They say that no news is good news, and when it comes to what we read online or see on TV, That’s often the case. In fact, sometimes our news consumption can be such a downer that we almost want to avoid it. doesn’t anything nice happen anymore? Actually, it does. they’re hidden, but they’re… Read more »
Hang up! It’s a message That’s taken off across North America lately. Distracted driving laws, like those recently introduced in Alberta, are cracking down on those who text behind the wheel?or chat without a hands-free device. Bloggers and life coaches are reminding us that failing to hang up when we pick up our kids from… Read more »
we’re all unique, we’re all special. How many times have we heard that?and brushed it off? After all, we’ve had the line fed to us since childhood: teachers, parents, partners, friends, and self-help gurus have all underscored our uniqueness. After a while it loses its charm. If everyone is so unique and special, how does… Read more »
It’s a humorous reflection on culture when changes online?the place where we might expect ceaseless change anyways?become a cultural meme of their own. I’m referring, of course, to the much-hyped and much-maligned Facebook layout changes. The newest set just rolled out this week. It starts out with a new look for the news feed or… Read more »
Paying full price? So turn-of-the-century. Heck, even an ordinary coupon has lost its charm. Economic woes, unemployment, and the rising costs of living?together with the power of social media and blogging?are creating an unprecedented movement toward frugal living. Correction. Make that toward saving money. ?Frugality? is the latest buzzword, but It’s really saving money That’s… Read more »
?What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.? Ralph Waldo Emerson The start of school is around the corner, and most students are looking ahead with a mix of nervousness, anticipation, and hope. Planning, dreaming, and perhaps worrying have been occupying much mental space in… Read more »
Facebook is like the difficult kid in high school who spends most of his spare time in detention. At once intriguing and controversial, the social media giant is always in some kind of trouble with watchdogs. Privacy concerns and worries about how It’s affecting interpersonal relationships keep Facebook in the headlines constantly. Yet despite the… Read more »
Out with the old, in with the new: It’s a popular sentiment at New Year’s Eve parties. Not so throughout the course of the year, when a change of plans can raise eyebrows, cause embarrassment, and create a lot of self-loathing and personal torment. Look around, and you’ll notice that popular and corporate culture are… Read more »
Gmail’s down? How is that even legal? Ugh, the DMV website takes forever. Why is YouTube so slow today? The browser on my smart phone is lagging?what a piece of junk. And what’s with my Internet service provider? It’s been down twice in the past two weeks! Sound familiar? Technological ?failure? has always accompanied the… Read more »
Tired of being a nobody? Looking for recognition, a sense of importance, and a legacy That’s out of this world? You might take a cue from a wealthy Arab sheik. Then again, you might not. Hamad Bin Hamdan Al Nahyan, ?a member of the ruling family of Abu Dhabi,? recently made his mark on the… Read more »