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  • Bank warns no-deal could see UK sink into recession

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    A no deal Brexit could send the pound plunging and trigger a worse recession than the financial crisis, the Bank of England has warned. It said the UK economy could shrink by 8% in the immediate aftermath if there was no transition period, while house prices could fall by almost a third. The Bank of […]

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  • Ukraine-Russia sea clash staged, says Putin

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    Russian President Vladimir Putin has accused Ukraine’s leader, Petro Poroshenko, of trying to boost his ratings ahead of 2019 elections with a naval confrontation off Crimea. Russian FSB border guards opened fire on two Ukrainian gunboats and a tug before seizing the Ukrainian crews. “He had to do something to make the situation more tense,” […]

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  • BlockShow Asia 2018 Starts in Singapore

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    BlockShow Asia 2018, dubbed “the largest blockchain technology roadshow” by tech news website Venturebeat, started in Singapore Wednesday, Nov. 28. BlockShow Asia, powered by Cointelegraph, is returning to Singapore for the second time bringing together over 3,000 blockchain enthusiasts from over 50 countries. The conference is scheduled for Nov. 28 and 29, while Asia Blockchain Week will last until Dec. 1. The BlockShow […]

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  • Cryptocurrency Is Not Dead.

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    Let’s forge a new path forward… For the last couple of weeks, the comment sections and subreddits of everything crypto-related have been a mess of fear, regret and smugness. A mass reaction like this was an inevitable consequence of Bitcoin (BTC) price action in the last few days — it has dropped more than 30% in value once […]

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  • There is Now a Way to Recycle Pet Food Bags

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    As a nation we spend billions of pounds every year looking after our beloved pets – but unfortunately this also means sending billions of empty pet food pouches to landfill. The problem: pet food pouches are not widely recycled. As with coffee cups and crisp packets, they are made of more than one material, making them practically […]

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  • Hawaii Residents are Encouraged to Eat Locally Grown Romaine Lettuce

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    The state is urging consumers not to avoid eating Hawaii-grown romaine lettuce, which was not involved in a nationwide E. coli outbreak, the Department of Agriculture said today. Investigations by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have linked the outbreak to romaine lettuce grown in certain areas of […]

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  • Ocean Microplastics: What are they made of?

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    Humans produce hundreds of millions of tons of plastic every year. As much as 12.7 million metric tons of it ends up in the ocean, where it can transport pathogens, or be mistaken for food by hungry animals. Some is visible to the naked eye—but not all plastic pollution is obvious. The ocean is full of […]

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  • DIY Apple Butter for Your Holiday Gift List

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    Got a lot of people on your list? You can make a huge batch of caramel apple butter in your slow cooker. Just divide it into jars, add colorful tags, and give them out to your recipients. The recipe uses fresh apples, brown sugar, caramel, and spices for a sweet treat your friends are sure […]

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  • Try a Tropical Living Christmas Tree this Year in Hawaii!

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    Now that our Thanksgiving turkey is digested and there has been a bit of snow on Maunakea, it is time to look forward to Christmas. Some folks are a bit slow in getting their Christmas trees up, but don’t delay since trees that are shipped in soon are best. If you wait, the cut mainland […]

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  • Donate to the Hawaii Foodbank this Holiday Season

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    During the holidays, the Hawaii Foodbank increases efforts to feed Hawaii’s hungry. A rough year filled with natural disasters has stretched the organization’s food supply thin and they’re hoping to bounce back with an upcoming drive. “It’s been a challenging year for Hawaii with the epic April storm, several hurricane scares and Kilauea’s devastating eruption,” […]

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