ Organizations: HBO Locations: Ross Mill, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Easttown

☆ We each have an average of 100 online accounts. Here’s how to make sure they aren’t a nightmare for your family if you die
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-26 | by ( Samantha Murphy Kelly | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +9 min

With password management company NordPass saying each person has an average of 100 online accounts, the deaths of loved ones have become ever more complicated. And while digital legacy planning can ease some of that burden, experts say far too few people take advantage of those tools. And even for some people who can access their loved one’s accounts, the process can be daunting. These plans aren’t typically legally binding, unless they’re directly incorporated into a will, but they can be invaluable for loved ones after one’s death. Charday Penn/E+/Getty ImagesPick a digital executorDesignate a digital executor who can help carry out your digital legacy plan.

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☆ What It’s Like to Be a Sociopath
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-25 | by ( David Marchese | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +13 min

Photo illustration by Bráulio Amado Talk What It’s Like to Be a SociopathSociopaths are modern-day boogeymen, and the word “sociopath” is casually tossed around to describe the worst, most amoral among us. Gagne wrote “Sociopath,” her buzzy forthcoming memoir, to try to correct some of those misunderstandings and provide a fuller picture of sociopathy, which is now more frequently referred to as antisocial personality disorder. Just because I don’t care about someone else’s pain, so to speak, doesn’t mean I want to cause more of it. I’m not sure neurotypicals need any, because I have been identifying as a sociopath for years now, and my experience with people who don’t know that has been positive. That is what the sociopath experience is almost all the time.

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☆ Does your dog need a coat?
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-24 | by ( Alicia Wallace | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +11 min

But all this begs the question: Does your dog need a coat? From high-fashion to high-performanceThere’s evidence of dog fashion and clothing throughout history — from the ancient Egyptians and 19th-century Paris dog boutiques to early 20th-century photographs of dogs wearing clothes. Prada's Re-Nylon puffer dog coat with hood comes in two colors and three sizes, $825 From PradaBut the transition from Fifth Avenue high-end and high fashion to high-performance and technical function has certainly accelerated in recent decades. Doberman Pinschers — along with sleek breeds like Greyhounds and Whippets — are prime candidates for dog coats because of their short hair, thin skin and minimal body fat. “Make sure the coat fits well for safety and they’re supervised while wearing the coat.

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☆ 4 business-travel policies that can help employees avoid burnout and stay mentally well during a work trip
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-23 | by ( Mariette Williams | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

This article is part of "Business Travel Playbook," a series about making the most of work travel. During a business trip, employees are away from their families, their normal routines are disrupted, and they typically log in longer hours, which can be stressful. She said employers could ease the burden of business travel by allowing employees to take time off after a business trip to recover. Whether a work trip includes commuting to a nearby city or traveling to another country, business travel can be tiring. "It's important to be realistic about how much work travel you can endure and how much work you can realistically complete if your job requires frequent travel," Norfus said.

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☆ Moving Pets Abroad Has Always Been Expensive. It’s About to Get Worse.
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-22 | by ( Derrick Bryson Taylor | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

Melissa Abell will do anything for her family, including making the kinds of financial sacrifices that most people would not consider. To help save for it, she is cutting a range of costs, including reducing bills, eliminating meals out and forgoing certain entertainment. Despite her efforts, Ms. Abell is worried that price tag may increase. The move is drawing ire and panic from pet owners with plans to relocate, particularly to and from Britain and the United States. The increase, which could triple or even quadruple costs for some travelers, may force some pet owners to choose between paying higher prices to relocate their pets or leaving them behind.

Persons: Melissa Abell, Abell Organizations: IAG Cargo Locations: Louisville, Ky, London, Britain, United States

☆ How to have a safe treadmill workout and avoid injury
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-22 | by ( Melanie Radzicki Mcmanus | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

A nurse practitioner at Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus, Ohio, he and a colleague did a study on treadmill burns in children who were treated at the hospital. The 2017 study, published in the Journal of Burn Care & Research, found treadmill burns were more severe than burns from touching a hot stovetop. “What struck us most was that these treadmill burns were very deep and hard to heal,” Noffsinger said. Top treadmill safety measuresFortunately, it’s relatively easy to use a treadmill safely, experts said. “You should never have a child in the same room as an operating treadmill,” Stevenson said.

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☆ A woman with unexplained bleeding felt dismissed by her gynecologist. She swapped doctors and was diagnosed with cervical cancer.
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-22 | by ( Serafina Kenny | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

“That's pretty much when my journey started with cancer.”AdvertisementIn 2021, at the age of 34, 14 years after her abnormal bleeding first started, Grant-Noonan was diagnosed with stage three cervical cancer. Eliminating cervical cancer with vaccinesRates of cervical cancer are dropping thanks to the roll-out of vaccines in pre-teens against the human papillomavirus that causes the majority of cases, with the World Health Organization aiming to eliminate the disease by the end of the century. AdvertisementGrant-Noonan had two false negative pap smears before being diagnosed with cervical cancer. Avi-Grant-NoonanSpreading awareness of cervical cancer gives Grant-Noonan a sense of purposeOnce she was diagnosed, Grant-Noonan saw a gynecological oncologist within two weeks. Educating people about cervical cancer and how to prevent it through her involvement with Cervivor , a nonprofit network of cervical cancer survivors, has given Grant-Noonan a sense of purpose, she said.

