Hmm our Government here in Canada says it will be contributing $110 million in partnership with the government of Ontario, which will match our investment in Toyota.” Trudeau said. Doing so will enable 450 new jobs. My way of looking at it is that, that money is ours the people’s not the governments. . It’s my opinion that any jobs created by the government is not really an asset to us, if the government is paying for them out of our money. As we the working folks other than government has to pay for these new-found jobs. I suppose they are thinking in the long run it might pay off. But it will take a while if it does at all. My opinion only.
Aging
George Carlin’s Views on Aging
Do you realize that the only time in our lives when we like to get old is when we’re kids? If you’re less than 10 years old, you’re so excited about aging that you think in fractions.
‘How old are you?’ ‘ I’m four and a half!’ You’re never thirty-six and a half. You’re four and a half, going on five! That’s the key.
You get into your teens, now they can’t hold you back. You jump to the next number, or even a few ahead.
‘How old are you?’ ‘I’m gonna be 16!’ You could be 13, but hey, you’re gonnabe 16! And then the greatest day of your life! You become 21. Even the words sound like a ceremony. YOU BECOME 21. YESSSS!!!
But then you turn 30. Oooohh, what happened there? Makes you sound like bad milk! He TURNED; we had to throw him out. There’s no fun now, you’re Just a sour-dumpling. What’s wrong? What’s changed?
You BECOME 21, you TURN 30, then you’re PUSHING 40. Whoa! Put on the brakes, it’s all slipping away. Before you know it, you REACH 50, and your dreams are gone….
But! wait!! ! You MAKE it to 60. You didn’t think you would!
So you BECOME 21, TURN 30, PUSH 40, REACH 50, and make it to 60.
You’ve built up so much speed that you HIT 70! After that, it’s a day-by-day thing; you HIT Wednesday!
You get into your 80’s, and every day is a complete cycle; you HIT lunch; you TURN 4:30; you REACH bedtime. And it doesn’t end there. Into the 90s, you start going backwards; ‘I Was JUST 92.’
Then a strange thing happens.. If you make it over 100, you become a little kid again. ‘I’m 100 and a half!’
May you all make it to a healthy 100 and a half!!
HOW TO STAY YOUNG
1. Throw out nonessential numbers. This includes age, weight and height. Let the doctors worry about them. That is why you pay them.
2. Keep only cheerful friends. The grouches pull you down.
3. Keep learning. Learn more about the computer, crafts, gardening, whatever, even ham radio. Never let the brain idle. ‘An idle mind is the devil’s workshop.’ And the devil’s family name is Alzheimer’s.
4. Enjoy the simple things.
5. Laugh often, long and loud. Laugh until you gasp for breath.
6. The tears happen. Endure, grieve, and move on. The only person, who is with us our entire life, is ourselves Be ALIVE while you are alive.
7. Surround yourself with what you love , whether it’s family, pets, keepsakes, music, plants, hobbies, whatever. Your home is your refuge.
8. Cherish your health: If it is good, preserve it. If it is unstable, improve it. If it is beyond what you can improve, get help.
9. Don’t take guilt trips. Take a trip to the mall, even to the next county; to a foreign country, but NOT to where the guilt is.
10. Tell the people you love that you love them, at every opportunity.
AND, ALWAYS REMEMBER:
Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away.
And, if you don’t send this to at least 8 people – who cares? But do share this with someone. We all need to live life to its fullest each day!!
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The Candy Stick Treat: Poem
Here is a story written for one of my stories by my friend Bob Bartlett. Just one of many. Very talented fellow. Thanks Bob great poem. GW
THE CANDY STICK TREAT
(1) Laura was cooking bacon and eggs,
The smell of fresh coffee filled the air;
Reg was getting ready for breakfast,
As George ventured down the stairs!
(2) George knew they were going on a trip to town,
When he saw a penny by his plate;
This was to buy a candy-stick for him,
So his breakfast he quickly ate!
