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Some of Ireland’s leading food and drink companies are supporting a big move into production of biogas, an emissions-free energy source from agricultural waste and energy crops. Diageo, one of the State’s biggest gas consumers – mainly through St James’s Gate brewery in Dublin – and Dairygold co-op are leading the way. Ireland, with its large agriculture sector, is considered the EU member state with best potential to exploit biogas. But a “renewable heat incentive” (RHI) to support this sector is absent. It’s urgently required, according to those prepared to back the green technology – Ireland is the only EU country without a RHI. Biogas comes with benefits: it’s a renewable energy source that farmers can help generate and it reduces CO2 emissions associated with farming, which are responsible for a third of Irish greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Much of Diageo’s gas needs next year are likely to be supplied by Green Generation in Nurney, Co Kildare, an anaerobi...

Whether you’re interviewing for your ~dream~ job, sat at your desk counting down the hours ‘til an after-work vino or killing it as your own beauty boss, makeup probably plays as pivotal role in your 9-5 life as your work wife. Think about it: Makeup’s the ultimate form of self-expression, it hides a hangover from your boss (praise be) and a flawless face doesn’t just help you make your mark in the workplace, it gives you the confidence to deal with whatever the day throws at you — from a passive-aggressive encounter with Lynda from Accounts to an unexpected flirt sesh with a cute barista. Still, it’s not always easy to navigate the dos and don’ts of workplace glamour. So we asked Cosmo beauty editor Cassidy and online beauty writer Erin to share their go-to work makeup: a berry power lip for Cassidy — perfect for a casual office or anyone who’s their own boss — and a pared-back look with nude nails for Erin. It’s the ultimate five-minute-face for anyone who wor...

Want to annoy Apple fanatics? Remind them how many magical iPhone capabilities arrived first on Android. Big screens? Fingerprint scanners? Mobile payments? Water resistance? None of it invented in Cupertino. Ahead of Apple's wildly hyped 10th-anniversary iPhone launch next week, three more Android phones have been pushing the boundaries of what smartphones look like and how we use them: Samsung's Galaxy Note 8, the Essential Phone and the OnePlus 5. Screens are taking over. By nipping and tucking around the glass, designers have made screens longer, with more usable area. And the best screens make images look more lifelike and colorful with a tech called OLED. Using the Note 8, which arrives Sept. 15, is the closest I've come to manipulating a sci-fi movie communicator-gizmo -- 6.3 inches of screen, nearly without edges. It's a big part of what makes the Note 8 the best big-screen phone money can buy, especially now that Samsung appears to have put b...

© Getty Images Voice is taking over as the way we interact with technology and input words. Editor’s note: The opinions in this article are the author’s, as published by our content partner, and do not represent the views of MSN or Microsoft. Kids today will grow up thinking a keyboard is some antediluvian tool like an abacus or butter churn, which they might encounter only because it’s nailed to a wall of a TGI Fridays. Voice is taking over as the way we interact with technology and input words. Actually, it was supposed to have taken over a long time ago. Back in 1998, I wrote a column for USA Today saying that “speech-recognition technology looks ready to change the world,” though I also noted that when I tried to say “two turntables and a microphone” into the latest and greatest speech-recognition software, it thought I said something like “two torn labels and an ice cream cone.” Turns out that was about 20 years too soon. But the technology works now. Microso...

Hungry for tacos?  Feel like you can’t fully concentrate on your writing assignment until you make a trip for a late-night snack? As tempting as a few tacos and a burrito sound right now, don’t rush to satisfy your cravings just yet. Instead continue reading, as this blog post contains important information you’ll need to write that paper—in particular, how to write a thesis statement in 5 simple steps.  This blog post discusses tacos, too, so that alone should give you incentive to keep reading! What’s the Purpose of a Thesis Statement? The short answer The purpose of a thesis statement is to inform readers of: the subject of your paper. your claim (or opinion) of the topic. The longer answer A thesis statement generally appears at the end of the introductory paragraph; it tells your readers what you’re writing about and tells your readers your opinion of the topic.  The thesis essentially serves as a mini outline for the paper. A thesis state...

Ganglion cysts are also known as Bible bumps or Bible cysts. They are surprisingly common amongst people belonging to various age groups. But did you know that you could use completely natural home remedies for ganglion cysts to get rid of these, without resorting to medicine or surgery. The size of these cysts can vary from person to person. In some cases, they are as small as pea-sized. However, they can become as large as an inch in diameter in other cases. Ganglion cysts usually appear in places like the wrist, ankles, and other joints like in the knuckles, knees, etc. They are filled with synovial fluid, which is viscous in nature, and it is what causes the protrusion. These usually occur when there is weakness in the muscles or irritation in places like the joints and the tendons. Suggested read: All You Need To Know About PCOS And How To Treat It With Home Remedies Even though the most obvious symptom of a ganglion cyst is the appearance of the cyst i...

Deadline: 11 December 2017 The U.S Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), National Institutes of Health (NIH) is seeking applications for its program “Reducing Stigma to Improve HIV/AIDS Prevention, Treatment and Care in Low and Middle- Income Countries”. The overall goals of this NOFO is to understand how to reduce stigma as a factor in HIV transmission, to eliminate or mitigate the aspects of stigma that limit beneficial health outcomes for the infected and at-risk individuals and communities, and to initiate exploratory studies to determine the feasibility of stigma interventions related to HIV prevention, treatment and/or care in Low and Middle-Income Countries (LMICs). Objectives Adapting, developing, validating or implementing stigma reduction interventions in PLWH. Target populations may include adolescents and/or youth, caregivers, and other key populations such as sex workers, people who inject drugs, transgender people, prisoners, and men who...

