First dates are full of nerves, excitement and if we're being honest, a spark of hope that this guy/gal might be the one. We're usually afraid of saying something wrong and looking like a total loser before we've even finished the first drink! Though... Read More
Summer is usually seen as the traditional time to take one or two weeks' vacation from work, just ahead of a mid-winter break. So why is it that more and more of us are becoming vacation deprived? As hard working North Americans, we're conditioned... Read More
Large parts of the US and Canada are currently sweltering in temperatures exceeding 90 degrees Fahrenheit (32 degrees Celsius). In my part of the country, once the humidity is factored into the equation it feels more like 100 degrees, although in all... Read More
The New York Post ran an article on June 9th about a subscriber to Match .com who is taking the one of the world's most popular paid internet dating services to court for inflicting "humiliation and disappointment" on lonely hearts "who feel rejected... Read More
Whether you think they're strange, funny, sad or just plain silly, here are some snippets of odd news from around the world First, let's go to Germany, where playing fetch with Rover has taken on an extra dimension. The owner of a dog in Erkrath discovered... Read More
If you're health conscious, and most of us are, and you watch what you eat, the salad bar can be both your best friend and a diet saboteur. Just because a particular food is found at the salad bar doesn't necessarily mean it's good for you. Here's... Read More
Sadly, we live in a world where finding, preparing and eating real food is something few of us do. The good news is things are starting to change, albeit slowly for some but it is changing. There is a program currently running on the Food Network that... Read More
As North Americans we LOVE our coffee. It would be fair to say that the start of my day just isn't the same without a cup of dark roast with a splash of cream and a half teaspoon of sugar. Basically there are two types of coffee beans; Arabica and... Read More
It really amazes me that with all we have in the form of technology some people still have a really hard time adhering to even the most rudimentary levels of communication. I try very hard to make sure I communicate as best as I can because I hate it... Read More
We've all been at the receiving end of bad customer service at one time or another. It's incredibly frustrating, particularly if you're not able to resolve the situation immediately. So it festers in your mind until you just can't take it anymore... Read More
