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Women, Money, and Why Asking for More Is Always a Good Idea
Boy oh boy. Microsoft's CEO Satya Nadella, a tech veteran but new to the big Microsoft job since February, really goofed last week at an Arizona tech conference for women. Maria Klawe, a software engineer, former Princeton department head, and member of Microsoft’s board of directors, asked him about the problem of women getting paid…
6 Things I Want To Tell The Girl Having Sex By The Dumpster
On Monday morning, I woke up to a text message from my 19-year-old sister. I assumed it was St. Patrick’s Day-related, since my family is part Irish and my dad loves to cook elaborate holiday dinners. I was part right.The message read ” St. Patty’s Day at University of Delaware,” along with this (NSFW) photo:
Don’t Let A Cough Or Cold Ruin Your Big Night!
The following post is sponsored by RobitussinDuring my junior year in high school, I was given the lead solo in our school’s musical. It was the day of the big performance and I was nervously pacing back and forth behind the sprawling red velvet curtain. It was the only thing standing between me and the eager eyes of the 800 audience members who awaited my debut. The curtain fluttered as I walked to …
My Night as a Substitute Grandparent
Last week was Grandparent’s Day at my nephew’s school. Unfortunately my parents were out of town, so my sister-in-law asked me if I would step in. My nephew is also my godson, and I see him so rarely, I couldn’t possibly say no.
Programs at School for Troubled Teens
While teen boot camps, military schools, wilderness programs and boarding schools provide intensive, off-site support and direction for troubled teens, parents may prefer an in-school program as an initial measure. Before you get your heart set on a specific intervention, check your school district’s offerings, as programs vary according to local resources. Public schools often have a wider range of services than private and charter schools, due to legal requirements and federal funding.