Homelessness During COVID – Disaster Amplified

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In any given year, there are about 235,000 Canadians that suffer from homelessness. That’s about 0.625% of the total population, a statistically “small” minority, which is, unfortunately, seeing its woes compounded due to winter and COVID.  

Homeless people rely on shelters to provide them a place to sleep and stay, especially during the cold winter nights when staying outside or in a makeshift shelter can be deadly disastrous. So it’s only logical that the shelters try to accommodate as many people as possible.

But that’s impossible due to COVID cases spreading. To mitigate the probability of transmission, shelters have reduced the number of people they take in. Needless to say, this is a significant blow to the homeless population of the country because during the second wave, more and more people are seeking shelter and less space is available. The lifting of the eviction ban has also added fuel to the fire.

To make matters worse, some shelter homes are being forced to close down or have been working at reduced capacity because the staff and residents have contracted the virus.

People are aware of the problem and are doing what little they can to remediate the situation like staging protests and urging the government to ramp up support. And shelters are using glass dividers in between beds to reduce the probability of transmission in close confines.

James Wood Is Trending And Bill Pulti Is Spending

The rich get to trend and spend, you and I get to watch , and so the world turns. We have been away for awhile, now we have moved to an area where believe it or not White people are a minority – still the ones that are left live in the best neighborhoods, you can tell by the electrified fencing…

All men are brothers we come from the same atomic soup, and just like a soup sometimes the ingredients clash, which makes for an exciting mix!

A Fresh Approach: How to Find the Perfect Gift for Women

When shopping for a gift for a special woman in your life—be it a friend, partner, family member, or colleague—it helps to think beyond the usual suspects. There’s a world of possibilities out there, from minimalist jewelry to high-tech gadgets and enriching experiences. If you’re looking for unique inspiration, don’t overlook the realm of Women’s Unusual GIft Ideas on Abracadabra NYC’s website, which can introduce you to standout products and imaginative concepts. Below are some pointers to guide you toward selecting a thoughtful present she’ll cherish.


1. Match the Gift to Her Interests

A. Daily Habits and Hobbies

  • Fitness & Wellness: A stylish yoga mat, high-quality blender for smoothies, or subscription to a meditation app.
  • Arts & Crafts: A watercolor painting kit, calligraphy set, or pottery workshop voucher.
  • Tech Enthusiast: A smartwatch, phone lens kit, or novelty gadget she can use in her day-to-day life.

B. Personal Style & Aesthetic

  • Classic or Trendy?
    Is she a fan of timeless looks (little black dress, pearl earrings) or edgy pieces (chunky boots, statement jewelry)? Pick something aligned with her vibe.
  • Color Palettes
    If she gravitates toward neutrals, go for sleek designs in black, white, or gray. If she loves bright hues, opt for something bold and colorful.

2. Go for Timeless Classics

A. Jewelry & Accessories

  • Minimalist Pieces: Think delicate necklaces or stud earrings for an everyday look.
  • Custom Engravings: Personalize a bracelet or ring with her initials, a date, or a meaningful phrase.

B. Fragrances & Self-Care

  • Signature Perfume: If you know her scent profile—floral, woody, or citrusy—choose a high-end perfume that matches her taste.
  • Spa Essentials: Put together a gift basket with bath bombs, scented candles, and plush robes for a home-based spa experience.

C. Flowers & Sweet Treats

  • Unique Bouquets: Pick her favorite blooms or try an arrangement of exotic flowers to stand out from the usual roses.
  • Artisanal Chocolates: Go for gourmet truffles or chocolate bars in adventurous flavors for a twist on the classic.

3. Personalized & Thoughtful Tokens

A. Photo & Art Gifts

  • Canvas Prints: Turn a memorable photo into a piece of wall art she can admire every day.
  • Photo Books: Compile snapshots from shared vacations, major milestones, or nostalgic childhood moments.

B. Subscription Services

  • For Her Passions: Curate a subscription box that caters to her love for books, gourmet snacks, beauty products, or sustainability.
  • Streaming Services: If she’s a movie buff or music lover, covering a subscription for her favorite platform is a practical treat.

C. Handwritten Letters & Cards

  • Customized Stationery: Combine heartfelt notes with monogrammed notepads or greeting cards that match her personality.
  • Scrapbook Approach: Include quotes, ticket stubs, or tiny souvenirs that highlight why you value her.

4. Experience-Based Surprises

A. Workshops & Classes

  • Cooking & Baking Lessons: From a master pasta-making course to gourmet dessert tutorials, experiential gifts can refine her culinary skills.
  • Art & Craft Sessions: Pottery, painting, or jewelry-making workshops encourage her creativity and offer a fun escape from routine.

B. Outdoor Adventures

  • Nature Retreats: Plan a weekend getaway to a cabin or a glamping site, complete with scenic hikes or lake activities.
  • Thrill-Seeker Options: If she’s into adrenaline, consider skydiving, bungee jumping, or a day of rock climbing.

