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2013 Outlook, part 6By Randell Tiongson on January 19th, 2013
It is my pleasure and honor to present the 2013 Outlook of one of the women who moves and shapes the business environment, Ms. Riza Mantaring, CEO of Sun Life Philippines. Riza has successfully lead her company to be the number 1 life insurance company in the Philippines (in total premiums) as of 2011. What I admire most about Ms. Mantaring is not only her dedication to excellence in work and in life but also her zeal in promoting financial education for the Filipinos.
The 2013 Outlook of Riza Mantaring
We expect 2013 to be another strong year for the economy and the industry. While there is some risk from external factors such as the lingering European debt crisis, the continuing US fiscal issues, and a slowdown in China, we feel the Philippines will be relatively insulated as the economy is being driven by strong domestic consumption. Inflation is under control, OFW remittances continue to increase, and the expected increase in government spending, particularly for infrastructure, plus election spending will also help support growth. And we have a long runway ahead as we have a young population with growing purchasing power – we are in the so-called "demographic sweet spot!"
For the insurance sector, with the very low market penetration and increasing affluence, we expect the strong growth of the past three years to continue. The low interest rates, however, will continue to pose a problem as they make traditional protection products difficult to price attractively. Investment-linked products have become the bread and butter of the industry, but it is important to be able to maintain traditional products as if the market turns for the worse, this could severely impact the industry as we saw in 2008-2009.
For asset management, we expect growth to accelerate given the favorable market conditions, the strong liquidity in the system, and investors searching for better returns on their investments.
RizaMantaring is the President & CEO of the Sun Life Financial group of companies in the Philippines, and a member of its various boards.She started out in Information Technology and took on various roles through her 20+ years at Sun Life before becoming CEO.
Riza is a member of the Sun Life Asia Leadership Team. She has also participated in various international special projects and teams such as the task force for worldwide restructuring of the company, the task force for business processes, and special teams for Mergers & Acquisitions.
In 2010, on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the University of the Philippines College of Engineering, she was selected one of the 100 Most Outstanding Alumni of the past century. In 2011, she was named by Moneysense Magazine one of the 12 Most Influential in Personal Finance, and became a recipient of the 2011 CEO EXCEL award given by the International Association of Business Communicators. Riza was recognized for bold and innovative programs and harnessing the power of communication to implement these programs, including the multi-awarded and pioneering "It's Time!" financial literacy advocacy.
Riza graduated with a B.S. Electrical Engineering degree (cum laude) from the University of the Philippines, and an M.S. Computer Science from the State University of New York at Albany. She has also attended numerous executive development programs conducted by Harvard University, The Wharton School, Duke University, Oxford University, Asian Institute of Management, and The Niagara Institute. She is a Fellow of the Life Management Institute (with distinction).
She has been a board director of the Philippine Life Insurance Association since 2011 and is currently its Treasurer, and served as a board director of the Philippine Federation of Pre-need Companies from 2006-2008.


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The management of any patient's pain is highly individualistic.
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Millions of people suffer from debilitating nerve pain every day. Often, sufferers deal with a searing, burning electrical shock feeling in either their back, chest, or neck, which can leave them miserable and make it impossible to function in day to day life. Many people also suffer pain from the effects of cancer.
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The right kind of homeschooling can give students an edge over their peers at public school, according to a new study in the Canadian Journal of Behavioral Science.
Researchers studied 74 kids ages 5-10 who were living in Nova Scotia and New Brunswick, 37 at home and 37 at local public schools. While the public school kids tested at or above grade level, the students from a structured homeschool tested well above par.
Structured homeschooling involves textbooks, trained teachers and formal assessment. It is also the most expensive option.
The study also included 12 kids from unstructured home schools, who scored below average.
Sandra Martin-Chang, first author of the study and professor in the Concordia Department of Education, said in a statement that "compared to public education, home-schooling can present advantages such as advancing a child's learning process." Public schools certainly foster social skills, but it's the focused instruction, small learner environment, and added academic time that really boosts home-schooled kids' marks, she said.
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Obama Administration to announce support for cities and states to implement paid sick days laws
(Salem, Ore.)—January 15, 2015—This week two paid sick days bills were among the first bills to be introduced in the 2015 Oregon legislative session. Senate Bill 454 and House Bill 2005 would ensure all working Oregonians can earn a reasonable number paid sick days every year. The bills— co-sponsored by Senator Steiner Hayward of Beaverton and Representative Vega Pederson of Portland— now await a hearing.
