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Our first three-day weekend in two months, and ironically enough, it’s a holiday in honor of that which we are not doing on Monday—working. Sometimes it can be awfully difficult to unwind after back-to-back meetings, the stress of commuting, and the anxious daily grind. That’s why I’ve compiled a short lil’ list of seven tips [...]

Mushroom Risotto I finally made risotto. Risotto has been on my recipes-to-cook list ever since Paolo, the Italian exchange student, made it in my German host mother’s kitchen years ago. The recipe below is simple but requires time and attention. It is a perfect dish to make for someone special, like I did. And it [...]

How To Navigate A Career Fair.The Emerging Professional“Know who you want to talk to in advance and have something interesting to say,” plus six more tips on how to make the most of a job fair. Why Young Professionals Should Work For Small Nonprofits.Jobs For ChangeIf you work for a small nonprofit, you’ll most likely [...]

“What’s your weakness?” This is one of the most dreaded interview questions. Sure, you would love to tell the recruiting director your three strengths. You could go on and on about why you would be the perfect fit for the company or why you stand out from all of the other candidates. Of course, during [...]

If we take a look at our own lives it is apparent that there are several differences between men and women. Some of these differences can be seen in the ways that the respective sexes view the world, relate to others, and especially in the way that men and women tend to express their feelings. [...]

  We all think we know how to write a great resume. How could we not? Just Google “resume writing tips,” and you’ll be instantly bombarded with relevant links. But in today’s competitive world of employment, it isn’t just about listing your experience, affiliations, education, and skill set. Sure, this information may possibly speak for [...]

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In the spirit of the season, I am posting my Holiday Ham recipe. It is the epitome of TangySweetFoodLove. There is a nice blend of tang, sweetness, and saltiness. Please enjoy the goodness with you and yours.  Holiday Ham: TangySweetFoodLove-style Serves 8 1 4-Lb. Cured Ham 1/2 C. of Brown Sugar 3 Tbl. of Soy [...]

This recipe is derived from two sources. First, from my experience of working at the chain, Chili’s Bar & Grill and secondly, from an Argentinian steakhouse I went to in Fort Lauderdale a while ago. Chimichurri is a type of ‘sauce’ used all over Latin America for grilled meats and veggies. It is composed of [...]

If you’ve got a Blackberry, you most likely have the Brickbreaker application, a game that requires you to go from level to level destroying bricks of varying density with nothing more than a ball and a paddle. It’s a mobile version of the old Arkanoid game for Nintendo.  I’ve been playing this game for years, [...]