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New proposal would see Hans Island split equally between Canada and Denmark
Canada and Denmark appear close to agreement in their festering territorial dispute over Hans Island, with an amicable plan for both countries to split ownership of the tiny, barren rock in the Arctic being put forward.

A plan to divide the island — a 1.3 square kilometre rock between Canada’s Ellesmere Island and Greenland, a self-governing territory under the Danish crown — through the middle would give Canada a second foreign land border and settle a spat that captured international attention as much for its absurdity as its potential seriousness. (Photo: Wikipedia/HDMS Triton Newsletter)

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Graphic: Follow the Titanic down to the bottom of the ocean
The following represents the best estimations science and history can currently make as to what happened in the moments immediately before and after the Titanic disappeared beneath the surface.

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Why do you want to climb an iceberg? Because it’s there, of course
On a Wednesday afternoon in St. John’s, N.L., Justin Emberley saw a 45-metre iceberg floating less than 100 feet from shore in Quidi Vidi Harbour. He called up his friend, Kevin Le Morzadec, a French citizen doing his Ph.D. on the subject of glacier modeling in Newfoundland, and said, “Let’s climb it.” And climb it they did. They put on their wetsuits and life vests, threw their ice picks and clamp-ons in their bags, jumped in the frigid ocean and swam to the iceberg. The National Post’s Kristin Annable spoke Thursday to Mr. Le Morzadec, as Mr. Emberley listened nearby. (Photos: Jerry Curtis)

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The End of Cash: Dropping the penny was just the beginning as the Canadian Mint seeks digital future With the penny gone and the triumph of plastic over paper bills only months away, the research and development department of the Royal Canadian Mint has proposed going one step further: the death of hard currency altogether.

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Everything you ever wanted to know about the late, lamented penny
Last week, when the federal budget was released, the government announced it would be discontinuing the penny. The National Post‘s Graphics department takes a look at what actually went into our smallest denomination coin.

Top 10 Money Tips for Women

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When it comes to women and finance sometimes there’s a disconnect between what women know and how they act, their ability as achiever and their financial underachieving, and between the power they have within reach and the powerlessness that rules their actions.

Financial expert Suze Orman gives her list of the 10 top money tips for women to follow.

Listen to Your Gut

Women are compassionate towards those in need. Instead of going with their gut they sometimes overlook the obvious and make an emotional money mistake. “A friend, relative, loved one will approach you saying, ‘Ineed to borrow $5,000.’ You’ll think, ‘I don’t want to’ and yet you say ‘Okay,’ ” Suze explains. So, think twice before you say “yes,” if your gut is saying “No.”

Never Co-Sign

If a friend or family member asks for you to co-sign on a loan, it’s probably best to say “No.” Suze says more often than not, the borrower will default or pay late and you risk losing money or lowering your credit score because as the co-signer, you are ultimately responsible for the loan. Say “no” out of love, not out of fear.

Save For Yourself First!

If you don’t have enough to save for your children’s college funds and your retirement, then your retirement takes precedence.

As explained in Suze’s book ” Women & Money ,” women think they are actually helping their children by paying for their college or wedding. It’s a myth. You help your children by saving yourself first. If you retire without ample money to support yourself you will become a financial burden to your children. There are plenty of loans for college but there are no loans for retirement.

Don’t Hand Over Finances to your Husband or Partner

Suze says women often hand over their family financial matters to their partner either because they are scared, lazy, or following an old fashioned role.

Being in control of your financial destiny requires that you be an active participant – not just by paying bills, but in overseeing your investments too. Suze: “Take this step and I think you will be surprised how this helps your relationship

Don’t Put Yourself on Sale

Don’t treat yourself like you’re on sale. If you’re reluctant to put a real value on what you do, then it diminishes who you are. As Suze explains, women tend to devalue what they do.

This creates a vicious cycle: “When you devalue what you do, it becomes inevitable that you—and those around you—devalue who you are.” Women will settle for less: They may offer discounted prices on their services, or accept a smaller raise, even when the company is doing well. They have to ask for what they know is “right.”

Protect Your Assets: Get a Pre-nuptial Agreement

The basic rule is that you are jointly entitled to assets accrued during a marriage and you are on the hook for debts accrued during the marriage. Anything you bring into the marriage is not automatically shared. Protect your assets.

No Blame, No Shame

Two of the heaviest weights women carry (invisible twin obstacles of the past) are the burden of shame and the tendency to blame. Suze explains: “If you don’t feel confident in your knowledge of how money works, you hide behind the shame of it, deferring decision to others or staying stuck in a pattern of inaction. You blame society, your parents, your husband/partner or all of the above. Blame renders you powerless and shame only serves to hold you back.” You have to go and find out about personal finance for yourself.