"Everybody gets sick. This is about providing a statewide standard so workers all across Oregon can both provide for and responsibly care for their health and their families," said Andrea Paluso, Everybody Benefits Coalition Chair and Family Forward Oregon Executive Director.
On the heels of Oregon's proposed paid sick days legislation, a statement from the Obama Administration is expected today, announcing a call to action for cities and states to pass and implement paid sick days laws.
Paid sick time has gained support all over the country in the last few years as three states and 15 cities have now passed laws and approved measures granting workers access to paid sick days. The City of Portland and the City of Eugene are among those who have passed their own city ordinances.
"Too many Oregonians face an impossible choice when illness strikes," said Senator Steiner Hayward, a doctor and chief co-sponsor of both bills. "We need to proactively tackle this issue now so every working Oregonian can afford to stay home when sick, see a doctor when needed or care for a child when they get ill."
New data from the Institute for Women's Policy Research (IWPR) shows that 47 percent of private sector workers in Oregon lack even a single paid sick day. There's an even larger gap in access among Hispanic workers in Oregon with 62 percent lacking paid sick time. IWPR also details how low-wage workers are less likely to have access to paid sick days than higher-paid workers. In Oregon, 82 percent of those earning more than $65,000 annually have access to paid sick time compared to 29 percent of Oregonians earning less than $20,000 annually.
"These bills have the potential to help us prevent poverty and reduce inequities here in Oregon," said Representative Vega Pederson, chief co-sponsor. "Ensuring all Oregonians can earn paid sick time is a common sense solution for families who are still struggling from the recession, including low-wage workers and families of color who are hurting the most."
SB 454 and HB 2005 would allow workers to accrue one hour of sick time for every 30 hours worked, up to 56 hours in a year. Sick time can be used for the diagnosis, care or treatment of the worker or a member of their family. Both bills protect employees from retaliation or discrimination for the use of sick time.
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Everybody Benefits is Oregon's campaign for paid sick days. Formed by a broad coalition of members who believe that Oregonians needs a basic workplace standard for paid sick days to protect the public health and the health of our workers, our families, our healthcare system and the economy. Members include: American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees, Asian Pacific American Network of Oregon, Causa Oregon, Center for Intercultural Organizing, Family Forward Oregon, Main Street Alliance of Oregon, MomsRising.org, The Mother PAC, Oregon Nurses Association, Oregon Working Families, Service Employees International Union Local 503, United Food and Commercial Workers Local 555, Urban League of Portland and Working America.


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Brock Lesnar
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Sun Sign: Cancer
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Born in: Webster, South Dakota, United States
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Height: 6'3" (190 cm), 6'3" Males
Spouse/Ex-: Sable
father: Richard Lesnar
mother: Stephanie Lesnar
siblings: Brandi Nichol Lesnar, Chad Lesnar, Troy Lesnar
children: Duke Lesnar, Mya Lynn Lesnar, Turk Lesnar
U.S. State: South Dakota
education: University of Minnesota
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Brock Edward Lesnar is a popular American wrestler, American football player, as well as a martial artist. He is signed with the WWE and is the WWE Universal Champion, as of June 2017. Born and raised in Webster, South Dakota, Brock became an amateur wrestler and a skilled footballer while he was still in high school. He was a two time state champion in amateur wrestling. He joined the WWE in 2000 and is known for his record of becoming the youngest WWE Champion at just the age of 25. Along with that, he is also the second fastest wrestler to have won the championship since his debut. In 2004, he put his wrestling career on hold to pursue a career in the National Football League. He signed with the Minnesota Vikings, and played several preseason games with the team. In 2006, he also joined K-1's mixed martial arts league. Along with making a cameo appearance in the American biographical sports crime drama film 'Foxcatcher', Lesnar has appeared in many video games as well, such as 'WWE Smackdown! Shut Your Mouth' 'WWE 2K14' and 'Wrestle Kingdom'. Lesnar was once arrested on suspicion of possessing anabolic steroids. Later the charges were dropped after they were found to be legal growth hormones.
