Convalescent linkspam IV

Kurt Vonnegut's advice to some high school students who wrote to him 8 years ago is worth reading. My soul is too small, so I'm going to go write a poem and tear it up right now.
http://m.imgur.com/Xl6PzGy

Surprise!!!!! Employee health programs don't encourage weight loss! (TW for mild anti-fat language.)
http://khannaonhealthblog.com/2014/02/24/shapeup-and-highmark-blue-cross-a-lesson-in-how-not-to-announce-wellness-outcomes/

Sam Adams will not participate in the Boston St Patrick's Day parade, because the parade excludes LGBT organizations from participating. A number of other organizations, and some politicians, are following suit.
http://www.bilerico.com/2014/03/sam_adams_beer_pulls_out_of_st_paddys_parade_over_.php