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Workplace flexibility has employees leading a healthier lifestyleDecember 12th, 2007 - 1:18 pm ICT by admin
Washington, Dec 12 (ANI): Workplace flexibility not only boosts employees morale, but as it turns out, it also lead to them having healthier lifestyle habits.
The finding is based on a new study that found that people who are provided workplace flexibility, and they perceive that it to real, tend to develop a healthier lifestyle.
The study, led by Joseph G. Grzywacz, Ph.D., of Wake Forest University School of Medicine, reinforces the idea that workplace flexibility is important to workplace health.
People who believe they have flexibility in their work lives have healthier lifestyles. Individuals who perceive an increase in their flexibility are more likely to start some positive lifestyle behaviours, Grzywacz said.
This study is important because it reinforces the idea that workplace flexibility is important to workplace health, he added.
Grzywacz said that the goal of the study is to improve understanding of the potential effect of workplace flexibility on worker lifestyle habits.
In the study, the data came from Health Risk Appraisals (HRAs) completed by employees of a large multinational pharmaceutical company.
These werent all office workers thats an important point. This isnt just about high-level office workers these people perform a wide variety of tasks within the company, Grzywacz said.
The data was analysed to determine if lifestyle behaviours differ between employees with different levels of perceived flexibility and to identify if changes in flexibility over a one-year time period predicted changes in health behaviour.
The study laid emphasis on frequency of physical activity, engagement in stress management programs, and participation in health education activities, healthful sleep habits, and self-appraised overall lifestyle.
Overall, the results showed that nearly all the health behaviours examined in this study were associated with perceived flexibility, Grzywacz said.
Although further research is needed, these results suggest that flexibility programs that are situated within a broader organizational commitment to employee health may be useful for promoting positive lifestyle habits, he added.
The study, titled The Effects of Workplace Flexibility on Health Behaviours: A Cross-Sectional and Longitudinal Analysis, is published in The Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine. (ANI)
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Since I moved to Canada four years ago, I have gone through phases of trying to do more writing, trying to do more photography, trying to do more video editing, trying to make a short film. I've started all these things but not finished.
I've also dealt with my father's death, my grandmother's death and the (thankfully unrealized) possibility of having cancer – all of which made me think about achieving something in life, having some sort of career. So for the past year or so, I focused on doing my absolute best at work and trying to get promoted.
But a couple of months ago, when some jobs were finally posted, it became clear none of them were really a promotion. Sure they were full-time jobs, but none of them were what I really wanted. Much introspection ensued. What was I doing with my life?
This all came to a head on a trip to Bowen Island, where I spent a day in the sunshine discussing what I really wanted with my partner and two of my best friends on their deck (henceforth known as "the deck of perspective".)
For the first time in ages, I remembered there are a lot things I've always wanted to achieve in my life, but have let fall by the wayside – and this sense of a dead end could be an opportunity to make those things happen.
I resolved not to apply for jobs I didn't really want, hoping someone would eventually have faith in me in one small area of my life. Instead I would have faith in myself and pursue my own projects and ideas – with the support of my friends and partner, who amazingly pledged to support me in my quest.
Decision made, a huge sense of relief washed over me and off we went for five weeks, travelling round Europe on a trip (officially for a friend's wedding, but ultimately for a much-needed holiday) that coincidentally turned out to be perfectly timed. I returned to Vancouver refreshed, enthusiastic and ready to embark on a different kind of adventure.
So here I am. Working reduced hours and spending my free days following those dreams. If nothing else, I owe it to my partner and my friends to come good on their offer of support and show them I can do this.
As you may have guessed, one of my goals is to write more, and write more openly. In the alleged words of a Syrup Trap satire writer quoted in their first ever print edition, "Instead of constantly trying to anticipate what the reader will like, why don't we just write honestly, and from the heart…?"
He was later allegedly thrown off a cliff. But still.
More of my aims in 101 things in 1,001 Days.
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So, I was cleaning up my blog and found this post that was never published. I don't even remember writing it… and I didn't! Big thanks to Amber Page from Amber Page Writes for creating this awesome and inspiring post.
In high school, the popular girls always seemed to be a little…more. More stylish. More beautiful. More in tune with what the world wanted them to be.
They were always ready with a snappy comeback when a cute boy teased them.
They always had their bangs curled just so and their jeans pegged just right (80s fashion was sooo awesome).
They listened to the right bands, belonged to the right clubs, and sat at the right lunch table.
I tried to play along. I curled my bangs and pegged my jeans, but it never looked right on me. I tried to like the popular bands, but really? I was neither goth nor preppy, and just wanted to bang my head to hard rockers like Bon Jovi and Nelson (well, 15-year-old suburban me thought they rocked hard).
Nothing could propel me even close to their level of fabulousness, and truth be told, I hated them for it. In fact, I spent my entire high school career burning with jealousy barely cloaked as disdain, snarking to my friends about the emptiness of their brains and souls.
I vowed that someday I would have revenge. That someday, I would be just as beautiful, just as charming, just as fabulous.
Then we all went off to college. And you know what?
I forgot all about my plan.
I mean, sure, I tried to step up my game when I first arrived on campus. I got a new haircut and some new clothes. Went to parties and even attempted to mingle. I talked louder, laughed harder and lived larger than I ever had before.
But I couldn't keep it up. It wasn't me.
Besides, no one else cared.
Sure, there were still popular girls around. But they didn't dominate the landscape the way they did in high school. They were just there—sparkling a little brighter than the rest of us, but not obnoxiously so.
And once I stopped trying to be someone else?
I figured out how absolutely awesome I really was.
Because I? I have a great smile. Gorgeous eyes. Even decent knockers. I have a knack for drawing people out…and a talent for making people laugh. I've got my own sense of style and a hair style that works for me.
