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Welcome to September, Newsy Neighbours! This month is always one of the busiest, most exciting ones of the year, and we’re happy to be right here with you to share it all through another jam-packed issue of our magazine!
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In addition, we also take some time out this issue to focus on the amazing seasonal transformation that’s going on all around us as the dog days of summer make way for the golden hues of autumn. The leaves are beginning to change from green to orange, red, and yellow; the farmers are out in the fields, bringing in the harvest; and the brisk fall air brings with it the hint of warm family meals and hot mugs of spiced apple cider. Fall is one of our very favourite times of the year here at The Newsy Neighbour, and we’re excited to share all the reasons why with you, our dear readers.
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These pages are filled with all sorts of advice on getting back into the swing of things, covering everything from what students need to do to prepare for the year to come, to what they can do to set themselves up for learning success once classes have begun – while also touching on all the important things students learn at school that aren’t necessarily covered by text books and homework assignments.
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First, we’re celebrating back-to-school this month. Everyone from pre-schoolers to grad students are returning to their studies this month, focused on pursuits that range from learning shapes and colours to trigonometry to uncovering the secrets of quantum physics. We’ve all had a great break from the stress and rigors of academia during this unconventionally warm summer, but now it’s time to get back to the grind – and we couldn’t be happier to help your family dive back in and find success in the coming school year!
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Some Things Just Can’t Be Learned from a Math Book It’s September, which means everybody’s gearing up for the new school year: buying binders and supplies, seeing old friends again for the first time in months, and getting ready for another year of learning, growth, and fun. Regardless of how much your kids might have spent these last few weeks moaning and groaning about the end of summer and the prospect of another year of learning, the start of September is always an exciting time. The beginning of the new school year means so much more than just the start of a new semester, or the commencement of a new grade – it represents the start of a new chapter in life, all the potential of the months ahead, and the chance to learn some very important
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lessons that you won’t find in any sort of trigonometry class. Be Flexible… One of the first things any student learns – whether she’s starting pre-school or grad school – is that in order to succeed, she’s going to need to be able to go with the flow. Whether it means picking a different colour of fingerpaint because all the green’s gone, being open to the notion of following a group member’s lead on a team project, or staying home to take catch up on some studying even though Jenna Stewart is throwing the craziest party and everybody is going to be there and it’s going to be INSANE – flexibility is key to finding success in the new school year. Teachers aren’t going to check in to make sure everyone’s free to do some homework each and every night, and there are going to be plenty of social situations that require the ability to roll with the punches. It’s up to each individual student to learn how best to accept that sometimes, plans don’t always go the way they’re supposed to, and things don’t work out exactly the way we’d like, but you know what? At the end of the day, maybe that’s not so bad. …But Take a Stand When It Matters… Usually, being flexible and agreeable is the way to be, but sometimes in life, there comes a point where the right thing to do isn’t to acquiesce and go along with things, but to stand up for what’s important and what’s right. These are moments that are tough to prepare for, and that sometimes involve “breaking the rules” in one form or another, but are important growing moments in any person’s life. facebook.com/TheNewsyNeighbour
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Continued from page 9... Now, I don’t want to get in hot water here for encouraging anyone to get into trouble or earn themselves detention, but if you take a moment to think back to the time you spent on schoolyards and campuses, I’m sure you can recall some pivotal moments where you took a stand – even though it might have meant breaking the rules – that you still feel good about today. Maybe it was the day you finally stood up to that bully, or the time you jumped into the middle of that fight to break it up, or even just that one afternoon that you stepped in to defend the kid that everyone was always picking on. Whatever your unique story might be, these are the moments that really leave a mark and end up truly defining who we are as people – both to ourselves, and to those around us. …And Above All Else, Always Be Honest… We learn from a very young age that “honesty is always the best policy,” and this seems like a pretty easy lesson to follow. Just tell the truth – can’t be too tough, right? On paper, this one sounds easy, but in reality, it’s one of the toughest lessons a person can learn, and one that still gives plenty of adults a run for their money.
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…And Treat Others How You’d Like to Be Treated. There it is: The Golden Rule. The most important bit of education anyone can pick up throughout their lives. When it comes right down to it, everyone’s at school to do the same thing: to learn and grow, to make new friends, and to ultimately follow their dreams and ambitions. Everybody deserves the chance to pursue this opportunity in happiness and safety, regardless of if they happen to be a different race, religion, gender, or orientation. Beneath everyone’s different skin colours and beliefs, we’re all just people looking to make it to that last bell at the end of the day, when we can finally pack up our bags, go home to our families, and share everything we learned and experienced since that morning. This is the most important lesson we can hope for our kids to pick up at school this year. Hopefully, they can take that knowledge and share it with all of us, too, because no matter how old you are – whether you’re going back to school this September or not – we could all stand to be reminded that no matter what someone looks like or happens to believe in, they’re a person, no different from you or I, and are deserving of the same sort of respect and kindness that you’d expect to receive yourself
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This month, everyone’s going back to school – but they’re learning about more than just who Canada’s first prime minister was, or what the square root of 128 maths out to be. Going back to school isn’t just the start of a new year book learnin’ – it’s the beginning of a new opportunity to grow, to mature, and to become better people.
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Plus, it gets those darned kids out of the house again for five days of the week – and if there’s one thing summer’s taught us, that’s something we all can look forward to!
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LOST TREASURES TIPS FROM THE PAST • Add one grated raw potato with each pound of ground beef for luscious, juicy hamburgers. • To keep lettuce fresh longer, keep in paper bags. • For a new bacon treat: dip bacon slices in beaten egg, then in crushed cracker crumbs, and then broil. • Boil an onion in the water with your potatoes for onion flavoured mashed potatoes. • Cook carrots with potatoes and then mash together. This makes the potatoes a slight orange in colour and produces an entirely new flavour. • Before opening a package of bacon, roll it. This helps separate the slices for easy removal of individual slices. • Thaw fish in milk for a fresher flavour. • You can correct greasy gravy by adding a little baking soda to it. • To keep potatoes from budding, place an apple in the bag with the potatoes. • The best way to store fresh celery is to wrap it in aluminum foil and put it in the refrigerator – it will keep for weeks. • Fresh egg shells are rough and chalky; old eggs are smooth and shiny. • No “curly” bacon for breakfast when you dip it into cold water before frying. • When mincing garlic, sprinkle on a little salt so the pieces won’t stick to your knife or cutting board. • To keep cauliflower white while cooking, add a little milk to the water. • Microwave a lemon for 15 seconds and double the juice you get before squeezing. • Noodles, spaghetti and other starches won’t boil over if you rub the inside of the pot with vegetable oil.
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ASK THE VET These days, most of us enjoy communicating with one another on the internet. Just a few days ago, my internet provider went on a walkabout and for nearly 3 days I was without web access or email. A few times, I wondered aloud: "How did the world survive without access to on-demand information and communications? How did we ask and answer questions? How did we share knowledge?” Fortunately, we as veterinarians and you as pet owners don’t often have to do without some form of connectivity. That is wonderful, but it's not without a downside. A search of Google for “Pet Health” turned up nearly 350 million hits in just 2.5 seconds. Now I don’t want to propose that all of these mentions should be vetted for relevance or accuracy, but you should always remember that relatively few of them are. There is a vast amount of information on all things pets. Much of which has been developed by organizations that are experts in every area of veterinary medicine imaginable or are manufacturers of pharmaceuticals and products that have been thoroughly evaluated and approved or are even veterinary teaching hospitals and veterinarians who have demonstrated and proven expertise in areas of medicine. Unfortunately, many online sources have not been vetted at all. Remember, the internet gives people a blank page to bring you their perspective, often with little more than opinion to support what they say. So how do you pick a resource for information? Where can you go to be sure you come away with accurate and useful information? How do you decide what sites to follow and listen to? First, find a veterinarian you can trust and communicate with. Veterinarians know you go to the web. They go to the web, too! But NEVER let the internet be a substitute for a visit to the veterinarian. They are your trusted advisors and they are committed to providing the
best care and advice they can. So, before you do anything else, ask your veterinarian for help. We know that 40% of people who go to the veterinarian have gone online before even calling. Fortunately, many pet owners have used the web as a source of information but not as a substitute for veterinary care; although, 25% of them go back online to make sure what they were told makes sense. Second, and related to the first point, remember that the web can be a great complement (but never a substitute) for veterinary care because it can help you to gather information, prioritize concerns and verify your understanding. I wish more pet owners would do this. Being armed with knowledge and accurate information makes for better experiences, better outcomes, and most importantly: higher levels of pet owner satisfaction. So always remember much of the web and most of its content has not been
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Goodbye, Summer – and Good Riddance!
