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Out to lunch: a big meal and a long nap is still a way of life in Madrid

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The Spanish habit of taking a nap after lunch is actually in line with human biological rhythms. The siesta also allows Spaniards to have long nights of socializing. This practice persists because Spaniards' deem social life as important as economic efficiency unlike people in other European nations.

Author: Robinson, Joe
Publisher: LENS Publishing Company, Inc.
Publication Name: Utne Reader
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 8750-0256
Year: 1999
Social aspects, Research, Physiological aspects, Spain, Sleep, Biological rhythms, Biorhythms, Sleeping customs

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4 weeks vacation for everyone!

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Issues are presented concerning the campaign launched in 2000 to ensure that all employees receive a mandatory 4 weeks of holiday per annum. The vacation policy of the US is compared with that of other countries.

Author: Robinson, Joe
Publisher: LENS Publishing Company, Inc.
Publication Name: Utne Reader
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 8750-0256
Year: 2000
Health aspects, Vacations, Compensation and benefits, Social policy, United States. Congress. Senate, Workers

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Destination unknown: the joy of travel is in the wandering

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Traveling without a destination can be a joyous experience because it can bring about love, belonging, power, freedom and fun. Many interesting things and experiences can be discovered in wandering.

Author: Robinson, Joe
Publisher: LENS Publishing Company, Inc.
Publication Name: Utne Reader
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 8750-0256
Year: 1999
Analysis, Travel, Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Travelers

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