The working world is going through major changes - its not just the compartmentalized world of Dilbert anymore.

For most of us the path of our career led us from the mosh pit of cubicles to want the hallowed ground of our own office, with four walls and a door.

But with the continuing advances in technology and the changing views of how work is accomplished, is a cubicle or office even necessary?

Do we still need to label our scissors and staplers and have a permanent place to set up shop?

According to Marcia Mayhew, there's a new way to view the office - it's all about multipurpose and shared spaces to gain the innovative advantage.

This week's recall report includes many household items:

Health Canada and Church & Dwight Canada have issued a recall for the Spinbrush PRO Clean Sonic recharge toothbrush.

The toothbrushes can possibly can cause injury due to fire, shock or burns due to the base overheating while charging.

Church & Dwight Canada have received seven reports from consumers of toothbrushes overheating, but there have been no reports of injury.

The recall is limited to toothbrushes sold between February 2010 and October 2011, with lot numbers DD9355 to 9365 and DD0002 to 0122.

Consumers are asked to contact Church & Dwight Canada to return the toothbrush at 1-888-709-4100 for a full refund.

Now's the time to stock up for your kids at Old Navy. The store is offering an 15 per cent on all kids and baby clothing. Just enter the code ONSAVE15 at the checkout.

The sale is good from now until May 16.

By Rick Aristotle Munarriz
Motley Fool

Tesla Motors (TSLA) has some good news for fans of the American maker of electric cars. Tesla's Model S -- the company's first reasonably priced vehicle -- may hit the streets as early as next month.

Sure, calling the all-electric car reasonably priced is relative. The cheapest Model S is going for $49,900, and that's with the $7,500 tax credit baked into the price. Obviously that's going to price the car out of the range of most drivers. However, compared to the defining Tesla Roadster that hit the market with a six-figure price tag four years ago, the Model S is a relative bargain.


Tesla was originally not expected to begin delivering the car until July at the earliest. However, if the car is able to clear its government crash ratings test in the coming weeks, the company is comfortable in bumping the release window up to June.

Demand Speeds Ahead of Supply

If you're considering a Model S purchase, the June arrivals won't matter. More than 10,000 people have plunked down $5,000 as a deposit for the new car, and Tesla only expects to roll 5,000 units off the assembly line this year.

Folks are also starting to get in line for the Model X that Tesla has in the works for early 2014 deliveries. Likely to hit the market at similar pricing to this year's Model S, Model X is an all-electric-crossover SUV complete with rear passenger doors that open up like falcon wings.

Yes, Tesla is cool. It's also not profitable at the moment.

Let's face it, many of us suck at managing our money: we don't know the first about budgeting, we're in debt up to our eyeballs and we spend money like it's on fire.

In those cases, some of us call in the reinforcements and hire a money coach, unearthing our most shameful spending habits and our most debilitating psychological hang-ups around money -- all in an effort to correct them. With our most personal and private financial shortcomings, and all of the psychological or family issues they stem from, disclosed to our money coac these people better know what they're doing.

But the thing is...they don't have to. Anyone can become a money coach.

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As the season changes, there's a flurry of activity to get ready for the warm days and (hopefully) endless sunshine.

For so many of us, a trip to the mall (or time spent online shopping) is the way to reduce the list of acquisitions needed for home and closet.

Retailers will be happy to see consumers - in a recent survey from American Express Canada, businesses such as restaurants, grocery, gas, pharmacy and apparel are very optimistic about the next 12 months, with 85 per cent of them saying the future looks bright.

But what does this mean for consumers? What's the lure for us to keep the economic flow going in Canada?

The phone rings, and a polite voice on the other end of the line enquires after your health and whatnot. The voice says it's your financial institution's representative calling, and while they're at it, they find out from YOU which financial institution they represent, actually.

And then they proceed to ask questions that are none of their business. If your answer is anything else than asking them for THEIR number, checking it, and reporting it to the police AND to your financial institution forthwith, blame yourself. You've just been had.

Penningtons Plus is having their spring sale (already?) and they're offering up to 50 per cent off selected merchandise.

The world is a dangerous place. No matter how safe you think you are, there's always someone, or something, lurking, waiting to strike at any given moment. Hollywood has been feeding such fears for a long time, but with smartphones the hope is that help would be on its proverbial way within minutes of a frenzied SOS text message.

But what if that very device you hope will save your butt actually poses just as much risk to your well-being? Then what?