So while there will always be women who are more glamorous than me, who have more friends, better jobs, more money…
No one is better at being me than me.
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Today I'm thankful for chicken noodle soup. And a special crochet project. And TV. And the ability to update the blog from my iPhone so I don't have to get up from the couch.
PS – I'm not really sick sick, it's just this darn weather has me feeling, well, under it. The high today was 83, the low tonight is 59 and the high tomorrow is 61. Please tell me how someone is supposed to stay healthy with that kind of weather?
PPS – Yes, my chicken noodle soup is mostly drained of it's "healing" broth. Nasty stuff that broth.


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VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwired - Jan. 21, 2015) - Teck Resources Limited (TSX: TCK.A and TCK.B, NYSE: TCK) ("Teck") has been recognized as one of the Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations for the third consecutive year by media and investment research company Corporate Knights. Teck was the top-ranked mining company worldwide and the second-ranked Canadian company on this year's Global 100 list.
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Performed a clean install of Solus 3. Before updating the system, DoFlicky reported 340 version drivers for installation. After upgrading the system (from console cause proposed updates crashed Xorg and left me without a gui), DoFlicky reports NVidia Graphics Drivers (main series) for installation. I got a GTX 750ti .
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The Madison Nordic Ski Club is for every cross country skier — beginner or expert, young or old — who wants to enjoy skiing even more. Each winter the club organizes monthly meetings, day and weekend tours, lessons, an evening race series, social events, and special activities for youth. See the calendar for scheduled events.
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I haven't been blogging as much as I wanted the last few weeks. Partly because I'm feeling very tired, partly because I'm very busy.
Last week we had a week off. Jay and I both figured we could relax a bit and do some DIY. Wrong! We did lots of DIY, but little relaxing. We put the skirtingboards in the living room up and painted to window frames upstairs, so hopefully we can put the insect screens up before we'll be bugged by bugs all night. I also made some mental notes about what I'd like to do to the garden once spring arrives.
And that's pretty much all we did. The skirtingboards took us 4 evenings, the painting took us 3 solid days. Bye bye week off.
I really hope my tiredness disappears when spring starts. It always does, but every year I'm scared it might not disappear this year.
On monday I'll be going back to work and Tuesday will be a solid day of studying. I really dislike studying, but I have to do it. So our time off will be forgotten very quickly…
Hopefully I'll be back to blogging a bit more once I'm feeling a bit better and we have finished the window frames.


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After a hard day of working at the grindstone, it's important to take time for you. Life has to be about more than just work, so why wait until the weekend to unwind? I try to do a little something every day after work to relax, and it certainly makes the harder weeks seem a lot less draining. There are loads of different ways to do this, and the trick is finding what is best for you – I like to do a combination of them all, especially when things get super tough!
Whether you go out for a nice meal, or just eat take out in your PJs, food has the power to make anyone feel better. As the winter months approach, I like to leave a stew in my slow cooker during the day so that when I come to eat it, the whole house smells delicious and it just needs putting in a bowl and enjoying! I also try to keep a few sweet treats in the house for those days when nothing but chocolate or ice cream will do. Food doesn't just have to be about fueling your body for the next day; it can be a celebration and a social event and a great way to unwind.
Choose your poison. Whether it's a hot, sweet cup of tea, or something much stronger, keep emergency supplies in the house. The cheap wine in our house is for average days, but if the day has been extra stressful, or we have something to celebrate, a pricier bottle comes out. You could always rustle up a cocktail if you're feeling fancy.
Go out
If you're a gym bunny, sign up to classes for after work, or if you're a film buff, make a date to see the latest film. It doesn't have to cost a lot, you could even just go for a walk or a bike ride, but sometimes just doing something a little different, and breaking up the routine is a great release. It's easy to get into a habit where you come in from work, eat your dinner and watch TV until bedtime. Every night. This is a recipe for feeling like all you do is work and can be quite disheartening. At least a few nights a week, I try to do something a little different, although of course there is pleasure in doing nothing sometimes too! Balance!
Staying in
There's nothing more relaxing than the sanctity of your own home. Turn on the heating, take a hot bubble bath, cover the place in candles (don't forget to blow them out!), and give yourself a pamper! Use those bath sets that you were saving for a "special occasion", and go all out – you deserve it! I find fresh bedding, and new pyjamas are the dream and easily turns a frown upside down.
The most important thing is to avoid thinking about/doing work if you can help it. Bringing your work home with you, while often unavoidable, is not healthy and will make you feel like you are always working. Take up a new hobby, reinvigorate your social life or just enjoy some self-indulgence.


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Georgetown Place is an assisted living and independent living community also offering respite/short-term care in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Georgetown Place is part of Capital Senior Living, one of the most experienced and largest providers of residential communities. Georgetown Place understands that residents' needs may vary at different times in their lives. To help seniors stay among their friends, Georgetown Place integrates independent living, assisted living services and home care services designed just for each resident's lifestyle.
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Some cities in Germany are Frankfurt, Munich, Hamburg, Cologne and Dresden. Germany's capital and largest city is Berlin as of 2015. Heidleberg is a small city in southern Germany and is one of the few cities that wasn't destroyed during WWII. Weimar is a city in East Germany that has been home to many cultural figures, including Goethe, Bach and Nietzsche.Continue Reading
Frankfurt is a major hub of Germany and Europe due to the Frankfurt International Airport. Located 7 kilometers from the city center, it is the third-busiest airport in Europe with a yearly average passenger flow of 54 million. Frankfurt is also the financial hub of Germany and features several modern skyscrapers. Frankfurt is home to many cultural events, including the world's largest international book fair.
