Writing is a notoriously difficult craft; it can take years to hone and you may still not be able to convey exactly what you want. Some people are born with the skill—an intuitive ability to pen their thoughts down on paper articulately and coherently. Some others have to work at it, toiling away day and…

For years, video games got a bad rap from parents, community leaders and others who thought that they were bad for kids. However, the truth is that children can derive a variety of benefits from playing games on a tablet, phone or console. It’s worth noting that even games that contain moderate levels of violence…

Learning a foreign language is on the bucket list of many individuals. Whether we seek to travel the world, watch famous films in their original language, or simply chat to the interesting person next door, there are a host of reasons to become fluent in another language. The most rewarding aspect of speaking another language…

The coronavirus pandemic, a viral attack on the physical body, has also brought to the fore the importance of mental health. The restrictions on social participation and employment status during the lockdowns have greatly impacted our mental well-being. It has increased exponentially the time spent online, both for work and for leisure. Though we may…

Being the first science fiction film that was released to a mass audience, Star Wars creator Geroge Lucas initially believed the film would be a failure, escaping on vacation in Hawaii during its opening weekend to avoid the potential bad reception. The reality could not be further from the truth. Despite releasing as a potential…

Since Uber debuted on the market back in 2009 and disrupted the taxi industry with its ride-sharing app, the gig economy has exploded around the world and infiltrated almost every sector of the economy. Combined with the global pandemic, millions of workers now work as independent contractors on a freelance basis. If you’re part of…

Christmas is an old and storied tradition, drawing upon centuries of rituals and beliefs so that people around the world can enjoy a shared celebration of fellowship and gift-giving. People reunite with relatives, children stay up way later than they would be allowed in the rest of the year, and people sing in the streets….

Photo by Robert Stansfield As most of North America suffers from a massive heatwave, many of us are dreaming of cool turquoise seas, white sandy beaches, and coconut cocktails. It may seem strange, but the best thing to do when it gets too hot is to head south across the border towards the Equator. Due…