Make Way for the Best Season of the Year: Winter Can you feel that – there, in the air? That delightfully brisk breeze, the autumnal scent on the wind? The days are getting shorter, the leaves are starting to turn, and the combines are out, crawling across acres of farmland, busily getting the harvest ready for another year. Summer is on the wane, its warm, sunny days making way for the wintery months ahead. And do you know what? I couldn’t be happier to see it go. So long, summer – don’t let the door hit you on the way out! When it comes right down to it, winter is where it’s at. Now, before I get an angry mob showing up at my door, allow me to explain myself! Don’t get me wrong, I like summer just fine – and realistically, if you were to approach me in early-to-mid-March of any Albertan winter and ask how I was feeling about the weather, I’d tell you that I couldn’t wait for the sun and warmth, just the same way any sane Canadian would. If you take a step back, though, and look at the entire year and all of its seasons objectively, I bet there’d be more people who find themselves on the (correct) wintery side of things than the warm, summery side than you might expect – especially if we’re talking about the summer of 2018, specifically. This summer has been a tough one to get through, for a lot of
different reasons. Chief among them has been the weather. It’s been a hot one this year – and when I say hot, I mean HAWT, in all-capital letters, with an A and a W thrown in there for good measure. I know there are plenty of places around the globe that experience temperatures far greater than anything we’ve seen over these past few months, but for southern Alberta? It’s been a scorcher. We were breaking daily heat records left, right, and center, and there were a few days that we hit temperatures close to as hot as it’s EVER been here in our neck of the woods. Now, I know plenty of people out there will be saying “It’s summer – it’s supposed to be hot! We get so few warm days each year, stop complaining and get out there and enjoy them!” Well, that’s precisely my beef with Summer 2018. When the mercury rises past the 30-degree mark, it starts to get pretty tough to be outside and enjoy anything at all. I don’t know about you, but all I can think of at that point is finding some A/C and gulping down a big glass of cool water before I spontaneously combust from the heat. And that’s not even taking into consideration all the smoke. This summer has been an absolute nightmare with regards to wildfires – both here in Canada, and across the globe. At the time of writing, 2018 is officially on record as being the second-worst year in history for forest fires in BC – behind only 2017. Nearly 10,000 square km of land has been torched in our neighbouring province to the west, resulting in week after week of burning, stinging, smoke-filled air here in Alberta. If this trend continues as it’s expected to, we could well be looking at the last two years of fiery, haze-filled summers becoming the new norm – a depressing outlook, to be sure, but one that could be our new reality. Winter, though! Just try and tell me you’re not looking forward to the welcome reprieve from these sweltering temperatures that winter is sure to bring. Now, sure, it can get just as cold during the Albertan winter as it is hot during the summer, but all signs point to this upcoming season being a mild, relatively mellow affair, which is just what the doctor ordered, in my opinion. Plus, let’s face it: we’re Canadian. Snow, ice, and cold is part of our makeup – it’s engrained in our DNA and runs through our blood, and I’m always proud to embrace our nation’s heartiness in the face of the blowing cold each and every time the temperature dips into the negatives.
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Then, there’s the splendour of it all. We can get some gorgeous summer days here, but for my money, there’s nothing quite so peaceful or beautiful as snow falling gently on the Prairies on a quiet winter’s eve. The way the farmscape sparkles like a million diamonds when the sun hits those rolling, undulating drifts in the early hours of the morning is a sight to see, and nothing in the world compares to the stunning majesty of the snow-capped peaks and treetops of the Rocky Mountains just out to the west. Winter is also arguably the best season
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when it comes to thrilling outdoor activities, too. You’ll have a hard time finding hitting the slopes on your skis or snowboard in the summer months, and sledding is likewise a no-go. Hot cocoa just tastes weird when it’s warm outside, and honestly? I look better in a parka than shorts and flipflops, anyway. Plus, Christmas! You don’t see us celebrating the happiest, most-exciting holiday of the year in the summertime – all those twinkling lights, candy canes, and brightly-wrapped gifts wouldn’t be nearly as special if it weren’t for the snowy scenery and rosyred cheeks that accompanied them. I don’t mean to give summer too tough of a time – obviously, I have plenty of fond memories of sunny road trips, hot afternoons spent at the lake, and warm evenings beside the campfire. All I am saying is: give winter a chance?
Sharing Within A Marriage...
An elderly couple walked into a fast-food restaurant. The old man placed an order for one hamburger, French fries and an ice cold Pepsi. He unwrapped the plain burger and carefully cut it in half, placing one half in front of his wife. He then carefully counted out the French fries, dividing them into two piles and neatly placed one pile in front of his wife. He took a sip of the Pepsi, his wife took a sip and then set the cup down between them. As he began to eat his few bites of hamburger, people around them were looking over and whispering. Obviously, they were thinking, "That poor old couple - all they can afford is one meal for the two of them." As the man began to eat his fries a young man came to the table and politely offered to buy another meal for the old couple. The old man said, they were just fine - they were used to sharing everything. People closer to the table noticed the little old lady hadn't eaten a bite. She sat there watching her husband eat and they occasionally took turns sipping the Pepsi.
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While taking a routine vandalism report at an elementary school, I was interrupted by a little girl about six years old. Looking up and down at my uniform, she asked, "Are you a cop?" "Yes," I answered, and continued writing the report. "My mother said if I ever needed help I should ask the police. Is that right?" "Yes, that's right," I told her. "Well, then," she said as she extended her foot toward me, "would you please tie my shoe?"
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“A Week at the Gym”
Dear Diary ... For my fiftieth birthday this year, my husband – the dear – purchased a week of personal training at the local health club for me. Although I am still in great shape since playing on my high school softball team, I decided it would be a good idea to go ahead and give it a try. I called the club and made my reservations with a personal trainer named Bruce, who identified himself as a 26 year old aerobics instructor and model for athletic clothing and swim wear. My husband seemed pleased with my enthusiasm to get started. The club encouraged me to keep a diary to chart my progress.
Monday:
Started my day at 6:00am. Tough to get out of bed, but found it was well worth it when I arrived at the health club to find Bruce waiting for me. He is something of a Greek god - with blond hair, dancing eyes and a dazzling white smile. Woo hoo! Bruce gave me a tour and showed me the machines. He took my pulse after five minutes on the treadmill. He was alarmed that my pulse was so fast, but I attribute it to standing next to him in his Lycra aerobic outfit. I enjoyed watching the skillful way in which he conducted his aerobics class after my workout today. Very inspiring. Bruce was encouraging as I did my sit-ups, although my gut was already aching from holding it in the whole time he was around. This is going to be a FANTASTIC week!
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I drank a whole pot of coffee, but I finally made it out the door. Bruce made me lie on my back and push a heavy iron bar into the air - then he put weights on it! My legs were a little wobbly on the treadmill, but I made the full mile. Bruce’s rewarding smile made it all worthwhile. I feel GREAT! It’s a whole new life for me!
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club parking lot. Bruce was impatient with me, insisting that my startled screams bothered other club members. His voice is a little too perky for early in the morning and when he scolds, he gets this nasally whine that is VERY annoying. My chest hurt when I got on the treadmill, so Bruce put me on the Stair Monster. Why the hell would anyone invent a machine to simulate an activity rendered obsolete by elevators? Bruce told me it would help me get in shape and enjoy life. He said some other BS too.
Thursday:
Bruce was waiting for me with his vampire-like teeth exposed as his thin, cruel lips were pulled back in a full snarl. I couldn’t help being a half hour late; it took me that long to tie my shoes. Bruce took me to work out with dumbbells. When he was not looking, I ran and hid in the women’s room. He sent Lars to find me, then, as punishment, put me on the rowing machine, which I rowed to the exit right after stopping at my purse for a snack.
