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HEALTH: Diet or exercise: Which works best for weight loss?
Sep 19, 2016 – McMaster University – The Bottom Line Improving your diet is more effective than exercising to lose weight, but a combination of diet changes AND exercise has the greatest benefits for weight loss and heart health. Start … Continue reading
HEALTH: The dark side of daylight saving time
Why can an hour’s time change in spring disrupt our body, sleep, and mental health? By Matthew Solan, Executive Editor, Harvard Men’s Health Watch On March 12, most Americans and Canadians will observe the start of daylight saving time (DST) and “spring … Continue reading
HEALTH: How to fall asleep when your mind won’t rest
Rein in racing thoughts with these calming, expert-backed strategies (no counting sheep required) Source: Joanne Chen, Consumer Reports
PICKERING: Spring Guide – Recreational activities
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HEALTH: Best way to show your doctor your medical information
How often have you been asked for your medical information, and medical history while visiting a medical practitioner or a clinic? If you use a cell phone or an iPad there’s an easy way to present the information to the … Continue reading
HEALTH: Benefits of drinking enough water
Reasons Why You Should Drink More Water Source: JOE lEECH, MS, HEALTHLINE Staying hydrated is one of the best things you can do for your overall health. Staying hydrated can help support physical performance, prevent headaches and constipation, and more. … Continue reading
PICKERING: WARD 2, Town Hall, Mar. 20, 7pm, East Shore Comm. Cntre
Ward 2 Town Hall Mar. 20, 7 pm, East Shore Community Centre Guest speaker: Kyle Bentley Chief Building Inspector City of Pickering Main discussion: the Nautical Village.
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PICKERING: Ward 1 – 3rd TOWN HALL, friendliest and very productive
Ward 1 councilors Maurice Brenner and Lisa Robinson hosted their third town hall March 16 and it may have been the best one yet. Kudos to the councilors for holding their town halls in changing locations to give more citizens … Continue reading
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* * * NOTEZILLA digital post-it notes that beat all others, hands down
NOTEZILLA digital post-it notes that beat all others, hands down. NOTEZILLA is the best tool you can possibly add to your digital arsenal. NOTEZILLA is digital post-it notes on steroids. Writing about all the features of Notezilla is challenging because … Continue reading
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PICKERING: Councillor ROBINSON newsletter
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PICKERING: Councillor Brenner receives award
Congratulations! Bravo! Kudos! Congratulations Councillor Maurice Brenner for being recognized and awarded by the Ontario Govt (MPP Peter Bethlenfalvy) for his more than 25 years of service as municipal councillor in Pickering from 1985 – 2023 (except 2006-2016). Brenner has … Continue reading
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PICKERING: BRENNER Newsletter….very comprehensive
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PICKERING: Mayor ASHE supports PM Ford’s destruction of Ontario Greenbelt
Ford govt’s continues the onslaught of provincial Greenbelt regardless of studies showing no need for this in some regions of the province begs many questions. Who is behind this push for Greenbelt destruction? Is developer money for Ford’s party behind … Continue reading
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EDITORIAL: AI’s: potential for unleashing evil Mr. Hydes
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde are two separate fictional characters in the book authored by Robert Louis Stevenson in 1886. They have differences in their mental, physical, and moral characteristics, and are often portrayed as being fundamentally incompatible with each … Continue reading
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PICKERING: PICKLES Newsletter . . . OUTSTANDING
Regional Councillor, Ward 3, Dave Pickles has launched his first enewsletter and it is excellent.
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PRODUCTIVITY: DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME disrupts more than just sleep
Daylight Saving Time explained Source: New York Times, Alan Yuhas What is daylight saving time and why do we have it. When is it? Unlike other, Daylight Saving time is tied to a roving calendar day. Since 2007, the second … Continue reading
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HEALTH: Exploring the benefits of MUSIC THERAPY for older adults
“Music is a moral law. It gives soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination, and charm and gaiety to life and to everything.” ― Plato, Philosopher Music is a safe, inexpensive strategy to support health … Continue reading
EDITORIAL: Snow removal is a problem for all but…..
