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AH in WH: Pardon for Ivanka Trump
Guaranteed a pardon, Ivanka Trump
AH in WH: Pardon coming for Jared Kushner
Guaranteed a pardon, Jared Kushner, 2025
AH in WH: Pardon coming for Eric Trump
Guaranteed pardon, Eric Trump, 2025
AH in WH: Pardon for Donald Trump Jr.
Guaranteed pardon, Donald Trump Jr., 2025
AH in WH: Pardons coming for Michael Cohen
Served jail time, but the boy’s gonna be pardoned soon, 2025
AH in WH: Pardons coming for Roger Stone
Multiple pardons for Roger Stone, already convicted, but to be pardoned soon.
AH in WH: Pardon Rudy Giuligiani
Giuligani’s been convicted many times over now….but his pardons are coming….January 2025
AH in WH: Pardon for Steve Bannon
To be pardoned. Steve Bannon…class A boar !
T****: A very sad comment of the American society.
Devil personification wins the White House Maybe only one persona has committed more sins than this absolute jerk, the devil himself…and…more than 68 million Americans elected him. The American way Americans are known for resurrecting criminals as their political leaders. … Continue reading
MY VIEW: POPPY CAMPAIGN
Recently I wrote a note to elected representatives regarding the Poppy Campaign which was having dismal results. One recipient saw my note as offensive; that I was shaming reps for not donating. I apologized. However, I want to take back … Continue reading
FOOD: The best potato chips
Potato chips should be an occasional treat. They are not health food but they are hard to resist. Taken from an American source, the conclusion about which brand of potato chips is from LAY’s. We have LAY’s in Canada and … Continue reading
The BOURNE ENIGMA, Eric Van Lustbader
The BOURNE ENIGMA Eric Van Lustbader Synopsis On the eve of Russian General Boris Karpov’s wedding, Jason Bourne receives an enigmatic message from his old friend and fellow spymaster. In Moscow, what should be a joyous occasion turns bloody … Continue reading
HEALTH: Ageing in a digital world
You live in a digital world. Adapt or be left behind. Ageing in the Digital Era Our world is becoming increasingly digitalized. More and more services move online everyday. ‘Offliners’ risk being excluded and isolated in an era that embraces … Continue reading
HEALTH: Fall precautions, toppling over, happen in a blink
Taking a stand against falls November is Fall Prevention Month, a time to raise awareness about the risks of falls. Falls are a significant health concern for older adults, as they can lead to injuries, loss of independence, and a … Continue reading
15-year-old girl threatens to “shoot up school” in Ajax
No longer as bewildering and surprising as it once was…. No editorial proselytizing telling people what they are doing wrong in our society. I am at the end of my rope on this. Read the full story -> Shoot_em_up
An open letter to the CBC national TV network
The two national broadcasting networks, CBC and CTV, do not have reporters wearing poppies. Pursuing this, the national Royal Legion explained that wear a poppy is personal. Maybe the networks have a schedule, namely Nov. 1st. The BBC reporters all … Continue reading
PICKERING: High Speed Train station not happening in Pickering
Too bad Councillors Nagy and Cook it looks like Pickering still will not get a new train station if Canada and the federal government, not the municipality of Pickering, ever give the go ahead to build a new high-speed rail system between … Continue reading
Difficult to understand, even harder to believe
Hard to understand or believe… CBC TV journalists reporting the news at this time of the year and not wearing a poppy. No one…not Adrienne Arseneau, not Ian Hanamansingh, none of the subordinate … Continue reading
PAY IT FOWARD: I got touched by a ‘good samaritan’ paying it foward
I was at a coffee shop this morning for coffee with a war veteran. As we stepped up, 2nd in line, the young man in front of us stepped aside saying, “Go ahead. Order.” We ordered but when we went … Continue reading
PICKERING: ***addendum added*** Amazing, getting away with criminal misconduct if you’re in ‘high places?’
Meet Durham Police Deputy Chief Chris Kirkpatrick, stunt drive, street racer in school zones. ______________________ Kirkpatrick was caught speeding, a few times, 28 kmh over the school zone limit and and 108 kmh in a 50 kmh zone days later. … Continue reading
PICKERING: FALL FLING..great weather, great crowds, smashing success…kudos to Councillors Nagy and Brenner
Pickering’s event by the waterfront, “FALL FLING,” ended on its second weekend of flinging and its last day was a tremendous success and celebration. Mother Nature gave the attendees the right fall weather, sunny and moderate temperatures, so it was comfortable … Continue reading
AGE PROGRESSION: A self-portrait ??
