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☆ Electricity prices in Finland flipped negative — a huge oversupply of clean, hydroelectric power meant suppliers were almost giving it away
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-25 | by ( Marianne Guenot | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

A new nuclear reactor, as well as unexpected floods, are leading to a glut of clean energy. While much of Europe was facing an energy crisis, the Nordic country reported that its spot energy prices dropped below zero before noon. "Now there is enough electricity, and it is almost emission-free," Ruusunen told Yle, adding that Finns could "feel good about using electricity." Ruusunen told the National that Finland wanted wind to become its primary power source by 2027. Finland is now dealing with energy prices being too lowAn offshore windfarm near the Aland Islands, an autonomous archipelago that is a region of Finland in the Baltic sea.

☆ Parents who raise mentally strong kids never use these 7 phrases when their children are young, says psychotherapist
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-16 | by ( Tom Huddleston Jr. | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

It's unhelpful to tell kids what to think, even if you're just trying to allay their fears, Morin says. "A better strategy is to teach kids: What can you do when you're worried?" This phrase is often uttered out of frustration, and a genuine desire to help kids avoid bad or dangerous habits. Instead, Morin suggests saying: "You're going to do this again, and you're going to be tempted to hide it and cover it up. It can help kids stay motivated to work hard and succeed in the future, psychologists often note.

☆ Blockbuster pushed HBO to start investing in original content, cable giant's ex-chief says
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-05 | by ( Alex Sherman | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

What's less known is it was also the catalyst for HBO's pivot toward original programming, according to former HBO and Time Warner CEO Jeff Bewkes. HBO, at the time led by Michael Fuchs, decided the answer was original programming. Source: HBO | YouTubeEven after "The Sopranos" debuted, HBO still faced a dilemma over how much to invest in original shows. HBO's TV schedule was always shifting, based on the length of feature films. Had HBO's early investments in original programming not hit, Bewkes acknowledged he's not sure what HBO would have done to fight off Blockbuster.

☆ Psychotherapist shares 7 things mentally strong kids never do — and how to teach them
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-26 | by ( Tom Huddleston Jr. | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +8 min

If you want your kids to succeed in life, teach them to be mentally strong, says psychotherapist Amy Morin. Knowing what mentally strong kids never do can help you identify the types of unhealthy behaviors that may stand in your child's way. Mentally strong kids don't avoid challengesChildren are often afraid to try new things, like playing a new sport or instrument, because they don't think they'll be good at it, Morin says. But trying difficult things can open up your kids to new skills and offer important lessons on dealing with failure, says Morin. "It's important for kids to know you have feelings too, or you struggle with certain things," Morin says.

Feb 23 (Reuters) - Europe's biggest hotel group Accor (ACCP.PA) on Thursday forecast higher revenue per available room (RevPAR) for 2023 as Chinese travelers are expected to return, after its annual core profit beat expectations on strong December activity. Hotel chains were hit hard by China's strict pandemic restrictions and are now hoping for a recovery in the Asia-Pacific region, Accor's second biggest market pre-pandemic. Boosted by demand for shorter trips, European hotel chains have seen bookings recover to levels comparable to those in 2019 before the COVID-19 pandemic grounded international flights. Accor's RevPAR, a key gauge of performance for the hotel industry, last year exceeded the 2019 pre-pandemic level by 2%. It posted core profit of 675 million euros ($716.72 million) for 2022, while analysts in a Refinitiv poll had expected 640.3 million euros.

☆ Accor: 2022 was the first time we went above 2019 levels
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-23 | 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 EmailAccor: 2022 was the first time we went above 2019 levelsJean-Jacques Morin, deputy CEO and CFO of the French hospitality company, discusses its "momentous milestone" and the outlook for 2023.