Joanna Johnson hoped her TikTok post would heat up Ajax Mayor Shaun Collier enough to just melt the snow out of her driveway. It never melted, but her driveway got cleaned. You will have to click various places of the … Continue reading
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The 50 Best Foods for Your Heart
The 50 Best Foods for Your Heart Source: Reader’s Digest.ca This list of foods that will benefit your heart is listed in alpha order. However, there are some crucial notes to consider as underlined below: To read the detailed article, … Continue reading
PICKERING: Spring Recreational Guide
Pickering Spring Recreation Guide
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CAN YOU HEAR ME NOW, Celina Caesar-Chavannes
Can You Hear Me Now?: How I Found My Voice and Learned to Live with Passion and Purpose, Celina Caesar-Chavannes SHORTLISTED FOR THE 2021 SHAUGHNESSY COHEN PRIZE FOR POLITICAL WRITING Synopsis In ‘Can You Hear Me Now?,’ Celina Caesar-Chavannes digs deep … Continue reading
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EDITORIAL: In defence against AGEISM
Are you aware of it yet? Do you feel it affecting you? Are you able to recognize it when it is happening to you?
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LIFE: 7 healthy habits to develop
Eat moderately Likely the key to healthy living. Drink water Water is essential for your body. Any other liquid is not a substitute. Do not skip meals Hunger has a purpose. Be attentive to it and respond appropriately. Skip junk … Continue reading
SCAMS: Learn how to identify a SCAM
This SCAM is easy to spot. The RECIPIENT address is just a jumble of letters It should read my email address, zippyonego@gmail.com or richardszpin@gmail.com. Instead it is a disorganized set of letters not identifying any real email address. The SENDER … Continue reading
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PRODUCTIVITY: GOOGLE SEARCH vs AI searches
Instead of using GOOGLE Search, write a question in ChatGPT or You.com. These AI services will give you better search results because the responses will be descriptive paragraphs rather than a number of links which will force you to click … Continue reading
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PICKERING: POLICE CRIME MAP
The Durham Police publish a valuable and interesting map showing various criminal incidents which have occurred in the Durham region. The interactive map displays various crimes and a time-occurrences graph. This publication is a commendable public service on the part … Continue reading
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SCAMS: auto loads PDF – “Cdn Govt ‘Little Black Book of Scams’ 2nd edition”
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AI: a presentation made by CYBER-SENIORS
CYBER-SENIORS recently presented a workshop explaining and discussing Artificial Intelligence. Their PowerPoint presentation can be viewed here: AI explained They also produced a YouTube video: AI explained – VIDEO
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AI: some FREE Artificial Intelligence services are still available.
“AI,” artificial intelligence services use computer technology to provide solutions for computer users. The most commonly used service is generating text, and writing something thought there are other AI processes that identify people, generate unique images and create business projects … Continue reading
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Hodge Podge: Respect and appreciation of Canadian citizenship diminishing
As detailed over the weekend in the Canada Gazette, Canada’s Department of Citizenship and Immigration is proposing to allow new citizens to fast-track their applications by giving them the option of affirming their citizenship oath via a secure internet webpage … Continue reading
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Eggs Nature’s Superfood
Eggs Nature’s Superfood Source: Ian McClymont, Pensioner Fitness Why Eggs Are Good For Seniors Eggs Nature’s Superfood. Nutrition plays a significant role in maintaining the health of older adults. Ensuring adequate dietary intake can help enhance the quality of life, … Continue reading
OBIT: Bob Rotz (Rotzy) April 6, 1945 – February 25, 2023
We’ve known Bob Rotz as Rotzy. He has been our funny bone and our wonderfully humorous political prod for half a dozen years, appreciated by all of our website visitors. He made us laugh and nod our heads in agreement … Continue reading
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The SZPINNER MAR 23 Newsletter
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PRODUCTIVITY: Password management, absolutely crucial
Passwords use and management can feel like a nuisance but if your computer work takes you online, it is crucial that you have “GOOD PASSWORD PRACTICES.”
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HEALTH: Is Sitting Too Much Bad for Your Health?
Is Sitting Too Much Bad for Your Health? Source: healthline.com Modern society is designed for sitting. As a result, people spend more time in a seated position than ever before. However, you may wonder whether excessive sitting could have negative … Continue reading
PLAN AHEAD 1
The Ultimate Guide to End of Life Planning By Emily Landau, Reader’s Digest Canada Preparing for the end now can save your loved ones plenty of heartache—and money—later on. These practical tips will help get you started. ILLUSTRATION: CORNELIA LI … Continue reading
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PRODUCTIVITY: Becoming more productive
Productivity is an important skill to have in both our professional and personal lives. It allows us to accomplish tasks quickly and efficiently, which can lead to greater success in the long run. Being productive requires a combination of discipline, … Continue reading
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HEALTH: Dementia
More and more, stories and news items relating to dementia are appearing in the news. There is no cure and it seems that it is inevitable in every aging brain. Cyber-Seniors will begin our next Dementia Awareness 6-part series on Tuesday, … Continue reading
Feb 20 – Rotzy’s asking, “Ever hear of the signaling stalk on the steering wheel?”
