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The CNN Bubble: Where America Is the World

Deena Douara | Posted May 5, 2012

Read More: Fox News, CNN, Elections 2012, Cable News Channels, Media Criticism, Television, American Media, Cable News, Media

I went to the dentist's the other day only to be confronted with light-hearted anti-American rhetoric. Apparently the technician's sister had gotten "dumber" since moving down to the States with her husband. The complaint was that Americans know nothing about the world around them.

As an American myself, I am...

Finding Inner Peace at the Food Court

Elaine Dembe | Posted April 17, 2012

Read More: Family Day, Child, Childhood, Children, Costco, Day Family, Happiness, Kids, Mindfulness, Moms, Parenthood, Quinoa, Solace, Stress, Stressors, Teddy Bear, Unstress

My patients have the impression that I am a perfect role model when it comes to nutrition -- never deviating from the health and wellness regimens that I espouse. I've even been called the Queen of Quinoa, as I'm either handing out my latest favourite quinoa recipe, or running to...

This Family Day, Don't Play Games with Your Children

Deborah Moskovitch | Posted April 17, 2012

Read More: Family Day, Child Abuse, Custody, Divorce Rates, Families, Parent Alienation Syndrome, Pas, Reconfigured Family, Single Parents

Living in the province of Ontario, I am fortunate to have the day off on February 20 because of the statutory holiday "Family Day". This holiday was created because the provincial government felt that "there is nothing more valuable to families than time together. And yet it seems tougher than ever...

Up in Smoke! Saying Adios to Cigarettes

Miranda Frum | Posted March 18, 2012

In recognition of National Quitting Smoking week, two of Huffpost's young contributors, Miranda Frum and Daniel Alexandre Portoraro, have volunteered to quit smoking and keep a daily journal about it. Readers: Support them! And please share your own struggles about trying to kick an addiction, whether it was cigarettes or...

Creative Spaces: Where to Find Inspiration

Rana Florida | Posted March 18, 2012

Read More: Architecture, Creative Office, Creative Office Space, Creativity, Culture, Design, Innovation, Office, Office Creativity, Office Stimulation, Slidepollajax, Style, Work, Workplace

My last Creative Spaces post featured 4th places those blended venues that are neither home nor office, but places where busy creative workers can alight to connect, exchange ideas, meet, and get some work done.

I made the point that most corporations have yet...

How Not to Tell Your Spouse You Want a Divorce

Georgialee Lang | Posted February 21, 2012

Read More: How To Divorce, Mayor Mario Hernandez, San Fernando, Divorce, Leaving Your Spouse, Talk About Divorce, Trial Separation

Telling your spouse you want a divorce is always a difficult moment. Many men and women simply don't have the guts to say it as it is, so they take the coward's way out by living their lives as if they were single.

Meanwhile, their spouses are experiencing waves of...

Why Artists Should Hate the Internet

Ben Johnson | Posted February 16, 2012

Read More: Art, Artists, Arts, Facebook, Google, Myspace, Social Media, The Internet, Tumblr, Youtube

Thanks to the Internet, the human race is essentially all globally connected. Information is being shared at a rate and on a scale that no one dreamed possible, and we have virtually endless variety when it comes to online material.

A lot of good has come...

A Musician's Journey Into the New Millenium

Jane Siberry | Posted December 29, 2011

Read More: CD Release, X Factor, Digital Release, Musician, Musicians, Recording Artists

When I made my way across childhood to the tinny AM radio, it was dark. Lights out. I listened intently. More intently than I ever had before. Something was speaking to my unformed-ness like a long lost friend. Something that I had never met but forgotten nonetheless. I was 'realizing'...

Is Sex Addiction Real?

Trina Read | Posted December 28, 2011

Read More: Marty Klein, Tiger Woods, Porn, Sex Addiction, Sex Therapy, Sexual Addiction, Sexuality

I believe it was the media frenzy surrounding the Tiger Woods scandal that made sex addiction 'real' to people. Ironically Tiger probably doesn't have a sex addiction. Poor judgment certainly, but a sex addiction, maybe not.

But what does a small matter like possibly misdiagnosing a celebrity have to...

Five Business Lessons From Steve Jobs

Kevin O'Leary | Posted December 9, 2011

Read More: Steve Jobs, Steve Jobs Funeral, Apple, Business Advice, Ceo, Investing, Leadership, Leadership Advice, Management, Remembering Steve Jobs, Sacrifice, Steve Jobs Dead

A lot of people have said a lot of great things about Steve Jobs. And for good reason: he built the world's second-most valuable company, with billions in profits and products that have improved every aspect of our lives. But Steve didn't get there by being a soft, fluffy, Kumbaya-type...

