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Just say 'no' to office holiday obligations

This is the time of year when you get that call from Aunt Vivian saying: "Hello dear, I just wanted to make sure I have your address right. I'll be sending my fruitcake!"

Remarkable Woman: Anne Ream Remarkable Woman: Anne Ream

You could describe Anne Ream as brave, and you would be right, but not even close to finished. We brave the elements and we brave the gym and we brave, this time of year, the holiday crowds.

To be successful, ask questions To be successful, ask questions

Harvard Business School management professor Rob Kaplan often finds himself counseling business leaders that they've become too isolated.

Holiday for the animals — and animal lovers Holiday for the animals — and animal lovers

The HabiCat was one of dozens of new pet products unveiled at the recent H.H. Backer pet trade show. Most are available now, but some are still arriving on store shelves.

From Klingon to Na'vi: Delving into made-up languages From Klingon to Na'vi: Delving into made-up languages

Stephen Rogers calls himself "a sucker for a good story." Even if it's told in Solresol.

More fitness advice from top trainers More fitness advice from top trainers

As the creator and lead educator of the TRX Suspension Training program, Fraser Quelch is a big fan of strength training.

Making merry with the family oddball Making merry with the family oddball

Growing up, Alan Godwin knew what to expect at holiday gatherings: the faces, the foods, the hourlong monologues from that one very well-informed uncle.

The telltale shrimp tail The telltale shrimp tail

Q: Why is it that restaurants from low-end to elegant leave the tails on cooked shrimp? It's a pain to take them off in an entree!

Mastering metallic makeup Mastering metallic makeup

Metallics are more magnetic than ever for lips, eyes and nails. Here's a guide to their gravitational pull for fall and winter.

To conquer clutter, look inward To conquer clutter, look inward

Q: I'm overwhelmed with clutter at home and at work. I know I don't need all the stuff I keep around, but can't seem to lighten the load. What steps can I take to ease this?

An engaging month An engaging month

It's the most matrimonial time of the year.


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