There a many winning tidbits in Rotzy’s column this week. Read the line about FACEBOOK; read the Joe Biden-Justin Trudeau phone conversation about the UFO’s over the Yukon. Great stuff!
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PICKERING: WARD 1 TOWN HALL – Feb 16/23
Ward 1 Town Hall, Feb 16/23 Councilors Brenner and Robinson held their second town hall meeting recently, the success of which might be considered a split decision. View the town hall meeting video at the end of this post. 311 … Continue reading
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SCAMS: Protect your car
As part of Project Majestic, York Regional Police have recovered 64 stolen cars in Malta and returned the vehicles, valued at $3.5 million, to Canada. Investigators found the stolen cars inside shipping containers in the Republic of Malta, where they … Continue reading
Feb 6 – He’s not cantankerous. He’s dead on right !
Rotzy is beyond his best…scathing, heated, scalding, hot and blasting away.
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HEARING: Review of the audiology clinic attended
A 5 star review has been withheld or delayed at the moment as I have had my hearing aids for less than two weeks. It is too soon to give a full review. However, based on my experience thus far, … Continue reading
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HEARING: Vanity vs Ageism among other considerations
Vanity vs Ageism I’m a senior and resentful of how many people in our society treat seniors as second-class citizens, or as inferiors with handicaps or disabilities. These people may also be guilty of dealing with seniors as if we … Continue reading
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HEARING: To buy or not to buy, that is the question
‘To buy or not to buy, that is the question.” This is a very serious consideration and one which requires personal and serious evaluation. Let’s take my situation as a model for your reference. I am a blogger, writing and … Continue reading
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SCAMS: How I recognized I was in a scam (part 2)
How to recognize that an email sender may be a potential scam: The email source/address: Examine the two images below to see how you can identify the possibility of trouble. In the first, opening the email to view the message, … Continue reading
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HEARING: Another point of view and commentary about hearing
Click –> HEARING LOSS
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SCAM: How I recognized I was in a scam (part 1)
I received an email from something that looked like PAYPAL notifying that my account was to be charged hundreds of dollars. Never mind that my notification was PAYPAL. Learn to identify the fraud. I was wary about the email and … Continue reading
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SENIORS: Living with Dementia
The BUTTERFLY Approach is an innovative kind of care for patients with dementia, an approach that is caring, empathetic and loving.
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EDITORIAL: the days of the ‘old Internet’ are numbered.
That the Internet is filled with false material, hoaxes, and fake information is not news to many people. There is so much false material on the Internet, it is shooting itself in the foot. Its days are numbered as more … Continue reading
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HEARING: My hearing difficulties reach the point of decision time
My hearing problems evidenced themselves about five years ago in my early 70’s. At family celebrations, I would lose bits of conversation, asking people to repeat what they said. Family members began to recognize that I was not hearing everything … Continue reading
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HEARING: Dealing with hearing loss
Can you hear me? Are you troubled with your hearing? Unable to hear some conversations clearly?
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GREENWOOD, Michael Christie
Greenwood by Michael Christie Synopsis It’s 2034 and Jake Greenwood is a storyteller and a liar, an overqualified tour guide babysitting ultra-rich vacationers in one of the world’s last remaining forests. It’s 2008 and Liam Greenwood is a carpenter, fallen … Continue reading
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SUPERSTITION: Ever hear of the “MiracleIn?”
February this year is very special. User Submitted Meanings: According to a user from Georgia, U.S., the name Miraclein means “Miracle or by the hand of God”. 8 people from all over the world agree the name Miraclein is of … Continue reading
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Prince Harry – heir or spare?
Heir or spare? Prince Harry’s new publication, Spare, is either gossip-mongering or airing dirty laundry? Regardless, like People magazine or TV’s ‘The Social,’ it may be riveting material. Criticisms of Prince Harry’s verbal expose will be unnecessary. Justifiable? One cannot … Continue reading
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PICKERING: Ratepayers and Community Associations
Remember “Neighbourhood Associations” of the past. Some are still going. These associations were residents of a neighbourhood joining together to help each other with house watching, assistance with home maintenance, or just simple socialization. Residents in some Pickering communities have … Continue reading
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HEARING: Can ya hear this?
