Confronted with six completely different chairs in a row in this fun ‘personality test’, which one would you choose on the spot? No time for hesitation, just trust your instincts. At first glance, this feels like a simple game, but small choices often reveal much more than we expect. Psychologists have long pointed out that…
In the world of packaged foods, “Best By” and “Best Before” dates are ubiquitous, yet often misunderstood. Contrary to popular belief, these dates do not signal when food becomes unsafe to eat, but rather when it is likely to be at its peak flavor and texture. Unfortunately, this confusion leads many people to discard perfectly…
Listen to this article 00:03:52 One of the best ways to reach and reassure kids, and parents alike, is through a trusted and reliable child-friendly medium. No one understands this better than Tara Carman-French, Director, ADHD, LD, and EF Coach at Artemis Assessment & Treatment Centre. Tara and staff have been working with neurodivergent individuals…
When you think of buildings made of trash, what do you imagine? A steaming pile of garbage with a leaky roof? Something so dirty a vulture wouldn’t land on it? Or perhaps you’re thinking of something more foundational, like the house built on sand by that foolish man in the Gospels. As it turns out,…
A heavily tattooed woman recently vented online about TJ Maxx rejecting her for a retail position in one of its stores. Instead of offering their support, the online community gave her a dose of reality, suggesting that “facial piercings and tattoos” are “career enders,” making her “unemployable.” Ash Putnam, who goes by the online handle…
Cleaning a toaster can be surprisingly tricky, especially when it’s caked in grease and crumbs from countless breakfasts. While it’s easy to overlook this appliance in your cleaning routine, a grimy toaster can be unsightly and even affect its performance. But here’s the good news: my nana has a trick up her sleeve that she…
The hotel had been chosen with care, the kind of place advertised as a quiet escape from the noise of everyday life, tucked away in a scenic location where everything promised comfort, cleanliness, and calm. From the moment we stepped inside the lobby, everything felt deliberately designed to create reassurance. Soft lighting reflected off polished…
Listen to this article 00:03:52 One of the best ways to reach and reassure kids, and parents alike, is through a trusted and reliable child-friendly medium. No one understands this better than Tara Carman-French, Director, ADHD, LD, and EF Coach at Artemis Assessment & Treatment Centre. Tara and staff have been working with neurodivergent individuals…
First impressions are everything. People will use many different things to judge your personality before they even get to know you. Although it’s not nice to judge a book by its cover, experts say there is a psychology behind why we do it. “The main reason we judge others (and even ourselves!) is because our…
A young man with autism is missing in Milpitas on Tuesday and police are hoping the community can help locate him. Julius Zheng, 23, was last seen on Tuesday at about 6 p.m. when he walked away from his home near Augustine Park. He has not returned. Julius is considered at risk due to being…