If you read the headline “eat this super food and drop 25lbs in one month!” would you click on it? Don’t feel bad, we’ve all fallen for clickbait before. Intrigued by the headline, you would most likely click on the link and read the article only to discover it’s a load of you know what. […]
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We’ve all seen the news coverage regarding the high school massacres that happened in Florida and Michigan back in 2018 and 2021. Now that students have returned to in-person learning, there is growing concern regarding not only students’ mental but also their physical well-being while at school. According to the National Institute of Justice, crime and
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Many of us use spring cleaning as an opportunity to declutter our lives and begin this new season with a fresh start. While it’s easy to see the need to purge and organize our belongings, realizing the need to digital spring clean is just as important. We’re all guilty of accumulating loads of digital clutter
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As we are soon approaching tax season, many of us are keeping our guard up and preparing for scams that can potentially put our money and personal information at risk. Fraudsters use this stressful time of year to take advantage of trusting people who are filing for their tax returns, and with many Canadians being
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Is Irish a Language? Irish, also referred to as Irish Gaelic, is the first and national language of the Republic of Ireland. Of Celtic origin, Irish was once the dominant language of Ireland and spoken by the majority of the population until the 18th century when a shift to English occurred. The increased use of
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When we hear the word crime, the first things that usually come to mind are home burglaries or car theft. Although these may be common crimes, to the average American it’s not the one they worry about the most. Most Americans fear falling victim to cybercrimes than traditional crimes. According to a recent survey, 71%
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English, the once dominant language, accounting for over 80% of content during the Internets’ formative years in the 1990s, has now dropped to around 30%. In today’s global and multi-lingual world, people are communicating on the internet not only in English, but a multitude of languages. Top languages in use on the internet now include
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Considering getting your child their first smartphone? Whether it’s a milestone or they’re at that appropriate age to have their own, there are many things to consider when it comes to purchasing your child’s first cell phone. Giving your child their own phone can be very advantageous. But along with instant communication and access to
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It’s a well-known stereotype – an elderly person fidgeting with their digital device, leaving them totally befuddled. For many of us, technology is a part of our day-to-day activities. We move effortlessly through numerous digital devices and apps, create accounts, socialize, shop and overcome any technical barriers we may come across. Unfortunately, this isn’t always
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Schools are a safe place for students and provide a space where they can look forward to being in a positive environment that promotes social and creative learning. A safe school atmosphere is linked to improved student wellbeing, both physically and emotionally, as well as school outcomes like academic performance. Teachers and education professionals do
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No one knows you better than your own phone. It knows where you live, where you work, the people you communicate with, what you write in your messages and emails. Similarly, most apps on your phone and other devices can track your online activity and personal information, exposing you to a world of hackers. Curious
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L is for the way you look at me, O is for the only one I see, V is be very, very careful with who you share your personal information with online. In this modern age, dating websites and dating apps are dangerous hunting grounds for hackers. You may have often heard stories of innocent
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