How’s your hearing? Are you troubled with your hearing? Unable to hear some conversations or parts thereof? Trouble hearing conversations in certain environments? Restaurants? Auditoriums? Large meeting rooms? Can’t hear people speak when they are a little distance away? Unable … Continue reading
* * * ChatGPT – a computer app that writes for you
Have you ever been stuck trying to write a short note, a description, an explanation, a poem, even a short article? Stuck no more…go to LINK TO ChatGPT and explore/experiment.
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The SZPINNER FEB 23 Newsletter
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Jan 30 – Judicial system GUILTY of inadequacies!
Ranting about the inadequacies of the judicial system again….and I agree with him.
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RIP: Hazel McCallion: may she be as energetic with the Angels as she was as Mayor
Rest in peace Mayor McCallion.
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JANUARY UPDATE from Regional Councillor Dave Pickles
It’s hard to believe it’s 2023! The end of 2022 saw a big milestone for me personally, the eighth consecutive time residents elected me as their Councillor, it is both an honour and honourable to continue serving our community on … Continue reading
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JANUARY UPDATE from Mayor Kevin Ashe
Dear Neighbours: Happy New Year! I hope you all had a wonderful holiday and had some time for rest and relaxation with family and friends. In this newsletter, you will find highlights of our council meeting from January 23, 2023, … Continue reading
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How Body Fat Changes with Age
How Body Fat Changes with Age You’re getting older and notice that you’re gaining more body fat than you would like to have. “Suddenly”, you can “pinch an inch” in your love handles, or that dress or suit that used … Continue reading
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FACEBOOK: here’s an example of why I don’t use this social media
I avoid many social media but I avoid FACEBOOK especially.
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SCAMS: I was SCAMMED
I am skeptical about everything that pops up on my computer screen but we’re all guilty of being gullible sometime. Even though I examined this emessage and wouldn’t click on the blue button, I still didn’t give the message enough … Continue reading
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PICKERING: Kudos to Councillors COOK & Nagy
Councillors Linda Cook and Mara Nagy hosted their Ward 2 Townhall the evening of Jan. 24th. It was a well-done presentation. The councillors chose to have Property Taxes as the theme of the evening which was an excellent idea … Continue reading
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A trip to Tuscany with this dish. . . OSSO BUCCO
INGREDIENTS MAIN DISH 1/8 – 1/4 cup olive oil 1 med sized carrot, peeled and diced coarsely 1 small onion, coarsely chopped 1 celery stick, coarely chopped 1 lge garlic buds, crushed 1/8 – 1/4 tsp chili flakes 1/2 cup … Continue reading
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Pineapple marinated pork chop
Simple, simple, simple. 1. Pour contents of pineapple chunks/todbits into a glass bowl. 2. Add seasoning: S, P, grated garlic, sprinkle of chili flakes. 3. Add 1-2 tblsp light soya sauce 4. Put 2 chops into the bowl, mixing so … Continue reading
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Commercial promotion for a weight loss program
This is a promotional ad for a weight loss assistance program.
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Words to live by !
Try to maintain a positive attitude as much as possible, it will make you more productive and better equipped to handle challenges. Challenge yourself by setting realistic goals that stretch your capabilities and inspire you to work harder. Take regular … Continue reading
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David BOWIE, On aging
“If you are pining for youth I think it produces a stereotypical old man because you only live in memory, you live in a place that doesn’t exist. I think aging extraordinary process whereby you become the person you always … Continue reading
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PICKERING: Smiles of innocence or CHESHIRE CATS?
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PICKERING: FULL GUIDE CITY CENTRE Planning Proposal, 2022
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Jan 23 – He’s on a rollin’ rant again…penal, judicial, gamble(?)
Rotzy’s on another rant again…though some is a carry over. He’s a curmudgeon on a tear!
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EDITORIAL: A message the Pickering Council should heed
Do you think Pickering Council might get the message and consider something like this? This article was written by Steven Levy and recited by him on CBS Sunday Morning Commentary. My confession: I don’t like getting pushed around for being … Continue reading
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Are you still a safe driver? Staying safe behind the wheel
Driving is a complex task that involves many different skills and body functions. We need to integrate our visual, cognitive, physical, and perceptual skills to drive safely. For many older adults, a vehicle is a way to get around and … Continue reading
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A way to deal with High Blood Pressure
Do you or someone you know have high blood pressure? If so, you’ll want to read this article, because this is going to be the most thorough, detailed, and comprehensive article on the internet about how to exercise for people … Continue reading
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PICKERING condos will grapple with the clouds at 55 stories
Some residents will accept that Pickering is developing a big city face, while others will curse the development as the destruction of the pastoral personality of Pickering.