☆ The College Application Process: 11 High School Seniors Discuss - The New York Times
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-25 | by ( Patrick Healy | Adrian J. Rivera | Mr. Healy Is The Deputy Opinion Editor. Mr. Rivera Is An Editorial Assistant In Opinion. | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +2 min

What is college for? And what matters most in choosing the right college? The students were all applying to four-year schools with competitive admissions and had drawn on the U.S. News and World Report college rankings as part of their research. All 11 students believed that college is primarily for gaining a credential to get a job or admission to graduate school rather than mostly for learning about oneself and how to be an adult. “Whenever I see TikToks from college students, they’re always talking about the stress from their work,” said one of the focus group participants, Morin, an 18-year-old from Indiana.

The app CBP One had already been in use by the administration for some purposes but was officially expanded to allow asylum seekers to be prescreened. Those who qualify are given appointments for a time and date and port of entry where they can enter the U.S. and begin their asylum request process. Many migrants have phones, but others arrive without them or have limited or no WiFi access. Groups have also raised concerns about how app users' personal information will be used and stored. He recommended migrants avoid taking the risks to cross the border and use the app instead.

☆ 5 Ways to Make Your Kid's New Year's Resolution Meaningful
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-30 | by ( Amy Morin | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Take the task seriouslyYou could even create a family goal. Dreet Production/Getty ImagesRather than ask about your child's future goals in a nonchalant way, take the task seriously. You might decide to establish a family goal. Maybe everyone goes for a 20-minute walk each evening, or every family member shares three things they're grateful for over dinner. Or you could help your kids establish an individual resolution, such as practicing a musical instrument for 30 minutes three times per week.

☆ When to tell your kids the truth about Santa, according to a psychotherapist
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-16 | by ( Amy Morin | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Amy Morin is a therapist whose clients ofter ask when to tell their kids the truth about Santa. She said the truth should depend on the parent's values and what they want their child to learn. So how soon should you tell your kids the truth about Santa? There isn't a right or wrong age to tell kids the truthTake cues from them and their understanding of the world. Other parents tell kids that Christmas is all about giving, and now that they know the truth about Santa, their job is to become Santa to someone else (this makes giving a part of their future tradition).

☆ Remote Work Is Gutting Downtowns, Will Cost Cities $453 Billion
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-06 | by ( Emil Skandul | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +13 min

Even 2 1/2 years later, most city downtowns aren't back to where they were prepandemic. Without more-robust policies to address failing downtowns, cities are going to start hurting. The increased cancellations of office leases have cratered the office real-estate market. Since 2016, only 112 commercial office spaces in the US have been converted, while 85 projects are underway or have been announced, according to CBRE's data. The birth of the central social districtTo avoid a commercial real-estate apocalypse, cities will need to streamline conversions.

☆ Family questions death of domestic violence victim whose case made it to Supreme Court following yearslong custody battle
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-26 | by ( Julianne Mcshane | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +10 min

Narkis Golan outside the Supreme Court after the unanimous decision in her domestic violence case. But domestic violence victims, advocates and experts say that today, abusers and judges weaponize the clauses to punish women who flee domestic abusers to protect themselves and their children. Though there are no definitive statistics, research estimates that domestic violence could be a factor in up to 70% of Hague Convention child abduction cases. Both Fidler and Weiner criticized the ruling, alleging it did not take into account the realities of domestic violence. Golan also hoped, once her custody battle was over, to establish an organization to help protect kids and their mothers from domestic violence, Morin said.

SummarySummary Companies Q3 RevPar up 14% from same period in 2019Average pricing in Q3 was 23% above 2019 levelDemand in Asia will "correct itself"Oct 26 (Reuters) - Europe's biggest hotel group Accor (ACCP.PA) reported higher than expected third-quarter revenue per available room (RevPAR) on Wednesday, continuing a sharp improvement in activity since the start of the year after a "gorgeous" summer season. U.S. tourists travelling to Europe took advantage of the dollar's strength against the euro and other currencies, Chief Financial Officer Jean-Jacques Morin said on a call with journalists. Accor's average pricing in the third quarter has been 23% above 2019 levels, the CFO said, adding the capability to earn more fees through inflation needed to be accounted for. However, the situation in Asia will "correct itself", with recovery in China and Southeast Asian countries next year possibly making a difference to the group's performance, Morin added. ($1 = 0.9930 euros)Reporting by Diana Mandia and Dina Kartit; Editing by David Holmes, Kirsten DonovanOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

