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We have all kinds of materials to borrow at all of our branches, including books, DVDs, CDs, video games, language learning kits, but did you know we also have admission passes you can borrow? Check out a Skate and Swim Pass and explore Whitby’s recreation facilities. More of a history buff? We also have passes to the
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Astrology: How it affects our daily life: Transiting Venus into Sagittarius December 2015
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Astrological Event: Transiting Venus moves into the sign of Sagittarius
- Date: December 29 @ 11:16 pm (PT): December 30 @2:16 am (ET)
What Does It Mean?
- Venus is the planet of beauty and money, She is the Feminine opposite to Mars
- She rules Libra and Taurus
- Sagittarius is a fire sign and is ruled by Jupiter, which is the planet of expansion and luck
- A good time for travel, especially for romance
- Time for a get away with good friends
- The time is right for a family or school pal reunion
- An excellent time for learning.. enrol in a new course study or learn something new from the internet.
- Folk with personal Sagittarius in thier charts may feel the urge to break free from the norm
- Try not to restrict the movements of Sagittarius folk, especially when it comes to close personal relationships..
- All will be affected by this influence in some form or another… but the folks who have the following in their charts will feel the “Venus effect” stronger:
- Sun in Sagittarius
- Sun in Taurus
- Venus in Sagittarius
- Moon in Sagittarius
- Moon in Taurus
- Venus in the 7th house
- Aspects to Venus
- Midheaven int or Taurus
- Ascendant in Sagittarius or Taurus
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(c)Greta McKenzie Astrology 12/01/2015
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From our inbox to you from Daily Om on the importance of Napping.. :)
December 3, 2015
The Importance of Napping
Restorative Slumber
The desire for a short nap during the day does not arise out of laziness, rather the need for the body to rejuvenate.
In the modern world, we’re often compelled to be as productive as possible during as many hours of the day as we can be. While this can lead to great feats of accomplishment, we may become exhausted and find ourselves craving rest and rejuvenation. We may feel like taking a nap but feel guilty about indulging in even ten minutes of rest. This need for personal downtime, which many people experience in the early afternoon, isn’t a sign of laziness nor is it necessarily related to how much sleep you had the night before. There was even a time when taking a nap was considered a natural part of everyone’s day.
Napping is a pleasurable yet brief period of sleep when our minds and bodies can take a break. Though judged by many to be a pastime for children or the elderly, napping can benefit people of all ages. The desire to nap is a trait shared by many mammals, and napping is still an important part of the day in some countries. Snoozing for a half-hour can be an enjoyable way to promote physical well-being, and naps have been known to improve your mood and memory. A 20-minute nap can sharpen your senses and revitalize you, while a ten minute nap can leave you feeling more cheerful. Falling into a light sleep during the daytime can feel meditative. The thoughts you have as you are taking a nap and the dreams you experience may offer you insights about your life that you may not have at night when you are in a deep sleep.
In order to fully enjoy the benefits of napping, you may need to give yourself permission to nap. Feeling guilty about snoozing or worrying about your to-do list won’t do you much good when you are trying to take a nap because your thoughts or feelings will keep you awake. Try to nap at the same time each day, and use an alarm clock to ensure that you don’t sleep for too long. If you go to an office, try crawl under your desk for a nap. Learning to nap and enjoy its restorative benefits can help you wake up restored, rejuvenated, and ready for the rest of your day.
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From our inbox to you from: The Whitby Library Holiday Hours Christmas 2015
SGC Admin: From our inbox to you from The Whitby Library on…
Sunday and Holiday Hours
The Central Library and Brooklin Branch will be closed on the following Sundays: Sunday hours will resume on January 3, 2016.
- December 13, 20 and 27.
All Library locations will be closed on
- December 24, 25 & 26 and January 1.
All locations will also close at 5 p.m. on
- December 31, 2015.
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Udate November 9 2015 on Oshawa City’s Responsible Pet Owners By-law to address leashing and tethering
SGC Admin: Hi Folks, we wanted to share the following email we just received in our inbox regarding the leashing and tethering of pets in Oshawa.