(3) After breakfast he was out the door
And hitched up the buckboard and horse;
He was anxious to get started on their trip,
With the penny in his pants pocket of course!
(4) On the trip to town Reg would always ask George,
How he liked living with Laura and him;
George said he liked it there just fine,
As he looked out from under his hat brim!
(5) Reg and Laura were George’s guardians
And Reg was a very special guy;
He often knew what George was thinking;
In the blinking of an eye!
(6) George liked to talk with Reg,
‘Cause he felt like a grown-up man;
And he liked to spend time with Laura too,
In the kitchen with her pots and her pans!
(7) But George was eager to get to town
To make a visit to the hardware store;
So he could buy his candy-stick treat,
In a big jar just inside the door!
(8) Usually he only got just one candy stick,
But sometimes he got two or three;
When someone else would buy some for him,
It made George happy as can be!
(9) The big glass jars were really tall
And could hold fifty or sixty sticks;
They were all the colors of the rainbow,
So George could take his pick!
(10) Reg was never in a big hurry,
As he learned all the local news;
Or when George was making up his mind,
On which colors he would choose!
(11) Reg would sit on a keg of nails
And on his face there would be a smile;
As George picked out his favorite colors,
Even though it might take quite a while!
(12) Green was the color George liked the best
And red cherry would be his second choice;
Sometimes Reg would make a suggestion,
As he spoke in a helpful voice!
(13) But he let George make the decision,
Of which color it was going to be;
This would be his choice of candy-sticks,
Whether it be lime-green or the red cherry!
(14) Well, George was really excited,
When the owner took off the jar-lids;
He could then reach in for his candy,
In that town he was the happiest kid!
(15) Then he would hand over his penny,
To pay for his candy-stick treat;
He could hardly wait to get it in his mouth,
It was the sweetest thing he could eat!
(16) Then George and Reg would sit outside,
On the old bench by the store;
And George would enjoy his candy-sticks,
How could anyone ask for more?
(17) Reg would fill up his favorite pipe,
With the tobacco that smelled so sweet;
And George would savor his lime-green candy,
It was the end of a perfect day treat!
(18) That evening as they travelled back to the farm,
There was a smile upon their faces;
They were having a nice ride in the old buckboard,
As the horse was pulling on the ‘traces’!
(19) George looked forward to the trips to town,
It was a regular weekly event;
When they would hitch up the horse and the buckboard
And then down the road to town they went!
(20) The days of the horse and buggy are now gone,
You don’t see them so much anymore;
But George will always remember those times
And the candy-sticks at the hardware store!
Bob Bartlett,
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Build Your Immune System
T cells, also known as T lymphocytes, are a white blood cell of grave importance to your immune system; they allow your body to adapt a response to any pathogen. There are also foods you can eat to trigger production of these critical cells.
3 Ways to Boost NK Cells
Here are a few easy ways to boost our naturally occurring killer cells so that we can fight one of the biggest diseases of all time:
3. Take More Vitamin C – This vitamin is not only good for fighting colds and flu, but it boosts the activation of both T-cells and NK cells so that your immune system has extra armor to protect you against a host of diseases, including cancer. The Journal of Immunology confirms that ridiculously high doses aren’t required. Just 1000 mg a day can help boost the immune system.
4. Get Your Daily E – In addition to boosting the production of killer cells, vitamin E also supports the making of B cells – also utilized by our immune systems to produce antibodies and kill bacteria. You can get the recommended 60 mg a day from nuts, grains, seeds and vegetable oils. Further, vitamin E intake lowers the risk of heart disease.
5. Eat Your Beta Carotene – As the name suggests, this important vitamin found in carrots can help boost killer cells as well as helper T-cells so that your immune system can fight a number of diseases. Foods full of beta carotene include sweet potatoes, kale, turnip greens, spinach, dried herbs, and mustard greens, just to name a few.
Preventing cancer may be as simple as eating whole, natural foods. Who knew?
