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Looking for cash home buyers in Orlando? Perhaps your Metro West resort-style condo isn’t bringing in the revenue you expected as a vacation rental and you don’t want to invest more money to list it on the market. Or maybe you’ve inherited a charming craftsman bungalow in College Park, but you don’t have the time or resources to modernize its outdated decor. Whatever your reason for needing a quick sale without making a substantial investment, the Orlando real estate market is teeming with cash buyers ready to make a deal no matter your home’s condition. We’ve gathered insights from top...

Better-for-you sweets are more accessible than ever and trending in a big way, which is great news for those who want to satisfy their sweet tooth while still being mindful about what they eat. According to Google Trends data, searches for “healthy chocolate snacks” have increased by 62 percent in the past year alone. Companies like Endangered Species Chocolate, Hu Kitchen, and Chocolove, offer a variety of products made with natural ingredients, and many are also introducing innovative new flavors and recipes that appeal to a broad range of palates—from classic combos like dark chocolate and mint to more adventurous...

Treating unusual species is a regular occurrence for a lifestyle block vet, and this one had a big problem. Words: Dr Sarah Clews, BVSc Who: 10 month old ostrich chick THE PROBLEM A young ostrich hen, one in a flock of four living in a small paddock, hadn’t eaten in a week. She was sitting down more than usual, separating herself from the others, and seemed weak and lethargic. A clinical exam revealed she was in very poor body condition. She’d been losing weight over a significant period and wasn’t passing faeces. Fortunately, she was still fairly bright, alert, and...

Enlarge / Even hermit crabs have individual patterns of behavior — personalities, if you like. When scientists ignore the effects of such differences, they may produce research that’s flawed. (credit: NurPhoto via Getty Images) Several years ago, Christian Rutz started to wonder whether he was giving his crows enough credit. Rutz, a biologist at the University of St. Andrews in Scotland, and his team were capturing wild New Caledonian crows and challenging them with puzzles made from natural materials before releasing them again. In one test, birds faced a log drilled with holes that contained hidden food, and could get...

Losing a dollar to save a penny seems like a supremely dumb business strategy unless you are trying to short-sell your own company. Which is also supremely dumb, since it’s pretty illegal. But short-sightedness is unfortunately as common as bark on a tree, and some people in upper management are experts in little else but shooting themselves in the foot. Fortunately for us and posterity, internet users have gathered some of their experiences with companies trying to penny-pinch and paying the price for it. So get comfortable and read through this collection of policy backfires that are sure to induce some...