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By Nicole FlowersStaff Writer  For once in my life, I got an e-mail regarding my last article. Whoo hoo! So I want to thank you, Nate Watts, for your thoughts. Though Mr. Watts did send me some love in the inbox, I got many a reader who talked to me personally about the sentiment of saggy baggy pants on women. And since I love each and every one of you who reads my column … [Read more...] about Fashion Focus: Something for the imagination

By Maya MinwaryStaff Correspondent  LONDON—Sitting down at a quaint little restaurant for lunch in Segovia, Spain, the London group saw a man dressed up in a suit wearing medallions while a couple of waiters rolled out six or seven whole little roasted piglets on a tray. The man in the suit started to read out of a black folder in Spanish and suddenly we hear “whack” and the … [Read more...] about Global Gab: It started out just like any ordinary evening

How do you really nab the job and pay you deserve? Follow these tips for salary success.By Nadine BoisnierContributing Writer  Anyone who has ever had a first date can relate to the anxious feelings of a first interview. Trying to be on your best behavior while alleviating the awkwardness of meeting someone new takes practice and preparation. Getting the first interview that … [Read more...] about Money Matters: Getting what you really want

By DeNae ThomasAssistant Lifestyles Editor Some people have so much energy and enthusiasm for life that it is hard to imagine when they sleep. Junior Michelle Lydin doesn’t think sleep is as important as taking advantage of all the opportunities available to her. “We are so incredibly blessed,” Lydin said. “I just look around me every day and am overwhelmed with how beautiful … [Read more...] about FaceInTheCrowd: Michelle Lydin

What to do when an airline, or anyone, ticks you off. Have a pen and paper ready.By Adam HoldridgeStaff Writer  United Airlines and I have a love-hate relationship. I am very surprised that when I call them to make a reservation I don’t hear warning bells going off in the background. Sometimes I wonder if that agent’s smirk when checking-in is because it says in my profile: … [Read more...] about Get Away: Don’t get mad, get everything