July 2009 Blog Posts (65)

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Busy Day

A busy, but very rewarding day in the Burn ICU in Toronto today. I work in many Critical Care Units thruout the GTA. Just made my lunches for the next 2 days work, then off Monday. Hoping to swim and kayak then.
Be safe to all who are travelling this long W/E and have fun, friends...Donna

Added by Donna King Miller on July 31, 2009 at 10:36pm — No Comments

Special offer for Zoomers!

With a link (here) to my twitwall and this below, people should grasp what I'm doing whereas when they visit my developer site at 12flat.com I've been told there is too much going on to understand exactly what it is that we do. Makes sense to me.…



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Added by Stu on July 31, 2009 at 9:55pm — No Comments

This Weekend on AM740 - Aug 1 - 2

This weekend on AM740 - AUG 1 and 2, 2009



Weekends on AM740 are times for reflection and celebration. Youíll hear great music, of course, but also some unique cultural glimpses and snapshots of the best that Toronto has to offer. Here are a few highlights of whatís on this weekend.



SATURDAY





8am-9am :: From A Woman's Perspective with Marilyn Weston

This Saturday, meet Yvonne… Continue

Added by The New AM 740 - Zoomer Radio on July 31, 2009 at 12:00pm — No Comments

Top 10 at 10 for Fri Jul 31: Top Ten Songs of Cliff Richard

Top Ten Songs of Cliff Richard. 50 years ago today, his 'Living Doll' became his first #1 UK hit. Called 'England's Elvis', Cliff has had over 100 hit singles in UK, many in Canada, but not as many in USA.



10. Lucky Lips -- 1963



9. Dreaming -- 1980



8. The Young Ones -- 1962



7. We Don't Talk Anymore -- 1980



6. A Little in Love -- 1981



5. Devil Woman -- 1976 (his big breakthru in US, and comeback world-wide)



4. Bachelor… Continue

Added by The New AM 740 - Zoomer Radio on July 31, 2009 at 11:00am — No Comments

Building Entrances and Egress - Barrier Free Living

Individuals with disabilities need at least one readily accessible entrance that connects the exterior accessible route and the interior accessible route as a fire safety precaution; it is desirable to also provide an alternative way out. This blog discusses the requirements for both entrances and emergency exits. The discussion of exits also raises points about planning for emergency evacuation and the provision of warning systems.



Safety… Continue

Added by Ronny Wiskin on July 31, 2009 at 6:30am — No Comments

Diggin' for Gold!

It's amazing what kids will do. While enjoying a coffee in the sitting area at Chapters the other day, there was a child sitting in a stroller next to the table beside us. He did not have a care in the world as he dug for gold up his nasal passage.



Looking around, I'm sure that he noticed everyone staring at him as he continued his mission. He obviously did not worry about what the other people might be thinking about him. He was… Continue

Added by Virginia Wild on July 31, 2009 at 12:02am — No Comments

Grans

Added a pix of my "Little Grans" Emily & Faith, now, nearly 7 and 4.
I put this photo into the Yahoo photo time capsule before it closed, to open again in 2020.
Love, Nanny.

Added by Donna King Miller on July 30, 2009 at 8:19pm — No Comments

Top 10 at 10 for Thu Jul 30: Top Ten Songs of Paul Anka

Top Ten Songs of Paul Anka



10. I Don't Like to Sleep Alone -- Paul w. Odia Coates

(peak #8 in 1975)



9. One Man Woman, One Woman Man -- Paul w. Odia Coates

(peak #7 in 1974)



8. You Are My Destiny

(peak #7 in 1958)



7. Times of Your Life (started as a Kodak TV spot)

(peak #7 in 1975)



6. It's Time to Cry

(peak #4 in 1959)



5. Puppy Love

(peak #2 in 1960)



4. Put Your Head On My… Continue

Added by The New AM 740 - Zoomer Radio on July 30, 2009 at 11:00am — No Comments

WOW, where the heck have I been!

Time flies when you're having fun!

Haven't been on here in a while, busy with HONEY DO lists, and all that STUFF that you try to put off, but then it's all there still waiting to get done!

So now the painting is done, and of course the weather is insane! So can't play outside, so we play indoors. (I'm moving to the Yukon, they found OUR weather up there!)

I assume everyone else is keeping busy? The year is flying by, and I may need to start tuning my snow blower! ;-)

I'll… Continue

Added by David Slater on July 29, 2009 at 4:19pm — No Comments

The Bedroom - Getting ready for long term care at home?



In a family setting, the bedroom is the personal realm, the only room perhaps, in which an individual will have privacy and control of their environment. At least some leisure activities should be accommodated in the bedroom. The provision of an en suite bathroom, if this is possible, will further protect the privacy of the individual(s).