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- In 2000, Brock Lesnar officially signed in with the World Wrestling Federation. Initially he fought in tag team matches after forming a team with Shelton Benjamin, a former college friend. They won the OVW Southern Tag Team Championship three times.Over the next two years, his skills developed, and in 2002, he successfully won the King of the Ring tournament after defeating well-known wrestlers such as Bubba Ray Dudley and Rob Van Dam. Soon, he defeated WWE Undisputed Champion The Rock, after which he claimed the title for himself, becoming the youngest WWE Champion ever, at just 25.Putting his wrestling career on hold in 2004, he decided to pursue a career in the National Football League. Despite not having played football since high school, and having suffering an injury, he played with the team Minnesota Vikings for several preseason games. Later he was invited to play in 'NFL Europe', but he declined as he didn't wish to leave his country.He took part in 'New Japan Pro-Wrestling' in the year 2005. He emerged victorious and became one of the few American wrestlers to have won the IWGP Heavyweight Championship. He successfully defended the title from many, including Japanese Sumo Wrestler Akebono, and held it for around two years.In 2006, Brock Lesnar announced his desire to join the K-1's mixed martial arts league, after which he trained with the Minnesota Martial Arts Academy. Soon, he signed a deal with the K-1 promotion. His first match against Min Soo Kim resulted in a victory.He took part in the UFC-77, a popular mixed martial arts event, and after much struggle, he emerged as the new UFC Heavyweight Champion. Later, after he successfully defended the title from several wrestlers, he fell ill for a long time. It was found that he was suffering from mononucleosis.In 2012, he made his return to the WWE. He was seen facing John Cena for the World Heavyweight Championship in 2014. The match resulted in a victory for Lesnar, who emerged as the new champion.In 2017, he won the WWE Universal Championship, after defeating Bill Goldberg. He is the first man ever to have won both the WWE Championship as well as the WWE Universal Championship.Recommended Lists:
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The Mindset Manifesto
My name is Michael DeVenney. I'm an entrepreneur, a Chartered Financial Analyst, an avid cyclist, and for as long as I can remember, I've lived on a roller coaster of anxiety and depression.
It wasn't until three years ago that I was diagnosed with clinical depression after many years of suffering in silence. Only recently have I begun to share my experiences in wider circles.
Fear of judgement by my peers, punishment by my investors and clients, and a sense that there was something wrong with me all held me back from opening up.
If you look around you, mental illness is probably there. It is widely accepted that about one in five people suffer from depression over their lifetime and even more people suffer from anxiety disorders. The likelihood is someone close to you, a colleague, friend or a family member, or even you, has a mental health disease. And it is a disease.
If you look within the corporate community, where working around the clock and setting unreasonable expectations are treated as badges of honour, open discussion, let alone disclosure of a mental illness is largely taboo. Our corporate culture encourages us to build walls around ourselves to make sure no one finds out we are struggling. This only compounds the stress of maintaining a stiff upper lip amid crippling pressure.
As an entrepreneur, I felt hard wired to give off an air of confidence, strength and control. There was no challenge too big, no opportunity too small... I was taught to push myself to the brink. I learned to internalize problems. My work was my identity and the only way thing through which I measured self worth. Out of fear of failing to measure up to others' expectations of me, I isolated myself. I believed that even my family and friends wouldn't understand.
...I couldn't have been more wrong.
When I publicly shared my struggles with anxiety and depression, I was astounded by the number of my peers who reached out to indicate that they had been experiencing the same issues - and suffering in silence.
As we increasingly rely on entrepreneurs - the human beings behind growing businesses - to drive our economy forward, I am concerned about some of the unintended consequences that may come from pushing more people toward entrepreneurship.
Entrepreneurship Isn't Easy.
Entrepreneurship comes with a unique combination of stresses and opportunities, which, if managed appropriately, can lead to considerable success. But it isn't easy.
For starters, simply put, startups are statistically more likely to fail than succeed:
92% of tech start-ups fail in the first three years (Harvard Business Review, 2015).
75% of startups (all sectors) fail within the first three years (University of Tennessee, 2016).
Of the companies that do survive, very few thrive:
According to statistics Canada, the average annual growth rate of companies that live through their first three years is is 3%; and only 4% of surviving companies achieve annual growth rates of over 10%.
So, why do so many businesses meet their demise so early into their existence?