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I hate that idiot Bruce more than any human being has ever hated any other human being in the history of the world. Stupid, skinny, anemic little cheerleader. If there was a part of my body I could move without unbearable pain, I would beat him with it. Bruce wanted me to work on my triceps. I don’t have any triceps! And if you don’t want dents in the floor, don’t hand me the damn barbells or anything that weighs more than a sandwich. (Which I am sure you learned in the sadist school you attended and graduated magna *** laude from.) The treadmill flung me off and I landed on a health and nutrition teacher. Why couldn’t it have been someone softer, like the drama coach or the choir director?
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Bruce left a message on my answering machine in his grating, shrilly voice wondering why I did not show up today. Just hearing his voice made me want to smash the machine with my planner. However, I lacked the strength to even use the TV remote and ended up catching eleven straight hours of the Weather Channel.
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I’m having the Church van pick me up for services today so I can go and thank GOD that this week is over. I will also pray that next year my husband - the IDIOT- will choose a gift for me that is more in keeping with my age and interests - like lunch or shopping or watching someone beat the crap out of Bruce.
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Two silk worms had a race. They ended up in a tie. Two hats were hanging on a hat rack in the hallway. One hat said to the other: ‘You stay here; I’ll go on a head.’ I wondered why the baseball kept getting bigger. Then it hit me. The fattest knight at King Arthur’s round table was Sir Cumference. He acquired his size from too much pi.
The midget fortune-teller who escaped from prison was a small medium at large.
I thought I saw an eye doctor on an Alaskan island, but it turned out to be an optical Aleutian.
The soldier who survived mustard gas and pepper spray is now a seasoned veteran.
She was only a whiskey maker, but he loved her still.
When cannibals ate a missionary, they got a taste of religion.
A rubber band pistol was confiscated from algebra class, because it was a weapon of math disruption.
If you jumped off the bridge in Paris, you’d be in Seine.
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A vulture boards an airplane, carrying two dead raccoons. The stewardess looks at him and says, ‘I’m sorry, sir, only one carrion allowed per passenger.’
A dog gave birth to puppies near the road and was cited for littering.
Two fish swim into a concrete wall. One turns to the other and says ‘Dam!’
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Two Eskimos sitting in a kayak were chilly, so they lit a fire in the craft. Unsurprisingly it sank, proving once again that you can’t have your kayak and heat it too.
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… An essay inspired by the “This I Believe” movement … I wish that I would take more time to live in the moment. I use the word “wish” intentionally because this is something I have yet to make a real priority. I direct energy toward idyllic, escapist and almost far-fetched dreams and plans in response to this consciousness of living in the moment, but despite this yearning for a sense of freedom, I remain chained. The worst thing about it is that I have been pulled into a perpetual cycle that has the strength of a riptide on me. I begin a year with new dreams and easily fall weak to my habits of over-analyzing, overthinking, and spending countless hours perfecting that final two percent in whatever I have set my mind to. Maybe this is a familiar reality? Life becomes as predictable and mundane as clockwork, but instead, it has been set to a time bomb.
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Making the Most of the Car You Drive! What Should Be Included in Your Annual Maintenance Checkup? By: Be Conrad
Whether the car you drive is brand new or a decade old, the right maintenance can help it run longer and more reliably. All vehicles need regular maintenance to run their best and avoid problems, and having your vehicle thoroughly inspected by a qualified mechanic is one of the best ways to avoid breakdowns and dangerous situations. Even if you are required to have your vehicle inspected, that may not be enough to ensure trouble-free operation. Those legally mandated inspections are primarily about safety, and your mechanic may not check things like the condition of the engine oil or the level of coolant in the radiator.
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• The transmission fluid
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• Wear and tear on the tires
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• The wiper blades - It is easy to overlook seemingly simple things like the wiper blades, but these vital pieces of equipment should be inspected at least once a year. Worn wiper blades will not clean your windshield as well as they should, and that could reduce your visibility in ice, snow or rainstorm. The Newsy Neighbour Magazine
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• The coolant level and condition - You might not give much thought to your antifreeze, but it has a vital role to play. Have your mechanic look at the coolant and assess its condition. The presence of metal flakes or a discoloured appearance could mean problems with your radiator. • The battery age and condition - All batteries have a shelf life, and if yours is approaching its end date, it may be time to buy a new one. Check the sticker on your car battery to see when it was bought and how much life it has left. Your mechanic can also check the state of your battery and let you know if you will soon be needing a new one. Keeping your car in perfect running order is not always easy, but the right preventive maintenance can make a big difference. Having your car checked out on an annual basis is one of the best ways to make sure the vehicle will be there when you need it.
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son using their own weight to create the training resistance for their workout. Some exercises that fall into this category include pushups, sit ups, pull-ups, and lunges. When these types of exercises are performed consistently and correctly, they can be highly effective -- especially in the areas of burning fat and building muscle.
3. High-Intensity Interval Training HIIT has really taken off over the last several years, primarily due to its extraordinary success. This type of training involves intense bursts of activity executed over a relatively short period of time, like a minute or less per cycle. A complete HIIT workout will only last about 30 minutes or so, and is generally comprised of exercises like sprinting, pushups, squatting and burpees. HIIT training programs generally offer a dual benefit that includes aerobic and anaerobic enhancements.
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The fitness industry has developed into an immensely powerful industry from an economic perspective. A significant portion of the population has developed a proclivity to only think of training and fitness programs when the phrase "fitness trends" is mentioned; however, fitness trends can apply to apparel, training technology and more. For instance, wearable fitness is at an all-time high as far as popularity is concerned. There are literally hundreds of versions of fitness trackers currently on the market. While some of the trackers are basic, functioning as pedometers only, there are others that have the capacity to track workouts, calories, whether a person snores or not, sleep patterns and more. In addition to fitness trackers, there are a number of other fitness trends that are currently taking 2016 by storm. Following are the top 8 trends so far this year.
1. Wearable Fitness Technology Wearable fitness technology has the capacity to help individuals get the most out of their workouts. Some examples of wearable technology include fitness trackers and smart watches, such as Garmin, Fitbit and Apple Watch. These devices are equipped with heart rate monitors, GPS tracking, sleep pattern monitoring, and calorie counters, just to name a few features. Wearable technology can help track, compile and analyze valuable fitness data in order to ensure that individuals are able to maximize their fitness programs.
Strength training is a form of physical exercise that involves the use of significant resistance, normally provided by weights. These types of training programs help to build strength, build muscle and increase flexibility. Strength training is one of the more common workouts witnessed at the average gym.
5. The Use of Educated and Experienced Professionals More and more people are choosing to hire fitness and nutrition professionals to help them maximize their fitness routines and reach their fitness goals. With the increased awareness about the dangers of obesity, there has been a sharp rise in the use of personal fitness instructors, fitness program designers and nutritionists. The demand for fitness professionals has created a highly competitive market that has forced these professionals to become highly trained and educated concerning the multitudinous nuances of health and fitness. Using a fitness professional will increase program efficiency, while reducing the risk of injury.
6. Functional Fitness Functional fitness is exactly what it sounds like. It is participating in training programs that are designed to help a person be more physically functional in performing physical tasks that they carry out on a daily basis. This type of fitness training has become
2. Body Weight Training Due to the fact that many people are limited by busy schedules that can make it immensely difficult for them to make it to the gym on a consistent basis, body weight training techniques are growing in popularity. Body weight training is also great for those individuals who may be recovering from joint injuries. While body weight training is considered an old school training modality, it is still exceptionally effective. It involves a per-
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very popular among the aging, as well as those who are expected to perform physical activities as a part of their professional careers. Functional fitness helps to increase strength, flexibility and endurance.
7. Exercise That Focuses on Weight Loss According to the Statistics Canada, Canadian Community Health Survey, over 14,000,000 of Canadian adults – 18 years and older -- are obese, subsequently leading to numerous health issues for this population. The best way to combat obesity is to take the necessary steps to lose and manage weight. Exercise and proper nutritional intake are the best places to start, and fitness industry is experiencing a spike in people who are working out for the purpose of losing weight.
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Changing A Life with a Backpack Mackenzie Alderson* is passionate about giving back to her community, not just because she believes in contributing, but also because she knows what it’s like to need a helping hand. “We all do our best to raise our families and sometimes things spiral and you cannot see the light at the end of the tunnel,” she says. Mackenzie had heard about the Family and Community Resource Centre but didn’t think she was going to need it. But when she felt like she had hit rock bottom in 2017, she decided to go.
