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BRENNER MARCH eNEWSLETTER
Councillor Brenner is very concientious about keeping his constituents informed and up to date on his current municipal activities and issues. CLICK THE FORM YOU PREFER BELOW (patience please) ….. PDF – FULL NWSLTTER: BRENNER MAR eNEWSLETTER SUMMARIZED FORMAT: … Continue reading
PICKERING: City Recognized as an Ontario Age-Friendly Community
The City of Pickering is pleased to announce that it has received official recognition as an Ontario Age-Friendly Community, reaffirming its commitment to creating an inclusive, accessible, and supportive city for residents of all ages. The Ontario Age-Friendly Community Recognition … Continue reading
FERMO OBIT
Fermo the Great Registered as “Fermo the favoured,” he will always be “Fermo the Great” in our books. May 2012 We drove Hamilton way, a nice spring day and we were headed out to pick up our newly purchased young … Continue reading
The SZPINNER MAR 2026 Issue
MAR 2026 Newsletter
HEALTH: Seniors’ safety and security
The best medical alert system in Canada.
HEALTH: Fear of Falling
The “fear of falling” is fact rather than fallacy. People who have fallen, especially older adults, remember the fall and its repercussions and want to avoid it happening again in the future. Read more about this fear at FEAR_of_FALLING
POLITICS (USA): DeNiro joins Springsteen and other American celebrities in active opposition to Trump
[I don’t like giving T**** any more spotlighting than he already is receiving but I think it is crucial that we never stop being aware of this mad man’s actions and endeavours. Where we can, we must fight and oppose … Continue reading
BREAKING NEWS: Marilyn Dennis retiring
Marilyn Dennis of radio and TV broadcast is retiring. End of a great run, retirement of an outstanding woman TV personality. We wish her well. More info at -. DENNIS
PICKERING: Best Town Hall presentation….ever
PICKERING TOWN HALL…best ever CRIME PREVENTION The recent Pickering Councillors’ Town Hall organized Councillors Brenner, Butt, and Pickles was one of the best ever: great attendance, valuable topic, outstanding presenters and a very current topic of interest to residents … Continue reading
PICKERING: Proposed change in housing density plan…density will increase
Comprehensive Summary: Pickering Housing Density Proposal 1. Comprehensive Summary of the Proposed Change The City of Pickering is considering an Official Plan Amendment that would change the permitted residential density for a property in the Bay Ridges neighbourhood. Currently, the … Continue reading
POLITICS (USA): American commentator Tim Snyder on T****’s speech…..
Fascist Failure The State of Trump Timothy Snyder | February 25, 2026 Overview: Trump is Failing at Fascism Trump’s fundamental problem is structural: to complete a fascist political transition, a leader needs a bloody, popular, and victorious war. That prize … Continue reading
POLITICS (USA): T**** State of Union speech in readable form
T**** delivered his State of the Union address in a 2 hour speech (1 hr, 48 mins). Here is a more readable form of the full speech…. __________________ State of the Union Address President T**** Address to a Joint Session … Continue reading
TECH DESK: AI fakes the news…you cannot believe what you see
AI is so good, fake images look very authentic. Here are two examples that are AI generated images. They are not real life. None of these photos is authentic. They are all fake but two of them look very realistic. … Continue reading
POLITICS (USA): What to watch for in T****’s State of the Union address tonight
Trump’s State of the Union Address What to Watch For Tonight Source: CBC News • February 24, 2026 • Address begins 9:00 p.m. ET Key Things to Watch The Supreme Court Dynamic — By tradition, justices sit front-row-centre in direct … Continue reading
RESERVED (**PP**): AI comparison – ChatGPT vs Claude
ChatGPT vs. Claude Which AI Assistant Is Right for You? Artificial intelligence assistants have become everyday tools for millions of people — and two names dominate the conversation: ChatGPT (by OpenAI) and Claude (by Anthropic). Both are powerful, both are … Continue reading
