The email from the building management had an innocuous subject line. It read: Owner Survey. Typically, surveys are not my thing; but this one was different. The building management rarely sent surveys out. As I read through the questionnaire and…
Featured Image by Justin Aikin on Unsplash After a lengthy political approval process, the Canadian Government recently legalized recreational marijuana. Considering that marijuana has been illegal in Canada since 1923, It’s kind of a big deal! Effective October 17, 2018,…
When I tweeted out to 680 News that there was an unusual level of police activity at the nearby plaza, I didn’t expect it to be anything serious. It was around 11:00 PM when all the commotion caught my attention. …
Imagine showing up for a barbecue where they serve you meatless burgers and alcohol-free beer! As someone who likes burgers juicy and beer medium-bodied, I am confused. It all started with some research into “meatless” meats. It was for a…
The weaponization of data, as a term, has a dramatic sound to it. The reality is that data, in the wrong hands, can be as lethal as any dangerous weapon that can harm you. The unprecedented level of influence the…
As a Marketing guy, I am ambivalent about the recent Facebook fiasco. I hate to tell you: But, we had it coming. Sure, I am outraged that 87 million people had their personal data accessed without permission, for corporate gains.…
I will start with a cliché: Time seems to have stood still in Cuba. It is evident on my drive from Havana’s José Martí Airport to Hotel Nacional De Cuba. The typical buildings that you find near an airport — offices…
“You should colour your hair,” my sister looked critically at me before adding, “You look old.” Siblings don’t sugarcoat. I was not offended, I knew she meant well. After all, she probably remembers the guy with the beard — shown…
If you work in an evolving industry, it is likely that you have experienced imposter syndrome at some point. Working in the tech sector, I certainly did. In layman’s terms, it is the self-doubt that makes you feel that your…
Many that are asked believe that laughter is the best medicine — it makes us feel good. It is something that we can share with others over great distances, or face to face in crowded spaces. Guillaume Benjamin Duchenne,…