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UPDATE: PATRONAGE or CORRUPTION ? FORD government 2023
UPDATE: Is this an example of Ontario taxpayers getting their money’s worth or another example of the corruption in the Ford Govt? Absolutely incredible!!! Ford hired this guy to consult about Ontario Place, salary $170,000 He was to analyze, evaluate … Continue reading
The SZPINNER JUNE 2023 Newsletter
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EDITORIAL: Everything old should be new again
Life was simpler before. So it seemed, more joyful, more delightful, more pleasureful. Even Hollywood concurs that the old days were happier days. The entertainment center of the world is trying to return to those happier times by producing sequels … Continue reading
PICKERING: Nuclear public alert SYSTEMS TEST…TEST NOT DONE!
[ The TEST never occurred. The noticed below was published but the test was not carried out. Is this serious endangerment of the population in that people are publicly warned/notified of an imminent action by the authorities but it is … Continue reading
PICKERING: Calendar of SPOTLIGHT SERIES presentations
Free Interactive seminars with local guest speakers. All seminars are free. Registration is required. Register in advance using the codes provided at pickering.ca/active. Getting The Most From Your Healthcare Appointment Thursday, June 1 10:00 am – 11:30 am Activity code: … Continue reading
Steak Marinades
Steak Marinades Marinades will tenderize your steaks and make them juicier and more flavourful. Try each marinade below. Save your favourite ones and then tweak them to your specific flavour tastes. Classic Steak Marinade The classic steak marinade is a … Continue reading
Chicken marinades
Chicken marinades A great way to add flavour and tenderness to grilled chicken. Lemon and Herb Marinade: Mix together lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, salt, pepper, and your choice of herbs (e.g. thyme, oregano, rosemary). Marinate the chicken for at … Continue reading
PICKERING: Councillors influenced by big developers?
NATIONAL LEADERS – can you name any of these
Can you name the NATIONAL LEADER of these countries? Updating you on the names Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky China … Continue reading
PICKERING: “Land Over Landings” declines award from Pickering mayor
TORONTO: Complete list of CANDIDATES
List of Toronto Mayoral CANDIDATES [Candidates with * …click to get more information] Abdulsalam, Bahira bahira@mayorfortoronto.ca Acquaye, Emmanuel candidateemmanuel@gmail.com Acton, Blake Ahmed, Sharif sharif4change@gmail.com Alam, Asadul Allan, Gru Jesse office@gru4mayor.ca Aly, Atef Apostolopoulos, Dionysios Atkinson, Darren Atkinson, Jamie Bailão, Ana … Continue reading
EDITORIAL: “TRUMP”…no more
Stephen Colbert, a late-night talk show host, stopped using the name “Trump” on air about 2 years ago. Brilliant, and does it ever anger T****. The X-president, X-man can barely utter the name Colbert without exploding into an angry tyrant … Continue reading
EDITORIAL: Woe….for the simpler times!
Recently, I read a piece by Dan Rather, a past CBS broadcast news anchorman, where he was nostalgic about the typewriter and the atmosphere it created anywhere where a writer was creating some piece of writing. Click: TYPEWRITER Reading the … Continue reading
PICKERING: Nuclear Preparedness
Durham Region Nuclear Emergency Procedures The emergency procedures plan is out of date, published in 2018. The councillors were notified of this at a Ward 1 Town Hall early in 2023. Nothing has been published about any notification. The Region … Continue reading
PICKERING: City cashes in thanks to Casino
May 10, 2023 City of Pickering received $4,230,279 as fourth-quarter payment from the Casino recently. During OLG’s fiscal year, from April 1, 2022 to March 31, 2023, Pickering has received $16,641,766. Since the gaming site opened in July 2021, Pickering … Continue reading
PICKERING: Conservative Party: An event organized by PUCA
Conservative Party: An event organized by PUCA local Pickering-Uxbridge Conservative Party Association The buzz from the Pub-Night with Pints and Politics event organized by Pickering-Uxbridge members of the federal Conservative Party continues. It was a well-attended gathering of people interested … Continue reading
EDITORIAL: No cojones !