Munich is the capital of Bavaria and the third-largest city in Germany. Munich hosts many international and national sporting events and exhibitions and is home to the famous Oktoberfest. The city lies on the northern end of the Bavarian Alps on the banks of the Isar River. Munich is home to six different breweries: Augustiner-Bräu, Hacker-Pschorr, Hofbräu, Löwenbräu, Paulaner and Spaten-Franziskaner-Bräu. Popular city attractions include the Englischer Garten, Viktualienmarkt, Hofbräuhaus am Platzl, National Theatre and the New Town Hall.
Berlin is Germany's capital and has a population of about 3.4 million people, making it Germany's largest city. During the Cold War Berlin was the capital of East Germany, while Bonn served as the capital of West Germany. Berlin is known for its historical attractions, museums, nightlife and forests.
Hamburg is a major harbor city on the North Sea in northern Germany with a population of about 1.7 million. The harbor was the exit point for many emigrants during the 19th century and remains one of Hamburg's greatest attractions.
Cologne is a very old city in western Germany with a population of about 1 million. Cologne's history goes back to the days of the Roman Empire, when Cologne was an outpost known as Colonia. Cologne is known for its massive cathedral, which barely escaped bombing raids during the Second World War.
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Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders Season 2 is a continuation of a TV show that immediately made viewers fall in love with its plot. The show is a spin-off in the universe of Criminal Minds, a highly popular American TV show. Beyond Borders explores more delicate matters compared to its original counterpart. The action always takes place on the foreign soil and forces FBI agents to be extremely careful while handling crimes involving American citizens.
The first season gathered lots of negativity from critics, but viewers loved it despite low ratings from professionals. One of the biggest downfalls and, paradoxically, merits of the TV show is that it follows the time-tested method of creating a thrilling procedural series involving good old characters from the main franchise. While it makes the narrative and storytelling somewhat repetitive, it definitely caters to the audience that love the main franchise.
This season will bring us more international crimes and complications caused by conflicts between countries. Prepare to witness how brave FBI agents investigate the most confusing cases beyond borders! Grab your favorite drinks, get lots of snacks, and start downloading right now!
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COLWYN BAY are again depleted by injuries as they look to extend their unbeaten away record in the Conference North at fourth-bottom Stalybridge Celtic on Saturday.
Tom Buckley (calf), Lanre Olapade (thigh) and Moustapha Saeil (knee) are all ruled out of contention and Filipe Anjos, of course, has been released.
The other players were given a night off training on Thursday following Tuesday's disappointing FA Cup defeat at Warrington.
"I felt they needed time to rest and clear their heads after what was a very disappointing night for everyone," reported manager Frank Sinclair.
"We have bounced back well before this season after suffering a disappointing result and hopefully we can do that again."
Stalybridge have lost seven of their last eight games, including a 2-0 home defeat to Nantwich Town on Wednesday night in the Cheshire Senior Cup, and have failed to score in five of those games as they have slipped to within one point of the relegation places.
"They've got their problems at the moment and have had a few injuries as well, but we can't think about that and have to go out and do our job," said the manager.
"Paul Ennis, who used to be with us, has been playing well for them and scoring some goals so we have to keep an eye on him, and overall we have to respond to last Tuesday's disappointment and go out with the belief we can win."
Bower Fold, in fact, has been a happy hunting ground for Colwyn Bay in recent seasons with two wins and a draw there in the last three seasons.
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In-Synk Executive Alignment
Executive Alignment is as important as Strategic Alignment. Each member of your team has a unique behavioral style that when recognized and aligned with the unique behavioral styles of the others on the team, enhances team effectiveness. Communcation barriers are broken, collaboration is enhanced, teamwork increases and achievements come faster. The In-Synk Executive Alignment takes your leadership team's game to a higher level.
The Predictive Index ™ Behavioral Assessment is the proven tool I use to faciliate the In-Synk Executive Alignment. It has a 60 year track record and has been repeatedly validated for accuracy. It's easy to administer and take, the model is straightforward and useful, the profiles are short and to the point. Your team members will quickly learn what their behavior styles are, how they impact others, and how to better interact as a team.
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- About two weeks prior to the alignment each team member will take the assessment online. It takes between 10 to 20 minutes. Your team members will find it easier to complete that other assessments they have taken previously.
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- Each team member will read their profiles, map out their behavioral styles, and then compile a set of recommendations of the best ways to collaborate with them as well as recommendations on what to avoid.
- Each team member every other team member to create an an Alignment Guide, by charting out their behavior styles and compiling specific recommendations from each of them on how to collaorate for best effect.
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Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:
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I definitely need this medicine right now because I go from 0 to 100 really quick. I pray that the Lord installs more patience to my hard drive, but I don't like to ask the Lord for help like that because I know that it has to be tested. That leaves me back to square one after I finish going off on someone.
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The number 1 reason being is that the SHIELD itself which has connections with CIA and other foreign agencies are all on iron man's side. This gives iron man morale support AND does the thinking for him while tony can focus on improving his suit in the spare time.
The number 2 reason is the black widow.
According to the trailer, Black widow who was close to captain america is now on Iron man's side which is a major emotional setback for captain america and which is why he MIGHT hesitate in a one on one situation.
Now moving on to abilities,
Iron man has the ability to possesses powered armor that gives him superhuman strength and durability, flight, and an array of weapons.
The weapons systems of the suit have changed over the years, but Iron Man's standard offensive weapons have always been the repulsor rays that are fired from the palms of his gauntlets. Other weapons built into various incarnations of the armor include: the uni-beam projector in its chest; pulse bolts (that pick up kinetic energy along the way; so the farther they travel, the harder they hit); an electromagnetic pulse generator; and a defensive energy shield that can be extended up to 360 degrees. Other capabilities include: generating ultra-freon (i.e., a freeze-beam); creating and manipulating magnetic fields; emitting sonic blasts; and projecting 3-dimensional holograms (to create decoys).
