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    Michael Bolen

    Michael Bolen

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  • Empathy movements a counterpoint to recent rioting

    For a nation recently engulfed in violent riots, the timing couldn't be better. Action for Happiness, a non-profit group that bills itself as a "mass movement for a happier society," launched this spring in London. Their aim is to encourage … <a href="http://blog.tools.news.yahoo.com/goodnews/2011/08/21/empathy-movements-a-counterpoint-to-recent-rioting/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>

  • Visitors to Toronto spend more money on cabs than anywhere else in the world, study finds

    Fresh off news that Toronto is now more expensive to live in than New York City, a new study of business travalers' expense accounts has found visitors in Toronto spend more on cabs than anywhere else in the world. The … <a href="http://blog.tools.news.yahoo.com/dailybrew/2011/08/19/visitors-to-toronto-spend-more-money-on-cabs-than-anywhere-else-in-the-world-study-finds/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>

  • How to turn tequila into diamonds

    Tequila and diamond engagement rings often go together in sitcom storylines, but a team of researchers have actually figured out how to turn the cactus spirit into real gems.

  • Canadian chain PJ’s Pets to stop selling puppies

    The Canadian chain PJ's Pets has announced it will stop selling puppies as of September 1. PJ's will be shifting its focus to adoption, helping to find homes for animals living in shelters as part of their Every Pet Deserves … <a href="http://blog.tools.news.yahoo.com/dailybrew/2011/08/17/canadian-chain-pjs-pets-to-stop-selling-puppies/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>

  • Five ways to become happy without trying

    While self-help manuals offer countless complex strategies for boosting your mood, the most effective ways to become happy often require no effort at all. As simple as a walk on the beach, or two scoops of ice cream, here are … <a href="http://blog.tools.news.yahoo.com/goodnews/2011/07/17/five-ways-to-become-happy-without-trying/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>

  • Summer sizzle? Or summer drizzle? Expert makes Canadian forecast

    Soggy spring weather has led many Canadians to worry about a lacklustre summer. We've asked a weather expert to predict whether Canadians will get summer sizzle or summer drizzle this year.

  • Five places you’re most likely to meet cheerful people

    It's easy to focus on all the things that are wrong in the place you live, whether it's endless traffic, tangled bureaucracy, high unemployment or worse. But how often do you give thought to the things that make your country … <a href="http://blog.tools.news.yahoo.com/goodnews/2011/07/10/five-places-youre-most-likely-to-meet-cheerful-people/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>

  • Is it possible to be too cheerful?

    We all know at least one. That painfully upbeat individual who thinks everything is wonderful and sublime, seems to exist in a chronic state of euphoria, and loves nothing more than to constantly let you know about it. It might … <a href="http://blog.tools.news.yahoo.com/goodnews/2011/07/10/is-it-possible-to-be-too-cheerful/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>

  • Halifax junior high school changes name from Cornwallis after complaints

    Edward Cornwallis has been dead for 235 years, but the debate over his deeds is far from over. The Halifax school board has voted unanimously to change the name of Cornwallis Junior High amid pressure from native groups who consider … <a href="http://blog.tools.news.yahoo.com/dailybrew/2011/07/08/halifax-junior-high-school-changes-name-from-cornwallis-after-complaints/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>

  • Seagull films stunning aerial video after stealing camera

    Whether it's the exploit of an ambitious seagull or part of a viral marketing campaign, it's easy to see why this video is garnering so much attention on the Web. A Slovakian director is claiming the footage was taken by … <a href="http://blog.tools.news.yahoo.com/daily-buzz/2011/07/07/seagull-films-stunning-aerial-video-after-stealing-camera/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>

  • Why Canada is bursting with Pride

    Canada boasts one of the largest Pride movements in the world and pride-themed events are drawing big crowds across the country this summer.

  • William and Kate fulfill dying Ottawa man Terry Joyce’s final wish

    Many Canadians have fulfilled their dream of meeting royalty this week, but for Ottawa's Terry Joyce it was extra special. In May, Joyce, who is suffering from terminal cancer, was given just 12 weeks to live. Meeting William and Kate … <a href="http://blog.tools.news.yahoo.com/dailybrew/2011/07/03/william-and-kate-fulfill-dying-ottawa-man-terry-joyces-final-wish/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>

  • How social media helped make the Vancouver riot an international story

    In the aftermath of the recent Vancouver riot, the now famous kissing couple snapshot became the iconic image of the event. Australia native Scott Jones was comforting his girlfriend, Alex Thomas, after she had been knocked down in the melee, … <a href="http://blog.tools.news.yahoo.com/goodnews/2011/07/03/how-social-media-helped-make-the-vancouver-riot-an-international-story/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>

  • Residents seek to show the ‘real’ Vancouver after the riot

    Even from her apartment five blocks away, Sarah Surh could hear that something was wrong. "It sounded like gunshots, a lot of screaming. The sad part is, it wasn't unfamiliar to me just because I've seen so many riots on … <a href="http://blog.tools.news.yahoo.com/goodnews/2011/07/03/residents-seek-to-show-the-real-vancouver-after-the-riot/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>

  • ‘To Catch a Predator’ host Chris Hansen reportedly caught cheating on wife by National Enquirer’s hidden cameras

    Chris Hansen is famous for busting sex offenders and other criminals using hidden cameras on his NBC TV show 'To Catch a Predator." Now it appears Hansen may have been busted using the same techniques. The National Enquirer is reporting … <a href="http://blog.tools.news.yahoo.com/daily-buzz/2011/06/30/to-catch-a-predator-host-chris-hansen-reportedly-caught-cheating-on-wife-by-national-enquirers-hidden-cameras/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>

  • What to do if you meet the royal couple

    Canada has always had a special relationship with the royal family, and citizens are expected to show up in droves as Will and Kate make their first official tour as a married couple. Here are some tips to avoid embarrassment … <a href="http://blog.tools.news.yahoo.com/goodnews/2011/06/29/what-to-do-if-you-meet-the-royal-couple/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>

  • The Hawaiian way to apologize

    Before western culture descended on the islands, Hawaiians used a forgiveness system known as ho'oponopono to work through fear and anger and to release individuals from the physical and mental dangers of holding on to a grudge. When Christian missionaries … <a href="http://blog.tools.news.yahoo.com/goodnews/2011/06/25/the-hawaiian-way-to-apologize/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>

  • Ancient Hawaiian forgiveness ceremony used for modern healing

    One peek at Hawaii's natural landscape, with its spectacular beaches, breathtaking mountain ranges and lush greenery, makes it easy to see why visitors flock to the islands in search of relaxation. But beyond the exterior of this Pacific paradise lies … <a href="http://blog.tools.news.yahoo.com/goodnews/2011/06/25/ancient-hawaiian-forgiveness-ceremony-used-for-modern-healing/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>

  • Toronto Mayor Rob Ford may attend city’s Pride parade following criticism

    Toronto Mayor Rob Ford appears to be backtracking after saying Wednesday he wouldn't attend the city's massive Pride parade this summer, opting instead for the family's Muskoka cottage. But following a hailstorm of criticism, the mayor's brother, Coun. Doug Ford, … <a href="http://blog.tools.news.yahoo.com/dailybrew/2011/06/22/is-toronto-mayor-rob-ford-may-attend-citys-pride-parade-following-criticism/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>

  • How music makes us happier

    If you're feeling down this should be music to your ears: listening to tunes can make you feel happier. Pleasurable music activates the same chemical reward systems as sex and good food — without any of the negative side effects.