The Mogo Blog

The “Yelpification of Healthcare”

If I may get a little serious here for moment: last week, I came across this article [http://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2012/10/why-were-still-waiting-on-the-yelpification-of-health-care/263815/] on The Atlantic’s website about the “yelpfication” of healthcare—essentially speculating on why there isn’t yet a site like Yelp for reviewing health care professionals. It was a fascinating read, and I thought I’d share it with fellow Mogoians. I know that in Canada we sometimes forget about

Fall booze recipes

Fall is, as mentioned, an awesome time for seasonal beer, and for soup. But it’s also a great time to try out different booze recipes. No longer is it sangria or chilled white wine season. No! It is now time for hot toddys and ciders. Yum. Here are my five fave recipes for a boozey fall. (Note: these are adapted from recipes I’ve tried over the years.) Hot Toddy The classic rum drink, this one will cure colds and make your night better at the same time. Magical! This version is made extra magi

Bio mimicry: The Future of Design

Mother Nature knows best! If you have every wondered at the ingenuity of the natural world, then you are not alone. Although humans have spent the majority of their time on the planet advancing their technology, they are slowly starting to learn that no design is better than those found in nature. Bio mimicry is technology that copies nature. The idea is to create sustainable items that do not impact the environment negatively and can be recycled after they have served their purpose. This means

Three amazingly healthy smoothie recipes

Jack Frost is about to take another nip at your heels and the best way to fend off the winter sniffles is to get your daily dose of fruits and veggies. That’s easier said than done! It’s tough to find the time each day to cook veggies or eat fruit. That’s where the smoothie comes in; a delicious and nutritious way to get all your daily vitamins and minerals. Here are some easy and delicious breakfast smoothie recipes to help you start your day. Strawberries and yogurt * 4 cups ripe strawberri

Movember: Grow a Moustache for a Really Good Cause

From the sublime to the ridiculous, moustaches really are the defining mark of a man. Whether you choose a ‘stache of whimsy like Dali’s, or grow a magnificent mane like famous cowboy Sam Elliot, Movember [http://ca.movember.com/] is the month for moustaches. Like most worthwhile endeavours, Movember [http://ca.movember.com/about/] was birthed in a bar in Melbourne in 2003 when two mates took a bet to grow a moustache for the month of November. The moustaches produced such a sensation that they