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☆ After being laid off, I took a huge pay cut to work a $15/hour retail job at Target—why I don’t regret it
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-21 | by ( Kathleen Baker | In Bakerkathi | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

I allowed myself a small window to mourn, and then decided to view the layoff as an opportunity instead of a loss. I had applied to hundreds of jobs but landed only two interviews and received zero job offers. In early December, I applied online for a seasonal position with Target completely on a whim — half expecting to be ghosted again. But the very next day, I got an offer to be a guest advocate for the holidays at $15 an hour. And it didn't take long for me to realize that my "little seasonal job," as I liked to call it, was one of the best things I could have done for myself.

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If you plan to add a smart display to your setup as a smart home hub, I don't recommend the Show 5. If you're looking for a smart display that's big enough to enjoy movies on, the Echo Show 10 or Echo Show 15 would be a better option. The Echo Show 5 is a great smart display, but may be too small to cover all of your needs. Sarah Saril/InsiderIf you want to build out your Alexa smart home or just get started, the Echo Show 5 is an excellent smart display for basic needs. But if you need something compact or don't want to spend extra, the Echo Show 5 is a solid entry-level smart display and a worthy option for any smart home.

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But when the 91-year-old got his first virtual reality experience recently, he was stunned. “For the majority of our respondents, it was their first time using virtual reality. The Texas-based company is one of a handful that specializes in virtual reality for seniors. She said that with others who don't talk much perk up when given a VR experience putting them in nature. On a recent afternoon at John Knox, a handful of seniors who live independently took turns again using virtual reality.

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☆ ‘Cute’ exhibition examines the complex power of all things adorable
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-14 | by ( Zara Khan | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

How cuteness has taken over our world — and why — is a subject being explored in “Cute,” a new (and the first ever) exhibition devoted to the movement at London’s Somerset House. The Industrial Revolution and the rise of mass production allowed cuteness to be unleashed on the world — toys, books and illustrations could, increasingly, be made easily and cheaply. The exhibition — a world first — examines the enduring appeal of the cute aesthetic amongst adults and asks deeper questions about its allure. For Simon May, a professor of philosophy at King’s College London and author of “The Power of Cute,” kawaii is just part of a story which involves the country of Japan more broadly. The Edwardian artist is credited with increasing the cute appeal of our feline friends by giving them human hobbies and pastimes.

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☆ I go to strangers' weddings for fun. Getting invited is pretty easy, and I've made a lot of new friends.
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-14 | by ( Joanna Smykowski | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Luckily for the bride who reached out for help on Facebook, I love everything about weddings. And even though I didn't know the bride and groom, I still teared up during the speeches and first dances. I decided that any time I could make it to one of these weddings, I wouldI've gone to multiple weddings where I didn't know the couple. I never know (and don't ask) if the bride has told her family and friends that they invited people they've never met. Plus, I'll never say no to celebrating love, dancing the night away, and having a great night out.

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☆ Veterinarians share 10 things you should never do when taking your dog on a walk
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-13 | by ( Sophia Mitrokostas | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Vasil Dakov/Shuttershock"No matter how friendly your dog is, you don't know how the other dog might react," said Richardson. "It's never safe to let your dog greet another dog unless you've checked with their owner." "The chemicals can also lead to sickness or potential poisoning if your dog licks their paws clean after the walk." "Owners should never let their dog off the leash unless they are 100% confident the dog will always come back," said Richardson. Venkat suggested keeping waste bags attached to your pet's leash or harness to avoid forgetting them.

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☆ Zoetis CEO Kristin Peck on Q4 earnings
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-13 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailZoetis CEO Kristin Peck on Q4 earningsKristin Peck, Zoetis CEO, joins 'Money Movers' to discuss what Zoetis' guidance says about Peck's business expectations, factors that are contributing to their growth relative to fundamentals, and how consumers are thinking about their pets.

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NEW YORK (AP) — For nine years, Alaska health officials have been aware of an unusual virus causing rare, relatively mild illnesses in the Fairbanks area. But a recent case in another part of the state — this one resulting in a man's death — has brought new attention to the so-called Alaskapox virus. But pets, such as dogs and cats, may also carry the virus, health officials say. He was hospitalized in November and died last month, according to a bulletin last week from Alaska public health officials. Alaskapox is a rare illness that in most cases causes a relatively mild symptoms, health officials believe.