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CONTEST: A COMPARISON of Commemorative Street Banners of Uxbridge vs. Pickering
Kudos to both cities, Uxbridge and Pickering, for their street lamp commemorations of our fallen military veterans. This is a comparison set of questions about the Uxbridge vs Pickering streetlamp Remembrance Banners. Which City highlights the fallen soldier more emphatically? … Continue reading
The BOYS OF BILOXI, John Grisham
The BOYS OF BILOXI John Grisham Synopsis For most of the last hundred years, Biloxi was known for its beaches, resorts, and seafood industry. But it had a darker side. It was also notorious for corruption and vice, everything from … Continue reading
KUDOS to Cities of Uxbridge and Pickering for their wonderful civic spirit
Kudos to the City of Uxbridge and its Region; Kudos also to the City of Pickering for following suit. On a recent Sunday drive, I had the good fortune of stopping in the Uxbridge, ON. What a wonderful surprise! … Continue reading
PICKERING: Pickering remembers Canada’s fallen veterans
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PICKERING: CRIMSON ART DISPLAY unveiling
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CANADIAN LEGION Br. 606 – Some information, notes, and notices from the Branch 606
Some notifications, notes and messages from the local branch of the Canadian Legion ______________________ The Remembrance Day commemorative banners depicted above fly from 56 street lamps in downtown Pickering. The City of Uxbridge has hundreds as they fly them throughout … Continue reading
REMEMBRANCE DAY: Create your own DIGITAL POPPY
After you donate, they send you a response to creating a DIGITAL POPPY. A nice result.
R’s Desk: Interaction with a very angry Pickering citizen at the Crimson Inflorescence art
Sad what ageing does to some people. I bumped into an example of this sadness when….I was entering the Esplanade Park the day the Crimson Inflorescence art display was being installed. I was just about to step onto the wide … Continue reading
R’s Desk: Safeguard your automobile
Insurance companies premiums will increase soon. Delay the inevitable by safeguarding your car as best as you can. Garage? Parked close to garage door? Front to door? Locked doors? Empty insides?
PICKERING: Interstaff communication, typical personability of City of Pickering
The City of Pickering deserves some praise for how it develops and consolidates the ‘personability’ of the City even as it grows. One of the many commendable and gratifying aspects of the City of Pickering is the personability of its … Continue reading
PICKERING: Crimson Inflorescence by Linfeng Zhou
Crimson Inflorescence Source: Glen Hendry, InDurham Art in Pickering’s Esplanade Park The City of Pickering unveiled a commemorative display in its Esplanade Park. “Crimson Inflorescence,” created by Vancouver artist, Linfeng Zhou, as inspired by Dr. John McCraie’s famous poem … Continue reading
WINTER: Prepare Your Car for Winter
Prepare Your Car for Winter Source: Lifehacker Winter is right around the corner, and while you may be stocking up on cozy sweaters and taking steps to rid your house of drafts, you also need to do a few things … Continue reading
ONT GOVT: NEWS RELEASE Ontario Reducing Costs for Future Homeowners
Province prioritizing affordability for families by unveiling plan to fix “last mile” barriers October 21, 2024 Ministry of Energy and Electrification TORONTO –The Ontario government is removing barriers that slow the construction of new homes and businesses … Continue reading
AGEING BETTER FAIR
Attend the annual AGING BETTER FAIR presented by the City of Pickering 55+ committee: Vendor Booths 1 Accessibility Advisory Committee Tim Higgins thiggins@pickering.ca 2 Age Friendly Consulting Debra Sayewick ds@agefriendlyconsulting.ca 3 55+ Welcome Table 55+ Committee Members 4 Access … Continue reading
The Szpinner COMMEMORATIVE NEWSLETTER
The November issue of The Szpinner newsletter will be a special Commemorative Edition, a limited edition with many Remembrance Day pages, stories and memorabilia and dedications to all Canadian armed forces veterans. For your automatically sent copy, make an $10 … Continue reading
HOME SAFETY: Safeguard your home series
This is a series of posts about FIRE SECURING your home. A fire will absolutely destroy everything in your home. Fire also endangers the lives of your family, if not by the flames, then by the smoke. Read the series … Continue reading
SCAMS: Another scam associated with your phone
The article from Lifehacker, see below, discusses a new AI scam that has emerged, leveraging advanced technology to deceive individuals. Here are the key points: Nature of the Scam: Scammers are utilizing generative AI to create highly convincing impersonations of … Continue reading
EDITORIAL: Is it time to shut off electronic devices?
