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September 26, 2011

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I Just Work Here: How to dodge office politics Some suggestions for avoiding business as usual in a new workplace. Plus: Whose side is HR on? Remarkable Person: Corri McFadden A multimillion-dollar success story built on luxe eBay deals Workplace don'ts The workplace is governed by commonly accepted social rules. Here are some things you shouldn't do at the office. Gray divorces: Long-married boomers cut the knot Bab McLagan started seeing the man who would become her husband back in the eighth grade. Now, after 36 years of marriage, she's waiting for a judge to sign divorce papers. Fame has gone to her head: What now? Your tween daughter is obsessed with becoming famous. Should you try to talk her down? Green Tie Ball returns to Emerald City It was a return to the Emerald City for guests at the 20th annual Green Tie Ball, held on the factory grounds at A. Finkl and Sons, 2011 N. Southport Ave. How to get your foot in the door Getting past the "rejectionist" (aka receptionist) requires audacity, resilience and organizational skills What digital divide? Authors of 'When Parents Text' share lessons learned from cross-generation mobile communication Driven to the edge Is there a way to make peace with the road hog or leadfoot in your life? Butter: Salted or unsalted? Does it really matter which you use in recipes? The Daley Question finds out. Pushing for a promotion Ask boss directly for help in your advancement.

Lessons for Life Hosted by Jen Weigel Readers on the rising costs of cybercrime Turning tragedy into philanthropy Cybercrime: A billion-dollar industry Protecting your pets Pet stories More... The hottest looks you'll see in the clubs Photos: Comfort Me fall preview party New: Chicago street fashion pictures TribU calendar: Featured event Oct. 13: TribU: Social Media Masterclass. In just one day, learn how to reach more of your customers online and respond to them effectively. This masterclass will introduce you to ways that social media can send more customers to your website and ultimately increase your business' revenue. 8:30 a.m. Oct. 13, Tribune Tower, 435 N. Michigan Ave., $250, eventbrite.com/event/1788943779/eorg. All events >> TribU columnists Ask Amy Mom-to-be dreads the grammy cult Julia Allison: Social Studies Fashionista fuel on the web Robert Pagliarini: Your Other 8 Hours A revolutionary new way to learn Daneen Skube: Interpersonal Edge Working hard and not getting ahead? Read this! Ellen Warren What's a good skirt length?

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