The Mogo Blog

The textbook cost debate

With the return of fall I was reminiscing about my college days. I thought about all of the good stuff, of course—new friends, girlfriends, dorm experiences, nightlife experiences (so to speak) when I came across this article about the rising costs of textbooks [http://www.cbc.ca/news/offbeat/story/2012/09/23/toronto-ocad-art-textbook-cost.html] . And then I remembered how terrible that was. I went to school right at the turning point between print and digital texts, and I still recall the firs

Best Thanksgiving Dinner Spots in Toronto

As Thanksgiving weekend approaches, the thing you may really want to be thankful for is not having to spend all day in the kitchen and all evening washing dishes. Thanksgiving dinner in a restaurant can be the perfect answer for those who do not have the time, the space or the culinary inclination to recreate all of your family’s favourite dishes. When you just want to sit back and relax, there are many warm, inviting spots where the atmosphere is amicable and the food is sublime. Book early or

iPhone 5 - Hit or Hype?

Well, by now you’ve heard and seen all there is to hear and see about the iPhone 5, right? That is, everything beyond trying it for yourself, yes? If you’re an Apple freak like me, you’ve likely been waiting for this for a little while. A lot is riding on this one, mostly because it’s the first true post-Steve Jobs (RIP) product, and because it felt like it was time for something radical to happen to it. Here’s where I admit that even though I am an Apple freak, I am still using the iPhone 4. I

5 Foods that Fight the Flu

‘Tis the sniffle season and as the temperatures change, many of us will fall victim to colds and flu. If you are among the unlucky who get sick this year, you can speed your recovery by eating yourself better! Here are some of the foods that will help you to heal. Chicken Soup: An oldie and a goodie! A 2000 study by Dr. Stephen Rennard, confirmed that chicken soup really does help you heal. Soup is gentle on the digestive system and contains tons of valuable nutrients. Throw in some extra veggi

A Better Memory in 5 Easy Foods

Having a better memory would be incredible! Just think of the applications; wowing dates by remembering their names, the names of all their family members and every adorable thing they ever told you. Or remembering everything you ever read, especially when it comes to reports at work, or which cards your poker buddies have played. Now you can eat your way to an excellent memory with these five brain-building foods. Fatty Foods No, this doesn’t imply that pizza is good for your brain, we’re tal