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Tuesday 16 October 2018

Okay, But Have You Looked At It This Way?

In the early 2000s, when there were just two psychiatrists serving over 12 million people, Zimbabwe had to get creative to treat depression. Now, one bright idea — the Friendship Bench — is spreading far and wide.
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CHANGING THE CONVERSATION
WITH THE HELP OF TRAINED GRANDMAS
​How A Wooden Bench In Zimbabwe Is Starting A Revolution In Mental Health
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In the early 2000s, when there were just two psychiatrists serving over 12 million people, Zimbabwe had to get creative to treat depression. Now, one bright idea — the Friendship Bench — is spreading far and wide.
THOU SHALT HAVE NO DEMAGOGUES BEFORE ME
Can This Evangelical Leader Turn Her Flock Against Trump?
medium.com
As the midterm elections approach and Christian speaker Jen Hatmaker wades even further into the political conversation, her influence over white evangelical women  —  the same demographic who have overwhelmingly supported Trump  —  will be put to the test.
'A GAUZY, SNACKABLE FORM OF LEFTISM'
The NBA Is Fake Woke
thedailybeast.com
The NBA has received plaudits for its so-called progressivism, but look a bit closer at the pro sports league and you'll find precious little evidence.
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A HEALTHY SUM
If Your Medical Information Makes Money, Could You Get A Cut?
npr.org
Hospitals are increasingly using the huge amount of medical data they collect for research. It's a business worth billions of dollars. When a company profits from your data, should you get a cut?
'A GLORIFIED SPREADSHEET'
The Big Blockchain Lie
project-syndicate.org
The promise to cure the world's ills through "decentralization" was just a ruse to separate retail investors from their hard-earned real money.
'IT'S A GAME OF LUCK'
Multilevel Marketing Companies Say They Can Make You Rich. Here's How Much 7 Sellers Actually Earned
vox.com
A new study says most MLM sellers make less than 70 cents per hour. Some people make even less than that.
VIDEO OF THE DAY
THANK GOD HE WAS OKAY
This Drag Car Race Gone Wrong Is Exactly Why A Racer's Parachute Is So Important
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Because if your parachutes don't work, you're unlikely to end up as lucky as Pro Mod racer Mike Bowman does here.
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