HEALTH: FIVE THINGS TO DO DAILY TO AGE BETTER
FIVE Things You Should Do Every Day to Age Better
SPEED DIAL 2: *** Absolutely the best app*** to organize, manage and navigate INTERNET SITES
SPEED DIAL 2 “An absolutely essential tool for every Internet explorer.” Speed Dial 2 is an applet, a Google extension, that is absolutely the best tool for your INTERNET exploration. It is intuitive, easy to learn, and very easy to use … Continue reading
PICKERING: Flowers – out of circulation at PPL
She’s leaving the PPL _____ [Previously] Jackie Flowers Director and CEO In May, 2020, Jackie Flowers became the CEO and Director of Public Libraries at the Pickering Public Library in Pickering in May, 2020, replacing former head, Cathy Grant. Prior … Continue reading
TECHNOLOGY: Frustration with AI and various help assistances
Computer assistance and AI are starting to really irritate me.It seems to offer help quickly and effectively but not without limitations and unacceptable instructions. Almost every instance of assistance is linked with some connection to a request for money, either … Continue reading
POLITICS: Conservative Party candidate nomination in Pickering-Brooklin
The Conservative Party is undertaking the nomination process for a candidate to represent the riding of Pickering-Brooklin. An invitation to participate in the process has been issued by the Party explaining that to do so requires membership in the party. … Continue reading
POLITICS (USA): American psychologist claims actually T**** suffering from dementia
Dr. John Gartner is a Baltimore psychologist who has diagnosed Donald T**** as suffering from frontal temporal dementia. [Source: Thanks to Reg Rea, site visitor. Transcription may have errors or typos. Richard] __________________ View his YouTube video declaration at GARTNER … Continue reading
POLITICS (USA): T**** and American govt destroying Cuba
The UGLY American is engaging in dictatorial and destructive international policies aimed at destroying Cuba and its governing regime. This is not the 1962 Cuban missile crisis where Russia was threatening the US with missile base construction. This is a … Continue reading
RCRA neighbourhood assoc: KUDOS to the RCRA for a very valuable engagement with the community
ROUGEMOUNT COMMUNITY RECREATION ASSOCIATION: the neighbourhood association held its second annual general meeting, a very informative session at St. Monica’s school, Feb 19. President Peggy Bowie and her executive deserve praise and kudos for a very valuable and constructive presentation … Continue reading
POLITICS (USA): The use of Nazism in the T**** administration
I have been imaging and implying that the T**** government has comparisons with the policies of the autocratic government of Naxi Germany for a long time. Now read The Contrarian’s take on it…[The Contrarian is a widely read American political … Continue reading
NETFLIX streaming TV: EVERWOOD – soap TV that is worth binge watching if you love life
Four seasons of outstanding soap television Peter Harris Manchester Evening News – Live Content Editor Every episode of what many regard as ‘one of the best series ever’ is now available for streaming on Netflix. All four seasons of Everwood … Continue reading
POLITICS (USA): NO KINGS PROTEST
The ‘NO KINGS’ protest, Mar. 28/26 may be occuring in the US only. However, anti-T**** supporters in other geographical areas may have ways of showing support for the ‘No Kings’ protest rallies and those protestors. Keep informed about the events; … Continue reading
POLITICS (USA): Keep aware, be attentive…we are living in very historical times.
[We are watching history unfold before our very eyes, the collapsing of American democracy. Donald T**** is doing everything he can, not to destroy democracy outright, but to establish his supreme authority. The man is trying to establish a dictatorship … Continue reading
POLITICS (USA): TWO CELEBRITY CHAMPIONS OF AMERICAN DEMOCRACY
Stephen Colbert, Late night TV host -> COLBERT Bruce Springsteen, music giant -> SPRINGSTEEN
PRODUCTIVITY CHAMPIONS: You can be one
Be the best at what you do. In computer work, it’s called PRODUCTIVITY. Here are ideas and advice to becoming a PRODUCTIVITY CHAMPION. Go for it !
