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☆ Bank of England tells insurers to moderate their push into pensions
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-27 | by ( Huw Jones | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

LONDON, April 27 (Reuters) - The Bank of England warned insurers on Thursday not over extend themselves in grabbing more business from pension schemes eager to offload risks. Charlotte Gerken, executive director for insurance supervision at the Bank, said that in the face of considerable temptation to capture business opportunities, insurers need to exercise caution. Bulk purchase annuities (BPA) are long-term policies from life insurers for company defined benefit, or final salary, pension schemes. UK life insurers could take on more than 500 billion pounds ($623.70 billion) of pension liabilities over the coming decade, she said. "Insurers therefore need to understand, as they take on these vast sums of assets and liabilities, how they may become greater sources or amplifiers of liquidity risk," Gerken said.

NAPERVILLE, Illinois, April 19 (Reuters) - U.S. corn yield possibilities for this summer are still wide open, though industry participants might disagree over what represents a “normal” yield due to some recent trends. This question was discussed during USDA’s data users’ meeting on Tuesday, where the agency’s unofficial 2023 U.S. corn trend yield of 181.5 bushels per acre was challenged as potentially too high. Setting state yields at a straight five-year average produces 173.0 bpa, and an Olympic five-year average, dropping high and low, yields 174.5. However, most analysts probably support a national corn trend higher than these numbers, which are in the vicinity of what USDA was using for trend in 2018. U.S. corn yield: trend versus finalKaren Braun is a market analyst for Reuters.

☆ Risks of Tupperware and other plastic containers
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-14 | by ( Kristen Rogers | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

Figuring out the answer to that question for any type of reusable plastic food storage products — not just Tupperware — often comes down to understanding what they’re made of. Risks of container wear and tearPutting stress on plastic food containers by washing them in the dishwasher or with rough scrub brushes “increase the ability of that plastic to leach whatever it was made out of,” Vandenburg said. The “microwave safe” label on some plastic containers doesn’t mean the product is totally safe from a health standpoint, she added. “Some of the plasticizers and chemicals can transfer from the plastic containers into the food during heating,” Rogers said. “If you can’t afford to replace everything all at once, replace them one at a time.”Glass food storage containers are a safer option.

Recent price trends imply better profitability for U.S. farmers to plant corn over soybeans this year, and both analysts and USDA agree corn acres will rise above the year-ago levels. USDA’s 91 million corn acres were nearly identical to the trade’s 90.9 million and above last year’s 88.6 million. I polled Twitter on Wednesday for the most likely surprise in this year’s intentions, offering choices of corn acres high or low or soybean acres high or low. Those long-term tables also had 2023 wheat plantings at 47.5 million acres, soybeans at 87 million and corn at 92 million. USDA’s trend corn yield is calculated with planting progress and summer weather assumptions.

Harvested corn acres were primarily lost in western states including Nebraska, Kansas and South Dakota, where drought hit hard this summer. Corn yield came in 0.8 bushel above the average trade guess, which is analysts’ worst performance in the 2022 season. The best analog for 2022 corn production may be 2002, which also featured a western drought. WHEAT AND SOY MISSESDec. 1 U.S. soybean and wheat stocks were both the most bullish versus market predictions since at least 2005. Wheat stocks came in 5% below trade guesses and soybean stocks were 3.6% below.

The ever-important U.S. corn crop may be most primed for a market miss due to an alarmingly low range of guesses. YIELDSAnalysts’ range on U.S. corn yield is a seven-year low and for soybeans it is at least a 13-year low. U.S. farmers did not have a banner corn crop primarily because of drought in western areas. The 2021 corn yield last January was unchanged from November, but otherwise the trade is looking for the smallest January move in corn yield in 14 years. Argentina’s corn crop is seen falling more than 5% to 52 million tonnes from 55 million in December.

