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BOOKS: Why I prefer books on my iPad rather than actual books
I prefer reading my books on my iPad rather than the actual book. iPpad convenience With an iPad, I can do things that enhance my actual reading. In a second window, I can confer with a map to find the … Continue reading
EXTENSIONS: A radically better NEW TAB PAGE
SPEED DIAL 2 I am all over the map, internet wise, when I research. I want to remember some places, so I can revisit them. Enter extension SPEED DIAL 2, an extension or applet that allows me to save all … Continue reading
HEALTH & WELL: HEALTH: Is lemon water good for kidneys?
Is lemon water good for kidneys? You’ve probably heard people say that lemon water is great for detoxing and cleansing the body. Some even claim it can prevent kidney stones and boost kidney function. But is lemon water actually good … Continue reading
POLITICS: *** CANDIDATE ALICIA VIANGA: BIO
Alicia Vianga, is a patriotic Canadian, along with her husband and family. She’s a small business owner and the Founder and Executive Director of After Breast Cancer, a Canada-wide charitable organization dedicated to helping women thrive during and after breast … Continue reading
POLITICS: *** An introduction to the CANDIDATE: JUANITA NATHAN
The Liberal Party’s statement The Liberal party has made significant investments in infrastructure. affordable housing and healthcare to support families and ensure no one is left behind in Pickering-Brooklin. However, global economic uncertainty and trade wars now threaten our jobs, … Continue reading
AMICA PICKERING: It was all GREEK…just terrific !
Opah! Athens, Patras, Lamia, Kalamata and Corinth…maybe we couldn’t get there easily but AMICA PICKERING brought here! Thursday, April 3rd, was Greek Day at AMICA PICKERING. Music from the Ionian islands, iconic Greek foods, accompanied by Amica’s bar specials. The … Continue reading
EDITORIAL: The power of the vote means little
Voters are being conned…by the politicians for whom they voted. By the government that developed an electoral system that is flawed in many ways and many instances. First, the Canadian parliamentary system is worth little. Your ballot is used to … Continue reading
TECH: 10 Commandments of SAFE COMPUTING
Fortify Your Defenses Install strong antivirus/anti-malware software and keep it updated. I use and recommend Emsisoft as well as Windows Defender. Guard Your Gateway Experts advise one should secure their home router with a unique password. Routers come with default … Continue reading
PRICE PLANS
PRICING PLANS I am NOT SELLING. This ‘price list’ is a suggestion for donations that I use to defray the cost of producing this website and its associated monthly newsletter. Don’t write me to quibble. If you see value in my work, … Continue reading
POLITICS: CANDIDATES
CONSERVATIVES Alicia Vianga LIBERALS Juanita Nathan NDP James Nye GREEN PARTY Andrea Wood PEOPLE’s PARTY OF CANADA Lisa Robinson CENTRIST PARTY OF CANADA Zainab Rana
AGEING & SENIORS: HEALTH: Dementia is more common than many people think
Nearly 1 million Canadians have dementia to some extent. I have had moments where I have forgotten something, forgotten a person’s name, gone down to the cantina but forgot why, forgotten the name of an organization that I deal with often. … Continue reading
BOOKS: ‘Reedsy’ – a place to discover interesting books to read
Here’s a website for book lovers. It offers suggestions for future reading, reviews of books and opportunities for publishing your own material if you are a writer. Check it out and browse its stacks -> REEDSY
MAYOR ASHE’S Desk: March summary and commentary
Mayor Ashe’s COUNCIL MEETINGS SUMMARY – March, 2025 Hey Pickering, It’s Mayor Kevin Ashe and here’s some of the monthly reach out to our council meetings. It’s last night’s meeting at March 24th, I’d like to update you on. Pickleball … Continue reading
DURHAM POLICE: Attack incident at AJAX library
Racism, hate incidents, personal assault…all too prevalent even though we seem to be working hard to eradicate from our society. This attack took place in the Ajax Public Library…a woman wearing a hijab was assaulted and her apparel was almost … Continue reading
POLITICS: CANADAVOTES: Election SZP
Predicting the election at this mid-campaign point may be a fool’s folly, but Carney and the Liberals maintain a very healthy lead in every poll since Carney became leader of the Party. Carney doing right Carney may be politically inexperienced, … Continue reading
PICKERING: Land Development, TACC Developers, commentariesat City Hall, maybe? ?
Something is troubling about this land development… TACC Developments has started work on land they purchased from a local farmer during COVID times — land that was part of the now-infamous Greenbelt scandal. This area, near Concession 3 … Continue reading
TRAVEL: A terrifying reason to avoid Trump’s America
There’s a terrifying reason to avoid Trump’s America President Donald Trump holds an executive order in the Oval Office of the White House on April 9, 2025, in Washington. By Bruce ArthurColumnist Bruce Arthur is a columnist for the Star. … Continue reading
PICKERING: City celebrates 25th anniversary with new banners
The City of Pickering marked a significant milestone in its 25th anniversary celebrations with the unveiling of specially curated art banners, now prominently displayed on the exteriors of Pickering City Hall and the Chestnut Hill Developments Recreation Complex (CHDRC). Designed … Continue reading