Foods to Improve Your Immunity
Carrots
The vitamin A in carrots helps trigger white blood cell production; a 1-cup serving of chopped carrots has 21,384 IU of this vitamin, many times the daily recommended intake. You also take in a small amount of vitamin C in a serving of carrots — 7.6 mg — as well as small amounts of zinc and selenium, all of which contribute to T cell counts.
oysters
Packed with selenium, this tasty shellfish helps boost your body’s production of cytokines, a protein that’s known to ward off illnesses.
Yogurt
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Yogurt that contains live cultures is rich in lactobacillus acidophilus and bifidobacterium lactis (read: good bacteria), which fight bacteria that cause diseases and raise your white blood cell count.
Green Tea
Green tea is a great source of L-theanine, an amino acid that triggers the release of germ-fighting compounds from your T-cells. (Green tea also helps to boost your metabolism.)
Oranges
One of the best sources of immunity-boosting vitamin C, oranges cause your body to produce higher levels of antibodies and white blood cells.
Crab
Like oysters, crab meat is rich in selenium, a nutrient that strengthens your immune system.
Garlic
Including garlic in your meal plan to increase your T cells is a good option. A study published in the February 2009 issue of the journal “Planta Medica” indicates that compounds in garlic trigger the growth of lymphocytes. Garlic also contains a small amount of zinc — 0.1 mg — and 2.8 mg of vitamin C, another vitamin useful for your immune system. The vitamin C in garlic pumps up your body’s production of white blood cells; adults need 75 to 90 mg of vitamin C per day.
Carrots
Carrots are crammed with beta carotene, a phytonutrient that increases your body’s production of T-cells and natural killer cells.
Spinach
The high amount of antioxidants found in spinach help boost your immune system.
Sweet Potatoes
Like carrots, sweet potatoes are loaded with beta carotene, which boosts your body’s T-cell and NK-cell count.
Mushrooms
morels Rich in compounds called beta glucans, mushrooms boost the production of NK-cells and T-cells in your body to help prevent infections.
Salmon
Salmon contains omega-3 fatty acids, which cause your body’s phagocytes to fight bacteria more effectively.
Kiwi
Like oranges, kiwis are high in vitamin C, which helps protect your body against infections.
Bell Peppers
Bell peppers are packed with vitamin C, which prompts your body to produce more interferon. This antibody covers the surface of cells and fends off viruses.
Broccoli
Broccoli is a great source of glucosinolates, phytonutrients rich in sulfur that stimulate the natural antioxidant systems in your body.
Brazil Nuts Or Almonds
Eating more brazil nuts, a large South American nut, may improve your T cell count, thanks to the selenium content. A 1-oz. serving of these nuts provides you with 543.5 mcg of this mineral, and research indicates that selenium positively influences T cell proliferation and activity, according to a study featured in the June 2010 “Journal of Nutrition.” Adults require 55 mcg of selenium each day. Brazil nuts also supply small amounts of zinc and vitamin C.
Vitamin and Mineral Rich Food
Folic acid, vitamin B 6, riboflavin and thiamin are particularly important to the proper functioning of t-cells and their quantity. The list doesn’t stop there. Foods rich in vitamins and minerals are essential to keeping t-cell count up, and that means eating a lot of fruits and vegetables. Raw fruits and vegetables are the best way to get a maximum amount of these nutrients. Dark leafy green vegetables, cauliflower, broccoli, squash, tomatoes, strawberries and carrots are all nutrient rich produce that may increase t-cells.
Papaya
Papaya, especially the Carica Papaya, has recently been found to increase regulatory t-cells, but it has been used to treat many diseases and cancers for centuries. The fruit, its seeds and even its leaves are found to be beneficial. Try eating some ripe fruit, dried fruit or even drinking some papaya leaf tea. The stronger the tea, the more effective it is said to be.
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Back Pain
Here is an article that I think explains the exact nature of back problems. I have been saying for years that surgery for backs is all wrong in most cases. Most problems can be fixed with exercise and left alone. Click on picture for the full article. It’s worth reading.