C. Cultural Experiences

  • Music & Theater: Tickets to a live concert, musical, or play, paired with a pre-show dinner.
  • Local Tours: A guided walking tour, food crawl, or museum visit in her city can turn a familiar area into a new adventure.

5. Thoughtful Presentation

  • Handwritten Notes: A short message explaining why you chose this gift can amplify the sentiment.
  • Coordinated Wrapping: Match the wrapping paper and ribbon to her favorite colors, or use a theme that reflects the gift itself.
  • Surprise Element: Present it in a fun setting—whether it’s a dinner party or a casual brunch—so the reveal feels extra special.

This Is Not Racist?

If this picture is offensive to you, donate 1$.  If a billion dollar a year company can produce top notch commercials to present their product to the public, that same company should put as much emphasis on it’s personnel’s education.

Said company is quite good at educating mass populations into their stores with the promise of a better life.  The reality is harsh.

This is an experiment to assess how many people still find this image unsettling.  And along with your dollar, please leave a comment as to why this image is offensive.

 

 

A WalMart employee celebrating Hallowe’en in Blackface.

Hello Out There

You wonder sometimes if there is really anybody out there? Do you ever get that feeling that there is, I know I do – and in these days and times it seems not even God is enough or rather faith in God. Are we alone in this vast Universe have we turned our backs on God or has God turned it’s back on us. Mankind professes to know so much, The Big Bang , went from a “theory” to a factoid even-though there is no real way to prove or disprove that theory.

So here we are in 2018 staring down an unknown but a seemingly apocalyptic future, man wants to be the creator of his own Universe. There is no insurance policy that protects this Earth in case of destruction. There is only faith, you either have it or you don’t, if you don’t have faith there is a certain emptiness that pervades your every waking moment.

If I had known what I know now then would I have chosen the same path? Was a life of unrighteousness worth the pain of the memory of so much gone wrong and spoiled bad and rotten. Losing ones faith to mediocrity and popular-ism seeking fame and fortune leads to the same 6 foot hole that a nameless vagrant lies in with no headstone.

We humans are so smart we can demand that it be as we say or we will make it so, and like Children arguing with a parent we think we get our way until we realize that we don’t. It was a smart creator that put the things in the Universes so far out of reach – when God thinks mankind is ready we will be free of the bonds of Earth, free to roam the stars and with Gods blessing.

 

The Population Problem

The elephant in the closet that everybody knows is there but won’t mention. So many of our problems would be diminished if we practiced population control. But not just the white people, all people.

 

America is becoming cramped and crowded. Unfortunately along with the crowd comes social illness, which grows exponentially – America needs to reduce it’s population and dial back dependency causing electronics or limit usage and access to people of a certain intelligence level.

Got The Fitness Blues? Try These Easy Tips!

Many of us begin on a fitness regimen but few of us follow through and actually reach our goal. Getting fit can be a challenge, but if you have the right motivation and right advice it can be accomplished. This article will help outline some tips on reaching your fitness goals.

If you are going to use a bench, you should always test it first. If the bench is too hard, it may cause a misalignment in your spine that can weaken your arm. Test the bench by pushing a thumb into the padding. If you can feel the wood underneath the padding, find a better bench to use.

Staying active is the key to maintaining ones fitness. Finding what ever exercise one prefers best can help one maintain their levels of exercise and ensure that they stay active. A body that stays active its whole life can age gracefully ensuring that one will stay fit through out their lives.

Workout in front of a mirror. Keeping good form while exercising is very important in order to achieve maximum fitness results. By working out in front of a mirror, you can monitor your posture and stance to make sure that you are performing the exercise properly. Maintaining proper form will help your muscles to build evenly.

Fitness can be addictive and necessary in your every day life once you can clearly identify the ways it is making you feel healthier, and an overall more energetic person. Exercising every day just adds to your fitness plan and to your lifestyle. Working out every day can become a part of your every day routine.

A great tip to keep you motivated to do your exercise sessions is to pay your trainer in advance. If you have paid, you will be more inclined to continue with your workout sessions. You will not want to waste your money but not following through. Since your trainer is already paid, it will give you a reason to go work out.

Focus on a plan and stick to it. Working on plans such as a upper body/lower body split can be beneficial to serious fitness because it helps portions of the body rest on off days. Muscles are living cells and grow during periods of intense stress. This growth, however, requires a rest period; the rest period is an important feature of our body that upper/lower splits make a note of. Just as with proper maintenance practices, giving your body the right amount of rest is crucial for effective muscle growth.

A good way to help you get fit is to count your calories. Knowing how many calories you consume a day is key because it determines whether you’ll lose weight or gain weight. By keeping your calories at maintenance level or less, and losing calories through exercise, you’ll be fit in no time.

