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Alberta – QEII and Highway 16 road closures for papal visit

Tuesday, July 19, 2022
Rolling road closures are scheduled for sections of the Queen Elizabeth II Highway and Highways 2A, 16, 43, 611 and 633 from July 24 to 27 to accommodate the papal motorcade. Rolling closures mean that a highway closure will be in place before and after the Pope’s motorcade passes by. Motorists can expect delays and should plan ahead and consider alternate routes where possible. continue reading

New Sunshine – Join us for our 2nd Conversations with Industry Experts! July 26th

Tuesday, July 19, 2022
Register at https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/6196258618702718222 continue reading

A New Way to Look at Your Business

Thursday, July 14, 2022
This month’s article is going to be about three things: control what you can control, if you need to adapt to change then adapt to it, and finally, repeat! continue reading

The Magnificent Sun, UV, and What They Do for Our Bodies and Minds

Thursday, July 14, 2022
The above list is not surprising in view of this new research, nor is the list complete. UV has many more healthful effects, which I’m sure the authors of this research acknowledge. Hence, the scientists sum up their research in this manner: “Thus, UV touches the brain and central neuroendocrine system to reset body homeostasis. This invites multiple therapeutic applications of UV radiation, for example in the management of autoimmune and mood disorders, addiction, and obesity.” continue reading

Sunlight Institute Responses to Sun Articles 278

Tuesday, July 12, 2022
Sunlight Institute Responses to Sun Articles 278 https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/medical-experts-symptoms-parkinson-disease-1936307-2022-04-12 The major cause of Parkinson’s is lack of sunlight (note, I did not say vitamin D, which does little good for Parkinson’s though it has terrific effects on other diseases). Greater amounts of dopamine, serotonin, endorphin and brain-derived neurotropic factor (BDNF) are all associated with regular sun exposure.… continue reading

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