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“The team at the Resource Centre really made you feel like it’s ok – [hard times] happen to many, many people. My resource worker was wonderful – she made me feel welcome and worthy. I walked in feeling defeated and left feeling enlightened and encouraged.” One of the programs that Mackenzie was able to access was the Backpack Program – free school supplies for students of any age. When she brought two backpacks full of supplies home, her kids were delighted. “They were grateful and excited. They didn’t ask any questions, they just embraced me, which warmed my heart since it had been a rough month.” In addition to the backpacks, the Resource Centre provided Mackenzie with gift cards to get the rest of the school supplies her kids would need. “They love school so they knew what they would need. Although it made me laugh when my oldest picked out a geometry set and then my youngest wanted one too when she just needs crayons right now.” Now one year later, things are looking up for Mackenzie and she’s made it her mantra to give back whenever she can. That includes donating jackets to the Jacket Racket program and volunteering.
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AND EVEN MORE: • Remove fabric stains • Clean grease stains from double-knit fabrics. Pour club soda on the stain and scrub gently. Scrub more vigorously to remove stains on carpets or less delicate articles of clothing. • Help shuck oysters If you love oysters but find shucking them to be a near-impossible chore, try soaking them in club soda before you shuck. They will be much easier to open. • Clean precious gems Soak your diamonds, rubies, sapphires, and emeralds in club soda to give them a bright sheen. Simply place them in a glass full of club soda and let them soak overnight. • Clean your car windshield Keep a spray bottle filled with club soda in the trunk of your car. Use it to help remove bird droppings and greasy stains from the windshield. The fizzy water speeds the cleaning process. • Clean countertops and fixtures Pour club soda directly on stainless steel countertops, ranges, and sinks. Wipe with a soft cloth, rinse with warm water, and wipe dry. To clean porcelain fixtures, simply pour club soda over them and wipe with a soft cloth. There’s no need for soap or rinsing, and the soda will not mar the finish. Give the inside of your refrigerator a good cleaning with a weak solution of club soda and a little bit of salt to keep it fresh and sparkling. facebook.com/TheNewsyNeighbour
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• Remove rust To loosen rusty nuts and bolts, pour some club soda over them. The carbonation helps to bubble the rust away. • Erase stubborn mug stains A daily tea fix can leave your mug with a hard-to-remove brownish tinge. Fill the cup with club soda and let it sit overnight. The soda's carbonic acid will eat away the stains, leaving your cup looking like new. • Turn gelatin into a dazzling dessert The next time you make this classic treat, jazz it up by swapping club soda for cold water when dissolving the powder. The bubbles caused by the carbonation will add eye-catching sparkle to the dessert, plus give it a surprising fizzy kick. Use a flavoured seltzer (like lemon-lime, cherry, or vanilla) to add extra zip. • Break a pet accident cycle Even after thoroughly cleaning up your pets’ accident, you can still smell traces of urine on the carpet. To neutralize the odour so there won't be a repeat occurrence, saturate the area with club soda and let sit for 5 minutes before blotting with paper towels. The soda minerals will safely deodorize the spot.
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6 Habits to Add More Compassion to Your Life Contrary to what many may believe, compassion is considered to be like a muscle that, as any other, can be strengthened with relevant exercises. Would you describe yourself as a compassionate person? Even if you don’t necessarily see yourself that way, I bet you’re compassionate at least some of the time (e.g., when you’re well-rested and not in a hurry), or with certain people in your life (e.g., with your closest friends). Compassion can be thought of as a mental state or an orientation toward suffering (your own or others’) that includes four components: • Bringing attention or awareness to recognizing that there is suffering (cognitive) • Feeling emotionally moved by that suffering (affective) • Wishing there to be relief from that suffering (intentional) • A readiness to take action to relieve that suffering (motivational) Contrary to what many may believe, compassion is considered to be like a muscle that, as any other, can be strengthened with relevant exercises—or can deteriorate and atrophy. In other words, your capacity for compassion can expand, if you choose. You likely never learned in school that you can intentionally strengthen inner skills such as compassion. The good news is that there are specific habits that you can practice in order to begin honing your abilities to expand compassion for yourself and for others.
Habit 1: Try the research-tested compassion practices Preliminary research from a variety of randomized controlled trials suggests that compassion can in fact be enhanced through systematic training programs. For example, the eight-week compassion cultivation training course that was developed by Thupten Jinpa, Ph.D., and colleagues at Stanford University’s Center for Compassion and Altruism Research and Education suggests that adults can indeed improve compassion for themselves, and reduce fear of compassion for themselves and for others. Even if you don’t or can’t take a research-validated training program, there are numerous ways to build your compassion muscle—many of which are described on Greater Good in Action, the GGSC’s library of science-based practices. Some of these practices involve meditation, such as loving-kindness. Others are writing exercises, such as one that asks you to describe a time when you felt a strong bond with another person.
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Students in my compassion training classes receive a workbook, which contains a daily practice log and space for comments. Since the practice is different every day, it’s important that we spend time, even if just a few minutes, reflecting on what the practice was like for us: what came up, where did our attention wander to during the practice, how did our intention guide our practice, and so on. Without reflection, these practices can become another thing on a lengthy daily to-do list. It is only with reflection that we can get a sense of whether these practices are actually benefitting us (immediately or in the longer term). Additionally, I invite students even when they do not practice to still log a “0” for practice time for the day and also to write down what they did instead of doing the practice (e.g., caught up on emails, slept in, went to the gym, watched TV, etc.). This allows us to continue the routine of logging and reflecting and also allows us to examine patterns to the days where we are not practicing— perhaps what we are choosing to do instead of meditating is a higher priority, or perhaps what we are doing instead is not actually adding value to our lives. Running this experiment does not require a workbook, purchasing a fancy meditation cushion, or buying trendy new yoga clothes. These practices, which are thousands of years old, can be done right in the comfort of your own home, at the office, in your car, or really anywhere, just as you are. Afterward, reflection can take many forms—and you should adopt one that works for you.
Habit 5: Get support In my experience as a meditation student and as a meditation teacher, the practices are initially helpful when done with the guidance of an instructor. The instructor can answer questions, help troubleshoot and problem-solve, and, most importantly, help you stick with and come back to your practice. One of my favourite things about teaching compassion courses is the supportive environment that gets created within the group— it’s a unique opportunity to participate in community-based practice. I find it also helps renew one’s optimism as it reminds us that we are not alone in these practices. Many others are choosing to acknowledge suffering (their own and others’) and wish to see the relief of suffering. This notion can get lost at times when doing these practices in solitude. If you don’t have the time or money for a class, don’t despair. You might find support at a religious community or center in your area, if you have one. If you don’t, enlist a friend or relative to support your effort to make compassion more of a habit—someone who can encourage and remind you to stay on track and help you (nonjudgmentally) troubleshoot the times when you just don’t feel very compassionate in the midst of suffering.
Habit 6: Be open to possibilities—and compassionate toward yourself
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There are lots of good reasons why sometimes we intend to do compassion meditation practices, and yet, for whatever reason, we drop the ball. Often, what people do when this happens is engage in negative self-talk by implicitly or explicitly saying things to themselves, such as “I never stick with anything”; “I’m a failure”; or “I can’t do this.” Interestingly, there’s no empirical evidence to suggest that beating ourselves up will actually help us change our behavior; in fact, some data suggest that this type of criticism can move us away from our goals rather than toward them. Additionally, one of the interesting opportunities that arises when we do not do our compassion meditation practices is to see if, in that moment, we can practice compassion for ourselves. While a bit meta (compassion for missing the compassion practice), this is essentially one of the “tests” of our practice. When we’re tempted to be harsh, critical, and judgmental with ourselves, can we instead choose to have compassion: acknowledging our suffering, noting how this makes us human and that we are not alone, and trying to be gentle or kind with ourselves (or at least refrain from beating ourselves up—“if you don’t have anything nice to say, don’t say anything at all”)?