Having read this article you should now be one step closer to your fitness goals. Knowledge is power, and now you are empowered to actually attempt to tackle your goals. Being fit is no easy task, but now it has been facilitated, so get to the gym and start applying everything you have learned.

What Needs to be Done to End Homelessness?

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An adequate supply of safe, affordable and appropriate housing is a prerequisite to truly ending homelessness in the long term. This includes ensuring that people who are chronically and episodically homeless are prioritized and that systems are in place to enable such persons to receive housing and supports through Housing First programs. In a tight housing market, implementing a Housing First agenda becomes that much more challenging. It is also important to address the supply of affordable housing, in order to broaden access for other priority populations, including women fleeing violence, Aboriginal Peoples, families, seniors and youth, for instance.

Ultimately, addressing Canada’s housing crisis comes down to money, which then begs the question about our national priorities.

Canadian homeowners enjoy over $8.6 billion in annual tax and other benefits. This kind of investment in home ownership is important because it benefits millions of middle-income households.

Spending on affordable housing for Canada’s poorest households however, is less than one quarter of that invested in homeownership, approximately $2.1 billion per year and has declined quite dramatically over the past 25 years.

Ironically, it costs more to ignore our housing problem than it would to fix it. Consider the estimate that homelessness alone costs the Canadian economy over $7 billion per year. While the Government of Canada invests $119 million annually to address homelessness through the Homelessness Partnering Strategy (provinces and municipalities also invest), this is not sufficient to address the problem and as a result has not led to a noticeable reduction in homelessness.

By not investing adequately in housing for the poorest Canadians, health care, justice and other taxpayer-funded costs increase.

Put another way, as Canadians, we are spending more money on people who do not need help compared to those in greatest need. And by not spending on those in greatest need, we are not only creating hardship for many Canadian families, we are creating a considerably larger expense for the Canadian economy.

We can do things differently. In the State of Homelessness in Canada 2014, we propose a robust housing investment strategy that would cost the economy much less than the current costs of homelessness. The key elements of our strategy include the following proposals:

 

 

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Got The Fitness Blues? Try These Easy Tips!

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Many of us begin on a fitness regimen but few of us follow through and actually reach our goal. Getting fit can be a challenge, but if you have the right motivation and right advice it can be accomplished. This article will help outline some tips on reaching your fitness goals.

The sort of lean muscle mass that supports joints and enhances children’s metabolism is increased with physical exercise. This lowers their chance of developing diabetes. Additionally, while body fat in general isn’t inherently bad for young people, abdominal fat in particular has been associated to cardiovascular disease and other health problems; along with making appropriate dietary choices and engaging in a range of exercises, this bad abdominal fat may be reduced.

Children who are physically active during the school day pay greater attention and work harder on their assignments. Yes, recess aids in your children’s learning. Children who exercise more often likely to perform better in school.

If you are going to use a bench, you should always test it first. If the bench is too hard, it may cause a misalignment in your spine that can weaken your arm. Test the bench by pushing a thumb into the padding. If you can feel the wood underneath the padding, find a better bench to use.

Staying active is the key to maintaining ones fitness. Finding what ever exercise one prefers best can help one maintain their levels of exercise and ensure that they stay active. A body that stays active its whole life can age gracefully ensuring that one will stay fit through out their lives.

Workout in front of a mirror. Keeping good form while exercising is very important in order to achieve maximum fitness results. By working out in front of a mirror, you can monitor your posture and stance to make sure that you are performing the exercise properly. Maintaining proper form will help your muscles to build evenly.

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Jacques Sayagh

Fitness can be addictive and necessary in your every day life once you can clearly identify the ways it is making you feel healthier, and an overall more energetic person. Exercising every day just adds to your fitness plan and to your lifestyle. Working out every day can become a part of your every day routine.

A great tip to keep you motivated to do your exercise sessions is to pay your trainer in advance. If you have paid, you will be more inclined to continue with your workout sessions. You will not want to waste your money but not following through. Since your trainer is already paid, it will give you a reason to go work out.

Focus on a plan and stick to it. Working on plans such as a upper body/lower body split can be beneficial to serious fitness because it helps portions of the body rest on off days. Muscles are living cells and grow during periods of intense stress, exercise in this case. This growth, however, requires a rest period; the rest period is an important feature of our body that upper/lower splits make a note of.

A good way to help you get fit is to count your calories. Knowing how many calories you consume a day is key because it determines whether you’ll lose weight or gain weight. By keeping your calories at maintenance level or less, and losing calories through exercise, you’ll be fit in no time.

Anyway, what many people don’t know is that some commonly prescribed medications and over-the-counter drugs can also affect exercise performance. If you’re worried about your drug use, we’re here to help.

Having read this article you should now be one step closer to your fitness goals. Knowledge is power, and now you are empowered to actually attempt to tackle your goals. Being fit is no easy task, but now it has been facilitated, so get to the gym and start applying everything you have learned.