Stark has developed several specialized suits for space travel,deep-sea diving, stealth and other special purposes. Stark has modified suits, like the Hulkbuster heavy armor. The Hulkbuster armor is composed of add-ons to his so-called modular armor, designed to enhance its strength and durability enough to engage the Incredible Hulk in a fight. A later model, designed for use against Thor, is modeled on the Destroyer and uses a mystical power source. Stark develops an electronics pack during the Armor Wars that, when attached to armors that use Stark technologies, will burn out those components, rendering the suit useless. This pack is ineffective on later models. While it is typically associated with James Rhodes, the War Machine armor began as one of Stark's specialty armors.
Secret Wars, Stark uses a more streamlined suit of armor that can practically 'morph' into other armors or weapons.
Not to forget, Iron man can also deflect or catch Captain America's shield which makes Captain America vulnerable.
Captain America also has a "shield" on his side as well. I'm speaking of his Vibranium-Adamantium alloy shield of course. His shield was made to be indestructible and in the first Avengers movie we get a great idea of just how powerful the shield is when not even Thor's hammer can destroy it. With the shield he can literally block any of Iron Man's attacks. His shield also poses as a weapon. Being virtually indestructible with his near superhuman strength he could throw his shield at such a high velocity as to where it could cut straight through a suit of metal armor (Iron Man's armor).
Iron Man, using tech to do all of his work is at risk of technological failures as well. Although very unlikely as he is a super genius, he is always at the risk of failure that could be the determining factor between life and death. Iron man also is very arrogant which also could always prove to be a problem.
For your #2, With them being so close it could also be an emotional setback for Black Widow. She could also hesitate in a scenario which could change the outcome of the war.
Also, with enough force or stealth it always possible for Cap or someone on his team to get their hands one of Iron Man's suits making them an equal match for him and just as powerful as him.
Iron Man COULD catch the shield but if it's thrown hard enough it would be near impossible, even with his armor, to get a full grip of the shield especially with a backspin on the shield with an intense spin twisting whatever attempts to grip it.
If Cap does enough damage to one of Iron Man's suits he could render the suit useless and that leaves Iron Man with literally nothing in a one v one battle as he has no powers, no enhanced abilities, or any other advantages besides his armor.
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3 biggest risks every retirement saver should know about
People always talk about "risk" in investing articles, but rarely explain what they mean by it. What sorts of risks should I be concerned about when investing and planning for retirement and what can I do about them? — Ernie G., Newark, Ohio
You're right. People often toss around the word "risk" as if there's only one risk we face. In reality, there are a variety of risks that you should be taking into account when it comes to investing and planning for retirement.
Here's a rundown on what I consider the three biggest, plus advice on how to manage each one.
1. Investment risk.
Traditionally, investors have equated risk with the extent to which an investment's price or returns bounce up and down. The greater the volatility, the riskier the investment. And to quantify that volatility in a mutual fund, ETF or portfolio of investments, investors typically turn to standard deviation, a measure that calculates how much an investment's annual return fluctuates around its long-term average annual return.
The bigger the standard deviation, the more volatile the investment. You can find the standard deviation for any fund or ETF by clicking on the Ratings & Risk tab on its Morningstar page.
But many individual investors have trouble relating to this technical measure. Besides, while it's easy to find the standard deviation for a single fund or ETF – for reasons too technical and boring to go into here – it's harder to calculate it for your entire portfolio.
I think a more accessible gauge for most people is how an investment or group of investments fares during a big market downturn. In the financial crisis year of 2008, for example, U.S. stocks lost 37%, international stocks slumped 46% and U.S. bonds gained 5%. If you're considering a portfolio of, say, 50% U.S. stocks, 20% foreign and 30% bonds, you can fairly easily calculate that such a portfolio would have lost about 26% in 2008 financial.
There's no guarantee you'd see the same results in the next crash, but you'll have a decent idea of how different assets have fared and how they, and your overall portfolio, might do in future downturns. If you think you might panic facing such a loss, then you probably want to scale back your stocks holdings to a level where the loss would be tolerable.
2. Shortfall risk.
This risk measures the probability that you'll fall short of a goal, such as being able to maintain your current standard of living during retirement. You can assess this risk by going to a retirement income calculator that employs Monte Carlo simulations, or hundreds of different scenarios to estimate how often you end up with the result you want.
After plugging into the calculator such information as your age, how much you already have saved, how your savings are invested, how much you expect to save between now and retirement and when you plan to retire, the calculator will estimate the probability that you'll be able to sustain a given level of income in retirement.
If you find you have only a 60% chance that your savings plus Social Security will generate the retirement income you'll need, you'll probably want to save more, retire later or make other adjustments to improve your chances of achieving a secure retirement.
I like this gauge of risk because it looks at the big picture. If you're a nervous Nellie investor and you consider just investment risk, you might decide to huddle in a portfolio of mostly cash and bonds. But the returns from such a conservative investing strategy might be too low to build a nest egg large enough to sustain you in retirement.
By looking at shortfall risk, you'll be able to tell whether you need to make adjustments to your saving, investing strategy and anticipated retirement date.
3. Emotional risk.
Even when we know intellectually the investing risk or shortfall risk we face, we sometimes make emotional or impulsive decisions and, in effect, become our own worst enemy.
Many people, for example, invest more aggressively and take on more risk after the market's been on a big run. Is that because their ability to withstand a setback has changed and they can now tolerate a bigger loss? No, it's because the giddiness of a bull market lulls them into a false sense of security, leading them to underestimate the risk they're actually taking.
