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Nobody Likes Dealing with Death—Until They Attend One of Amy Pickard’s Humorous ‘Good To Go!’ Parties

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Dealing with uncomfortable death duties Pickard refers to all of the different decisions that need to be made and tasks that need to be completed after someone dies as “death duties.” In 2014, she created a long list of questions related to when someone dies. Her parties are now referred to as “Good To Go!”

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We're Nearing Peak Fossil Fuel Demand

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   As McKinsey's report chart below shows (click to enlarge), global coal demand peaked in 2014 and they are projecting oil demand to peak in 2029, and natural gas demand peaking in 2037. As forecasters we're fascinated that the term "peak oil" now refers to the point in time when global oil demand begins to fall.

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8 Reasons Why Walks Are Good for Relationships

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No, Mom, I’m in no way referring to that time in Boston.) This article was published in August 2014 and has been updated. An ordinary walk requires few, if any, negotiations and no money. And there you have it, scientists—my case for how walking benefits relationships.

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5 Tips for Successful Online Networking

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Since starting my own company in 2014, networking has been the lifeblood of my new business development , and online networking has been a huge component. Find a personal connection or shared point of reference.

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Offering Remote Work Options Creates a Diverse, Equitable, and Inclusive Workplace Environment

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References, methods, and procedures for this study can be found in the Methods and Procedures PDF. . Cycling to work has great health benefits but could decrease life expectancy for younger workers (Edwards & Mason, 2014). . We’re sure you’re ready for the stats, so check out our original research below. . Key Findings: .

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The Rise of Independent Worker Teams: Fiverr's Studios and Upwork's Agency Experience

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" The boutique agencies Upwork refers to are small service firms, most of which utilize freelancers as part of their project teams.  The chart below (click to enlarge) is from a 2014 study on the impact of cloud computing we conducted in partnership with Intuit. 

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3 Tips for Responding to the Inevitable ‘Your Price Is Too High’ Rejection

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They need to see references from satisfied customers as well as case studies and whitepapers attesting that your outcome will be better and worth the added expense. This article was published in January 2014 and has been updated. To that end, you provide them with proof, an analysis showing the greater value produced by what you sell.

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