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EDITORIAL: Should Pickering’s Integrity Commissioner, Jeffrey A. Abrams, be investigated?
“BBB“ B**sh*t Baffles Brains or Bureaucracy Baffles Brains. Here’s a perfect example. The gift-giving rule states clearly that the limit is $500. A number of Pickering councillors exceeded the limit and Pickering resident Anthony Yacub filed a complaint, not to chastise … Continue reading
BITSnBYTES: HODGE PODGE: Jimmie Buffett’s passing jogs thoughts about life
Living life to the fullest! Jimmie Buffett, singer/songwriter, entrepreneur, bon vivant and more. Jimmie passed away Sept 1 but he’ll live forever in “Margaritaville,” the song that captured his philosophy of life. __________________________________ Jimmie lived life with joy and fullness. … Continue reading
AGEING & SENIORS: BITSnBYTES: HEALTH (BRAIN): *** Internet use regularly lower their risk of dementia ***
Older adults who use the internet regularly have half the risk of dementia compared to non-regular users A longitudinal study of a large group of older adults showed that regular internet users had approximately half the risk of dementia compared … Continue reading
RECIPES-TO-TEST: Here’s an idea to try…use CORNSTARCH instead of flour
Here’s an idea for making your air-fried dishes even crispier…instead of using flour used to coat the meat of your air fryer protein…. Use constarch to make your chicken crispy while keeping the dish gluten-free. Cornstarch also thickens sauces, helping … Continue reading
AGEING & SENIORS: SENIORS: Top ten ways for seniors to stay fit?
What are the top ten ways for seniors to stay fit? From Quora Digest Strengthen. You don’t need to pump iron or go to a gym. But you do need to do body weight and light weight exercises that keep … Continue reading
$AVE: SAVE $$$$ on your hotels and restaurant travel expenses
Money saving travel advice travel Szpinner Hotel Reservation system Hotels and restaurants take the biggest bite out of your travel bucks but savings can be had with your accommodation expenses. Do not use Third Party Booking networks Using third-party booking … Continue reading
PICKERING: DURHAM REGION TRANSIT announcement regarding BUS SERVICES
BUS SERVICES ANNOUNCEMENT Durham Transit Update TTC comes to the Rescue Toronto Transit Commission will be providing support to DRT’s September service update following fire at the Oshawa bus depot. Toronto Transit Commission … Continue reading
PICKERING: Open letter to Mayor Ashe and Council
[The open letter displayed below is intended as an informational news article. Posting here does not indicate support for the letter.] Dear Mayor Ashe and Pickering Councillors, We need to talk about Mayor Ashe’s response to the Auditor General’s investigation into the … Continue reading
AGEING & SENIORS: HEALTH & WELL: HEALTH: The benefits of OLIVE OIL
A summary of the benefits of olive oil: Olive oil is a versatile and healthy condiment that may have protective effects against dementia and other chronic diseases. A preliminary study from Harvard suggests that consuming about half a tablespoon of … Continue reading
The SZPINNER SEPT 2023 Newsletter
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BITSnBYTES: THE WAY NEIGHBOURHOODS SHOULD BE !
Where are the old-time neighbourhoods as we remember them? Friendlier? More closely knit? Everyone knew everyone else? Every child was known by name. Everyone watched out for their neighbour, their neighbour’s property while the neighbours were vacationing. Well, those good … Continue reading
COOKING: Do you have a GOOD RECIPE for CHILI?
__________________________________________________________ Looking for a GOOD CHILI recipe… do you make a good chili? ___________________________ Many online recipes claim to make good chilis, but many of these recipes are unappealing for a number of reasons: Too many ingredients ingredients that are hard to … Continue reading
COOKING: * * * 5 Foodie websites * * *
is a food and drink website that provides recipes, cooking techniques, equipment reviews, and stories about food culture and history. The website was founded in 2006 by Ed Levine, a food writer and journalist, and has since won several awards … Continue reading
EDITORIAL: An interesting take from a student in the USA
An American student wrote this. This kid is a thinker. Imagine what he’ll be like as an adult. He definitely hits the nail on its head when it comes to sensitivity, empathy and thoughts about the USA. Not to be … Continue reading
SUNSHINE 01: You’ll enjoy this bit of sunshine!
Watch and listen to a few moments of fun and joy… CHER and ANDY GARCIA singing ABBA’s ‘FERNANDO’ Click the MAXIMIZE SCREEN button and Enjoy!
POLITICS: Stop Sprawl Durham press release
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POLITICS: Has ‘Stop Sprawl Durham’ softened its effort against Dog Ford government
The Stop Sprawl Durham group recently published a media release that softens their blows against the Dog Ford government. Read their full press release of Sept 5 —> SPRAWL The Stop Sprawl Durham was on the right path as confirmed … Continue reading