Establishing new habits takes time. Be patient and keep trying. Often the story that gets told about meditation is that it will be “relaxing,” “stress-relieving,” and “blissful.” While all of these experiences are possible, for many people the experience with meditation or compassion practices is the exact opposite of peaceful, relaxing, and positive. For some, depending on the practice, just focusing on one’s breath can bring about extreme anxiety or worry thoughts, bringing to mind a loved one can bring about grief and loss, imagining oneself as a young child can bring about sadness or pain, considering the suffering of all beings may bring about guilt or overwhelm. It is important to notice whether we are bringing any expectations to the compassion practice. Often people will say that the compassion practices are not “working.” When we investigate what they mean by this, they are often referring to the experience of not feeling relaxed after the meditation. While relaxation and stress relief can be the goal of some meditations, in general this is not the case with compassion meditation. Compassion is ultimately about suffering, which can at times feel difficult to sit with. Finally, people often bring the expectation that because a compassion practice generated a certain feeling or experience before (e.g., yesterday or last week), it “should” or will generate a similar feeling or experience today. As I often tell my students, reality is constantly changing (time is passing and the Earth is rotating as you read this), and thus it is a bit of a fallacy to expect that we, and the practice, will be the same day in and day out. Because the practice is different every day, we have something “new” to reflect on after each practice. It may simply be the case that the activities aren’t right for you. If loving-kindness doesn’t seem to be increasing your compassion, try something else, like writing about a time when you felt like someone showed compassion toward you, or a time when you felt spontaneous compassion for another. It is important to be open to another possibility: Perhaps compassion practices aren’t what you need right now. The good news is that there are many varieties of different contemplative practices available that can help you to become more present and nonjudgmental. Establishing new habits takes time. Be patient and keep trying. One day, you might find yourself more open to suffering—and more capable of addressing it—than you’ve ever been before. This article was originally published by Greater Good.
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Hello Everyone, Larry here. Fall is once again settling around us. What a beautiful season it is. It is refreshing to both Roger and I after a hot and smoky summer, and after a cold snowy winter last year. The one great thing about living in Alberta is that one never has time to get tired or bored of the season…truly. We are looking ahead to what we hope will be one of the most amazing Indian Summers ever! The colours, the cool/crisp air, the harvesting, the prep of hibernation, the last appreciative walks outside before we make our plans for indoor walking and diabetic wellness. It is a happening time in our world and probably yours, also. Roger brought me a book that he found the other day in a pile of books that he was going through. It is from 2010, but has some terrific info in it. It is the Mayo Clinic Home Remedies. As we were leafing through it, it brought to mind that very shortly COLD AND FLU SEASON will be upon us. We found a great writeup on Flu Home Remedies and thought a reminder would be good for all of us. We were reminded that the flu is a viral infection that attacks your respiratory system, including nose, throat, bronchial tubes and lungs. We know that if you are generally healthy and catch the flu, you are likely to feel rotten for a few days, and then start to feel better. BUT, if you have a weakened immune system (i.e., Diabetes or any other chronic illness) the
flu can be fatal. So, this is a good time to review symptoms and remedies so that we can all be aware moving forward. Initially, the flu may seem like a cold with a runny nose, sneezing and sore throat. But colds usually develop slowly, while the flu tends to strike suddenly. While a cold feels like a nuisance, you usually feel much worse with the flu. As per the Mayo Clinic Book, signs and symptoms of the flu include: Fever, chills and sweats, headache, dry cough, muscular aches and pains (especially in your back, arms and legs), fatigue and weakness, nasal congestion, loss of appetite, diarrhea and vomiting in children.
MAY HELP EASE YOUR SYMPTOMS: • Drink plenty of liquids. Water, juice, warm soups (to prevent dehydration) • Rest. More sleep will help your immune system fight the infection. • Chicken Soup. Is good for the soul and helps to break up sinus congestion. • Pain Relievers (cautiously as needed) If you don’t know what to use, and your system is compromised, it is not a bad idea to talk to your doctor or pharmacist BEFORE a crisis occurs so that you can be prepared.
PREVENTION • Get your ANNUAL Flu Vaccination (the best time to get it is October/November). Remember, it takes up to two weeks to build immunity following a flu shot. • Wash your hands. Thorough and frequent washing of hands is the best way to prevent many common infections. Scrub them vigorously for 15 seconds at least, and then remember to turn off the taps with a paper towel (and remember to throw that paper towel into a garbage). • Eat right, sleep tight. Poor diet and/or sleep can lower your immunity and make you more vulnerable to infections. A balanced diet of fruits and vegetables, grains and protein, along with sufficient sleep is needed for a healthy immune system. In general, adults need 7 to 8 hours of sleep, older children and teens need more rest, between 9 and 10 every night. The Mayo Clinic says seek medical help: If you have flu symptoms and are at risk of complications, see your doctor right away. Taking antiviral drugs within the first 48 hours after you first notice symptoms may reduce the length of your illness by a day or two and may help prevent more serious problems. Seek immediate medical care if you have signs and symptoms of pneumonia. These include a severe cough that brings up phlegm, a high fever and sharp pain when you breathe deeply. If you have bacterial pneumonia, you will need treatment with antibiotics. Now, we are armed and ready with good information to take into this season. It will help us to look after ourselves through this, always, challenging time. On that note, Roger and I wish you all a wonderful and sunny September. We look forward to touching base again in October. Until Next month, Make your Footprints Count. Larry and Roger facebook.com/TheNewsyNeighbour
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Everyone has mental health. You. Me. Even your cat, George. What may set us apart is the well-being of our mental health. Reoccurring stress, lack of supports, isolation and poverty may impact the state of mental health. Children are especially sensitive to impacts to their mental health, and require love, positive attention and reasonable boundaries to feel secure and grow into healthy, well-balanced adults. So what can you do to help?
Let your child know you care
A smile, wink or a hug communicates how you feel about them, and they will notice!
Encourage coping skills
Ensuring your child can effectively work through problems, big or small, sets them up for success. Knowing when to take a mental break, playing well with others and engaging in healthy, physical activities may help increase coping skills in children.
Minimize negative stress
We can all do without extra stress! Positive stress, or eustress, such as changes that leads to an improvement in your overall performance and productivity is healthy and can increase our ability to adapt. If you are concerned about stress in your child, the American Psychology Association provides good information.
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Green was the colour used for patients in institutions for the mentally ill in the 1800’s. Today we wear green to increase awareness of mental health and support children. Green is the colour of new life, new growth and new beginnings. Visit http://www.familysmart.ca/may-7th to find out more and join the conversation about child & youth mental health! Child & Youth Mental Health Day runs at the end of Canada’s Mental Health Week in May. See http://getloud.mentalhealthweek.ca/ for details. If you or a loved one have mental health concerns, please speak with your doctor. Submitted by Macaroni Kid.
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10 Tips for Back-to-School Success for Your Child Going back to school carries a mixed bag of feelings. You've enjoyed the relaxed schedule of summer, but you're ready to get back into a routine. Your child is refreshed and now looks forward to seeing school pals again. One thing that still hovers over you and your child is the anxiety over whether or not the school year will be successful or a dud. Here are some tips to help your child get off on the right foot:
1. Meet the teachers. Most schools have an orientation
that enables students and their parents to meet the teachers and administrative staff. Don't miss out on this opportunity to see the people who will be responsible for the majority of your child's weekdays.
2. Have a set bedtime. One of the most important things you can do is to make sure your child gets enough sleep to stay sharp throughout the day. If your child enjoys reading or listening to music before she goes to sleep, start the routine a half hour before you turn off the lights. 3. Assign a space for everything. Your child will need a
6. Encourage your child to invite friends over. You'll get to know the kids she plays with at
school, and their relationship will carry over to the classroom. Your child will feel like she fits in better when she has outside-the-school relationships with her classmates.
7. Reinforce learning. Encourage your child to put her math skills to use while helping you measure ingredients for a recipe. Take turns reading storybooks for fun. It's also important to praise your child for learning new skills and concepts.
8. Set a good example. Let your child see you reading, balancing your checkbook, and doing other things that make use of the lessons he is learning in school.
9. Discuss what happens in school. In the most natural way possible, ask your child what she enjoyed most about her day. You might ask if anything funny happened at school. Don't pounce on her and make her feel she's being interrogated. You might want to participate by sharing some things from your day at work.
4. Have some down time. Everyone needs time to relax
10. Communicate with teachers. Every once in a while, check in with your child's teachers. Find out how they prefer to be contacted and use that method. You can use email, handwritten notes, phone calls, or drop-in visits to stay in contact. Don't forget to thank the teachers for their dedication to your child's education and offer your support.