☆ Former Los Angeles Angels executive sentenced to 22 years in overdose death of pitcher Tyler Skaggs
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-11 | by ( Https | Media-Cldnry.S-Nbcnews.Com Image Upload Newscms Dennis-Romero-Circle-Byline-Template.Jpg | Dennis Romero | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +4 min

A former Los Angeles Angels baseball executive was sentenced to 22 years in prison Tuesday after he was convicted of providing fentanyl-laced pills that contributed to the death of pitcher Tyler Skaggs. "We are very grateful to everyone who worked so hard to investigate and prosecute Eric Kay," Skaggs' family said in a statement. Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Tyler Skaggs throws during the second inning of the game against the Oakland Athletics on June 6, 2019, in Anaheim, Calif. Mark J. Terrill / AP fileCody L. Cofer, Kay's attorney, said the former Major League Baseball executive will appeal. They said the executive dealt pills, including the "blue boys" that contributed to Skaggs' death, to multiple players at Angel Stadium. "One fentanyl pill can kill," the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas, Chad E. Meacham, said in a statement.

☆ The era of Big Tech moonshots is over. Amazon, Google, Facebook, and Microsoft are pulling back on ambitious, risky long-term projects after many of them failed.
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-29 | by ( Hugh Langley | Eugene Kim | Kali Hays | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +13 min

Amazon, Google, Microsoft, and Facebook have scaled back their ambitious "moonshot" projects. Moonshots like Google X and Amazon Grand Challenge allowed tech firms to build innovative projects. Before Amazon, Parviz led a similar team at Google called Google X. Page and Brin championed X projects they loved, helping them gain funding and headcount within the unit. Parviz, who created the once-hyped-up Google Glass, left Google X in 2014 to start Amazon's Grand Challenge.

☆ 9 signs your coworker has narcissistic traits and how to deal with it, according to a psychotherapist
▼ + stars: | 2022-04-20 | by ( Amy Morin | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

She says there are certain signs to look for if you think a coworker has narcissistic tendencies. Here are nine signs your coworker has narcissistic tendencies. They exaggerate their achievementsA colleague with narcissistic tendencies won't just brag, they'll embellish. When they can't control their feelings, they may be quick to try to control the environment and the people in it. How to respond to narcissistic tendenciesA coworker with narcissistic tendencies loves attention, even if it's negative.

☆ 3 mistakes people make when setting their New Year's resolutions, according to a psychotherapist
▼ + stars: | 2021-12-27 | by ( Amy Morin | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Setting your sights too highDeclaring that next year is the year you're going to work out every morning can feel really good — at least at first. You'll likely question your ability to succeed and start thinking about giving up. Decide that you're going to hit the gym three days a week. When you hit $100, you'll feel good about yourself, and you'll get an extra boost in motivation. Resist the pressure to declare January 1 the date you're going to change your life.

☆ Studiu: Perioada în care Alpii sunt înzăpeziţi s-a redus cu aproape o lună în ultimii 50 de ani
▼ + stars: | 2021-03-18 | by ( Publika.Md - Aici Sunt Știrile | ) www.publika.md time to read: +3 min

Acest studiu ''oferă o imagine de ansamblu asupra tendinţelor climatice asociate stratului de zăpadă'', a explicat Samuel Morin, cosemnatar şi director al Centrului Naţional de Cercetări Meteorologice (Météo France/CNRS). Reducerea observată a stratului de zăpadă în munţi este o ''tendinţă de fond, care confirmă studiile anterioare'', efectuate la nivel local sau naţional. ''Dispunem cu adevărat de o analiză globală a stratului de zăpadă la scara Alpilor în ansamblu'', a rezumat cercetătorul. Constatările lor sunt clare: stratul de zăpadă s-a redus în Alpi. Pe întreg parcursul sezonului, adâncimea medie a stratului de zăpadă de la atitudini cuprinse între 1.000 şi 2.000 de metri în nordul Alpilor s-a redus cu 2,8 centimetri pe an.

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