Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Federal statutes in the U.S. Code and agency rules in the Code of Federal Regulations are easy to locate online. This is not the case , however, for the thousands of sub-regulatory guidance documents and “interpretative rules,” notices, bulletins, circulars, memoranda and so forth . But then again, these were never easy to locate offline either. Guidance documents are ostensibly non-binding, meant to inform or provide clarity, but guidance can be inapprorpriately leveraged to influence policy and public behavior, according to the Administrative Conference of the United States . This is a concern especially in presidential administrations inclined to deploy the “pen and phone,” as Obama did; or to “act without Congress,” as Biden’s spokespeople often declare he can do. So it was a good thing back in 2019 when Donald Trump issued “ Promoting the Rule of Law through Improved Agency Guidance Documents ” … [Read more...] about Good News On Red Tape? Some Trump-Era Federal Agency Guidance Document Portals Remain Intact
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Pheromone Perfume: Does it Really Work?
You’ve undoubtedly seen advertisements for a pheromone perfume or a pheromone fragrance. Many claims that using their product would make the user more sexually desirable, boost their libido, or serve as a catalyst for other benefits that are almost too wonderful to be true. Despite this, the possibility of a spritz that turns you into a sexy person is tough to resist. There are a lot of fragrances and perfumes on the market that claims to include components that might make you more appealing to other people, but scientists are still debating whether or not humans can detect pheromones. You might be asking if the claims made about pheromones are simply a lot of hype or whether they really function. Let’s find out more about how this stuff works, but before we do that, we must have a firm grasp of what pheromones are. What are pheromones? Pheromones are the fragrances that animals emit to communicate with one another and other species. These odors denote territory, … [Read more...] about Pheromone Perfume: Does it Really Work?
Top 12 Design Rules to Follow When It Comes to Your Pitch Deck
In a world where we have more information than ever before, it’s still difficult to get noticed. That’s why the modern entrepreneur needs a strong pitch deck. A well-designed presentation that clearly spells out the benefits of your product or service and how it will change lives for the better is an essential tool in any businessperson’s arsenal. Here are 12 key rules you must follow when designing your very own pitch deck : 1) Keep your slide deck simple and straightforward The most successful decks are usually those with clear objectives and concise explanations of what they offer and how they work. The average viewer should be able to glance through your slides and understand the key points without too much effort. Venngage 2) Use a professional template or design software. Using an amateurish or unprofessional design can doom your presentation before it even starts. Make sure you use a quality template or design software to create … [Read more...] about Top 12 Design Rules to Follow When It Comes to Your Pitch Deck
RBNZ chief warns New Zealand home prices will keep falling
- A + A (Aug 17): The Reserve Bank of New Zealand forecast home prices will keep sliding, as it hiked interest rates by half a point for the fourth straight meeting, with Governor Adrian Orr saying the central bank has clearly signalled risks to homebuyers. “The central projection assumes that prices will continue to decline until the September 2023 quarter,” the RBNZ said in a release. “This would result in a total decline of 15% from the December 2021 quarter peak, slightly more than assumed in the May Statement.” The Real Estate Institute’s price index slid 2.9% from a year earlier, the first fall since 2011, the group said last week. The gauge has dropped for five consecutive months. At a press briefing in Wellington, Orr was asked what he would say to those who have bought homes only to see prices drop and mortgage-servicing costs rise. Recent buyers should expect some belt-tightening, he said. “First and foremost we aren’t heartless,” Orr said, underlining … [Read more...] about RBNZ chief warns New Zealand home prices will keep falling
K-One unit gets conditional approval extension to distribute Covid-19 test kit
- A + A KUALA LUMPUR (Aug 17): The Medical Device Authority (MDA) has granted K-One Technology Bhd's unit an extension of conditional approval to import and distribute the Covid-19 antigen self-test kit until Aug 14, 2027. In a filing with Bursa Malaysia, the company said its unit, K-One MediTech Sdn Bhd, received the conditional approval from the MDA — an agency under the Ministry of Health — to distribute the test kit, manufactured by China’s Labnovation Technologies Inc in the country in October last year. The conditional approval given then was valid for one year, from Oct 26, 2021 to Oct 26, 2022. K-One said the extension of the validity period of the approval is in the best interest of the company. “Covid-19 Antigen Self-Test Kits with MDA approvals are expected to be still in market demand, despite the world claiming endemicity, as Covid-19 lingers on with variants and sub-variants. The end of Covid-19 remains unclear,” it added. K-One shares fell 0.1 … [Read more...] about K-One unit gets conditional approval extension to distribute Covid-19 test kit
Cabinet agrees in principle to disclose LCS audit report
