First, under the category of ‘you’ve gotta be kidding me,’ the Chicago Tribune reports that “The conclusion in recently released Justice Department memos that CIA interrogation techniques would not cause prolonged mental harm…” Torture does not cause prolonged mental harm. This definitely is one of the things that makes me go hmmm….
For the whole story, see the story “Justice department memos”.
Next, two stories on anxiety levels in Britain in the context of economic strife and unemployment. At first I thought it sucked to live in Britain, then I realized it was just as bad here.
The first is CBC News: “Anxiety, fear on the rise in Britain.”
The second is from the Telegraph: “Britons ‘living in fear.’”
Now for some helpful news for those job seekers.
From China comes this advice on how to manage anxiety about going on job interviews: “Teach you how to deal with the English interview.”
Now from Everett, Washington, “How to deal with anxiety and ace the interview.”
Finally, remember when teachers wouldn’t let you chew gum in class? They were wrong not to let us. It appears that chewing gum improves academic performance and lowers anxiety. See: Math + Chewing Gum = Better Grades.
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