If you happen to see a gasoline tanker filling the tanks at your local gas station, come back another day or go to a different station. As the station’s underground tanks are being filled, the turbulence can stir up sediment. Sediment in your gas can clog fuel filters and fuel injectors, causing poor performance and possibly necessitating repairs.
DID YOU KNOW
Hippocrates, the Father of Medicine, suggested that a woman could enlarge her bust line by singing loudly and often.
August 9th 1930 is Betty Boop’s Birthday
August 7th is Friendship day
August 6th is Wiggle your Toes day
August 1st is Respect your Parents day
Second week in August is Smile Week
August 15th is Relaxation Day
Wizard of Oz Premiered August 18th 1939
August 22nd is Be An Angel Day
August 26th is Women’s Equality Day
Amelia Rising Sexual Assault Centre
Women are welcome to drop by, enjoy a coffee or tea and chat with other women who attend. Drop in is held every Thursday from 1:00pm-3:00pm and every woman is welcome to attend.
The Nipissing Women In Business Club
promotes the growth and continued success of business women through shared knowledge, networking and referral opportunities. Supporting each other by providing a venue where female professionals can meet to build relationships, inform and educate each other.
Next meeting is 12pm, Tuesday August 2nd at the Best Western. 700 Lakeshore Dr. North Bay.
The North Bay Heritage Gardeners
focuses on fostering pride and growth through enhancing and beautifying the North Bay Waterfront and other approved areas.
The Heritage Gardeners are looking to the public to fill a need for new gardening teams. Gardening experience is not necessary .
For more information please contact the Heritage Gardeners Coordinator at 705-472-4006.
North Bay Farmers Market
Aug. 13th
Corn Festival
Friends of the Bonfield Public Library
is hosting it’s annual Ladies Night Out. Tickets by advance sale only and can be purchased at the Bonfield Public Library or call Chris @ 705 776 7567. Tickets are $10. Each.
The event is a wonderful opportunity to experience, delightful desserts, listen to an inspiring speaker by the name of Sandy Foster, who is inspirational in her work with Hope2Kenya, be fascinated with an accessory fashion show and participate in an musing auction. The evening is filled with laughter and you will leave with a smile on your face.
Ladies Night Out takes place 7 pm Thursday August 25 at the Lion’s Den on 3rd Line in Bonfield. We look forward to welcoming you as our guest.
Blue Sky Sailing Club
is now offering sailing lessons with its club’s owned boats. Become part of a community with other fellow sailing enthusiasts. We offer various programs for individuals, youths, families and seniors. Check out our website at www.blueskysailing.org.
Art On Main
171 Main St West
RETRO BOOM
Art Exhibition
July30th to Aug 31st
Featured Artist
Mim* Thompson
Women are especially likely to cause harm to their feet in the pursuit of fashion.
Here are 10 tips to help ensure that the next pair of shoes you buy won’t squeeze your feet:
1. Sizes vary among shoe brands and styles. Don’t select shoes by the size marked inside the shoe. Judge the shoe by how it fits on your foot.
2. Select a shoe that conforms as nearly as possible to the shape of your foot.
3. Have your feet measured regularly. The size of your feet changes as you grow older.
4. Have both feet measured. Most people have one foot that’s larger than the other. Fit to the largest foot.
5. Fit at the end of the day when your feet are largest.
6. Stand during the fitting process and check that there is adequate space (three-eighths to one-half inch) for your longest toe at the end of each shoe.
7. Make sure the ball of your foot fits comfortably into the widest part of the shoe.
8. Don’t purchase shoes that feel too tight, expecting them to stretch to fit.
9. Your heel should fit comfortably in the shoe with minimum slippage.
10. Walk in the shoe to make sure it fits and feels right. Fashionable shoes can be comfortable!
Women account for nearly 90% of all operations performed to correct common foot disorders such as bunions, hammertoes and neuromas. The shoes women wear are probably the biggest culprits, especially dress shoes, which are typically characterized by a tight fit, narrow toe boxes, high heels and shapes that don’t conform to the foot.
On average, women squeeze into shoes that are two and a half sizes too small for their feet. If you’re a woman, you can test that yourself: Take off one shoe and place it on the floor alongside your foot. Chances are your foot will be wider than the shoe.
To keep their shoes on, women who wear narrow-toed shoes, a popular fashion item, must squeeze the forefoot tightly, placing considerable pressure on the big and little toes and all the bones in between. If the shoes also have high heels, the pressure on the forefoot soars by a factor of five. As a result, the forefoot is literally molded into an abnormal shape.
Fortunately, women today are increasingly resisting the urge to crush their feet in the pursuit of fashion. The trend is due in part to changing fashions and in part to less rigid dress codes in the professional world. There are now many more options for women who want to dress professionally and be kind to their feet.
www.intelihealth.com
The Canadian Women’s Army Corps (CWAC) was authorized on August 13, 1941, in response to a shortage of personnel caused by the increase in the size of Canada’s navy, army and air force. At first the organisation was called the Canadian Women’s Auxiliary Corps and was not an official part of the armed forces. On March 13, 1942 the women were inducted into the Canadian Army and became the Canadian Women’s Army Corps. They wore a cap badge of three maple leaves, and collar badges of the goddess Athena.
