January 2010 Blog Posts (20)

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My Brilliant Athletic Career



With the events leading up to, and the frenetic activity following the death of my father-in-law on New Year’s Day, I found myself feeling unfocused and generally out of it for the first couple of weeks and have been getting my stride back since then. But it also gave me a chance to put some thoughts together about my trip last summer as CARP’s representative at the 50 & Più Olympiad, in Puglia, Italy. In previous posts I’ve written about… Continue

Added by Eric Vengroff on January 27, 2010 at 10:51pm — 1 Comment

From Self-Interest To The Common Good

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We are emerging from a dark era of leadership. According to the Conference Board, between 1987 and 2009, the level of employee job satisfaction plummeted from 61% to 45%, and the number who find their work “interesting” sank from 70% to 51%. Equally disturbing,… Continue

Added by Lance Secretan on January 27, 2010 at 9:34am — No Comments

Can Hibiscus Tea Lower Blood Pressure?

Yes, according to researcher Diane L. McKay, PhD, who reported her findings in the February 2009 Tufts University Health & Nutrition Letter.



Dr. McKay works in the Antioxidants Research Laboratory of the Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging at Tufts University in… Continue

Added by Carole L. Carson on January 26, 2010 at 2:37pm — 6 Comments

How to give good hugs, monogamy and the human condition

For my first post, I am going to throw a few nuances of the human condition your way. Most you know, some you might not. We have all learned that being tactile is an important aspect of being human and we don't need to read about it to be aware of the healing, relaxing, comforting, intimate and loving aspect of touch. More on why that is so in a moment.



Mammals are a gregarious, yet fairly monogamous species. Very few humans are hermits. Even those who have agoraphobia will seek… Continue

Added by paulie S on January 23, 2010 at 2:30pm — 4 Comments

Continue To Help Haiti

Haiti needs your help. The New AM740 – Zoomer Radio encourages you to give generously as every dollar can make a difference in the lives of those who have been devastated by this unexpected natural disaster.



Please consider donating to one of these Canadian aid organizations that are working tirelessly to provide treatment and medical supplies to the injured, and to ensure that survivors have access to food, clean water, and sanitation.



HAITI EARTHQUAKE… Continue

Added by The New AM 740 - Zoomer Radio on January 22, 2010 at 4:00pm — 1 Comment

Coming up on AM740 this weekend!

Keeping up to date with the latest conspiracies? Indoor gardening? Reminiscing about "the good ol' days" in Toronto?....or just looking to relax to great music? Here's a sneak peek of what's coming on AM740 this weekend (EST):



Saturday

9AM - The Garden Show: AM 740’s Garden Show host is noted author, columnist, radio and HGTV personality Charlie Dobbin. She’ll update you with each week’s gardening tips and… Continue

Added by The New AM 740 - Zoomer Radio on January 21, 2010 at 2:00pm — No Comments

EXTREME MAKEOVER - HOUSE EDITION

Anyone who loves this show, please tune in on Sunday, ABC, at 8pm (check your TV listing), January 24th, cause this episode is the Powell Family from Buffalo, NY. Ty and his team were here on the West side of the city in mid November. They couldn't have picked a better time to come and help this Jamaican family & other homes that needed small repairs on the street. Unbeknownst to the family, this six-bedroom fixer upper was gonna be demolished, until Ty & his team came to the rescue.… Continue

Added by Cindy Bear on January 20, 2010 at 11:33am — No Comments

Moses Presents ZOOMER’S CHOICE: BUT I Still Believe In Love

Moses Presents ZOOMER’S CHOICE

BUT I Still Believe In Love



CD IN STORES TUESDAY, JANUARY 19!



If you’re thinking of what to give – or play for – the apple of your eye on Valentine’s Day and beyond, look no further.



Moses Znaimer presents ZOOMER’S CHOICE: BUT I STILL BELIEVE IN LOVE, a new CD of his personal selection of “surefire romantic songs and hurtin’ music guaranteed to get that special someone in the mood”. These are songs that Moses… Continue

Added by The New AM 740 - Zoomer Radio on January 18, 2010 at 1:06pm — No Comments

Bravely Beginning: Mary Ellison and Evelyn Hunt's Story

Maybe it’s easy for athletes, but for most of us, being fit is an ongoing battle. With aging, medical issues complicate our intent.



Friends Mary Ellison, 80, and Evelyn Hunt, 67, are determined to succeed. Mary, a retired nurse, once liked hiking and backpacking. After being widowed, job and home responsibilities drove out fitness. Evelyn, with a lifelong weight problem, played tennis before she stopped exercising.



Using the QUEST program as catalyst, they now work out… Continue

Added by Carole L. Carson on January 13, 2010 at 5:17pm — No Comments

Winter blahs

The sun is weakly shining through today. yeah! It seems like we have been living in grey land since last winter. Where has the sun gone? okay, as I write this my room now has yellow light! It seems the sun has actually won its struggle and is now shining. So much for writing this blog....I'm on my way out the door.