It's only after the bull market comes to a crashing end and they're sitting on an unacceptable loss that they realize they let their emotions get ahead of them. This process works in reverse as well. We become overly pessimistic after a market downturn, and invest far too cautiously.
This is a tough risk to manage. All the signals we get from other investors and the financial press during bull and bear markets reinforce feelings of irrational exuberance or undue pessimism. So it's easy to go along with the crowd and invest too aggressively during good times and too conservatively in bad time.
There are other potential risks to be sure. One example: inflation, which has been relatively tame the past 20 years, could awake from its slumber. But if you focus on the Big Three risks I've outlined above and get a handle on them, you'll have gone a long way toward increasing your chances of having a secure and comfortable retirement.
To Your Successful Retirement!
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MAKERS NORTH - JUNE 2, 2018Studio News
Hello lovelies! Check out our next event: MAKERS NORTH! If you're in the Northern Ontario area on June 2nd, 2018 - you'll want to SAVE THE DATE and join us for this wonderful event in Sudbury, Ontario.
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Hola lovelies! Just a heads up - we're having a flash Boxing Day Sale!!! No coupon code required - all sale items are marked down 20% - 70% through to Dec. 28, 2017. Visit our ONLINE SHOP to grab yourself something yummy that will grace your closet for many years to come. Buy less, choose well & all that jazz! XO Michelle
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Simone's Rose X InlandStudio News
Save the date! Come by & check out our work in person. Ethically, handmade womenswear made right here in Toronto, ON Canada. Over 70 designers will be showcasing their work at Inland this coming weekend. Shop till you drop because #madeincanada matters!
Check out our event page here for more detailed info.
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New in shop to get your mind off winter and into spring! Check out our new Rayna stripe wrap skirt inspired by the Heartland & Mango yellow bow pocket tee. Fresh goods rolling in through March & new spring / summer collection arriving early April. Stay tuned by signing up to our newsletter! Subscribe box to the side! >>>>>>>>>>>>
Petite Pouches for a Petit causeStudio News
New to our product line, we recently had so much fun making these sweet little pouches for the The Shoebox Project / Opération boîte à chaussures, we decided to make some more!
If you've been following us on Instagram you'll know that our little senior pooch Simon aka Le Petit Simon had to have some major dental surgery. Simon is recovering slowly but surely thank goodness!!!
Hefty vet bills are well known to many of you I'm sure so it'll be no surprise for you to know that it is a big expense for a small business owner to shoulder. Having said that, I have something to offer! I make stuff! :) Its getting close to the holidays & you're gift shopping - check out our Petite Pouches and consider purchasing one as a gift or stocking stuffer! All proceeds from the sale of our pouches go towards covering Simon's vet bill. Lets just say we have to sell about 100 pouches to cover the costs. Anything above and beyond will be donated to the Happily Ever Esther Farm Sanctuary! Through the month of December Simone's Rose is also donating 5% of sales to the Esther Sanctuary.
Each pouch is handmade in our studio in Toronto, Ontario. They are fully lined and soft as can be with an inner layer of batting to give them structure. They can be shipped anywhere in the world & come gift wrapped. Need to send it to a friend as a gift? We'll take care of the gift wrapping and include a personal note from you!
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Interested in ordering? Contact us with: Your choice of pouch (see our Facebook album of options here), your mailing address (or if you prefer to pick up in Toronto let us know), whether you need gift wrapping / gift note, etc. We'll reply with method of payment and total, etc. OR simply purchase through our Etsy shop.
Special requests also accepted! Contact us for details. Thanks so much to everyone who already purchased a pouch and wished us well - truly appreciated! XOXO
Bonjour Lundi!Studio News
Shop our new collection & save with our brand new promo code! Enter code WHOMADEMYCLOTHES at checkout and receive 20% off your entire order when purchasing a minimum of $50usd. As a bonus we'll be sending our loyal newsletter subscribers a surprise gift worth $15cnd on all orders purchased between Nov. 25th - 28th. Haven't signed up yet?! Click the link HERE & join the movement! Receive updates on new collections and exclusive sales, gifts & promo codes.
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Shoebox ProjectStudio News
Every year we like to organize an event where we can give back. We had so much fun putting gift boxes together for the Shoebox Project last year, why not do it again! On Friday, November 25th, Simone's Rose will be hosting a girl's night along with Sew Be It Studio & With Love Lingerie to wrap some shoe boxes and fill them with goodies for women in need who are living in shelters here in Ontario.
The Shoebox project is a woman's run initiative started to bring a smile to ladies stuck in unfortunate circumstances and we are really excited to contribute to this project. Please take some time to check out their website and consider making your own shoebox!
If you want to contribute to our efforts, we are accepting donations to purchase (or items such as...) socks, toques, mitts, toothbrushes, public transportation tokens & gift cards.
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There is no ATM on site; however, most vendors accept credit cards. We strongly recommend bringing cash to avoid disappointment.
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Winter - Collection - Hiver
Inquiring minds want to know - when is the next collection coming out?! I'm so excited to share some of the new designs I've been working on but here's the thing - being a slow fashion label & an independent designer, its not always easy or economically viable to follow the traditional fashion schedule. Nor is it necessarily something I want to do. There are many, many brands releasing their fall and winter collections months in advance - in the middle of summer even! That makes absolutely no sense to me as a consumer & a lover of fashion. Let me be the one who can make you something fabulous when you actually need it. So - coming very soon... I'll be releasing a capsule collection I'm calling Winter - Hiver. Classic styles you can wear in cooler temperatures, layer them up & get cozy. And hey - they'll last you right into early spring and beyond, beyond, beyond because they are ethically made with love, using high quality fabrics and sewing methods right here in our Canadian design studio. Stay tuned! Launch date >>> early October.
