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Fitbit Sleep Study Reveals Women May Snag More Sleep Than Men
Jenna Adrian-Diaz・January 4, 2018
If you regularly use an activity tracker, you might spend less time poring over the sleep data than juicier metrics, like your step count. Because even though you very well may have woken up five times last night, you can't even remember it happening—but you certainly remember that long walk home from work! Now, the shut-eye stats are being put to great use: Wearable activity tracker brand Fitbit has been collecting it (anonymously), and finally there's a big and hefty data set to study how humans sleep.
The new study analyzed 6 billion nights of users' sleep and found an interesting difference between men and women, Yahoo Finance reported: Women average 25 more minutes of nightly shut-eye and 10 more minutes of deep REM sleep than their male counterparts. Talk about a #win.
While women may get more—and better—sleep comparatively, neither gender gets *enough.*
Well, sort of. While women may get more—and better—sleep comparatively, neither gender gets *enough.* The study showed that men, on average, snoozed for just 6 hours and 25 minutes per night, with women's extra 25 minutes bringing their average up to 6 hours and 50 minutes. Still, neither gender is close to the recommended eight hours.
The study also showed that women are 40 percent more likely to suffer from insomnia than men. According to the company's lead sleep research scientist Conor Heneghan, the reasons for these key differences aren't well understood. "It's really not known if it's a physiology thing, is it a cultural thing, who knows," he told Yahoo Finance. "I think it would be super exciting over the next 10, 20 years for people to really get into why."
The key takeaways from Fitbit's study? Everyone could use more sleep—and luckily, there are some helpful hacks for catching those super-necessary zzz's.
High-tech sleep science will be major this year; this study is just the beginning. And here's how to tweak your bedroom to get more (and better!) sleep.
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# Shane Watson has recorded five successive innings of 40-plus in India -- 41, 49, 93 & 49 against India and 79 against Zimbabwe.
# Watson is averaging 45.46 for winning cause 2455 in 89 matches, including four centuries and 14 fifties.
# Watson (79 off 92 balls) has recorded his highest innings in the world cup, bettering the 65 not out against New Zealand at St.George's on April 20, 2007.
# Watson has averaged 112.00 in the World Cup 224 runs at a strike rate of 126.55, including two half-centuries.
# Watson's fourth fifty in India is his 20th fifty in ODIs.
# By playing in his 40th game in the World Cup, Ricky Ponting has set a record for appearing in most games, overtaking Glenn McGrath's tally of 39.
# Ponting has been dismissed 'run-out' five times in the World Cup. Twice against West Indies and once each against Zimbabwe, Sri Lanka and England.
# Australia's superb 91-run win is the second biggest by runs margin at Motera, behind the 144-run triumph by Sri Lanka against Zimbabwe on October 10, 2006.
# Mitchell Johnson (4/19) has bowled brilliantly to set a record for the best bowling performance at Motera, Ahmedabad, obliterating Farveez Maharoof's 4 for 20 for Sri Lanka against India on November 6, 2005.
# Michael Clarke (58 not out off 55 balls) has played a superb innings -- his fifth fifty in the World Cup.
# Clarke has averaged 54.20 against Zimbabwe -- 271 in eight matches, including one century and one fifty at a strike rate of 89.43.
# For the first time in India, Clarke has recorded successive innings of fifty-plus. In his previous innings, he had made 111 not out against India at Visakhapatnam on October
# Clarke has amassed 494 runs at an average of 98.80 in the World Cup. His tally includes five fifties in 10 innings.
# Clarke (5986 at an average of 44.01 in 189 matches) requires 14 runs to complete his 6,000 runs in ODIs.
# Australia's total of 262 for six is the highest in the world cup at Motera, bettering the 239 for six by New Zealand against England on February 14, 1996.
# Chris Mpofu (2/58) has emulated his best performance in the World Cup. Against Ireland at Kingston on March 15, 2007, he had produced similar figures.
# Craig Ervine, on his World Cup debut, has posted a duck -- his first duck in ODIs.
# With a magnificent victory over Zimbabwe, Australia have played 30 consecutive games between May 27, 1999 and February 21, 2011 without losing, extending their record at the World Cup. Their tally includes 24 games in a row won by them between June 20, 1999 and February 21, 2011.
# Ponting has won all 23 matches in the World Cup captained by him, maintaining a cent per cent record in the world cup. He is the only captain to enjoy a cent per cent record in this prestigious tournament (minimum seven games).
# Australia have won 8 and lost one out of nine played against Zimbabwe at the World Cup.
# Graeme Cremer and Prosper Utseya have added 49 -- Zimbabwe's highest against Australia for the eighth wicket in ODIs, surpassing the 34 between Heath Streak and Taibu at Bulawayo on February 24, 2003.
# Cremer (37) has registered his career-best innings in ODIs, bettering the 31 not out against Kenya at Harare on October 13, 2009.
# Watson has got his 12th MOM award in ODIs his first against Zimbabwe.

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Brett Favre: Why He's Losing the FansJune 8, 2009
Brett Favre has always been one of the NFL's most popular players.
Tough, talented and always willing to throw his team on his back to win a game, he was easy to pull for.
Early in his career it was near impossible to find a football fan who wasn't a fan of or had the utmost respect for what Favre did on the football field and who he was off of it.
On the field, Favre was the country-boy who won over the hearts of fans, players and the NFL for over a decade. He represented an NFL player who, unlike a vast majority of NFL players, loved what he did and showed it on his face week after week throughout his entire career.
He never missed a game, starting in a NFL-record 275 consecutive games. He owns basically every passing record in the book. And somehow managed to look like an underdog that you felt compelled to root for the entire way.
Off the field, Favre has always portrayed himself as the average Joe.
The kind of guy you might run into at a local department store picking up his very own set of Wrangler blue jeans.
The kind of guy who would sit next to you at a corner bar in Wisconsin and buy you a Coors light and talk sports for hours as he poked fun at himself.
He fit perfectly in the blue collar sports town of Green Bay because he was genuinely blue collar. Fans never imagined Favre hitting the weight room in the offseason or intensely training to improve himself.
Instead, fans imagined Favre working in the fields of his farm, or sleeping the day away with a fishing pole in his hand like a scene out of a Mark Twain novel.