POLITICS (USA): The first real step to saving American democracy…BRAVO BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN
Finally, someone notable launches the first concrete step to the removal of Donald (psycho) T**** as President. Watch the video to hear BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN launching his campaign to end T****’s days in office and save American democracy. View Springsteen VIDEO
RESERVED (**PP**): MY USE OF AI – THOUGHTS, COMMENTS AND ADVICE
I am exploring AI a lot. My biggest lamentation relating to AI is that I never thought of recording interaction there for future reference. Discussion with AI I spent one recent session with Claude (Anthropic) AI in a very lengthy … Continue reading
RESERVED (**PP**): A COMMENT ABOUT MY USE OF AI
Be cautious I like AI and use it more and more. However, before anyone just jumps into using AI openly and without caution, let me give you some warnings. AI can publish errors AI makes mistakes, publishes errors. These are … Continue reading
A TIME FOR MERCY, John Grisham
A Time for Mercy, John Grisham Court room drama that concentrates on the behind-the-scenes legal processes rather than the actual court drama. Nevertheless, the book still is a engaging read. Synopsis Jake Brigance, the protagonist of A Time to … Continue reading
RESERVED (**PP**): EXTENSIVE USE OF AI
AI is the latest computer innovation, arriving within the last couple of years and I am beginning to use it a lot. I find it not only helpful, but able to do computer actions that are far beyond my computer … Continue reading
RESERVED (**PP**): PAID SUBSCRIBERS explained
DAILY section is reserved for site visitors who are more than casual computer users, computer users who use computers as they are intended, digital information management work horses. Other than this introductory post, all other posts are password-protected, accessible to … Continue reading
POLITICS (World): Iran’s Impossible Choice: What Options Do Protesters Really Have?
Understanding the Brutal Mathematics of Revolution Since December 28, 2025, Iran has witnessed what many are calling the largest uprising since the 1979 Islamic Revolution. Government forces have killed an estimated 6,000 to 18,000 protesters—potentially the largest massacre in modern … Continue reading
PICKERING: Visit the Waterfront virtually
For those folks who are unable to go out, click the images below to visit the Pickering Waterfront VIRTUALLY. [ Thank you Garry Winsor ]
HEALTH: Eggs are great health benefit
What if I eat 4 eggs daily? Both eggs and meat are excellent sources of protein. However, unlike meat, which is a muscle tissue, eggs contain the nutrient blueprint to build an entire organism. This is a significant difference. Egg … Continue reading
ADIOS CUBA: Nos vemos luego….America’s destroys any humanitarianism for Cuba
Adios “Humanitarianism”…the USA is here. Ever see the movie, “The Ugly American?” Well, they should make a new version: “The abhorrent America” starring Donald T****. The USA under numerous presidents has shown itself to be a bully that wants its … Continue reading
EDITORIAL: The US has pushed American Manifest Destiny on Cuba for more than 60 years
America, the beautiful, Believer in democracy, freedom and equality…just not for everyone. Cuba once was dominated econcomically by U.S. Big Business, from sugar production facilities to banking and investment institutions. The nation was a playground for American businesses and American … Continue reading
NEWS ALERT: Cuba is a “NO VACATIONS” zone
PT-CTP: MAYOR ASHE AND CRONIES CRUSHING PICKERING WITH STEEP TAXATION
POINT: We can thank Ashe and his cronies for the last four years of steep decline of the City of Pickering, but no problem with raising taxes so I have no use for him or sending birthday wishes. The sooner … Continue reading
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PICKERING: COMMUNITY MEETING – PERSONAL SAFETY PRESENTATION
Brian Gonyou, the session presenter, brings 25 years’ experience in the military where he served with specialized units and 15 years as a tactical trainer and Human Performance officer, helping him develop personal skills the fields of personal awareness and … Continue reading
Q: HOW TO ASK A QUESTION ?
Type and email your question to zippyonego@gmail.com
PICKERING: BRENNER FEB 2026 NEWSLETTER
Councillor Brenner is very aware of the importance of keeping his constituents as informed as possible. He does this by holding Town Halls periodically and and publishing his monthly newsletter.
