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The Anatomy of an Emergency

admin — Mon, 04 Oct 2010 02:48:13 +0000

You've daydreamed about being the hero a thousand times, but what will you do when an actual emergency strikes? Will you keep walking like everyone else, or will you have the courage to act? Separate yourself from the crowd by understanding how you can help before the ambulance arrives.

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Easy Guidelines for A Can’t-Fail First Date Getup

Barron Cuadro — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 15:46:33 +0000

Congratulations on getting a date, job well done, sir. But your mission is far from accomplished. Your next potential stumbling block is that age-old question: What’s appropriate to wear? Relax, you focus on where to get drinks after dinner, we’ve already done the leg work on your outfit. Check out these timeless and versatile guidelines and you’re guaranteed to catch, and keep, her eye.

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How to Fire Your Girlfriend — Or Why You Should Keep Your Breakup Professional

Adam Landolfi — Fri, 09 Apr 2010 07:02:41 +0000

Breaking up is only hard to do if you do it wrong. (Read: how every guy does it.) But if she's sleeping on the job you've got to pull the plug on her like the guy who's not making his numbers. Rather than make it an overly personal and drawn out emotional process, keep things cordial -- and your car safe from her keys.

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How to Avoid a Dead End Job: Laying the Groundwork for a Fulfilling Career

Jack Busch — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 04:53:22 +0000

In a time of uncertainty with a faltering economy and rising unemployment, you might think it's best to nail down a job, any job, no matter how demeaning answering phones or passing out mail seems. You sir, are wrong. Any time you go looking for a job, you know that thing you'll be doing every day for years to come, you need to go in with your head on straight, your mind prepared, and goals determined. Check out the rest of your prep list in our complete guide to finding, scoring, and advancing in the career you've been waiting for.

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Speaking Corporate Finance 101

Jeff Barnett — Mon, 25 May 2009 05:24:06 +0000

Sure, you might think you know what a stock is, but do you know what a P/E ratio, or Beta is? I promise the big gun's at the office do. Planning to invest is a noble start, but now it's time to get serious and figure out the basics of what, how, and when to invest.

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