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PICKERING: Kudos to kouncillors BRENNER & ROBINSON
Kudos and compliments to Kouncilors Maurice Brenner and Lisa Robinson!
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JAN 16 – Cdn/ON penal systems, the pits pissing Rotzy off
Rotzy’s ranting about the penal system in Canada/Ontario. There’s much food for thought in this rant.
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CLASS ACT, Stuart Woods
CLASS ACT Stuart Woods Synopsis Stone Barrington takes down old and new enemies in the latest thriller from perennial fan favourite Stuart Woods. After a rocky jaunt in Maine, Stone Barrington is settling back in New York City when an … Continue reading
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Guess the age of the author of this article?
Nobody wants to write this article. And nobody wants to read it. Nobody wants to have to think about it. And nobody wants to be reminded. But living in the real world means reckoning even with things we would rather … Continue reading
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COMPUTER ADVICE, ADVISORY & ASSISTANCE
This is a path to getting computer assistance. The website offers valuable information in the form of newsletters but they also offer a paid service, discounted for seniors, which may be of value. I have not used it but I … Continue reading
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Hydration May Be a Key to Healthy Aging
Hydration is particularly important for older adults. Source: Healthline – Eileen Bailey
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As You Get Older, You Need to Drink More Water. Here’s Why
As you age your body doesn’t adjust the rate of sweat loss as well, so drinking water even when you’re not thirsty is important. Source: Healthline – Eileen Bailey
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Jan 9 – Rotzy pours cold water over a lot things this week!
Rotzy grumbles a lot this week: water fountains, NFL coaches, jurisprudent shortsightedness and more. W.E.H.T…. ‘What Ever Happened To’ ‘Water Fountains’? No, not the ones like ‘The Princess Margaret Fountain’ beside the CNE grandstand, I mean DRINKING fountains. They used … Continue reading
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The SZPINNER JAN 23 Newsletter
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ANOSOGNOSIA: over 65, you’ve got it!
ANOSOGNOSIA If you think you are suffering memory loss, read on.
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Jan 2 – issuing in a new year, 2023, following a very questionable one, 2022
After a year that was very questionable in acceptability, Rotzy’s having apprehensions about what’s ahead of us in 2023.
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COLD TUSCAN STONE, David P. Wagner
Cold Tuscan Stone, David P. Wagner SynopsisRick Montoya has moved from New Mexico to Rome, embracing the life of a translator. He’s settling into la dolce vita when a school friend who is now a senior in the Italian Art … Continue reading
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Research confirmed strategies to make you smarter
Get your sleep Researchers at UC Berkely report that “Two-thirds of adults throughout all developed nations fail to obtain the recommended eight hours of nightly sleep.” More research has shown that missing an hour of sleep turns a sixth … Continue reading
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6 Simple Ways to Lose Belly Fat
Losing abdominal fat, or belly fat is a common weight loss goal. Fat has various functions in your body, including energy storage and hormone regulation. Having some body fat is normal. There are two main types of fat in the … Continue reading
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TEXT BLAZE – an app that mirrors what you have typed, when you need ite
TEXT BLAZE is an app that grows in value the more you use it.
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EDITORIAL: Residents of Pickering deserve better.
Again, councillors at city hall in the City of Pickering disappoint. City residents deserve better updating and communication. City of Pickering residents deserve better communication, updating, and information from its city hall. What is happening at the council meetings? … Continue reading
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HEALTHY AGING ATTITUDES: slow down aging with these attitude changes
Many of our clients are in their 50s-70s. They may not be “young” in the classic sense of the word, but some of them certainly are youthful. After thinking about our clients who are over 50, yet talk, act and … Continue reading
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Dec 19 – From bury to merry…it Christmas time in Ontario again
Rotzy’s covering all the seasonal basis and then some…from Christmas trees to political bows, from burgers to burghers…no stoned left unturned but his Christmas message from Miz Jo and himself, is timely, on targets and touching too.