Check us out on Instagram for all the latest news!
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Have you heard?! Etsy Made In Canada is back for another exciting event!
On September 24, 2016 - Etsy sellers across Canada will take part in country wide pop-up events. If you've had a chance to check out an Etsy MIC event you'll know that its pretty awesome. Check out the event website to find an Etsy pop up in your area!
Simone's Rose is really excited to take part in Toronto's huge show at the MaRS centre in downtown Toronto. Many vendors apply for the opportunity to show at this event and only the cream of the crop are selected. You know what that means? 130 stellar vendors with awesome, handmade goods abound! We hope you'll be able to make it out to this one if you're in the Toronto area on 9.24.16. Support your local artisans & share / check out the Facebook page event here.
You know what else? Be one of the first 100 attendees at the show and get a fab swag bag! We had some fun putting our swag together... yum, yum - Organic candy pops & a sweet discount code to match.
Looking forward to seeing ya there & not to worry - if you can't make it, we'll be updating our website and online store soon too!
Thanks lovelies! XOXO
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We'll be popping up at Freedom Clothing Collective in Toronto, ON this weekend! Come by and say hello - check out the new collection and dress yourself in some pretty things! Freedom carries over 80 Canadian artisan and designer labels. So much handmade goodness - its definitely worth checking out.
Click through the image to visit our event page & get all the details!
I'll be meeting and greeting y'all April 15-17 - Fri 5-7:30 / Sat 2-5 / Sun 2-5
See ya soon! X Michelle
Spring Break BreatherStudio News
Happy Spring! Ooopsies - Looks like I've fallen behind on my blog posts lately but that's kind of good news because it means I've been busy with lots of spring orders! It's time to take a little break to spend time with family though so the Simone's Rose online shop will be closed until April 11th for a short break.
I hope you're all having a great start to spring and am looking forward to getting back to the studio to make y'all some beauties from our new collection.
XX Michelle
Coming soon . SS'16 collection . 03/01/16Studio News
After months of research, fabric sourcing, weeks of pattern making and sewing and several days of photography and editing, our SS'16 collection is just about ready to launch! We'll be releasing our collection 03/01/16 and can't wait to share the fruits of our labour. Stay tuned! In the meantime, check out a sneak peek below or follow us on Instagram!
Were also excited to introduce you to our model Elena who was such a pleasure to meet and work with. Elena is an ethical blogger over at THE CURIOUS BUTTON. Her blog features great advice on shopping ethically & what you can do to be a conscious consumer. What's not to love!
Stay tuned for our launch early next week! Sign up to our newsletter to be the first in the know!
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This week's photo challenge is all about the structure. But what would a picture be without a context. Little ladybug has conquered my towel while on holiday. It took her about an hour to get from one end to another. I feel like it would take me the same time to get through a field of rough, wild flowers just to get to the next town.
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In the first substantial Bakken-focused transaction of 2013, Kodiak is to acquire 42,000 net acres from private equity backed Liberty Resources for US$660 million.Liberty's interests are focused on southern Williams and northwest McKenzie counties, North Dakota, and currently produce 5,700 boe/d. The acquisition increases Kodiak's Bakken position to approximately 196,000 net acres and 30,000 boe/d of production, making it one of the top ten operators in the play.Deal bucks wider ...
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- Executive summary
- Transaction details
- Upstream assets
Deal analysis
- Modelling Assumptions
Upsides and risks
Bakken M&A slows as appetite and opportunities for consolidation diminish
- Points to a wider slowdown in US tight oil M&A
- Bakken M&A slows as appetite and opportunities for consolidation diminish
Strategic rationale
- Kodiak
- Liberty Resources
- Oil & gas pricing and assumptions
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- Upstream assets: Table 1
- Oil & gas pricing and assumptions: Table 1
- Oil & gas pricing and assumptions: Table 2
- Deal analysis: Table 1
- Deal analysis: Table 2
- Upsides and risks: Table 1
- Executive summary: Image 1
- Location of Liberty Resources Bakken Three Forks acreage
- US Tight Oil M&A by year, and individual deals of over US$200 million
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{Many women I've spoken with lately are worn down and they feel it deep in their bones. If you too find yourself in a season of weariness, these words are written for you. If someone is brought to mind while reading these words, would you consider forwarding this post to them for a bit of encouragement? Let's rally around one another in our weariness.}
Dear Friend,
I see you. You haven't slipped between the cracks. You aren't forgotten.
And oh, how I know. I know how you've grown tired of doing good. I know how you're tired of feeling like you've been overlooked. I know how the idea of having hope for one more second seems like the last thing you want to do. You want to let go and sink down deep into the surging waters of bitterness that have crashed violently against your tender heart for so, so long now.
Oh, sister, I know how it aches.
But this season isn't all there is to the story.
Weary is a season, but it isn't who you are.
And what you're doing, slogging through this hard season? It's so beautiful. It's so holy.
Because God is going to redeem it.
I ask this gently and with so much love: what would happen if we stopped fighting our weariness? What if we realized fighting a battle against these heavy, hard feelings is nothing but a massive energy suck? What if instead, we lifted our eyes from our weariness and said, even though I feel weary, I still love and accept myself because Jesus loves and accepts me? Even when I feel weary, I know who I am is not weary because who I am is the Beloved of Christ.
When you feel like you're unseen, you're not. God is with you, and he sees you, even in the midst of your weariness. He knows you better than you know yourself, and these things that make you question the entire world around you don't make him flinch in the slightest.
