Money is an emotional issue, especially during economic hard times. Social scientists have always warned that once a person’s basic needs are met money doesn’t buy happiness. But if you’re wondering, or maybe even arguing over, what to do with any precious discretionary income these days, a new study suggests how to get the biggest emotional bang for your buck.
Ryan Howell, an assistant professor of psychology at San Francisco State University, found that buying experiences — such as vacations, going to the theater or renting a sailboat — gave people more happiness than buying material things. The study, of 154 people ages 19 to 50, showed that experiences increase happiness …Â More info
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Resplendent in the white, black and blue road-riding colours of the Sydney Cycling Club, the former president James “Doc” Guthrie steps off his $8000 bike, surveys the Adelaide cityscape and smiles.
“You know, the beauty of this place is that here people wave their hands at you; in Sydney they shake their fists. Here people throw you kisses; in Sydney they hurl abuse,” says Guthrie, 56, a university professor.
He is one of an estimated 2000 Sydneysiders in town for the Tour Down Under,…Â More info
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IMBA, the International Mountain Bicycling Association, is urging all mountain bikers to support a proposed rule change under which it will be easier for the U.S. National Park Service to expand trails for mountain biking in various parks.
And while you’re at it, the organization wants you to join IMBA. The argument is that increased numbers in IMBA ranks will flow more emails and letters to the Park Service – there’s a suggested letter in favor of the rule change on the IMBA Website.Since there are less than 10 days… More info