Fans were happy with who they thought Brett Favre was. There was genuine sense of Americana in the aura surrounding him, something about him that fans could truly love, and love him they did.
The perception of Favre has changed in recent years, however.
Favre is no longer the reclusive superstar who fans daydreamed about in the offseason as one of the few athletes who didn't need or want the spotlight on him at all times. He was just a regular guy who loved to play the game.
Now, Favre resembles an aging hero in an old western film who refuses to take his bow and ride off into the sunset due to fear that everyone will forget just how great he was.
Each offseason, NFL fans have grown more and more tired of the never-ending Brett Favre saga.
He may retire. He may not.
He is retired. He's unretiring.
He's retired again. He's unretiring again if he doesn't need surgery. He's may still be unretiring even if he does need surgery.
Fans are fed up and want an answer either way. It doesn't matter which way it is really. He may not have many fans left no matter which one he chooses.
NFL fans feel duped by Favres' recent actions. Being fooled into thinking he was the one true team-oriented player in the NFL, only to find it he may be just another face in the long line of athletes who only feel best when their ego is satisfied.
Packers fans can forgive Favre for the impulse move of signing with the Jets to get back at Packers front office that said they no longer needed his services. But, I don't think they can forgive Favre for signing with the rival Vikings.
It would be a slap in the face to his most loyal fans.
Vikings fans may already hate Favre for the calluses they are getting on their behinds from being left on the edge of their seat for weeks now.
The only way to salvage fans for Brett Favre is simple: retire.
The sun has been setting on this saga for some time now. It's time to turn the horse around, pop on some shades and enjoy the ride Brett.


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Karina Taylor is a professional mixed martial arts fighter known as "Hurricane Karina," capable of downing opponents with a single powerful kick.
But she said even she was afraid of her future mother-in-law , Linda Cooney, who is now on trial for shooting her own son, leaving him paralyzed for life.
In an exclusive interview with INSIDE EDITION, Taylor said, "Crazy! I thought she was absolutely nuts."
Prosecutors said Linda Cooney shot her son Kevin in a fury over Karina because she didn't want them to get married. "Linda wanted me to know that she carried a pistol in her handbag and she had one on her at all times," Taylor explained.
Taylor and Kevin met at a Halloween party. She told INSIDE EDITION that Linda did everything she could to sabotage their romance, including stalking her.
"One of the things that Linda Cooney called me was a 'succubus' which is a demon who eats people's souls," said Taylor.
Linda Cooney claims she shot her son in self-defense during a struggle and incredibly, Kevin is taking her side, testifying from his hospital bed. "I was just in a rage. I grabbed her by the throat. I punched her a whole bunch of times," he said.
He even begged for Linda's forgiveness.
Taylor said, "He's never going to walk again and have a normal life. How can you be sorry for someone who did that to you?"
Taylor said she doesn't believe Kevin ever attacked his mother. She says he's making up the story to save his mom from a long prison sentence. She says he told her a very different story, saying, "He said, 'My mom and I were arguing and she pulled a gun on me and she shot me."
Incredibly, it is not the first time Linda Cooney has gunned down somebody and claimed self-defense. She shot and killed her husband, millionaire Jim Cooney 22 years ago and was acquitted. The key defense witness back then was her son Kevin, who was 11 years old at the time.
"I think she's absolutely crazy. I think that she got away with murder one time and I hope that some justice is served to her this time," said Taylor.


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Sorry, Thanks – Trailer
Posted by LiveFor on February 11, 2009
Reeling from a brutal break-up, Kira (Kenya Miles) sleeps with Max (Wiley Wiggins), a charming but disheveled wreck already committed to long-term girlfriend Sara. Max (no emotional sophisticate) becomes obsessed, mostly with Kira, but vaguely with his curious lack of conscience as well. Kira, fighting to win a job she hates and running aimless romantic loops, faces the precarious double challenge of choosing a next step and charting a course back to sanity. Good luck leading with your heart, when your heart is an utter emotional idiot.
A new brand of indie ensemble comedy, Sorry, Thanks charts the play-by-play of how small simple acts can reap harrowing personal consequences. And also funny ones: adopting a shelter cat in search of moral insight, killing yourself to advance in a career you don't really want, flying blindly, trying to do better. And failing to do better. The film charts inner turmoil, self-delusion, and deep fallibility (in a laughy kind of way).
Sorry, Thanks was shot entirely on location in San Francisco's vivid Mission District in the fall of 2007. The film is built on idiosyncratic performances from 30 mostly non-professional actors (and 2 cats, plus an alternate), cast locally in San Francisco (with the exception of Wiley Wiggins and Andrew Bujalski, who play best buddies in a tug-of-war friendship on the frontlines of Max's emotional shortcomings). Sorry, Thanks marks the directorial debut of filmmaker Dia Sokol.


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Snake Plant Propagation
Snake Plants
Materials Needed
- Sharp, non-serrated knife/scissors
- Rubbing alcohol
- Free draining soil mix
- Mature snake plant leaf blade
- Container for cuttings/divisions
Snake Plant Propagation Overview
The snake plant, Sansevieria trifasciata, is a common and easy to grow house plant. It can spread via creeping rhizomes and create offshoots. The leaves are stiff, smooth, and usually variegated while being able to grow very long in length. Origins of the snake plant lie in tropical regions of Africa from Nigeria to the Congo.
Propagation Overview
The propagation of the snake plant is very easy via cuttings or divisions. Cuttings are slightly more complicated compared to divisions but both are easy none-the-less. Snake plants often grow shoots off to the side of the main plant. These offshoots can be removed from the mother plant and grown separately. Several cuttings can be taken from a single leaf blade which makes propagation of numerous snake plants easy to accomplish. Cuttings from some variegated varieties will show little to no variegation, but divisions will show variegation.
Only a few materials are needed to perform divisions and cuttings. Properly performing cuttings and divisions, keeping them moist, and selecting a proper rooting medium is vital to propagation success.
Snake Plant Cuttings
Snake Plant Cuttings in Soil
Snake Plant Cuttings
Snake plant cuttings are easy to perform, but have a higher chance of failing compared to divisions. Cuttings will take a while to produce sizable plants, but many cuttings can be taken from a single leaf which essentially allows one plant to produce infinite clones. Leaf cuttings can be done by removing a large leaf blade like so...
