So, there was something called “National Infertility Week” in late April and for some reason I didn’t hear about it at the time but this week am seeing infertility-related content all over the place. I was kind of disappointed that I missed it because I struggled with infertility for a long time and I think we …
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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 …
When you’re trying to get hired for a new job, timing can be everything. Apparently job interviews later in the day tend to be less successful. If you’re given the option, try to request an interview in the morning. A new survey of executives by the accounting placement firm Accountemps found that hiring managers find …
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Maybe I need to update my look. I’ve been told I look like a character from a 1980’s movie. My friend and co-Yackler, Mathieu comments that I have not changed my style in 20 years. I think people tend to freeze their choices at that period of their life where they’re at their peak, feel …
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True story. I once had to justify skipping out on a three-hour training seminar at work on “Time Management and Setting Priorities” in order to, you know, spend that time doing my job instead. My VP later asked me why I didn’t feel the need to attend. I said it should be self-explanatory. In fact, …
Whiskey drinkers tend to be loyal to their chosen brands, but when it comes to a blind test, you probably can’t tell a bourbon from a rye. Those are the findings of a new scientific study from Washington State University. There’s national pride at stake too. You can’t tell a Scotch drinker that they should …
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Some fields of study, particularly the arts and humanities, don’t seem to lend themselves to actual jobs after graduation. So is it worth investment of time and money that it takes to earn one? Yackler looked into it. I was speaking at a conference put on by the Higher Education Quality Council of Ontario in …
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Public washrooms around the world vary widely. While paying to use the bathroom seems strange to most Canadians, it turns out that it’s pretty much the norm in many parts of the world. From automated self-cleaning stand alone toilets, to fee-per use with an attendant on duty, and even free-to-use but pay for the toilet …
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The online travel booking and review website TripAdvisor has released its ranking of the country’s top places to visit as ranked by actual travelers. It turns out that people love to visit Quebec. While Vancouver ranks as the number one spot for travelers, the top three are rounded out by Quebec City and Montreal. There …
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