November 9 2015:
Good afternoon,
This is a notification from the City of Oshawa advising you that the Corporate Services Committee will consider a report that addresses the following animal welfare issues:
· Tethering of dogs
· Animals in vehicles and their care
· Animals in harmful weather
· Animal enclosures
The report, which will be available on the City’s website on Friday, November 13, recommends a number of amendments to the City’s Responsible Pet Owner By-law 14-2010 that address the issues above. Another notification with links to the report and meeting agenda will be sent out on Friday, November 13.
If you would like to submit correspondence for the Corporate Services Committee’s consideration or would like to speak at the meeting, I would encourage you to contact City Clerk Services, at 905-436-3311, or by email to clerks@oshawa.ca.
| Policy Analyst | City of Oshawa
905-436-3311 ext. 2814 |1-800-667-4292
kman@oshawa.ca | www.oshawa.ca
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June 8 2015 Update:
Hello,
This is a notification from the City of Oshawa providing you with an update on the City’s review of amending the Responsible Pet Owner’s By-law 14-2010 to address leashing and tethering and other animal care standards.
Staff prepared a report entitled “Proposed Research and Public Consultation Framework: Responsible Pet Owner By-law 14-2010 and Animal Care Standards” for the Corporate Services Committee’s consideration at its May 4, 2015 meeting. The report provided the following information:
· the scope of the animal care issues being studied;
· the existing federal, provincial and municipal standards related to animal care; and
· a proposed research and consultation framework detailing the City’s plan to address the issue.
As part of the proposed research and consultation framework, staff were preparing an interim/update report presenting the City’s initial findings and potential policy options for Committee’s consideration in the second quarter (April to June) of 2015. Notwithstanding this, staff determined that it would be more beneficial to conduct public consultation prior to presenting potential policy options for Committee’s consideration; therefore, a report on the issue will be prepared following the public consultation meeting.
Another notification will sent to you once a date has been established for the public consultation meeting.
Municipal Law Enforcement and Licensing Services | City of Oshawa
905-436-3311 ext. 2814 | 1-800-667-4292 | TTY 905-436-5627
kman@oshawa.ca | www.oshawa.ca
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May 4 2015 update:
Good afternoon,
This is a notification from the City of Oshawa to advise you that the City has prepared an information report on amending the City’s Responsible Pet Owner’s By-law 14-2010 to address leashing and tethering and other animal care standards. The purpose of this report is to provide background information to City Council in addition to detailing a proposed research and public consultation framework to further study the issue. Given that the intent of the report is to provide information only, no recommendations are being made at this time.
The information report will be considered by the Corporate Services Committee at its 9:30 AM meeting on Monday, May 4, 2015.
The agenda and report will be available online this Friday on the Corporate Services Committee Agenda Webpage. If you would like to review the report after Friday:
(a) click the link for the May 4, 2015 Agenda to open the Agenda; and
(b) click the link for Staff Report CORP-15-50 “Proposed Research and Public Consultation Framework: Responsible Pet Owner By-law 14-2010 and Animal Care Standards”
If you would like to submit correspondence for the Corporate Services Committee’s consideration or would like to speak at the meeting, I would encourage you to contact Mary Medeiros, Manager, Support Services, at 905-436-3311 ext. 2239, or by email tommedeiros@oshawa.ca.
Municipal Law Enforcement and Licensing Services | City of Oshawa
905-436-3311 ext. 2814 | 1-800-667-4292 | TTY 905-436-5627
kman@oshawa.ca | www.oshawa.ca
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March 23 2015 Update:
Good afternoon,
This is a notification from the City of Oshawa providing an update on the issue of amending the City’s Responsible Pet Owners By-law to address leashing and tethering.
The Corporate Services Committee (“Committee”) will be considering the correspondence received from the public at its meeting on Monday, March 23, 2015 at 9:30 A.M. and will provide staff with direction and timing on the issue. In other words, the Committee will tell staff how they would like staff to address the issue and attach a “deadline” if necessary.
The agenda for the Committee meeting will be posted online tomorrow and can be accessed on the Corporate Services Committee Agendas and Minutes webpage.
Municipal Law Enforcement and Licensing Services | City of Oshawa
905-436-3311 ext. 2814 | 1-800-667-4292 | TTY 905-436-5627
Email: kman@oshawa.ca
Visit: www.oshawa.ca
