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Lakefield's Michelle Moore Just Created This Awesome Spacefighter Blanket
/Lakefield, Ont., entrepreneur Michelle Moore—whose crochet patterns (shark, dolphin, dragon, to name a few) sell in countries around the world—has added an epic new pattern to her repertoire at MJ's Off The Hook Designs.
Yes, she is keeping the force with you by adding a Bulky Spacefighter Blanket...
The designs were just released this month, and people are going nuts for them already based on the reaction on MJ's Facebook page.
Basically, you can begin your Jedi training from inside your Spacefighter blanket...
And if your hands get cold or you just want to fly, well they go inside the engines...
Order this pattern now, so you can cuddle up in it while watching Star Wars.
Michelle Moore
And congrats to Michelle Moore (pictured above), a mother of 4 and wife of a dairy farmer, for another fantastic creation! The force is with her.
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A Peterborough University Student/Aspiring Entrepreneur Stands Out With Epic Plaid Suit & Beard
/A Trent University student and aspiring entrepreneur named Matthew Thompson is standing out at events not only because of his engaging personality but because of his epic plaid suit and beard.
We have noticed Thompson's eye popping suit at many networking events around town such as at Innovation Cluster "Fast Start" events and more—the dude is everywhere—and asked him why he chooses to wear the suit (and grizzly beard), and what competitive advantages he feels it gives him.
Matthew Thompson's suit definitely pops
"Today's business world is saturated with new graduates with the same skills and same mindset," Thompson tells PTBOCanada. "These individuals believe that if they keep their heads down, work hard, and get good grades that they will be guaranteed a good job in the world. Unfortunately this is not true anymore."
Thompson, who is the President of the Trent Youth Entrepreneurship Society, tells PTBOCanada he first purchased the plaid suit in late November of last year, and that it has become an excellent initial talking point at events that leads to deeper more meaningful conversation around business, entrepreneurs and learning.
Thompson (at right) pictured with his buddy Christian Schortemeyer, who wore his own excellent suit at Christmas time
Thompson, and his suit, have become fixtures at events around town. So, too, has his beard.
"I have also created an icon that accompanies the suit—my beard, which I have been growing for almost 7 months now," he tells PTBOCanada. "It has become quite the conversation piece at networking events. I take quite good care of my beard through a daily routine—shampoo, conditioner, coconut oil and Walton Wood Farms beard balm are all vital parts of this daily routine."
Fundamentally, Thompson believes he is building his own brand in an important way as he learns to navigate the world of business and networking. He realizes that innovation, ingenuity, originality and brand building comes not just through good grades but flair and real-world networking as well.
"I believe as an entrepreneur you do not only sell a product or service, but you are promoting yourself," he says.
True that.
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