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Sexism, New York Times Style

Each ambitious woman discovers her own ugly truth: along the path to success, youve gotta watch out for the false doors, the smoke and mirrors, the landmines disguised as bouquets of roses. Expect them when you least expect them. Sheryl Sandburgs famous Lean In philosophy didnt quite capture this part. Yes, lean in. Work hard. Work smart. But recognize that workplaces, especially the most powerful, highly compensated, male-dominated echelons of politics, journalism …

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5 Tips for Holiday Shopping on a Budget

While the holidays are a magical time, they can also be extremely stressful! As that gift list keeps growing, it becomes harder and harder to make everyone happy while keeping your budget in check. Here are a few of my favorite and most useful tips for tackling holiday shopping without breaking the bank:

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The New Normal: Life After Hurricane Sandy

Before I begin on my rant about this b*tch Sandy and what she has done to Long Island and the Tri-State area – let me make myself clear that I know that I’m one of the lucky ones. I only lost power for few days. I HAVE my home. I HAVE my children. I HAVE my life. I AM THANKFUL.