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A quick explainer for COP26 — here’s how climate negotiations work and what’s at stake

Ideas.Ted

For two weeks this November, world leaders and national negotiators will meet in Glasgow, Scotland, to discuss what to do about climate change. I worked for the United Nations for several years as a law and policy adviser and have been involved in international negotiations. What is COP26? F), and preferably to 1.5°C degrees Celsius.

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These Are Nicole Lapin’s 6 Money Tips for Living Your Richest Life

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Lapin says that the word B h in her new book’s title shouldn’t be considered bad and that it really just means a woman who stands up for herself, while Rich alludes to a fulfilling life. Negotiate your bills and purchases, and find extra money by making your social network work for you. Ask for a raise and get it. Behold the new LBD.

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Finding a Voice in the Future of Work

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To dig up stories, you relied on a few things: Walking six blocks to check the daily police blotter, talking up strangers to learn about safety issues on campus, or researching national stories and analyzing how they might impact the local community. Then again when I landed a gig with this very magazine in 2015 as an assistant editor.

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Practically Perfect PA round up of 2014

Practically Perfect PA

I wanted to do a Practically Perfect round up for 2014. Thanks again to all of my guest writers this year – I hope to have a few more of you next year, so do get in touch if you are interested in writing for Practically Perfect PA in 2015. How to negotiate a job title change. 15 social media and technology trends for 2015.

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10 Clever Tricks to Trigger Positive Emotions

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In the first of a three-part study , Aron paired strangers and gave each one of two sets of 36 questions which allowed them to open up about increasingly private aspects of their lives. How to negotiate. At the same time, they were paired with strangers to role-play the negotiation of selling a new car.

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True Gender Equality Is Still 151 Years Away—Despite Recent Milestones

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Sarah Thomas became the first full-time female official for the NFL in 2015 and the first woman to referee the Super Bowl in 2021. Alongside $22 million in back pay, “The federation will also put $2 million into a fund for USWNT players’ post-career goals and charitable efforts, with each player able to apply for up to $50,000.

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The Truth About Impostor Syndrome and How to Overcome It

Stephanie LH Calahan

Social media users have created a voyeuristic environment where we can easily get caught up in “comparisonitis.” For others, it can hold them up for their entire life. . Impostor Syndrome commonly shows up as either overperforming or underperforming. One day soon, the jig would be up … ” — Lean In* , March 2013.

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