Computer Security Day: Nov. 30
Technology and You Computer Security Day: Nov. 30 (220) , Yes of course: computer security should be serious business EVERY day. But it’s good to have a…
Month: November 2019
American Indian Heritage Month: The nations of North America finally revealed
President Thomas Jefferson was deeply curious about the peoples who lived in the West of the unexplored American continent. Rumor was all he had to go on…
In Canada: Remembrance Day
The cannons of World War I were barely silenced when Canadians began looking for ways to honour their war dead. One of the most touching commemorative…
Can you speak Millennial?
It’s a byproduct of every generation: new slang. And while you probably don’t want to be that older person who tries to talk like someone half their age,…
Slang: Taking it real old-school
Before you get too indignant about the loss of real language and the rise of textspeak and slang, keep in mind that you, too, used slang, much to the…
Simple kitchen hacks to make life easier
One of the juggling acts for any caregiver is how to help make your loved one’s home easier to navigate while retaining the warmth and character of the…
How to avoid drain clogs and sewer backups
One extreme truth about drain clogs and sewer backups: They only happen on weekends and holidays when it is either expensive or impossible to get a…
Paint colors for 2020 reflect nature, calm
Thinking of painting and missed the annual announcement about the hot colors for 2020? We’ve got you covered. Here are some paint companies’ colors of the…
How to clean your washing machine
Have you neglected to clean your washing machine? It can seem counter-intuitive at first — this is the machine that CLEANS things, so shouldn’t it, by…
Better conversation on Thanksgiving
What can be trickier than keeping all the side dishes hot on Thanksgiving Day? Keeping heads cool during dinnertime conversation. If your family or dinner…