Added by Barbara Silver on January 12, 2010 at 12:32pm — No Comments

Recycling in Heaven

I just got done cutting up boxes and bundling them up in a bundle small enough to meet the demands of the recycling company. I agree with the sentiments of my Brother In Law when he says there had better not be a recycling program when he gets to Heaven of he just might choose to go elsewhere.

Added by redo on January 11, 2010 at 11:05am — No Comments

Getting Started

I have never kept a blog and don't know what I am doing or why but "blogging" seems to be very popular so I thought I would see what its all about.



I can't imagine that anyone would be interested in the relatively mundane events in my life.



I just signed up for a couple courses at the local Community College. The first starts this Tuesday. "Introduction to Digital SLR Photography". I hope to learn how to use all the buttons and settings on my camera.



Other… Continue

Added by redo on January 9, 2010 at 9:40am — 1 Comment

What if I don't get it right?

After offering this experiment of A Year To Live to others I started feeling fearful about leading a group of people through this deeply personal process. As I sat with the fear I realized that I was holding onto an outdated image of leadership. One that didn't resonate with me. My intention with this experiment was initially to do it for myself, and then offer others the opportunity to live it for themselves. I offered to share things with the group as they unfold for me and give suggestions,… Continue

Added by debra joy on January 8, 2010 at 7:41pm — No Comments

A TRIBUTE TO MURRAY MORGENTHAU (1920 – 2010)

One of Canada’s pioneers in furthering the cause of Canadians as we age, Murray Morgenthau, passed away following complications from a heart attack on January 1, 2010 at the age of 89.



In 1984, Murray Morgenthau, along with his surviving wife of 60 years, Lillian, co-founded CARP – an acronym for the Canadian Association of Retired Persons – dedicated to serving the interests of those we now call Zoomers. Together they took the organization from a group of ten determined friends… Continue

Added by Nicole on January 6, 2010 at 6:55pm — No Comments

Don’t Make a New Year’s Resolution…Make it a Revolution!

Well, it’s here….2010! This is the time that the world is making New Year’s resolutions.

The problem with doing this is that most of us set the standards too high. Some goals are truly impossible to reach.



Definition of resolution; resolving, firmness, purpose or thing resolved upon, decision of court, vote or assembly.



Most resolutions are made to loose weight, exercise more, eat healthier or even make more money and… Continue

Added by Virginia Wild on January 5, 2010 at 9:33pm — No Comments

A Tribute to Murray Morgenthau



Murray Morgenthau, co-founder of CARP, the organization where I work, passed away on New Year's Day, 2010. I've worked closely with Murray over eight of the past ten years. He was also my father-in-law, whom I've known for the past 28 years. I was so honoured when the family asked me to speak about Murray's work life at the funeral. Here is what I said:



In 1986, when CARP had about 5,000 members or so, Murray Morgenthau asked me to… Continue

Added by Eric Vengroff on January 4, 2010 at 9:29pm — 2 Comments

Caesar Seared Sliders

Caesar Seared Sliders





Your guests won’t be able to resist these juicy miniature burgers this holiday season especially when you serve them topped with Renée’s Gourmet Caesar Dressing.



Ingredients:



2 lb ground meat (beef, pork or combination)

1 egg, beaten

½ cup bread crumbs

½ cup Renée’s Gourmet Caesar Dressing

2 tbsp chopped parsley

1 tbsp white onion, finely chopped

black… Continue

Added by Nicole on January 4, 2010 at 11:00am — No Comments

Renée’s Homestyle Caesar Lasagna

Renée’s Homestyle Caesar Lasagna





This classic and creamy, home-for-the-holidays meal is sure to be a hit, especially when paired with Renée’s garlic bread and classic, Caesar salad.



Ingredients:



2 tbsp olive oil

1 white onion, diced

2 clove garlic

1 lb ground beef

1 jar tomato sauce

2 cup ricotta

¾ cup Renée’s Gourmet Caesar Dressing

3 tbsp chopped basil

1 package… Continue

Added by Nicole on January 4, 2010 at 11:00am — No Comments

roadtripwithgilles@blogspot.com

This blog is about my 4 to 6 month long North American road trip - just me, my SUV and my kayak. I plan to go west to Vancouver, then to California. From there, to Texas and Mexico, then on to Florida and up the east coast of the USA. From there, I will go to the Canadian Maritime provinces then back home. What I'm hoping for is to meet people along the way and exchange life stories. There may be a book following all this... pictures, stories, experiences. I'd like to add that this trip is… Continue

Added by Gilles Lapalme on January 3, 2010 at 2:30pm — 4 Comments

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Added by Dianne Schuch-Lindsey on January 1, 2010 at 6:00pm — No Comments

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