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Why Do Dogs Like to Sleep Under the Covers?

21

Sep

Reviews

Why Do Dogs Like to Sleep Under the Covers?

One of the dogs’ cutest behaviors is seeing them cover and tuck themselves into blankets. If your cute pet has been sleeping under the covers, you might wonder why and what you can do about it. This article will show several possible reasons and what you can do about them. Your dog sleeps under the covers because it is more comfortable and feels safer. Since there are many possible reasons, it would help to consider what would make each of them more credible. It should be easier to figure out what to do once you have a good idea of…

New U.S. Draft Bill Could Potentially Ban Algorithmic Stablecoins

21

Sep

By Dorothy Brand

Cryptocurrency

New U.S. Draft Bill Could Potentially Ban Algorithmic Stablecoins

Key Takeaways The legislation would criminalize the creation or issuance of new “endogenously collateralized stablecoins.” The draft bill grants a grace period of two years for existing algorithmic stablecoin providers to change their models. Leaders of the House Financial Services Committee in the United States House of Representatives have now come up with draft legislation that could potentially place a two-year ban on new algorithmic stablecoins. An algorithmic stablecoin is a type of crypto asset that relies on two types of tokens: a stablecoin and another crypto asset supporting the aforementioned stablecoin. As per the bill’s current draft, the legislation…

21

Sep

By Dorothy Brand

Technology

The Perfect Social Media Style Guide for Your Brand in 2022

Every brand, publication, and website needs a good style guide. And every good social marketer needs a great social media style guide. A style guide helps keep your brand consistent across all your channels. It will make sure that everyone on your team is using the same terminology, tone, and voice. Let’s look at why you need clearly defined social media brand guidelines, along with some great style guide examples for you to model. Bonus: Get a free, customizable social media style guide template to easily ensure a consistent look, feel, voice, and tone across all your social channels. Why…

Sweco to Explore Floating Solar Power for Uganda

21

Sep

By Dorothy Brand

Business

Sweco to Explore Floating Solar Power for Uganda

The floating solar farm will be installed upstream of a hydro-electric dam The floating solar farms will diversify Uganda’s energy mix, which currently comprises mainly hydroelectric power. Sweco will also deliver a detailed design of a pilot plant.The solar panels will float on reservoirs upstream of one of the hydroelectric dams – Sweco will conduct a preliminary assessment of four dames to determine which one is most suitable for the project. After the dam has been chosen, Sweco will carry out a detailed study and produce a design and specifications to enable the procurement of contractors. The study will also…

Reliance Retail Plans ‘Fast Fashion’ Stores to Take Fight to Zara

21

Sep

By Dorothy Brand

Business

Reliance Retail Plans ‘Fast Fashion’ Stores to Take Fight to Zara

Reliance Retail is planning to launch a new clothing and accessories brand store chain to compete directly with fast fashion brands Zara and H&M in India. “The new format, internally called Regalia, will be spread across 20,000-30,000 square feet, and the company could open six stores initially. They have finalized their store locations in Mumbai and Gurgaon (Gurugram) and have also signed properties in Hyderabad and Bangalore,” said two people privy to the launch. The name of the brand will be announced at the time of the launch. The company will start store fit-outs in some cities and the brand…

Rare ‘Spirit Bear’ Filmed Rummaging Through Hunter’s Belongings in Michigan

21

Sep

By Dorothy Brand

Nature

Rare ‘Spirit Bear’ Filmed Rummaging Through Hunter’s Belongings in Michigan

This September, a Michigan trail camera discovered a white-colored black bear, which resulted in one of the season’s most uncommon images. The rare “spirit bear” was then looking through a hunter’s bags and some bait. The bear was observed rummaging through some bait that had been laid by a hunter, according to a post shared by a Facebook group for Upper Peninsula trekking guides. The bear was observed rummaging through some bait that had been laid by a hunter, according to a post shared by a Facebook group for Upper Peninsula trekking guides. Cody Norton, a large carnivore specialist from…

UN Standing Ovation for President Zelenskyy, but Russia’s Security Council Veto Means the Organization Lacks Teeth

21

Sep

By Dorothy Brand

Arts & Entertainment

UN Standing Ovation for President Zelenskyy, but Russia’s Security Council Veto Means the Organization Lacks Teeth

Though the Ukrainian President couldn’t see it, the reaction in the UN General Assembly chamber to his speech was the one he wanted. A standing ovation from the representatives of many aligned countries. President Putin’s stark nuclear threats had come before dawn US time while leaders and delegates at the annual General Assembly were asleep. And as leaders arrived, our attempts to solicit their reactions failed. The Canadian prime minister, the EU Commission president, and the Turkish foreign minister were all silent. This wasn’t the moment for off-the-cuff remarks. There was anticipation instead for how America’s President Biden would react…

35 Yoga Poses No One Ever Told You Are Core Work

21

Sep

By Dorothy Brand

Health

35 Yoga Poses No One Ever Told You Are Core Work

Ask any yoga student what they’d like to focus on in class and there’s a reasonable chance that they’ll request—or perhaps demand—“core work.” What many of us don’t understand is that it’s almost impossible to create a yoga sequence that doesn’t work the core in some way. Each time you bend twist or squat or otherwise shift your body weight, you rely on your core to create and maintain stability around your spine. These movements engage the muscles that surround your core in different ways: some will shorten, whether actively or passively, while others will lengthen. Sometimes the work is…

Warrenton Woman Charged with DUI, Abuse and Neglect Following Crash in School Pick-up Line

21

Sep

By Dorothy Brand

World News

Warrenton Woman Charged with DUI, Abuse and Neglect Following Crash in School Pick-up Line

A Warrenton woman was arrested Wednesday after a crash in the parent pick-up line at P.B. Smith Elementary, according to the Fauquier County Sheriff’s Office. Celeste Francis Watson, 43, has been charged with driving under the influence, abuse and neglect of children, and refusal. Around 3:13 p.m., Fauquier County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to the Warrenton school for a report of a crash in the parking lot. Upon arrival, deputies found Watson in a vehicle that rear-ended another car, the sheriff’s office stated in a news release. Watson was eventually taken into custody. No one was injured in the incident.…

Animal Equality, Brazil Holds Public Hearing Against Inhumane Law

21

Sep

By Dorothy Brand

World News

Animal Equality, Brazil Holds Public Hearing Against Inhumane Law

On September 15, Animal Equality met at São Paulo’s State Assembly alongside several animal, environmental, and human health protection organizations. The public hearing was organized by Animal Equality with the support of State Representative Carlos Giannazi. The organizations met in opposition to Brazil’s ‘Self-Control’ Bill to discuss their concerns about the harmful initiative. Who attended the public hearing? Representatives from animal and environmental protection, human health, and labor union organizations were present at the Assembly. Animal Equality’s Executive Director of Brazil, Carla Lettieri, and Mercy for Animals’ Executive Director, Cristina Mendonça, spoke on behalf of farm animals that will be…