Philomena Mensah won the silver medal in the 100 meters at the 1998 Commonwealth Games in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. She became a Canadian citizen in the 1990s. Like Margaret Simpson (track and field), Fredua Koranteng “Freddy” Adu (soccer) and Alice Annum (athletics), she was born in Ghana (Africa). George Orton won the gold medal in the 3,000 m steeplechase at […]
Interesting Facts About Olympic Countries: Canada
It’s all at the core: 5 exercises for a strong back
One of the best ways to protect your back, minimize low back pain episodes, and support your chiropractic treatment is to strengthen your core muscles. Contrary to popular belief, that doesn’t just mean doing hundreds of sit-ups a day. The core muscles consist of a series of muscles that run from the center of the ribs (rectus abdominis) to the […]
Interesting Facts About Silver Spring
Located just outside of Washington, DC, Silver Spring, Maryland has been a residential destination for families living in the area for years. While DC is the place to go for monuments and museums, Silver Spring is fast becoming one of the most desirable places to live outside of the district. So what is it that draws so many people to […]
Pressure points: in a real fight?
You’re in public … maybe at an outdoor concert or at the mall. Suddenly, they attack you. You have to defend yourself. If your mind is not frozen with fear, then you may have time for a few brief thoughts as you respond (and react) to the attack. Punches, punches, kicks, wrist locks, and maybe even pressure points. But would […]
The truth about rottweilers
Three years ago I knew practically nothing about Rottweilers; or more exactly, he knew several things that were not true. For example, I envisioned Rottweilers as very aggressive watchdogs who were not good pets and were not “people” dogs. Then about three years ago, while browsing the Internet looking for dogs for adoption, my daughter fell in love with “Jade,” […]
Should I whiten marble floors?
The use of marble as a flooring material has increased significantly in recent decades, surprisingly due to the durability of the stones. When marble tile is initially laid, it is treated with an approved stain resistant sealer, which helps protect the floor for about a decade, after which experts recommend that it be resealed. Marble floors are known to resist […]
Everything you need to know about Pokémon
Pokemon is a Nintendo game, which can also be played on mobile devices around the world. Although Pokémon is aimed at children, some adults have been found to love the game. It was first released 20 years ago, and many people have been following it ever since. Pokémon Go is a new version of the game, which players can use […]
Fickle soccer fans
Soccer season is upon us, and the hottest entries for fall certainly reflect that. As with any ticketing company, the equipment to invest in is as risky as playing the craps table. Some teams, however, are safe bets no matter who they play against. Notre Dame is one of those teams. Pair the Fighting Irish with the right opponent, and […]
Curing the fear of eating out: overcoming the phobia of eating in public
People who fear going out to eat are more common than you think. Maybe you are one of them. After all, in our society eating in restaurants is considered a basic social activity. Eating together is the glue that holds us together. In some ways, we are no different from the ancient English kings described in the epic poem Beowulf. […]
A Soldier’s Exploration of Mental Health and PTSD
It’s amazing how the human brain picks up on something in childhood and clings to it. So it affects everything about a person years later. I discovered this in the course of therapy that I received to help with the aftermath of mental illness. What happened to me was crazy, I had seen and done so many things in a […]