Do you have a wish-list of world heritage sites to visit in your lifetime? Stop procrastinating. A new report says that many of the most renowned spots around the world are going to disappear shockingly soon. One cold misty October morning, my brother and I and a few friends from college boarded the ferry at …
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The worst part of a job search can be when you think you’ve aced an interview, so you’re ready to start celebrating your new gig. You’re ready to pass the police check victoria with flying colours and can’t wait to start your new role. But despite how well you thought it went, you don’t get …
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The great thing about taking selfies is that you can perfect your pose, facial expression, and timing to take the perfect picture of yourself. That way, you can show the world the most attractive version of yourself. Except not really. What you see is not what the rest of the world sees. A new study …
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We’ve all been told that it is important to have unique and hard to guess passwords to keep our online data safe. However, many people just aren’t getting the message. So Microsoft has announced that it will start to ban some of the most commonly-chosen, obvious passwords from being used for its properties. Microsoft’s blog …
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The hot topic of conversation among my friends right now is how much real estate costs. Having grown frustrated by the state of play here in Canada, friends of mine decided to move to Germany. They went to https://residential.jll.de/ and found their dream home for much less than they anticipated. We’re at that age now …
How much does it cost to buy a house in each city across Canada? Read More »
With the Canadian dollar being what it is these days, many people are considering taking their summer vacations on this side of the border this year. Gas prices also remain relatively low right now, making for the perfect conditions for a cross-Canada road trip. Where should you go? What should you see? Aggregating data from …
If you value your privacy, maybe you shouldn’t be so quick to use Facebook’s new Reactions to respond to posts. That’s the word out this morning, anyway. The Belgian Police service have just put out a statement warning citizens not to use the new icons. They claim that Facebook is using the Reactions to gather …
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How popular are you? Yeah, not so much. You’re probably only about half as well-liked as you think you are. Those are the findings of new research from Tel Aviv University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Their new study says that only half of the people you consider to be your friend feel the …
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My dog and I were attacked by a German shepherd last summer. His name is Max. He lives down the street from us and would often run up to the fence barking ferociously as I would walk my dog past his house on the way to the park. No big deal, I thought. Dogs are …
A new employer survey reveals what the most sought-after skills are by companies this year. Here is what they are looking for – and some strategies for demonstrating that you have the single most highly-ranked competency. Finding a job can be tough at the best of times. The Canadian economy has had a bit of …