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

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

Environmentally friendly Halloween costumes for 2012

Be kind to the environment and to your bottom line this Halloween with these amazing costumes made from corrugated cardboard boxes. The ubiquitous cardboard box can be sourced from your local grocery or electronics store. The main idea is that you will go inside the box, so start by cutting holes for your head and arms in the bottom and on the side. If you have a rectangular box, made sure that the arm holes are on the short sides. On the large side of the box that will be in front you can cut

October Buys that will save you Fistfuls of Dough

Knowing when to buy things can save you a ton of money over your lifetime. Patience is rewarded when you buy things at the right time (especially on big purchases) and you won’t suffer buyer’s remorse. Waiting for the best time to make your purchases will get you what you want with change left over! New Cars With the New Year just around the corner, most prospective car owners want to hold off buying to get next year’s model. This means that you can get incredible savings on new cars from deal

DIY Halloween Haunted House for under $30

This Halloween, turn your humble abode into a pit of seething horror for the neighbourhood kids with a few simple house-of-horror pranks. You can give your kids a thrill or create the ultimate Halloween party location without spending a fortune. The first step is to demarcate the path through your house of horror. You may choose to do this in your garage, in your garden or make a pathway through your living room by using garbage bags which can be split open along the sides for added length. Lay