Doug Peterson 🇨🇦

Doug Peterson 🇨🇦

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Computer Science, Mathematics, and Business Educator, Presenter & always on the look for something new to learn. Former President of Educational Computing Organization of Ontario. I blog at http://dougpete.wordpress.com

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dougpete.wordpress.comI’d assign thisAs a Computer Science teacher, I only ever had a class set of textbooks once – my first year of teaching. I had inherited it from the person who had taught the course before me. The textbook …

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polygon.com5 Funniest 'Peanuts' Comics About Snoopy's Forgotten SiblingsKids without parents have dogs without owners

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chameleonmemes.com25 Stress Memes That Are Basically Just Internal Screaming - FunnyChameleon Memes: Your Source for Hilarious Memes and Entertainment. Dive into a world of laughter with our curated collection of memes, jokes, and viral

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insidehalton.comNo Frills is coming to more Ontario small towns — here's whyNo Frills is expanding and removing multi-buy offers as Loblaw targets savings.

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cbc.caWindsor's proposed tiny-home village faces opposition from newly elected mayor | CBC NewsWindsor's mayor-elect says he opposes turning the long-vacant downtown arena into a tiny-house community for homeless people — raising questions about the future of the project under his leadership.

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insidehalton.comOntario's top 5 skilled trades for 2027 — some paying over $100KSkills Ontario names 5 skilled trades with strong 2027 job prospects for young Ontarians — some paying over $100K.

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engadget.com20 Years of MacBook: How Apple shaped the laptops we use today - EngadgetApple has influenced everything from unibody laptop cases to high-res screens.

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inc.comAI Agents Are Breaking the Internet. 5 Things You Should Do Right Now to Protect YourselfAs technology makes it easier to find bugs across the internet, it's more important than ever to secure your data.

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makeuseof.comYour Android is running background tasks you never approved and this one setting kills themYour phone is busy even when you’re not.

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zdnet.com9 free Windows apps I can’t live or work without - and 8 work on Mac and Linux, too - ZDNETThese are some of my favorite apps for Windows. They handle crucial networking, security, and productivity tasks. and they don't cost a dime.

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sciencedaily.comThe secret to slower aging may be hiding in your gutThe secret to aging more slowly may be hiding in your gut. Scientists discovered that certain gut bacteria are strongly linked to how quickly the body ages, with microbial differences accounting for a...

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2.boredpanda.com13 Surprising Elephant Facts That Might Change The Way You See These Gentle GiantsElephants mourn their loved ones, recognize themselves in a mirror and can’t jump, and those are just a few of the surprises. These gentle giants turn out to be far more like us than most people reali...

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2.boredpanda.com23 New “How To Cat” Comics By This Artist That Showcase The Joys And The Challenges Of Being A Cat ParentIn Sweetie’s house, the cat makes the rules, and her humans just try to keep up.

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polygon.com9 Spooky 'Far Side' Comics That Are Perfect to Read Before HalloweenNaturally, Gary Larson drew a vampire cow

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streetsoftoronto.comA Trivial Pursuit: The Canadian Story Behind the World's Most Famous Trivia GameA new memoir by Trivial Pursuit co-creator John Haney looks back at the inspiration, the unlikely road to massive global success.

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narcity.comThese 5 Ontario small towns were named among the prettiest in CanadaIf wandering through a quaint small town sounds like your idea of the perfect outing, you'll want to keep some of these Ontario villages in mind.

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makeuseof.comRAM is confusing, these are the Windows memory numbers that matterFind what's slowing your PC before you spend money on RAM.

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cbsnews.com"Maxxing" is Dictionary.com's 2026 Word of the YearThe viral social media trend "maxxing" has earned its stripes as Dictionary.com's 2026 Word of the Year.

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mentalfloss.com50 Trick Questions That Will Make You Think TwiceYour brain loves taking shortcuts, and these 50 trick questions are built to exploit every single one.

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buzzfeed.comIf You Can Identify 14/16 Of These Cartoons From Yesteryear, You're Officially OldEver heard of The Great Gazoo?

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makeuseof.comA few PowerShell commands can clean up and speed up Windows faster than any appBuilt-in commands will save you the trouble of installing third-party apps on Windows 11.

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faroutmagazine.co.ukIn 1977, Freddie Mercury wrote a song that didn’t fit Queen, unaware it would become a worldwide anthemIt might not be their best, but this 1977 Queen song proves that they knew how to connect to the masses and inspire a singalong.

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forbes.comGoogle Changed Gmail On October 16—Check Your Account NowGoogle's new Gmail privacy rules mean your emails can now be used for ads. Here's what you need to do.

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movieweb.com10 Best Far Side Strips on a Desert Island (#2 Has a Surprising Twist)Larson's desert island strips are some of his most surprising.

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insidehalton.comOntario experts share what to do before using your fireplace or wood stove for the first time this fallHeating systems need inspection before their first use in fall, Ontario experts say.

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insauga.comCheaper electricity times and clocks change soon in Ontario | insaugaOntario residents will see a few changes next weekend, as new electricity rates and winter price periods take effect. At the same time, clocks will be turning back as daylight saving time ends — but n...