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Young Adult Stroke Treatment in Ontario
Ontario Young Adult Stroke Treatment Prepared by: Jim McEwen ON’s Representative of Young Adult Stroke Survivors between ages 20 and 64 Nov. 9, 2021 This is an update to original research originally undertaken in August 2016 relating to denied physiotherapy … Continue reading
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Jim McEwen’s stroke experience
The Story of Jim McEwen’s stroke experience I am a Professional Civil Engineering consultant living in Bowmanville, Ontario, east of Toronto. I am retired. In March 2010 I was driving home from a meeting in Hamilton, Ont. and I noticed … Continue reading
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Stroke survival and information
Assistance, support and access to needed services for stroke patients varies across Canada. One major factor that seems discriminatory relates to age. Read the posted articles relating to stroke patient services in Canada and Ontario: Jim McEwen’s stroke experience … Continue reading
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Queen Elizabeth Platinum Jubilee Award
The 70th Anniversary Platinum Jubilee of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth’s reign was celebrated in 2022. In memory of Her Majesty and her dedicated life of Public Service, Jennifer O’Connell has launched awarding this honour to eligible recipients in her constituency. … Continue reading
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PRODUCTIVITY: Text Blaze – a really useful tool for email users and writers
Attention email users and writers of any and all sorts… If you write snippets of text repeatedly, greetings, salutations, phrases, text that you have to type over and over, TEXT BLAZE is your tool. TEXT BLAZE allows you to create … Continue reading
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TOUGH TIMES: a survival guide
Grandma knew ways of surviving tough times. Click on the image to learn some of her proven techniques to saving money or making what you have go further.
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DONATION SITES
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SALVATION ARMY SANTA looking for your help
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PRIME RIB ROAST: a cooking method that you must-try.
An interesting method for cooking a PRIME RIB ROAST…definitely unique. I think it may be worth a try. It was excellent. Rare, juicy, a recipe worth following…but be sure to get a quality cut of PRIME RIB as this method … Continue reading
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A local elf, musically inclined
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Dec 12 – The Christmas gift of myrrh raises questions in Rotzy’s mind
Rotzy was thinking of the gifts the Magi were giving. He got stuck on ‘myrrh.’
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EDITORIAL: new Pickering Council, a cause for concern?
The newly elected Pickering Council may be a cause for concern.
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Caregivers of dementia suffering loved ones
An open letter to caregivers caring for loved ones suffering from dementia: There are no words that can change your situation. Maybe no words that can bring you comfort and strength in this very trying situation. You’re drained, so much … Continue reading
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Dec 6 – Car probs, convalescence probs, counting probs…
Rotzy’s got it all covered as he writes about Edna, Mz Jo and countin’ on one’s fingers… Edna The SUV…. ….is….as they/we used to say back in the day….’running like a top’. Our 2015 Equinox has received a lot of … Continue reading
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17 – Long COVID, DEMENTIA, MEMORY LAPSES…worrisome and bothersome
It may be misconceptions, self-delusion or just erroneous thinking but lately, there are things that bother me much more than ever before: I feel I am aging faster than before; I forget things much more quickly than before; I cannot … Continue reading
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06 – Typical politician, ya think?
Click the image to hear lying and denying by Doggie Ford says, repeatedly….
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COLLATERAL DAMAGE, Stuart Woods
COLLATERAL DAMAGE Stuart Woods Stuart Woods at his usual, thrilling scenarios written in polished prose. An adult’s comic book in words. Woods never fails to deliver an enjoyable quick read. Synopsis Stone Barrington is back in Manhattan and pleased to … Continue reading
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05 – Doggie Ford elected as #1 of “friends you don’t need…or want!”
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04 – Another example of democratic dictatorship by Doggie Ford
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03 – Reach out and touch someone, Michael McFarland
Reach Out and Touch Somebody By Michael McFarland A heart that cared, that went unshared Until it died, within his silence And solitaire’s the only game in town © Sony/ATV Tunes LLC, Don Kirshner Music, Emi Sosaha Music Inc., Emi … Continue reading
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02 – Think #01 was too cynical?
Ya think #01 was too cynical in BITCH Shoppe, consider Ford’s govt…something to really bitch about: If you have doubts about the sincerity and merit of the #01 democracy-dictatorships comment, Just look at government by Doggie Ford. Keep yourself informed … Continue reading
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01 – ‘Democratic dictatorships,’ our current governments
“Letters to the editor” writer, Diana Gould, Uxbridge, writes that her late father called our governments ‘democratic dictatorships.’ A very astute categorization of our current governments, national, provincial and municipal. Think about it. You vote for a new representative in … Continue reading
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The SZPINNER DEC 22 Newsletter
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EDITORIAL: City of Pickering needs to reassess how to keeps its population informed
Editorial The Ontario Government, the Durham Region and the City of Pickering need to go back to school to learn the fundamentals of information dissemination, especially in regard to the growing demographic of seniors. The publications and information material they … Continue reading →