Toronto's Cultural Landscape

Scott S. Smith | Posted November 29, 2011

Read More: Toronto Tourism, Canadian Tourism, Visit Canada, Visit Toronto, What To See In Toronto

My wife, Sandra Wells, had a conference to attend in Toronto and suggested I go with her five days earlier for a much-needed vacation. I reluctantly agreed, assuming the city was a boring financial center. I returned convinced that it is the most underrated leisure destination in North America. But...

8 Tips to Go Green When Eating Out

Lisa Borden | Posted November 18, 2011

Read More: Environmentally Friendly, Disposable, Doggie Bags, Eco, Green, Green Living, Litter, Local Food, Recycle, Reduce, Refuse, Reuse, Slow Food, Straws, Takeout, Takeout Without, Tap Water, Trash, Waste, Water Bottles

Dining out is one of life's absolute pleasures and privileges, especially as more and more local, organic cuisine is peppering the culinary scene. Restaurants are a key part of our culture -- think celebrations, business meetings and first dates and it's crucial for us to eat off of greener menus...

Six Successful Relationship Tips

Marcia Sirota | Posted November 11, 2011

Read More: Relationship Advice, Good Relationship, Identity, Independence, Love, Mutual Respect, Relationships, Successful Relationship, Successful Relationship Tips, Trust

There are six basic truths that you should be aware of if you want to be really happy in love. Having this knowledge will enable you to transform a so-so relationship into something that's deeply satisfying.

Secret #1: Face the truth about each other. You need to see and...

Musings on Kim Kardashian's Wedding: Why Are We Giving Favours to Our Guests?

Emily Southwood | Posted November 4, 2011

Read More: Kim Kardashian, Kim Kardashian Kris Humphries, Kim Kardashian Wedding, Kim Kardashian Wedding Favours, Wedding Costs, Wedding Favours

While indulging in some shameful Kardashian wedding ogling the other day, I scrolled upon one of the favours Kim and Kris bestowed upon their guests: a notepad with a background photo of themselves. That's right, it would seem K&K want their friends to write a grocery list on...

Be Your BEST

Deri Latimer | Posted November 3, 2011

Read More: Be Your Best, Energy, Health, Immune System, Meditation, Negativity, Nutrition, Personal Growth, Positivity, Sleep

Are you at your best at work? How about at home?

When you are at your best, you are rested, present and ready to create positive outcomes for yourself, your organization, and your family. Here are some quick things that you can do to be at your best every day:

...

Picky Eaters, the One-Bite Rule and the Power of Change

Jan Scott | Posted November 2, 2011

Read More: Family Meals, Easy Recipes, Family, Family Dinner, Food, Food-And-Family, One Bite Rule, Picky Eaters, Picky Eaters Recipes, Recipe

When it comes to feeding a family, it's remarkably difficult to make a meal that is universally appealing to the many hungry mouths at the table. As a somewhat picky eater myself, I understand and accept this reality, but as chief cook-in-residence it can...

I Cheated on You... Will You Marry Me?

Jowita Bydlowska | Posted November 2, 2011

Read More: Adam Giambrone, Hillary Clinton, Sarah McQuarrie, Cheating, Cheating Boyfriend, Cheating Lover, Cheating Marriage, Commitment, Infidelity, Love, Marriage, Politics, Relationships, Sex, Toronto

Every time I got cheated on, I was promised stronger commitment to make up for it. The first time, a reluctant boyfriend begged to move in, the second time a boyfriend got down on his knees and proposed, the third time a boyfriend signed us up for some very pricey...

Wearing White to a Friend's Wedding: Modern or Narcissistic?

Valerie Stachurski | Posted November 1, 2011

Read More: Lindsay Lohan, Pippa Middleton, Fashion Rules, Wedding Dresses, Wedding Etiquette, White To a Wedding, White Wedding

Is it OK to wear white to a wedding? Maybe. Wearing white to a wedding has long been considered a slap in the face to the bride. It's her day, her colour. Considering the wide range of shades to choose from out there, why would anyone go with white being...

A Cyclist's Argument Against Stopping at Stop Signs

Ben Johnson | Posted November 1, 2011

Read More: Bicycle Safety, Bike Law, Cyclist, Cyclist Law, Cyclist Stopping Stop Signs, Yield Signs

The other day, while biking to work, I came to a stop alongside another cyclist at a red light. Evidently he had been riding near me for some time because he asked, "Are you going to blow through any more stop signs?"

"Probably, yes," I told him, in all honesty.

...

7 Steps For Dealing With Divorce

Sarah Kelsey | Posted November 1, 2011

Read More: Divorce Tips, Self Improvement, Breakup, Coping With Breakup, Coping With Divorce, Divorce, Divorce Advice, Personal Growth, Second Marriage

I'm a spaz in big groups, my friends call my fashion sense "eclectic special" and I've been known to burst into tears at a moment's notice. Take last week, for example. I bawled after catching a cute old couple holding hands. This is all important to note because I'm least...

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