After posting pictures of herself having fun on facebook, Nathalie Blanchard, 29, is fighting to have her benefits reinstated after her employer’s insurance company cut them.
Nathalie Blanchard, 29, has been on leave from her job at IBM in Bromont, Que., for the last year and a half after she was diagnosed with major depression.
The Eastern Townships woman was receiving monthly sick-leave benefits from Manulife, her insurance company, but the payments dried up this fall.
When Blanchard called Manulife, the company said that “I’m available to work, because of Facebook,” she told CBC News this week.
According to CBC News
Did you know that a medium-sized popcorn and medium soda at the nation’s largest movie chain have the same nutritional value of three Quarter Pounders topped with 12 pats of butter?! I didn’t!
According to a report released today by the advocacy group Center for Science in the Public Interest popcorn has not gotten any better in the last was 15 years, actually the study found little had changed in a decade and a half, despite theaters’ attempts to reformulate.
LeBron playing football, men buying underpants and most importantly the long awaited release of New Moon! New Moon from the Twilight saga series is finally here and John is not happy about it while Veronica is ecstatic!
Royal Caribbean’s Oasis of the Seas, unveiled in Fort Lauderdale, is nearly 50% larger than the largest cruise ships now at sea. But it’s not just the ship’s size that has people talking. Built at a record cost of $1.4 billion, the 225,282-ton vessel is chock-full of industry firsts housed within seven themed neighborhoods. The 6,296-passenger vessel’s first cruise with paying passengers is set for Dec. 1. Click HERE for more details.
Victoria’s Secret fashion show will be airing on December 1st. This year’s fantastical affair bears a “romantic travel” theme and features categories such as Enchanted Forest, All Aboard, and Star Trooper.
“We came up with the idea of this girl who lands from outer space in Paris,” explained show stylist Charlotte Stockdale. “She gets on a train that comes to a halt in Pinkland, where pink girls get on and off. Then they go into this fairy-tale forest and little lady bugs and butterflies land on them and vines grow up on their clothes. Then, there’s Tick-Tock Time; the wings in this section are based on clocks—there’s one modeled after a pocket watch with metallic feathers. And she ends up in this regal realm of princess-ness, where the wings have Swarovski jewels and peacock feathers.”
Read more in Elle Magazine.
You’re doing everything you can think of, but you’re not losing those last 5 pounds!
Shape has created a lost of things you may be doing to sabotage your slim-down efforts.
1. You’re Loading Up on Whole Grains
It’s great that you have switched to whole grains, but many of them can be high in sugar. Instead “aim to increase your intake of brown and wild rice, bulgur, oatmeal, spelt, and quinoa, plus whole-grain breads and cereals. “Not only do most of these foods contain fiber, which helps curb your appetite.”
2. You Allow Yourself a “Cheat” Day…or Two
You all know that you can’t limit yourself entirely, but eating whatever you like all weekend long can just add back on the pounds you lost during the week. Aim for 150- to 200-calorie treat a few times a week, rather than waiting until Friday night happy hour to splurge.
3. You Make Your Own Meals
Of course it’s healthier to eat at home than at a restaurant unless you pick at everything as you prepare the meal and then again as you clear the table. Aim to eat while seated only.
4. You Squeeze in Workouts
Working out is key to losing weight, but so is being well rested. Aim to sleep enough so that you can push yourself when working out and so that you don’t injure yourself due to compromising your form.
5. You Eat Slowly, Savoring Every Bite
The longer you sit and enjoy your friends company the more you’ll probably eat. Aim to have a dining strategy in place so you don’t have to think about calories at the table- decide before if you’re having wine or bread.
6. You Enlisted a Friend to Help
Dieting with a friend is great as long as you both are good influences on one another. Try this alone if you can’t find someone who is as serious about this slim-down as you are.
According to Spanish research large amounts of alcohol everyday could help decrease chances of heart disease.
Men, in particular, benefited from this.
Beware, alcohol can also increase the risks of other diseases, like having a stroke.
Criminal gangs are making millions of dollars out of the H1N1 pandemic.
