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Finding it hard to quit smoking? Blame proximity
Living near a tobacco retailer could make it harder to quit smoking, suggests a University of Houston study. Associate professor of health Lorraine Reitzel used smartphones and GPS to track how tobacco sellers’ accessibility affects smokers, and found that proximity to tobacco retailers was a key factor in the ease of quitting. Professor Reitzel had […]
After a year, contamination still evident in Canada’s top hotel chains
Proper sanitation remains an issue in Canadian hotels, according to an investigation by CBC Marketplace. The investigation, a follow-up to tests conducted last year, concluded that contamination levels in some hotel chains were, in fact, worse than previously detected. In fact, Keith Warriner, the study’s supervisor and one of Canada’s leading microbiologist, said that some […]
Bollywood celeb advocates hand washing at the United Nations General Assembly
Sanitation meets stardom. The 68th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) witnessed Bollywood celeb, Kajol Devgn campaigning for hand washing to reduce child mortality. Kajol advocated the cause at the Social Good Summit held at the UN Week in New York from September 23 to 25. Speaking at the Social Good Summit, along with other notable […]
After Starbucks comes out against guns, Moms Demand Action targets Staples
In an open letter addressed to fellow Americans, Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz has politely requested that customers refrain from bringing firearms into the coffee giant’s stores after encouragement from Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America. Although it is clear that Starbucks has not entirely banned guns from its outlets, the “request” holds true […]
Are these grocery store dress code policy signs justified?
A few weeks ago, we asked the question, “Do store owners really have the right to refuse service to just anyone?” The answer, of course, was no, but in examining some of the issues that surround this query, we mentioned the case of an Orthodox Jewish group in Brooklyn, fighting to keep immodestly dressed patrons […]
Guests must ask for clean towels at this green hotel
It’s long been traveler-code: a towel left on the hotel bathroom floor is a cue for housekeeping services to deliver clean replacements. Travelers are well aware of those hotel bathroom signs that notify guests that any towels left on the bathroom floor will be replaced. (Towels that guests leave hanging up are left for their […]
In the most pet-friendly cities, newly pet-friendly apartments attract renters
If you treat your pet like a family member, you have reason to smile. An increasing number of apartments in the US have started welcoming pets. According to a recent survey, three in four apartment and townhouse communities allow renters to keep pets. Another survey found that landlords allowing pets made more money from their apartments, […]
The Office Courtesy Series: Hostile behavior hurts office productivity
Growing up, many of us were taught to “treat others the way you want to be treated,” probably by a parent or teacher. Perhaps you haven’t been reminded of that lesson lately, but many companies would benefit from their employees following the golden rule. According to a recent Wall Street Journal article, uncivil behavior at […]
New research says only 5 percent of people wash hands correctly
Would you have believed that the percentage of people who wash their hands the right way is in the single digits? In a new study by Michigan State University, researchers found that only 5 percent of people who used a bathroom washed their hands long enough to stamp out infection-causing bacteria. This means that 95 […]
Trends in American work productivity
It’s five past nine a.m. and you’re sitting down to work. Then your coworkers stop by your cubicle to share weekend stories or ask for your help fixing the coffee machine. After chatting with them, checking in with your boss, and answering a slew of emails and IMs, it’s time for an hour and a […]