5. Eat nutritious food. Make sure your child gets a
Remember that your child will have both good and bad days. If you stay engaged by communicating and following these tips for success, you'll probably experience more positive than negative, and you will have a happier child. Deborah Wallace
place to put her backpack and papers that you need to sign. She'll also need a comfortable place to do homework. each day, so schedule it into every single weekday. If you are home when your child returns from school, you may want to have a healthy snack with your child while she tells you what she did all day. This is a great way to bond with your child and learn some things that will strengthen trust in your relationship. well-balanced diet at home with plenty of protein, vegetables, and sources of calcium. Too much sugar may cause sluggishness that interferes with learning, so limit the sweet treats.
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Truthfully, French fries really aren’t that bad for you, actually the plain old potato is an exceptionally healthy low calorie, high fiber food that offers significant protection against cardiovascular disease and cancer. Potatoes are a very good source of vitamin B6 and a good source of potassium, copper, vitamin C, manganese, phosphorus, niacin, dietary fiber, and pantothenic acid. Most people, however, eat potatoes in the form of greasy French fries or potato chips; even baked potatoes are typically loaded down with fats such as butter, sour cream, melted cheese and bacon bits. But take away the extra fat and deep frying and a baked potato can be good for you as it also contains a variety of phytonutrients that have antioxidant activity. Among these important health-promoting compounds are carotenoids, flavonoids, and caffeic acid, as well as unique tuber storage proteins, such as patatin, which exhibit activity against free radicals. I’m going to feel a little less guilty the next time I indulge myself with a treat of McDonalds’ French fries. But that is not the point I want to make in this article. Let’s talk about all the new “healthy” other baked fruits and vegetables people are making these days in the form of fries or chips. Things like sweet potato and carrot fries, and beet and apple chips. Roasted Carrot Fries – Slice up some carrots French fry style, toss with some olive oil, salt and your choice of herbs, bake in a 350-degree oven until you obtain your desired crispness and serve with Ranch, French or any other dipping sauce you like. O.K. this is not rocket science, this same recipe works for any and all vegetables your little heart desires, parsnips, beets, turnips, sweet potato, pretty much all the root vegetables not forgetting the lowly potato. What an easy snack for after school. When it comes to baked fruit chips, the same method applies. Mix sugar and cinnamon or any other spice you desire, slice your desired fruit (apples work the best), bake on baking sheet at 225 degrees long and low until you have your desired crispness, and your home is going to smell amazing. Delicious for an after school snack or perfect for lunches.
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Are you a Warrior?
“Every great warrior must learn to endure and overcome the adversities of life.” ~ Lailah Gifty Akita A word I have been hearing and talking about a lot lately is ‘Warrior’. Many people think of warrior as being a brave and fierce man with a stern expression and a large weapon in his hand; a brave soul who is prepared for battle. The Marriam-Webster dictionary defines a warrior as ‘a person engaged or experienced in warfare’. I asked friends what they thought a Warrior was and interestingly, not one of their descriptions involved a weapon or physical fighting. Instead, they described a warrior as someone who draws upon their inner strength and never gives up. A person of character who lives with integrity and honour, who is self-disciplined, who works towards being their best self. A person who believes so strongly in something that they risk personal loss in order to protect what they believe in. A person who finds their courage by stepping into and through their fear. Even Sitting Bull, the great Sioux chief, is quoted as saying that, “Warriors are not what you think of as a warrior. The Warrior is not someone who fights.” So, what then IS a warrior? Author, HeatherAsh Amara, writes that warriors are “confident, clear and bring 100% of themselves to each action” while another author, Dan Millman, says that “a warrior does not give up what he loves, he finds the love in what he does.” I believe that a modern-day warrior takes brave action, even when feeling afraid. They stay strong in their beliefs of what is right, even in the face of great challenge. They take responsibility for their life and do not see themselves as a victim. They use their inner strength to serve and protect what they honour and cherish. They live from a place of integrity. They are aligned with their truth. They want to make a difference.
Warriors exist among us in our families, places of work and our communities, and they look just like you and me. They are the people who are making a difference in the lives of others, some in big ways that gain much attention and some in smaller ways that have a positive impact on those closest to them. They are the ones forging new trails, creating opportunities in adversity and bringing forth positive change. They are overcoming their fears, owning their greatness and serving others. They are also the women who share their stories at Women Talk in Strathmore. Last month, one woman shared her story of vulnerability and her decision to bravely take an introspective journey of healing and self-discovery. She learned along the way how important is was to let go of shame and to replace it with love. Another woman spoke about a new movement started by her daughter who has Down Syndrome and who wants the world to see the uniqueness in other people by viewing the world through the eyes of magic, to be strong enough to see beyond what our beliefs tell us. The third Talker of the evening expressed her warrior spirit by reminding everyone to remember that we are all resilient, strong, and can work through anything life brings us. And finally, in our motivational moment, the value of focusing on the important things in life was highlighted along with encouragement to be clear about what those things are in order to live a life aligned with our truths. All of these women are Warriors in their own way. They do not carry swords, nor do they set out to wound others. These Warrior Women have faced challenges and are using their experiences to facilitate healing in others. They are making a difference in the world by sharing their stories of courage and are inspiring others to find their inner strength and step past their fears. We all have a Warrior spirit within us, a spirit that Women Talk recognizes and celebrates. Women Talk Strathmore is on the third Thursday of the month at The Strathmore Station. You can book your tickets online at www.womentalk.ca/events, or for those who consider themselves non-savvy with technology, call 403-934-8516 to reserve your seat. Bring a girlfriend or two and enjoy the warm welcome waiting for you!
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The year was 1943. Readers were sending in their hysterical true stories in droves, and the editors of a local magazine had a revelation: "Great! Cheap labour!" And thus was born Life in These United States, the first of the humour departments, which was soon followed by All in a Day's Work and Humour in Uniform. One of the early stories: A wealthy New Yorker, "dressed in the Abercrombie & Fitch version of What a Man Should Wear in the Wilderness," walks up to a laconic Maine lobsterman. "I see you are using fish bait for lobsters. You think it's good, do you?" he asks. The lobsterman shakes his head. "No, I don't. But the lobsters do." Since then, readers have sent in over 20 million true stories and jokes, about 100,000 of which we've published. And now we're bringing you the best of the best. Edited by Jill Krasny
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1. We were really confused. While transcribing medical audiotapes, a colleague came upon the following garbled diagnosis: "This man has pholenfrometry." Knowing nothing about that particular condition, she double-checked with the doctor. After listening to the tape, he shook his head. "This man," he said, translating for her, "has fallen from a tree." --Patricia Longbottom 2. Hospital regulations require a wheelchair for patients being discharged. However, while working as a student nurse, I found an elderly gentleman already dressed and sitting on the bed with a suitcase at his feet – who insisted he didn't need my help to leave the hospital. After a chat about rules being rules, he reluctantly let me wheel him to the elevator. On the way down, I asked if his wife was meeting him. "I don't know," he said. "She's still upstairs in the bathroom changing out of her hospital gown." --Patsy R. Dancey 3. One crazy day in our pediatric clinic saw me hand a young patient a urine sample container and tell him to fill it up in the bathroom. A few minutes later, he returned to my nurse's station with an empty cup.
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The Essentials for Building Your Brand on Social Media You can offer the best product or service on the market, but if no one knows who you are, it will do you little good. When exploited correctly, social media has
the capacity to help you gain subscribers, sell your products, promote your services, engage readers and more. The most effective way to improve your capacity to do any of these things is by increasing the authority of your brand, and one of the best ways to accomplish this is through exploiting the reach and connectivity of social media. According to a recent report by Econsultancy, more than 71 percent of brands have plans to invest more heavily in developing social media marketing campaigns. While there are multitudinous ways to engage the opportunity to market your brand on social media, there are some essentials that must be effectively engaged in order to see the best results.
Choose Networks that Support Your Brand Image An article published by Convince and Convert reveals that 22 percent of people use one or more social media platforms, multiple times throughout the day -- making it one of the most effective mediums through which to establish and build your brand. While Facebook, Twitter and Instagram are some of the more well-known social media platforms, there are literally hundreds of others. The problem is that most of these lesser known platforms are not worth investing your time and energy. The top social media platforms have some unique elements
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Provide Relevant Content that is Shareable Without quality content that your target audience will find useful, you are just spinning your wheels. Because the reputation of your brand is so important, the creation of quality content that is valuable and shareable has to be a primary goal. One common mistake that you do not want to make is to crank out useless content, solely for the purpose of meeting some publishing calendar. Every piece of content that you share on social media should support your brand image and your brand message -- consistency is paramount. Avoid click bait strategies that are solely meant to get your followers to follow links. You want every point of engagement with your followers to be informative, helpful and valuable. One of the quickest ways to lose the trust and respect of your follows is with poor, irrelevant content. You should seriously consider enhancing your textual content with relevant imagery. Take the time to study others in your industry in order to determine what has been working
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Don't recreate the wheel, attempting to launch content on topics that have not been proven. Find a topic that is producing results, and then create a stronger piece on the same topic.
