Retirement News Weekly Yorkton: Issue Eight
ISSUE #8: March 25, 201114,278 Readers This Month SPRING FORWARD! CLEANING TIPS & IDEAS Your Retirement By: Brandee Musiala Now that we all have had a week to get used to the time change, it's time to really spring forward and focus on getting ready for some warmer weather! For most of us, that means spring cleaning. If you're not sure where to start, follow our checklist and you'll be enjoying a cleaner space very soon. Before you begin, it might be worth your while to make your own cleaning solutions using simple ingredients that can be found around the house. Not only is it "greener", it's also inexpensive. Something as simple as ammonia is great for washing walls, windows, floors, sinks and tile. Vinegar is best when trying to remove mold, mildew, grime and grease. When it comes to sterilizing, though, bleach is ideal. It's important that you never mix bleach with ammonia because it creates toxic fumes. Now that your armed with cleaning solutions, on to the list! Living Room • Dust the ceiling, ceiling fan and light fixtures, along with any picture frames or artwork that is hanging on your walls. Remove all knick-knacks from shelves in order to give them a thorough dusting. ... Read More... LOCAL NEWS Board members at Carlton Trail Regional College resign Although no reason ... Read More... NATIONAL NEWS House of Commons backs Libyan mission The House of Commons voted March 21 in favour of Canada ... Read More... INTERNATIONAL NEWS Japanese officials testing everything for radiation Concerns over food, water and clothing ... Read More... LIFESTYLE: The Little Things You Didn't Know About Kissing You'll spend a total of two weeks of your life doing it, it burns 26 calories a minute, a woman once lost her hearing because ... read more... FIFTY & FABULOUS: Can I Wear That Trend? Everyone is always concerned about being on trend, but let's face it: not every trend will work for every body type. The key with fashion is to pick and choose the trends that will work for you and your shape … read more... ENVIRONMENT: E-Waste: Where Does It All Go? When the snow melts, you're feeling the warm sun on your back and that's when maybe, just possibly, your mind will wander to spring cleaning and discarding … read more... SPORTS: NFL player's association wants to re-enter talks In a letter to the NFL, the player's association has said they are willing to go back into talks before the April 6 lockout deadline ... read more... SPIN THE GLOBE: Wooden Shoes, Gouda Cheese and Windmills…Oh My! Welcome to the Netherlands! A land rich with history, culture, a ... read more... VISIONARIES OF OUR COMMUNITY: Breast Friends Cooking Up Success It all started six years ago at a five-course fundraiser dinner in Foam Lake, Saskatchewan. It was the untimely … read more... MATRIX REPATTERNING: Revolution for Chronic Pain Sufferers (Exclusive) your body could talk, I bet it would have a lot of stories to tell. As a child you... read more... FEATURES: Goodbye Old Man Winter! Hello, Spring Activities It's time to shake off the snow, open the windows and prepare for another beautiful spring and summer. There's nothing quite like springtime in Canada: it's like an imaginary door has opened as people wander ... read more... I CAN EXPLAIN… FREE ONLINE CLASSIFIEDS By: Jeff deViller Need an apartment? How about a used car? Or two posters of Canadian stamps, which are described as "valuable"? You may pick up your local newspaper and turn to the classifieds but more often than not, people... read more ... PET TALK: THE IMPORTANCE OF PET By: Megan Pasche Oral disease is the #1 health problem diagnosed in dogs and cats, and yet a lot of people still don't realize the importance of taking care of their pet's teeth and mouth. It's important to discuss it, however, because dental ... read more ... LOVE'S GOT EVERYTHING TO DO WITH IT By: Nicole Burgers My hands trembled and were dewy from the fine beads of sweat forming in my palms. I scanned the group in front of me. There were people from every walk of life, as well as both of their families, gathering to celebrate ... read more ... QUOTABLE QUOTES "It's spring fever. That is what the name of it is. And when you've got it, you want – oh, you don't quite know what it is you do want, but it just fairly makes ... read more ...MOST ANTICIPATED MOVIES OF SPRING 2011 Featuring The Adjustment Bureau, Jane Eyre, Limitless, The Lincoln Lawyer, Water for Elephants ... read more ... THIS WEEK IN HISTORY (MARCH 25-31) March 25 Today is "Old New Year's Day". This was the U.S.Colonies until 1751 when both adopted the Gregorian Calendar... read more ...WEIRD & WONDERFUL FACTS The blue whale is the world's largest whale, said to be the largest animal to have existed in the world. An adult ... read more ... Editor's Letter The tragic earthquake on March 11 in Japan with a magnitude 9 on the Richter scale—the most powerful in the country's recorded history and fourth most severe in the world—and the subsequent tsunami are a stark reminder of the unpredictable dangers posed by natural hazards…The loss of life has been heartbreaking…[but] the Japanese people have shown strength and resilience as they struggle to deal with this crisis. –Business 360, CNN, an excerpt from a World Bank report The devastating tsunami and earthquake in Japan has cost its people a lot. Beyond the country's borders, the impact is also felt internationally. Times of disaster greatly affects everyone and at its best, brings ... Read More... 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