Monday, January 9, 2012

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What are the laws on working OT?

Listen, I really don't want you guys to feel bad about forgetting my birthday. Just because I'm sitting here writing this column on my birthday, doing my best to preserve the integrity of the American workplace, doesn't mean I expect anything in return.

Remarkable Woman: Christine Sneed Remarkable Woman: Christine Sneed

Christine Sneed has spent much of her life writing—short stories, mostly, and poetry. And for nearly 20 years, her rewards were small. Some were published in prestigious literary journals, but many more didn't make it.

Why Americans are addicted to spending Why Americans are addicted to spending

America is known for a lot of things--football, apple pie, ridiculously large sports utility vehicles--but socking away extra cash in a savings account generally isn't near the top of the list.

Worst-dressed man of the year: Jared Leto Worst-dressed man of 2011: Jared Leto

GQ magazine was on to something when it named Jared Leto the worst-dressed man of 2011. He's the poster boy for looking like a hot mess, and not in a good way.

Liking yourself just the way you are Liking yourself just the way you are

Don't fall victim to impossible standards of beauty, experts say. Embrace your uniqueness.

Women are a mystery to British physicist Hawking Women are a mystery to British physicist Hawking

The biggest mystery in the universe perplexing one of the world's best known scientists is -- women.

Older baby sitters find a welcome market Older baby sitters find a welcome market

Mature sitters nudge out teenagers, and command higher hourly wages

A defining moment for women A defining moment for women

'Chicktionary' seeks to define modern womanhood in all its humorous (and sometimes gory) glory

Keeping kids out of online mischief Keeping kids out of online mischief

Bullying, sexting, hacking, illegal downloading and cheating are just some of the ways the misuse of technology has already landed some kids and their families in hot water.

Using your noodle with noodles Using your noodle with noodles

Q: Why put a bit of oil into pasta dough? Is it taste or to keep the fresh pasta from sticking? My grandmother did not add oil or water.

Pictures: Events that will make 2012 truly special Events that will make 2012 truly special

Just how special will 2012 be? Here are 10 big-time events, set for this year, that won't happen again for a few years.


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