It’s your money they are playing with! Here we go again, another example of government ineptitude, narrow vision, and inadequate research, all at your expense, the taxpayer. The Ontario government has announced a plan to combat auto theft. Every 48 … Continue reading
PICKERING: Conservative Party News/Update (advertisement)
[Advertisement] April was a busy month with an even busier month planned! Thank you to the many Conservatives who have come out and participated. In March we have done the following: Participated in Legion Branch No. 606’s Easter Day Parade … Continue reading
PICKERING: Council Meeting Highlights, April 24, 2023
City of Pickering passes 2023 Current & Capital Budgets The approved Current Budget is $82,162,832 The approved Capital Budget is $58,899,668 The City’s portion of the residential property tax bill will increase by 2.44%. This increase, when combined with the … Continue reading
PICKERING: Moment of Reflection
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PICKERING: Only one councillor voted against tax increases
One councillor voted against tax hikes for residents of Pickering. It would have been interesting to hear the debate on this topic!
PICKERING: Pickering Public Library special event, May 27
May 27, 10 am – 4 pm Join us at Central Library and explore your library beyond the books! Come see live demos of some of the equipment available in the Maker Space! From sewing machines to coding there will … Continue reading
The SZPINNER MAY 2023 Newsletter
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PICKERING: WARD 2 Town hall REPORT
Ward 2 Town Hall Report The Ward 2 Town Hall, Apr. 25, held by WARD 2 councillors, Linda Cook and Mara Nagy was a very informative and friendly event. These rookie councillors could give veteran councillors some needed pointers on … Continue reading
PICKERING: WARD 1 Town Hall REPORT
Ward 1 Town Hall Councillers Brenner and Robinson, an unbeLEAFably comprehensive meeting Lessons learned at the Ward 1 Town Hall Town Halls are opportunities for local residents to express views and voice concerns relating to their city councillors’ work and … Continue reading
PICKERING: Council Meeting Apr 24 – REPORT
From Richard’s desk… REPORT: City of Pickering: Council meeting, Apr. 24 Primary Agenda: Pickering Airport There were about a dozen delegations presenting to the Pickering Councillors, and most of them dealt with the proposed Pickering airport. Mary Delany, LandoverLandings Mary … Continue reading
IT AIN’T OVER YET!
It Ain’t Over Yet By Michael McFarland My heart’s in the right place; what’s left of it, I guess My heart ain’t the problem; it’s my mind that’s a total mess It ain’t over yet; you can mark my word … Continue reading
NEWS&BITS: Valuable and practical hacks
Ongoing uncategorized list of tips, ideas, and useful suggestions based on non-tested Internet research. Write Richard with your feedback for a tested tip: zippyonego@gmail.com The risk of heart attack can be reduced by drinking a glass or two of water … Continue reading
EDITORIAL: PSAC strike imminent
The Public Service Alliance Coalition is about to walk out on strike. Wage demands are their biggest demand. Foolish or futile demands? The corporate powers and their political partners pay lip service to care about workers. Politicians have never taken … Continue reading
EDITORIAL: Morons on the road !
