Science
A stressful place can lead to weight gain
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Despite eating healthy meals, a stressful workplace and lack of exercise can contribute to weight gain, a recent study concluded.
Culture
Minimum Wage An Elusive Promise
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South Africa introduced its first-ever minimum wage July 1 in a bid to improve the state of its hospitality industry, and public image, ahead of its turn as World Cup host in 2010. Currently, most restaurants employ “casual workers” who often earn nothing more than tips. BuaNews — a government agency — said the move was to “avoid being embarrassed before international visitors,” and that improved working conditions would be a boon for he whole industry. But even having a minimum wage law on the books doesn’t mean it will be enforced. In the United States, a study has found that thousands of New York City service-industry workers aren’t earning minimum wage or overtime pay, although the law requires it.