Archive for September, 2011
Looking for a fitness buddy? Get a dog
By Dorene Internicola NEW YORK | Mon Sep 26, 2011 5:04am EDT NEW YORK (Reuters) – When it comes to getting fit a person’s best friend just might be a four-legged one. Experts say studies show dog owners walk more, walk faster, and are more likely to enjoy an active lifestyle because of their companion [...]
Milan fashion cuts its cloth to fit recession
By Antonella Ciancio MILAN | Sun Sep 25, 2011 10:54am EDT MILAN (Reuters) – Milan fashion houses hope emerging markets will allow the luxury industry to ride out any new recession. Executives at Milan fashion week were happy to talk about the prospects for growth this year but were coy about 2012 in the face [...]
Management Tip of the Day: Handling raise requests
BOSTON | Fri Sep 23, 2011 1:27pm EDT BOSTON (Reuters Life!) – “Can I have a raise?” Five little words can cause a lot of stress and frustration, especially in companies with no formal compensation policy, says Harvard Business Review. The Management Tip of the Day offers quick, practical management tips and ideas from Harvard [...]
Catholics cannot accept gay marriage, pope says
By Philip Pullella and Sarah Marsh FREIBURG, Germany | Sat Sep 24, 2011 3:10pm EDT FREIBURG, Germany (Reuters) – Pope Benedict said on Saturday the Catholic Church could not accept gay marriage and urged young people to root out evil in society and shun a “lukewarm” faith that damages their Church. The 84-year-old pope ended [...]
Nyad resumes swim after jellyfish sting
MIAMI | Sun Sep 25, 2011 1:48am EDT MIAMI (Reuters) – Long-distance swimmer Diana Nyad resumed her bid on Sunday to become the first person to swim from Cuba to Florida, returning to the water after being stung in the face and eyes, presumably by a jellyfish, her team said. “She’s back in! At 12:20am [...]