There’s just too much information being blasted at you endlessly. Maybe it’s time to shut off all our electronic devices. The news is endless sensationalism: crime, war, violence, everywhere and endlessly. Not only is it fatiguing and very tiring but … Continue reading
St. Paul’s on the Hill FOOD BANK needs your donations
The Pickering Food Bank, St. Paul’s on the Hill Community Food Bank, needs your help – will you help? I willingly donate to our local food bank whenever I can, though I am unhappy with food banks on principle. Food banks … Continue reading
#11 HOLIDAY FIRE SAFETY: extra care and caution is crucial during holiday times
#10 SMOKING: many fires are blamed on careless smoking
#9 CANDLES: use candles with care and careful monitoring
#8 ELECTRONIC DEVICES: monitor their use, keep updated and maintain them
#7 ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT: used throughout the home, must be maintained and monitored
#6 SPACE HEATERS: convenient but very dangerous unless monitored and maintained
$5 COOKING: the kitchen is the center of fire risks
he is mad
He’s a “mad man!” ______________ This will be the last post about this mad man. He gets too much attention already and though he is completely mad, nearly half of Americans believe in him and support him. That says something … Continue reading
#4 CARBON MONOXIDE: you cannot smell or sense the deadly gas
#3 FIRE ESCAPE PLANNING: escaping from an APARTMENT or a HIGH RISE
#2 FIRE ESCAPE PLANNING: make a FIRE ESCAPE PLAN and test and practice it
#1 – SMOKE ALARMS: install, test and maintain SMOKE ALARMS in your home
MP NOMINATIONS: PICKERING-BROOKLIN CONSERVATIVE RIDING
Nominations information: Click -> NOMINATIONS
POPPY: Your source for everything POPPY
Please find latest flyer below. We thank you for your continued support. The Royal Canadian Legion Contact us at: shop@legion.ca or toll free at 1-888-301-2268. Visit the Poppy Store: www.poppystore.ca CLICK POSTER TO ACCESS THEIR WEBSITE:
MUHAMMAD ALI: Prescient words from the Boxing GOAT (Greatest of all time) Champ
The late Muhammad Ali, World Boxing legend, gave this answer in an interview, when he was under pressure to go and fight in Vietnam, or else be imprisoned, which actually happened. “I’m not going to duck. I’m not burning any … Continue reading
SCAM ALERT: BRUSHING Scams as we enter holiday season
The Holidays are Coming and So Are Brushing Scams It’s not even Halloween yet, but believe it or not, the holiday shopping season is coming, and it will be here before you know it. And we want to help keep … Continue reading
Pickering “ZONING By-law” change proposal
Residents of Pickering should be aware that different areas of Pickering have various Zoning designations and these designations were made for specific reasons. Our Council looks like it wants to change these designations to one designation for all of Pickering, … Continue reading
Some ideas, tasks, jobs you might consider for your home or yourself.
Click -> “Gotta DO’s”
Some companies i like dealing with, others, not so much and others, not at all
There are some companies I like dealing with, others, not so much and others, I hate dealing with them at all. Check out my list at -> BIZ
CANDIDATE: NANCY VAN ROOY
Website: votevanrooymp.ca
CANDIDATE: RUCHI WALI
Introducing Ruchi Wali: Your Local Pickering-Brooklin Nomination Candidate for Member of Parliament from the Conservative Party of Canada A Commitment to Community and Excellence Ruchi Wali, a seasoned business consultant with over 20 years of global experience, is seeking … Continue reading
POINT-COUNTERPOINT: something smells in the State of Denmark…oops, Ontario?
Jacob Hoggard not guilty of Northern Ontario sexual assault _________________ Democracy and our justice system has rules and guidelines. You may not like the outcome, but it is the majority speaking. You have to hope you are in that faction, … Continue reading
SCAM ALERT: ANOTHER ONE….PARKING VIOLATION PAYABLE ONLINE (Clarington, Durham Region)
Scammers dream up new schemes faster that Carter making Liver Pills. No municipality in the Durham Region collects fines in this manner and none puts notices directing one to pay this way on your windshield. It’ a SCAM !
EDITORIAL: Is censorship alive, well and well-developed in the City of PICKERING?
Recently a news source, REBEL NEWS, wrote a piece claiming censorship of the City of Pickering. This is a rebuttal of that “news story.” _____________ Is the City of Pickering located in the Dominion of Canada — or the Democratic … Continue reading
PPL: PICKERING LIBRARY OCTOBER Calendar
The Pickering Public Library is a tremendous source of information, entertainment and connectivity with others. Explore all the events the PPL is offering for the Month of OCTOBER.