AIR QUALITY: 4 16 23 WARNING again
NEWS&BITS: An excellent website for computer people
Click the logo above to access their excellent newsletter. It’s free, so explore its menus to get the most of all that they offer at no charge. We have been using/connected with Cloudeight for a couple of years now and … Continue reading
AIR QUALITY: WARNING 4 14 23
AIR QUALITY: WORST IN CANADA (Toronto Pickering) 4 14 23
AIR QUALITY (CANADA)
AIR QUALITY: REPORT 4 14 23
A SPECIAL AIR QUALITY STATEMENT is in place due to the possibility of deteriorating air quality. Hot and sunny conditions are expected to cause increasing ground-level ozone concentrations this afternoon in the above regions. Moderate-risk AQHI values are possible throughout … Continue reading
EDITORIAL: May she rest in peace
Sgt. Maureen Breau Quebec Provincial Police. Pause for a moment as respect for another fallen police officer. Thank the next police officer you encounter for the job they do to make life safer and more secure for each … Continue reading
HEALTH: Weight loss…no magic answer…diet, exercise and determination
Consult with your doctor about weight loss. There is no easy solution but your doctor will advise you on what may work best for you. This article may also give you some insights regarding some popular weight loss medications and … Continue reading
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NEWS&BITS: The world is going wacko…or have we already arrived?
Walmart is selling these tshirts supplied by third party producers. You, of clean mind and no alterior thinking, would read the tshirt caption as “REcycle, REuse, REnew, REthink…but upon closer examine and taking joining the first letter of cycle, use, … Continue reading
PICKERING: Spotlight Series – homelessness awareness
SCAMS: ANOTHER ONE…they never stop
Be sure to unmute your volume button. Click —-> Grocery rebate scam
NEWS n BITS: AI – Artificial Intelligence: valuable tool or potential threat?
Artificial intelligence Artificial intelligence is the development of computer systems that can perform tasks that typically require human intelligence, such as visual perception, speech recognition and decision-making. This computer tool may not be of interest to many readers, especially the … Continue reading
PICKERING: Spotlight Series Interactive Seminars for adults 55+
PICKERING: TORONTO MAYORAL RACE
Though the Toronto campaign for mayor of Toronto is not Pickering news, many residents are still very interested in this political race. Toronto Star City hall bureau chief, David Rider, has launched an excellent first piece regarding the campaign with … Continue reading
PICKERING: Council members 2023
PICKERING: MARDI GRAS – AMICA STYLE
AMICA RETIREMENT HOME had a party on Sunday, April 2. The celebrants ranged from old coots to old pooches…maybe said a bit politically incorrectly but these party people showed no signs of age and surprising energy and spirit in their … Continue reading
EDITORIAL: Political corruption, condescension, and chicanery
Well they’ve done it again, still trying to con us into believing they are working on our behalf. The federal government recently approved the Rogers-Shaw Communications merger after rejected it many times. What changed? Not the players? Perhaps some financial … Continue reading
CARJACKING WARNING: new scheme for stealing your car and invading your home
WARNING FROM POLICE Warning..!!!! Warning..!!!! Warning..!!!! THIS APPLIES TO BOTH WOMEN AND MEN BEWARE OF PAPER ON THE BACK WINDOW OF YOUR VEHICLE – It’s a NEW WAY TO DO CARJACKINGS (NOT A JOKE) I was parked in a public … Continue reading
NEWS&BITS: ITALY, OGGI Magaziner: Pope pissed with pushy paparazzi Pompezzo
Pope Francis was released from Casa Santa Maria d’Alighieri today but his planned getaway to avoid the paparazzi and the press failed. The press and paparazzi gathered at the front of the hospital disappointed in their expectations as the pope … Continue reading
PICKERING: WARD 2 Town Hall…UPDATE
Next TOWN HALL: Tentative Agenda (to be confirmed) Focus on City programs and services available to Seniors Changes to snow clearing program Improvements to the Waterfront parking program, and Reminder regarding Senior’s Property tax program.