When it comes to skin care, we're not usually ones for hard and fast rules. Everyone has unique facial features, skin tones, lifestyles and genetic histories that make it impossible to have a single piece of advice be "one size fits all." It can take years — and dozens of trips to the dermatologist — to discover how to get rid of acne effectively on your unique skin. But here at Teen Vogue, we've pretty much made it our life mission to figure out the best tips from the pros who have seen it all and won't recommend it unless it's backed up by experience and science. Ahead, we rounded up the best advice on how to get clear skin from top dermatologists. Read on for our favorite ways to get your skin to look and feel its best. 1. Wash Your Face Daily The first and most important rule isn't groundbreaking: remember to wash your face! Cleansing and treating your skin twice a day is the best way to keep breakouts away. For those emergencies whe...

September 07, 2017 by Anna Peters Balancing school and work is a game of time and money. First, you need to create a budget (this is easy) to figure out how many hours per week you have to work in order to pay your bills. Then, manage your priorities by thinking through how many hours you have each week and what you have to accomplish. If balancing everything  stresses you out, there are solutions. If you haven’t thought about online jobs for students, or about asking for a raise, we have tips for you below. First, create a budget for yourself The point is to know how many hours you have to be at work each week. This is easy, really. It comes down to expenses and income. Money in, money out. Become an observer of where you spend your money, and reviewing your credit card statement or checking account activity is a perfect resource. Your goal is to get a pretty good sense of how much you can spend on what—you don’t need a ledger of precise dollar amounts for ea...

Briggs & Stratton Corp. CEO Todd Teske inspects a new Ferris commercial lawn mower at the company's headquarters in Wauwatosa. Briggs and Teske are bringing manufacturing production jobs back to the United States.(Photo: Steve Jagler / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel) Briggs & Stratton Corp. and CEO Todd Teske are foiling two widely held contemporary memes involving American manufacturing: (1)  U.S. companies are shifting jobs overseas. (2)  U.S. manufacturing jobs are being replaced by robotics and automation. Instead, the Wauwatosa-based company is moving jobs back to the United States from overseas. Like Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Business on Facebook for the latest updates right in your news feed. Visit JS Business on Facebook Like Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Business on Facebook for the latest updates right in your news feed. Visit JS Business on Facebook Furthermore, Briggs is using robotics and automation in advanced manufacturing to reduce the h...

The digital revolution is in full swing. This behemoth that we call the internet has now made its way into even the most remote destinations on earth. Few place remain out of reach. We have access to the world's information at our fingertips, enabling us to find online jobs and remote work in nearly every sector and business regardless where we live. Considering our vast shift to all things digital, it's no wonder so much employment is available via the internet. The burgeoning stay-at-home community is determined to create their own schedules and lifestyle businesses. They don't want to work in a stuffy cubicle in a zeal-zapping corporate office somewhere. The trick rests in understanding which of these making money online opportunities is going to present the biggest upside with the least risk. Now, in the online world, just as it is in the real world, the bigger the risk, the greater the reward. You can't expect to have something for nothing...

More bad news for folks in China. Chinese internet users will no longer be able to post comments online anonymously as of Oct. 1. The new ruling is the latest in the government's move to tighten control over internet usage in the country. According to the Cyberspace Administration of China, sites like social networks and discussion forums will have to verify the real identities of registered users before they can be allowed to post anything on their platforms. Comments on news stories will also have to be reviewed by the website before they can appear online, according to a report by the South China Morning Post. For example, Zhihu, a Quora-like discussion site, has already started asking users to verify their identities with their mobile numbers (which are linked to people's identity cards.) Those who refuse this step aren't able to post on the site. A way to fight fake news, the government claims. The CAC said in its notice that the new rule is simply to ...

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 Are you in a tough spot in your marriage right now?  Every relationship has its problems and its rough patches, but that doesn't mean that you need to give up when the going gets tough.  For many couples, they can actually work through their problems to create a stronger relationship.  Sometimes the hard times are actually learning lessons in disguise.  Here are just a few tips for getting started on the right foot. Listen There's nothing more damaging to a relationship than a partner that doesn't take the time to listen.  In fact, that fact alone might be the thing that has led to the feelings of dissatisfaction with a marriage.  In order to be a good partner (on either end), you need to be able to remain quiet and talk through problems until both partners are satisfied.  Be quiet when they are speaking and try to really listen to what they are saying. Understand But listening only goes so far when you're trying to work out problems in y...

Traditionally, the bride's family paid for the costs of a wedding while the groom would incur the expense of the honeymoon. These days it is not uncommon to find many couples paying for their own wedding from their own funds. However, you don't have to spend a fortune or go into debt to have a beautiful wedding. Determine the amount of your budget and stick to it. Keep track of all your expenses and receipts in a folder or binder so that you can stay organized and accurately keep track of where your money is going. Here are some helpful tips to help you stay within your wedding budget. Wedding Dress • Avoid overly elaborate dresses because they will be more expensive. • Choose a floor sample dress and just have it dry cleaned if necessary. • Look for your dress during prom and homecoming or consider wearing a bridesmaid dress. You can find a beautiful white or cream colored dress during that would be perfect for a wedding at a fraction of the cost of a traditi...