- Select a suitable leaf to remove, preferably one that is several inches to several feet tall.
- Pluck a leaf blade from the base of the plant. Use scissors or a sharp knife to remove it if the blade is stubborn.
- Use scissors or a sharp knife to snip the leaf blade into segments that are about 2 to 4 inches in length. Do not use a serrated knife. Serrations will tear and destroy tissue that leave the wounds vulnerable to rotting.
- Place each leaf blade segment into a free draining soil. Wet the soil before placing cuttings into it. Remember to place the cuttings into the soil in accordance to how the original leaf blade was growing. The cut-end facing upwards needs to remain out of the soil, while the cut-end that was facing towards the soil needs to be placed down into the soil. Cacti soil works great, but a mixture of equal parts perlite and spagnum moss works as well.
- Small white root hairs will begin to appear after a few weeks. Be careful when checking if the cuttings have rooted because the tiny roots are very fragile. It is best to leave the cuttings undisturbed for a few more weeks.
- Water occasionally and use just enough water to keep the soil slightly moist. Dry conditions will cause the cuttings to shrivel and the delicate roots will die. Excessive water will cause the roots and cuttings to rot and die.
- Plant the cuttings into a desired container after several weeks have passed. Snake plants are slow growers so do not expect an attractive appearance for quite some time. Several months will need to pass before new growth becomes easily visible above the soil. Be patient and keep the cuttings moist.
Snake Plant Division
Materials Needed
- Sharp knife
- Cacti potting soil or free draining soil mix
- Container for new divisions
Snake Plant Divisions
Snake plants are easily propagated by dividing offshoots and rhizomes. Rhizomes are (underground stems) that create new shoots off to the side of the mother plant. Snake plants that have offshoots can be divided by removing and replanting the offshoots. Divisions can be accomplished by using a sharp knife.
How to Divide Snake Plants
- Select an offshoot to be removed from the mother plant. More than one can be removed.
- Remove the snake plant from its container.
- Expose the root mass and rhizomes.
- Try to pull the offshoot and its roots and rhizomes away from the mother plant. Sometimes it takes very little muscle to remove it. If it does not budge, then use a sharp knife to cut through the roots and rhizome. Do not be concerned about preserving every bit of the root mass because it will grow back just fine. Sometimes reducing the root mass is beneficial to root bound plants.
- Replant the new shoots in a container. Use a cacti soil mix or a free draining soil mix. A homemade mix can be used using equal parts potting soil, perlite, and sphagnum moss.
- Thoroughly water the newly planted division.
Snake Plant Propagation Poll
Have you grown snake plants from cuttings or divisions?
I've always wanted a snake plant and as luck would have it, I happened to find a loose leaf in my building so I took it home because I heard you can propagate it. And I'm happy to have found this article, thank you for the great info, I will be trying this, thank you. :)
That's good idea that you show how to cut the leafs to make more plants .
Ok, I'll do that. Thanks again.
Can you suggest any type of fertilizer or can I simply use a balanced formula (I usually use 14-14-14) for the cuttings?
This is exactly the information I'm looking for. I have some snake plants and I want to grow more so I can give it to friends and family. I learned that they are great air filtering plants. Bless you for this info.
These plants are wonderful. I've had one for over twenty years and it is still going strong!
Hmm...while I have a lovely snake plant, I never thought to try this technique to make new shoots. May give it a try! Thanks!
I've never propagated a snake plant but I'll have to try it now. I really like their clean, contemporary look. Great hub!


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These adorable blue bird earrings are eleborately handpainted with patterns and a little eye on an enameled stainless steel base. Then the painting is protected by yet another layer of enamel so the surface is glossy. Each earring is original and unique "illustration" and that´s why the errings will slightly differ from the pictures. I attached the pole to the stainless steel base by a plasma welder for their best durability of connection. The ear nuts are included.
The earrings don´t stain. They can get wet. There are no sharp edges.
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Height: 0.9 inches (2.2 cm)
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Mustafa was in his twenties. He had gone to university, where he had met Hayam as a freshman. She had been a classmate of his. He proposed as soon as he graduated and went to ask her father for her hand in marriage. Hayam's father was a prominent civil servant and didn't welcome the idea of Mustafa marrying his daughter since he didn't have a job. However, at his daughter's insistent bidding, he finally consented to their engagement.
Months passed, but the situation remained the same. Mustafa had been looking for a job but hadn't gotten lucky so far.
One rainy night, his fiancée called him on the phone and told him that her father was intent on breaking their engagement. She also told him that she had no choice but to accept her father's decision, because he had tried to strangle her.
Mustafa hung up, frothing at the mouth and feeling desperate. His fiancée was the only one who cared for him and supported him. He knew that she couldn't just run away, because then she'd have to spend the rest of her life looking over her shoulder. He felt that his life was meaningless and was tempted to end it. He couldn't bear people who dithered over such matters, and so before long he had made up his mind.
He left his house. The streets were empty. It wasn't that late of an hour, but the rain was contributing to keeping everyone from going outside. Mustafa walked over to the center of a bridge crossing Egypt's magical Nile, stopped, took another second to assess the pertinence of his final decision, looked around him to make sure nobody was watching, took a deep breath, and sans further ado, jumped.
"Quick! Call an ambulance!"
The clamor from passersby barely reached Mustafa's ears. He felt like he was about to conk out. Without opening his eyes, he started to have a conversation with himself. "Oh God, even my suicide attempt has fallen flat. It seems like whatever I set out to do is doomed to failure."
The crowd appeared to be taken aback when Mustafa finally opened his eyes. But then he sprang to his feet and sprinted away, leaving everybody downright discombobulated.
Minutes later, he was meandering around the streets again, feeling deeply dispirited.
However, he suddenly came up with a brilliant idea, one that he felt instantly confident about. Mustafa believed it would be his last chance to prove that he could succeed at whatever he set his mind to do. Before him, an electric cable had broken off a transmission tower and was now striking sparks against the wet pavement with a vengeance.
He advanced toward it very slowly. Mustafa's face paled with fright. Was he sure that this was what he was looking for? But then the realization that he had been born a loser—and the recollection of how he had lost his fiancée in the bargain—hit him again. These thoughts without question dashed him, but they also strengthened his resolve.
