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May
30
2011
May 30, 2011Well, thanks to the help and support of all my family, friends, and fans- we did it! On May 17, 2011 On Toby’s Terms hit the best seller list on Amazon US and Canada. This was a very exciting day, not only because we the book became a bes…
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May
30
2011
May 30, 2011Well, thanks to the help and support of all my family, friends, and fans- we did it! On May 17, 2011 On Toby’s Terms hit the best seller list on Amazon US and Canada. This was a very exciting day, not only because we the book became a bes…
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May
29
2011
Bringing a group of powerful, strong women together is always exciting. The fact that they all owned their business, were successful and leaders in their own right, made the meeting even more dynamic and you could feel the energy in the room.On Thursd…
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May
29
2011
Bringing a group of powerful, strong women together is always exciting. The fact that they all owned their business, were successful and leaders in their own right, made the meeting even more dynamic and you could feel the energy in the room.On Thursd…
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May
29
2011
Although kidnap insurance is not new, the risks associated with international business and personal travel have raised both awareness and the need for this little known or understood insurance product.
What does it provide?
The product that that I …
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May
27
2011
Given that Oprah Winfrey has “left” her television show (seems like a lot of hoopla for someone who now has her OWN 24/7 network), I thought it would be appropriate to feature a quote from one of Ms. O’s all time … Continue reading →
May
27
2011
I was dismayed when I first started hearing about labiaplasty a few years back. Recently, I’ve been even more disturbed to see ads for female cosmetic genital surgery featured in mainstream newspapers like Toronto’s NOW magazine – usually accompanied …
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May
27
2011
I’d like to share with you of a young women from China named Guishen Xu. Abandoned by her parents, Xu migrated from her village to work in Nanjing, one of China’s biggest cities, when she was just in her teens.
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May
23
2011
My husband and I have a hobby because he’s a pain in the neck and so am I. We collect pillows to try and remedy this situation with our poor kinked and wonky necks. Right this minute we have ten pillows on our bed. We have old feather pillows that seem to cough up feathers every [...]
May
22
2011
I’ve just been watching a show about a bakery that needs to change – its products to meet the needs of their clients and the layout of the store so it becomes contemporary and attracts younger shoppers.The owner is really set in her ways and despite…
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May
22
2011
I’ve just been watching a show about a bakery that needs to change – its products to meet the needs of their clients and the layout of the store so it becomes contemporary and attracts younger shoppers.The owner is really set in her ways and despite…
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May
15
2011
I have a daughter who would happily live in a hair salon. She calls me to tell me what a bargain she found in Halifax when one place only charged her $90 for a cut and color. I have a son who goes to a crappy hairdresser because she’s close to his apartment. He’s willing [...]
May
15
2011
I dreamt last night that the part of me that was introverted, reticent, and withdrawn was leaving me. I was sad to see our relationship come to an end, but I knew it was time to move on. I hugged her, told her that I loved her. I assured this part of…
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May
14
2011
How many emails do you get a week? I don’t know about you, but if I am out of the office for just a day, I am faced with hundreds of emails from people, all expecting an instant reply from me.At a recent conference, I had the opportunity to hear El…
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May
14
2011
How many emails do you get a week? I don’t know about you, but if I am out of the office for just a day, I am faced with hundreds of emails from people, all expecting an instant reply from me.At a recent conference, I had the opportunity to hear El…
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May
13
2011
First time I heard the song “Miss Byrd” from the musical, Closer than Ever, was when I was a 19 year student at Randolph Academy for the Performing Arts. It was in musical theatre class and sung by a super talented student named Naomi. I admired the sauciness of it and how playful it was…. [...]
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May
11
2011
I’m now working on my next environmental campaign – DeforestACTION. But I need your help! 1) Join my Network – Click Here to Join Network (BOTTOM page) If I gain 500 supporters, I’ll be one step closer to being selected for the project. 2) Donate $25 or more – Click Here to Donate If you … Continue reading →
May
08
2011
Some call him a Shark, others a Dragon. But meeting Robert Herjavec of Dragons’ Den fame was less scary than you would think. He’s actually a likeable, down-to-earth, shrewd businessman who has worked hard to achieve his success.Along with several…
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May
08
2011
Some call him a Shark, others a Dragon. But meeting Robert Herjavec of Dragons’ Den fame was less scary than you would think. He’s actually a likeable, down-to-earth, shrewd businessman who has worked hard to achieve his success.Along with several…
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May
06
2011
I’ve been sitting for days, now with a cushion, trying to learn my new Android phone. It’s my fault. I said I wanted it even though my daughter said she wasn’t going to help me. I don’t know what her problem is. She can program just about anything on the planet with her computer keyboard and [...]
May
05
2011
One of the biggest mistakes you are apt to make when you are trying to impress for success is to think you know it all – even if you do! I have seen so many times when complacency or lack of focus can lead to some really embarrassing moments.
May
04
2011
One of the best aspects of doing book signings and pawdographing events is the amazing people and furry friends I get to meet. We have heard so many great pet stories that I think I could bark a book. A lovely couple told Charmaine and Chris a great s…
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May
04
2011
One of the best aspects of doing book signings and pawdographing events is the amazing people and furry friends I get to meet. We have heard so many great pet stories that I think I could bark a book. A lovely couple told Charmaine and Chris a great s…
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May
04
2011
Well, Char and Chris thought they had seen it all with me. Me breaking toilet tank lids, figuring out how to put my seatbelt on but that was just the beginning, for bigger things yet to come. On the weekend, my friend took me for a walk while Char and…
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May
04
2011
Well, Char and Chris thought they had seen it all with me. Me breaking toilet tank lids, figuring out how to put my seatbelt on but that was just the beginning, for bigger things yet to come. On the weekend, my friend took me for a walk while Char and…
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May
03
2011
What happens when the influence and support of many come together? It produces PAWsome results! Meet our friend Teresa deGrosbois, she is one of the most PAWerful connectors I know! Teresa is a bestselling author, relationship marketing expert, a cham…
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May
03
2011
What happens when the influence and support of many come together? It produces PAWsome results! Meet our friend Teresa deGrosbois, she is one of the most PAWerful connectors I know! Teresa is a bestselling author, relationship marketing expert, a cham…
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May
02
2011
Doing presentations at schools is PAWsome- I love meeting all the students, and hearing the questions they ask Charmaine about me and my book, on Toby’s Terms.Recently, at a school in Oceanside, we met the most amazing young student, Tommy is his nam…
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May
02
2011
I have a PAWsome sense of humor. I love the sound of laughter, and making people laugh. Apparently I don’t have to work to hard at bringing joy and laughter to people, they tell me I am funny just being me. Here’s a riddle for you.What’s black …
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May
02
2011
I have a PAWsome sense of humor. I love the sound of laughter, and making people laugh. Apparently I don’t have to work to hard at bringing joy and laughter to people, they tell me I am funny just being me. Here’s a riddle for you.What’s black …
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May
02
2011
U.S.citizens continue to have obligations for U.S. tax purposes even though they may be a Canadian resident for many years.
Canada and the U.S. have worked together over the years to ensure that treatment of RRSPs and RRIFs by each is consistent. Th…
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