10 Reasons Not to Buy a Puppy From a Pet Store
Most dog lovers know about the often horrid conditions of puppy mills, the unregulated breeding facilities owned by disreputable breeders. Dogs are often bred far too frequently, are kept cramped together in squalor, and are not socialized with humans. In addition, these breeders do not...
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We are so lucky to be living in an era of law when it’s no longer common for, say, suspects to be interrogated with live cobras tied to the ends of nightsticks. Unfortunately, there are still many colorful ways the police can royally screw you while Lady Justice shrugs.
For instance, you might be surprised to learn that right...
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The recession is over, “they” tell us, and now might be a good time to look for a job. My husband just finished his Ph.D., and he is on the hunt. One thing that he has noticed is that many prospective employers offer a salary range for the job (which can cover a range of $20,000), and then expect him to name a salary somewhere...
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Earning more money only makes people happier if they feel richer than their friends, neighbors and colleagues, a study has found.
Even bumper banker-style pay packets and the flash lifestyle that goes with them have no effect on people’s contentment unless it sets them above their peers, the study found.
Researchers at Warwick...
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Nowadays, there seems to be a pill for everything, and multivitamins are getting a reputation of being a quick fix for nutrition and overall healthy living. But University of Cincinnati Physicians say that for the healthy patient, multivitamins aren’t living up to their promise.
“Nearly half of Americans take multivitamins,...
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It’s been said many times that business is all about people. That being the case, perhaps we should stop reading management books for advice and start looking at social psychology. Very simply, social psychologists study how people interact with others – their families, friends, and yes, business partners. Smart marketers and...
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