Mustafa stretched out his hand toward the exposed live wire. However, before he touched it, his phone rang. That definitely knocked his socks off. It wasn't the fact that his phone would choose to ring at such an inconvenient time as the present moment, but that it rang at all after having fallen with him into the waters of the Nile. It looked like the phone's leather case had kept it from getting wet. At first, he hesitated, unsure of whether to take the call. Then, however, he saw that it was Hayam calling. He yearned to hear her so he picked up the phone.
"My love, I have threatened to go on a hunger strike if my father keeps forcing us apart, for I am yours and you're mine. We'll talk more later. Bye."
For the duration of the call, Mustafa had just mumbled. He hung up and huffed with relief. Suddenly, he realized that he loved Hayam with all his heart and that he wanted to spend the rest of his life with her. He cast an anxious glance at the cable and distanced himself from it like a shot. He didn't want to die anymore—under no circumstances. As long as he could stay close to her, dying was not an option.
He then began to stride confidently toward his bright future. While dreaming of his boo, he couldn't help but think that life had truly become a bed of roses.
The rain pelted down on Mustafa as he trotted along the street. But he didn't care. He was walking on air—so much so that he stopped paying attention to the road. As soon as he turned the next street corner, he was run over by a car flying like a bat out of hell in the rain. The crash was fatal; his lifeless body fell to the ground.
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I'm sitting here seriously flabbergasted that this is still happening
Since my last update
The union had a phone conversation with HR whom he described as being 'defensive'
He stated that she referenced my attendance over the last two years as a 'concern'
He told her firmly and clearly that what she was doing was against the law and that I would NOT be submitting any doctors note and if I wanted accommodations, I would ask for it
HR made some weak comment about us not being unionized yet
Which is untrue, we are unionized but have been unable to sign a collective agreement due to difficulty with our employer
He said the call ended without HR committing to anything and said something about them consulting their lawyer
In the meantime, what do you think yours truly began to experience?
Ding ding
You guessed it
A flare up (for all you non MSers, new symptoms or a worsening of symptoms lasting longer than 48 hrs)
Eye pain
Eye pain so bad that I have to keep the lights very dimly lit
And the Scandal series we'd so happily been watching has been suspended
A flare up that your beloved author has not had the displeasure of having in approximately one year
A fucking year, people
Does this mean anything dear readers??
It means that stress is a motherfucker
Stress may have been a huge contributor to this woman's flare up
So with tense muscles and clenched jaw, I sent an email to work including HR
I stated that I may be experiencing a flare and while I await the MS clinics call to determine next steps, I would need some time off of work
And what should I get in response?
Some pithy platitudes to get better and a request for the doctors note I was supposed to get for them on February 8th
A request for a doctors note
After being reprimanded by my union
And reminded of my human rights
Obviously I did not respond and forwarded the message to the union
But I'm seething
I want to hit something hard
I want something to break and shatter
Remember that blog I wrote only yesterday?
'What if the term 'MS' was replaced with 'Cancer'?
Imagine this then:
'Dear work,
The cancer that you have been aware I've been fighting since 2013. It is possible my cancer has returned. I need some time off to deal with this.'
And your employer of over 6 years replies with some bullshit sentiments and a fucking request for a doctors note to discuss your capabilities at work.
How completely and utterly insensitive
And very unlikely
Not impossible of course
But unlikely nonetheless
Common fucking sense right?
Back to regularly scheduled MS
That desire to degrade, downplay and harass a human being?
You know the feelings they can suppress for people who have the dreaded 'C' word
Well that shit is right back on the table
Because, despite that MS is Canada's fucking disease
It is, after all still
Only Multiple Sclerosis
And that apparently doesn't warrant compassion and you know following the fucking law


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Multiseptated Ureterocele
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Allison, IA – Wilder Park in Allison will be hosting the Harvest Moon Festival this Saturday.
The day starts at 7:30 a.m. with the Lions Omelet Breakfast and then a day full of activities ensues. Doc North, Wilder Park board president, says what will be the final event of the day.
Some of the other events are a chili cook-off, a scavenger hunt, campers trick or treat in the campground area and other competitions. North says that only one activity has a fee.
There will be a small prize for a few of these events. No registration is needed and the learn more about Wilder Park, visit http://www.visitwilderpark.com/.


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Casual Dating
Casual dating usually involves very little "strings" attached. Meaning that their are no possessive emotions and expectations that you will stick around in the future.
Casual dating is very much associated with casual sex: Singles can find other singles that are interested in a casual sexual relationships online more efficiently than ever before in human history.
The Positives of Casual Dating
Physical pleasure
– the obvious benefit to casual sex is the short term enjoyment of sex itself. Even though the enjoyment is fleeting and anticlimactic there is still a lot to be said for the physical enjoyment it brings.
The physical pleasure you feel will have a lot to do with which partner you are with… they could show you pleasures that you never knew existed.
Dating a sexually adventurous women or man can open your eyes to new worlds.
Meeting new people
– Not often talked about but a very important part of casual dating is the social side… Everyone has witnessed the fall of a guy who has been stuck in a relationship for 5 years.
He soon loses his mojo and will to better himself – the couple get stuck in a rut and end up watching movies at home rather than getting out and meeting new people. The sexual drive is a great motivator for meeting and socializing with others.
Social skills
Your social skills and communication skills with the opposite sex are greatly improved
Experimentation and liberation
– Casual dating and casual sex can be extremely liberating especially for women! The realization that they are admired, loved and respected by so many guys gives them much needed confidence.
This is also true for guys! The realization that women DO actually want to have sex with us and admire our bodies just like we do theirs spurs us on to greater self development.
Sexual "skills"
– You will eventually find a women that is more sexually adventurous and sexually experienced that you. The thought that many other guys have been with her is too much for some guys to take… That's cool!
It's very normal and it means that you value being selectively ignorant to some things, if this is the case stick with the innocent girls or women that have perhaps only had a couple of sexual partners (each to their own)…
Most guys would love to find a women that knows how to take control and show them a thing or two in the bedroom. As a result of casual dating your sexual skills will be improved so that you can give more pleasure to the one you really love in the future.
