JUST THE FACTS FRIDAY – The Brain is full of Surprises
The Brain is full of Surprises The how and why of memory is still a subject under investigation and science is a long way from full understanding. However, there are some interesting facts about our memory and some things we can do to improve it. Since 1989,...
JUST THE FACTS FRIDAY – TOP 5 REMEMBRANCE Day FACTS
On November 11, Remembrance Day, Canadians everywhere will pause to remember the many men and women who have served, and continue to serve, their country. Federally, this is recognized as a statutory holiday although it is up to each of the provinces to determine how...
JUST THE FACTS FRIDAY – TOP 5 RANSOMWARE FACTS
Ransomware, a type of malware that denies access to a computer or its data, is the number one security concern for individuals and organizations. It connects to a server to activate, and then begins encrypting data from the infected computer and sends it to the...
JUST THE FACTS FRIDAY-TOP 5 PERSONAL SAFETY FACTS
Many people fear becoming victims of violent crime and, though it is statistically rare, it does happen. In 2012 (the last year for which Canada-wide data is available) there were 377,000 violent criminal code violations. Violent crime in Canada is a reality that you...
JUST THE FACTS FRIDAY -Top 5 Thanksgiving Facts
Canadians are overwhelmed with information about Thanksgiving in the US. Here are 5 facts specifically about Thanksgiving in Canada. The first Canadian Thanksgiving was celebrated in 1578 when English explorer Martin Frobisher held a feast in what is now Newfoundland...JUST THE FACTS FRIDAY -Top 5 Internet Facts
The history of the Internet includes a multitude of stories that grew out of the early efforts and mistakes of developers. Here are 5 quick and interesting facts about the Internet that you can use to kick-start a conversation with friends and colleagues. Did you know...