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makeuseof.comI found out how to beat VPN renewal prices, and all it took was one huge bill in my inboxBuying a second term early can cost far less than renewing.

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techcrunch.comThe best apps for tracking your reading and discovering new books | TechCrunchThere are many apps that are designed to help you track your reading and discover new books, so we compiled a list of some of the best ones.

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wired.comApple CarPlay and Android Auto Make Your Phone Hot. Here’s How to Keep It CoolPowering a car dashboard is more demanding on your handset than you might think. These tips will save battery life and help your phone chill out.

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chromeunboxed.comChromeOS 156 is rolling out with Rambler-like voice typing and video summariesWhile I’ve been refreshing the Play Store waiting for the Chrome 156 update to land on the Googlebooks here on my desk, our Chromebooks quietly beat them to the punch. According to the Chrome Releases...

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tastingtable.comTurn A Sleeve Of Saltine Crackers Into The Easiest Appetizer With This Canned Pantry Ingredient - Tasting TableFor a sweet-leaning appetizer or snack, dunk saltines into condensed milk and dredge in nuts, before freezing or baking. Add on extras or layer them for depth.

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vox.comWhen AI agents run your lifeMuse, organize my life. Make no mistakes.

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rawstory.com'What a joke': Shock after Trump stokes 'deliberate chaos' at UN with endorsementPresident Donald Trump seems to be trying to stoke what one analyst described as "deliberate chaos" at the United Nations. The Wall Street Journal reported Sunday, citing sources familiar with the mat...

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androidauthority.comWhich phone has the best portrait camera mode? I tested the big three to find outApple iPhone vs Google Pixel vs Samsung Galaxy: Which phone takes the best portrait photos. I compare all three to find out.

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skyatnightmagazine.comPhotograph the Hunter's Moon with your smartphone – how to capture real detail on tonight's full Moon | BBC Sky at Night MagazineThe Hunter's Moon rises on 25/26 October 2026. Here are some top tips for photographing the full Moon with your smartphone.

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engadget.comMost Windows users are seriously underusing this powerful desktop feature - EngadgetDon't miss out on one of Windows' best multitasking and productivity features that gives you more room to work.

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polygon.com7 Hilarious ‘Far Side’ Comics With the Worst PunsGary Larson’s ability to marry cheesy puns with genuinely funny drawings is proof of the man’s genius

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pcmag.comGooglebooks vs. MacBooks: Which Laptop Line Does It All Better?The new Googlebooks are ready to pair and play nice with the very latest Android phones, but how do they compare with Apple's MacBooks, and their formidable iPhone synchronicity? I've tested both plat...

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techcrunch.comThe AI graveyard: a running list of projects and startups that didn't make it | TechCrunchFrom Apple's repeatedly delayed Siri AI to OpenAI's messy "super app" launch, here's a look at the AI projects that shut down or missed expectations.

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bgr.comWhy Proton Drive Is The Cloud Storage Service Privacy Enthusiasts (Like Me) Swear By - BGRIf you're concerned about how secure your data is with your cloud host, then you should consider taking a look at Proton Drive. Here's why.

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insidehalton.comSkip the passport: How Ontarians are finding Europe right here at homeOntario residents are exploring communities named after European cities, with stops including Stratford, Brussels and London.

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theweathernetwork.comHalloween forecast: Will your costume need a winter coat? - The Weather NetworkWill the scariest part of your Halloween be the forecast this year? See what our verdict is for your part of Canada

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gamintraveler.comI Followed The German Sleep Schedule For 30 Days: I Didn’t Expect This Much To ChangeI Followed the German Sleep Schedule for 30 Days And Lost 14 Pounds

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ctvnews.ca‘Always try to buy Canadian’: Retailers see demand for Canadian Halloween products growEvery time Suzie Wisniewski grocery shops, she looks for Canadian products. For her and many Canadians that sentiment is no different when it comes to buying sweet treats for Halloween.

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bgr.com14 Forgotten Technologies That Tried To Replace The Floppy Disk - BGRNotable floppy alternatives included the Iomega Zip, the short-lived (but fast) SyQuest EZ135, and innovative flopticals pioneered by Insite.

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womansworld.comNo More Plucking Chin Hair! 5 Ways Get Rid of Unwanted Facial Hair at HomeExperts reveal the home remedies and in-office treatments that help with chin and upper-lip hair

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slashgear.com2,800 Mile Undersea Data Cable Plan Leaves The US Out In The Cold - SlashGearExplore Project Leif Erikson: a 2,800-mile transatlantic undersea cable linking Canada to Europe that bypasses US fiber routes for digital sovereignty.

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realsimple.comI’ve Got Good News and Bad News—Yes, “Old Person Smell” Is Real, but One Simple Swap Can Get Rid of It for Good“Old person smell” is real, scientists have discovered, but one dermatologist recommends persimmon soap, which contains persimmon extract that’s full of odor-fighting tannins, to get rid of nonenal od...

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2.boredpanda.com‘America Is The Only Country In The World’: 64 Times Internet Users Showed Just How Much They Lack EducationGood grades aren’t everything, sure. But good education, an open mind, and intellectual humility are all undervalued. Way, way undervalued. And you can see the results when you go on social media. Loo...