Narrow Margin in British Columbia Election Suggests Lack of Clear Majority

Narrow Margin in British Columbia Election Suggests Lack of Clear Majority

(Bloomberg) — An election in Canada’s British Columbia province was to close to call on polling day, leaving the left-leaning New Democratic Party’s majority in doubt while support soared for a party that has not ruled the region since before World War II. Most Read from Bloomberg The NDP were leading in 46 ridings, while … Read more

Potential Health Risks Associated with Standing Desks: Study Suggests Excessive Use May Pose Dangers – National Study

Potential Health Risks Associated with Standing Desks: Study Suggests Excessive Use May Pose Dangers – National Study

The saying “sitting is the new smoking” has been warning office workers about the dangers of being sedentary, but a recent study suggests that some may be overdoing it in the opposite direction. The popularity of standing desks has been on the rise, with a global market value of USD $7.75 billion, but new research … Read more

Research suggests that ‘Academic probation’ discourages students from pursuing college opportunities.

Research suggests that ‘Academic probation’ discourages students from pursuing college opportunities.

Students who have a GPA below 2.0 often receive notices from colleges warning them to improve their grades or risk losing financial aid and being dismissed from college. However, new research suggests that the way these notices are delivered may actually discourage students from pursuing higher education. A recent report by California Competes, a nonpartisan … Read more