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Making a consistent effort to share relevant and consistent content that your audience finds useful while leveraging the power of existing influencers, will help you experience the growth in your brand awareness that you are looking for.
While publishing relevant content is important, if you have a brand that has not developed its own strength, it is possible that your message is getting lost in all of the noise. You will eventually be able to build your own audience, but in the meantime, you will need to effectively leverage audiences that existing influencers in your industry have already built.
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Some ways that you can leverage existing audiences, is by mentioning the names of the influencer while posting your content. Many influencers will have content alerts that notify them when their names are mentioned in the content of others. Make sure to tag any influencers that you have mentioned in your posts. Take the time to email influencers to let them know that you have referenced them in your content. The ultimate goal of all of the aforementioned actions is to the get the influencers to share your content with their followers.
Use Social Campaigns to Promote Your Content It is important to understand that the organic reach of the
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Just NO There are many things that I admit in full honesty to not being good at. I am grown up enough to admit that when forced to parallel park in a tight spot, I drive around the block looking for another spot to open up. I have yet to master making bread, but do turn out
a pretty good 12-pound loaf. My ability to run in high heels has a direct correlation to my ability to fall on my ass. This same correlation comes into effect when I attach skis, skates or snowshoes to my feet. I fully am aware of my lack of skill in this area, so I spend the vast majority of my life in flip-flops or bare feet. Yes, I do wear flip-flops in December. I know that if I attempt any balances poses in yoga, I once again will end up on my butt and that the only yoga pose I have truly mastered is shavasana; the corpse pose. I know when I attempt eagle or tree pose people better be ready to yell timber! With school having just started, I worry about the one thing that I suck at most of all because I know I am going to have to try to do it and I fear the results of not being able to. This is not something I have recently discovered, oh no, this has been my arch nemesis, my Achilles high heel, my kryptonite for as long as I can remember. I, Gaylene Smith, suck at saying NO! Proof in point I spent 12 years volunteering as a Girl Guide leader and was only able to say no after giving birth to only male children. I am on the board of directors for a sports team no one in my family plays on. I agreed to make bread for a church dinner, when I fully knew that by agreeing to do so I could be putting lives at risk. (Honestly, you could build a survival shelter that no zombie could eat through out of my whole grain!) I find myself overwhelmed at times trying to keep all the balls in the air. My calendar triples in size by end of year with the countless post-it-notes jammed into it to remind me to bake cookies, supervise a field trip, sell the neighbour raffle tickets, work the bingo, attend the meeting, water the neighbour’s plants, walk the neighbour’s dog and feed the neighbour’s cat oh, and buy raffle tickets from the neighbour. I don’t know what it is about the word no, that I struggle with. I understand and empathize with people when they say no to me – I mean I have two teenagers in my house, I hear the word no a great deal. Hearing it isn’t the problem, saying it is. My momma told me I need to take care of myself and say no more often. Next time she called and asked me to go into the city and pick something up for her, I said no. She told me that she didn’t mean I should say no to her. I ended up driving into the city. So, with the influx of requests that come with the start of each school year (can you be on parent council… we need help with fundraising… the band just needs someone to coordinate the bottle drive...can you drop my child off at piano lessons on the way to your kids’ water polo… the grade twos need a craft mom!) “Maybe?” See, therein lays my problem. I don’t want to disappoint. I don’t want to be the mean person that says No and as a result the neighbour’s plants die, their dog gets fat and their cat goes hungry. It’s too much. They say, whoever they are, that to get good at something you need to practice. So here it goes. Big breath, I can do this. Are you ready? Okay now, this will be facebook.com/TheNewsyNeighbour
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good for me, I’m going to say it and mean it …NO! Well, that is unless you are really stuck and you can’t find anyone else to do it or if you just need a little bit of help, for only a few hours, just this one time. Oh, I love your cat, sure I will cat sit, and walk the dog because I am already there. The plants need watering you say… sure NO problem, and I left a twenty on your table for the raffle tickets for the band.
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403-901-0018 | www.clarkssupply.com Personally, we are working very hard to try to have our full mortgage paid off by the time we retire and there are many different ways in which to do this. We have our payment plan on a weekly term and we have increased the amount of the weekly payment. You also always have the option to make a lump sum payment once a year (the percentages change from bank to bank). All these are great ideas and not only do you save yourself a pile of interest, you can have your home paid off years earlier. This brings me back to the beginning of this article and the importance of maintaining your home, especially if you are one of those Canadians who plans on using their home equity as the main source of income in your retirement years.
It is important that you look after your home, especially these days when people are depending on selling their property for their retirement. They plan on using the equity in their home to live on when the time comes that they can no longer look after themselves and have not put enough aside over the years to have a little nest egg for retirement. Statistics have shown that at least 24% of all Canadians rely on their homes for their retirement. It appears many people are eyeing their homes' market value as a store of potential income after they stop working. There are also those people who do not own a home, have not been wise enough to have personal savings, and will be relying upon the government as their main source of income.
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Back to School; Back to Routine It makes me think: as fabulous as the dog days of summer are, and holiday travels to new and exciting places, there is something to be said about “loving where you live.” I am sure if you follow any of our posts, you have seen this #lovewhereyoulive - of all the things that we say in a day this is one of my favourites and I think the most true and important.
#LoveWhereYouLive Don’t let the little things pass you by - take the time to watch the sunrises and, more importantly, the sunsets, being thankful for what the day has brought you. Take advantage of the fact that we get to watch planes fly above us because we are that close to an international airport that gets us any-
where we want to go. Embrace that we live close enough to the mountains to be able to enjoy 4 seasons of adventure as well as proximity to so many lakes and pools. Alongside of what makes the location of living East of Calgary so fabulous, is what is right in our communities and our very own homes. I love the fact that our communities are continually working hard to add to our parks and pathways each year, really encouraging us to get out and get active as well as increasing the safety aspect of biking, walking and running. The increase of parks, pathways and trees is bringing in more birds and other wildlife - it is so much fun to see a gaggle of geese or a deer on the canal. Most importantly, enjoy what is in your back yard and your home - winters in Alberta can be long. Take the time to add little things to your outdoor and indoor space that increase liveability. As my kids get older, I feel this is more important; not only do I want our home to be a place for fun for our family and friends, but also our kids’ friends. The door is always open and I love nothing better than hearing the laughter of my kids and their friends. Whether it is a crazy game of ping-pong, floor hockey, a baseball game or a good old dance party in my kitchen, I will welcome it all - these are what memories are made of. On top of all of these extras to make your home more lovable, don’t overlook the spaces that you spend the most time in, like the kitchen - make sure you have a functional space that allows you to prepare meals with ease and enjoyment. Remember, memories are made at home.
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2. You can’t count your hair. 3. You can’t breathe through your nose, with your tongue out. 4. You just tried number 3. 6. When you did number 3 you realized it’s possible, only you look silly. 7. You’re smiling right now, because you were fooled. 8. You skipped number 5. 9. You just checked to see if there was a number 5. 10. You are thinking this is dumb!
Curb Appeal! it's summer! Get outside and take a good hard look at what your home looks like from the street. Will buyers want to stop and take a better look? It’s all about that all-important "first impression."
