I had almost forgotten about writing this letter about bicycling in Bismarck. Here it is, thanks to the passing driver who reminded me yesterday by yelling, "That's what sidewalks are for!" I have cycled in Milwaukee and the Twin Cities on busy ...
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by Alison Damast Many business school applicants figure their essay writing is done when they learn they've gotten into one of the top business schools. Devin Griffin took the opposite tack when he received his Wharton acceptance letter, sitting down ...
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A lot regarding your compensation and career choices, according to a recent survey by job site Careerbuilder.com. Being the firstborn has its privileges. (Disclosure: I am the firstborn in a family of two children.) More firstborn employees earned ...
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Ever wanted to know why people say, "This is she," instead of, "This is her"? How about, "I wish I were going," instead of, "I wish I was going"? Want to know whether it's "I appreciate you taking the time to meet with me," or, "I appreciate your ...
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Many career experts agree that the best time to look for a new job is while comfortably in your old one. If you're starting to feel unchallenged in your present position, you may be ready for a promotion to the next level. If there aren't many career ...
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H ave you ever tried to assess your vocabulary ? You may have come across such words as 'anarchy', 'autarchy', 'hierarchy', 'matriarchy', 'monarchy', and 'oligarchy'. And now there's "kindergarchy". Now, grasping new vocabulary and retaining it are ...
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Golliwogs, goblins and girls - definitely not boys - doing the washing-up. It's easy to see why Enid Blyton's books went out of fashion. But now her work is enjoying a surprise comeback. "Crikey, another adventure for us, that's super! Better than ...
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