Boustead Naval Shipyard Sdn Bhd [BNS] has spent RM3.5 billion to acquire equipment that are needed to be installed in the six littoral combat ships. Some of the equipment are sitting in the warehouse, in obsolescence currently. (The Edge filepix by Zahid Izzani) - A + A PUTRAJAYA (Aug 17): The Cabinet on Wednesday (Aug 17) agreed in principle that the littoral combat ship (LCS) project's forensic audit report be made public, said Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Parliament and Law) Datuk Seri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar. However, he said it would be made after discussions with Senior Defence Minister Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Tun Hussein and other stakeholders on the mechanism of disclosure, as there are sensitive issues which can not be made public. In a media conference after the Merdeka Month Celebration of the Legal Affairs Division here on Wednesday, Wan Junaidi said he is of the view that sensitive matters involving security should not be … [Read more...] about Cabinet agrees in principle to disclose LCS audit report
Former Kiehl’s president Chris Salgardo launches Atwater, a grooming brand for men
Former president of Kiehl’s Chris Salgardo dedicated 18 years of his career to leading the New York-based brand to becoming one of the best-selling beauty brands in history. Today, more than two years after leaving Kiehl’s, Salgardo launches Atwater , a men’s grooming range named after his father’s hometown in California. At launch, Atwater will comprise of 10 products—ranging from cleanser to exfoliant to moisturizer—and will be available via direct-to-consumer channels as well as in Nordstrom store locations in the United States. advertisement advertisement Atwater is the latest beauty brand to launch in recent memory that’s founded by industry veterans with decades of experience and institutional knowledge at their disposal—legendary makeup artist Bobbi Brown brought Jones Road to market the moment her 25-year non-compete lifted in 2020, and former Estee Lauder VP Chaz Giles debuted personalized skin-care platform Revea last year. … [Read more...] about Former Kiehl’s president Chris Salgardo launches Atwater, a grooming brand for men
Remote meetings have overtaken our calendars. Here are 3 ways to home in on the most necessary ones
Meetings get a bad rap. However, their lousy reputations aren’t unwarranted since most people consider meetings a waste of time alongside stoking a lack of motivation and energy-sapping feelings. According to these sentiments, most meetings are terrible, and they’re getting more time-consuming and even less liked. advertisement advertisement If you’re a blatant opponent of meetings, you are not alone. A study by Atlassian found U.S. businesses waste $37 billion in salary costs for unnecessary meetings, and the average person attends a whopping 62 meetings per month. Research by Otter.ai found 70% of employees experienced a 70% increase in meetings when remote work was introduced. Working from home is great, but the downside may be even more meetings. In addition, according to data from LiveCareer , 36% of workers spend 4 to 7 hours per week in meetings, 32% spent 7 to 10 hours per week in meetings, and 39% said their meetings were getting … [Read more...] about Remote meetings have overtaken our calendars. Here are 3 ways to home in on the most necessary ones
These next-gen telescopes will make the James Webb look like a toy
The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) started its science mission just a few weeks ago, surpassing all expectations while astonishing scientists and the public alike. Its infrared instruments and a light-collecting area 6.25 times larger than the Hubble Space Telescope are delivering sharper photos that go further into the Universe’s past than ever before. advertisement advertisement And yet, it will soon feel like a toy camera. The Webb is just the beginning of a new golden age of astronomy that is bringing us devices that will capture images that we can’t even imagine right now—the aggregate of which will change our perception of existence itself. Two of these future machines are very different from the JWST, each representing two completely different design philosophies. One is the Giant Magellan Telescope (GMT), a titanic device equipped with seven 27.5-foot mirrors that will be housed inside a 12-story building on top of Las Campanas Observatory … [Read more...] about These next-gen telescopes will make the James Webb look like a toy
Kiehl’s Enlists Captain America To Prove Real Men Moisturize
You don’t have to do much convincing to get women to buy skin care products. advertisement advertisement As for men, they’re coming along. In fact, males make up one-third of the customer base of Kiehl’s. Still, the skin and hair care products brand, which eschews traditional advertising, felt it needed to make an extra effort to get guys interested in its new antiaging moisturizer. So Kiehl’s hired Marvel Custom Solutions to create Captain America: Transformation & Triumph , a limited-edition comic book designed to promote Kiehl’s Facial Fuel “Heavy Lifting” Firming, Lifting, Anti-Wrinkle Moisturizer for Men. The comic book, which is currently free at Kiehl’s stores with the purchase of any product and available online , too (it was also distributed via an issue of The Wall Street Journal ), finds the evil Cobra descending upon Kiehl’s flagship store determined to get his hands on a serum as well as machinery rumored to have been used back … [Read more...] about Kiehl’s Enlists Captain America To Prove Real Men Moisturize