Feel younger without technology
In reality, there are many things we can do to feel younger, or at least to feel close to our real ages. According to the…
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Wii Fit age vs. real age
On Friday, Oct. 30, prompted by one reporter’s outrage over a Nintendo Wii Fit estimating her age at 40, in the name of journalistic integrity…
Up in smoke
When I was a young kid, my father told me that when he started smoking he and his friends always said they would quit once…
Addressing violence through empowerment
An integral aspect of any person’s health and well-being involves feeling a sense of personal security. Unfortunately, for many people, this sense of safety is…
Text this!
Ontario is the most recent province to implement laws to prevent drivers from texting, dialing or talking on their mobile phone while driving. The new…
Stuck in a pit of pessimism
In Judith Timson’s review of Bright-sided by Barbara Ehrenreich for the Globe and Mail, she describes the book as a slamming of persistent promotion of…
The springs of Springfield: Barney Gumble
Barney Gumble is the consummate drunk. His tired eyes, mussed-up hair, too-small pink shirt, slouched posture and fat gut all exemplify his alcoholism. He’s actually…
Hitching: Part I
Wednesday, Oct 7. So I’m helping my nine-year old cousin clean up after supper, and I came to a realization. Keegan picks up after himself…
Friday the 13th survival tips
As you are probably aware, the ever-unlucky occasion known as Friday the 13th is coming up soon. This day has often been a cause for…
Fried Brains and Sam
Poof. Vanished. It used to amaze me. Poof. Vanished. It used to excite me — the whole magic of the universe — how there are…