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The joke about going to a drugstore to buy condoms, only to have the clerk announce a price check for Trojans, was funny in its day. We live in a world now where there's no shame about making such purchases (or for jock-itch cream, feminine-freshness products or personal lubrication, for that matter).
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…we get some products that people want to buy."
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Charles Kettering, inventor of the electric car-starter, founder of Delco and head of GM's research labs until 1947, made this observation in a Depression-era speech to a group of advertising executives. Later in the speech he said, "Research is simply to find out what you are going to do when you can't keep on doing what you are doing now."*
Consider the following:
- Is it easier to buy a typewriter or a personal computer nowadays?
- Someday there will be no more oil. Anywhere.
- How do you feel about automakers needing a bailout?
Elsewhere in your building, product managers and engineers are sweating over what kind of products your company is going to build when it can no longer make money with the ones you've been selling up to now. The sand is shifting, so don't wait to be surprised.
- Figure out how to be a fly on the wall. I worked for a software company that had done data compression for 10 years. It chose to reinvent itself by acquiring a remote control software company. The employees who figured out about remote control soonest were the ones kept on.
- Think about how you and your team are going to have to market differently – trade shows, publications, where/how you advertise. The company will probably exasperate you with its tergiversation, but don't sit idle while the execs make up their mind – stick with them and keep coming up with new ideas.
- Make sure your writers are up to it. What good is the best buggy-whip marketing writer going to do you when the horse is no longer the dominant means of transportation? Can they write Web content, or can they only think in terms of column-inches and 20th-century attention spans?
You need to be ready to do the marketing when the company comes up with products that people want to buy again.
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BERLIN (Reuters) - German e-commerce investor Rocket Internet <RKET.DE> said it is on track to turn three of its leading start-ups profitable by the end of the year as it reported lower losses in the first quarter on Wednesday.
Chief Executive Oliver Samwer made the comments on a call with journalists after Rocket Internet reported results for its leading holdings and said it remained well funded with 1.5 billion euros ($1.68 billion)of cash.
Samwer declined to comment on possible flotations after Reuters reported that online food takeaway firm Delivery Hero is set to float before the summer break, while meal kit company HelloFresh could follow in the autumn.
Aggregate revenue rose 28 percent to 617 million euros ($689.44 million) in the first quarter, while the adjusted loss before interest, taxation, depreciation and amortization was 100 million euros, down from 120 million a year ago.
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Friday, 9 March 2012
Cath Kidston SS12 Collection
I had a look through Cath Kidston's SS12 collection this morning online...and here are a few pieces on my wish list:
1) Hampton Rose Ballet Pumps £18- I love these cute little pumps! These will be gorgeous for the Summer with a play suit or dress and usually I would spend £20+ on shoes like these so at £18 pounds these pumps are a bargain!
2) Oil Rose Make-up Case £10- My last make-up case from Cath Kidston was probably bought in 2010, so I really need to update it (plus it has gotten so grubby inside!). I prefer the cloth cases to the shiny ones, I think the patterns look prettier on that material.
3) Pinny Flowers Folded Zip Wallet £26- Again, I am long overdue on updating my Cath Kidston purse! My boyfriend's younger sister is going to be in for a treat when I update my collection! I love this design because its simple, there isn't too much going on and it has quite a neutral background colour that would go with many other shades. Plus the zip wallets are great if you have a lot of cards because they hold about 10 pockets for them, along with a section for coins and notes.
I think I may have to wait until my next student loan comes in before I think about buying any of these things but a girl can dream for a little bit!
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This is something that doesn't occur very often in our household. Even though I love frogs and the fun that comes along with pond hunting (minus the bug bites and creepy dragonflies), we rarely make the trip due to our busy schedule and my laziness (see: working full time and being a single mother sucks the life out of you).
Yesterday I was inspired.
It's time to focus more on the little things in life that bring joy. Things like pond scum between your toes on a sunny May afternoon.
and EVILBOY became an expert frog hunter.
Everything was great. There were smiles and laughter and we met a couple of interesting young boys who taught EVILBOY how to hold a frog (things that his mother is not so good at).
and then these interesting young boys turned out to be wretched little weirdos.
I heard the smaller boy say they should dissect a frog. EVILBOY joined in their war cries, though I'm not so sure he understood what dissecting actually meant. My protests and stern mom voice however went unnoticed as one of the boys began hitting a frog with a stick. The sickening thuds made my stomach turn. I couldn't believe the viciousness of a young child (probably around ten years old).
EVILBOY shrieked "YOU ARE KILLING MOTHER NATURE" which lost him cool points with the weirdos. I dumped out their bucket of
I feel like I should have done more, but there was nothing more I could without threatening these little goons. I knew I had to get EVILBOY out of there to spare him any more exposure to such brutality. He was very upset. Our afternoon of smiles and laughter turned into confusion and regret.
Frog hunting used to be much more innocent when I was a kid.
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Back in 2000, when the original Super Smash Bros. was released for the Nintendo 64, my sister and I would refer to it as simply "that game where Mario beats up Link". Now, 14 years later, the core gameplay of the Super Smash Bros. franchise remains largely unchanged. However, the additional features that have been added since make for one of the most casual, yet surprisingly in-depth, fighting games of this generation.
In essence, Super Smash Bros. for 3DS and Super Smash Bros. for Wii U (hereafter referred to as Smash 4 3DS and Smash 4 U, respectively) are the same game. However, Smash 4 U offers a virtual truckload more options than Smash 4 3DS. I like to think of Smash 4 3DS as the appetiser, with Smash 4 U being the main course.
The Wii U-exclusive modes include Smash Tour, Special Orders, Events, Special Smash, and Stage Builder. Events, Special Smash, and Stage Builder all return from Super Smash Bros. Brawl, whereas Smash Tour and Special Orders are brand new game modes that are exclusive to this version of the franchise.
