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November 20, 2008

How to find a job you actually like

Approach your job search the same way you'd tackle finding a mate. Meet your "career in shining armor"!

Stop 'laying' around

Calling all lazy English speakers: It's high time you learned the secret of lay and lie. It's so easy, a chicken could do it.

Simmerin' smarts!

Can you flambé with the best of 'em or is making reservations your idea of going gourmet? No matter, whip up some culinary know-how right here!

Quiz of the Day

Test your natural disaster knowledge with the Perfect Disaster Quiz.
Run for cover here.

On This Day

On this day in 1945, the International Military Tribunal opened trial in Nürnberg, Germany. Twenty-four individuals were charged with a variety of crimes and atrocities.
What else happened?

Top Education Headlines

How to write a memorable personal statement

10 most common college admissions questions

Optimize your child's learning style

When to get Susie a cell phone

10 great 'second act' careers

Brain fitness and the mature student

Coffee Break

Recharge your brain with a heady brew of Encarta's best...

Quizzes | Top 10 Lists | Bill Nye the Science Guy | Columns

Coffee Break: Get a double shot of brainy fun.

Mystery Picture

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Find out.

Did You Know?

Albatrosses are nomadic birds that spend most of their time at sea, returning to land only to breed.
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