POLITICS (USA): We are not Nazis
We are not Nazis. No Kings, No Dictators. [Joyce Vance, American commentator, Feb 6] I wrote this piece, titled “Are We The Nazis Now?” back in October last year. There were so many awful things happening, mostly to immigrants, but … Continue reading
St. Valentine – the real story
The Heart of St. Valentine Let me tell you the heart of the story of St. Valentine. the protester for love. St. Valentine has become synonymous with love, chocolates , and romantic handwritten cards, yet the man himself remains an … Continue reading
RETIREMENT: Blue Jays catcher-colour analysis commentator Buck Martinez retires
Legendary Blue Jays commentator Buck Martinez announced he is retiring on Friday, ending a career with the team that began 38 years ago. “After the World Series, my wife Arlene and I had plenty of time to think about the past and … Continue reading
Ruth Coghill: Words to Inspire, Jan 2026
Ruth Coghill is a dynamic and vibrant inspirational speaker bringing the Word of the Lord presentation audiences. She can be booked to speak to your gatherings.
PICKERING: Mayor Ashe’s JAN 2026 RECAP
Available here, a video and a transript of Mayor Kevin: JAN Recap VIDEO ________________________________________________ TRANSCRIPT Hello Pickering, It’s your Mayor Kevin Ashe here for my monthly recap of the council meeting of January 26 where we had a full agenda. … Continue reading
POLITICS (USA): Dan Rather commentary about T**** cheating
Dan Rather, retired American newsbroadcaster and 90+ years old, still writes incisive commentary that is dead on target. His current piece is about how T**** is likely to lose the mid-term elections and he knows it. The size, number and … Continue reading
PICKERING: Better health care announcement – more CT scan capacvity
PICKERING: What’s happening in Pickering in FEBRUARY
WEIGHT LOSS – LONG VERSION
10 Morning Habits That Help You Lose Weight Rachel Ajmera, MS, RD – Healthline, 1.28.26 No matter what your weight loss goals are, losing weight can feel impossible at times. However, shedding a few pounds doesn’t have to involve a … Continue reading
WEIGHT LOSS – SHORT VERSION
Morning Habits That Support Weight Loss Healthline — Rachel Ajmera, MS, RD Why Mornings Matter Small, consistent morning habits can support weight loss without requiring major diet or lifestyle overhauls. What you do early in the day can influence appetite, … Continue reading
HEALTH: Morning habits that help with weight loss
WEIGHT LOSS -> FULL VERSION WEIGHT LOSS => SHORT VERSION
RECIPES: 15 minute creamy TOMATO SOUP
HEALTH: DEMENTIA of DIGITAL OVERLOAD ??
So you go to the basement and forget why. You go to the garage but forget why you went there. You don’t remember where you put something down. It’s likely a case of digital overload rather than dementia. Dementia or … Continue reading
PICKERING: Replacement potassium iodide pills | City of Pickering
Replacement potassium iodide pills | City of Pickering By City of Pickering The City of Pickering is sharing this news release on behalf of the Region of Durham and partners: Replacement potassium iodide pills to be distributed to residents near … Continue reading
PICKERING UPDATE: Councillor Shaheen BUTT updating his constituents
Every Pickering councillor is a strong, dynamic and active elected official of the Pickering community. Councillor Shaheen Butt is one of them and he is committed to keeping his community informed.
Govt of Canada: Letter to Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Information
Honorable Minister Evan Solomon Ministry of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation. Honorable Evan Solomon Ministry for Digital Information Dear Sir, I have been publishing a website at www.szpin.ca and a monthly newsletter for nearly 10 years, both simply informational services … Continue reading
EVERYONE: Be very wary about any and all news broadcasts on any device
BE VERY WARY ABOUT ALL NEWSCASTS YOU NOW SEE OR HEAR FROM ANY SOURCE AI has become so powerful and dynamic. You cannot trust any news cast you now see or hear. If you have any doubts about a newscast, … Continue reading
AGEING: Retirement doesn’t have to cool the fire
Marsha Barber, Torstar contributor, Feb 1, 2026 [ This article has a slant favouring older women and retirees. Not that there is anything wrong with that per se, but it does give one the feeling of exclusion. Exclusion of men … Continue reading
POLITICS (USA): This AmeriKa is UNBELIEVABLE
Trump’s real plan for America hasn’t been derailed by his apparent walk back in Minnesota By Justin Ling, Feb 1, 2026, Toronto Star Donald Trump was always crystal clear about his most ambitious plan: He wanted to deport one million … Continue reading
VALENTINE LOVE MELODIES
Unchained Melody The Righteous Brothers At Last Etta James When a Man Loves a Woman Percy Sledge Can’t Help Falling in Love Elvis Presley When they begin the Beguine Cole Porter As Time Goes Dooley Wilson (Casablanca) Cheek to Cheek … Continue reading
CARLOS SANTANA: An entertainer for all time
Dan Rather, retired CBS newscaster, writes great columns even in his 90s. This one highlights one of the greatest Latino musicians of all time, Carlos Santana. Read the details and enjoy the video.