Recent studies by PWC Canada and the University of Tennessee, respectively, tell us that there are a number of common causes for failure:
Incompetence (46%) and lack of owner experience (30%)
Lack of funding (35%)
Lack of revenue generation (28%)
Poor operations and processes (14%)
Challenges with people and talent (10%)
Above all of this, increasingly, we are discovering that the business isn't the only thing subject to collapse. Perhaps the most troubling is the impact of entrepreneurship on the mental health of the founder. A small (n=242) 2015 US study by Dr. Michael Freeman of the University of California indicated that:
72% of entrepreneurs deal with some type of mental illness;
49% of first degree relationships (spouses, partners, children and even parents) will develop mental health issues from the secondhand stress of the entrepreneur; and,
32% of entrepreneurs will experience clinical depression, compared to 7% in the general population.
Data related to the intersection of mental health and entrepreneurship is limited, at best, particularly in Canada.
We hope to change this with the Mindset Project.
Data on The Mental Health of Entrepreneurs is Limited.
In our environmental scan of the intersection of mental health and entrepreneurship, we found largely anecdotal evidence of causes and impacts.
We've seen a growing number of thoughtful, inspiring and insightful blogs on the topic.
Brad Feld - A Boulder, Colorado-based Venture Capitalist, Brad writes a brilliant blog on his experience with mental health and entrepreneurship.
Jessica Bruder - An insightful article on the psychological impacts of entrepreneurship.
Breena Kerr- A US-based psychologist speaks up on the importance of breaking the silence on mental illness amongst entrepreneurs.
Few efforts are focused on getting hard data to inform the mental health and wellness supports we provide to entrepreneurs. Much like our health system in Canada, a disproportionate amount of effort is being allocated to fixing things that are broken rather than preventing them before they break. An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure, as they say. This applies to wellness of entrepreneurs.
Through a thoughtfully planned and executed research project, The Mindset Project will dig deep into where entrepreneurship and mental health meet, resulting in the largest collection of data related to founder wellness to date. We'll be executing a national survey, conducting in-depth interviews to enable more founders to share their stories (here's a sample), and using the innovative KOLBE assessment diagnostic to break down the unique stresses entrepreneurship.
Survey- Through a secure, confidential online survey hosted on SurveyGizmo, we will ask questions about the entrepreneurial experience, mental health and key stressors associated with entrepreneurship. We have a goal of obtaining 2,000 responses, which will produce the largest collection of data in Canada focused specifically on entrepreneurial mental health. We'll be using this data to inject evidence into the conversation on founder wellness. You can click here to take our survey and have a chance at winning of one of 3 $1,000 cash prizes.
Interviews- As Dr. Brene Brown says "maybe stories are just data with a soul". Through the Mindset Project, we aim to interview 100 entrepreneurs, highlighting their motivation for entrepreneurship, the challenges they faced with respect to managing their mental health, and their best advice for managing the unique stresses that come along with entrepreneurship. With participant consent, the interviews will be transformed into rich narratives to be posted on the Your Stories section of this site.
KOLBE TM - Through an innovative partnership with KOLBE TM, we'll use proprietary assessment software to measure the gap between natural decision-making approaches and strengths for founders with their expectations of those around them (investors, customers, team, members) to determine how much stress they experience is "self-created".
We'll be sharing insights and results of our work throughout the Project to better inform how we support entrepreneurs.
There Are No Silver Bullets, But A Little Silver Shrapnel Can't Hurt.
There is no shortage of data indicating common reasons for company failure and there is a growing body of evidence (primarily qualitative and anecdotal at this point) on the personal impact of operating a business. If we want different results, clearly, we need to do things differently.
So, what can we do differently?
It is time that we let the numbers do the talking and put into play an approach to start-up support that encompasses in-step development of the entrepreneurial venture and the founder behind it.
First and foremost, I believe it is imperative that we acknowledge the significant stresses and mental health impacts of entrepreneurship through regular, open dialogue. Entrepreneurship is tough, but it's even tougher when you are carrying the weight of lofty expectations on your own. The data tells us there is a problem. Let's own up to it.
Next, we've got to get beyond talk. It frightens me the degree to which the latest generation of entrepreneurs is willing to sacrifice their well-being in the pursuit of making it. I've encountered countless young Founders who have run into considerable stress and mental health issues and did not have access to appropriate psychological or health system supports. I believe that we could improve both personal and business outcomes through giving startup entrepreneurs better health plans - a relatively small investment that could have a major impact.
