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How do I get out of retail?

Reader: After starting out in financial services, I changed to a career 10 years ago as a retail store manager in womens fashion. It has the usual downsides of retail: long hours, customer service situations and high turnover. However, it has also been filled with incredible co-workers and entrepreneurship. Being a leader in retail means

Minnesota Dem lawmakers push ban on gas-powered lawn mowers

TwoMinnesota Democratic lawmakersare proposing a pair of bills that would significantly impact the states backyards and neighborhood ice rinks in an effort to combat climate change. State Reps. Jerry Newton and Heather Edelson, members of the Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party,introduced legislationon Monday that would block the sale of common landscaping appliances like lawnmowers and chainsaws as

Miss Manners: If your call isnt answered, leave a message or text

DEAR MISS MANNERS: When I call my boyfriend and he has company, he doesn't pick up my call. He thinks it is rude to his guests. I believe it is rude to me not to answer my call, and that he should pick up and explain that he has company and can call later. Who

The 30th Anniversary of John Lennons Death

Click on a photo for a larger view. All photos via Getty Images. Thirty years ago Wednesday, John Lennon was shot four times and killed in front of his New York apartment. The impact of his death was felt by an entire generation. He was 40 years old.

What are the Primaries and Caucuses?

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