The SZPINNER FEB 2026 Issue
FEB 2026 Newsletter
POLITICS (USA): DAN RATHER-Journalists no longer safe in America
Arrested for Doing His Job Dan Rather Steady, /31/2026 If you dispatch two dozen federal law enforcement officers to arrest a single journalist, you’re doing more than apprehending a suspect, you’re sending a message. The message is this: no journalist … Continue reading
PICKERING: MP Juanita Nathan’s THAI PONGAL and TAMIL HERITAGE MONTH CELEBRATION
Tamil Heritage Month Celebration: A Community United in Joy Approximately 600 attendees gathered at the Ajax Events Centre on Notion Road on January 31st for the Tamil Heritage Month Celebration, presented and hosted by Pickering MP Juanita Nathan. The event … Continue reading
POLITICS (USA): Dan Rather comments re Minneapolis
Hiding in Plain Sight Dan Rather Team Steady, 1-29/2026 When United States law enforcement officers cover their faces, they send a clear message: We’re not accountable to anyone. This tyrannical Donald Trump-Stephen Miller immigration tactic is working as planned. … Continue reading
POLITICS (USA): Maybe they can’t do anything about it….
AmeriKans are either helpless nincompoops or incredibly passive rubes. The ass**le in the White House has been eroding and destroying American democracy for months and Americans do nothing about it beyond words of opposition and protest. It is absolutely amazing … Continue reading
PICKERING: What you need to know about dealing with snow in Pickering
What you need to know about dealing with snow in Pickering Kristen Calis DurhamRegion.com As Pickering works to clean up the snow, the city is reminding residents of what to expect and how to stay safe in the winter weather. … Continue reading
WEATHER ALERT: Winter weather warning for January end
HEALTH: ATTN Ontario Caregivers
[Caregivers play a vital but often unrecognized role in Ontario’s health and social care system. Across the province, an estimated four million caregivers provide essential physical, emotional, and practical support to family members, partners, friends, and neighbours who live with … Continue reading
SCAMS ALERT: Six Tips to Protect Scams & Fraud
Which generation is more likely to fall for online scams? The answer may surprise you. Despite being immersed in digital technology since birth, younger generations—often called “digital natives”—are statistically more likely to fall victim to online fraud’ This phenomenon is … Continue reading
POLITICS (USA): Dan Rather, retired newscaster, is so right but are Amerikans listening???
The Doormat Branch of Government Congress is ineffective, unpopular, and our last best hope Dan Rather and Team Steady Jan 22, 2026 Senate Majority Leader John Thune and Speaker of the House Mike Johnson. Credit: Getty Images Enough … Continue reading
POLITICS (USA): More HOT AIR
Maybe they really cannot do anything about the state their country is in, but it is hard to believe. One would think that if there is enough nation wide protest, it would get the message through to their political leaders … Continue reading
Super Bowl BUDWEISER Ad
Great creativity…the Budweiser commercials are always worth watching. However, when the Super Bowl is broadcast in Canada, the American commercials are all blocked. Too bad, Canadians.
TECHNOLOGY: Sublime is a productivity and knowledge management app
Sublime: A Smarter Way to Collect, Connect, and Use Knowledge In an age of information overload, productivity is no longer just about managing tasks—it’s about managing ideas. Sublime is a modern productivity and knowledge management app designed to help users … Continue reading
A TIME TO KILL, John Grisham
Engaging, entertaining and much more. This book is a pleasure to read on all counts. The narrative is polished prose at its finest, eliciting emotions and feelings from the reader with the turn of every page.
