Category Archives: Education

Choosing School Areas

Recently, someone wrote in asking me to recommend the best public schools in Toronto. I’m afraid that isn’t an easy question to answer since it depends on a number of factors. For instance, schools in more affluent areas often have … Continue reading

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Slang Terms

When I worked within the English as a Second Language (ESL) department at George Brown College, the students were often very interested in learning some of the slang terms used by native Canadians. Although the majority of slang is used by … Continue reading

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Literacy Group

Here in Ontario, the Literacy Group offers free help with reading and math skills. They are also beginning to focus more on computer skills. It seems that the majority of people who sign up to improve their computer skills are … Continue reading

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Rogers Television Appearance

Recently I was asked to participate in a live television show at our local Rogers TV station.  I was part of a three woman tech panel and was there as a blogging expert.  While on the show, we talked about how women could bring … Continue reading

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Using Your Credit Card

While I’m on the subject of credit, be careful when giving out your credit card number. My son-in-law was on the phone about a free trip he had supposedly won. He gave them his charge card number for what he … Continue reading

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