☆ 14 Best Gifts for Dog Lovers
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-15 | by ( ) www.wsj.com time to read: +10 min

Browse the ideas below, and take a look at our roundups of expert-approved products to keep your pet calm and the best gifts for cat lovers too. For the bakerThe Dash Dog Treat Maker—a small waffle iron with bone-shaped plates—lets your pal whip up homemade dog treats. Dockx eased her golden retriever’s separation anxiety while she was at work with a Snuggle Puppy, a plush toy with a battery-powered heartbeat. To brush up on dog speak, DeWillems recommends “Doggie Language: A Dog Lover’s Guide to Understanding Your Best Friend,” which decodes canine body language through illustrations that highlight subtle nuances in their mannerisms. For the devoted dog dadDog Dad Hats Custom Dog Dad Hats $69 at Dog Dad HatsAny proud parent will dig a Dog Dad Hat, with a custom embroidered illustration of their pet’s portrait.

☆ The best Cyber Monday deals under $25 you can get right now
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-28 | by ( Mili Godio | Mili Godio Is An Associate Reporter For Select On Nbc News. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +9 min

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☆ 130+ best Black Friday deals you can still shop: Amazon, Best Buy, Apple, Walmart and more
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-26 | by ( Zoe Malin | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +15 min

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☆ New & Notable: Latest releases from GoPro, YETI and more
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-14 | by ( Gabriella Depinho | Gabriella Depinho Is A Production Coordinator For Select On Nbc News. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +6 min

This story is part of Select's New & Notable column, where we highlight our favorite product launches, major sales, what we're buying and some of our latest recommendations and advice. This week, we’ve got a new carpet cleaner from one of our favorite vacuum brands, YETI’s latest water bottle and a mini camera from GoPro. New this weekTineco, one of our favorite vacuum brands, launched the Carpet One Spot, a compact carpet cleaner, which retails at $499. It also has GoPro’s highest level of video stabilization and widest field of view in a Hero camera, according to the brand. GoPro says it’s compatible with the GoPro Quik app where it automatically uploads footage to the cloud, and provides you with a highlight video when charging.

Over the five reports from August to January, the trade’s January corn yield misses are typically second-largest after August. Corn yield in 2018 and 2020 were unexpectedly revised sharply lower in January, though the seasons were very different. There is a very slight tendency for higher corn and soy yields in November to result in higher yields again in January, and vice versa, but the bias is probably too weak for reliability without additional statistics. U.S. corn and soybean yields - November to JanuaryThe November-January decade trend for soybean yields is evenly split five apiece, and both great and unsuccessful growing seasons sit on either side. Chinese corn, soybean and wheat imports and consumption were also unchanged despite demand concerns driven by mixed messaging on Beijing’s post-pandemic strategy.

The preliminary targets for 2023 corn and soy plantings and yields resemble the year-ago estimates. A year ago, USDA’s 2022 corn and soy acreages started at 92 million and 87.5 million as corn prices were favorable versus soybeans, but high input costs perhaps prevented an aggressive corn estimate. CBOT November soybeans to December cornBut 2022 corn acres fell well short of expectations starting with March intentions, likely because the trade was overestimating the number of available row crop acres. 2023 YIELDSFocus will soon shift to 2023, and USDA’s corn trend yield of 181.5 bpa could already be labeled as controversial. But just for fun, the agency exactly 10 years ago slated 2022 corn yield at 181, the same number shown a year ago.

☆ 11 Best Gifts for Dog Lovers
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-03 | by ( ) www.wsj.com time to read: +8 min

For the bakerThe Dash Dog Treat Maker—a small waffle iron with bone-shaped plates—lets your pal whip up homemade dog treats. It makes up to eight bone-shaped dog treats at a time, and it includes sweet and savory recipes. Dockx eased her golden retriever’s separation anxiety while she was at work with a Snuggle Puppy, a plush toy with a battery-powered heartbeat. To brush up on dog speak, DeWillems recommends “Doggie Language: A Dog Lover’s Guide to Understanding Your Best Friend,” which decodes canine body language through illustrations that highlight subtle nuances in their mannerisms. For the devoted dog dadDog Dad Hats Custom Dog Dad Hats $69 at Dog Dad HatsAny proud parent will dig a Dog Dad Hat, with a custom embroidered illustration of their pet’s portrait.

