How 2 OCAD students are using high tech to ’empower and engage’ people with autism
The prototypes are being exhibited as part of OCAD’s 103rd annual graduation exhibition, GradEx Scott Hladun wishes his brother had it easier when he was growing up. Matthew Hladun has autism spectrum disorder, which made it difficult for him to communicate his emotions and often led to him acting out in school. “He had so […]
UPEI to design, build toaster-sized space satellite
UPEI 1 of 15 schools chosen to build and operate its very own tiny satellite Students at the University of Prince Edward Island will soon be taking part in an upcoming space mission. UPEI was one of 15 post-secondary schools across Canada chosen to take part in the Canadian Space Agency’s CubeSat project. Students from […]
Data usage, insurance and family plans? Tips on saving on your cellphone bill
With T-Mobile and Sprint opting to merge and promising lower prices, wireless wars are starting to heat up — but consumers don’t have to wait to start saving on their wireless bills, according to experts. On Sunday, the two titans reached a $26.5 billion merger agreement to take on rivals Verizon and AT&T, touting lower […]
4 Tips to saving money in 2018
Most people make firm financial resolutions every New Year, especially after spending big during the holiday season. However, these resolutions often go unfulfilled because most individuals disregard the importance of creating an effective money-saving strategy. Apart from setting aside your extra earnings in a fixed account, you ought to develop financial discipline if your end […]
10 secrets to saving money on kitchen appliances
It’s no secret a kitchen appliance is a major purchase. So you might be surprised to learn some of these clever money-saving tips from industry insiders. Don’t focus on seasonal sales You don’t want to wait until your refrigerator or oven breaks before replacing it, but you don’t need to time your purchases around Memorial […]
How Warren Buffett’s winning investing strategy can be applied to any purchase you make
When deciding whether or not to invest in a company, billionaire Warren Buffett looks for businesses that will continue to have a competitive advantage decades down the line. This “buy and hold” strategy is why Buffett says long-term investors in Apple shouldn’t obsess over iPhone X sales. “Nobody buys a farm based on whether they […]