Finally, I'd like to see more emphasis on personal development of entrepreneurs in-step with the growth of their business. As an investor, I'd like to know that the health and wellness of the person who is managing the health of my investment is taking care of themselves and being given the tools (both personal and professional) they need to succeed. Mental illness is a serious business risk, but can be mitigated with thoughtful personal development and appropriate ongoing supports (from cash flow counselling to mindfulness training).
It is time we stop telling entrepreneurs that "stress is a natural part of work" and to "suck it up". We have to remember the people behind the companies they manage.
There is a better way. By caring as much about the wellness of the entrepreneur as we do about their wellness of their company, we can reach previously uncharted territory in growth and impact. I fundamentally believe that healthier entrepreneurs equal healthier companies that are more capable of creating sustained impact.
I am deeply committed to creating a movement that empowers more entrepreneurs to talk about and manage their mental health and to developing supports to ensure we are developing founders in-step with their businesses. I hope you will join me in making The Mindset Project a success.
About the Author
Michael DeVenney is a Halifax, Nova Scotia-based entrepreneur, Chartered Financial Analyst and avid cyclist, and founder of The Mindset Project (www.themindsetproject.ca), a movement to focus on the wellness of entrepreneurs to enable healthier companies.
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I asked Stefano Tonchi, the editor in chief of W magazine, to talk about Edward: "Edward is one of the most talented image-makers in the world. He is also one of the funniest and most creative people I have ever met. His enthusiasm for fashion and magazines is contagious. I call him "the sunshine in my life" because he can always see the positive side of things, the half full glass and never the half empty. That does not mean that he excepts mediocrity. He constantly strives for excellence but with culture and respect for others."
I had the pleasure of working with Emma Summerton who took portraits of Edward (her Fashion Fairy Godmother as she so aptly named him), Alec Maxwell and their dog Ru. Ru has boundless energy and was so happy to have his photograph taken! Here is what Edward had to share about Ru:
How did you come to Ru?
"Our friend in London has a Boston Terrier. She told my partner about hers and he decided to surprise me with one. The personality of a Boston Terrier is a great fit for our lifestyle; they are fun and active but also like to snuggle up and watch TV."
What is his favorite toy?
"We have bought every possible toy for Ru and he loves most of them, but his favorite is a plastic bottle. If you finish drinking water from a bottle, he wants it. He loves to take the lid off the bottle."
What does he do that makes you laugh the hardest?
"Ru is obsessed with getting a tummy rub. When you enter the room, he demands a tummy rubbing. He will lay on his back and give you cute eyes. If you don't rub him for long enough, he keeps flipping back on his back until you continue. He also has moments of insanity, where he runs around the apartment with crazy eyes. Also, whenever Alec and I sit next to each other, he'll quickly pop up in between us and make it all about him."
What's it like for Ru having SUCH stylish parents!
"I don't think Ru has noticed, he's too busy living in Ru's world."


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Classic Vinyasa for Women
Mondays-Fridays 9:09-10am
Utilizing classic postures and simple flows, students of all levels move through a safe and effective practice for gaining great strength and flexibilty.
Class starts a few minutes after 9 so that drivers may take advantage of the white parking zone across the street, which opens to the public at 9.
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Vedic Chant & Yoga Sutra
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The Yoga Sutra-s of Patanjali make up a guidebook to help us navigate life's challenges. Having a strong and flexible body is one of the wonderful effects of yoga, but it is by no means the whole story, or even the main goal. Without delving into the sutra-s, many of the benefits of yoga are lost, and the real goal of yoga cannot be understood or attained. So jump in, and begin to live with more comfort, conviction and clarity.
Yoga Sutra, private study
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It is no longer necessary to live nearby to study the yoga sutra-s with Jennifer! By phone, SKYPE or FaceTime, you will learn the proper pronunciation and word by word translation of Patanjali's Yoga Sutra. Useful to both students and teachers, you'll learn to apply the wisdom and lessons of yoga philosophy to daily life.
Ready, Set, Rest
Mondays 4:30-5:30pm
Who would've thought that relaxation and resting would be a SKILL? Learn to dial it all down in this weekly class. Revitalize the body by increasing circulation to the organs and calming the nervous system through gentle movements and breathing exercises. This is vital for true stress relief and good health.
Gentle movements followed by a guided visualization will have you feeling as though you just had a massage!


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We are more than happy to discuss your needs for quality personality-driven artwork, simply contact us through the CONTACT page for more info and give us an opportunity to see how our iconic character cast can help promote your products or services.
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