☆ New & Notable: Latest releases from Apple and more
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-24 | by ( Gabriella Depinho | Gabriella Depinho Is A Production Coordinator For Select On Nbc News. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +4 min

This story is part of Select's New & Notable column, where we highlight our favorite product launches, major sales, what we're buying and some of our latest recommendations and advice. While other larger brands, such as Gap, Adidas and Madewell, have partnered with resale platform ThredUp, Shein opted to launch their own platform. Urban Outfitters launched the clothing resale app Nuuly Thrift in 2021, where customers can sell their used Urban Outfitters clothes via an iOS app. Nuuly users can deposit their earnings into their bank account or earn “Nuuly Cash” which is worth 10% more at Nuuly Thrift, Anthropologie, Free People, Urban Outfitters, BHLDN or Terrain. Wellness tech company Oura, the creator behind the health tracking Oura ring, announced a partnership with Therabody, creator behind the popular Theragun massager.

☆ New testing finds high level of toxic chemical in sports bras, watchdog warns
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-13 | by ( Parija Kavilanz | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

The CEH, which conducted the testing, is a non-profit consumer advocacy group focused on exposing the presence of toxic chemicals in consumer products. Under California law — specifically Proposition 65, enacted in 1986 — the maximum allowable dose level for BPA via skin exposure is 3 micrograms per day. “We want brands to reformulate their products to remove all bisphenols including BPA. In adults, exposure to BPA has been linked to diabetes, heart disease, cancer, obesity and erectile dysfunction. Premature death was also associated with BPA exposure, a 2020 study found.

U.S. corn yield is now nearly 10 bushels per acre lower than the earliest projections, though the trade has anticipated that decline very well. Analysts have nearly nailed the last two corn yield estimates, their best-known performance for these months. When considering all of the past 20 years, U.S. soybean yield in January was lower than in October eight times. This is the third month in a row where USDA’s corn yield is lower than in the previous month. In the last 20 years, U.S. corn yield was lower in both September and October four other times, most recently in 2020.

☆ В чем опасность повторного разогревания еды, объяснили эксперты
▼ + stars: | 2021-06-28 | by ( Super User | ) mybusiness.md time to read: +2 min

Но чтобы они дошли до тарелки безопасными и пригодными к употреблению, важно уметь правильно их размораживать, пишет profile.ru. Существует заблуждение, что образованные при комнатной температуре микроорганизмы будут убиты в условиях морозильной камеры. Например, особую опасность представляет пластик. Даже если на нем написано, что он подходит для микроволновой печи и морозильной камеры и может переносить большой спектр температур, многие виды пластика все равно слегка разрушаются при нагреве. Особую опасность представляет бисфенол А, также известный как BPA.

Persons: Дженилин Хатчингс, Фелисия Ву, Неочевидная опасностьСуществует Organizations: Университет штата Мичиган

☆ Что на кухне нужно обязательно вовремя менять
▼ + stars: | 2021-06-27 | by ( Mld Media Srl | ) noi.md time to read: +2 min

Если вы заботитесь о своем здоровье и хотите, чтобы еда была качественной и хорошо приготовленной, мы рекомендуем как можно чаще менять некоторые из основных элементов в кухне. Тефлоновая сковородаКогда вы готовите на такой сковороде, тефлоновое покрытие выделяет несколько компонентов, весьма токсичных для организма, особенно, если покрытие имеет царапины. В этом случае замените сковороду как можно быстрее. Губка для мытья посудыВозьмите за правило менять ее часто. Исследователи пришли к выводу, что губка для мытья посуды - это самая грязная вещь в доме: 10 миллионов бактерий на 2,5 квадратных сантиметра, тогда как тряпочка для мытья имеет миллион бактерий на такой же поверхности.

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