Life experiences
– Casual dating adds MUCH to your list of life experiences… everyone is different and the personalities that you will encounter during your casual dating years will shape your own personality and view of life.
The wider range of personalities you meet during your life the more complex a personality you will create for yourself and perhaps even a greater understanding and appreciation of others.
The Negatives Of Casual Dating
Risk of attachment
– This is really what most women fear – the idea that they cannot take control of their own emotions and will get attached to a guy.
In doing so each time they have to leave a dating partner it's like breaking up with a boyfriend… I think we all know how much that sucks.
The more time you spend with them outside the bedroom the stronger the bond will be. OPEN and HONEST communication about your intentions is vital for casual sexual relationships to work.
– The reality is that you are trusting your most private self to another person. If you have met them online you may not know much about them at all.
It's understandable that you will be suspicious about their real intentions and anxious to find out what their real personality is like. Online dating safety is something that you should take VERY seriously.
Even if you think you can trust a girl or a guy because you have chatted to them online – ALWAYS meet in a public setting.
– This follows on from dating safety – the more sex you have the greater the chance of waking up with something REAL NASTY… Fingers crossed… or just cover up!!!
– Your innocence and naivety could be lost – once again this is not something that too many people think about, OR VALUE… but your innocence is very attractive.
Once you see too much (death destruction drugs) something about you changes – that life essence and vitality in your eyes takes on a different sheen and you become less attractive.
But this all depends on how people take the trauma – some become wise beyond their years and other become scared and heavily affected.
Some girls get taken advantage of during casual sex and don't say NO when it comes to something they don't want to do… Make sure you know what your getting into and know when to say no.
You risk missing the point of sex
– Sex could become boring for you and so you seek more and more sexual exploration to get the same pleasure. You might start joining alternative sexual communities such as alt or bdsm and from their things can get pretty crazy.
As a result you find it hard to settle down with one person! Everyone wants to be with a "soulmate" that will complete their lives.
If you are involved with too much casual dating you run the risk of not being able to fully commit to anyone because of the risk of getting hurt or simply through disinterest.
What Casual Relationship means to a Guy?
We all want something else out of life. We have different personal goals we want to accomplish and experiences we want to experience.
The same is with relationships. There are times in life when you have everything sorted out. Your finances, health, and work are sorted out and you feel like you are finally ready to be in a committed relationship.
Other times you are so preoccupied with your goals and your mission that you barely find the time to relax a little bit or even meet your friends.
As a guy, being on your mission, taking action and accomplishing things is your main priority. Sometimes, you really don't have the time or the energy to start dating someone more seriously.
In those times casual dating seems like a perfect solution for your ignored love life.
But why are some guys loving casual relationships
so much and what do they mean to them?
More freedom and free time for other projects
If you are a busy professional or your business is taking up a majority of your free time, it's hard to find the time and energy to develop and maintain a healthy relationship.
But all of us need human contact, fun, and sex. Casual relationships give you just that if you find the right partner. It's fairer, to be honest at the beginning and inform the other side of your busy and hectic lifestyle. Maybe they are in the similar situation and your proposition will feel right to them.
Casual dating will make your life easy and you will be able to enjoy your time together without serious expectations while spending less money, energy and time. A win-win situation for both parties.
Sex and fun without commitment
If you have recently gone through a divorce or a bad breakup, then you are definitely not ready for another serious relationship.
After a breakup, we need time to heal our emotional wounds and in such a state we are not the best suitable candidate for something more meaningful.
But we are humans after all and we crave human connection and companionship.In such circumstances, something more easy going and casual could be just what we need.
Or maybe you are already seeing somebody for some time. you don't mind spending time together and there certainly is some strong sexual attraction between the two of you, but you know that you wouldn't be a suitable match for something more long-term.
With proper expectations set, good communication and the right person, casual dating could suit all your needs.
Real committed relationships require time for obligations which maybe you don't even want to do. Such as meeting your girlfriend's parents for lunch, going out with your girlfriend's social circle or even planning for some future events you don't want to attend.
The casual relationship enables you to enjoy the fun stuff. Sex and good times without all the hassle that goes with committed relationship.
No pressure way to form something more meaningful.
When we talk about casual relationships, it is implied that they are reserved for guys only, and that couldn't be further from the truth.
Many girls today feel the same way about committed serious relationships. They are also busy with their work, school, and other projects, and committed relationship is the last thing on their mind.
Don't forget the fact that technology has enabled girls to be in contact with 20 guys at once if that is what they want. They can take their pick and be in a relationship tomorrow if they wish.
But not all girls want something serious. They also want to experience their freedom and have a taste of something new and exciting.
And when girls have so much choice in guys, they have the option to see different personality types and choose the ones who are the most attractive to her.
Fun and sexy guys who don't pressure her into something serious the minute they get her number will get her attention faster than some needy and serious guy.
Over time, as you keep seeing each other without pressure, you will meet the other person better and find out are you compatible for something more serious. It will happen completely naturally, without pressure and that's how every relationship should form.
Slow and natural, without any pressure and expectations.
Casual is easier than the real thing
Real committed relationships require time, money, energy, unlimited patience, and understanding. You will have to spend time together and work on the relationship to keep the spark alive.
Casual relationships are a perfect solution for someone who is lazier in that way. You leave out all those boring stuff out and spend your free time on having fun and sex.
Where to Find a Partner for a Casual Relationship?
So, now you are reading this and thinking to yourself…Yeah, casual dating seems fun and definitely something that I want to try, but where do I find a partner who also prefers casual over serious?
Luckily for you, we live in a time when you can find somebody with the same interests as you in a blink of an eye using online dating apps and dating sites.
There are a lot of options to choose from, but some dating sites and apps are geared more towards casual dating, while others are used more for finding serious relationships.
For casual dating your best bets are sites and apps like:
- Tinder
- Badoo
- Adult Hookups
- Adult Friend Finder
- Instabang
- POF (Plenty of Fish)
- Fling
Online dating is very practical and it can give you the fastest results.
Most of them are free and in a matter of minutes, you can have your account.
Fill out your profile and state exactly what is it that you are looking for in terms of relationships.
That way your intentions will be clear and you will save a lot of time by avoiding women who don't meet your criteria.
And be sure that there are a lot of women who are looking for the same things as you. You just have to find them.
