After four years of discussion and recommendations, the rules went into effect this week. The French government has banned ketchup in all schools and colleges, as a way to promote healthful eating. The decision was likely made easier because the French would prefer you don't put ketchup on your croissant with ham. I'm sure most Americans will say, "Oh those French..." But food … [Read more...] about Ketchup banned in French cafeterias?
Archives for October 2011
Will your wife’s libido ever return?
Not surprisingly, many women who've just given birth aren't especially interested in sex. Not only are their bodies still recovering from the pregnancy, they're exhausted from breastfeeding, burping and diaper-changing. Having said that, sex is an important part of any relationship, and it's fair for you to wonder if your sex life will ever return to normal.For … [Read more...] about Will your wife’s libido ever return?
Is your constant business travel negatively affecting your family?
When you're the breadwinner in the household, you're going to be spending a lot of time at work - and not always at the office. Sometimes, your job will require you to hop in a car, on a train or on a plane and visit faraway cities and countries. And while traveling can be fun as a single man, it comes with a little extra baggage when you've got a family. How can … [Read more...] about Is your constant business travel negatively affecting your family?
Working from home – a do or a don’t?
These days, with computers, tablets, and mobile phones, fewer businesses are requiring employees to come into an actual office. If your company offers an option to work from the comfort of your own home, should you take it? Or will staying home every day have a negative impact on your career?For many dads, the option to work from home is a lifesaver. It gives them extra time to … [Read more...] about Working from home – a do or a don’t?
Steve Jobs is Dead at 56
There are few celebrity deaths that strike you. Most die in their time and are often just a nostalgic memory by the time of their passing. However, this one has me reeling. I guess we all suspected that Steve's days were numbered (how many CEOs does one refer to by their first name?), but I thought we were counting in years and not days or weeks since he stepped down from the … [Read more...] about Steve Jobs is Dead at 56