Needs Assessment



In the home of a disabled individual who lives alone,… Continue

Added by Ronny Wiskin on July 29, 2009 at 12:30pm — 1 Comment

Top 10 at 10 for Wed Jul 29: Top Ten Hits From This Week in 1960

Top Ten Hits from This Week in 1960



10. Walk Don't Run -- Ventures



9. That's All You Gotta Do -- Brenda Lee



8. Please Help Me I'm Falling -- Hank Locklin



7. Tell Laura, I Love Her -- Ray Peterson



6. Image of a Girl -- Safaris



5. Alley-Oop -- Hollywood Argyles



4. Only The Lonely -- Roy Orbison



3. It's Now or Never -- Elvis Presley



2. Itsy Bitsy Teeny Weeny Yellow Polka Dot Bikini -- Brian… Continue

Added by The New AM 740 - Zoomer Radio on July 29, 2009 at 11:00am — No Comments

we are not getting older

...but we are definately getting better. Just loving this age. I was so happy to turn 50,four years ago. I had a 'power goddess' feeling about it.
Still keeping the attitude,and lots of younger people around my life so I can keep interested and aware of what's new,and all the changing ways to look after yourself.I have found throughout my life that creativity is an important element when keeping it going.

Added by Annie Lore on July 29, 2009 at 9:15am — No Comments

27 July 2009: Don't use seniors as scapegoats.

Moncton Times-Transcript

To The Editor:

The policy in New Brunswick regarding restrictions for young drivers may seem unfair and everyone has the right to appeal for change. But please don't use toxic remarks about senior drivers to strengthen your arguments.

A recent letter reads "It should be noted that there was no corresponding law limiting senior citizens' driving rights. In fact, a 95-year-old driver now has more freedom to travel the roads than our daughter."

You… Continue

Added by Wayne Harrigan on July 29, 2009 at 6:40am — 2 Comments

I Spend the Weekend In Heartbreak Hotel



Actually it was a Westin; a nice place at the foot of Blue Mountain. Holly and I were in town with the CARP crew to run our booth at the 2009 Elvis Festival in Collingwood, Ontario. This trip marked my third Elvis Festival in a row, but the first one in which CARP had a full-time presence.



Before I go much further I must confess that I’ve been to Graceland –twice. The first time was in 1996, when a friend and I rode from Houston… Continue

Added by Eric Vengroff on July 28, 2009 at 7:30pm — 2 Comments

Top 10 at 10 for Tue Jul 28: Top Ten Songs About Messages & Letters

Top Ten Songs About Messages & Letters: (inspired by today's anniversary of very first singing telegram received this day in 1933 - by pop superstar of the day - Rudy Vallee on his 32nd birthday)



10. Letter to Lucille -- Tom Jones

(peak #60 in 1973)



9. Take a Message to Mary -- Everly Brothers

(peak #16 in 1959)



8. Message to Michael -- Dionne Warwick

(peak # 8 in 1966)



7. Writing on the Wall -- Adam Wade

(peak # 5 in… Continue

Added by The New AM 740 - Zoomer Radio on July 28, 2009 at 11:00am — No Comments

A formula that works! Accessibility = Independent Living

I’m concerned that Canada’s national health care system is declining. I remember when Bob Rae chopped Ontario’s health care budget as Premiere of our Province. People were left without urgent care and as a result Ontarians had to look after themselves instead of relying solely on our system.



Did Ontario learn something from this experience?



McGuinty’s government is putting new laws in to place and directing more funding towards creating an accessible Ontario. I believe… Continue

Added by Ronny Wiskin on July 28, 2009 at 10:30am — No Comments

Willow, the German Shepherd, Catches the Waves!

Willow, the German Shepherd, Catching the Waves





Anyone that has ever the privilege of having a German Shepherd as your best friend can understand this short story.



Meet Willow, my 5 years old German Shepherd puppy, and I do mean “puppy”. She is the light of my life. Even though she is our family dog, she is my dog.



Willow’s favorite pass time is catching things, and I mean anything. She’s even caught birds and brought them to me with a sad look as if… Continue

Added by Virginia Wild on July 28, 2009 at 12:15am — No Comments

Top 10 at 10 for Mon Jul 27: Top Ten Hits From This Week in 1976

Top Ten Hits From This Week in 1976



10. I'd Really Love to See You Tonight -- England Dan & John Ford Coley



9. Let 'Em In -- Paul McCartney & Wings



8. You'll Never Find Another Love... -- Lou Rawls



7. Rock and Roll Music -- Beach Boys



6. Got to get You Into My Life -- Beatles (6 years after break-up, this mid-60s LP track

released, and became top 10 hit)



5. Get Closer -- Seals and Crofts



4. Don't Go… Continue

Added by The New AM 740 - Zoomer Radio on July 27, 2009 at 11:00am — No Comments

This Week on AM740 -- JUL 27 to JUL 31, 2009

This Week on AM740 -- JUL 27 to JUL 31, 2009



Countdowns, advocacy, fun tips, special guests, and great music...at work and all day, you'll hear the best of the best this week on AM740.





5:30am–10am :: The Happy Gang with Bill Gable, Eva D and John Gallagher

Monday: Lots of great concerts coming to town this month including The Annual Toronto Summer Music Festival…The Irie - Regee Music Festival….Eva… Continue

Added by The New AM 740 - Zoomer Radio on July 27, 2009 at 5:00am — No Comments

Summer fun or summer job search?

With this economy many people are asking themselves this question. Should I take the summer off or should I go full tilt into a job search. Can you afford to be out of the job search market in the summer? No you cannot!



An outstanding 70% of job searchers fall out of the market in July and August, providing significant opportunities to strike gold for the remaining 30%.



Yes, due to vacations, the recruitment period can be lengthened, but resist the opportunity to put your… Continue

Added by Martin Buckland on July 26, 2009 at 10:48pm — No Comments

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