Stress is a constant in modern life. From daily challenges to global issues, people are searching for ways to cope better. Scientists are now turning to rats for insights on building resilience to stress.
Perfectionism often affects productivity and emotional well-being. It can lead to procrastination and heightened stress. Recognizing its impact and applying strategies to manage it are essential steps to improve mental health and efficiency.
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What is perfectionism according to experts
Three types of perfectionism
Why perfectionists procrastinate
Strategies to overcome perfectionism
Alberta’s education system is undergoing significant changes. After completing updates to the elementary curriculum, the focus is shifting to grades 7 to 10. These adjustments aim to modernize the curriculum, making it more relevant to today’s needs.
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Key priorities for curriculum updates
Concerns raised by Alberta Teachers’ Association
Timeline and consultation process
Modernizing education for future needs
While most Quebecers spend Christmas with family and friends, health-care workers dedicate their time to helping others. Despite the demands of their roles, a festive atmosphere shines through their shifts, from hospitals to ambulances.
The Ottawa Police Service has reported that ten individuals, including six adults and four children, were hospitalized after being exposed to carbon monoxide in the Vanier neighborhood on Sunday morning. One adult is in life-threatening condition, while the others, including all four children, remain in serious but stable condition.
This weekend, Ottawa will experience its first severe cold snap of the season. Temperatures are expected to drop to -21°C, with wind chills making it feel like -28°C. Local organizations are stepping in to help those without adequate shelter or winter supplies. These efforts aim to ensure safety and provide relief for vulnerable individuals during the harsh winter weather.
Ceilings with a textured popcorn finish were popular in the past, but today many prefer smoother and more modern options. If you decide to update your interior and get rid of such a solution, then you should contact specialists. Professional ceiling popcorn removal will help ensure the best result and minimize possible risks in the process. If you follow all the recommendations and rules, the result will please and bring pleasant changes to the interior.
In today's digital-first world, marketers are constantly seeking ways to make their content stand out.
Starting November 15, the social media platform X (formerly Twitter) will automatically share user data with third-party companies to help train artificial intelligence models. This policy change includes posts, likes, bookmarks, and reposts. Users will be opted in by default unless they choose to opt out. Table of contents:
New privacy policy on X
The global AI race and data
Licensing agreements and data sales
Why is user data valuable?
Can you opt out?
Allegations of ties to app
The controversy began when Greenpeace and the Indonesian environmental NGO Auriga Nusantara petitioned the FSC in November to revoke Paper Excellence's certification. This petition followed an investigation by CBC News and other media outlets that suggested Paper Excellence had close operational and ownership ties to APP. APP, known for its history of rainforest destruction, lost its own FSC certification in 2007.
According to the investigation, Paper Excellence had been coordinating business decisions and sharing resources with APP until at least a few years ago. These allegations were backed by both the media reports and independent research by the environmental groups.
Fsc's controversial review process
The FSC's decision to retain Paper Excellence's certification hinged on a "corporate group review" conducted by McMillan LLP, a law firm frequently employed by Paper Excellence. This choice has sparked significant controversy. Greenpeace Canada’s program director, Shawn - Patrick Stensil, expressed shock that the FSC would hire a firm with such close ties to Paper Excellence, arguing this undermines the credibility of the review.
The FSC defended its decision, stating that a conflict of interest check was conducted before hiring McMillan LLP, and no conflicts were found. McMillan's CEO, Tim Murphy, echoed this sentiment, asserting that the firm adhered to all professional conduct rules and that no conflict existed.
Criticism from environmental groups and experts
Environmental groups were not convinced by the FSC's assurances. Auriga Nusantara's chairman, Timer Manurung, criticized the FSC for not disclosing the data used in the review, suggesting the analysis lacked comprehensive data. The FSC cited confidentiality and a non - disclosure agreement with Paper Excellence as reasons for withholding this information. Greenpeace's Stensil pointed out that the evidence used in the review was limited to public and corporate records, as well as documents provided by Paper Excellence. He argued that these sources were unlikely to reveal the true extent of control exercised by APP over Paper Excellence.
Legal ethics experts also weighed in, questioning the FSC's decision to hire McMillan LLP. Christina Bellon, a philosophy professor with expertise in ethics, highlighted the financial conflict of interest inherent in hiring a firm's own lawyers for such an assessment. Allan Hutchinson, a law professor and legal ethics author, agreed, noting that the review could not be considered independent given the circumstances.
Source: CBC.CA
