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 …
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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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 …
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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