National Edition - October 22, 2006
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Nobel winners call for minimum wage hike
The Nobel Prizes are like the Oscars for nerds. In a world run amok, they unfortunately don't garner as much hoopla as the Hollywood love-in of silver screen starlets and celebrities. But a Nobel does provide a certain degree of authority to the winners. This year's Nobel Prize laureates in economics are using their newfound fame and clout to invoke change in the workplace, calling for a raise in the American
minimum wage.
(Source: Boston Globe)
So much for 'personal' habits
Smoking in the workplace is still a hot-button issue, but the discussion recently moved beyond corporations' walls as a growing number of American companies are imposing total smoking bans for their employees, whether at work or at home, complete with testing and urine samples.
(Source: Washington Post)
Minimal surfaces, maximal bricks
Some people do crossword puzzles in their spare time. The more arithmetically inclined may prefer Sudoku while waiting for a commuter train. Others still enjoy the challenge of chess. However, real math-heads are doing none of the above. A profile of one genius mind reveals that he spends his leisure time building multidimensional mathematical abstractions out of Lego.
(Source: Wired)
1 in 12 Canadians unhappy on job
According to new data from Statistics Canada, eight per cent of the workforce is dissatisfied with its current job. Researches suggest that this can lead to stress and depression. Anecdotal evidence suggests that a lack of leadership and increased workloads are also to blame.
(Source: CNEWS, Canoe.ca)
Traffic, housing costs force commuters to alter routine
Today's geopolitics has sent the traditional urban landscape into flux. Many are hedging their bets, some by buying a downtown condo and walking to work. Farseeing critics of urban sprawl foresee a day when the suburban belts are tumbleweed-strewn ghost towns. For now, in the early stages in this would-be suburban apocalypse, the smart-set now head to work early to avoid rush hour traffic volume.
(Source: USA Today)
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Do you treat your body right while you work? From paper-baggin' a healthy lunch and snacks to sitting up straight at your workstation, good ergonomics should be an important consideration for getting the job done.
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Sitting in front of a monitor for a large part of the day, hands glued to a keyboard, is an inherently unhealthy experience. |
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The first thing to do is to take a look at the location of your keyboard and mouse. |
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Another of the things you need to do is keep your circulation moving. |
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Wiggle your toes, roll your eyes (except when your boss is around) and stand up and stretch. |
(Source: PC World)
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Research and editing: Austin Macdonald
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