If you are confident enough to approach women in bars and clubs and directly state your intentions without the fear of rejection, you can try that route.
You will spend more energy and time, but clubs and bars are designed for people to mingle and hook up.
When you are searching for a casual sex partner, make sure that you choose someone who is sexually attractive to you.
After all casual dating is based on sex, not some esoteric qualities that you want in your long term partner.
It is not important that the both of you love classical music, but it is important that you love the way your partner makes you feel.
Also, some women are best to avoid if you want casual arrangement.
Women who are too clingy could cause problems such as constant texting and calling. You chose casual dating in the first place to avoid such relationship behaviors.
Women who work with you should also be avoided unless you are sure that you can handle it. Just think about what could happen if your casual relationship ends badly? -in the worst case scenario, it could cost you your job and your reputation.
Something to consider.
The same goes with women in your immediate surroundings, like your closest neighbors and women in your closest social circle.
Casual relationships have an expiration date and in most cases one side always gets hurt. That's why it' best to avoid casual dating with women you are seeing daily, especially at your work.
How to Start a Casual Sex Relationship?
Casual relationships start the same way as any other relationship. You meet the girl you find sexually attractive and invite her on a date.
The first date doesn't have to be anything fancy. The simpler, the better. You want to avoid dates that have relationship vibe.
So a few drinks at some quiet bar or a lounge where you can talk and get to know each other should be just fine.
Now, depending on the way you two have met, you could be more direct or a bit more subtle.
If you two have met on a dating site, she has probably read your profile and she knows exactly what are you looking for.
In that situation, you can talk more openly about what is it that you two want from that arrangement.
After all, she knows what you are looking for and she agreed to come and meet you for drinks.
It both cases it is best to always be honest about your intentions. -that way you will lose some women, but it's probably for the best.
You will save yourself the hassle of dealing with somebody else's hurt feelings.
In the beginning, it is best to set boundaries for your casual arrangement.
Avoid doing relationship stuff with your casual partner. That means no constant texting and long phone conversations. No seeing each other more than twice a week. Preferably once.
Always try to set boundaries through your actions. Actions speak louder than words. For example, if you don't want to go on a dinner date with your casual partner, then simply decline, Don't bother with long explanations.
She will get the hint.
At the end of the week, when the two of you finally meet, you should have fun and hook up. Without any unnecessary drama and complications.
Casual Dating Rules
If you have decided that you want to give casual dating a try and keep it fun and relaxed without dealing with all the intense emotions and feelings, you will need to follow some rules.
These rules will help to keep you in check and not end up in a real relationship if that is not your goal.
By following a few simple rules your casual fling may last longer than you've expected.
Become comfortable with the idea that you are not the top priority- or even the only one
Your casual relationship will look something like this: It's Saturday night and you are out on the town with your boys drinking and partying.
At the end of the evening you are horny and in need of some good company, so naturally, you send your fling a text and arrange a hangout.
Expect the same from her and be ready for some late night booty calls. After all, this is expected in a casual relationship.
And don't for a second think that you are the only one she is seeing currently. Jealousy doesn't have its place in "casual".
Minimize cuddling
You know when you meet a new girl that you really like, and in the beginning, it's only passionate animalistic sex.
But then after some time, emotions take over and you two cuddle all the time like it's an Olympic sport. You cuddle after sex, before sex, in the morning and in the afternoon. Yeah, avoid that as much as possible.
It's tempting and looks fun, but it's the fastest way to end your casual fling or set the wrong expectations.
Pillow talk should also be minimized as much as possible.
Leave all that talk about your feelings, future plans, and dreams for your real relationship. Casual means short and fun, not serious and long term.
Don't spend money on your casual fling
It's hard-wired into a man DNA to court the woman he is trying to have a serious relationship with. We want to show her that we have everything under control and that she is safe with us. We can take care of her and provide for her.
In casual dating that could be a big mistake.
If you keep spending money on her, she will get the wrong impression that you are courting her.
And that will change the way she behaves towards you. It screams serious relationship.
So if you can, pay separately when and if the two of you go out on a date.
Don't introduce her to your friends and family
Your casual relationship started as something fun and easy for just the two of you. If you want to keep it that way better avoid introducing your fling to your family and social circle.
They will ask a lot of questions and sometimes the whole situation could be very awkward for the girl if she values herself.
The same goes for her friends and family. Keep it casual and don't bring a lot of people into your arrangement. It will be the best for the both of you.
Minimize boring texting chit-chat
Don't fall into a trap and start texting all the time with your fling. It gives an impression that you don't have anything important to do, looks needy and clingy and gives a heavy relationship vibe.
It's easy to sink into that pattern- you send each other text about your day, your plans, and other stupid stuff. All of that screams relationship.
Instead, keep the convo between the two of you short and humorous. Stay in touch 2-3 times a week and then organize a schedule for your next hangout. Simple as that, no need to complicate it.
Stay in the game -keep meeting other people
The point of casual relationships is to give you more free time and more freedom. you entered one in the first place because you wasn't ready for something more serious and long-term.
If you are committed to finding the "one" that is more compatible with you for real relationship, you have to keep meeting new girls all the time.
That way you are maximizing your chances of finding her.
If you keep seeing only your fling and having sex only with her, there is a big possibility of you falling in love because the sex is so good.
We humans are very lazy in nature. and when you have a steady source of sex, easily available and practical, it can make you lazy and comfortable, and give you a wrong idea to settle with this girl.
Also when you are not clingy and you actually have your own life, friends, and hobbies, you are a more interesting person. It could help you to prolong the lifetime of your casual relationship.
Casual and jealous don't mix well together
The casual relationship represents freedom, fun, laughter, good times and positive emotions.
Keep it that way and don't let emotions of jealousy take over.
If you are okay with being casual, prepare yourself mentally and expect that your partner is seeing other people besides you.
It's the name of the game.
Keep it short and fun
Casual relationships begin with the expiration date. Typically you can expect them to last somewhere from a few weeks to 3-4 months tops.
When it gets boring and stale, it's better to call it quits and start from the start with someone new then to cling to a relationship and ruin everything.
Be respectful of your partner and be thankful for all the nice memories and good times you two shared together. You never know when you will meet again. Sometimes when you least expect it.