A February 1943 CWAC advertisement in the Edmonton Journal noted that prospective recruits had to be in excellent health, at least five feet tall and 105 pounds (or within 10 pounds above or below the standard of weight laid down in medical tables for different heights), with no dependants, a minimum of Grade 8 education, aged 18 to 45, and a British subject, as Canadians were at that time. Since women were not allowed to enter in combat of any kind the CWACs worked as secretaries, clerks, canteen workers, vehicle drivers and many other non-combat military jobs. They were only paid 2/3 of what the men were paid in the same occupation (this figure later became 4/5).
CWACs served overseas, first in 1942 in Washington DC and then with the Canadian Army in the UK. In 1944 CWACs served in Italy and in 1945 in north-west Europe, usually as clerks in headquarters establishments. After VE Day, more served with Canadian occupation forces in Germany. In all, approximately 3000 served Canada overseas. While no members of the CWAC were killed due to enemy action, four were wounded in a German V-2 missile attack on Antwerp in 1945. By the end of the war 21,624 CWACs had served in the ranks. In August 1946 the CWACs were disbanded. The Canadian Women’s Army Corps was redesignated The Canadian Women’s Army Corps on 22 Mar 1948. The Canadian Women’s Army Corps reverted to the Canadian Women’s Army Corps on 18 Apr 1955.
The CWACS were disbanded for good in 1964.
http://en.wikipedia.org
Creamy Family Style Rice Pudding
Ingredients
1 1/3 cups cooked white rice
2 1/2 cups milk
2 eggs, beaten
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Directions
Preheat oven to 300 degrees. In a large bowl, stir together cooked rice, milk and eggs. Add raisins and sugar, mix thoroughly. Spread into two 8×4 inch loaf pans and sprinkle nutmeg on top. Bake for 1 hour at 300 degrees F.
Banana Rice Pudding
Ingredients
1 cup hot cooked rice
1/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup whipping cream, whipped
1 large firm banana, sliced
fresh mint (optional)
Directions
In a bowl, combine rice and sugar; mix well. Cool completely. Fold in whipped cream and banana. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve. Spoon into serving dishes; garnish with mint.
Canadian Maple Rice Pudding
Ingredients
3/4 cup uncooked short-grain white rice
1 1/2 cups water
2 cups 2% milk
1 teaspoon maple flavored extract
1/2 cup white sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 pinch ground cloves
1 tablespoon butter
Directions
Combine the rice and water in a saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil Let simmer over low heat for 20 minutes or until all of the water has been absorbed. Stir in 1 3/4 cups of the milk, sugar and maple flavoring. Bring to a boil and let simmer over medium heat until thick and creamy, about 15 minutes. Stir in the remaining milk, nutmeg, cinnamon, cloves and butter. Cook stirring over low heat for another 5 minutes. Pour into a casserole dish and let stand for 5 minutes before serving.
Julie is my sister-in-law and I love her very much so when she asked me to be her supporter as she took the steps to have a gastric bypass surgery, I joyfully accepted her invitation.
On the 22nd of July, Julie began her new life. I was happy to guide her along the path and feel all those old and wonderful emotions come flooding back.
My experience on the flip side began with a pit-stop at my parents and after spending a few days with Mom and Dad, Mom and I headed down the highway to Julie’s house.
Surgery day started very early. (It didn’t help that we stayed up late chatting). We needed to be at the hospital for 6am. Time flew by and before we even knew it, Julie was called in to change for surgery. Mom and I lovingly teased her about her beautiful ensemble, complete with matching slippers and hat. We were all nervous yet terribly excited at the same time.
The next thing we knew, it was time! Arm in arm, Julie and I followed the attendant to the area where we met up with her surgeon. He explained that the surgery would take about three hours and where I was to wait for him to come and speak to me. With that said, there was nothing more I could do for now so I kissed Julie and said that the rest of her life starts right now and that I would see her soon.
My mom has a magic power that makes time travel faster than the speed of light so what felt like just one hour or so, the doctor met us and stated that everything went well and that she would be in the recovery room for about three more hours.
Three hours later, a wide awake Julie appeared looking wonderful. She was sore from the surgery but otherwise doing great. Her complexion was rosy and she was ready to start doing whatever she needed to do. The nurse came in and took her tests then stated that she will no longer be needing her diabetic and one of her arthritic meds. She was well on her way to a healthier life. Then, her nutritionist came in. Two weeks of liquids followed by two weeks of pureed foods was the beginning of her new way of eating for her.
“How am I ever going to do this” she asked. “You’ll set a routine that works for you. It will get easier.” I explain with a smile.
“What if it doesn’t work?” she asked. As I shook my feeling of de ja vu, I softly answered “It will.”
In just three days, Julie was healthy enough to go home. Now, I will get to experience what you all did with me. I’m sure the next time I see Julie, I will be surprised and may not even recognize her.
Victoria says…This is going to be exciting!
