Wednesday, August 15, 2012 There are certain life skills you just don't learn in school -- and lately, we've been wondering why not. After all, while math abilities and history lessons are certainly important components of our education, there are other practical skills we could use as part of our knowledge backbone.
BLOG POSTS  | Susan Inman: Untreated Psychosis and Violence: It's Not a Stigma if it's True
Current anti-stigma campaigns emphasize that most people with mental illnesses aren't violent. This is very true. They also point out that people with mental illnesses are much more likely to be the victims of violence rather than the perpetrators. Also true. But the research is clear that people with untreated psychosis are a greater danger to themselves and others than people who aren't psychotic. People with untreated psychotic disorders have a higher rate of violence than do the general population. |  | Lauren Goodman: Going Solo: I've Moved to Madrid and I Don't Speak Spanish...Eep!
About eight months ago I felt I needed a bit of spontaneity and adventure in my life so decided to move (temporarily...Mom!) to Spain. Despite my knowledge of delicious food, it turns out I know virtually no Spanish. If this does not surprise you, it sure as hell surprised me. I figured seven years of French immersion, one year of Italian classes, and even one year of Spanish classes would help me make some sense of what the people here are saying. My calculations were way off. |  | Chris Barnes: 5 Uses For Rubber Bands Beyond The Office
Rubber bands are the unsung heroes of the workplace, offering an easy way to keep giant file folders and other random papers bundled together. For most people, that might be the only job for these lowly office supplies. But there are a bunch of new uses for rubber bands--here are just a few of my favorites. |  | Mitch Parker: So You've Invested in a Condo That No Longer Exists
Despite the rumours surrounding the "real estate bubble," there is one thing that is certain; lenders are tightening their belts and imposing greater restrictions on both consumers and developers. For those that aren't aware of how the process works for a new construction condominium, here's a quick lesson: Developers in Canada need to sell 75 per cent of a project in order to get their financing. In Canada, basically, not enough sales means no money therefore in some circumstances, no project. So where does that leave investors? |  | Babble.com: My Son Sucks at Sports and I'm Trying to Care
I suspect that, like his parents, Laszlo just isn't very athletic. He has the genes of two parents who never could accomplish anything with any physical skills. | | MOST POPULAR ON HUFFINGTONPOST.CA |
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