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In the aftermath of that storm, safety experts offered advice on how people can stay safe if they are stuck in their vehicles. First, do not leave your car, experts said. If you run out of water, drink melted snow, Dr. Mitchell said. Drive slowly to avoid skidding, and note that it takes longer to decelerate in icy road conditions, according to AAA. Drivers should inspect tires monthly and before long trips, according to guidance issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

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☆ I refused to let my travel dreams die when I became a mom. Here's how I budget to keep my family of 4 traveling the world full-time.
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-12 | by ( Beth Mccarter | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

They maintain a modest budget by renting out their home, spending less, and embracing slow travel. We've since traveled across Europe, Mexico, French Polynesia, and most of the southern United States, all on a modest budget. AdvertisementAuthor and her husband both left teaching and are fulfilling their lifelong travel dreams. We've found that balancing frugal living and quality of life is key to living out our worldschooling dreams while maintaining financial stability. By living out my travel dreams, I'm showing my children, especially my daughter, that your dreams shouldn't die when you become a mom.

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☆ Can Public Shelters Help Domestic Violence Victims? - The New York Times
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-12 | by ( Rachel Louise Snyder | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +2 min

I once visited a domestic violence shelter in New England. It had three bedrooms and a shared kitchen and bath, beige walls and furniture and a single kitchen table that required eating in shifts. In exchange, traumatized families were given temporary housing with other traumatized families behind walls and gates, often with shared bathrooms, kitchens, living rooms. As a result, this guiding philosophy of secrecy as safety is drawing scrutiny from advocates, policymakers and survivors. Calls for what are termed open or public shelters appear to be on the rise.

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☆ ‘A false sense of security’: Experts say delta-8 THC products can still be dangerous
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-09 | by ( Jen Christensen | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

Delta-8 THC, or delta-8 tetrahydrocannabinol, is one of more than 100 chemical compounds found in the Cannabis sativa plant. To make delta-8 products, scientists typically make synthetic versions in the lab. Unlike regulated medical products like acetaminophen, which must have uniform ingredients and doses, the contents of delta-8 products vary from product to product — sometimes even from batch to batch. She also encourages people who buy delta-8 products to store them safely so children can’t get to them. Until there are more regulations on the products, experts said, poison centers will still get calls about delta-8 and other cannabis products.

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☆ DINKs, Couples With No Kids, Are Living the New American Dream
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-07 | by ( Juliana Kaplan | Bartie Scott | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +12 min

DINKs are proudly emerging as an aspirational class for young people — and they're ready to live it up. So when she set up her dating profile, Johnson included in her bio that she didn't want to have kids of her own. Amy Blackstone, the author of the 2019 book " Childfree by Choice ," said that the financial gap between DINKs and couples with kids wasn't solely because of the choice about children. DINKs, GINKs, " rich aunties ," and DINKWADs — DINKs with a dog — have become aspirational identities for younger generations. There are the DINKs who can seize the American dream and the parents who are struggling to stay afloat in a country without guaranteed paid leave or affordable childcare .

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☆ Elanco's $1.3 billion deal may give the animal health company more flexibility as product launches ramp up
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-06 | by ( Christina Cheddar Berk | In | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

Elanco Animal Health's decision to sell its aqua division will narrow its focus on pet health and livestock sustainability, as management prepares to launch several new products this year. ELAN 1Y mountain Elanco stock over the past year. One area it identified is pet health, a $15 billion market that has benefited from increasing pet ownership, especially among people who see their pets as family and value their animals' health care. 'Flexibility' to invest behind launches The product launches will also give Elanco a chance to prove itself. The pet health business is very competitive and, once approved, Zenrelia will compete directly with rival Zoetis' Apoquel.

Persons: Elanco, Jeff Simmons, Simmons, Credelio, Cornell University's Richard P, FactSet, Chris Schott, ELAN, Schott, Jefferies, Glen Santangelo, Eli Lilly, Jasper Hellweg, Hellweg, Zenrelia, Zoetis, — CNBC's Michael Bloom Organizations: Merck, CNBC, ELAN, Riney Canine Health, JPMorgan, Argus Locations: U.S

Nearly half of all flash flood deaths are vehicle-related, experts say, which is why you should never drive into a flooded street. Here’s what to do in advance — and in the moment — to get through a flash flood safely. A “flash flood warning” means a flash flood is imminent or already occurring, and you should immediately move to higher ground if you’re outside or in a basement apartment. The most dire alert is a “flash flood emergency,” which indicates that not only is flooding occurring, but it’s posing a severe threat to human life. “People need to realize that most people who lose their footing in a flash flood don’t get out,” she said.

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☆ Chilean Vet Helps Dogs, Cats and Rabbits Injured in Wildfires
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-05 | by ( Feb. | At P.M. | ) www.usnews.com time to read: +2 min

VINA DEL MAR, Chile (Reuters) - Among the mountains of debris left over from raging wildfires that have killed more than 120 people in Chile are lost dogs and cats, wandering the streets covered in ash and burns. Christopher Romero, 22, was out buying groceries when the fire struck his home in Vina del Mar on Friday. He says his father was able to get his family to safety but their two dogs, Black and Kiara, fled into the night. Nicolas Escobar, the university's veterinary director, said the clinic has attended to more 100 dogs, cats and rabbits since Friday, treating burns, giving oxygen and even reviving some of them. He said the clinic has also been helping track down owners of lost pets through social media or by scanning microchips.

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