Doc Szpinner: Next time you have trouble with my website….
The next time you have trouble with my website, “TRY REFRESHING THE PAGE” _______________ Refreshing a page? When you refresh a page, you’re essentially telling your browser to fetch the latest version of the webpage from the server. This can … Continue reading
RCRA CORN ROAST: Great weather, great corn, great people, great community
The First Rougemount Community and Recreation Association Annual Corn Roast was held on a beautifully sunny fall day, Saturday. September 28th in the Rouge Valley Parkette in Pickering. So many words of thanks A huge thank you to Tianos … Continue reading
NEWSLETTER: The SZPINNER – OCT 2024
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FOOD BANK: needs your donations and support
Help us feed our hungry…
Words of Wisdom from Ruth Coghill
Dear Richard Since my last update, we have entered a new season. Welcome autumn! September brings new beginnings, programs start up, schools and universities open doors to this year’s students, Bible studies gather again, and so much more. Very soon our … Continue reading
SCAM ALERT: CAA PHISHING SCAM ALERT
Recently, the CAA has been running a promotional giveaway for a car emergency kit. It’s a scam whereby scammers are trying to get your credit card information. Do not respond to this scam. If you want to follow it up to … Continue reading
OBITUARY: Mara King
KING, MARA MARIA (nee BONUCCHI) It is with deep sorrow and much love that we announce the passing of Mara King, of the Township of Leeds and the Thousand Islands, Ontario, on September 22 at the age of 73. … Continue reading
HEALTH: PAIN ALLEVIATION AND MANAGEMENT
Suffering from chronic pain, never ending pain? The number of Canadians suffering chronic, endless pain is huge and they spend in excess of $4 billion dollars annually pursuing pain relief, reduction and/or management. McMaster University has an ongoing study and … Continue reading
POLITICS: Do you really want this kind of a politician as your Prime Minister?
Here’s the message I got from this Canadian politician who has dreams of becoming the next Prime Minister of Canada….. “Richard, did you see what just happened? Jagmeet Singh just voted against our NON-CONFIDENCE motion to keep Trudeau in power. … Continue reading
NEWS BULLSH*T Meter
We have reached the point. Either turn off the NEWS completely or use your personal BULL SH*T Meter to gauge the possible veracity of what is being reported. Here are some stories reported on the news recently. Think about the … Continue reading
Comic book fan? Love the old funnies and their media? You’ll love the new version at this event.
Looking for a fun library activity / event to attend that’s very close to home, join us at The Whitby FanCon Show Saturday, October 5 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Merchandise on sale: author signed copies of their graphic novels … Continue reading
CANADA POLITICS: Canadians facing a very difficult election
The next election in Canada may be one of the most difficult ones for Canadian voters. Their list of choices for Prime Minister is a list of ‘unwantables.’ Pierre Poilievre bashes, lambasted and criticizes the government with no constructive policy … Continue reading
PICKERING PUBLIC LIBRARY: CEO Jackie Flowers heard us and listened….
CEO of the PICKERING PUBLIC LIBRARY listens! We touted how CEO Jackie Flowers was constructive, progressive and forward thinking. The right person for the executive office of the PPL. And we were right…. OVEE is the innovative new program being … Continue reading
JUNIOR’S WAS A GUEST ON STEPHEN COLBERT LATE SHOW, TONIGHT, MON 23RD
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will be making his U.S. late-night television debut on “The Late Show” with Stephen Colbert Monday night as his government faces a possible non-confidence motion at some point this week. For Torstar story, click -> He ‘performed’ very well, smooth, … Continue reading
The Toronto Star agrees with “Woe is me” regarding the need for PASSIONATE CIVIL DEBATE even in these difficult times.
Toronto Star Subscribers/readers will be very pleased to see the major renovation the Star has presented to its Saturday edition: “OPINION Weekly” section. Opinions, commentaries, and short writeups from select writers are published in the section to spark deeper consideration … Continue reading
Woe is me…We must find hope, life savers, rafts, something to latch on to
Each morning, it sounds like the world is getting worse. Murder, violence, aggression, war, abuse, hunger, poverty, homelessness…it never stops. And just when you think there’s a pause in this erosion and deterioration of our world, another mentally deranged shooter … Continue reading
PICKERING: Integrity Commissioner’s report regarding complaints against Councillor Lisa Robinson; A FINAL WORD?
