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Help Protect Song Birds

North American bird populations have declined by nearly 3 billion since the 1970s, due to habitat loss, invasive species, climate change, and pesticides. You can help make the world a better place for birds and wildlife with just a few simple actions. 1) Make windows safer by using decals, screens, soap, or string to keep birds from hitting them. 2) Keep cats indoors. 3) Use native plants to provide food and shelter. 4) Avoid pesticides. 5) Drink shade-grown, forest-friendly coffee. 6) Use less plastic to limit waste. 7) Watch birds and share what you see to help monitor their populations.

November Brain Teasers

.1 When you have me, you immediately feel like sharing me. But, if you do share me, you do not have me. 2. What can you hold without ever touching or using your hands? 3. What can be seen once in a minute, twice in a moment, and never in a thousand years? Give me food, and I will live; give me water, and I will die. What am I?

Words to Live By

I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did but people will never forget how you made them feel. – Maya Angelou

Great Local Events in October

Oct 5, 2021 – Magic Lantern Roxy Theatre is hosting the One Take Super 8 Event. Admission is free for all ages. Shot on super 8, the films in these events have never been seen before, not even by the filmmakers! Edited in-camera, the works are shown as they were shot. No Cuts! No Splices! Making for a true premiere!
Oct 21, 2021 – The Saskatoon Club is hosting a Tax Reduction Seminar. Discover new and easy ways to save taxes.

Lost Your Marbles?

One of the most common types of dizziness is Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV), which can cause the sensation of spinning, vertigo, nausea and/or imbalance that lasts for seconds or minutes. These symptoms are triggered by head movements or rolling over in bed. This is caused by calcium carbonate crystals (ear rocks, small marbles) inside the inner ear moving to areas where they don’t belong. A qualified physiotherapist uses specific maneuvers of moving the head into certain positions to return these crystals back to the chamber where they should be. These treatments are very effective in most cases.

Cleaning with Hypochlorous Acid

Studies have shown that hypochlorous acid (HOCL) is an effective disinfectant and sanitizer that can be used in public places and homes to protect against a broad range of microorganisms. It’s also simple to make with just 1/2 gram of salt and 1 ml of vinegar added to water, which is then electrolyzed. The neutral charge of HOCL helps burst the cells of harmful microorganisms, and also helps it remove dirt and grease effectively. Recent research trials have shown that HOCL could also potentially be effective at killing the SARS-2-Covid virus on surfaces and within the body.

Supporting Someone with Depression

Chances are you know someone who is struggling with depression and want to know how to help them. Here are some things you can do to offer support: 1) Validate their condition and let them feel heard. 2) Avoid telling them to think positively or shaming them. Instead, try to focus on positive things in your conversations with them. 3) Encourage them to adhere to their medication schedule, since it can take time for medications to work. 4) Suggest that they keep a journal to write about their feelings and keep track of medication progress and their mood.