Vinay Menon, Toronto Star columnist, has written an excellent article about the murder of Jamal Khashoggi.
Menon contends that democracy is being attacked by Trump and his right-wing supporters.
Be aware and defend against these constant attacks. Read Menon
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You’ll be sicker than a dog without the flu shot. The flu season is just starting and you should get your flu shot….NOW !
Phone your doctor to get a vaccination appointment. You can also get a flu shot at Shoppers Drug Mart pharmacy (Confirm that your store is providing the vaccination before going to it.
Read more at FLU
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Kudos to the Pickering Islamic Centre for its presentation of the very succcessful Seniors’ Health Fair Oct. 13. For the full story, click CENTRE
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Join a book club and age better, healthier and happier.
Studies confirm the above to be true.
Click CLUBS
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Need some help with something? Finding a service? Solving an issue?
Maybe we can help by pointing you in the right direction or finding a solution for you. We do our best to get you help, just click HELP.
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We have raved about Notezilla for a while. It is an application for very serious computer users, a tool for people who work on a computer a lot. Conceptworld, the developers of the application, has given our site visitors the opportunity of to try a free extended trial period model of the program [90-day trial. ] This extended trial model is not available anywhere else. If you are a heavy user of computer devices and want to try the app, send an email request to richardszpin@gmail.com Get a free 90 day trial version of NOTEZILLA.
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iPad Class LIST
(City of Pickering course)
For currently registered participants:
Add your name to CLASS LIST at EAST SHORE Comm
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Win 10 Class LIST
(City of Pickering course at Geo. Ashe Centre)
For currently registered participants:
Add name to CLASS LIST at GEO. ASHE Comm. Centre
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Learn about the candidates in your constituency. Evaluate and consider each one and vote for the one you feel will best represent you and fulfil their duties responsibly and professionally. They are dedicated people who hope to serve you properly and responsibly. Vote carefully but VOTE Oct 15 – 22, 2018
MAYOR candidates
COUNCILLOR candidates
MEET some of the campaigners
Final campaign messages from candidates:
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______CORTEZ
______HAROLD
VOTER INFORMATION: voting period Oct 15 – Oct 22
[This is an electronic voting election ]
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Compliments create comfort; complaining relieves stress.
Let’s help each other with compliments, complaints and advice relating to products, services and assistance we have received.
Send your kudos or gripes for posting and to benefit others. Let’s help one another.
Send your KUDO or GRIPE to richardszpin@gmail.com
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AGEISM: At our age, new aches and pains are an unfortunate fact of life and cannabis is being touted as the new pain reliever. Pot is legal as of October 17. We have written about cannabis research for over two years …its medicinal use, its medical benefits. Your doctor may become your new pusher! Check out some our posts by using the search box on this page: “cannabis”
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It is impossible to keep up with the many scams that keep popping up…BEWARE!
It is important to read our SCAM-FRAUD Alert section under Technology. Though our goal is to stay as up to date as possible on the latest scams. It is an impossible task. Here is a very brief list of some of the scams of which we are aware. Read more about them at these links:
CIBC, REFUNDS, PHONE SCAM, PRIESTS, and PHISHING.
Also, read getting a SPECIAL CREDIT CARD for online use only. See CARD.
In loving memory, they now sing in the HEAVENLY CHOIR
We acknowledge the following for their support:
Learn more about beer from Mirella Amato: beerology.ca
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FERMO's Desk...: The flu shot is not for you. It’s for others. - Fermo is warning you. Get your flu shot now or you'll be sicker than a dog soon. It’s flu season, and everyone who is able should get a flu shot. You might think, “Hey, the flu shot isn’t … Continue reading 
RICHARD's desk...: Writers wanted - Writers being sought... Deadline: November 30, 2018 Submit your work to oscco@ocsco.ca
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