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Last week just about did me in. Maybe it was the mad scramble to find a size 6 jumper at the "uniform exchange event" my daughter's school was holding, or maybe it was the party we hosted, with 40 guests, for a special someone's 80 th birthday. All while fielding e-mails from an editor whose demands were very particular. I was feeling the heat, from work and home. And the working-mom martyr complex was kicking in, big time.

I called up Kathleen Gerson, Ph.D., an NYU sociologist, seeking fuel for a post-Father's Day rant about how husbands still aren't pulling their weight around the home. But after talking to Dr. Gerson, I realized it's not really true. In fact, I should probably shine the light on myself.

"So, Dr. Gerson," I asked her, "how are we doing on dads and work around the house?"

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We never thought we'd see the day: after years of crippling sky-high heels, kitten heels have worked their way back onto the runways and into the zeitgeist. Finally, a trend your tired feet can get behind. These sleek, perfect-for-work kitten heels are infinitely more comfortable than 4-inch heels, but better than flats when it comes to looking dressed up. Think you're not ready for the trend? Wait 'til you see the cool versions we found:

1. These J. Crew Knotted macramé heels are great for weddings, work and beyond. Pair them with cropped jeans or floral skirts for a playful, put-together look.

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2. These Nine West Hadrian heels are perfect for city girls - pair them with black dresses or pants, and then walk 20 blocks to work without getting blisters.

Looking for a stylish laptop bag to go with your shoes? We can help.

3. You will go wild for these snake print Stuart Weitzman Poco heels - they're a

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What won't get you the job? Showing up drenched in flop sweat because it's a thousand degrees outside and you have on a wool suit. Here's what I suggested What To Wear poster Michelle try when she posed this fashion dilemma…

The key to looking professional without melting: a trusty sheath dress. A tailored, sleeveless sheath in a not-too-wild color is acceptable attire for most workplaces nowadays. For an interview though, stick with neutrals unless the company you're trying to get hired at is kinda creative; then I'd say even one with a chic pattern could work.

When it comes to shoes, there's no need to go grandma, but now's not the time to pull out your sexy stilettos either (yes, even if they're black). Think stylish but slightly conservative, like say, a pair of menswear inspired lace-ups or neutral pumps with interesting details like a trendy wood heel or summery white trim.

Don't forget to add just a touch of color. Since most people don't have any fun at all with their

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Reuters/Larry Downing: U.S. President Barack Obama announces that Gen. David Petraeus (R) will replace Gen. Stanley McChrystal as his top commander in Afghanistan.A day doesn't go by when we're not reminded somehow about how foolish it is to diss our bosses and complain about our jobs on Facebook and other social networks. So what could possibly lead a disciplined military leader to kvetch to a reporter writing a story for Rolling Stone magazine about the president of the United States and his administration?

In the hours leading up to President Barack Obama's not-surprising dismissal of General Stanley A. McChrystal of his command in Afghanistan, we learned that freelance journalist Michael Hastings met the general and his staff in Paris following the Eyjafjallajokull volcano eruption. He traveled by road with them to Berlin, where they chatted for a week at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel while waiting for the ash to clear, according to the New York Times Media Decoder blog. So maybe the military guys, so used to keeping the press at a controlled distance, forgot to go over a few ground rules, such as what's off the record and what isn't??

Whatever

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This week I sat down with Lindsey Duncan, a nutritionist who's worked Courteney Cox and Demi Moore-and transformed Marc Jacobs from what the doctor calls "almost dead" to his current buffed-up state. Most of us don't need anything that drastic, but we wouldn't mind dropping a few pounds. These are Duncan's top tips:

Eat your yogurt. Preferably the Greek kind, which doesn't have chemicals or artificial sweeteners but is loaded with probiotic enzymes. According to Duncan, they help break down and dissolve fat stored in your body, and tell it not to store additional fat. He says that if you have two servings a day, you'll notice a difference within 10 to 15 days.

Take that rebounding class. Many gyms now offer classes on these low, individual trampolines. Not only a they a great cardio workout, but they target the leg muscles-Duncan says that helps to flush your lymphatic system of toxins.

Drink up. Duncan says that 85 percent of us are dehydrated. Of course we need to drink

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Gearing up for a job interview? Don't be like these idiots.

"John Q. Recruiter" at CBS Moneywatch shares the missteps and faux-pas of a steady stream of hapless job applicants.

Why not just kick the company dog while you're at it?




Um, thanks




Yes, but when do we get a break around here?




Delusions of grandeur much?




More importantly, make a great first impression




About that odor...




About that odor, 2



Resume hint: Choose a font big enough to read



Just what we need: A future sexual harassment lawsuit



We're so impressed with your excellent preparedness



Everyone loves the cool guy




But you won't hate this job, right?




Are we hiring Romper Room, too?




Hook em horns!





The indescribable attractiveness of the girl that no one else wants to date








Finally, the right way....
John Q Recruiter's advice on how it SHOULD be done



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1. Last thing before going to bed, tidy up the house. This doesn't sound like a big deal, but if you do it every night, this one habit can dramatically improve your environment.
2. Always keep keys, wallet, phone, etc. in your bag, and what's more, in the same place in your bag; don't put them down on a counter or anywhere else.
3. Keep plenty of cash in the house.
4. Put envelopes to be mailed, library books to be returned, or videos to be returned by the front door.
5. Don't leave the bathroom, bedroom, or kitchen without making sure that all drawers and cabinet doors are closed.
6. Sing-even for just a minute-when you wake up.
7. Take a few minutes to stretch.
8. Always, always, always make the bed.

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Getty Images: After graduation, seven in 10 graduates will live at home until they find a job, a CollegeGrad.com survey says.What do you get when you mix a tough job market, another class of college graduates, and an expensive cost of living? The inevitable return home of jobless and underemployed young adults who have grown accustomed to living outside their parents' domain.

A recent Pew Research survey found that almost one out of five grown children (aged 18-34) now lives with his or her parents. A survey of last year's college graduates revealed that 80 percent moved back home after graduating, up a good bit from 63 percent in 2006, the Baltimore Sun reports. The same CollegeGrad.com survey of 2,000 young adults also showed that seven in 10 graduates said they would live at home until they got a job.With the unemployment rate at 14.7 percent for people aged 20 to 24--double what it was in 2007--that could be awhile. Add in a record student-loan debt for undergraduates--$22,700, according to the College Board--and any credit card debt a student is carrying, and it could be even longer.

You can't argue

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