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Paul Etherington Talks Mobilizing Friends in Your Charity

Paul Etherington Talks Mobilizing Friends in Your Charity

The good news is that there seems to be another young professional-run charity event in our cities happening weekly. The drawback? If we supported them all, many of us would have to turn to charitable donations ourselves to survive. Between...
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14 Things To Always Have in Your Home for Unexpected Company

We plan for fewer and fewer things these days when it comes to our social lives, often opting instead to just “go with the flow.” Your friends probably feel the same way, too - that’s why they show up at your place, invited or not. So be prepared with these 14 things you should always have in your fridge and pantry
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12 Ways to Make the Most of Your Night Out

A big night on the town means an investment in time, money, and an outfit for young professionals. That’s why nothing’s worse than those nights that end in disappointment. From planning ahead to going with the flow, here are 12 notable ways to make the most of your next big night out (as in, this weekend)
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Montreal’s Diner en Blanc is Coming

What do you get when more than 5,500 attendees, all dressed in white, converge on one of the most beautiful settings in Montreal for a friendly epicurean experience? Dîner en Blanc. Here's why it should be on your radar
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9 Traits of That “Friend” Whose Life is Better on Social Media Than in Real Life

We all know them. It’s difficult not to when they bombard your newsfeed with their perfectly polished shots and annoyingly positive status updates. Oh, and their flawless relationship, too. Here are 9 unmistaken traits of that “friend” whose life is better on social media than it is in person
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21 Signs She or He is Your Best Friend

In most cases, a trusted best friend is any young professional (YP)’s best accessory. But ‘best friend’ isn’t a title to be thrown around loosely or given to just anyone. Does he or she fit the bill?
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The Peer Pressure of What's Best For You

It’s been a long time since the days when peer pressure involved smoking a cigarette behind the back of the school or ganging up on the school nerd. As kids, peer pressure was there to push us to try things that were “wrong” or “bad” – things that we might not have actually chosen to do if left to our own devices. But then, we grew up. Peer pressure changed.
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Being Popular on Facebook Comes With Its Drawbacks

Think twice before adding or accepting another Facebook friend. A recent report by the University of Edinburgh Business School found that the larger number of Facebook friends you have, the more likely social media will be a source of stress
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Why You Should Expand Your Circle of Friends

Do you ever notice that fellow young professionals begin to sound, look and dress alike among certain social cliques? Most YPs have their group of friends that they have had for years. Just like in work and relationships, we can fall into a "comfort zone" within our groups of friends. Here is why you should expand your social circle
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Building and Maintaining a Close YP Friend Circle

You probably have that close-knit group of girls or guys that closely resemble what the TV show "Friends" was all about. You can count on them for anything and can turn any situation into a fun and memorable one. But if you're new to a city, or simply didn't have the best social experience in high school or university, here's how to get there
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