People I struggle to understand: Those content with less.

I had a chat with an old friend from the east coast today. He’s about my age. Intelligent guy. He decided to not go to college. He’s making about 35K a year doing freelance work for various outlets. I know that life well, I did it on top of my undergraduate work for the first two years I was in college.

He’s getting married soon.

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I received my eviction notice this morning. The landlords have decided to shred my lease and stop renting to university students. I have 45 days to vacate. According to the Housing Department on campus, this is completely legal.

At this point, I don’t know where I’ll go but I need to work fast to get an apartment lined up for summer and fall.

Also, this marks the 4th time I’ve moved within a two year period. I haven’t stayed in the same place for longer than 8 months. I’m getting used to abrupt moves. I think I even enjoy them.

If anything, it ensures life’s never dull.

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A report published in the New York Times claims parents treat “pretty” children better and “ugly” children worse:

Researchers at the University of Alberta carefully observed how parents treated their children during trips to the supermarket. They found that physical attractiveness made a big difference.

The researchers noted if the parents belted their youngsters into the grocery cart seat, how often the parents’ attention lapsed and the number of times the children were allowed to engage in potentially dangerous activities like standing up in the shopping cart. They also rated each child’s physical attractiveness on a 10-point scale.

The findings, not yet published, were presented at the Warren E. Kalbach Population Conference in Edmonton, Alberta.

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