Take Care of Your Money

Women nurture people and things that are important to them. So, take care of your money the way you do your husband/partner, family, friends, pets, plants, and clothes. Cherish money like all of the other irreplaceable items in your life. Find wise investments, save and don’t throw it away on meaningless things.

Don’t Make Your Under-Aged Children Life Insurance Beneficiaries - It’s a No-No!

Life insurance companies will not make payout to children under eighteen years of age. Suze suggests you create a trust account and name the trust as the beneficiary of your life insurance policy.

Own the Power to Control Your Own Destiny

Give to yourself as much as you give of yourself. Power comes from who you are, not what you have, and the transformation starts with how you allow others to treat you. Do what’s right, rather than what’s easy.

Suze says, “Remember to muster up your courage and silence your fear… keep your eye on the goal, on what you really want to accomplish, no matter what anyone says or does to deter you. Just keep moving forward.”

Get the Best Real Estate Investing Education & Networking Around!

Sat, 07 Apr 2012 09:15:17 -0400

Get the Best Real Estate Investing Education & Networking Around!:

There are very few Canadian-based Real Estate Investment groups that aren’t always out to sell you. This network is a great one to be part of as you get to network and either take the information they give, or don’t! They don’t sit there and upsell you. Attend TORONTO Acre Live!

Tickets are also available at a discounted rate through our Shannon Murree, Sales Representative, Remax Chay Realty Inc, Brokerage TEAM so if people want to attend, they can let us know and send them our personal invite code to get the discounted rate! Please share this link with your friends :)

Looking at Real Estate Investing? Check out this online calculator

Fri, 06 Apr 2012 13:32:25 -0400

Looking at Real Estate Investing? Check out this online calculator:

It is a MUST to know the numbers before you even make an offer on an investment property. To be blunt, if you don’t analyze and do your diligence and homework, you’re not a true real estate investor - you’re only buying on speculation and that will get you into trouble. Do your research for EACH property and know whether the property will work and cashflow. Yes, you must do this each and every time.

Just another reason to work with an Investors Agent who knows what you are wanting to accomplish - not just sell you any house for the sake of selling you one. Doesn’t work and cashflow - don’t buy. Simple as that.

Treat Your Real Estate Investing As A Business – You Are The CEO Of Your Financial Future

Fri, 06 Apr 2012 13:09:54 -0400

Treat Your Real Estate Investing As A Business – You Are The CEO Of Your Financial Future:

Financial independence – it’s one of the most sought-after goals in this day and age. Financial independence gives you the freedom to do what you want, when you want, and how you want. It gives you the peace of mind that when retirement comes around or an unfortunate event shows up out of the blue, you have the ability to take care of yourself and the people around you without worry.

These are fabulous words by Author, Philanthropist and all around great guy Don R. Campbell of the Real Estate Investment Network. For more on his blog, strongly suggest you go to the link. Happy Investing!

Fantastic Blog Post by Connie J Campbell!

Fri, 06 Apr 2012 12:48:36 -0400

Fantastic Blog Post by Connie J Campbell!:

Follow the wonderful musings of food, fun and friends with Canadian Connie J Campbell as she explores and creates recipes.

What’s your cause? The year 2012 is shaping up to be a...

Fri, 06 Apr 2012 12:46:03 -0400

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The year 2012 is shaping up to be a huge Community Event for us here at the Shannon Murree Team!

Adding the Title “Philanthropist” to our name is a huge honour as we live out our dream of being able to give back to the Community of Barrie. Our goal is to empower and inspire change. With that we will call ourselves “Warrior With A Cause”.

So, your mission, should you choose to accept it is to continue to help support us. Whether liking our page, making a donation or giving your time, thanks for being there! Now THAT’s good Karma!

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Fri, 06 Apr 2012 12:40:22 -0400

What’s your cause?

The year 2012 is shaping up to be a huge Community Event for us here at the Shannon Murree Team!

So, your mission, should you choose to accept it is to continue to help support us. Whether liking our page, making a donation or giving your time, thanks for being there! Now THAT’s good Karma!

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nationalpost: New proposal would see Hans Island split equally...

nationalpost: Graphic: Follow the Titanic down to the bottom of...

nationalpost: Why do you want to climb an iceberg? Because it’s...

nationalpost: The End of Cash: Dropping the penny was just the...

nationalpost: Everything you ever wanted to know about the...

Top 10 Money Tips for Women

Get the Best Real Estate Investing Education & Networking Around!

Looking at Real Estate Investing? Check out this online calculator

Treat Your Real Estate Investing As A Business – You Are The CEO Of Your Financial Future

Fantastic Blog Post by Connie J Campbell!

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