Because everything is political now: People on the left / right view obesity differently

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Yes, people are even divided along political lines over how they view health issues such as obesity. It turns out that people who lean towards the right politically tend to view obesity as being the result of someone’s eating habits and lifestyle choices. More liberal and left individuals – especially those who are overweight themselves …

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Ireland is doing something about cyberbullying (Canada still isn’t)

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Ireland is getting a “Digital Safety Commissioner,” who will have the power to compel social media sites to take down abusive material. The Irish Independent reports that the primary objective is to protect children from cyberbullying. The new office will reportedly both promote digital safety and oversee an efficient takedown procedure,” Writing in the Independent, …

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New research proves you were born to be broke (or just maybe destined to be well-off)

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Always broke? Don’t worry, it’s not your fault. New research indicates that your earning potential may have been predetermined – even before you were born. Take a look at your hand. A new study, released yesterday by The Higher School of Economics in Russia, shows that many skills and successes – including salary – can …

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The LCBO’s brilliant campaign subtly proves that we need booze to have a good time

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For those readers not in Ontario, the LCBO is the Liquor Control Board of Ontario, the government entity empowered to market, sell, and distribute alcohol in this province. As a crown corporation, not only do they have a monopoly on booze sales, but they also have a mandate to promote moderation and safe consumption. Wait, …

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Amazon just showed us the future of shopping and it looks pretty cool

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My forays into the shopping world of the future have met with mixed success. I love the idea of those auto checkout machine thingies, but 8 out of ten times that I use one I wind up having to wait for human assistance because something always gets messed up and it starts irritably repeating “Please …

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The 2016 Word of the Year is officially ‘Post-Truth’ (but we have a better suggestion)

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You can fact check this story all you want. Nobody cares. We are officially living in the post-truth era. Which is perhaps why Oxford’s Word of the Year for 2016 seems fitting. Post-truth. In selecting the Word of the Year, the editors at Oxford try to choose a phrase that reflects the year in language. …

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LinkedIn data reveals the most sought-after skills by Canadian employers going into 2017

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The folks over at LinkedIn report that they see a spike in job applications around this time of year. To help people looking to make a career move focus on what is really in-demand by employers, they’ve released their annual list of the most sought-after skills. It could be argued that new business owners seek …

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