Don't make it more than it is
If you two have decided together to have a casual relationship from the beginning, it is always best to keep it and treat it that way.
It's easy to start thinking: what if? …when you start to spend more time together. Maybe your arrangement will lead to something more serious down the line..the time will tell.
But, until then it is best to keep it fun and relaxed. That way, even if you want something more serious down the line, by keeping it low pressure and relaxed, you stand a much better chance.
Types of Casual Relationships
It's always best to avoid putting labels on things, especially relationships. By putting labels on them we put unnecessary limits on them and prevent them from evolving naturally into something more.
However, not all relationships follow the same rules. it's good to know their basic characteristics and your options when it comes to them.
Open Relationships are very similar to long-term committed relationships. They are based on trust, intimacy, connection, sex, and friendship, but they are not monogamous.
That implies that both parties can date and have sex with other people. If you want to even consider an open relationship, you must know that there is no room for jealousy, insecurity and trust issues in them.
Friends with benefits are similar to casual dating because they involve sex and social aspects sometimes. Commitment is not in the rules book. The thing with friends with benefits arrangement is that the sex is assumed at the end of the night.
Fuck buddies relationships are based strictly on sex without any kind of emotional attachment. They can involve friendship but it's not necessary. They usually happen in secret and require discretion because they are not socially acceptable.
One night stands– The name says it all. You meet someone and you have sex the same night with intention of never meeting them again. They can be fun but sometimes dangerous for your health.
Casual Dating Problems You Could Encounter
On the surface, casual relationships may seem fun and easy, but sometimes they are not. After all two persons are involved. Both of them have their own feelings, dreams, and goals.
No matter how smooth everything may seem, you could encounter some of these problems.
- STD's- If you have an arrangement like an open relationship, where you are free to meet, date, and have sex with other people, there is a great possibility that you will catch something over time. Always be cautious and take care of your health. Use condoms and minimize the risk of unwanted std's and worst of all pregnancy with the wrong woman.
- As times passes and you two keep seeing each other, there is a great chance that you will become comfortable and lazy. Who needs to go out to bars, clubs, and dates when you have a sure and easy thing with your casual partner. But, there is your problem. Easy sex can pull you in a false feeling of comfort, and you could even settle in a committed relationship with the wrong person.
- Jealousy and insecurity- No matter how tough and cold you think you are if you don't follow the rules of the game you could catch feeling sooner than you think. Jealousy is a very ugly emotion and it could ruin your casual arrangement pretty fast. Prepare yourself for that situation and learn how to control your jealousy and feeling of insecurity. Otherwise, casual dating is not for you.
- Choosing the wrong person for a casual fling. – Choose carefully before deciding to start something casual with somebody new. You never know who yu are dealing with. You can't meet someone and expect to know them immediately. Over time you will have a glimpse of their real personality and nature. If you recognize signs of an unstable individual, it would be better to finish that arrangement sooner than later. The last thing you want to see is your car scratched from side to side or your reputation ruined because of some unstable person that couldn't control his/her emotions. Always take care of yourself.
- Loneliness and lack of deeper intimacy.- This is another possible problem of casual relationships. Don't get me wrong, you can be lonely even in a committed relationship or marriage, but casual dating doesn't provide you with that deep and intimate connection that committed relationship provides. When you become lonely and bored of casual sex, then maybe it's time for you to consider finding someone for something more serious.
From Casual Dating to a Committed Relationship?
Is it possible? Well, it can happen if you leave the relationship to progress naturally and without forcing issues of commitment.
You see, casual relationships have one positive side to them that they start very sexual and very fast.
That means that the relationship between you and your partner is based on mutual sexual attraction.
And sexual attraction is one of the most important elements of every long-term committed relationship.
Sex is like a glue that holds partners together.
Over time, as things progress without pressure, you will get to know your partner much better. You will see their positive and negative sides and character traits. That way you will be in a much better position to decide if the two of you are really compatible with something more serious and long-term.
If it happens, great. If not, it wasn't in the rules, to begin with, so no hard feelings.
The majority of casual flings finish when one person in a relationship catches feelings and starts to expect something that wasn't in the rules.
But, if the two of you keep things casual and easy, without the unnecessary pressure, it could develop naturally into something beautiful. But to make that possible you will have to be very open-minded and non-judgmental person.
So, in conclusion, we can see that casual dating is not for everyone. It requires that you are an open-minded and non-judgmental person, not afraid to experience something new and out of your comfort zone.
Casual dating will be a hard test for your feelings of jealousy and insecurity, but at the same time, it will enable you to experience sex, companionship, and intimacy while leaving you more free time for your other life missions and projects.
If you have never tried it, try it. After all, you live only once. They can even progress and grow into something more long-term if you really hit it off with the other person.
Today, casual dating is not a taboo anymore and more and more people are enjoying the benefits of it.
Best of all, you can find somebody very fast by using online dating.


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On the 1st anniversary of the Royal Decree allowing women to drive, a Saudi / British research team publishes the preliminary findings of the research project: She Drives KSA.
It has been a year since the issuing of a Royal Decree allowing women to drive in Saudi Arabia.
To mark this anniversary, a Saudi/British research team led by the Dean of Community Services and Sustainable Development, Associate Professor of Geography of Transport and Geographic Information Systems at Imam Abdul Rahman bin Faisal University (IAU), Dr.Najah Moqbel Al-Qarawi, published a report on the initial findings of a research project titled: The Impact of Women Driving on Sustainable Development and Traffic Safety in The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia "SHE Drives KSA - Phase 1." The report records and documents the transitional period prior to permitting women's driving. The first phase of this research project was launched before allowing women driving on 10/10/1439 AH - 24th 6/2018 and is conducted in partnership between IAU and the University College London (UCL).
This report is a survey of the 13 regions of KSA. This survey includes reactions and perceptions of both females and males regarding the impact of women driving on the sustainable development and traffic safety in the Kingdom, and how this reflects on the empowerment of women to achieve Vision 2030. The report presents a number of readings about women's intention to obtain driving licenses, the potential economic and social impact on households' privately employed drivers, and on the car market. It further provides a number of findings and conclusions that could serve as a future forecast for decision makers in KSA. These findings and conclusions assist the decision makers in developing strategies and enacting laws and regulations that can contribute to activating the dimensions of sustainable development, enhancing the concepts of traffic safety and achieving quality of life, and thus reducing public expenditure in line with the Kingdom's Vision 2030.