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Isn’t it nice to see the blue sky and the stars? I was starting to wonder if we would ever see the sky again. This time of year is always so stressful for families, as you prepare to get the kiddos back to school, make lunches (ugh), detail your schedule as to how you are going to get to the swimming pool, and back to hockey, with gear on in time for practice, as well as all the other tiny things that add up in your typical day. For those of you who know me, I am not just a “type A” personality, I’m triple A—just ask Peter or Vicki, my wonderful assistants who keep this girl on track and organized. (I never micro-manage either—nope, not me). I tend to sweat the small stuff, and I realize year after year, that no matter how hard I try to be organized, there is always going to some chaos to fill in the gaps that I cannot control. Well, let’s raise a glass, tea cup, or in my case an extra-large latte, heavy on the caffeine to another school year. As always, our teachers have been hard at work prepping for the school year. We as parents have such an awesome opportunity to get involved in our child’s education by reading to and with our kids everyday, practicing fundamental math with them at home like (and this totally dates me) the times table chart. Do you remember that? It is the cube that helps you to memorize and have quick recall on your times tables. I used to make my kids write this out once a week, or play cards so that they have to add up the scores of Rummy or do the math in Monopoly. We used to play this great game in French called “Fizz Bong” (I have no idea where the name came from), but you had to know your 5 and 7 times tables. Any number containing the numbers 5 or 7 or multiples of those numbers required the person to yell out “Fizz Bong”. The 5’s were pretty straight forward (5, 10, 15, 20 etc.), but multiples of 7s took practice and some understanding of a different pattern (7, 14, 21, 28, 35, 42, 49, 56, 63, 70, 77, 84, 91, 98, 105, 112, 119), you can see where the pattern starts again with the underlined numbers right? It takes some practice, but it was truly one of the most entertaining games we played in Mrs. MacIntyre’s French class on a Friday afternoon. Those kinds of simple things really instilled some of the fundamentals into our young minds, and though I am no math wiz, believe me, I had a decent understanding of the math that would get me through my life. All of my dearest friends were math geniuses, and I would remember being so proud as they received their honour roll calls for the incredible work they put into their classes, and it would inspire me to work harder as well. I was only on the honour roll a couple of times, but let me tell you, I worked for it. Alana Mikkelson, Julie Schniedmiller, Trevor Rueger, Patty Kemble, Wayne Grozko, Marla Muri, and Marnie Muri were my academic super heroes in my mind, and I still to this day remember them receiving their awards and their scholarships, and when I went into university it pushed me to work harder and earn those marks. Competition is good, and it inspires you to work harder. I leave you with the awesome table below, and hope it inspires some fun at home practice. As always, we love to hear from you. facebook.com/TheNewsyNeighbour
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Little Thoughts 1. I can only please one person per day. Today is not your day. Tomorrow is not looking good either. 2. I love deadlines. I especially like the whooshing sound they make as they go flying by. 3. Tell me what you need, and I'll tell you how to get along without it. 4. Accept that some days you are the pigeon and some days the statue. 5. Needing someone is like needing a parachute. If he isn't there the first time, chances are you won't be needing him again. 6. I don't have an attitude problem, you have a perception problem. 7. Last night I lay in bed looking up at the stars in the sky, and I thought to myself, where the heck is the ceiling? 8. My reality check bounced. 9. On the keyboard of life, always keep one finger on the escape key. 10. I don't suffer from stress. I am a carrier. 11. You are slower than a herd of turtles stampeding through peanut butter. 12. Do not meddle in the affairs of dragons, because you are crunchy and taste good with ketchup. 13. Everybody is somebody else's weirdo. 14. Never argue with an idiot. They drag you down to their level, then beat you with experience.
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Democracy's place in history is not long running. Most societies swung between anarchy and various forms of tyranny until a few hundred years ago. Demagogues, like Donald Trump in the US, gradually undermine established checks and balances. This resulted in America's ranking being reduced to a "flawed democracy" according to the Economist Intelligence Unit. In the EIU’s Democracy Index of 2017, Canada ranked sixth with a global ranking of 9.15 out of 10 – marked on five categories: electoral process and pluralism, civil liberties, the functioning of government, political participation and political culture. Thus, Canada was ranked a "full democracy".
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Post-truth politics are not new. Historically, they were a harbinger for an illiberal democracy, empty democracy, and hybrid regimes. Although elections take place, citizens lack knowledge of the activities of those in power due to the absence of civil liberties. They led to the rise of fascism prior to the World Wars. Further, they incubate and breed social polarization. With an emphasis on ideological purity and little interest in compromise, they increase voter cynicism regarding government.
"How fortunate for governments that the people they administer don't think." Adolf Hitler In the United Kingdom, the populist support for the Conservative New Right (‘Thatcherism’) in the mid-1970s to early 1990s (later followed by New Labour – ‘Blairism’) led to the introduction of uncompromising politics, by uncompromising leaders with an uncompromising style of leadership. This challenged the stability of the democratic government. facebook.com/TheNewsyNeighbour
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In addition, the current political disruption in the United States and the collapse of their moral leadership, provides Canadians with a warning to be aware of similar attacks on our democracy. For a long time, democratic governments (all parties) consistently reneged on promises and distanced themselves from the electorate. As a result, people lost trust in political leaders and their integrity. In addition, the decision to adopt a persistent, continual campaigning mode rather than fulfilling the role of governing, the job they were elected for, wearies the populace and fails to serve them.
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5 Books Your Business Wants You to Read in 2018 There is one thing successful entrepreneurs have in common from Bill Gates to Mark Cuban, Elon Musk and yes, Oprah: they all carve time out in their day to read. Personal and professional growth can only occur if we take the time to embrace new ideas and information. “When: The Scientific Secrets of Perfect Timing” by Daniel H. Pink This book isn't the old school rehash about time management. “When” changes how you look at time, your relationship with time and how productive you can be in a day. It breaks down the science of time so you can stop guessing when to do things; to work, eat, sleep and even when to make optimum decisions. “Pink distills cutting-edge research and data on timing and synthesizes them into a fascinating narrative packed with irresistible stories and practical takeaways that give listeners
compelling insights into how we can live richer, more engaged lives. Drawing on a rich trove of research from psychology, biology, and economics, Daniel Pink reveals how best to live, work, and succeed. How we use the hidden patterns of the day to build the ideal schedule.”
“New Power: How Power Works in Our Hyperconnected World--and How to Make It Work for You” - by Jeremy Heimans & Henry Timms EXCERPT: This book is about how to navigate and thrive in a world defined by the battle and balancing of two big forces. We call them old power and new power. Old power works like a currency. It is held by few. Once gained, it is jealously guarded, and the powerful have a substantial store of it to spend. It is closed, inaccessible, and leader-driven. It downloads, and it captures. New power operates differently, like a current. It is made by many. It is open, participatory, and peer-driven. It uploads, and it distributes. Like water or electricity, it’s most forceful when it surges. The goal with new power is not to hoard it but to channel it. (Excerpt made available with permission of the authors) “New Power” will help you reach your clients/customers in an open, participatory and collaborative way. It will also make you rethink your company or organization’s culture, leadership and how you interact with those who work with and for you.
“The Culture Code: The Secrets of Highly Successful Groups” - by Daniel Coyle Culture Code examines the dynamics of groups, large and small, formal and informal. It helps you to understand how great teams facebook.com/TheNewsyNeighbour
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work and what you can do improve your relationships with others. Your business or organization should operate in an environment where innovation flourishes, problems get solved, and expectations are exceeded. This book provides a roadmap that answers two primary questions: Where does good work place culture come from? And how do you build and sustain it in your group or strengthen in a culture that needs fixing?
“Crushing It! How Great Entrepreneurs Build Their Business and Influence—and How You Can, Too” by Gary Vaynerchuk
Gary Vaynerchuk is a name worth googling! He is a serial entrepreneur, highly sought-after public speaker, 5-time New York Times bestselling author, as well as a prolific angel investor with early investments in companies such as Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, and Uber. In his own words: “In Crushing It! I offer new lessons and inspiration drawn from the experiences of dozens of influencers and entrepreneurs who rejected the predictable corporate path in favour of pursuing their dreams by building thriving businesses and extraordinary personal brands. Crushing It! is a state-of-the-art guide to building your own path to professional and financial success, but it’s not about getting rich. It’s a blueprint to living life on your own terms!” Finally, a new look at the old business practice of networking -
“Superconnector: Stop Networking and Start Building Business Relationships that Matter” by Scott Gerber, Ryan Paugh
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“Being connected in meaningful ways is important to each and every entrepreneur’s success. You can't build a successful business without building successful relationships. "―Barbara Corcoran, Shark on ABC's Shark Tank Today’s business owner needs to build and nurture meaningful relationships instead of the collecting business cards traditional old style networking. This book speaks to systematically managing a professional community and maximizing its value. It all comes down to building a relationship that is mutually beneficial. -----------------------------------------------When it comes to our reading choices, no one book has all the answers. We read to make us think differently, to gain a new per-
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