The Integrity Commissioner’s report is very lengthy and can be read in full by clicking the link: The best way to read the report is to: Read the groupings as set by Mayor Ashe early in the report: Then, chose … Continue reading
PICKERING: CITY COUNCIL MEETING, Sept, 23, 7pm (City Hall Pickering)…see agenda item #1
The first item on the agenda for this Council meeting will deal with: Integrity Commissioner’s Recommendation Report Regarding Complaints against Councillor Robinson, September 17, 2024 The Integrity Commissioner’s Report is very lengthy. To read it in full, START AT PAGE … Continue reading
PICKERING: LISA ROBINSON, suspended without pay, again
Something’s wrong in the state of Denmark, oops, Durham! She’s in the headlines again, suspended without pay for 90 days. Something’s really wrong with either Councillor Robinson or the City of Pickering Council. Are these people adults or are they … Continue reading
PICKERING: Public Information Centre – Pickering’s Official Plan Review: Pickering Forward
Public Information Centre (PIC) – Pickering’s Official Plan Review: Pickering Forward The City of Pickering will be hosting two upcoming public information centres (PICs) as part of Pickering’s Official Plan Review (“Pickering Forward”). The topic for these PICs will be … Continue reading
From Fermo’s Desk: Do you need help with your pet? Pickering Animal Services may have some assistance for you and your pet
Do you need help with your pet? Food ? Behaviour training ? Pickering Animal Services may offer you some assistance for you and your pet. Announcement from Pickering Animal Services Pickering Animal Services recognizes that a deep connection with pets … Continue reading
EDITORIAL: PISSED OFF WITH POLITICAL LEADERS: Here we go again, Food Banks in crisis, need more donations
“Daily Bread launches Thanksgiving drive amid ‘crisis-level’ food insecurity in Toronto.” Here we go again, another drive for food bank donations. What the hell are these political leaders doing? Charity work, eh! Charity work, my butt. These jerk politicians should … Continue reading
PICKERING: Town Hall REPORT (9-18-24)
Town Hall Report Ward 1/Regional Councillor Maurice Brenner held another very valuable and worthwhile Town Hall at the Pickering Westshore Community Centre. Though attendance was sparse, the attendees learned a lot of valuable information. The topics covered included: Youth Council … Continue reading
POLITICS: Done like dinner….full stop
The boy’s done like dinner. No way he’s pullin’ this one out of the fire. He’s finished, finito, kaput! Hard to understand why, really. He hasn’t screwed up anything big at all. No corruption, No big messes. Sure some little … Continue reading
EDITORIAL: NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh confronts protestor
“Corrupt bastard” was the insulting slur a parliamentary protestor spewed at NDP leader Jagmeet Singh. The protestor is lucky as Singh holds at least a blue belt in judo and would likely have done serious physical injury to the protestor … Continue reading
CHANGE: SZPIN signature changed
For years, I have used the graphic below for my email signature…. I rode motorcycles for nearly 30 years, with no serious mishaps. I stopped riding in 2023 as I felt age had finally closed that chapter of my life. … Continue reading
Good nuts, harder and harder to find
EDITORIAL: Looks like it’s over for ‘Junior’! CANCEL THAT….”it’s over for Junior!”
It looks like it’s over for Junior…CANCEL THAT….IT IS OVER ! Here’s what I had written….Every government reaches a point where voter fatigue sets in and the electorate tires of the government that’s in power. Trudeau and the Liberals have … Continue reading
AGED: Wanna feel old and out of touch…view this young kids creativity….
So ya feelin’ a bit old? Watch the video offered here to see how creative kids are today and you will feel like a real oldster. And you just may be !
NOSTALGIA: What song was popular the year you were born?
Nostalgia is a powerful emotion, and it’s easy to spend hours reminiscing about days gone by. It’s especially fun to look back at — and of course, listen to — the music that was popular during our childhood. Since 1940, … Continue reading
ROUGEMOUNT COMMUNITY Assoc. CORN ROAST – SEPT 28 1pm – ROUGE VALLEY PARK
Welcome everyone ! Map below:
PICKERING: Farmers Market…every TUESDAY if the sun shines
Every Tuesday until October 7/24 [LOCATION: Chestnut Hill Develop. Centre]
COMMENTARY: Reduce your risk of dementia or Alzheimer’s – Exercise your brain – visit “www.thebrewsterblock.com”
We all want to avoid being afflicted by dementia or Alzheimer’s. There is no guaranteed way to prevent these maladies. However, research has shown that their risk is reduced greatly by using the brain, exercising it as much as you … Continue reading →