The detailed report results of the first phase of the survey can be found on the webpage link of the research project "She Drives KSA".


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Wonderful display by Clonmel soccer stars
Clonmel Town U/12's did the club proud on Sunday with a magnificent performance in the national finals of the Danone Cup.
While the ultimate prize of a trip to Poland in September to represent Ireland in the World Cup finals eluded them the team put in an heroic display at the AUL headquarters in Clonshaugh to top their group to reach the national final against St.Josephs from Dublin.
An elite eight teams had qualified to fight it out for the right to represent their country in Poland having won their regional finals and the teams were split into two groups of four on the day.
Clonmel Town were drawn against favourites St.Kevins Boys of Dublin , Corinthians of Cork City and Portlaoise.
They took on the might of St.Kevins in their first game and after an initial settling in period Clonmel Town gave an excellent account of themselves.
Clonmel soaked up the early pressure with Diarmuid Mulcahy,Luke O'Donnell and Sam Dwyer closing down the opportunities for the pacy Dublin side.Goalie Brian Quirke pulled off some excellent saves and as the game progressed Clonmel Town managed to settle and create problems for St.Kevins Boys.
Captain Jack O'Donnell and John Furlong battled tenaciously as Clonmel Town started to put St.Kevins under pressure.Both sides searched for a breakthrough but the contest ended in a scoreless draw after a pulsating twenty minutes of football.
It was a superb start to the tournament for Clonmel but with less than a ten minute turnaround to the next game against Portlaoise the Clonmel Town team after their exertions against St.Kevins looked a little flat against Portlaoise.Clonmel lost out one nil in a game that they enjoyed plenty of possession but could not make it count.
ClonmelTown were under enormous pressure leading into their final game of the group with a win required and the result of the other match in the group needed to go their way if they were in with a chance of making the final.
They took on Corinthians of Cork in their final group game and played wonderful football, outplaying their opponents with slick,stylish play on an excellent surface in their best performance of the day.
Peter O'Dowd opened the scoring with a screamer to the top corner after he was picked out with a beautiful pass from Brian Lacey who minutes later pounced on a defensive error in the Corinthians lead to give Clonmel a two nil lead.
Defenders Dara Murphy, Gavin Byrne and Mark Fannon stood firm as Corinthians applied the pressure and while they
pulled one back Jake Guinan unleashed a piledriver of a shot to get Clonmels third goal and seal the victory.
There was an anxious wait for the outcome of the other game in the group and because that ended in a draw three teams
ended up level with four points at the top of the group.
Those goals against Corinthinas proved crucial however for Clonmel who went through to the final thanks to a superior goal difference.
The Clonmel town team walked out for the final against St.Josephs before a large crowd and a wonderful atmosphere.
The prize was huge, a national title and the honour of representing Ireland in the World Finals in Warsaw in September.
Clonmel Town were under a lot of pressure early on but gradually found their way into the game.Unfortunatley in time added on for injury before the half time break St.Josephs struck a killer blow.
In the second half Clonmel Town worked hard to try and create an opening for striker Donal McCabe but while chasing the game Clonmel were caught and conceded a second with minutes to go.
St.Josephs were a very polished team, a strong unit that were very well drilled in defence and Clonmel Town found it hard to create chances in the final.
The Clonmel Town players had done their club proud and were applauded off the field at the final whistle by their families and the club members who travelled to Dublin to support the team.
It was a remarkable achievement for the squad to reach the last eight and then against the odds to make it to the final in such illustrious company.
The team showed that they can compete with the very best teams in the country and their display further enhanced the reputation Clonmel Town has at schoolboy level.


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In addition to learning how to teach speaking lessons, the BEA trainees also learned how to teach listening. This is particularly challenging in most Cambodian settings since teachers usually don't have access to audio equipment. Most schools are lucky to have a whiteboard and a few markers. Before the trainees learned how to adapt listening to different types of learning environments, they had to illustrate the "shape" of a listening lesson and then explain the reasoning for this lesson shape. As you can see, one trainee drew a diagram of Angkor Wat to represent listening lesson structure!
The Bayon English Academy (BEA) is an accredited NGO school that provides English language education, leadership, and job skills programs to underprivileged youth from well-trained teachers in a safe, clean and professional environment in Siem Reap, Cambodia.
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March 2015
is blackberry classic coming?
my curve is going to die soon....i am still using my city fido plan, don't mind to pay more for canada wide + unlimited minutes...Android and Iphone does not work for me, I need the KEYBOARD!!
Fido lie about stocking blackberry is an issue and claiming "slow moving" item is also another issue, so they drop blackberry....
if FIDO learn "order on demand" "online exclusive" "direct order from blackberry on demand", hope it should be easy for them
**my contract already expired, I had $280 fido dollars but I will leave FIDO when my curve die and go to Bell, please reconsider "blackberry classic"
March 2015
Hi clio_pasta,
We cannot comment on devices we haven't officially launched but I will be sure to pass your sentiments along.
Keep in mind you can always bring an unlocked device and use it on our network.
Thank you!
March 2015
I feel the same way Clio! Every other carrier in Ontario offers the Blackberry Classic. Fido is making us choose between the carrier we like and the phone we need.
March 2015
March 2015
You might want to do a bit of math before rushing to an expensive carrier.
Prices for Bell and Fido change depending on the province you're in, but consider that Bell / Rogers / Telus require a high monthly price to get a BB at $0.
Meanwhile, you can purchase an unlocked BB Classic at $499 (according to BB's web site), and get one of Fido's standard plan -10% to bring your own device. That's not even considering that you can keep your current plan at your current price if it fits your need.
So do the math:
Bell: $0 (phone) + $??/month × 24 months = $????
Fido: $499 (phone) + $??/month × 24 months = $????
Maybe Bell / Rogers / Telus turns out cheaper after 2 years. It probably won't. And if you keep your phone more than 2 years, it's also worth considering.
Classic counterpoint is "but I can't afford $499 right now!", to which I wonder if you can't afford $500 right now, how do you justify paying more over 2 years?