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Congratulations! Your boss is sending you to your first professional conference on the company's dime. It's the first time they've given you the responsibility of representing your company at an out-of-town event and you're a bit unsure of what to do and how to act, especially since you'll be going by yourself and won't know anyone. You'll also be expected to ... read more »

It's a fact that most men don't pay as much attention to their skin as women do, but making sure you keep your face clean, well moisturized and protected from the sun is an important part of your daily beauty and hygiene regimen. Although the word "beauty" and "men" don't usually go together in the same sentence, there is no reason why men should not have beaut... read more »

This is the time of the year when cars begin to get persnickety. Perhaps you'll come out one morning and the car won't start. If you know your way around underneath the hood of a car, then you may be able to see what's wrong and fix it on the spot. But most of us don't know a dip stick from a crankshaft so when we look under the hood it's a bit of a mystery. So if you... read more »

Many of us are a little strapped for cash these days, especially as we head into the holiday season. So if we end up being hit with an unexpected expense, such as a car repair or a doctor's bill, we may not know where to turn. That's when seeking out a payday loan may be the financial answer to a temporary problem. But before you sign on the dotted line for that quick cash infusion, ... read more »

There was a time when going to work was more like going to a family picnic. It was often fun and laid back. You were working with people you considered close friends and even though you worked hard, you felt you could be casual with your colleagues, sharing raunchy jokes and off-color stories. After all, these were your pals. NO MORE! Office behavior needs to be cleaned up, otherwise the ... read more »

In another few weeks, there will be lots of leftover pumpkins in homes across the country, thanks to the festivities of Halloween and Thanksgiving. Fall is the time for pumpkins, and it's also the time for pumpkin pies, muffins, soup, butter and souffle. If you've been wondering what to do with the pumpkins that are hanging around your house, here are some ideas to get your started. ... read more »

Halloween is just around the corner and the holiday seems to be getting more and more popular each year. It's great that we have one every October year where we can enjoy getting dressed up in silly and scary costumes and acting like someone other than ourselves. It's official permission to turn into someone we're not! Halloween is especially fun for the little ones, as it give... read more »

Let's face it ... sometimes it's difficult to fall asleep. We toss and turn and can't seem to get ourselves comfortable. Our minds race and our bodies can't seem to relax. Perhaps its stress, or perhaps it is just because we didn't eat the right foods to put us in a sleepy frame of mind. Yes, there are foods that promote sleep. Here are some that are high on the lis... read more »

Have you ever gone into the grocery store and wondered what the difference was in the various cuts of beef that are sitting in the display case? After all, they're all from the same cow. Why is one package marked at $5.99 a pound and the one next to it, which seems almost identical, marked at $3.49 a pound? That's a pretty big difference in price. Is the more expensive package reall... read more »

If you're a hiring manager, then you probably have the opportunity to interview dozens, or even hundreds, of job applicants each year. Official laws and guidelines exist to protect job applicants from discrimination, so anyone who is involved in the interview process needs to be aware of the legalities of questioning during job interviews. For example it is illegal to ask job applicants ab... read more »