In the latest issue of Health, Mad Men’s Christina Hendricks graces on the cover, looking totally natural. Her face isn’t overly made-up, her hair’s blowing in the breeze, and, of course, her curves are kickin’. But she does feel weird when people talk about her body, which we think is a normal reaction to the tons of attention focused on her boobs, butt, and thighs.
Hendricks says she felt even more womanly (in a good way) when she weighed 15 pounds more. Finally, a happy medium: A not obese, not rail-thin woman who’s getting some attention for her looks – and her talent.
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Christina Hendricks Seems Like a Normal Woman
Today a new government site launched, Healthcare.gov, aiming to inform the public about what their best (and cheapest) options for insurance are, and what changes will take place under the new healthcare bill.
Sounds like a good idea to us. It might piss off insurance companies, but it seems like a step in the right direction for the American public. Not only does it make information more accessible, but you can even follow the site on Twitter @HealthCareGov for up-to-date information about insurance and health care. We doubt their tweets will make you LOL as much as some Twitter buds, but they’ll probably help save you money and get better health care.
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Government Healthcare Site Launches
You have a bad day at work, you go to the grocery store, and the latest “100 Best Places To Work” headline mocks you from the magazine rack. You might pick up one of those lists and drool over the companies you wish you worked for, but Joanne Cleaver of BNET’s Insight Blog says to think twice before you hand in your notice and apply to every office on that list.
Want proof? Cleaver points out the case of Novartis, the mega- pharmaceutical company that lost a class-action discrimination lawsuit in mid-May for unequal treatment of women, despite being listed as one of Working Mother Magazine’s 100 Best Companies To Work For for the last eleven years. In the lawsuit, the jury found that Novartis paid female salespeople less than male reps and had demoted some of them when they were pregnant.
The case of Novartis leaves us scratching our heads, but Cleaver says that this isn’t actually that surprising, given the way many magazines compile their best companies to work for lists. So what are the secrets behind faulty best company lists? Here they are:
- It’s Easy To Get On The List – Magazines often approach businesses by saying that it’s really easy to apply for consideration to be on their list of top companies to work for. Often, all that’s required is to fill out a quick qualifying form, and check off the right boxes to indicate that you’ve got all the right HR programs in effect.
- The List-Makers Don’t Investigate – Not only are companies required to provide very little proof of their great business practices, but the people making lists at magazines often believe everything they’re told, without bothering to check up on companies’ claims.
- It’s Free – Most publications allow companies to be considered for their lists for free, but the research that’s required to really check up on company practices is time-consuming and expensive. Some publications, like The London Times, actually charge a fee up-front to cover their research costs, but most don’t.
Given these insights, it’s less surprising that Novartis is on top company lists from Diversity, Inc., Fast Company, Working Mother, and The Scientist. While magazines report on companies that seem to have the holy grail of HR policies, they’re not always reporting that accurately. To really get a good idea of how companies stack up, it’s better to look at independently funded research organizations that don’t depend on advertising revenue from the companies on their list, and don’t allow companies to fill out a 20-minute form in order to make the cut.
via BNET
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The Best Places to Work Aren't Always Great for Women
There’s really not much else we can add – this cartoon says it all. If only we could just laugh off this comic strip.
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America's Energy Sacrifices: A Cartoon That Makes Us Sad
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A new obesity report is out, and the findings are hugely depressing. The fattest states in 1991 were as large as the thinnest states are in 2009. Not all that long ago, the U.S. was much trimmer little lady.
So what’s changed: More heavily-processed foods, less exercise, and too much time on the computer? We’d be fools to not point out the correlation between the decline of rollerblading and the increase in Americans’ waistlines. But seriously, what do you think has happened?
via Treehugger
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Obesity In the U.S.: We Are Getting Fatter