PICKERING: Councillor Robinson ordered to pay back legal fees after third judicial review
Councillor ordered to pay back legal fees after third judicial review Durham radionews, Jan 24/26 The Superior Court of Justice is ruling in favor of the City of Pickering after a third judicial review was initiated by Councillor Lisa Robinson. … Continue reading
POLITICS (USA): More…hot air, hot air, hot air ????
Lies and Lawlessness Timothy Snyder snyder.substack.com 1/25/2026 It is not just the moral horror. It is the political logic. People are dying in American concentration camps, unseen. And people are being executed on American streets, seen by all of us. … Continue reading
POLITICS (USA): It’s nearly impossible to keep up with T****’s destructive policies
David Olive: We are live in a cost-of-living crisis
COST OF LIVING CRISIS
CANADA: Canadians live in a “cost of living” crisis
We live in very troubling times. Perhaps this is not any different than other times. World peace is nonexistent with combat zones scattered throughout the world. Climate change is wreaking havoc on our environment, disrupting our climatic conditions severely in … Continue reading
POLITICS (USA): Liberals who hid Joe Biden’s decline question Trump’s mental fitness
Still fit for office? T**** criticized Joe Biden relentlessly in the closing days of his term, so much so that Biden chose not to seek re-election. T**** will not take the Biden route as he is as obstinate as a … Continue reading
PICKERING: WEATHER ALERT for January 25
PICKERING: Ontario Court Upholds Sanctions Against Councillor in Favour of City of PickeringLegal Win for the City of Pickering
[SUMMARIZED and FULL versions of the Ontario Divisional Court regarding the City of Pickering and Councillor Robinson case] ______________________________ Summarized version Ontario Court Upholds Sanctions Against Councillor in Legal Win for the City of Pickering Third Judicial Review Ends in … Continue reading
ONTARIO: GUIDES for preparing for a NUCLEAR EMERGENCY
Preparation for a nuclear emergency differs for people depending on their distance from the Nuclear Generating Station. Click the GUIDE that applies to you:
ONTARIO: An update to Ontario’s nuclear energy story; plus notable $alarie$
OPG Holds Public Meeting on Pickering Nuclear Plant Updates Community Engagement Draws 50 Residents Ontario Power Generation welcomed approximately 50 community members to a public information session at the Pickering Nuclear Plant on January 22nd. The meeting provided residents with … Continue reading
USA: Is anyone listening? Protests are getting nowhere, more hot air in another form
[Editorial comment: Some is wrong the thinking process of too many Americans. Their madman president is turning the world upside down, destroying their democracy and using federal troops German Gestapo style. It is amazing if not historically tragic that the … Continue reading
TRAVEL: Airport screening is a greater risk for travellers
Source: Reg Rea
TECHNOLOGY: CLICKUP – an all-in-one productivity platform
CLICKUP Your All-in-One Productivity Platform What ClickUp Does ClickUp helps individuals and teams organize, track, and collaborate on work—from managing complex projects to tracking daily tasks. It’s built to be highly customizable, allowing you to tailor the platform to match … Continue reading
POLITICS (usa): T**** is utterly mad…why do Americans accept it?
There’s an old saying in journalism: when someone shows you who they are, believe them. This week in Davos, Switzerland, Donald Trump showed the world exactly who he is—and more importantly, what he’s become. And it should terrify every American … Continue reading
POLITICS: PM Carney’s speech at Davos summit
FULL SPEECH BELOW: [scroll down to the SUMMARIZED version of the speech] Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Remarks at the World Economic Forum Davos, Switzerland – January 20, 2026 It’s a pleasure — and a duty — to be with you … Continue reading
HEALTH: 4 signs of heathy aging
You have no (or few) chronic illnesses In some respects, developing chronic illnesses as we age is inevitable (over 80 per cent of older adults live with one or more chronic health issues), but many of these conditions are preventable. … Continue reading
PICKERING and OTHER ONTARIO CITIES and TOWNS: SALT SHORTAGE…the story behind the story
Here’s the real story: There is a salt shortage because the SALT WAS STOLEN. Salt suppliers are in cahoots with thieves who stole the salt and sold it to companies who are the suppliers of salt to Ontario municipalities. Now … Continue reading →