These gangs are creating fake pharmaceutical websites and then selling fake flu drugs over the internet.
Read more Here.
Like Brad Pitt and George Clooney, Johnny Depp is a two-time winner of People’s Magazine sexiest man alive.
Read more Here.
Today Veronica D. brings up the world’s problems and internationally famous comedian John Hastings finds the answer. He’s a superhero.
Listen to WatchMojo Radio Here. Beware John has been known to use some bad words.
This is the time of the year when the kitchen always smells great and when the table is full of delicious temptations. Eating smart doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy yourself, just make some
Oprah has come up with a list of foods to enjoy and foods to avoid so you’ll enjoy yourself without having to unbutton your pants. Here’s the best and worst choices for the holiday season.
COCKTAILS
Worst cocktail:
Gin and tonic (8 ounces)
Drink this instead:
Champagne
DIP
Worst dip:
Spinach and artichoke dip
Eat this instead:
Salsa (1/4 cup)
SIDE DISHES
Worst side:
Baked potato with butter and sour cream
Eat this instead:
Roasted red potatoes (1/2 cup)
HOT DRINKS
Worst hot drink:
White chocolate mocha (20 ounces)
Drink this instead:
Café au lait with peppermint syrup (20 ounces)
Continue for more tips Here.
If you’re checking out the fashion blogs and fashion tips on WatchMojo’s fashion channel - you must be a woman of style! Here are some ways to looking fashionable, but staying comfortable.
Here are some tricks from Shape.com
High Heels
High stilettos make us look sexy, but they can cause a lot of damage too. You can easily sprain an ankle or develop heel pain and plantar fasciitis. “We see heel pain often when changing from high heels to flats, but you can avoid this by doing stretching exercises after wearing heels,” says Dr. Oliver Zong, New York City podiatrist. He also recommends limiting heel height to 2-3 inches, and buying shoes with a rubber sole or pads in the ball of the foot.
Oversized Purses
Oversized purses are very popular because they can house an endless amount of stuff. But toting around a heavy bag can lead to postural imbalance and other back-related ailments. What you lug in your purse and how you carry it makes all the difference. Here’s a quick glance at some current fashion trends.
Large Carry-All
“A large bag slung over one shoulder is a neck problem in the making,” says Dr. Andrew Black, New York City chiropractor. To combat this you should continually switch shoulders and look for bags with adjustable straps. “An adjustable strap is great because you can carry it on either shoulder or across the body. Doing this will use different muscles and reduce the chance of aches and pains from overuse,” adds Black.
Small Tote (worn at the elbow)
Another common trend is to hold your purse perched at the elbow. Doing this can cause a lot of strain on your forearm. According to Dr. Black, you can exacerbate tendonitis of the elbow, which can become very severe if not addressed. Rule out holding your bag this way.
Messenger Bag
The mailman-inspired bag is a huge fall trend and, luckily, a better option. A well-designed one keeps the weight close to your body and prevents you from raising your shoulders unevenly.
Dangly Earrings
Wearing heavy earrings can damage the ear lobes and, in some cases, lead to tears and surgery. “Any dangling type of earring that pulls down on the earlobe–especially if it distorts or lengthens it–is too heavy to use,” says Dr. Richard Chaffoo, MD, FACS, FICS. If your pierced hole starts to sag, there are surgical procedures to repair it, but that should be a last resort. Don’t write off dangly earrings altogether, but limit them to an hour or two, as long as they don’t cause you pain.
Learn more about the Body Issue Here.
There are many who call themselves fans, but are you a true twi-hard?
Have you read Twilight a thousand times over and studied Robert Pattinson’s every move in the film? If you think you’re practically part of the Cullen clan, put your knowledge to the test with InStyle’s Twilight quiz Here.
A true Twi-hard would know the movie and the book inside out.
Listen to John rant and Veronica say eww Here. Beware- F-bombs are dropped.
Comedian John Hastings and Veronica D. never seem to be able to agree on anything.
Let us know who you think won the argument at Radio@WatchMojo.com
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