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Facebook and job performance

There's a perception among job seekers that material posted on Facebook and other social networking sites can only hinder their chances of employment. A dumb comment that can never be erased. That photo of you — bleary-eyed — building a beeramid with other naked people.

Remarkable Woman: Sue Markgraf Remarkable Woman: Sue Markgraf

Sue Markgraf has been in the public relations arena for nearly 30 years, but she shuns the word "publicist." She kind of makes this little face when it comes up.

Bachelorette party do's and don'ts Bachelorette party do's and don'ts

It's not all about Chippendales and feather boas. WeddingChannel.com rounds up all the details you need to plan a modern bachelorette party.

How to deal with daughter's Facebook revelation How to deal with daughter's Facebook revelation

Your daughter's Facebook profile says she's "in a relationship." You've heard of no such thing. Should you ask her what's up?

When office jokes stop being funny When office jokes stop being funny

The class clown may get in trouble, but the office wag may be the glue that makes a workplace stick together.

Word crushes Word crushes

Sometime around the spring of junior year — in the midst of ACT prepping and driver's license procuring and prom planning — I fell in love. Hard.

Next-door nemesis Next-door nemesis

Even the best neighbors — the c'mon-over-for-a-cookout neighbors, the we-baked-you-some-brownies neighbors — can infuriate you.

Cutting the closet clutter Cutting the closet clutter

Multiple-personality wardrobe disorder afflicts millions of Americans each year. Symptoms include blurred vision, habitual tardiness and loss of interest in normally pleasurable primping. Common side effects are closet overcrowding, spiraling credit card debt and reliance on yoga clothes for all but nonwaking hours.

Tips for dealing with substance abuse problems in the workplace Tips for dealing with substance abuse problems in the workplace

How can you tell if a co-worker might have a substance abuse problem, and what should you do about it? Here are tips from experts:


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