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Anita Crook: Pouchee® Entrepreneur

May 4, 2012 To Work

By Denise Lodge Sergey Brin and Larry Page co-founded Google in their twenties. Thomas Edison was granted his first patent at age 22. Despite the history of younger entrepreneurs and inventors, entrepreneurship is not an endeavour strictly of young adults. At age 58, Anita Crook was not expecting to found a business. In fact, she [...]

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50-year-old Vows to Make the Most Out of His 1200 Months

June 3, 2011 To Work
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A successful but bored realtor decides to pursue everything that intrigues him including psychology, martial arts, movies and magic. Gerry’s curiosity leads to several new exciting careers.

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The Recession Awakens an Artistic Entrepreneur

June 3, 2011 To Work
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After losing her dream job due to the recession, Christine struggles to find a new job in her 50s. She discovers her artistic abilities and becomes a multi-talented entrepreneur.

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The Never Ending Adventure

June 3, 2011 To Work
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After to moving to Canada, Peter finds himself back in the boating industry in a variety of different jobs. He also falls in love twice, discovers cross-country skiing, biathlons and continues to row and teach metaphysics.

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Inspired: A Second Chance to Dance

June 3, 2011 To Work
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Kat Cooper always loved dancing but it took a backseat to her teaching job and family commitments. When she found herself out of work in her 50s she saw a way to turn her first love into a career and became a Zumba Instructor.

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I Think You’re Looking For Me

June 3, 2011 To Work
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When Cathryn finds the perfect job there are a few problems. It’s in a different country, where she has no friends and the cost of living is high. Still she chooses the prospect of adventure over the safety of her previous job.

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Artistic creativity a life long passion for Elly Kent

May 30, 2011 To Work
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Story and photos by Geoff Dale WOODSTOCK, ON – Entering Eleanor Kent’s meticulously decorated apartment one instantaneously gets the pervasive sense of artistic creativity permeating the whole space. Bristling with wildly imaginative personal expressions from a lifetime love affair with art, her living quarters resemble more of a comfortable gallery. Carefully selected artifacts showcasing her [...]

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Preparing to Teach English Overseas

April 26, 2011 To Work
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By Judy Smith Read Part 1 of the series on Teaching English Overseas for information to consider before pursuing a job. This article will help you find a TESL job and give tips on how to prepare for your move overseas. How to Find a Job Teaching English Overseas Applying for jobs overseas is like tossing [...]

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Thinking about Teaching English Overseas?

March 31, 2011 To Work
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By Judy Smith Are you an adventurous person? Teaching English overseas presents an opportunity to immerse oneself in another culture for a year or more. You can travel around the host country during your free time, learn a new language, and become friends with local people—all while making a decent salary! I started working overseas [...]

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Test Pilot, Dick Newman, Fails Retirement

March 11, 2011 To Work
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By Madeleine Kolb Some people are lucky to know exactly what career path they want to take and are able to turn their interests and hobbies into a living. It is no wonder that people like this have a hard time leaving a job that is so much a part of who they are. As [...]

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