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August 1, 2010

Sex-Ed … Too Little, Too Late

Penis. Vagina. Masturbation. Lubrication. Homosexuality. Erection. Wet dream. Oral sex. Anal sex. Orgasm. Deep breath. There, that wasn’t so bad, was it? Why is everyone freaking out?  Dalton McGuinty revealed plans for the new sex ed, and then backtracked under a hail of fire from concerned parents, community groups and church groups. Apparently, there are [...]

February 17, 2010

Idealism vs. Realism: Exploring the Ways we Think

Having almost completed a degree in psychology, I understand enough about the human mind to know that even an individual doesn’t undesrstand why he thinks the way he does. Most people, however, do not have university degrees in psychology, and therefore are unlikely to understand anything in depth about the way we think. The way [...]

February 9, 2010

Public Transit Etiquette Refresher Course

*Sigh* I can’t believe I have to write this, Toronto. I can’t believe that after we’ve all been using the TTC for so many years, we’re still having to sit down and talk about what you should and shouldn’t be doing on public transit. I can’t believe there are still so many ill-mannered miscreants in [...]