Smash Tour is a little confusing when you first jump in, but it's really quite simple. You choose your board size, how many turns you want the game to last, and you're off. You're given 2 random fighters to begin with, and you make your way around the board with dice rolls, attempting to power up your stats and acquire more fighters. Meeting another player (or CPU) on the board initiates a free-for-all with one of each player's fighters. Whoever wins will steal the fighter that was knocked out last. Smash Tour culminates in a final battle wherein everyone is able to use all the fighters they have acquired. Smash Tour, while fun with friends, is tedious with just CPU opponents.
Special Orders is a relatively simple mode. It includes two options: Master Orders and Crazy Orders. Master Orders is simple – players pick a character and a mission (which are random and have difficulties rated from 1-5 stars), and – should they succeed—receive a listed reward.
Crazy Orders is a slightly different affair. Pay 5000 Gold (or redeem a Crazy Pass, which is acquired by playing through the various game modes) and you receive 10 minutes in which to complete as many missions as possible. Rewards are only provided when players select the "Fight Crazy Hand" mission and defeat the enemy. The more missions you complete, the more rewards you get. Fail at any of them and your run is finished… and you lose the majority of the rewards that you have earned. Crazy Orders is a lot more fun, but also a lot more frustrating if you are a trophy completionist.
Time to dig into the part that everyone wants to hear about: Amiibo. Amiibo is Nintendo's take on the "figure craze" that began with Activision's Skylanders, and continued with Disney Infinity. Amiibo represent Nintendo characters (I personally purchased Metroid's Samus) that can be used to create your own personal AI to play with or against. Enter a one-on-one battle with your Amiibo to teach it new tricks. Want to teach it to grab more often? Grab it a lot. Want to make it use its "Up Smash" attack often, as it's very effective? Use "Up Smash" a lot. There are a lot of ways to train your Amiibo. My own personal Samus likes to taunt after every KO, which makes me giggle. It's a strange sense of satisfaction watching as your Amiibo learns the way you want it to play. Inititally, at Level 1, the Amiibo simply walks back and forth and doesn't do much. If trained properly, though, when it reaches Level 50 (max), it will prove a considerable challenge – even more so than a Level 9 CPU. Amiibo have other uses in other Wii U titles, but they are most heavily integrated into Smash 4 U at present.
Online is a mixed bag at best – at least at the time of writing. When playing against friends, the connection was stable, with a minor hiccup here and there – it's really very simple to join or create a game just for friends. The "Play With Anyone" option is a completely different story.
The lag experienced in my time attempting to play with people around the world was, to put it simply, ridiculous. Inputs are horribly delayed, characters jump around the screen seemingly at random, and it's generally impossible to tell what is actually going on. This is, of course, only if you're lucky enough to actually connect to a game. I am reserving judgement due to this review being written so soon after release, as the servers are potentially overwhelmed at present. I will be coming back to the online component in a few weeks to try again and see if there is any improvement.
Classic and All Star modes return from Smash 4 3DS; however, they differ slightly. All Star mode, which sees players progressing chronologically through Nintendo's history on the 3DS, has you travel in reverse, from most recent to earliest. Classic is similar, although instead of choosing a path to progress down, you simply select the group of enemies that you wish to battle. Any enemies you personally KO during Classic can be chosen later as teammates for team battles.
The music is great throughout. There are some familiar themes from the many returning stages, as well as new ones for all the new characters. As you play, you'll collect CDs, which unlock more music. Once unlocked, you can change how likely each track is to play for each stage. You can even change the menu music to the themes from Super Smash Bros. Brawl or Super Smash Bros. Melee. It's a great little touch and one that was not lost on my sense of nostalgia.
Smash 4 U, while it has its flaws, is an absolutely essential title for anyone that owns a Wii U. This is the kind of game that can be anything you want it to be – it can be a competitive fighter, a party game, a relationship ruiner… anything. The amount of overall polish is staggering. It looks especially incredible in HD on a big TV. In addition, with the myriad of controller options on offer (Wiimote, Wiimote + Nunchuk, Game Pad, Pro U Controller, Classic Controller/Pro, Game Cube controller), you can now play Smash with whatever you feel is the most comfortable.


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Acclaimed singer-songwriter Sia is set to perform alongside the New York City Gay Men's Chorus as part of Logo TV's forthcoming "Trailblazers" event.
The star is slated to croon her smash hit, "Chandelier," alongside the chorus at New York's Cathedral of St. John the Divine, according to an email statement from MTV/Logo officials. Also slated to appear at the June 26 event are Demi Lovato, Macklemore & Ryan Lewis and Pete Wentz, while presenters include Daniel Radcliffe, Jared Leto, Kylie Minogue, Ariana Grande, Laura Jane Grace and others. A Great Big World is also confirmed to perform.
Former R.E.M. frontman Michael Stipe will honor Ugandan gay rights activist and refugee John "Longjones" Abdallah Wambere as an "International Trailblazer" at the event, which will be televised. Wambere joins previously announced honorees DOMA challengers Edie Windsor and Roberta Kaplan, the NBA's Jason Collins and the smash Netflix series, "Orange is The New Black."
Stephen Friedman, president of the Logo network, said the project aimed to give its viewers a sense of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) history many felt they lacked, according to the associated Press.
"They said we don't have a sense of the leaders from the past, the Rosa Parks, the Dr. (Martin Luther) Kings, the Rep. [John] Lewises — the people upon whose shoulders we stand," he said. "There's no one talking about these pioneers."
He went on to call the event "a real opportunity for us and our audience."


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I found a knot of well-dressed people waiting for a bride in Albergheria so I waited with them.
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