In a successful relationship, both partners must feel they are important to the other In today’s evolving landscape of relationships, the concept of monogamy is a topic of much discussion. On the one hand, there are staunch proponents of monogamy, valuing both physical and emotional exclusivity in their partnerships. On the other, there is a…
The MX-5 has better handling and braking, a much more appropriate engine, better rust resistance and a manageable soft-top
Mazda MX-5 has the heart of an MGB – and much more In its 18-year production run – from 1962 to 1980 – the MGB was purchased by more than half a million people. It was – and still is – one of the most successful two-seaters ever made and, even today, stands up well.…
Finding the right path to your financial success When someone asks me for job search advice, my first question is: What are you looking for? A job or a career? So we are on the same page: A career is a professional journey centred around a particular field, industry, and skill set. A job is…
Here’s how decent people can help prevent genocide In a 1988 speech, Holocaust survivor and renowned psychiatrist Viktor Frankl expanded on an earlier conclusion that there are only two “races” of people, the decent and the indecent, both of whom are found in every social group. Frankl cautioned, “Danger threatens where a political system promotes…
Factors such as antibiotic use, C-section birth, and early-life respiratory infections linked to poor asthma control in children A recent study conducted by the University of Alberta has provided further insights into the connection between perinatal health and early life events and their impact on asthma control in children. Related Stories Asthma rates rise in…
The errors in Ridley Scott's new Napoleon film are par for the course for this director If memory serves, I’ve seen three movie portrayals of Napoleon – Desiree (1954), War and Peace (1956) and Waterloo (1970). The specific actors involved were Marlon Brando, Herbert Lom and Rod Steiger. Of the three, I liked Waterloo best,…
The rise of digital twins in asset management Is there a digital twin in your future? As more companies adopt digital twins to manage their essential assets, it’s worth examining this trend and the value it delivers. Digital twins help engineers, technicians, and operators better understand how their complex assets are performing now and how…
Danielle Smith should take a page from Mike Johnson’s playbook and embrace prudent leadership Reports from the United States suggest that Mike Johnson, the Republicans’ compromise choice for Speaker of the House, has been learning on the job how to carry out one of the most influential and important roles in the U.S. government. In…
Mohawk men’s tobacco smuggling case highlights complex legal and economic issues facing Indigenous Canadians A recent Quebec Superior Court judgment will lead to the erosion of the rule of law in the name of Aboriginal and Treaty rights. Justice Sophie Bourque stayed criminal proceedings against two Mohawk men, Derek White and Hunter Montour, who clandestinely…
‘Cooking Up Calm’ shares wisdom from seniors on mental health and wellness Let’s face it: Most academic research papers aren’t written with a lay audience in mind. The language can be dry and technical, and it could take years before new discoveries make a difference in most people’s lives. So when Gail Low, associate professor…