NEWS&BITS: Italy temporarily bans ChatGPT over privacy concerns
NEWS&BITS: PICKERING: Animal Shelter receives $25k from PetSmart Charities
The SZPINNER APRIL ’23 Newsletter
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SENIORS, HEALTH: Older Adult Centres’ Association
OACAO provides support and assistance to Older Adults and their caregivers. They present workshops that advise and inform caregivers and seniors in general about better living as they age. Empower Your Mind, Empower your Life – How to Thrive in … Continue reading
SOUTH PICKERING SENIORS’ CLUB
South Pickering Seniors’ Club This club is an association of seniors with the goal of enriching the lives of their members. For more information, click on the various subtitles listed below: SPSC website SPSC detail description SPCS activities … Continue reading
Connect to SOUTH PICKERING SENIORS CLUB website
Click –> SPSC website
South Pickering Seniors Club
The South Pickering Seniors Club A seniors’ activities club that is excellently developed, very well-organized and finely managed. Begun in 1974 when 6 seniors met in a basement to talk about forming a seniors club, to the present time where … Continue reading
SPSCA “Come out and give it a try” ACTIVITIES SCHEDULE
ACTIVITY DAY TIME BADMINTON Monday 1:00 – 3:00 pm BALLROOM DANCING Friday 2:15 – 3:45 pm BID EUCHRE Monday 1:00 – 4:00 pm Wednesday 6:30 – 9:30 pm BILLIARDS Mon – Fri 9:00am – 9:00pm Saturday 9:00am – … Continue reading
PICKERING: Rougemount Community & Recreation Association to launch this spring.
The Rougemount Community and Recreation Association is planning to launch for May 1, 2023. Information flyers will be available soon, along with more information about the association.
PICKERING walks the talk: City begins improving communication
Thought the City of Pickering has not yet begun improving its digital footprint at Pickering.ca, it has taken the first steps to improve communication with its residents by publishing “Council Meeting highlights,” (Mar 27/23). A great start to the promise … Continue reading
Down memory lane….if ya got memory!
Someone asked the other day…………. ‘What was your favourite fast food when you were growing up?’ ‘We didn’t have fast food when I was growing up, I informed him, ‘All our food was slow.’ ‘C’mon, seriously. Where did you eat?’ … Continue reading
EDITORIAL: Our governments, our friends? Way to go Doggie Ford
Ford government cutting back OHIP-covered eye services for some seniors Way to go Doggie Ford at Queen’s Park Another example of our governments looking out for our best interests. Governments are not intended to be friends with their citizens. Doggie … Continue reading
Reversible causes of dementia in older adults
Reversible causes of dementia in older adults Cognitive Decline something is missing Source: Ian McClymont, PENSIONER FITNESS. Early Identification and Accurate Diagnosis are Key Reversible causes of dementia in older adults. Early identification and accurate diagnosis can improve patient outcomes. … Continue reading
PICKERING: Ward 2 Town Hall, volatile and fiery
The Ward 2 Town Hall. Mar. 20th was a volatile and vociferous meeting managed superbly by the ward’s two rookie councilors, Linda Cook and Mara Nagy. They recognized soon after the meeting started that they were holding a tiger by … Continue reading
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
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
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
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.
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
* * * 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
PICKERING: Councillor ROBINSON newsletter
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
PICKERING: BRENNER Newsletter….very comprehensive
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
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
PICKERING: PICKLES Newsletter . . . OUTSTANDING
Regional Councillor, Ward 3, Dave Pickles has launched his first enewsletter and it is excellent.
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
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
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
Da VINCI CODE, Dan Brown
Da VINCI CODE, Dan Brown The Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown is one of the most commercially successful novels of the 21st century, known for its fast-paced plot, intricate puzzles, and controversial takes on history and religion. Synopsis While … Continue reading
DAYLIGHT, David Baldacci
Daylight is a troubling read. Less entertainment and pleasure and more thought provocation and mental prodding. My feeling is that it is a lukewarm example of David Baldacci. SynopsisFBI Agent Atlee Pine’s search for her sister Mercy clashes with military … Continue reading
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?
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
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
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
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
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
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
EDITORIAL: Politics, USA, Canada – stages for clowns
The United States doesn’t have a monopoly on political clowns, though they have really its ridiculous ones. Politicas is a stage where political clowns can really shine. In the US, they are presidential candidates, in Canada, provincial premiers and mayoral … Continue reading →